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William Lambert just celebrated his 106th birthday, and he's still diving deep as the world's oldest male scuba diver. Six years after setting the Guinness World Record with a 40-foot dive on his 100th birthday, he's proving age is just a number.
A large dog got more adventure than expected when it slipped down a steep Pasadena hillside and needed professional help getting back up. Pasadena firefighters turned a scary situation into a safe ending with no injuries reported.
Scientists discovered that a common fungus living in the human gut can protect against radiation damage. The breakthrough could help people undergoing radiation therapy and beyond.
Ghana just locked in over $62 million to transform its struggling poultry industry and slash its massive dependency on imported chicken. The ambitious plan aims to boost local production from a tiny 5% to meet national demand while creating thousands of new jobs.
Kentucky volleyball defeated Penn State 3-1 under the lights at Wrigley Field in the first collegiate volleyball match ever played at the legendary baseball stadium. Brooklyn DeLeye led the Wildcats with 21 kills as teams battled 11 mph winds off Lake Michigan in this historic outdoor showdown.
A new global platform is directing private money into clean energy projects across developing nations, helping them move from fossil fuels to renewable power. Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions have made the shift both urgent and economically smart.
Australia's solar farms just delivered their biggest month ever while slashing wasted clean energy by half. Three states broke generation records while the grid got smarter at using every ray of sunshine.
Oklahoma's oil and gas workers have the exact skills needed to lead America's clean energy boom. The state is betting on its workforce, not replacing it.
National Geographic's new documentary LION bridges the gap between real African lions and Broadway's beloved musical. Director Faith Musembi takes viewers backstage to see how the iconic show has honored these big cats for nearly three decades.
Researchers created a device that recycles waste heat into cooling power, no electricity needed. The breakthrough could one day help hot-running electronics chill themselves using their own excess heat.
Conservationists released 30 turtle doves in England's South Downs, fighting to save the beloved Christmas carol bird from extinction after a shocking 98% population crash. One female has already returned to lay eggs, sparking hope for the species' recovery.
When drought dropped water levels in a Shropshire lake, volunteers seized the opportunity to clean up years of hidden trash. The team has already hauled out five buckets of bricks, pottery, and even mobile phones from the Mere.
Italian Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli pulled off one of the most remarkable comeback victories in racing history, winning his home grand prix at Monza after starting in 19th place. The 20-year-old's stunning drive made him the first Italian to win at Monza in 60 years.
Kimi Antonelli drove from 19th place to win the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, becoming the first Italian to win on home soil in 60 years. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver delivered a masterclass in determination and skill that left fans cheering.
A German startup just made history by launching the first rocket to orbit from Western Europe, ending the continent's reliance on foreign launch sites. After a failed first attempt, Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket soared from Norway and delivered five satellites to space.
The Warner family just celebrated their 105th annual reunion in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, including a 100-year-old member who's attended for a century. What started in 1919 at Samuel Warner's home has grown into a beloved tradition drawing relatives from across America.
After weeks of hard work launching his professional baseball career in Florida, Houston Astros draft pick Keon Johnson got a surprise family reunion at the ballpark. The 18-year-old infielder flew in from training to spend Sunday with his loved ones at Daikin Park.
When 10-year-old Brenton Bowden learned his elderly neighbor couldn't afford roof repairs, he asked his dad a simple question that sparked a community movement. Now volunteers are lining up to help Sandra Freeman get her hail-damaged roof fixed for free.