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Spain's Maria Perez just made history by setting the very first world record in women's half marathon race walking, crossing the finish line in 1 hour, 30 minutes, and 6 seconds at the European Athletics Championships. The four-time world champion beat the standard time by nearly half a minute while claiming her first European gold in eight years.
Kira Poe has soared to incredible heights in indoor skydiving, collecting 33 medals and breaking three Guinness World Records. Now she's dedicating her life to helping the next generation of athletes fly.
Scientists discovered fossils in Egypt that could rewrite the story of where apes first evolved. The 18-million-year-old remains suggest northern Africa played a bigger role in our evolutionary history than anyone thought.
A new program in Alaska's Fairbanks North Star Borough is bringing neighbors together to restore overrun properties at zero cost to owners. The community-driven initiative launched this year and is already making a visible difference across the region.
Artificial intelligence is helping scientists discover new medicines faster than ever before, analyzing research that once took years in a fraction of the time. MIT's Rama Ramakrishnan explains how this technology is becoming a powerful partner in solving some of humanity's biggest health challenges.
Tennessee Titans player Nazeeh Johnson received a six-game suspension after fertility treatments caused a positive drug test. Despite losing their baby, he and his wife hold onto hope with nine viable eggs stored for future attempts.
Legendary crooner Engelbert Humperdinck revealed his secret to performing well into his 90s: doing martial arts moves underwater. The "King of Romance" is still touring through 2027 and releasing new music.
After wildfires destroyed over 5,000 homes in Pacific Palisades, the beloved shopping and dining hub Palisades Village reopens August 15 with a $100 million renovation. The milestone marks a turning point for a community still rebuilding from one of Los Angeles's most destructive fires.
Massimo De Lutiis became Australia's 1,000th rugby player and scored a try in his first international match, helping the Wallabies defeat Japan 56-17. The 22-year-old's historic debut sparked a dominant second-half performance that extended Australia's winning streak to three games.
A Rajasthan tailor inspired by Saudi Arabia's clean streets now spends ₹6,000 monthly from his own pocket to clean public spaces across India. Vishnu Bhartesh went from being mocked as "crazy" to beloved as "Swachhata Wale Bhaiya" (Cleanliness Brother).
Forty artists in Bengaluru are selling nature-themed artwork to help cancer patients afford treatment. The Bhoomi exhibition combines environmental awareness with life-saving charity.
India celebrated 80 years of independence with remarkable achievements including 7.7% economic growth and the country's first privately launched orbital rocket. The nation is racing toward its 2047 vision of becoming a fully developed economy while strengthening partnerships across the globe.
As India celebrates 80 years of independence, the nation is posting 7.7% GDP growth while strengthening its partnership with Saudi Arabia, where 2.7 million Indians contribute across healthcare, engineering, and technology sectors. The deepening friendship showcases how economic progress and cultural exchange can build lasting international bridges.
An autonomous drone in Denmark just inspected offshore wind turbine blades while they were still spinning, eliminating costly shutdowns and dangerous maintenance work. This breakthrough could slash costs and emissions while keeping clean energy flowing to millions.
Two athletes just rewrote the record books at the European Athletics Championships, with Italy's Sofia Fiorini demolishing the women's marathon race walking world record by more than nine minutes. Spain's Maria Perez also claimed a world record in the half-marathon distance.
British runner Georgia Hunter Bell claimed victory in her heat to secure the only GB spot in Sunday's women's 1500m final at the European Athletics Championships. The Birmingham crowd will watch her compete for a medal on home soil.
Great Britain's men's and women's 4x100m relay teams both secured their spots in Saturday's finals with commanding performances in the qualifying heats. The double qualification gives Team GB two shots at Olympic glory on the track tonight.
A new proposal would let families use leftover college savings for home down payments, offering first-time buyers up to $35,000 penalty-free. Both parties are backing the plan as housing affordability becomes a top concern for young Americans.