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After eight nominations without a win, Glenn Close will finally receive an Academy Award alongside legendary director Ridley Scott and Disney's first Black animator Floyd Norman. The Governors Awards ceremony in November will honor their extraordinary contributions to cinema.
At 26, Amber Glenn became the oldest U.S. woman to compete in Olympic figure skating in nearly a century, and she made it count. The three-time national champion delivered a season-best performance that had the crowd on its feet.
At 26, Plano figure skater Amber Glenn became the oldest American woman in nearly a century to compete in Olympic figure skating and brought home gold. Now her hometown is rolling out the red carpet to celebrate her historic achievement.
The Winter Olympics closing ceremony in Verona's ancient Roman amphitheater traded pomp for pure joy, ending with a surprise DJ set that got thousands dancing. Athletes swapped formal wear for comfy sweats and later grabbed McDonald's together.
Two Christian County elementary schools earned national recognition for closing academic gaps and supporting every student's success. Their secret? Teacher collaboration, targeted instruction, and unshakeable belief in every child.
On this day in 1940, Glenn Miller's iconic jazz recording reached the top of the charts and became so culturally significant it was preserved by the Library of Congress. The song's universal appeal even led German radio to broadcast it during World War II.
People with strong friendships live longer and healthier lives than those without close connections. New research shows having around eight close friends reduces depression risk by 17% and death risk by 24%.
When someone told a young woman she was "too close" to her family's disease to become a researcher, Jill Briceño had the perfect response. Her answer, inspired by mastering Cuban cooking, could change how we think about rare disease research.
Three-time US champion Amber Glenn is making her Olympic debut at 26, aiming to end America's 20-year drought in women's figure skating medals. The Texas skater calls herself a "dinosaur" in a sport that often peaks in the teens, but she's embracing the moment as a chance to inspire.
After winning team gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, figure skater Amber Glenn says she's not ready to retire. The 26-year-old Texan overcame mental health struggles to become the oldest female skater to represent Team USA in nearly a century.
A Unity Walk in Lynchburg, Virginia will bring the community together on February 21, closing several downtown streets for five hours. The event focuses on education, empowerment, and bringing neighbors together.
England's government is cracking down on water companies that dodged laws meant to ban bonuses for executives who oversaw sewage dumping and service failures. New measures will close the loopholes that let bosses collect millions despite the ban.
Hundreds of Minnesota businesses voluntarily closed their doors Friday as thousands braved subzero temperatures to demonstrate solidarity with immigrant communities. The peaceful economic strike showed how communities can unite for shared values even in harsh conditions.
The UN courts that prosecuted war crimes from Yugoslavia and Rwanda officially closed this week, marking the end of a historic chapter in international justice. Over three decades, these tribunals convicted 155 people and paved the way for today's International Criminal Court.
When a Utah couple adopted a baby through a closed adoption, they made a life-changing decision a week later. They invited the birth mother to become part of their family, creating a beautiful bond that has lasted decades.
Blue Origin successfully tested a reusable rocket booster that's about to make space history. The New Glenn rocket is set to launch Sunday, becoming the company's first vehicle to fly a second mission.
Jeff Bezos just joined SpaceX in the reusable rocket club. Blue Origin's New Glenn booster successfully launched and landed for the second time, proving the company can fly its heavy-lift rocket again and again.
NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is celebrating 85 years of turning impossible dreams into reality, from putting humans in space to making your next flight quieter and more efficient. Now they're preparing to send four astronauts around the Moon.
Tamil Nadu is permanently shutting down over 700 government liquor stores located too close to schools, places of worship, and bus stations. The move addresses safety concerns from commuters, especially women and seniors who felt uncomfortable near these outlets.
A 19-year-old's taco restaurant went from days away from closing to selling out daily after one honest video brought customers from four states to his door. Alexander Quinones turned his life savings and graduation money into Detroit Loves Tacos 2, proving that vulnerability and hard work can spark something extraordinary.
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