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Openly gay athlete Maria Perez just shattered her second world record, this time in the half marathon race walk at the European Athletics Championships. The Spanish champion stopped mid-race to help her fallen rival, showing the heart that makes her a legend on and off the track.
Spanish champion Maria Perez made history by setting the first-ever women's half marathon race walk world record at 1:30:06, beating the standard by 24 seconds. The four-time world champion claimed her second European gold medal and continues her dominance in the sport.
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.
Two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women, but this fact stayed hidden for decades because studies weren't done on women. Now, journalist Maria Shriver is rewriting the story on brain health with empowering news: nearly half of cases can be prevented.
The real Maria Von Trapp didn't fall in love with her husband Georg when they married—she fell for his children. Her honest account of how their relationship evolved challenges everything we think we know about "true love."
Salvador Perez hit his 318th career home run, breaking George Brett's Kansas City Royals franchise record and cementing his legacy as one of baseball's greatest catchers. The Venezuelan backstop who signed for $65,000 as a teenager now stands alongside Hall of Famers in the record books. #
A massive mural in Kalamata, Greece, depicting opera legend Maria Callas has been named the best in the world for 2025. The artwork celebrates the soprano's heritage while symbolizing the city's natural abundance and cultural identity.
Santa Maria's 17th annual volunteer day brings neighbors together to beautify parks, help seniors, and spread kindness across the city. Registration is now open for the April 25 event.
A Santa Maria homeless shelter has helped nearly 300 people find permanent housing in just two years, crushing its original goal of 200. The success story gets celebrated today with a country music concert and special recognition.
Fourteen students from Anna Maria Island received scholarships totaling $9,500 from the Privateers community organization. The awards honor longtime members who dedicated their lives to supporting local youth.
The real Maria Von Trapp didn't love Georg when she married him. She fell for his children instead, and their genuine love story took years to bloom.
A Scottish footballer just stunned the world by scoring a goal in 4.10 seconds, the fastest ever recorded in top-flight women's football. Maria McAneny kicked the ball 50 yards from the center circle straight into the net before most fans even reached their seats.
Comedian Maria Bamford opens up about her decades-long journey with OCD and depression in a new Sundance documentary directed by Judd Apatow. Her honest story offers hope to millions struggling with mental health challenges.
María Laura Tolmos grew up kayaking Amazon rivers and turned that childhood wonder into groundbreaking conservation science. Though she died at 37, her rigorous methods now protect Peru's forests for generations to come.
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says a three-week hospitalization with sepsis led to a spiritual awakening that changed his life. Now he's publicly apologizing for past mistakes and sharing his journey back to faith with millions of followers.
Hundreds of families reunited with the medical teams who saved their premature babies at Marian Regional Medical Center's annual celebration. The heartwarming event showed just how far these tiny fighters have come.
Sportscaster Maria Taylor became the first Black woman to present the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the Super Bowl this year, all while navigating three fibroid surgeries and IVF treatments. Her 2-year-old son Roman has transformed how she shows up in the sports world.
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Johannesburg lost one of its most vibrant cultural forces when Maria McCloy, a pioneer who helped define South African pop culture, died at 50. Her three-decade legacy connected thousands of artists and shaped how the world experienced music from a young democracy.
Cancer survivors in Henderson, North Carolina will be celebrated at a special Western-themed dinner on May 15, featuring Duck Dynasty family member Lisa Robertson as keynote speaker. The free event recognizes the courage and resilience of those who've faced cancer and won.
Spain's Maria Perez and Italy's Sofia Fiorini shattered world records at the European Championships, with Perez demolishing the previous mark by over two minutes. The weekend in Birmingham saw multiple athletes pushing human limits in one of track and field's most demanding disciplines.
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