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In the most famous World Series game ever played, the Chicago Cubs didn't just break a 108-year curse. They also became the only team in baseball history to have three catchers all record hits and RBIs in a single World Series game.
A Cleveland journalist reflects on the city's 2016 NBA championship and discovers the real victory wasn't the trophy. Ten years later, he shares why the people we celebrate with matter more than the wins themselves.
British Columbia has reduced its overall poverty rate by nearly 30% since 2016, lifting 161,000 people including 48,000 children out of poverty. The province's legislated poverty reduction strategy shows measurable progress despite ongoing challenges with the cost of living.
Isabella Nasser watched Australia win the first Olympic women's rugby sevens gold at age 13 and decided to chase the same dream. Ten years later, she's co-captain of the national team and inspiring the next generation.
A decade after the Cavaliers ended Cleveland's 52-year championship drought, the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history continues to fuel hope across Northeast Ohio. One million fans celebrated a victory that proved no deficit is too big to overcome.
NASA's historic Artemis II mission used a decade-old Nikon D5 camera alongside newer tech, proving you don't need the latest gear to capture breathtaking images. The choice has photographers buzzing about quality over price tags.
California's Death Valley is carpeted in golden and violet wildflowers for the first time in a decade. The stunning superbloom transforms one of Earth's harshest deserts into a sea of color through late March.
Ten years ago, an African court convicted Chadian dictator Hissène Habré for crimes against humanity in a groundbreaking trial that changed international justice forever. The case proved African nations could hold their own leaders accountable and inspired survivors worldwide. #
British Columbia has reduced overall poverty by nearly a third in less than a decade, helping 161,000 people escape poverty including 48,000 children. While the province still faces challenges, the progress shows government investments in families and workers are making a real difference.
Nearly 200,000 fewer Florida children are living in poverty today than eight years ago, even as the state's population has grown. While work remains, the progress shows what's possible when communities unite around a shared goal.
Scientists watching a Seattle lake discovered evolution happening right now, with fish changing their armor plates in just six years. The finding proves nature can transform far faster than we thought.
Aaron Ramsey, Wales' greatest midfielder, announced his retirement this week after a career that saw him overcome devastating setbacks to lead his nation to its finest era. The 35-year-old inspired millions by bouncing back from a career-threatening injury to become a two-time FA Cup hero and Euro 2016 standout.
Ten years after their memorable Euro 2016 run, Northern Ireland's football team is building something special with their youngest squad since World War Two. Veterans like Josh Magennis are passing the torch to teenage stars, creating hope for future tournaments.
Cleveland's Cavaliers just opened the city's only free public outdoor basketball court downtown, perfectly timed with the 10-year anniversary of their legendary 2016 championship win. The new Meet Me Here Plaza on East Fourth Street and Huron Road gives downtown residents a much-needed recreation space.
China is preparing to launch its first planetary defense mission in December 2027, aiming a spacecraft at asteroid 2016 WP8 to test humanity's ability to protect Earth from space threats. The mission marks another nation joining the effort to keep our planet safe from asteroids.
A new UC Berkeley study reveals people who left California between 2016 and 2025 saved nearly $700 monthly on housing and became 48% more likely to own homes. The research tracked millions of movers and found the financial benefits were real and significant.
Colorado now gets 44% of its electricity from renewable sources, more than double the 19% it produced a decade ago. Solar power alone has jumped eightfold since 2016.
Massachusetts now generates 13% of its electricity from clean sources, up from just 4% in 2016. The town of Amherst is leading the charge with ambitious plans to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Scientists just figured out why Antarctica's sea ice mysteriously expanded for decades before suddenly shrinking in 2016. Deep-diving robots discovered the answer hiding thousands of feet below the surface.
Egypt has legalized nearly 4,000 churches since 2016, ending decades of bureaucratic obstacles that prevented Christians from building places of worship. The progress marks a dramatic shift toward religious equality in the nation.
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