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Akane Yamaguchi shattered the myth that only tall players can dominate badminton, proving technique and strategy beat height every time. The Japanese champion's signature move? Sky-high tosses that exhaust even the tallest opponents.
In 1992, figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi made history as the first Asian American to win Winter Olympic gold. Thirty-four years later, she reflects on making history without even knowing it and what today's athletes mean to her.
Figure skating legend Kristi Yamaguchi surprised Sacramento elementary students with free tablets and books through her literacy nonprofit. Her Always Reading program now serves 6,000 underserved children across 40 schools every year.
Global internet personality Speed was honored with an authentic Akan naming ceremony in Ghana's Eastern Region, receiving the name Barima Kofi Akuffo. The cultural celebration brought together chiefs, elders, and community members in a joyful display of West African tradition.
Paralympic champions from 29 nations gather in Japan for the biggest Para swimming event before the 2026 Asian Para Games. World record holder Naohide Yamaguchi headlines an 84-member home team ready to compete against global stars.
A schoolteacher who lived through earthquakes in 1995 and 2011 dedicates his career to helping students understand disaster resilience. His unique perspective bridges two tragic events separated by 16 years and hundreds of miles.
Victor Lai overcame a roaring home crowd to defeat Indonesia's favorite player in Jakarta, capturing his first major badminton championship. The young Canadian stayed calm under pressure to win the Indonesia Open in straight games.
Elite badminton players are fine-tuning their racquets with precise string tensions to gain a competitive edge. The science behind string tightness is transforming how athletes approach their game.
An Indigenous craft school in Hokkaido is preparing to graduate its first students who learned traditional Ainu woodcarving and embroidery. The program is keeping centuries-old cultural skills alive for a new generation.
Figure skater Alysa Liu returned to her hometown of Oakland to a hero's welcome three weeks after becoming the first American woman to win Olympic gold in the sport in 24 years. The 20-year-old, who started skating just one block from City Hall at age 5, was celebrated with performances, speeches from fellow Olympic champions, and messages from NBA stars.
Japanese researchers just discovered they can switch quantum materials between magnetic and non-magnetic states by adjusting a single property. The breakthrough could help build the next generation of quantum computers.
Okyeame Kwame is celebrating his 50th birthday by building a pediatric emergency center at Manhyia District Hospital in Kumasi. The music icon will host a star-studded concert to fund the project that could save countless young lives.
Twenty-year-old figure skater Alysa Liu just became the first American woman in 24 years to win Olympic gold in singles skating, and her hometown of Oakland is throwing her a victory celebration. The East Bay athlete trained at the Oakland Ice Center before stunning the world at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
An 80-year-old atomic bomb survivor who was exposed to radiation in his mother's womb delivered a powerful call for nuclear disarmament at the United Nations. His message echoes decades of advocacy from Japan's hibakusha community.
Popular Ghanaian comedian Dr Likee just cleared hospital bills for struggling patients at one of Ghana's largest teaching hospitals. New mothers who couldn't afford to take their babies home are now walking free thanks to his generosity.
Ghana's para-athletes claimed four medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, securing their spots for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Two athletes dominated their events, with one sprinter taking home both bronze and gold.
Japan's women's hockey team kicked off their Olympic campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over France in Milan, thanks to a clutch goal with minutes remaining. The win marks a strong start for Smile Japan as they chase their Olympic dreams.
Researchers in Japan just cracked a physics puzzle that's stumped scientists since 1894: exactly how cats twist midair to land on their feet. The secret is in their flexible front spine and stiff rear spine working like a two-stage rotation system.
When Oakland turned an empty lot into an ice rink 30 years ago, the plan nearly failed. Today it's where Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu trains, proof that betting on community spaces pays off.
A group of tailors and traders in Ghana's second-largest city spends their evenings protecting commuters from price gouging by taxi drivers. The 'Sua Nyansa' Movement has become a nightly shield for market workers struggling to get home.
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