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Thousands of Muslims returned to Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem for Friday prayers after the holy site reopened following a 40-day closure. The reopening marks a significant moment for worshippers who were barred from Islam's third-holiest site.
Al Mujadilah Centre and Mosque for Women in Qatar has become more than a place of prayer. It's a thriving hub where women are building spiritual strength, developing leadership skills, and shaping the country's future together.
France's two leading Muslim bodies have announced the same Eid Al Fitr date for 2026, offering a rare moment of unity after a bitter dispute split millions over when Ramadan began. The agreement on March 20 as the festival date brings harmony to a community caught between competing religious authorities.
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane turned his ALS diagnosis into a powerful mission, raising over half a million dollars for research before his death at 53. His final months moved the needle forward for thousands battling the rare disease.
A breakthrough drug called AMX0035 is giving hope to 35,000 Americans living with ALS by significantly slowing the disease's progression. Research advances at Columbia's ALS Center are helping patients live longer with better quality of life. ##
Actor Eric Dane couldn't attend an ALS gala due to his health, but sent a powerful message of hope and determination. Fellow ALS advocate Aaron Lazar accepted the award on his behalf as the community rallied around him.
Tim Evans, diagnosed with ALS in 2014, chose to become the first volunteer in groundbreaking research at Johns Hopkins Medicine instead of letting his disease define his final chapter. His decision could help improve quality of life for thousands of ALS patients diagnosed each year.
A groundbreaking mosque designed specifically for women opened in Doha, Qatar, reimagining sacred spaces where all visitors enter through the front door. The Al-Mujadilah Center is transforming how Muslim women experience worship and community.
The only multidisciplinary ALS clinic in the Mountain West now offers groundbreaking gene therapy for patients with genetic forms of the disease. University of Utah Health's team brings together 10+ specialists in one visit, making life easier for the 30,000 Americans living with ALS.
LA Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan is gifting one of his signature "K ALS" gloves to MLB.com's Sarah Langs for her birthday, honoring her advocacy work while battling the disease. The glove tradition started at Boston College, inspired by ALS activist Pete Frates who co-founded the viral Ice Bucket Challenge.
A promising new treatment for ALS has entered human trials across multiple countries, offering hope to patients by targeting a protein crucial for nerve-muscle communication. The therapy aims to restore function in most ALS patients through a novel genetic approach.
When Tim Evans was diagnosed with ALS on Valentine's Day 2014, he faced a choice: wait at home or use his remaining years to help others. He became the first volunteer in a Johns Hopkins study designed to improve quality of life for ALS patients.
Moroccan forward Achraf Bencharki scored twice and assisted another goal as Al Ahly dominated Cairo's biggest derby with a commanding 3-0 victory over rivals Zamalek. The standout performance keeps Al Ahly just three points behind league leaders in one of African football's most passionate competitions.
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani stood shoulder to shoulder with thousands of Qataris and residents at Eid Al-Adha prayers, creating a powerful moment of unity. From Lusail to Education City Stadium, the nation came together in celebration.
A promising oral therapy for ALS is moving toward Canadian approval after the company received regulatory clearance to file by December. Clinical trial data showed the treatment may extend survival by nearly 15 months when started early.
A breakthrough gene therapy has revolutionized how Canadian doctors approach ALS testing. Now 100% of physicians offer genetic testing to all patients, regardless of family history.
Scientists have found a way to use CAR T-cells, already proven to cure some cancers, to slow the devastating effects of ALS by targeting rogue immune cells in the brain. The breakthrough could extend lives and eventually help treat dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.
A mother of three living with ALS performed ballet on stage in Amsterdam by controlling a digital avatar with her thoughts. The breakthrough technology could help others with motor neurone disease regain their ability to express themselves through movement.
A professional dancer paralyzed by ALS performed on stage again using brain interface technology that translates her thoughts into movements through a digital avatar. The groundbreaking performance in Amsterdam marked the first time someone has danced professionally using only their mind.
When Ellie Valentine's dad was diagnosed with ALS at age 7, doctors gave him just 2-5 years to live. Sixteen years later, he walked her down the aisle and shared a father-daughter dance that left everyone in tears.
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