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ICU nurse Alexa Shiver survived breast cancer twice before turning 26, and now she's caring for patients fighting their own battles. Her twin sister is undergoing treatment for her second diagnosis too.
Paralympic gold medalist Alexa Leary is campaigning for a traumatic brain injury awareness day after her 2021 cycling accident changed everything. Despite struggling with memory loss and extreme emotional volatility daily, the 24-year-old swimmer broke world records in Paris.
Australian Paralympic swimmer Alexa Leary is fighting for a national Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Day after winning two gold medals despite daily challenges from her 2021 cycling accident. Her journey from being unable to walk or talk to breaking world records is inspiring thousands living with brain injuries.
After 80 years without a female Winter Olympian, UBC sent its first woman to the Games in 2006. Now these trailblazers are using their platforms to inspire the next generation.
A former French mining town transformed economic collapse into sustainable rebirth. Loos-en-Gohelle kept its coal heritage while building a thriving green economy powered by residents.
A Brisbane family just went from six to ten after welcoming Australia's first known identical quadruplets. Emily, Harriet, Alexa, and Catherine beat odds estimated at one in 15 million.
When Alexa Jaramillo saw immigrants facing increased ICE enforcement, she didn't wait for adults to act. The Texas middle schooler printed and hand-cut 500 legal rights cards for families in her heavily Hispanic school district.
Mongabay Latam has spent a decade building a regional network that combines satellite technology with on-the-ground reporting to expose illegal mining, deforestation, and wildlife trafficking across Latin America. Managing editor Alexa Vélez reveals how environmental journalism evolved from eyewitness accounts to high-tech investigations that cross borders and hold criminals accountable.
A Brisbane mother of four naturally conceived identical quadruplets sharing one placenta, a pregnancy so rare doctors believe it's an Australian first. All four baby girls are thriving after being born healthy at 28 weeks.
When a daughter's pleas couldn't motivate her mom with Parkinson's to exercise, a compassionate AI companion succeeded in just days. The robot named ElliQ became an unexpected friend that reignited joy and movement.
A home robot needs more than cute eyes to win hearts. Amazon's lead sound designer shares how his team gave Astro a soul people could trust.
A Dutch logistics company just ordered 75 electric semi trucks, bringing its zero-emission fleet to over 200 vehicles. The move shows electric trucking is ready for prime time, with new models covering over 300 miles per charge.
A Brisbane mother has given birth to naturally conceived identical quadruplets sharing one placenta, a phenomenon doctors say has only happened twice before in the world. All four girls are healthy and thriving despite the extraordinary medical odds.
A Queensland mother naturally conceived and delivered identical quadruplet girls in what doctors believe is an Australian first. The incredibly rare occurrence happened when a single fertilized egg split into four babies.
After eight years away from the ring due to devastating neck injuries, Paige made a surprise WrestleMania 42 comeback and captured the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. The Las Vegas crowd went wild as the 29-year-old wrestling pioneer proved her career wasn't over.
Amazon's new Sleep Studio feature turns Echo speakers into bedtime helpers with calming stories, meditations, and sounds. Parents can schedule wind-down routines that start automatically 30 minutes before bedtime.
Futurists in 1989 predicted what homes would look like in 2020, and they were surprisingly accurate about smart home technology. From voice commands to learning thermostats, the BBC's Tomorrow's World series nailed many of the innovations we use today.
A computer scientist at Purdue University is teaching robots to communicate like humans do, complete with nods, encouraging words, and the ability to read the room. Her work is already helping cancer patients, children, and students stay focused and feel supported.
UCLA beach volleyball is headed to the NCAA championship match after a thrilling comeback against Texas. The Bruins won two nail-biting matches in one day to earn their shot at a third national title.
Houston Christian University's beach volleyball team pulled off back-to-back tournament upsets Thursday, defeating two higher-seeded teams to advance to the championship semifinals. The underdog Huskies now stand just one win away from their first conference title match.
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