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Olympic bronze medalist Alice Kinsella is making gymnastics history as the first British artistic gymnast to compete internationally after having a baby. Just one year after giving birth to her son Parker, the 25-year-old is suiting up for Great Britain this weekend.
A 23-year-old chemist solved one of medicine's deadliest problems in 1915, only to have her breakthrough stolen after her untimely death. Now, more than a century later, Alice Ball's life-saving discovery finally bears her name.
A family camping in Arizona found rock legend Alice Cooper's credit card at a gas station and went the extra mile to return it. The timing couldn't have been better—Cooper was leaving for a five-week European tour the next day.
England cricketer Alice Capsey is returning to wicketkeeping for her country this week, despite only doing the job once professionally since 2020. The 22-year-old all-rounder is going back to her roots after working with her childhood hero Sarah Taylor.
After making history as the first Kiwi to podium in Super G, 24-year-old alpine skier Alice Robinson heads into her third Winter Olympics with her best form yet. Despite a January crash, she's won three World Cup races this season and is ready to leave it all on the slopes in Italy.
Alice Springs Town Council voted to move citizenship ceremonies away from January 26, joining over 80 Australian councils creating a more inclusive celebration for new citizens. The change aims to separate joyful welcomes from a date many First Nations people observe as a day of mourning.
After a year of federal oversight, Yipirinya School in Alice Springs is back in the hands of its Indigenous community, marking a fresh start for the independent school. The new nine-member committee is focused on rebuilding trust, boosting attendance, and repaying $3.7 million in debt.
A young Black chemist solved one of medicine's deadliest puzzles in 1915, freeing patients from forced exile. Her groundbreaking treatment saved thousands, but a colleague stole credit until researchers restored her legacy decades later.
Alice Kinsella is making history as the first British artistic gymnast to return to elite competition after giving birth, competing for Team GB just one year postpartum. Her groundbreaking comeback is inspiring athletes everywhere and proving what's possible when determination meets support.
In Alice Springs, where temperatures hit 40°C and beyond, residents are petitioning to extend their public library's weekend hours. The library is the town's only truly free, air-conditioned public space where anyone can escape extreme heat.
A century-old former WWII codebreaker named Alice captivated children with tales of life without phones, secret wartime work, and her surprisingly simple secret to longevity. The heartwarming conversation shows what happens when curiosity meets a lifetime of wisdom.
After finishing her final exam, 15-year-old Alice Esinam battled flooded streets in Ghana to pitch her mother's catering business. She arrived drenched but delivered a speech that moved judges to award her $15,000 and free coaching.
Alice Namongin, 24, just became the first known girl from Uganda's marginalized Ik community to earn a university degree. Her achievement breaks barriers for one of the country's most educationally underserved groups.
After 42 weeks of chemotherapy, five-year-old Alice Endres came home to a magical bedroom transformation that brought tears of joy to her Wisconsin family. The nonprofit Special Spaces created the lavender, floral artist-themed room in just one day, and surprised her sister with a makeover too.
A historic Staten Island house honoring pioneering queer photographer Alice Austen just opened a garden filled with plants that challenge traditional ideas about gender. The space features self-pollinating flowers, sex-changing species, and plants with deep LGBTQ+ cultural roots.
A Queensland glider pilot just soared 1,266 kilometres across the Australian outback without a single drop of fuel, setting a new continental record. David Jansen's 10-hour flight from Alice Springs to South Australia proves what's possible when human skill meets perfect natural conditions.
For 75 years, the Alice Springs School of the Air has connected students across 1.3 million square kilometers of Australian Outback, evolving from crackling radios to crystal-clear video calls. What started as a bold experiment in 1951 now serves as a lifeline for hundreds of remote families who refuse to let distance stand between their kids and education.
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A vibrant Alice in Wonderland mural painted for sick children in 1940 survived decades of abandonment and demolition. After 40 years of painstaking restoration, it's finally returning to public view.
Alice Tai won gold at the Commonwealth Games and immediately used her guitar pick-shaped medal to play heavy metal. The 27-year-old champion proves that excellence knows no boundaries.
In Alice Springs, babies and toddlers are learning Pertame entirely without English, keeping an endangered language alive. The program is now expanding to become Australia's first total immersion Indigenous language school.
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