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Snowboarding legend Ayumu Hirano earned his spot on Japan's Olympic team just days after a frightening crash left him with facial injuries. The three-time medalist is now chasing history at Milano Cortina.
Japanese snowboarder Ayumu Hirano made his country's Olympic team just days after a terrifying crash left him bloodied and on crutches. The three-time medalist is chasing history despite the setback.
At just 24, Ayumu Iwasa became Super Formula's youngest champion in decades, proving he has the speed and skill for Formula One. Despite being passed over for 2026, he's doubling down on his dream with Red Bull watching closely.
A captive chimp in Japan has been tearing up floorboards and using them to drum in structured, rhythmic patterns while vocalizing. Scientists say his behavior may reveal how music evolved from emotional expression.
Australian snowboarder Scotty James just made halfpipe history by landing a never-before-seen trick combination to win his fifth consecutive Winter X Games title. The 31-year-old's gravity-defying performance ties him with legend Shaun White at eight total X Games gold medals.
Two first-time Olympians from Japan dominated men's big air snowboarding, claiming gold and silver in a stunning display that signals their country's rising power in the sport. Kira Kimura, 21, clinched victory with a jaw-dropping final run under the Alpine floodlights.
Australian snowboarder Scotty James made history at the X Games with a never-before-seen trick combination, tying legend Shaun White's record of eight gold medals. The 31-year-old landed back-to-back backside 1440s just weeks before the Milan Cortina Olympics, where he's chasing the one medal that's eluded him: gold.
South Korea is breaking new ground at the 2026 Winter Olympics with its largest snowboarding team ever, led by three teenage world champions. After decades of dominance in ice sports, this marks a historic shift for the nation's winter athletics.
Ryoyu Kobayashi, who won gold in Beijing 2022, is heading to the Milan-Cortina Olympics as one of ski jumping's all-time greats. The 29-year-old has already racked up 37 World Cup victories and dreams of winning both hill events.
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kick off Friday across northern Italy, marking the first time the Alps have hosted since 2006. Japan's team arrives fresh off their best Winter Games performance ever, with veteran athletes chasing unprecedented milestones.
Cancer patients across Hawaii will learn how clinical trials save lives at a free workshop this Saturday. The event marks a milestone for a growing support network built on one woman's vision.
Japan's Yuto Totsuka delivered a flawless performance to claim gold in men's snowboard halfpipe at the Milano Cortina Games, thrilling crowds with back-to-back triple cork 1440s. Japanese riders dominated the event, claiming three of the top four spots in an unforgettable night of snowboarding excellence.
Cancer patients and caregivers in Hawaii can join a free workshop exploring how creative expression supports healing and emotional well-being. The July 18 event offers hands-on sessions in music, lei making, haiku meditation, and visual arts.
A tennis ball-sized Japanese robot successfully explored the moon on its own, transforming from a sphere into a two-wheeled rover. The adorable SORA-Q marks a new era of small, smart robots that can reach places larger rovers can't.
The tidying guru and the filmmaker behind "Your Name" have written a heartwarming novel that blends Japan's two biggest cultural exports. "Whispering Rooms" follows a decluttering expert who transforms lives one messy space at a time.
Cancer patients in Hawaii no longer need to fly thousands of miles for experimental treatments. The state's first early-phase clinical research center just opened its doors, keeping families together during their toughest battles.
Cancer patients in Hawaii can now access cutting-edge clinical trials without leaving their families behind. The Hoʻōla Early Phase Clinical Research Center just opened its doors, making history for island residents who previously had to fly thousands of miles for experimental treatments.