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Young volunteers in Beaumont spent their weekend building and delivering dozens of beds so local children no longer have to sleep on the floor. The group assembled 49 new beds and delivered 18 more to families who needed them most.
Former Sale Sharks forward Josh Beaumont gave £8,000 from his testimonial fundraising to the Sale Sharks Foundation, supporting programs that transform lives across the North West. His gift will fund youth sports initiatives, including rugby programs for young people with Down syndrome.
More than 150 cancer survivors drove through decorated cheer stations in Beaumont, Texas, where volunteers and mascots hugged them, handed out Valentine gifts, and celebrated their courage. The Gift of Life organization also provided free screening information and wellness programs to help survivors and their families stay healthy.
The Indiana Hoosiers women's basketball team turned a 20-point deficit into a thrilling 72-69 victory over Nebraska in the Big Ten tournament. Shay Ciezki scored 22 points to lead one of the tournament's most memorable comebacks.
First responders across Southeast Texas are getting ahead of the electric vehicle wave with specialized training from Tesla. The proactive approach ensures crews know exactly how to handle EV accidents before they happen.
Alaska cyclist Lael Wilcox is racing to become the fastest person ever to bike around the world, covering 18,000 miles in under 79 days. She's already the women's record holder and turns 40 next month.
Just months after becoming the fastest woman to cycle around the world, ultracyclist Lael Wilcox is going for the absolute speed record. She'll attempt to circle the globe in just 78 days, cutting a full month off her previous time.
Ultra-endurance champion Lael Wilcox made the tough call to end her around-the-world cycling attempt after heat exhaustion threatened her safety in Europe. Her decision to prioritize health over glory shows the kind of wisdom that makes real champions.
Ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox is attempting to shatter the overall around-the-world cycling record, taking on a challenge no woman has tried. She'll ride 240 miles daily for 77 days starting June 7.
Five adventurers just ran a full marathon starting from 6,893 meters up a volcano with less than half the oxygen available at sea level. They've claimed the world record for the highest marathon ever run, shattering the previous mark by over 1,500 meters.
A state school in Northampton just became the first to top England's most prestigious rugby competition, beating elite private schools with tiny budgets and volunteer coaches. They're proving that grit and community can outplay privilege.
Five runners just shattered the world record for the highest marathon ever completed, racing down a 22,614-foot volcano in brutal conditions that pushed human limits. Their 16-hour journey through freezing winds and thin air proves what's possible when preparation meets unstoppable determination.
Ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox is buzzing off her hair before attempting to break the around-the-world cycling record, calculating it will save her 13 precious hours. The 39-year-old Alaskan is rethinking everything about efficiency as she prepares to ride 240 miles per day for 78 days starting June 7.
The musical "Ragtime" is resonating more powerfully than ever in its third Broadway run, earning 11 Tony nominations and drawing audiences back multiple times. What was once seen as a historical period piece now feels like a mirror to our current moment.
Five runners just completed a marathon on top of Earth's highest active volcano, battling 62 mph winds and minus 22-degree temperatures at nearly 23,000 feet above sea level. The grueling 16 to 18-hour race down Chile's Ojos del Salado volcano shattered the previous high-altitude marathon record by over 3,000 feet.
For half a century, ABC Classic has been more than a radio station—it's been a companion through life's highs and lows. As the network celebrates 50 years this Saturday, presenters share stories of how classical music built a community across an entire continent.
After smashing the women's around-the-world cycling record by two weeks, Alaskan ultra-cyclist Lael Wilcox is returning to break the overall human record of 78 days. She'll pedal 18,000 miles across seven continents starting June 7, proving women can compete with men in the most extreme endurance challenges.