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A Beijing charity hospital has transformed the lives of thousands of children born with cleft lip and palate through free surgeries since 2012. After a viral video about potential closure sparked donations, patients are sharing their journeys from isolation to confidence.
Whistler's Mollie Jepsen is heading to her third Paralympic Games, this time as co-captain of Canada's alpine ski team. After winning gold in Beijing 2022, she's ready to savor the experience with a fresh perspective.
Three American athletes just made Olympic history by defending their country's title in freestyle skiing mixed team aerials. The victory marks Team USA's second consecutive gold medal in the event since it debuted at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
After four years of preparation and a stunning seven-game winning streak against rivals Canada, Team USA's women's hockey squad is one game away from Olympic gold. In a rematch of the 2022 Beijing final where they took silver, the Americans face Canada Thursday with momentum, history, and Hilary Knight's storybook ending on the line.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams spotted fireworks twinkling across Beijing from 250 miles above Earth as millions celebrated Lunar New Year below. The magical view from the International Space Station shows how our celebrations light up the planet.
American speedskater Brittany Bowe said yes when hockey captain Hilary Knight proposed at the Milan Cortina Olympics, four years after they first met in Beijing. The couple shared their engagement with fans on social media, adding to a string of romantic moments at this year's Winter Games.
Canadian snowboarder Max Parrot went from battling stage II Hodgkin lymphoma through 12 rounds of chemotherapy to winning Olympic gold at Beijing 2022, just three years after his diagnosis. Now 32, he's training to defend his title at Milano-Cortina 2026 while inspiring others to never give up.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the slalom event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, claiming her fourth Olympic medal and third gold. The victory transforms her story from Beijing disappointment to redemption, cementing her place among America's greatest winter athletes.
The greatest alpine skier in history ended her Olympic medal drought with a stunning slalom victory at the Milan-Cortina Games. After heartbreak in Beijing and personal tragedy, the 30-year-old American proved resilience wins gold.
Alpine skiing champion Mikaela Shiffrin conquered the women's slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics, claiming her third career gold medal. The victory comes after heartbreaking crashes knocked her out of two events at the Beijing 2022 Games.
After eight years without an Olympic medal and the devastating loss of her father, American skier Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her third Olympic gold in the slalom, dedicating the win to her late dad. The 30-year-old dominated the race by an extraordinary 1.50 seconds, proving she could overcome both personal tragedy and past disappointments on skiing's biggest stage.
Tiny humanoid robots are stealing hearts at Beijing's Spring Festival, performing traditional lion dances and playing autonomous soccer matches. The tech-themed temple fair showcases how China's AI advances are meeting ancient cultural celebrations.
The Year of the Horse arrived with an unexpected twist as humanoid robots performed martial arts alongside traditional temple prayers and fireworks across the globe. From Beijing's high-tech celebrations to incense-filled temples in Hong Kong, the world's most important holiday blended ancient customs with cutting-edge innovation.
Beijing's streets came alive with red lanterns and traditional celebrations as China welcomed the Year of the Horse on Tuesday. The holiday symbolizes optimism and fresh opportunities for millions across the country.
American speed skater Jordan Stolz just became the fastest man in Olympic history, breaking world records in both the 500-meter and 1,000-meter events at age 21. Four years after failing to medal in Beijing, the Wisconsin native now holds two gold medals and has rewritten the record books at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Matt Weston dominated all four runs to claim Olympic gold in men's skeleton, delivering Team GB's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Games. Four years after nearly quitting the sport following disappointment in Beijing, the 28-year-old has mastered both the track and his mindset.
Yuma Kagiyama secured his second Olympic silver medal in figure skating, matching his Beijing 2022 performance with grace and consistency. His compatriot Shun Sato joined him on the podium with bronze, marking a historic moment for Japanese figure skating.
China's robotics industry exploded in 2025, shipping 18,000 humanoid robots worldwide—a 508% jump from the previous year. Inside a Beijing innovation park, robots are now threading needles, running marathons, and transforming how we think about AI's future.
Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi earned bronze in the mixed team event at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, four years after a disqualification in Beijing nearly ended her career. Her journey back to the podium shows how resilience can turn our darkest moments into powerful comebacks.
From the snowy slopes of Innsbruck in 1964 to the alpine courses of Beijing 2022, five Indian athletes carved paths where none existed before. Their pioneering journeys span nearly six decades of breaking barriers in winter sports.
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