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Six-time Paralympic champion Bethany Firth just shattered her own world record in the S14 100m backstroke, a mark she set nearly a decade ago at the Rio Paralympics. The 30-year-old swimmer's performance in the Netherlands secured her funding and put her on track for the LA Paralympics.
Paralympic champion Bethany Firth just shattered her own decade-old world record in the 100m backstroke, proving that greatness can improve with age. The Northern Ireland swimmer's stunning performance secures her path to the LA Paralympics.
Swimmer Bethany Firth nearly walked away from her race at the Commonwealth Games, but thoughts of her daughter Charlotte pushed her to compete and win her first medal since becoming a mom. The 30-year-old bronze medalist proved that motherhood and elite athletics can thrive together.
After a 2022 fire destroyed their sanctuary, Bethany Presbyterian Church saw an opportunity instead of a setback. They're building a $12 million campus with affordable housing for immigrants and homeless families.
Sarah Firth earned All-American honors six times while majoring in economics and volunteering with bleeding disorder camps. Now she's one of just 21 female athletes nationwide to receive the prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.
When Bethany Martinez discovered a tumor during junior year, she didn't let a breast cancer diagnosis stop her from graduating. The Parlier senior pushed through treatment while serving her community and staying on track for her diploma.
A professional juggler from Delaware just shattered a world record with a diabolo grind lasting over 1 minute and 46 seconds. Carlos Mir, who performs as "Cascading Carlos," is now waiting for official confirmation on what would be his fourth Guinness World Record.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature 47 Para sport medal events, the largest integrated Para sport program in the competition's history. Paralympic champions from across the UK will compete for their home nations starting July 23rd.
Paralympic athletes claimed dozens of medals at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Scotland's Neil Fachie becoming his nation's most decorated Commonwealth athlete ever. From record-breaking swims to wheelchair basketball gold, para athletes are proving unstoppable this season.
When temperatures dropped in Laredo this weekend, youth volunteers showed up with exactly what the city's homeless population needed most. Nourish Laredo assembled 100 care packages filled with winter warmth for those seeking shelter.
Two abandoned industrial sites on Scotland's coast are being transformed into major renewable energy hubs with backing from international partners. The projects could create over 1,000 jobs while helping power Britain's clean energy future.
A growing number of parent influencers are making a bold choice to protect their children's privacy by removing them from social media. While the decision isn't easy, these parents are putting their kids' wellbeing first.
After 60 years of marriage and a cross-country move, Vietnam veteran Lloyd Glenn Whiteman discovered an unexpected second chapter filled with friendship and purpose. His fellow residents just voted him their official welcome ambassador.
A Stillwater teen recovering from a devastating spinal cord injury turned his hospital room into mission control for a global soccer world record. His determination rallied 511 people across 43 cities to juggle soccer balls simultaneously.
A Stillwater teen recovering from a devastating bike accident inspired 511 people across 43 cities to break a Guinness World Record for simultaneous soccer ball juggling. From his hospital bed, Osten "Oz" Utley kept his love of soccer alive by challenging visitors to juggle and tracking their scores.
A hairdresser who lost her hair during breast cancer treatment is now offering free cuts to anyone donating 12+ inches to a children's wig charity. Salons across the West Midlands are turning personal pain into powerful support for young cancer patients.
A 14-year-old Stillwater soccer player paralyzed in an April crash is using electric stimulation therapy to participate in a global soccer juggling record attempt this Saturday. What started as a hospital room game has grown into a community rallying point and a connection to 20,000 people worldwide.
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says a three-week hospitalization with sepsis led to a spiritual awakening that changed his life. Now he's publicly apologizing for past mistakes and sharing his journey back to faith with millions of followers.
Eight international exchange students spent their Saturday morning building beds for children who've never had their own place to sleep. The Polish and German teens discovered something new: how volunteering connects strangers into communities.
Astronauts heading to the moon next month will carry iPhones for the first time in NASA history. The move marks a major shift toward using everyday technology in space exploration.
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