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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After 320 years of ownership, a Scottish noble family sold their historic island to protect one of the world's most spectacular seabird colonies. The move ensures 100,000 gannets and 10,000 puffins get expert conservation care.
When a leak was discovered on the International Space Station Friday, five astronauts safely sheltered in a SpaceX Dragon capsule for about an hour before returning to normal operations. The incident showcased how well international space crews work together to keep everyone safe.
A hairdresser who wore wigs during breast cancer treatment is giving free haircuts to anyone donating 12+ inches of hair to children who've lost theirs. Carla Whelan's salons across the West Midlands are partnering with the Little Princess Trust to help thousands of young people feel confident again.
A candy company is giving $15,000 to honor three everyday heroes in an Australian suburb where they've made treats since 1958. Nominations open now for volunteers making Hornsby a better place to live.
When a vintage NASA research plane lost its landing gear mid-flight, the pilot brought it down safely in a textbook emergency landing that saved both crew and a piece of aviation history. Everyone walked away without a scratch.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured stunning aurora photos from a SpaceX Dragon capsule while safely sheltering during a space station repair. Even during an unexpected safety pause, science and wonder continued 250 miles above Earth.
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