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Country star Billy Ray Cyrus overcame life-threatening sepsis and vocal paralysis in 2024, inspired by his young grandson's first words to him. The 64-year-old is releasing his first album in over a decade and has reconnected with his family.
Skiing icon Billy Kidd is auctioning off a signed Annie Leibovitz portrait of himself to fund music education programs in Colorado. The 1964 Olympic silver medalist's Western-themed magazine cover will support young musicians in Steamboat Springs.
A stunning underwater photo captures thousands of mobula rays swimming together off Baja California during their annual migration. The spectacular gathering, called a "fever," happens every year from late April to July.
Miley Cyrus is putting on the blonde wig again for Disney's 20th anniversary special of Hannah Montana. The show that launched her career is getting a nostalgic celebration on Disney+.
After cancer treatment forced actress Lisa Ray into early menopause at 37, she refused to let society write her off. She turned her painful journey into a powerful platform helping women break the silence around menopause. #
After a century of searching, scientists have discovered a universal pattern that explains how the most powerful particles in the universe behave. The breakthrough could finally reveal where cosmic rays come from and how they travel across space.
Marine researchers discovered hitchhiking remora fish diving into the cloacas and gills of manta rays, revealing a relationship that may be more invasive than scientists previously thought. The findings challenge decades of assumptions about ocean symbiosis.
A Chinese space telescope just detected a mysterious pattern hidden in cosmic rays from across the galaxy, solving a puzzle physicists have been chasing since 1912. The discovery could finally reveal how the universe's most energetic particles get their incredible power.
Legendary ski racer Billy Kidd is auctioning off a signed Annie Leibovitz portrait from his American Express campaign to fund music education for Colorado children. The 1964 Olympic silver medalist's iconic Western-style photo will support programs teaching thousands of young musicians.
After half a century of confusion, scientists finally discovered why a giant star in Cassiopeia flickers with mysterious X-rays. The answer reveals a rare cosmic pairing that rewrites our understanding of how stars evolve together.
Scientists just figured out how to create powerful medical X-rays using simple graphite flakes on a table-sized machine. This breakthrough could replace building-sized equipment and make advanced cell imaging accessible to thousands more researchers.
Astronomers discovered a powerful gamma-ray burst came from two colliding neutron stars in a dwarf galaxy, solving mysteries about how gold and silver formed in the universe. The finding shows these cosmic explosions can happen in small galaxies, not just large ones.
Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Shane McClanahan is back on the mound after two years of injuries tested him in ways he never imagined. The 28-year-old pitcher lost feeling in his fingers and couldn't move them for weeks, but he's finally ready to play ball again.
Former racing driver Billy Monger is training for the 2028 Paralympic triathlon, two years after breaking the Ironman record for double amputees. The 26-year-old is working on innovative prosthetics that can handle swimming, cycling, and running in one competition.
When their boat exploded into flames on Lake Ray Hubbard Sunday, two people found themselves suddenly in the water with nowhere to go. A passing boater spotted them and pulled them to safety before fire crews arrived.
The Tampa Bay Rays were projected to finish last in their division this season, but they've roared to a 27-13 record and the best performance in the American League. Their secret weapon? What pitcher Shane McClanahan calls "the power of friendship."
At 82, Billie Jean King continues inspiring not just with her historic tennis victories, but with something rarer: her ability to befriend former opponents and build bridges across divides. The champion who defeated Bobby Riggs in the famous "Battle of the Sexes" later became his friend, modeling a path toward reconciliation our world desperately needs.
Pop star Billie Eilish sparked debate over eating meat, but her "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour quietly funded 7.7 million plant-based meals for people experiencing homelessness. Her family's nonprofit also diverted 5 million pounds of food from landfills while making sustainability accessible to fans.
A British tennis team missing its top four players just pulled off a stunning upset in Melbourne, defeating Australia 3-1 to punch their ticket to September's Billie Jean King Cup finals. The win marks the third straight year Team GB has reached the prestigious eight-nation tournament.
After decades of gaining and losing dramatic amounts of weight for movies, Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton says he's done punishing his body for Hollywood. The actor's decision prioritizes long-term health over short-term career demands.
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