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WNBA legend Candace Parker, who led Tennessee to back-to-back championships and became the first woman to dunk in an NCAA tournament, is heading to the Basketball Hall of Fame. She's sharing the life lessons from March Madness that still guide her today.
Basketball superstars Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame alongside the legendary 1996 U.S. Olympic women's team that launched the WNBA. The 2026 class celebrates the generations of women who transformed basketball into the powerhouse sport it is today.
Australian Paralympic champion Lauren Parker just made history by competing in both Summer and Winter Games after learning to ski only 11 weeks ago. The 37-year-old gold medalist is proving that anything is possible when you chase big dreams.
For seven years, Jae Parker-Semau has been the heartbeat of two programs serving vulnerable elderly and at-risk youth in Tuakau, New Zealand. Her work feeding seniors, empowering hundreds of young people, and stepping in during family crises earned her this month's Community Hero award.
Two groundbreaking NASA missions just found their permanent home at the Smithsonian, giving visitors a chance to stand face-to-face with the technology reaching farther into space than ever before. The displays celebrate humanity's boldest leaps into the unknown.
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Two groundbreaking space exploration artifacts have found their permanent home at the Smithsonian. The engineering models behind humanity's deepest looks into the universe and closest approach to the sun are now inspiring visitors in Virginia.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced nine new inductees who will be honored in August, including coaching legend Doc Rivers, WNBA star Candace Parker, and the groundbreaking 1996 U.S. Olympic Women's team. The diverse class celebrates excellence across every level of the game.
Jake McCarthy just became the first player in 95 years to hit two leadoff inside-the-park home runs in the same season. The feat hadn't been accomplished since 1929, and McCarthy's teammates say if anyone could do it, it's him.
A Bangkok bus driver nicknamed Gigi has gone viral for using a megaphone to chase away taxis illegally blocking bus stops. Her bold tactics have sparked city-wide action to keep public transit running smoothly.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe just survived flying through the Sun's scorching corona at record-breaking speed, gathering data that could solve a puzzle that's stumped scientists for 80 years. The spacecraft came within 3.8 million miles of the Sun's surface on Christmas Eve, endured temperatures over a million degrees, and lived to tell the tale.
When a reef shark clamped onto 12-year-old Parker Roll's leg 60 miles offshore with no help available, his 16-year-old brother Jack didn't freeze. He ripped off his swimsuit, tied it as a tourniquet, and carried Parker to safety.
When Candace Eng shared her breast cancer journey with best friend Diana Prince on camera, strangers donated over $125,000 for her treatment. Their 50-year friendship is inspiring thousands with the power of unconditional love.
After beating stage 4 colorectal cancer, Ashleigh Parker traveled to Washington D.C. to advocate for the research funding that saved her life. Her message to lawmakers: keep investing in the breakthroughs that give patients hope.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe flew closer to the Sun than any spacecraft in history, capturing the first real-time data on how solar wind forms. The breakthrough could help us predict space weather that affects satellites, communications, and life on Earth.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe just revealed a surprising secret about how solar storms form, bringing scientists closer to protecting Earth's power grids and satellites. The discovery could transform how we predict dangerous space weather before it strikes.
Candace Tucker thought fiber was causing digestive issues, but doctors discovered Stage II rectal cancer. Now she's speaking out to break the stigma around colorectal cancer and save lives.
Two high school fishing partners just became the first junior team in Tennessee to win multiple state championships. Parker Smith and Luke Roberts proved their first title wasn't beginner's luck.
More than a decade after Google Glass flopped, the tech giant is returning to smart eyewear with AI-powered glasses launching this fall. The new glasses feature Gemini AI, cameras, and speakers in partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
Basketball legends filled the arena as Hall of Fame inductees received roaring applause during the 2026 Women's Final Four semifinals. The celebration brought together generations of greatness, from Olympic champions to coaching legends. ---
A Georgia elementary school that closed years ago still brings its "family" together regularly. Former students, teachers, and staff have now gathered five times to celebrate the bonds they built over decades.
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