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A free circus program in Hertfordshire is proving that play and performance have no age limit, with performers aged 50 to 96 taking the stage this weekend. The sold-out show features trapeze, juggling, and burlesque acts by everyday people who found joy, purpose, and sparkle through weekly circus classes.
A Columbus circus performer just shattered the Guinness World Record for hair spins, completing 93 rotations in 30 seconds. Cyara Hotopp's achievement combines years of figure skating skills with circus artistry in a dizzying display of talent.
Julie and Kariba, two African elephants in their 40s who spent decades in captivity, are moving to Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary next month. The sprawling Alentejo refuge could eventually house 30 elephants and help reshape a landscape where their ancestors once roamed.
After beating cancer, professional circus performer Kylie Simpson used aerial arts to rebuild her strength and reclaim her career. She now runs a major entertainment company and inspires others through her story.
A bear who spent years trapped in a concrete cage at an Armenian resort now roams freely at a wildlife sanctuary. Her dramatic before-and-after photos show the power of compassionate rescue.
A bear who spent years locked in a concrete cage at an Armenian resort now roams freely at a wildlife sanctuary. Her transformation shows what's possible when rescuers refuse to give up on animals in need.
Two elephants who spent decades alone in a circus and a Belgian zoo are moving to Portugal's groundbreaking 405-hectare sanctuary. Julie and Kariba will finally experience the natural life they were denied for over 40 years.
Viral videos claimed Denmark's parliament laughed at Trump's Greenland proposal, but the footage actually shows the prime minister giggling about an expensive camel purchase. Fact checkers traced the 2019 clip to a humorous debate about rescued circus animals.
A West Virginia town's annual street fair has become the turning point in its downtown revival, bringing together 100 vendors, circus acts, and a community that refused to give up on its historic heart.
A new wildlife facility in India has treated thousands of rescued animals and returned dozens to the wild in its first year. The center now cares for over 250 elephants saved from circuses and logging operations.
Street performer Bryan Wong got the surprise of his life when former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong showed up to watch his circus act. The unexpected viral moment shows how leaders connecting with everyday artists can create magic.
A circus-themed fundraiser in Rochester, Minnesota just became one of the most successful events in the Boys & Girls Club's 26-year history. The "Chair Affair" gala brought the community together to support programs serving 300 children every day.
David "The Bullet" Smith holds world records for being shot farther and higher out of a cannon than anyone in history. Now he's hoping his own teenagers will carry on the death-defying family tradition that spans three generations.
Linda Jarrett just became the oldest female unicycle rider ever recorded at 69 years old, performing in The Nutcracker while breaking her own previous record. After 59 years of riding and a career spanning Hollywood stunts to trapeze acts, she's proving that passion has no expiration date.
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Linda Jarrett just became the oldest woman to ride a unicycle for the second time, beating her own 2023 record at age 69. The "Unicycle Granny" has been performing on one wheel since her 10th birthday nearly six decades ago.
A new book challenges the myth that we're all too busy, revealing surprising pockets of time hiding in our weeks. Author Laura Vanderkam shares 11 practical ways to feel less rushed and savor daily life.
Linda Jarrett just became the oldest woman to ride a unicycle for the second time, breaking her own world record at age 69. The California grandma has been performing on one wheel since she was 10 years old.
Legendary stuntman Travis Pastrana will attempt a dirt bike backflip on the White House South Lawn this Saturday during UFC Freedom 250. What started as a wild pitch became reality when UFC chief Dana White brought the idea to President Trump.
A 3,000-acre wildlife rescue center in Gujarat now shelters over 150,000 rescued animals from 2,000 species, offering advanced medical care and natural habitats. Led by conservationist Anant Ambani, Vantara is becoming one of the world's largest dedicated wildlife rehabilitation facilities. #
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A tiny brass duck that rocked when tapped became the first hint that an 11-year-old would revolutionize sculpture forever. Now Paris honors Alexander Calder's century-long legacy of kinetic art that moves with the wind.
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