New Zealand's First Winery Tour by Boat Launches
A small New Zealand town just revolutionized wine tasting by taking it to the water. Cromwell's new winery cruise service lets visitors sip and sail through Central Otago's stunning vineyards.
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Triathlete Survives Cardiac Arrest, Returns to Training
A Connecticut father of three is defying the odds after a severe allergic reaction left him in a coma for five days. Bobby Nims is now back in training and planning his return to competitive racing.
New Zealand and American Samoa Advance to World Cup Semis
Two teams have punched their tickets to the FIFA Women's World Cup Oceania semifinals, with New Zealand dominating 8-0 and American Samoa pulling off their second straight upset win. The semifinals will be held in Hamilton, New Zealand next month.
AI Blunder Sparks Better Safeguards at Major Law Firms
A Wall Street law firm's embarrassing AI mistake in court has sparked an industry-wide conversation about responsible AI use. The incident is pushing major firms to strengthen their AI policies and training requirements.
American Samoa Women's Soccer Team Stuns World Cup Circuit
The world's lowest-ranked women's soccer team just pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup qualifying history. American Samoa, population 45,000, beat a team ranked 80 places above them and earned their spot in the final qualifying round.
New Zealand Open Raises $90K for Local Charities
A new golf tournament in Queenstown just proved that sports can change lives beyond the course. The New Zealand Open Charitable Trust raised over $90,000 in its first year, funding rescue equipment and children's health research.
UK's Famously Endowed Chalk Giant Gets Fresh Makeover
Britain's beloved 55-meter naked chalk giant is getting his once-a-decade refresh, and the work is especially meaningful this year. Thanks to thousands of donors who raised €350,000 in just one week, conservationists now own the surrounding landscape too.
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300 Volunteers Restore England's 900-Year-Old Naked Giant
A 180-foot medieval chalk figure of a naked warrior is getting a facelift in Dorset, England, thanks to 300 volunteers hand-packing 19 tons of chalk to make it glow white again. The Cerne Abbas Giant has been maintained the same way for centuries, but climate change is making the work harder than ever.