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Alex Palou proved why he's a four-time IndyCar champion, navigating through crashes and late restarts to claim his fourth victory of the season in Detroit. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver led a complete Honda podium sweep on Chevrolet's home turf.
Breast cancer survivor Ursula Coleman opened up about her journey ahead of Detroit's Race for the Cure. Her story reminds thousands of participants why the fight for research funding matters.
After decades of research, gene therapy is bringing lasting relief to sickle cell patients after just one treatment. UCLA researchers are leading the charge to cure a disease that affects 100,000 Americans.
Jeff Carroll learned he carried the gene for deadly Huntington's disease. Instead of giving up, he became a neuroscientist dedicated to finding a cure for the condition killing him.
David Ellis, who built Te Akau Racing into a global powerhouse with over 100 Group One wins, has been knighted for his decades of service to New Zealand's racing industry. The humble racing legend credits his wife Karyn and his team for the success that earned him a spot among the world's top owners.
At 32, Yentli Soto Albrecht has a 95% chance of developing the same fatal disease that killed her father. She's managing 11 research projects to find a cure in time.
Since the world's first gene-edited therapy for sickle cell disease won approval, scientists are tackling an urgent new challenge: making these cures simpler, safer, and available to everyone who needs them. Seven innovative companies are leading the charge to transform a $2.2 million treatment into something far more practical.
When two Tennessee mothers learned their children share an ultra-rare neurological disorder, they discovered something remarkable: a cure exists. Now they're hosting a superhero run to help bring that gene therapy to their kids and fewer than 500 other patients worldwide.
Jeff Carroll carries the gene for Huntington's disease, the same condition that killed his mother and grandmother. Now he's leading a $400 million initiative to find cures for brain diseases before his own symptoms progress.
A medical student who inherited the genetic mutation that killed her father is now leading eleven research projects to cure ALS before it affects her. Yentli Soto Albrecht has a 95% chance of developing the fatal disease, but she's turning her fate into fuel for breakthrough research.
After the first treatment for a severe liver disease was approved in 2024, six biotechnology companies are now racing to develop the next generation of therapies. Their work could transform treatment for millions suffering from a condition affecting the liver, obesity, and diabetes.
Chinese automaker Geely just made racing history, winning its very first FIA TCR World Tour race at Italy's Misano circuit with a brand-new car. Driver Ma Qinghua took the checkered flag in only the team's second race ever, proving Chinese engineering can compete with the world's best.
Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri became the first driver from the Middle East and North Africa to win a Formula Regional race, claiming victory at his home track in Abu Dhabi. The historic win came during the opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Championship at Yas Marina Circuit, where his racing journey began.
A British brake manufacturer just celebrated its 1,000th Formula 1 race, a milestone spanning nearly six decades of engineering excellence. AP Racing's components have powered more than 900 Grand Prix victories since 1967.
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and Canadian director Matt Finlin created a documentary following the race to cure epidermolysis bullosa, a devastating skin disease affecting children worldwide. The Netflix film captures breakthrough research that could unlock treatments for thousands of rare diseases.
Detroit is deploying hundreds of volunteers across the city to help residents file taxes for free and claim every credit they're owed. Last year alone, Detroiters brought home $400 million in returns.
Detroit's annual charity preview turned the Motor City's biggest auto showcase into a glamorous fundraiser with performances, fashion, and community spirit. The event raised money for children's charities while celebrating Detroit's automotive heritage and creative culture.
A small Nigerian town becomes the global center of road racing as it hosts the world's only Gold Label 10km race this weekend. Okpekpe's race has grown from local event to international powerhouse in just over a decade.
Australian racing driver Aiva Anagnostiadis, 18, is making her comeback after injury cut short her 2025 season. She'll compete in Italy's new GT4 Series this weekend, proving setbacks don't stop rising stars.
Toyota's new GR Supra just proved doubters wrong with a stunning first-ever victory in Australian Supercars endurance racing. The win shakes up a decades-long Ford and Chevrolet rivalry and crowns a new championship leader.
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