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Walt Disney World can now power its entire resort—four theme parks, hotels, transportation, and all operations—using only solar energy during daytime hours. It's one of the largest clean energy milestones ever achieved by a vacation destination.
Three years after a stranger's stem cell donation saved her life, Abby Hudak ran a Disney World 5K with her donor from Scotland. Their emotional reunion shows how one simple act can create a lifelong bond.
Nearly 600 Central Florida children learned life-saving water safety skills at Walt Disney World's Typhoon Lagoon, with Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel leading the charge. For many kids, it was their first swim lesson and first visit to a water park.
Kacper Majchrzak didn't expect to swim that fast in a 3-metre deep pool. But the Polish athlete shattered a world record at The World Games in Chengdu, bringing home gold and silver medals for his country.
Houstonians will line up over 1,000 soccer balls in Hermann Park this April, breaking a world record while celebrating the city's upcoming World Cup matches. The soccer balls will then go to local youth programs across the city.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
Walt Disney World's theme parks, water parks, and hotels now run on solar power throughout the day. It's one of six major clean energy wins transforming the Southeast into a renewable powerhouse.
Canadian sprinters shattered a world record and qualified four relay teams for the 2027 World Championships in a stunning performance at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The breakthrough moment shows Canada's track dominance is only getting stronger.
A tiny Caribbean island with just 150,000 people just became the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Curaçao's historic achievement came just hours before their tournament debut in Houston.
Disney World just wrapped its 19th annual Dreamers Academy, where 100 high schoolers spent a weekend with celebrity mentors learning to turn their big dreams into reality. From WNBA stars to Disney actors, the program paired ambitious teens with role models who shared real talk about overcoming setbacks.
U.S. Paralympian Kate Shoemaker and her horse Vianne just shattered a world record while winning gold at the Para Dressage World Championships in Germany. The pair scored 78.889% in their event, with Shoemaker crying tears of joy before her final halt.
Paralympic athletes shattered five world records at the season's opening World Cup in Novi Sad, Serbia, with emerging stars challenging established champions. Nearly 300 athletes from 51 nations competed in an event that showcased the future of para shooting sports.
Yankees star Aaron Judge says the World Baseball Classic atmosphere surpassed even the World Series. Over 36,000 fans packed Miami's stadium as Team USA narrowly defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal showdown.
Walt Disney World's four solar facilities can now power the entire Florida resort during sunny days, proving clean energy works at massive scale. From Europe's largest solar parking canopy to island arrays in the Bahamas, Disney parks worldwide are turning sunshine into magic.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim their second World Cup title, becoming the first nation in 16 years to hold both the European Championship and World Cup simultaneously. Ferran Torres' late goal sealed the victory at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
A Fresno woman who survived cancer thanks to a stem cell transplant finally embraced the Scottish stranger who saved her life. Their first meeting happened at Walt Disney World during a special running event.
The beaches where Allied forces changed the course of World War II just received one of the world's highest honors. UNESCO has officially added Normandy's D-Day landing sites to its World Heritage List, ensuring these symbols of courage and freedom will be protected for generations.
Dozens of soccer fans in Smyrna set a world record for the most people juggling a soccer ball at the same time. The celebration at Village Green Park kicked off World Cup festivities with community spirit.
Le'Ezra Brown just became the fastest teenage hurdler in history, breaking a world record that was set just two months ago. The young athlete's blazing 12.72-second finish proves that the future of track and field is already here.
Scotland's national football team has chosen Charlotte, North Carolina as their home base for this summer's World Cup. Thanks to a network of Scottish connections at Charlotte FC, the team secured world-class facilities perfectly positioned for their tournament matches. #
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