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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.
A rare disease nonprofit co-founded by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder is revolutionizing medical research by acting like a venture capital firm, turning every dollar into multiple cures. Their innovative funding model has already contributed to three FDA-approved treatments for a devastating skin disease that once had no hope.
A one-man play about Eddie Jaku, who survived Auschwitz and became known as "the happiest man on earth," opens at the Sydney Opera House this month. The production celebrates his powerful message that happiness is a choice, even after unimaginable darkness.
Comedy legends Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are celebrating a new bond—they're now co-grandparents. Their kids just welcomed baby Ari Skye, marking a heartwarming milestone for both Hollywood families.
A 24-year-old sprinter just clocked the fastest 100-meter time by an Australian, breaking a 22-year-old barrier even though it won't count as an official record. Eddie Nketia is making waves in a sport where his family name already means speed.
A 15-year-old freshman's months of dedication just paid off in the most spectacular way at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. His champion pig sold for a world record $505,000, breaking the previous record by $4,000.
Eddie Adegeye weighed 401 pounds at his heaviest. Now he's competing nationally in fitness competitions after discovering yoga transformed both his body and mind.
A Royston police officer charged into a smoke-filled home at 2 a.m. and pulled an unconscious woman from flames. Officer Elizabeth Eddy stayed inside the burning building for over a minute to complete the rescue.
After losing their father two months into university, Eddie and Paul Ndichu worked grueling odd jobs to stay in school. Now they're transforming how Africa moves money with WapiPay.
When Eddie Cameron spotted an overturned boat and people struggling in choppy waters off Ocracoke, he didn't hesitate to turn his vessel straight into danger. His quick action saved three lives that day.
Japan's rugby coach Eddie Jones is showing his players videos of geese flying in formation to improve their teamwork. The nature-inspired coaching method has a championship pedigree, famously helping Europe win the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Bilal Fawaz became British and Commonwealth boxing champion despite living without a passport for over two decades. His promoter Eddie Hearn is calling on the UK government to recognize the fighter who represented England but still can't travel abroad.
Eddie Jones is rallying Australia's Newcastle to become Japan's home away from home ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The strategic July test against Ireland gives the Brave Blossoms a chance to bond with their host city before the tournament begins.
Slovenian cycling champion Tadej Pogacar matched a historic record with his third Tour of Flanders victory, dropping his rival 18 kilometers from the finish line. At just 27, he's now second only to legend Eddy Merckx in Monument race wins.
Eddie Nketia just clocked a blistering 9.74 seconds in the 100 meters, but Mother Nature had other plans for the record books. The Australian sprinter's lightning-fast time won't count as an official record because of a massive tailwind nearly three times the legal limit.
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An 83-year-old CEO turned down offers worth over $400 million to sell his boat company, choosing instead to give it all away. Eddie Smith Jr. transferred Grady-White Boats to a trust that will fund conservation, education, and healthcare in North Carolina forever.
An 83-year-old entrepreneur who worked 100-hour weeks to save a struggling boat company just turned down offers exceeding $400 million to donate all future profits to charity instead. Eddie Smith Jr. transformed Grady-White Boats from near bankruptcy into a multimillion-dollar business over 58 years.
Former President Barack Obama opened his $850 million presidential center in Chicago Thursday, joined by three former presidents in a celebration of democracy and shared American values. The star-studded event kicked off a weekend welcoming the public to a new community hub built where Obama launched his political career.
Rock legend Alex van Halen flew from California to his Dutch hometown to receive one of the Netherlands' highest civil honors. The city of Nijmegen knighted the 73-year-old drummer for his "powerful, dynamic and precise" contributions to music history.
A Syracuse woman spent seven months living at her husband's cemetery grave after losing everything to grief. One police officer's compassion gave her a second chance at life.
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