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At 35, Scottish distance runner Eilish McColgan just shattered the European 10km road record, proving age is just a number. After knee surgery and doubters saying she was "past it," she's running faster than ever.
Pop star Billie Eilish sparked debate over eating meat, but her "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour quietly funded 7.7 million plant-based meals for people experiencing homelessness. Her family's nonprofit also diverted 5 million pounds of food from landfills while making sustainability accessible to fans.
Eilish McColgan's 2022 victory has been voted the greatest Commonwealth Games moment ever, beating Usain Bolt and other legends. The Scottish runner followed in her mother's footsteps 36 years later in an unforgettable finish.
Billie Eilish and Willie Nelson just powered their festival sets with solar batteries instead of diesel generators. A nonprofit called REVERB is helping musicians cut carbon emissions and has raised $16 million for environmental causes since 2004.
A new universal symbol identifies reusable products, making it easier for consumers to choose items designed to be used again and again. The icon arrives as major artists like Coldplay and Billie Eilish prove reuse works at massive scale.
A new generation of British distance runners is breaking barriers and inspiring each other to aim for records once thought untouchable. Five British men have now run within two minutes of the national marathon record in just two years.
Media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo is breaking silence about living with Tourette syndrome after his doctor warned him not to speak publicly about it. His courage is helping change how neurological conditions are viewed across Africa.
Music legend Barry Manilow is recovering from lung cancer surgery that required surgeons to navigate through his vocal cords. Just four months later, he's already working on his comeback with a new album of original songs.
Scottish metal band Party Cannon released their new EP on 100 Nintendo 64 cartridges and sold out the US inventory in under 24 hours. The creative physical media release celebrates their new vocalist while tapping into fans' nostalgia for retro gaming.
A K-pop song from an animated film just broke through a barrier that even BTS and Blackpink couldn't crack. South Korea celebrates its first major Grammy win as "Golden" claims Best Song Written for Visual Media.
A K-pop song just shattered a barrier at music's biggest night. "Golden" from the animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" claimed South Korea's first major Grammy Award, opening doors that have been closed to the genre for years.
South Korea celebrated a historic Grammy win as "Golden" from the animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" claimed Best Song Written for Visual Media. The breakthrough opens doors for a genre that has dominated global charts but faced resistance from the Recording Academy.
The beloved naturalist who brought mountain gorillas and ocean depths into our homes celebrates a century of life this Friday. His documentaries have been watched by 500 million people and turned a generation into champions for our planet.
Elite British marathoner Calli Hauger-Thackery finished the Boston Marathon in 2 hours 43 minutes while 22 weeks pregnant, calling it the most meaningful achievement of her career. The Olympic athlete pushed through a trapped nerve and bathroom breaks to complete all 26.2 miles.
British Olympic runner Calli Hauger-Thackery completed the Boston Marathon in 2:43 while five months pregnant, calling it more meaningful than her European medals. She'd already won two marathons before discovering she was expecting.
British Olympian Calli Hauger-Thackery finished the Boston Marathon in 2:43 while five months pregnant, calling it more meaningful than her European medal wins. Despite medical tent stops and physical challenges, she's proving elite athletes can compete and prepare for motherhood.
Ameer Al-Khatahtbeh turned a college project into @Muslim, now reaching 12 million followers across platforms with digestible news for Muslim communities worldwide. What started as a response to Trump's Muslim ban became the go-to source for Muslim-centered journalism.
One of the world's most historic cemeteries just secured major funding to protect its Victorian monuments and nature from climate change. The 25-year plan will preserve the final resting place of Karl Marx and George Michael for generations to come.
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The legendary wildlife broadcaster celebrated his 100th birthday this week, still actively making documentaries after more than 70 years behind the camera. From meeting mountain gorillas to warning the world about plastic pollution, his voice has defined how billions of people see the natural world.
Major stadiums and concert venues across America have kept over 23 million disposable cups out of landfills by switching to reusable alternatives. Companies now offer full-service programs that deliver, collect, and wash durable cups for sports arenas, festivals, and schools. #