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American kayaker Evy Leibfarth claimed silver at the World Championships on her home course in Oklahoma City, becoming the first U.S. woman to medal in kayak slalom in 23 years. She triumphed at the venue that will host the 2028 Olympics, giving Team USA a powerful momentum boost.
This weekend's London Marathon will raise millions for childhood cancer research and family support. Children With Cancer UK ambassador Evie Pickerill runs to spotlight the 10 kids diagnosed daily in the UK.
Evie H. went from a headache to cardiac arrest in less than a week, but against all odds, the 14-year-old survived one of the world's deadliest diseases. Her remarkable recovery proves that when faith, medicine, and perfect timing align, miracles can happen.
A young girl's sharp eye and YouTube knowledge helped rescue a critically endangered axolotl from a Welsh river, cutting her family's vacation short for an extraordinary mission. Evie Hill spotted the rare salamander under a bridge and knew exactly what she'd found.
A 14-year-old girl recovered from one of the world's deadliest diseases thanks to a Cincinnati medical team and rare life-saving technology. Her story shows how advanced care is giving hope to patients facing the toughest odds.
A fourth-grade teacher who helped a brain injury survivor earn two A's is using his award money to stock up on classroom essentials and help families afford field trips. After 22 years in the classroom, Jean-Pierre Thompson says the recognition reminded him he's making a real difference.
A kitten in Ohio vanished overnight, then rode under a stranger's car hood across a highway before AI photo-matching technology brought her home in just 24 hours. The free tool worked when the microchip couldn't be found.
Two University of North Carolina students just earned the nation's most prestigious undergraduate science award. Anish Aradhey and Paul Hamrick join an elite network of future researchers solving tomorrow's biggest challenges.
Anish Aradhey and Paul Hamrick just earned the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the highest honor for undergraduate science students in America. Their achievements put them among an elite group preparing to solve some of the world's biggest scientific questions.
Students who watch Jackie and Shadow's eagle nest on a livestream learned the birds' hunting grounds face development. Now they're running lemonade stands and bake sales to help save the land.
A Tokyo cafe runs on robots controlled remotely by disabled workers from their homes, letting people with severe mobility challenges earn paychecks and connect with society. What started as one man's childhood dream now employs 100 pilots who serve meals, give tours, and build real friendships with customers.
The Stamford Rotary Club couldn't choose just 10 scholarship winners this year, so they stretched their budget to award 12 talented students a total of $120,000. For first-generation college student Tamryn Lee Williams, the scholarship means her dream of attending Winston-Salem State University is now fully funded.
Fifteen middle schoolers spent a week at Troy University becoming "superheroes-in-training," learning citizenship through games, community building, and visits from real local heroes. The program transforms civic education into an adventure on fictional "Planet Civic."
Five high school seniors whose parents work at military installations just received life-changing scholarships worth $10,000 each. The Corvias Foundation is celebrating 20 years of supporting military families with $20 million in educational support.
Maryland is installing $50 million worth of solar panels on transportation parking lots and brownfields, making clean energy visible to millions while cutting state electricity bills. The panels will eventually power 20% of the transportation department's needs and help stabilize rising energy costs for residents.
Three therapy dogs are helping elite swimmers calm their nerves at Australia's national championships, and the results are remarkable. Athletes are swimming personal bests after a quick cuddle before hitting the blocks.
Paralympic champions from across the globe gathered in Tunisia for four days of incredible athletic achievement, resulting in 15 gold medals each for Ukraine and Indonesia. A new world record and inspiring performances from Paris 2024 medalists proved that Para athletics continues to reach new heights.