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Beloved Mary Poppins star Julie Andrews emerged from her quiet retirement to deliver a powerful message of hope to thousands of Parkinson's researchers and patients. The 90-year-old icon rallied the medical community to keep pushing for a cure.
Baseball fans can watch "The Sandlot" on the big screen followed by live MLB games at four drive-in theaters across America this Independence Day. The special events combine nostalgia, family fun, and fireworks to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.
Fort Wayne is bringing back its beloved Fourth of July parade after the Three Rivers Festival's cancellation last year ended a 50-year tradition. Veteran parade organizers are rallying to pull off the celebration in just 80 days.
Summer Games Done Quick returns this July with a week of incredible speedruns that raised over $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders last year. Watch skilled gamers turn their talents into real-world help from July 5 to 11.
The Hoover High School boys basketball team is returning to Alabama's state championship game for the fourth year in a row after defeating Fairhope 53-40. The Bucs have won three consecutive state titles and will play for their fourth on Saturday.
After beating multiple myeloma twice through clinical trials, Julie Cohen turned her battle into a mission. She now dedicates her life to coaching other cancer patients through their darkest moments.
A two-day pop-up clinic in Gainesville will offer completely free dental, vision, and medical care to anyone who needs it, no questions asked. Remote Area Medical is calling for volunteers to help serve the community this July.
Alabama fourth graders just made the largest math gains in the nation, jumping six points and nearly catching up to the national average. After years of focused investment, the state's efforts to recover from pandemic learning loss are paying off.
Japanese figure skating champion Kaori Sakamoto scored a season-best 79.31 in her short program at the World Championships in Prague, edging ahead as she chases a fourth world title before retirement. The emotional performance brought the competition full circle to where her international career began 13 years ago.
Australia is giving households three hours of free electricity every day starting this July, turning excess solar power into savings and cleaner energy for everyone. Early research suggests the program could reduce fossil fuel use and inspire similar schemes worldwide.
America's beloved fireworks tradition didn't begin on July 4th. It started May 16, 1776, when Virginia colonists lit up the sky to celebrate their bold declaration of independence from England.
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh just shattered her own world record in the 100m butterfly for the fourth time, clocking an incredible 54.33 seconds at the Fort Lauderdale Open. The meet showcased the world's best swimmers proving they're only getting faster.
Everyday essentials like gasoline, eggs, and fresh produce cost less in Costa Rica as prices fell for the fourth month in a row. Families across the country are finding relief at checkout counters and gas pumps.
A small-town Kansas classroom just became state reading champions for the third year running, outreading over a million students worldwide. Mrs. Meadows' fourth graders at Valley Heights Elementary proved that a love of books can create an unstoppable team.
A 20-year-old pygmy hippo at the Toronto Zoo is pregnant with a calf due in late July, part of a critical effort to save a species with fewer than 2,000 left in the wild. The birth represents hope for one of Africa's most endangered large mammals.
World champion runner Josh Kerr will attempt to break the mile world record that's stood for 27 years at London's Diamond League on July 18. The British star and his sponsor Brooks are calling it "Project 222" after his goal of running 222 seconds (3:42).
Engineers at Ghana's largest hydroelectric dam successfully brought a fourth turbine back online Tuesday night, delivering critical relief to a strained national power grid. The breakthrough at 9:09 pm marks a turning point for households and businesses facing recent blackouts.
India's first public-private partnership metro will connect thousands of tech workers to Pune's massive Hinjawadi IT hub, slashing commute times and easing notorious traffic jams. The 12-station first phase launches July 15, with the full 23-station line opening within two months.
Descendants of the families who founded Hartselle, Alabama are hosting a community-wide reunion this summer to celebrate the city's roots and preserve its history. The July 4th gathering welcomes everyone interested in connecting with the town's past.
Team GB's Kirsty Muir is proving that Olympic success isn't always measured in medals. After finishing fourth twice at the 2026 Winter Games, the big air skier says she's genuinely proud of her performances.
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