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Graeme McDowell just made golf history by sinking his second hole-in-one in two weeks, becoming the first player ever to achieve this rare feat twice on the LIV tour. The odds of even one hole-in-one are about 12,500 to 1 for professional golfers.
Volunteers gathered in Gary, West Virginia to distribute clean drinking water and work toward lasting solutions for residents facing unsafe water quality. Regional nonprofit Appalachian Voices opened their first Charleston office just in time to help.
The four astronauts orbiting the moon set a record for traveling farthest from Earth, but they broke another record you've never heard of: farthest from any other human. An astrophysicist just figured out who they were most distant from.
After nearly losing his life and half his hand in a rollover crash at 16, Alex Vargo turned tragedy into purpose. Now 34, he's chief of staff to a congressman and working to fix America's healthcare system.
New Zealand racing star Shane van Gisbergen delivered a masterclass performance at Watkins Glen, hunting down the leader by nearly 30 seconds in just 18 laps to claim his seventh NASCAR Cup Series victory. The Trackhouse Racing driver proved once again why he's considered one of NASCAR's greatest road course racers.
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Four astronauts didn't just fly farther from Earth than anyone in history. They also set a surprise record for the greatest distance between humans ever recorded.
Wrist pain affects millions, especially parents and caregivers, but physical therapists say simple daily exercises can strengthen tendons and eliminate chronic discomfort. The solution isn't rest alone—it's building capacity through targeted movements.
Shane van Gisbergen celebrated his 37th birthday by claiming pole position at Watkins Glen, becoming the fastest driver in nearly 20 years to earn five NASCAR Cup Series poles. The New Zealand native has dominated road courses, winning five of the last six races on these challenging tracks.
Shane van Gisbergen proved his road racing mastery once again, charging from 24th place to win at Watkins Glen International. The New Zealand driver now holds the NASCAR record for most Cup Series wins by a driver born outside the United States.
SpaceX successfully launched 24 more Starlink satellites from California on Tuesday, bringing its global internet constellation to nearly 10,500 working units. The mission marked the company's 58th launch this year and its 651st success since 2010.
SpaceX just hit a massive milestone: 10,000 active satellites now beam internet from space to communities worldwide. The achievement marks nearly seven years of building the world's largest broadband constellation, bringing connectivity to remote corners of the planet.
American rugby just made history with its first collective bargaining agreement, bringing job security and better working conditions to professional players. The deal arrives just in time as North America prepares to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
A Montana designer created an exercise bike with no seat that engages your entire body while eliminating saddle discomfort. The Cardio Speeder suspends riders over the frame for a workout inspired by record-breaking racing cyclists.
SpaceX pulled off back-to-back launches from California and Florida, sending 54 Starlink satellites into orbit in a single weekend. The company now has nearly 10,000 active satellites working to bring internet access to underserved areas worldwide.
Tasmania's free public transport trial is turning skeptics into converts and adding 5,000 daily trips in its first week. Passengers are saving money, discovering their cities anew, and even planning budget adventures across the state.
When Becca Valle tried to email her boss about taking a sick day, the incomprehensible message she typed turned out to be a life-saving warning sign. That frightened colleague who escalated the gibberish email helped get her to the ER in time to discover aggressive brain cancer.
Australian Border Force dogs sniffed out a massive illegal tobacco operation in Darwin, seizing nearly half a million cigarettes and 50,000 vapes before they could reach the community. The bust marks the third major win against organized crime in the Northern Territory in just two months.
Two Rockhampton locals secretly funded a cheeky billboard featuring muscular cartoon crocodiles rowing to keep Olympic events in their city. The grassroots campaign fooled politicians into thinking it was an official government ad.
The European-built life support and propulsion system performed flawlessly during the historic Artemis II mission, marking a new era of international collaboration in space exploration. Four astronauts are now heading home thanks to engineering built in the Netherlands and Germany.
Scottish captain Andy Robertson is ending his nine-year Liverpool career having won nine major trophies and redefined what a defender can do. The former fourth-tier player departs as one of the club's most beloved figures, now heading to captain Scotland at their first World Cup in 28 years.
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