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Social media influencers are inviting hundreds of people to help break the world record for most people in hammocks at once. The July 18 event promises an unforgettable summer night under the stars.
Eastern Idaho is attempting to break the world record for the largest hammock hangout, and anyone can join the fun. Participants will get their own hammock, enjoy live music, and take home a piece of history.
Police officers in Minnesota used quick thinking and courage to rescue a deer that had become hopelessly entangled in a backyard hammock. The dramatic rescue captured on video shows the team carefully freeing the frightened animal without injuries.
A new modular sleeping bag replaces seven pieces of camping gear in one lightweight package. ThermoShift lets outdoor lovers pack lighter without sacrificing comfort.
A quick-thinking rescuer saved 16 nine-week-old puppies abandoned in a Livermore parking lot, rushing them to safety at East Bay SPCA shelters. The adorable litter is now recovering and will soon be ready for loving homes.
Two cousins from Wisconsin who had never met discovered they were neighbors in Florida when one spotted the other on a local news broadcast. Their chance reunion led to a friendship that lasted over a decade.
A barely kilometer-long island off Mexico's coast just earned the title of World's Best Beach from TripAdvisor. Isla Pasión beat thousands of beaches worldwide with its turquoise waters and protected natural beauty.
A baby monkey rejected by his first-time mother is thriving at Guadalajara Zoo thanks to round-the-clock care and a stuffed dog that serves as his surrogate mom. Six-week-old Yuji has become Mexico's latest internet sensation, joining a global wave of beloved hand-raised zoo babies.
A specialist circus arts school in East Sussex celebrated its 2026 graduation with stunning aerial and floor performances from emerging artists. The event showcased young performers who are building careers in circus, theatre, and screen entertainment. #
Australia's iconic Surfers Paradise has permanently closed a key stretch of beachfront road to cars, transforming it into a pedestrian paradise after an eight-month trial showed overwhelming community support. The move kicks off a $100 million revitalization designed to turn the "tired" tourist spot into a world-class destination where people want to linger.
Young circus artists took center stage at East Sussex School of Circus Arts' 2026 graduation, earning recognition from Cirque du Soleil directors and industry legends. The celebration showcased aerial and floor performances that prove traditional circus arts are thriving in a new generation.
After a young mother died in childbirth during a 2.5-kilometer walk to reach medical help, a nonprofit built a clinic that now serves 37 communities in rural Liberia. The facility has already helped eliminate home deliveries and maternal deaths in the areas it serves.
María Laura Tolmos grew up kayaking Amazon rivers and turned that childhood wonder into groundbreaking conservation science. Though she died at 37, her rigorous methods now protect Peru's forests for generations to come.