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Behind the graceful sways and flowing movements of hula lies an athletic powerhouse of determination. Kayli Ka'iulani Carr is making her final run at winning Miss Aloha Hula, the most prestigious solo title in the hula world. #
Yan Yanjia broke a Guinness World Record by spinning 33 hula hoops while hanging upside down from playground equipment. What started as a weight loss journey eight years ago has transformed into a record-breaking passion.
Young achievers across India are earning spots in the India Book of Records for extraordinary talents ranging from language instruction to creative athletic feats. Their accomplishments show how dedication and passion know no age limit.
Cancer survivors and their families are invited to a free celebration in Bakersfield on June 2, complete with hula dancing, food, and a community photo. The Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center's sixth annual event has grown each year, welcoming survivors of all ages and treatment stages.
A free circus program in Hertfordshire is proving that play and performance have no age limit, with performers aged 50 to 96 taking the stage this weekend. The sold-out show features trapeze, juggling, and burlesque acts by everyday people who found joy, purpose, and sparkle through weekly circus classes.
A Florida community turned grief into gratitude, raising nearly $7,000 to fund scholarships honoring 18-year-old Cooper Lyles, who died in an industrial accident. Eight students received awards based on the same values Cooper lived: humility, discipline, and resilience.
When Kuʻuleilehua Makekau takes her eight children out in public, Hawaiian elders stop her to say thank you. The reason reveals a powerful story of cultural survival and Indigenous pride.
Ritanya Kaushik has built an international portfolio of patents, published a book, and caught the attention of a UN agency before her 10th birthday. Her family's approach to parenting shows how curiosity and encouragement can unlock extraordinary potential.
This summer kicks off a nationwide party for America's 250th anniversary with tall ships, state fairs, fireworks, and races spanning from Boston to New Orleans. The months-long celebration brings together all 50 states in what organizers are calling once-in-a-lifetime events honoring America's spirit.
From climbing 121 skyscrapers bare-handed to crushing apples with biceps, these record holders prove that real-life superpowers exist. Their extraordinary abilities inspire us to discover what amazing things our own bodies can achieve.
Cancer patients in Hawaii no longer need to fly thousands of miles for experimental treatments. The state's first early-phase clinical research center just opened its doors, keeping families together during their toughest battles.
A new University of Vermont program connects students with paid projects at Vermont companies, giving them real work experience while keeping talent in the state. The Vermont Innovation Accelerator launched in March 2026 to bridge the gap between classroom learning and career success.
More than 130 libraries across three states are launching the West Coast's largest book club to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The groundbreaking collaboration brings communities together through George Takei's powerful memoir about Japanese American incarceration.
Cancer patients in Hawaii can now access cutting-edge clinical trials without leaving their families behind. The Hoʻōla Early Phase Clinical Research Center just opened its doors, making history for island residents who previously had to fly thousands of miles for experimental treatments.