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When a troll tried to insult rugby star Ilona Maher's body using BMI, she turned it into a powerful lesson about why the measurement system is deeply flawed. Her response resonated with thousands who've been shamed by outdated health standards.
When Quinnipiac University cut its women's rugby program to club status, Olympic medalist Ilona Maher spoke up for the athletes losing scholarships and their futures. Her powerful response is shining a light on what really matters in college sports.
When Ilona Bannister lost her grandmother's precious Ukrainian medallion in an Uber, she thought it was gone forever. A thoughtful driver went out of his way to reunite her with the irreplaceable keepsake.
Ilona Wells, who overcame a double mastectomy and hip replacement, is training to race as a jockey at England's prestigious Goodwood Racecourse this July. She's one of 12 women competing in a charity event that's raised over $4.3 million since 2011.
When wildfires scorched 300,000 acres of Oklahoma ranchland, volunteers from across the state grabbed their trucks and trailers to deliver hope by the bale. What started as one man's mission tripled in size within a week.
Olympic gold medalist Hilary Knight is turning an uncomfortable moment into a powerful conversation about celebrating women's achievements. Her response shows how champions handle adversity with grace.
World Cup champion Ellie Kildunne is sharing her battle with body dysmorphia and disordered eating during lockdown. Her message of recovery is giving others the courage to speak up.
A molecular biology student who thought rugby was just another word for soccer is now competing at the highest level of women's rugby. Erica Jarrell-Searcy's journey from midnight horse riding to PWR playoffs shows what happens when curiosity meets grit.
After years of cardio-focused workouts, a New York woman discovered strength training in her 40s and achieved her personal best fitness. She's now lifting heavier, competing athletically, and inspiring others to embrace building muscle at any age.
England's World Cup hero Ellie Kildunne is opening up about her hidden struggle with body dysmorphia and disordered eating during lockdown. Her courage to speak out is helping break the silence around mental health in sports.
Women's rugby is exploding across American colleges, with more than two dozen teams competing for a national title and just 10 programs away from becoming a full NCAA championship sport. From Olympic success to social media stars, the sport is riding a wave of momentum that could transform women's athletics.
A French expat has found her spiritual home celebrating Mahashivaratri in Mauritius for three years running, joining thousands of Hindu pilgrims in the island nation's biggest religious festival. Her story reveals a side of Mauritius most tourists never see.
South Australia will establish a truth-telling commission within months, becoming Australia's second state to advance Indigenous recognition despite the 2023 federal referendum defeat. The $8.5 million commission continues a promise the state made seven years ago.
A federal judge ruled that cutting funding for NPR and PBS based on their viewpoint violates the First Amendment. The decision protects public broadcasters from government retaliation over their journalism.
Paralympic champions and refugee athletes kicked off two days of Para Taekwondo competition in Chuncheon, South Korea, bringing together 165 competitors from 36 nations. The event featured 21 Paralympic medalists and members of the Refugee Team competing on the world stage.
Thomas Cowell, a Southern Arrernte stockman who died in 1959, is finally being returned to Country after his remains spent six decades in a South Australian museum. His reburial during National Reconciliation Week marks a powerful moment of healing for his family and community.
A federal judge ruled that cutting federal funding for NPR and PBS violates First Amendment protections against government retaliation for viewpoint. The decision affirms that the government cannot use funding decisions to punish news organizations for their coverage.
A bronze statue of Dr. Lowitja O'Donoghue now stands on Adelaide's River Torrens, celebrating the trailblazing Aboriginal leader who opened doors for generations. She's the first of six prominent Indigenous South Australians who will be honored with statues across the city.
A 10-year-old's persistent sore throat led his mom to keep seeking answers until doctors discovered acute myeloid leukemia. Her story is helping parents learn the warning signs that could save lives.
NASA's Artemis II crew just gave us a stunning new view of Earth from the moon, recreating the iconic 1968 "Earthrise" photo that launched the environmental movement. The image reminds us why protecting our fragile home planet matters more than ever.
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