Jackie Chan Donating $400M Fortune, Zero to His Son
Martial arts legend Jackie Chan is donating his entire $400 million fortune to charity instead of leaving it to his son. He believes children should earn their own success, not inherit wealth.
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MLB The Show 26 Honors Jackie Robinson with Record Content
Baseball's most important video game is celebrating Jackie Robinson Day with its biggest tribute ever, featuring Negro Leagues legends and educational storylines. Players can unlock dozens of historic baseball heroes while learning about the athletes who changed America's pastime.
Jackie Robinson Ballpark Gets $30M Daytona Beach Upgrade
The historic Florida ballpark where Jackie Robinson first played professional baseball is getting a $30 million renovation that honors his legacy while bringing the stadium into the modern era. The project transforms the 80-year-old venue while preserving the exact field where Robinson broke baseball's color barrier in 1946.
Jackie Robinson Broke Baseball's Color Barrier 79 Years Ago
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first Black player in Major League Baseball, stepping onto the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers and changing American sports forever. His courage under pressure helped move an entire nation toward equality.
Chan Zuckerberg Opens $150M Fund for Rare Disease Research
Patient-led groups fighting rare diseases are getting a massive boost. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative just announced $150 million in funding to help families turn hope into real treatments.
Jackie Robinson: One Man Who Changed America Forever
When Jackie Robinson stepped onto a baseball field in 1947, he did more than break a sports record. He sparked America's Civil Rights Movement and proved one person really can change the world.
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Olympic Legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee to Speak at UCLA
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will deliver the commencement address at UCLA's upcoming graduation ceremony. The legendary athlete, widely considered one of the greatest female athletes of all time, will share her journey with thousands of graduates.
Olympic Legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee Returns to UCLA
Six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will deliver UCLA's 2026 commencement address, returning to the campus where her legendary athletic journey began. The woman Sports Illustrated named the greatest female athlete of the 20th century will inspire graduating Bruins with her message of perseverance and purpose.
Newmarket Honors 'Queen' Jackie for 35 Years of Service
After decades of organizing donation drives, launching the local farmers' market, and helping countless families, Jackie Playter got a surprise of her own. The beloved Newmarket volunteer was stunned when her community turned the tables with a gift just for her.
Jackie the Eagle's Home Needs $10M to Block Development
Millions have watched Jackie the bald eagle raise her family on a live webcam for nearly a decade. Now her fans have six months to save the 62 acres she calls home from becoming a housing development.
Hong Kong's Elim Chan to Lead San Francisco Symphony
Conductor Elim Chan will become the first woman to lead the San Francisco Symphony in its 115-year history when she takes the podium in September 2027. The Hong Kong-born maestro's appointment marks a major milestone for classical music and representation.
Big Bear Eagles Jackie and Shadow Welcome Two Chicks
California's beloved bald eagle pair Jackie and Shadow have welcomed two new chicks after a heartbreaking loss earlier this season. Millions of fans worldwide watched the eggs hatch live on webcam over the weekend.
Jackie Forthman Graduates Recovery Court After 2 Years Sober
After two years of living substance-free, Jackie Forthman graduated from Van Wert County's Recovery Court, a program that helps people overcome addiction while addressing legal challenges. Her achievement represents the success of a community-backed program that's been changing lives since 2014.
Jackie Wiles Wins Olympic Bronze After 4th Place Heartbreak
Portland's Jackie Wiles, 33, captured her first Olympic medal just two days after finishing fourth by milliseconds. The bronze came in a new team event where teamwork turned two individual fourth-place finishes into podium glory.
Olympic Skier Jackie Wiles Gets Hero's Welcome in Portland
Portland native Jackie Wiles returned home Monday night to cheering crowds at PDX after winning Olympic bronze in alpine skiing. The heartwarming homecoming included team mascots, fans, and even a therapy llama celebrating her achievement.
Baseball Legend Dusty Baker Returns to Historic Dodgertown
After 30 years away, baseball icon Dusty Baker returned to Dodgertown, the historic training complex now dedicated to diversifying baseball and honoring Jackie Robinson's legacy. The facility that shaped his career now shapes the future of the sport for underserved youth.
Zuckerberg Pledges $8B to Cure All Disease by 2036
Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan are doubling down on their bold mission to cure or prevent every disease, planning to invest $8 billion in AI-powered medical research over the next decade. Their Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is restructuring to focus entirely on breakthrough science that could transform how we treat illness.
Mom Touches Daughter's Hand Again After Transplant
Jackie Kirwan lost her daughter Georgie to epilepsy, but when she met the woman who received Georgie's hand in a rare transplant, she got to hold her daughter's hand one more time. Their emotional meeting is raising awareness about organ donation and life-changing transplants.
Malaysian Doctor Makes Stem Cell Therapy Accessible to All
A boy with autism who grew up unsure if he'd eat the next day now runs a global stem cell therapy network helping patients once told "there's nothing more we can do." Prof Dr Mike Chan's Malaysian facility is reversing conditions from Parkinson's to kidney failure. ---
Woman Starts Running at 35, Breaks World Record by 51
Susie Chan went from her first exhausting park run to becoming Britain's top female ultra-endurance runner. Her journey through debt, cancer, and personal crisis proves it's never too late to discover your strength.
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