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The son of imprisoned Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai sees new hope for his father's freedom as President Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi next week. The diplomatic meeting could open doors for the 76-year-old media mogul who has become a symbol of press freedom.
British comedian Jimmy Carr paused his standup show to share surprisingly wise parenting advice when an audience member asked for help. His reframe on "tough love" has parents everywhere rethinking how kindness really works.
Jimmy Fallon asked viewers to share their most mortifying moments of being caught red-handed, and the responses are comedy gold. From teachers ditching class to accidental group text disasters, these cringe-worthy confessions prove we've all been there.
The man who scored the goal that sent New Zealand to the 2010 World Cup is now mentoring the next generation of football talent. Rory Fallon has been named head coach of Auckland FC's reserve team.
Before he was drafted into the NHL, Devils star Jack Hughes wrote a letter to his future self predicting he'd win Olympic gold with his brothers. On The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon read those exact words back to him after it all came true in Milan.
Jimmy Wales says strangers on the internet built something reliable that AI can't replace. The Wikipedia co-founder shares why human judgment beats artificial intelligence for knowledge.
American archer Jimmy Lutz just broke a compound archery world record that stood for a decade, missing a perfect score by just one point. His stunning 719 out of 720 performance at a Florida competition beat the previous mark by a single point.
An ancient disease that once infected 3.5 million people yearly is now down to just 10 cases globally, bringing humanity one step closer to wiping out only the second human disease in history. The milestone honors President Jimmy Carter's lifelong dream to outlast the final Guinea worm.
A Mobile, Alabama oyster bar made good on a decades-old promise when Jim Rush, 99, walked in with his son Jimmy, 80, to claim their free meal. The quirky sign hung by the original owner seemed impossible, but the Rush family proved patience pays off.
World champion Jimmy Gressier ran a jaw-dropping 12:51 to break the European 5km record in Lille, missing the world record by just two seconds. The thrilling race saw three runners finish faster than the previous European best.
Jimmy Gressier ran the third-fastest 5K in history at 12:51, coming within two seconds of the world record in Lille, France. Four runners shattered records in a day of historic racing that saw a 17-year-old Ethiopian break into the all-time top three.
Jimmy Gressier came heartbreakingly close to breaking the world 5km record in front of his home crowd in Lille, falling just two seconds short while still smashing the European record. The French world champion's electric performance shows how close humanity is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in distance running.
Uganda is taking proactive steps to protect communities in its high-risk West Nile region by deploying a top health official to strengthen Ebola surveillance and response systems. Dr. Jimmy Opigo will work with local leaders to ensure districts are prepared to detect and respond to any suspected cases before they spread.
Stephen Colbert closed 11 years of late-night television with music, laughter, and a touching gift from Paul McCartney. The emotional finale brought together comedy legends and ended with a Beatles tribute in the same studio where the band debuted 62 years ago.
The rapper quietly paid rent for every tenant in his grandmother's Harlem apartment building, inspired by a stranger's kindness during his childhood in homeless shelters. He chose to give privately, without cameras or fanfare.
Beatles legend Paul McCartney gave Stephen Colbert's 11-season Late Show run a musical sendoff with a surprise appearance and heartfelt conversation. The emotional finale brought together comedy legends and ended with McCartney and Colbert singing "Hello, Goodbye" together.
A father and son became the first pair in decades to redeem a quirky restaurant promise: free oysters to any 80-year-old who walks in with his dad. The moment was 50 years in the making for this Alabama family.
After actress Anne Hathaway praised Knicks player OG Anunoby on national TV, he delivered a stunning 29-point performance that helped his team achieve the biggest playoff win in franchise history. Sometimes the best kind of fan support comes from unexpected places.
A man who broke three Guinness World Records walking barefoot on Legos turned his painful childhood memories into a charity that's delivered 20,000 building sets to 62 children's hospitals. Russell Cassevah cashed out his retirement to make sick kids smile.
Olympic hockey legend Hilary Knight played through a torn knee ligament to score the game-tying goal that led Team USA to gold. The 36-year-old revealed the injury after becoming her country's all-time Olympic points and goals leader.
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