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Part-time NASCAR driver Corey Heim pulled off a daring pass on his own team owner to capture his first Brickyard 400 victory. At just 24 years old, he became the first driver since 1965 to win twice in his first 15 Cup Series starts.
A 22-year-old part-time driver just claimed his first major NASCAR victory in stunning fashion. Corey Heim passed his teammate with two laps to go at the inaugural San Diego street race, proving underdogs can still win big.
Down to their final out and trailing by two runs, the Oakland Athletics pinch-hitter Jonah Heim crushed a game-tying homer for the second time in a week. The dramatic blast sparked a historic comeback from an 11-4 deficit to secure a 12-11 victory over the Angels. #
When Jonah the dog missed out on a hot dog at the Miami Marlins' Bark at the Park night, the team tracked him down to make it right. His story proves that sometimes the smallest disappointments lead to the biggest celebrations.
New Zealand-born football player George Holani just won his first Super Bowl championship with the Seattle Seahawks. The rising star, who shares a connection with rugby legend Jonah Lomu, is bringing pride to his home country on America's biggest sports stage.
Changing "can you help" to "can you be a helper" makes preschoolers 30% more willing to clean up. This simple shift from actions to identities works on adults too.
A business leader from one elite Ghanaian school just publicly saluted its biggest rival after 150 years of competition. The gesture highlights how their historic rivalry pushed both institutions to produce generations of world leaders.
George Holani became just the second New Zealand-born player to win a Super Bowl when his Seattle Seahawks dominated the Patriots 29-13. The Auckland native honored his Tongan and Kiwi roots by wearing traditional attire to the biggest game of his life.
Ten cancer survivors rode in semi-trucks through Iowa farm country Thursday night as local truckers kicked off a weekend fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The emotional convoy brought two counties together in support of neighbors who've beaten the disease.
Thailand's internet-famous pygmy hippo is getting a major home improvement after public concern sparked positive change. The zoo responded to online feedback by announcing a massive new habitat expansion.
Shannon Armsworthy was surprised at an Earth Day assembly when she learned she'd won a Golden Apple Award for her two decades of putting faith and compassion at the heart of teaching. Her students say she doesn't just give answers—she guides them to find their own.
New England's rookie quarterback didn't tell a soul about his game-winning decision on the AFC Championship's most crucial play. His gutsy call just sent the Patriots back to the Super Bowl for the first time in years.
A rare moment of unity in Ghana as the Asantehene honors the current president and two former leaders together for their work bringing peace to long-divided regions. The joint ceremony celebrates statesmanship over party politics.
A school board in Maryland just celebrated six extraordinary students who are already making their mark through academic achievement, leadership, and community service. From an aspiring international biologist in fifth grade to a high school artist headed for the publishing world, these young people show what dedication looks like.
Young athletes from York and Adams counties brought home nine medals on Day 2 of Pennsylvania's state track and field championships. Their performances showcased years of dedication paying off on the biggest stage.
A freshman hockey player scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give Chenango Forks their third championship in four years. The Blue Devils survived an incredible six-goal comeback attempt to win 7-6.
Two 23-year-old Canadian pitchers struck out MLB superstars Bryce Harper and Cal Raleigh on baseball's biggest stage, proving their country's talent pool runs deeper than ever. Despite a quarterfinal loss, Team Canada's future has never looked brighter.
Nigeria's men's volleyball team kicks off their championship campaign in Tunisia this week with dreams of reaching the 2028 Olympics. The 14-player squad faces Chad Wednesday in a tournament that doubles as their pathway to Los Angeles.
Josh Hoey broke a nearly three-decade-old world record in the men's indoor 800m, with his brothers by his side as pacers. The 26-year-old American shattered Wilson Kipketer's legendary mark at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston.
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have discovered a three-drug combination that completely eliminated HIV in newborn primates, offering hope for a cure instead of lifelong treatment. The breakthrough could transform care for 1.3 million children living with HIV worldwide.
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