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Julia Scheib became the first Austrian woman in nearly a decade to claim the giant slalom season title, securing her fifth World Cup victory of the year with a thrilling comeback run in Sweden. The 27-year-old's stellar performance ended Austria's nine-year wait for a woman to win the discipline's Crystal Globe.
A £1 million grant will help thousands of people across the UK find and keep safe housing over the next two years. The Julia Rausing Trust's donation to St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity comes as 85% of frontline workers report increased demand for homelessness services.
The Julia Rausing Trust just pledged £1 million over two years to St Martin-in-the-Fields to help thousands escape homelessness across the UK. The funding comes as demand for housing support surges, with 85% of frontline workers reporting increased need in the past year.
When Julia Friar's newborn son was diagnosed with a life-threatening genetic disorder, she transformed her fear into action. Now she's helping families across the country while fundraising for a cure.
Julia de los Angeles and Angie Mead King are breaking barriers in the Philippines' male-dominated racing world. Their success is inspiring more women and girls to chase careers behind the wheel and under the hood.
Julia Vitarello created a personalized medicine that saved her daughter Mila's life eight years ago. Now she's launching a new company to make these life-saving custom treatments available to more families.
Julia Johannesdottir shattered her month-old school record in the 60m hurdles at the American Championships, proving that personal bests are just stepping stones. The Rice University athlete clocked 8.22 seconds and qualified for Saturday's finals.
French biathletes Océane Michelon and Julia Simon claimed gold and silver in the final biathlon event of the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Michelon charging from fourth place to victory despite challenging conditions. The dramatic finish showcased France's biathlon dominance and gave fans an unforgettable Olympic moment.
Two Detroit sisters who both survived breast cancer are leading rival teams in a million-meter rowing challenge to raise $100,000 for a free fitness program helping cancer patients rebuild their strength. Over 80 teams will compete Saturday at CrossFit in the D to expand a program that's already changing lives across Metro Detroit.
Valerie Grenier delivered a commanding performance to win the giant slalom at the World Cup Finals in Hafjell, Norway, marking her biggest victory of the season. Meanwhile, Mikaela Shiffrin secured her latest Overall World Cup title with a clutch final run.
At 31, American skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin just matched a record that stood for decades, tying for the most overall World Cup titles ever won by a woman. Her sixth Crystal Globe puts her alongside Austrian icon Annemarie Moser-Pröll in the history books.
Sienna Barbara completed her final year of high school just months after emergency brain surgery removed a tumor from her brain. Now she's pursuing her dream of becoming a paramedic while advocating for affordable access to life-saving medication.
The Shield family splits time between two stadiums to watch twin brothers Ollie and Harry pursue their professional football dreams. Their dedication is paying off as Ollie flourishes with Brentford's B team this season.
A San Diego attorney is using artificial intelligence to level the playing field against powerful federal agencies, freeing up his time to focus on the human stories that win cases. His approach has already helped secure justice for wrongfully detained children and families who lost loved ones in custody.
Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield received a knighthood for raising over £10 million for motor neurone disease charities through six grueling endurance challenges honoring his late teammate Rob Burrow. The King's Birthday Honours also celebrated actress Helen Mirren, six Lionesses footballers, and the creators of Wallace and Gromit.
Ashley Farquharson earned bronze in luge at the 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming only the second American woman ever to medal in the event. The Park City native's breakthrough came after years of perseverance without a single World Cup victory.
Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa will defend her London Marathon title against Olympic and world champions in what promises to be one of the fastest women's races in history. Four of the six fastest female marathoners ever will compete on April 26.
Over 400 young students in Kentucky just proved they're ready for college-level challenges years ahead of schedule. Western Kentucky University's gifted program recognized these academic standouts who tackled tests designed for students much older than themselves.
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A law student from New Jersey just notched his 20th consecutive Jeopardy! win and tied a record set by none other than the show's current host. Jamie Ding's remarkable streak has earned him over $572,000 and a spot among the game show's all-time greats.
Military sexual violence survivors in Australia can now speak freely about their experiences at an upcoming inquiry after the government waived all non-disclosure agreements. The move comes after years of campaigning by survivors who were legally silenced after reporting abuse.
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