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Olympic swimming legend Katie Ledecky celebrated teammate Kate Douglass' world record, saying witnessing history inspires everyone to reach higher. After her own dominant weekend, Ledecky shared how being present for record-breaking moments creates a rising tide for the entire sport.
The most decorated female Olympian in history just shared what 14 Olympic medals taught her about America. Her answer reveals why competition brings out our best.
Stanford University and the family of soccer star Katie Meyer reached a settlement that will create a lasting legacy in her name. The agreement brings positive change to how universities support students facing disciplinary proceedings.
Thirty-one Katy ISD schools made the 2025 Texas Honor Roll for academic excellence and closing student achievement gaps. The district ranks among Texas's top performers, with more Honor Roll schools than nearly any other district in the state.
Three-time Olympic medalist Katie Archibald is retiring from professional cycling at 32 to pursue her new passion as a nurse. The decorated athlete leaves at the top of her game, still holding world records and championship titles.
Three-time Olympic medalist Katie Archibald is hanging up her racing jersey to pursue her dream career in nursing. The 32-year-old Scottish cycling champion says she's "fallen completely in love" with helping patients.
Boxing champion Katie Taylor will headline her final fight at Dublin's iconic 82,000-seat Croke Park stadium, fulfilling a career dream. The Irish legend faces unbeaten Flora Pili in front of her home crowd this summer.
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh shattered her own world record in the 100m butterfly for the 13th consecutive time, clocking 54.33 seconds at the Fort Lauderdale Open. Olympic champions Katie Ledecky and Leon Marchand also claimed victories on the final night of the star-studded swimming event.
Katie Holmes shared a heartfelt handwritten letter honoring her Dawson's Creek co-star James Van Der Beek, who died at 48 after battling bowel cancer. The touching tribute celebrates their bond and his legacy as a devoted father and courageous friend.
When Team Canada withdrew athletes from a competition, it cost American skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender her shot at a sixth Olympics. Now Olympic committees from a dozen countries are standing with her to demand fairness.
Boxing legend Katie Taylor will retire in front of 80,000 fans at Dublin's Croke Park on September 5, marking the most iconic moment in women's boxing history. The Irish champion who fought the first sanctioned female amateur bout in Ireland will end her groundbreaking career where it all began.
Katie Spivakovsky, an MIT senior studying biological engineering and artificial intelligence, has been selected as a 2026-27 Churchill Scholar. She'll pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University while continuing her groundbreaking work in cancer treatment and gene therapy.
At 87, Holocaust survivor Kati Preston held hundreds of high school students spellbound with her story of resilience and resistance. Her message: don't be a bystander when others need help.
British tennis star Katie Boulter pulled off the biggest victory of her career, defeating world number two Elena Rybakina to reach the Queen's Club semi-finals. The 29-year-old thrilled home fans with her gutsy performance, saving 12 of 14 break points in a thrilling three-set battle.
Britain's Katie Boulter claimed her fourth career tennis title with a comeback victory in the Czech Republic, just weeks after hiring a new coach. The 29-year-old dedicated her win to her team after what she called the hardest year of her career.
Australian singer Katy Steele is stripping down her biggest hits from the 2000s band Little Birdy, revealing how her voice and perspective have transformed since her teenage stardom. Her new EP "Undressed" pairs reimagined classics with intimate covers of legendary tracks.
Boxing legend Katie Taylor will retire in front of 80,000 fans at Dublin's Croke Park on September 5th, capping a groundbreaking career that transformed women's boxing forever. The Irish icon's final fight represents the biggest moment in women's combat sports history.
British tennis player Katie Boulter pulled off the biggest upset of her career, defeating world number two Elena Rybakina at Queen's Club in front of a roaring home crowd. The world number 73 saved 12 break points to reach her first semi-final at the prestigious tournament.
British tennis player Katie Boulter fought back from six set points down to defeat the opponent who knocked her out of the US Open two years ago. The victory continues her impressive 2026 comeback, marking her second tournament win in as many months.
A young girl's quick thinking during a family beach trip helped rescue one of only 10 Kemp's ridley sea turtles spotted in North Carolina this year. Her call to volunteers saved the world's smallest and most endangered sea turtle species.
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