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When you live in South Florida with no mountains or trails, training for a 100-mile mountain ultramarathon takes creativity. Jack Espy is logging massive road miles to prepare for August's brutal Leadville 100.
When Babasaheb Deshmukh's daughter couldn't study past fourth grade, he gave away 100 acres of family land to build Maharashtra's first residential school for girls. That single act of generosity has now educated over 100,000 underprivileged students.
Hannah Cox went from never running to completing 100 consecutive marathons across 4,200km of India in just 100 days. The 41-year-old conquered scorching heat, tiger country, and serious illness to trace her late father's heritage along a historic route.
A 28-year-old Chinese runner just completed an almost unthinkable feat: running 100 kilometers every single day for 100 days without rest. His journey from pandemic business owner to world record holder inspired thousands to join him along the way.
Scientists analyzed nearly a century of human hair samples and discovered lead levels dropped 100-fold after the EPA banned leaded gasoline in the 1970s. The study proves environmental regulations work when we need that reminder most.
Scientists analyzed a century of human hair samples and found lead levels dropped 100-fold after the EPA banned leaded gas in the 1970s. This remarkable study proves environmental regulations can transform public health within a single generation.
Four legendary American ski and snowboard athletes earned spots on TIME's first-ever list of the 100 most influential people in sports. The recognition celebrates careers that redefined what's possible on snow and inspired millions worldwide.
Costa Rica just scored three spots on Corona's prestigious 2026 Beach 100 list, showcasing the country's stunning coastal diversity from Caribbean surf to Pacific whale watching. The recognition puts a global spotlight on beaches that capture why this tiny nation remains a tourism powerhouse.
A couple who bought land for their own four horses now runs a 100-acre sanctuary that's saved over 100 animals from slaughterhouses. They've found forever homes for 65 horses while offering therapy programs for veterans and trauma survivors.
A Massachusetts company built a "robot kindergarten" where 100 two-armed robots learn real-world tasks from human tutors across the globe. The system spots learning problems 100 times faster than traditional training methods.
Seven Longboat Key leaders are bringing together 100 women who will each donate $1,000 in a single evening to transform a local nonprofit's future. The February event lets attendees vote on which of three finalists receives the entire $100,000.
Novak Djokovic just became the second player ever to win 100 matches at the Australian Open, and he's made history no one else can claim. The Serbian champion is now the first player to achieve 100 victories at three different Grand Slam tournaments.
A youth-led giving circle just celebrated two years of charitable donations by helping hundreds of feral cats get the care they need. The 100 Kids for Change Oceanside group is racing toward 100 members with help from local service clubs.
A family-owned Canadian poultry company is building a massive new facility in Woodstock, Ontario, creating 100 jobs and strengthening the region's food supply chain. The $100 million investment marks the largest expansion in company history.
Lester Wright raced 100 meters in 26 seconds at age 100, setting a world record that showed thousands how refusing to quit can carry you through a century. His daughter says he lived by one rule: never stop.
A startup from the University of Texas developed a "chemical sponge" that captures valuable minerals from polluted water with zero toxic chemicals. Lab tests show it grabs 100% of critical elements like cobalt while working 100 times faster than current methods.
A Colorado power cooperative delivered 100% renewable energy to 45,000 members this March, proving clean energy goals are still advancing despite national policy shifts. Holy Cross Energy is now averaging 92% clean power in 2026 and remains on track to hit its 100% renewable target by 2030.
For the first time ever, every public university in Hong Kong has ranked in the top 100 of Asia's most prestigious education rankings. The achievement confirms Hong Kong as the only city in the world with five universities in the global top 100.
The European Union and UNICEF just delivered 100 tons of life-saving supplies to help fight an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The massive humanitarian effort will support 100,000 people with medicine, protective equipment, and essential treatments.
A southern white rhino born at The Wilds in Ohio represents more than two decades of conservation success for a species that once numbered fewer than 100. The 100-pound calf joins one of North America's largest multigenerational rhino herds.
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