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A Georgia city restaffed its economic development office after seven months and shifted focus to helping the 90% of local businesses with fewer than 20 employees thrive. The team is connecting with Hispanic business owners, honoring legacy companies, and working with nearly full occupancy across retail and industrial spaces.
Mexico is heading into its 18th World Cup appearance, second only to Brazil in tournament history. From Juan Carreño Lara's first goal in 1930 to today's stars, El Tri has built a legacy of perseverance and passion on soccer's biggest stage.
Scientists discovered that the immune cells flowing through your veins right now evolved from single-celled organisms that lived 700 million years ago. This breakthrough reveals how your body still carries the legacy of Earth's earliest ancestors.
The Good Samaritan Project is hosting a special gathering Wednesday to celebrate the service and sacrifice of local law enforcement officers. The event reflects founder Paula Davis's deep personal connection to police work through her family's legacy of service.
A Nigerian startup called Veda Legacy uses voice calls and AI to capture how dementia patients think and make decisions before the disease erases their reasoning patterns forever. The phone-based system helps families preserve their loved ones' wisdom, values, and decision-making frameworks while they can still articulate them.
French tennis star Gael Monfils played his last French Open at 38, leaving behind a legacy of magical play and a powerful mission to inspire young Black tennis players. After reaching the semifinals in 2008 and captivating fans for nearly two decades, he's focused on opening doors for the next generation.
Sonny Rollins, the saxophone icon who practiced for hours on a New York bridge and earned the title "Saxophone Colossus," has died at 95. His seven-decade career shaped the sound of modern jazz and inspired generations of musicians worldwide.
A century after his birth, Miles Davis remains one of jazz's most transformative artists, reinventing his sound decade after decade. Radio stations and music lovers worldwide are celebrating the trumpeter's revolutionary legacy with special programming and tributes.
England midfielder Ella Toone is turning her grief into purpose by continuing her late father's dream of inspiring young girls through football. After losing her biggest supporter to cancer, she's helping run an academy that carries on his legacy.
Malcolm Campbell spent nearly three decades transforming Kawerau, New Zealand, from his butcher shop counter to the mayor's office. His vision turned a small town into an economic powerhouse while never forgetting the names of neighbors he served.
New research shows that thinking about the legacy you'll leave behind isn't just for older people—it can improve mental health and bring more meaning to life at any age. From donating organs to passing down values, people are finding hope in considering their lasting impact.
French tennis star Gael Monfils is retiring after two decades of electrifying courts and opening doors for Black athletes in tennis. His legacy extends far beyond his 13 ATP titles.
The racing world is honoring late NASCAR champion Kyle Busch in a beautiful way at this year's Indianapolis 500. His iconic No. 18 will race again, carrying his legacy around the legendary speedway.
Ken Mak created a tree adoption program to rescue 53 fruit trees planted by his grandfather before bulldozers arrive at his Hong Kong village. So far, 14 trees have found new homes thanks to his heartfelt campaign.
Scottish captain Andy Robertson is ending his nine-year Liverpool career having won nine major trophies and redefined what a defender can do. The former fourth-tier player departs as one of the club's most beloved figures, now heading to captain Scotland at their first World Cup in 28 years.
Eleven graduating seniors from Veterans Memorial High School received the Leyton Hernandez Legacy Scholarship, honoring a coach and teacher who shaped their lives. The award celebrates both the students' achievements and the lasting impact Hernandez made across campus before his recent passing.
Manchester City is honoring departing manager Pep Guardiola with a renamed stadium stand and statue after a decade of unprecedented success. The tribute opens during his final game this Sunday.
After a decade transforming Manchester City and English football itself, legendary manager Pep Guardiola announces his departure with six Premier League titles and a lasting legacy. His tactical innovations have reshaped how the game is played from elite clubs down to grassroots coaches.
Five months after Jane Goodall's passing, her grandson Merlin Van Lawick is stepping up to continue her conservation mission from Tanzania. Through storytelling and community work, he's bringing her message of hope rooted in action to a new generation.
Civil rights leader Bob Woodson spent 40 years proving that communities solve their own problems best when given the right support. His Woodson Center helped grassroots leaders secure funding and training to transform neighborhoods from the inside out.
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