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Bayern Munich's Vincent Kompany isn't just leading his team to another title. He's using his platform to fight racism in football, drawing on personal experiences and his father's legacy as a refugee-turned-mayor.
Purdue point guard Braden Smith just became only the fifth player in Division I college basketball history to reach 1,000 career assists. The senior star reached the milestone during a game against Michigan State, cementing his legacy as one of college basketball's greatest playmakers.
The City of Griffin, Georgia dedicated a community center to honor Sgt. Todd Thomas, who died from COVID-19 in 2021, just a year before his planned retirement. The center at the South Precinct will serve youth and families while keeping his legacy of service alive for generations.
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In the heart of Nelson Mandela Bay, a 200-year-old cathedral continues to stand as a living monument to history, faith, and community. St Mary's Cathedral, designed by the city's first architect in 1825, houses artifacts some believe date back to the 14th century.
Kathleen Clement, who passed away at 97, devoted more than six decades to documenting Mexico's endangered landscapes through luminous, layered paintings. Her work bridged art and environmental advocacy, earning international recognition and inspiring generations to see the fragile beauty around them. #
Camera traps captured a rare snow leopard in Uzbekistan's Gissar State Nature Reserve, proving these elusive "ghosts of the mountain" still roam the protected peaks. An unexpected legacy of Soviet-era conservation is now helping save one of the world's most endangered big cats.
When rapid expansion stripped Bengaluru of its trees in the 1980s, one forest officer responded by planting 1.5 million trees that still bloom pink across the city each summer. His careful planning and community involvement created a green legacy that protects the city decades later. #
The Man in Black arrived 94 years ago, transforming music forever with his deep voice and genre-defying sound. From prison concerts to Hall of Fame honors, Johnny Cash's legacy still inspires artists today.
Army veteran Babette Peyton became a champion archer after a military injury left her partially paralyzed, winning over 150 medals with a unique mouth-draw technique. Her niece remembers a woman who never frowned and inspired everyone she met.
The world's top-ranked amateur golfer just made University of Oregon history. Kiara Romero claimed her fifth career tournament victory, breaking a 15-year school record that proves she's building a legacy beyond her college years.
A North Carolina history teacher is keeping a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor's legacy alive by sharing his story of courage with middle schoolers. Steve Goldberg promised his friend Abe Piasek he would continue teaching hope through history.
Dr. Mirion Bowers became the first Black chairman of Los Angeles's oldest hospital and built training programs that opened medicine to physicians of color across America. Three generations of his family now carry forward his legacy of breaking down barriers in healthcare.
England's 1966 World Cup hero Bobby Moore stands immortalized in bronze at Wembley Stadium, the very ground where he lifted football's greatest prize. His legacy endures 33 years after his death, inspiring new generations with a story of triumph over adversity.
Across America, farmers are rejecting offers worth tens of millions from tech companies wanting to build data centers on their rural land. Their choice shows that some things matter more than money.
The family of legendary Nigerian journalist Dele Giwa has launched a free online archive featuring decades of his groundbreaking work. The digital research center preserves the writings of one of Africa's most courageous reporters for future generations.
After Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane died from ALS at 53, his entertainment community rallied to raise over $415,000 for his wife and two teenage daughters. The outpouring shows how Hollywood takes care of its own in times of tragedy.
When Bengaluru faced concrete sprawl in the 1980s, one forestry officer planted pink-blooming trees that now transform the city into a garden paradise every spring. His 40-year legacy proves urban forests can thrive alongside modern cities.
Team USA's men's hockey team dedicated their Olympic gold medal victory to Johnny Gaudreau, bringing his young children onto the ice for the celebration. The fallen star's family watched as his teammates carried his legacy to the podium.
Five former Boston University hockey players made history Sunday, bringing home America's first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey in 46 years. The victory came exactly 46 years after BU alumni helped pull off the legendary "Miracle on Ice."
Bindi and Robert Irwin shared emotional tributes to their late father Steve Irwin on what would have been his 64th birthday. Nearly 20 years after his death, the Crocodile Hunter's legacy lives on through his children's conservation work and love for wildlife.
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