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Leyanis Pérez has won three consecutive world championships in triple jump by age 24, but the Cuban athlete still dreams of standing atop an Olympic podium. She's training hard for the 2026 season with her sights set on breaking 15 meters and finally claiming that elusive Olympic medal.
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says a three-week hospitalization with sepsis led to a spiritual awakening that changed his life. Now he's publicly apologizing for past mistakes and sharing his journey back to faith with millions of followers.
Elizabeth Perez, a U.S. Navy veteran and founder of clean energy developer GC Green, is pushing forward with renewable energy projects in tribal communities even as federal funding faces uncertainty. Her work represents a growing movement toward energy sovereignty in Indian Country.
After spending five years bouncing between doctors before getting diagnosed with endometriosis, María Teresa Pérez Zaballos founded a biotech startup to help millions of women get answers faster. Her company, Endogene.Bio, is developing diagnostic tools that could transform how this painful condition is detected.
Florida's Republican-led House just rejected a plan to weaken school vaccination requirements, protecting decades-old health protections for kids. House Speaker Daniel Perez, a father of three, said he's uncomfortable with children attending school without protection from measles, mumps, polio, and chickenpox.
When Bobby Witt Jr. dodged a celebratory water cooler, security guard Teresa Luevano became an accidental splash zone victim. The next day, the guilty Royals players returned with the perfect apology gift.
A black lab trained as a seeing-eye dog alerted his owner to a dangerous blood clot by repeatedly pressing his head on the exact spot of the injury. The intuitive behavior prompted a hospital visit that likely saved Luis Perez's life.
Thirteen young adults just graduated from a six-month program that's opening doors to California's booming clean energy workforce. The hands-on training helped low-income families while building real job skills for careers in energy efficiency.
When injuries sidelined Atlanta's star pitcher, two overlooked players stepped up to secure a crucial win. Their performance proves that every team member matters, even those waiting in the wings.
Three men who witnessed England's only World Cup victory returned to the team's 1966 training base, now a care home, to watch the legendary match again. Their vivid memories and £8 tickets prove some moments never fade.
When Texas banned Pride crosswalks, El Paso found a creative workaround that celebrates their LGBTQ+ community. The city wrapped downtown street lights in colorful Pride-themed cylinders that stay within the law.
A Belgian Malinois named Titan dedicated 13 years to finding survivors of earthquakes, floods, and storms across three continents. The heroic search dog from Alicante, Spain, became so beloved that firefighters created a plush toy in his honor to comfort children during emergencies.
Lionel Messi became the all-time World Cup scoring leader with his 17th goal as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas. Thousands of passionate fans from across the Americas packed Dallas Stadium to witness soccer history.
A 21-year-old who beat childhood cancer and lives with epilepsy got a three-day VIP experience with his beloved Miami Hurricanes basketball team. The surprise celebration, organized by Dream On 3 nonprofit, included meeting players, coaches, and throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game.
Valdosta State accounting students are saving families hundreds of dollars by preparing taxes for free. For seven years running, these trained volunteers have helped thousands of South Georgians keep more of their hard-earned money.
Before dawn on a freezing winter morning, 20 volunteers fanned out across Washington's Tri-Cities to find the area's most vulnerable homeless residents and offer them help. Armed with sleeping bags, supplies, and hotel vouchers, they're making sure no one gets left behind in the cold.
Scientists at UCLA discovered that clearing out damaged immune cells reversed fatty liver disease in mice, even when they kept eating unhealthy food. The breakthrough could transform treatment for a condition affecting up to 40% of Los Angeles residents.
Researchers at ETH Zurich created a breakthrough catalyst that transforms carbon dioxide into methanol more efficiently than ever before. By using single atoms instead of metal clumps, they've opened a pathway to climate-neutral fuel production.
A new EU-backed data platform is tackling the stark reality that women-led deep tech startups receive just 12% of venture funding. The initiative combines hard numbers with real solutions to change who gets funded in Europe's most critical technologies.
Ottawa Township High School celebrated students who went above and beyond with a special breakfast honoring their character and academic excellence. Faculty and staff nominated deserving teens for showing integrity and outstanding classroom performance.
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