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Dutch cycling star Lorena Wiebes conquered a challenging climb and sprinted to victory in the Tour de France Femmes opener, claiming her sixth career stage win. The 27-year-old overcame self-doubt and tough competition to extend her record as the race's most successful sprinter.
Lorena Wiebes sprinted to victory in the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes, claiming the yellow jersey and her 10th Tour stage win. The Dutch rider's triumph in Lausanne marks another milestone in her impressive 132-win career.
When Tyler Wiebe's motorcycle was crushed beneath a car in Brisbane, bystanders had seconds to save him before the pressure on his chest stopped his heart. The father of two is alive today because strangers refused to give up, even when their first two attempts failed.
A community fundraiser brought together music, faith, and powerful stories from women whose lives have been transformed by a local drop-in centre. The "Worship Around the World" event celebrated connection while raising money to expand services and welcome more women.
A new charity chapter in Chilliwack, B.C. has delivered 19 handmade beds to children who were sleeping on the floor. Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers build beds at no cost for families struggling to provide this basic necessity.
A 21-year-old Rarámuri runner from Mexico's mountains has been invited to compete in the world's largest women's marathon. Juana Ramírez represents a bridge between ancient Indigenous running traditions and modern athletics.
The beloved stop-motion character Tiny Chef is back on screens just months after his Nickelodeon show was canceled. He's partnering with Ikea to promote plant-based eating in a new three-episode series.
Kansas City Current's Temwa Chawinga scored the franchise's first regular season hat trick on Mother's Day, leading her team to a 3-0 victory before a sold-out home crowd. The reigning two-time MVP broke her goal drought in spectacular fashion while extending the Current's historic home winning streak.
Fifty volunteers in Chile spent 12 hours answering chatbot queries by hand, fielding 25,000 requests to spotlight AI's environmental toll. Their message: not every question needs an instant answer, especially when it drains water from drought-stricken communities.
On January 31, residents of Quilicura, Chile will personally answer every question submitted to Quili.AI, replacing artificial intelligence with what they call "analog intelligence." The creative protest highlights the massive environmental cost of data centers while giving their community a voice.
Colorado just signed a law that cleans up its tax code while expanding credits for renewable energy, wildfire protection, and local food access. The new law cuts wasteful exemptions to fund programs that help families and small businesses.
A groundbreaking economic development hub just launched in central Mexico with a half-billion dollar investment aimed at creating over 5,000 jobs while boosting local manufacturing. The project represents Mexico's bold strategy to produce more goods domestically and attract both national and international companies to underserved regions.
Despite war at home, Ukraine is helping Mexico launch its first Antarctic research campaign. Eight Mexican scientists just set sail on a Ukrainian icebreaker for climate studies that could protect coastlines worldwide.
Manitoba just created a groundbreaking judicial role focused entirely on healing relationships with Indigenous communities. Judge Jerilee Ryle, an Anishinaabe woman, will bridge cultures and help rebuild trust in a justice system that has long failed Indigenous people.
A new apartment building in Steinbach, Manitoba will provide affordable housing and round-the-clock psychiatric care for people at risk of homelessness. The model already works in neighboring Winkler, where tenants are learning to rebuild their lives with support they can count on.
Researchers at the University of Oslo have found a way to halt cancer stem cells in acute myeloid leukemia by targeting a molecule previously thought to worsen the disease. The breakthrough could lead to personalized treatments that stop cancer before it spreads.
Colombia just witnessed a remarkable 252% surge in electric vehicle sales in a single month, with over 5,000 new EVs hitting the roads. The country is now racing to build the charging infrastructure needed to support this green transportation revolution.