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Argentine filmmaker Federico Luis took home the prestigious Short Film Palme d'Or at Cannes for his boxing drama about a child learning life's toughest lessons. The unanimous win marks his second honor at the world's most celebrated film festival.
Luis Lara robbed a home run with such style that even the umpires didn't believe it. The Milwaukee Brewers outfielder's spectacular catch came on a night his team clinched a playoff spot with a record-setting 20-0 victory.
A California city is making it easier than ever for residents to give back this spring with a new online portal connecting volunteers to dozens of opportunities. From painting murals to restoring natural spaces, San Luis Obispo is proving that community spirit is alive and thriving.
April is Global Volunteer Month, and San Luis Obispo is going all out with hands-on opportunities from invasive plant removal to graffiti cleanup. Whether you've been volunteering for years or want to try it for the first time, the city has made it easier than ever to pitch in. ---
New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. launched a three-run, walk-off home run in the 11th inning to beat the Pirates 4-2. The dramatic win showed the 2026 Mets are already a different team than last year's squad that lost all 70 games when trailing after eight innings.
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At 18, pink-haired Lara Markthaler is leading South Africa's biggest Winter Olympics team ever to Milano Cortina. She started skiing at 18 months old and chose her sport over six gold medals in mountain biking.
Former Miss Universe Lara Dutta opened up about waiting until age 47 to marry, prioritizing financial independence and self-awareness over societal timelines. Her story challenges the pressure many women face to rush into marriage before they're truly ready.
Joanna Lara Fabikun is rewriting the pageant playbook as a working mother and corporate executive competing for Miss Universe Great Britain. Her journey proves that ambition, motherhood, and career success can thrive together at any age.
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a Cuban artist who spent five years in prison for peaceful protest, landed in Miami to a hero's welcome after the US granted him humanitarian parole. The co-founder of the San Isidro Movement now has a second chance to create art in freedom.
Railway workers in Mexico captured rare footage of jaguar cubs and a black bear near train tracks, delighting residents and confirming endangered species are thriving in the region. The sightings suggest wildlife corridors are working to protect these vulnerable animals.
Luis Carlos walked into brain surgery at 14 telling himself to "inspire courage and strength." Now in remission, the Memphis teen just had a FedEx cargo plane named in his honor.
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.
A Louisiana judge just made history by allowing a former NBA signee to play college basketball again, challenging decades of NCAA eligibility rules. RJ Luis Jr. gets a second chance at his college dreams after his professional career never took off.
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.
A Buenos Aires street will bear the name of José Luis Cabezas, a news photographer killed in 1997 after exposing a powerful businessman. The tribute honors his legacy as a symbol of press freedom and journalistic courage in Argentina.
Scientists accidentally discovered over 750 Ice Age fossils—including saber-toothed tigers and mammoths—in a secret cave in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The remarkable collection will soon be displayed publicly so everyone can witness this window into our ancient past.
The language learning app is putting results over robot usage. CEO Luis von Ahn says performance reviews will focus on quality work, not forcing AI adoption where it doesn't help.
A grocery store manager in Puebla, Mexico risked his life to rescue a three-year-old girl who ran into oncoming traffic. Luis Cruz grabbed the child just moments before a minivan would have struck her.
A female Ukrainian commander leading 25 drone pilots on the front lines has become the subject of a powerful new biography. Veteran journalist Lara Marlowe calls her "the most extraordinary woman I have ever met."
A lifelong Lara Croft fan just claimed a world record with 291 Tomb Raider games in her collection. What started as childhood nostalgia turned into a record-breaking passion that helps her cope with a chronic illness.
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