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Two legendary Mardi Gras krewes celebrated unity and diversity at their 26-year tradition in Kenner, Louisiana. The royalty from Zulu and Argus showed what Mardi Gras truly stands for: bringing communities together.
What began as a brave protest for equality in 1978 has transformed into one of the world's most joyful celebrations of LGBTQIA+ pride. Sydney's Mardi Gras parade returns this Saturday, honoring decades of progress and the activists who made it possible.
Scott Dixon-Smith, who spent years hiding his sexuality in corporate America, will march proudly in Sydney's Mardi Gras tonight with his guide dog Pretzel by his side. After 30 years of living with complete blindness, he's celebrating both his identity and newfound independence.
Louisiana State University students developed 3D-printed beads that dissolve naturally and grow okra plants, offering a solution to the 46 tons of plastic beads that clogged New Orleans storm drains. Three parade krewes are testing the PlantMe Beads this Carnival season.
Miles Crawford rescued a man during Hurricane Francine while cameras rolled, and now New Orleans is celebrating him in the best way possible. This Saturday's Legion of Mars parade will honor the nurse alongside other everyday heroes who put others first.
Mardi Gras is getting a green makeover as New Orleans tests biodegradable beads embedded with okra seeds. Instead of filling landfills with lead-laden plastic, festival-goers could soon toss gifts that bloom into beautiful flowers.
Lily Zataar, an 8-year-old brain cancer survivor from New Orleans, answered her door to discover she'd been chosen as the 2026 Bionic Bitty Babe. She'll spend the year dancing alongside an inspiring team of cancer survivors in Mardi Gras parades and community events.
Sydney's famous Mardi Gras parade drew thousands of marchers and spectators just days after Oxford Street earned a spot on Australia's National Heritage List. The celebration honored both queer history and the 78ers who started it all nearly five decades ago.
Former Olympic tennis player Mardy Fish claimed his third American Century Championship title at Lake Tahoe, showcasing how athletic excellence translates across sports. The 44-year-old dominated the celebrity golf tournament with a commanding performance that outpaced NBA star Stephen Curry and hockey legend Joe Pavelski.
For over a century, Black New Orleanians have spent thousands of hours and dollars hand-sewing dazzling suits to honor their ancestors and celebrate cultural pride. The Mardi Gras Indian tradition transforms neighborhoods into vibrant displays of art, history, and resilience every year.
DJ Daniel, once given months to live after a brain and spine cancer diagnosis, rode the star float at a Louisiana parade that drew 20,000 people. The teenager is now on a mission to be sworn into 1,000 law enforcement agencies.
When Sarah Malone lost her husband Norman at 49, her Indigenous community showed her that widows aren't relics but valued members of society. Their support transformed her grief into purpose.
A father and son became the first pair in decades to redeem a quirky restaurant promise: free oysters to any 80-year-old who walks in with his dad. The moment was 50 years in the making for this Alabama family.
Beloved Australian comedian Magda Szubanski announced she's in remission after completing chemotherapy for stage four mantle cell lymphoma. The Kath and Kim star shared the "fantastic news" nine months after her rare blood cancer diagnosis.
A Mobile, Alabama oyster bar made good on a decades-old promise when Jim Rush, 99, walked in with his son Jimmy, 80, to claim their free meal. The quirky sign hung by the original owner seemed impossible, but the Rush family proved patience pays off.
A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry is hearing solutions to revitalize Sydney's struggling live music scene, including free public transport on weekends. Industry leaders say better transit access could help young audiences across Greater Sydney enjoy more live shows.
Germany's most famous street festival is getting a youth-driven musical transformation, with TikTok hits and electronic beats replacing traditional brass bands. Young artists singing in local dialect are filling stadiums and turning a centuries-old celebration into a year-round cultural movement.
Floyd Cardoz became the first chef to prove Indian food deserved a place at the world's finest tables. His groundbreaking New York restaurant Tabla earned rave reviews in 1999 and changed how critics viewed Indian cuisine forever.
Sophie Adenot became France's second woman in space as she and three crewmates successfully launched to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The nine-month mission marks a historic moment for European space exploration and brings the ISS back to full capacity.
Seagrass meadows work like invisible bodyguards for coastlines, anchoring sediment and weakening waves before they reach shore. Scientists say protecting these underwater plants could help millions living near vulnerable beaches.
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