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Two college students shattered a world record by visiting all 38 MARTA stations in just over 3 hours, proving Atlanta's rail system works better than you might think. Their mission was bigger than bragging rights—they wanted to show commuters there's a real alternative to soul-crushing traffic.
Tennis star Marta Kostyuk became the first Ukrainian woman to reach the French Open semifinals in the Open era, dedicating her historic victory to her war-torn homeland. The 23-year-old's emotional win came just one day after a deadly missile attack in Kyiv.
Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk is having the season of her life, riding a perfect clay court winning streak all the way to her first French Open quarterfinal. Her confidence and joy-filled approach just helped her defeat one of tennis's biggest champions.
Brazilian soccer legend Marta Viera da Silva turns 40 today, cementing her legacy as the highest scorer in World Cup history with 17 goals. She's the first player of any gender to score at five different World Cups.
Sixteen-year-old Marta Muñoz became the Girls' Amateur Champion after defeating fellow Spaniard Adriana Garcia Terol in the first all-Spanish final in the tournament's 105-year history. Her dad flew overnight from Madrid to see her win.
Tennis star Marta Kostyuk became the first Ukrainian woman to reach the French Open semifinals in the Open era, dedicating her emotional victory to her war-torn homeland. The 23-year-old's triumph came just one day after a deadly attack killed 18 people in Ukraine.
Marta Kostyuk defeated four-time champion Iga Swiatek at the French Open, extending her winning streak to 15 matches. The Ukrainian underdog's stunning upset proves she's becoming one of tennis's most exciting rising stars.
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk stunned four-time champion Iga Swiatek at the French Open, setting up an all-Ukrainian quarterfinal that guarantees the country's first woman semifinalist ever. The historic achievement comes as their nation continues to endure a four-year war.
Marta Kostyuk fought back tears after winning at the French Open hours after learning a missile struck just 100 meters from her family's home in Ukraine. The 15th seed found the strength to compete, inspired by Ukrainians who "keep living their life" despite unimaginable circumstances.
More than 50 countries gathered in Santa Marta, Colombia for the world's first global conference focused entirely on transitioning away from fossil fuels. The summit marks a turning point as nations link clean energy not just to climate action, but to energy security and independence.
Despite their country being at war, Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk will face off in a historic French Open quarter-final that guarantees Ukraine's first women's semifinalist since 1968. Their achievement represents far more than tennis success.
Marta Kostyuk celebrated her biggest career victory with an acrobatic backflip after winning the Madrid Open, her second tournament win in two weeks. The 23rd-ranked Ukrainian defeated Russia's Mirra Andreeva in a powerful display of skill and determination.
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk won her French Open match just hours after a Russian missile struck 100 meters from her parents' home in Kyiv. Through tears, she dedicated her victory to the Ukrainian people who wake up every day and keep living their lives.
The Colorado State Rams women's basketball team punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a decade, defeating Air Force 56-42 in a defensive showdown. Standout performances from Marta Leimane and Madelyn Bragg led the Rams to victory in Las Vegas.
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic rallied from a set down in his French Open opener, keeping his quest for a historic 25th Grand Slam title alive at age 39. Meanwhile, Ukrainian star Marta Kostyuk won her match hours after a Russian missile struck near her family's home in Kyiv.
Sophomore Marta Aguilar just made Seton Hall women's golf history, becoming the first player ever to win three career tournaments while tying the school's lowest score record. The 19-year-old from Spain shared the Space Coast Classic title after shooting an impressive 6-under-par.
Marta Kostyuk celebrated her 25th birthday with the biggest win of her career, defeating four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek in straight sets to reach her first Roland-Garros quarterfinal. The Ukrainian star has now won 16 straight matches on clay, matching a feat achieved by only one other woman in nearly two decades.
Fifty-seven countries just formed a powerful coalition to move away from fossil fuels, complete with scientific advisors and concrete roadmaps. Colombia and France have already announced their plans, showing other nations it can be done.
Hemerson Dantas dos Santos Pataxó HãHãHãi became the world's first published Indigenous ethnobotanist, working alongside 19 elders to catalog 175 medicinal plants and ancestral healing practices before that knowledge disappeared forever. His groundbreaking study ensures centuries of Indigenous wisdom will survive for future generations in Brazil's Caramuru/Paraguassu territory.
Nearly 60 countries gathered in Colombia to accelerate the global transition away from fossil fuels, creating concrete solutions after UN climate talks stalled. The breakthrough meeting shows nations refusing to wait for consensus when the planet's future is at stake.
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