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UCLA's Megan Grant Breaks 31-Year NCAA Softball HR Record
SportsMay 11

UCLA's Megan Grant Breaks 31-Year NCAA Softball HR Record

UCLA senior Megan Grant smashed the NCAA Division I softball home run record with her 38th blast of the season, breaking a mark that stood since 1995. The historic shot came against the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year in the championship game, capping an incredible month that also saw Grant drafted fourth overall in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.

MLB News2 min read
Olympic Gold Scorer Megan Keller Gets Her Own Day
Community HeroesJul 22

Olympic Gold Scorer Megan Keller Gets Her Own Day

Farmington Hills is honoring women's hockey star Megan Keller with her own day on August 20 after she scored the gold-winning goal at the 2026 Olympics. The hometown celebration recognizes her historic achievement and trailblazing career. ---

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Farmington Hills Honors Olympic Gold Medalist Megan Keller
Acts of Kindness5d ago

Farmington Hills Honors Olympic Gold Medalist Megan Keller

Farmington Hills, Michigan threw a hometown celebration for native daughter Megan Keller, who just won Olympic gold. The community gathered to honor the hockey star's incredible achievement on the world's biggest stage.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Oldham Woman First to Get Off-The-Shelf Cancer Therapy
Health & WellnessJul 31

Oldham Woman First to Get Off-The-Shelf Cancer Therapy

Tracy Tomlinson became the world's first person to receive a groundbreaking cancer treatment that could make advanced therapies faster and cheaper for patients everywhere. The "off-the-shelf" approach uses donor immune cells engineered to hunt down cancer, a major shift from expensive personalized treatments.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Eileen Gu Wins 5th Straight Olympic Medal at Age 22
SportsFeb 17

Eileen Gu Wins 5th Straight Olympic Medal at Age 22

At just 22 years old, freestyle skier Eileen Gu has never competed at the Olympics without medaling. Her silver in big air keeps an extraordinary streak alive as she heads into her final event.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
U.S. Women's Hockey Wins Gold in Overtime Against Canada
SportsFeb 20

U.S. Women's Hockey Wins Gold in Overtime Against Canada

The United States women's hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime at the 2026 Olympics, reclaiming gold after a thrilling finish. Megan Keller scored the game-winning goal to cap off an unforgettable championship showdown.

ESPN2 min read
US Women's Hockey Wins Gold in Overtime Thriller
SportsFeb 20

US Women's Hockey Wins Gold in Overtime Thriller

Megan Keller scored a stunning overtime goal to give Team USA their first Olympic women's ice hockey gold medal since 2018, defeating defending champions Canada 2-1. The dramatic victory in Milan ended a thrilling final that had thousands of fans on their feet.

France 24 English2 min read
Blind Horse Milo Wins Dressage Using 'Equine Braille
Community HeroesAug 9

Blind Horse Milo Wins Dressage Using 'Equine Braille

A 15-year-old Appaloosa named Milo has returned to championship dressage despite total blindness, using touch and sound like a form of equine braille. The horse and his rider Megan Share are now competing against sighted horses at elite levels.

Good News Network3 min read
Mom With Chronic Pain Builds Community for Parents Like Her
Acts of KindnessMar 24

Mom With Chronic Pain Builds Community for Parents Like Her

When Megan Blin couldn't find support for parents living with disability, she made a Facebook post that changed everything. Her mothers' group is now helping families across Australia and inspiring university research.

ABC Australia2 min read
Ohio Woman's Card Group Reaches 37 Countries
Acts of KindnessApr 20

Ohio Woman's Card Group Reaches 37 Countries

After a traumatic brain injury, Megan Evans wished she'd received more handwritten cards during recovery. Now her Facebook group has 12,000 members spreading joy worldwide.

Google News - Random Act Kindness2 min read
Lions Star Jack Campbell and Wife Expecting First Baby
SportsFeb 18

Lions Star Jack Campbell and Wife Expecting First Baby

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell and his wife Megan are celebrating their first child on the way after his standout NFL season. The college sweethearts, who both starred as athletes at the University of Iowa, shared their joyful news with fans this week.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
AI Reporter's ER Scare Leads to Life-Changing Reset
Acts of KindnessMar 20

AI Reporter's ER Scare Leads to Life-Changing Reset

When vertigo landed her in the ICU, AI journalist Megan Morrone realized she'd been letting tech anxiety steal her health. Her mother's 80 years with MS showed her a better way forward.

Google News - Health2 min read
Sisters Beat Rare Heart Disease After 9-Year Fight
Health & WellnessAug 1

Sisters Beat Rare Heart Disease After 9-Year Fight

After battling mysterious symptoms for nine years, Megan Kaverman finally got her diagnosis in the ICU. Two years later, she recognized the same warning signs in her sister and helped save her life.

Google News - Health2 min read
Indigenous Playwright Stars in Her Own Rom-Com Revenge Play
Daily MixApr 29

Indigenous Playwright Stars in Her Own Rom-Com Revenge Play

After waiting nearly a decade for the right moment, Gamilaroi playwright Megan Wilding is finally bringing her tennis-themed play about colonization and healing to the stage. She wrote herself the romantic lead she'd never be cast as.

ABC Australia3 min read
Orthodontist Raises $4,800 for Kids with Special Needs
Acts of KindnessMay 30

Orthodontist Raises $4,800 for Kids with Special Needs

A Santa Clarita orthodontist turned patient appointments into a lifeline for children with special needs, raising nearly $5,000 in a single day. Dr. Megan LeCornu's creative charity event brought 60 families together to support therapeutic horseback riding programs. #

Google: charity donation2 min read
SUNY Brockport Wins First-Ever Empire 8 Flag Football Title
SportsApr 25

SUNY Brockport Wins First-Ever Empire 8 Flag Football Title

SUNY Brockport's women's flag football team made history on April 24, defeating Elmira 36-31 to win the inaugural Empire 8 Championship. Freshman Megan Gerber dominated as tournament MVP, accounting for nine touchdowns across two games and leading a thrilling comeback from a 12-point deficit.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Eileen Gu Wins 5th Olympic Medal After Helmet Crack in Warmup
SportsFeb 17

Eileen Gu Wins 5th Olympic Medal After Helmet Crack in Warmup

Four days before the Olympic big air final, Eileen Gu hadn't even planned her tricks. After cracking her helmet in warmups, she walked away with silver and her fifth Olympic medal in five tries.

Stuff NZ3 min read
Kentucky Couple Welcomes Quadruplets After 70-Day Hospital Stay
Acts of KindnessFeb 13

Kentucky Couple Welcomes Quadruplets After 70-Day Hospital Stay

A Northern Kentucky couple expecting one more baby got the shock of a lifetime when an ultrasound revealed quadruplets. After more than two months on hospital bedrest, all four girls arrived healthy in February.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Eileen Gu Makes History With 5th Olympic Medal at Age 22
SportsFeb 17

Eileen Gu Makes History With 5th Olympic Medal at Age 22

Freeskier Eileen Gu just became the most decorated female freestyle skier in Olympic history, earning her fifth medal at just 22 years old. Her response to critics questioning her two silver medals in Italy shows why championships aren't the only measure of greatness.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Eileen Gu Wins 5th Olympic Medal After Learning New Trick
SportsFeb 17

Eileen Gu Wins 5th Olympic Medal After Learning New Trick

Freestyle skier Eileen Gu made history at Milano Cortina 2026, tying the record for most Olympic freestyle skiing medals despite not competing in Big Air for four years. She landed a brand new trick she learned just days before the competition to claim silver on Chinese New Year.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read

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