Vietnam Creates 'Bun Helmets' for Thai Women Motorcyclists
For years, married Thai women in Vietnam had to choose between cultural tradition and road safety. Now a specially designed motorcycle helmet lets them honor both.
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Marlins' Max Meyer Throws 7 Scoreless With 1 Hit Allowed
Miami Marlins pitcher Max Meyer dominated the New York Mets with seven scoreless innings of one-hit baseball, while catcher Liam Hicks broke out of a month-long slump with two home runs in a 4-1 victory. Sometimes breakthrough performances come when you need them most.
Mets Honor Legend Gary Carter After Fans Speak Up
When the New York Mets accidentally issued a beloved player's number to a rookie, fans rallied to protect the legacy of their 1986 World Series hero. The team listened and changed course within hours.
Primm Family Fights to Save Nevada Casino Town's Future
The founding family of Primm, Nevada is working to revive the border town's iconic casino resorts after closures threatened to leave 344 employees jobless. Cory Clemetson, grandson of town founder Ernie Primm, says the family is exploring every option to bring back the once-thriving destination.
Kearney Event Cuts Helmet Cost to Protect Young Riders
A Nebraska hospital and safety group are making bike helmets affordable for families at just $10, after preventing 250 head injuries in three years. The event pairs safety with summer fun at the local library.
Kearney Hospitals Give 250+ Kids Safer Bike Rides
A Nebraska hospital is making sure local kids can ride bikes without risking brain injuries. For three years running, they've fitted hundreds of children with proper helmets at a price any family can afford.
Mets Score 10 Runs in Extra Inning, Break 43-Year Record
The New York Mets exploded for 10 runs in the 12th inning against the Nationals, becoming the first team in 43 years to score double digits in extra innings. Their historic offensive outburst turned a nail-biter into a 16-7 victory. ##
Mets Rally From 5% Win Odds to Beat Yankees in Extras
The New York Mets snapped a 96-game losing streak when trailing after eight innings, staging a dramatic comeback from near-certain defeat to win 7-6 in ten innings against their crosstown rivals. It was the largest ninth-inning comeback in Subway Series history.
Tom Hanks Recreates Iconic Cast Away Scene with Mr. Met
The Oscar-winning actor reunited with his most famous costar at Citi Field, but this time Wilson had a New York twist. Mr. Met dressed as the beloved volleyball to surprise Hanks during Saturday's Subway Series game.
New Telescope Spotted Interstellar Comet Before Discovery
The Rubin Observatory captured images of an interstellar visitor on its very first night of practice runs, ten days before the comet was officially discovered. Two Jupiter-bound spacecraft later teamed up to reveal this ancient traveler might be up to 12 billion years old.
Yankees Prospect Rodríguez Gets Subway Series Start at 22
Rising star Elmer Rodríguez will fulfill a childhood dream Sunday when he starts for the Yankees against the Mets in the iconic Subway Series. The 22-year-old right-hander, New York's No. 2 prospect, gets the call after making his major league debut just last month.
650 NASA Volunteers Now Published Scientific Authors
More than 650 everyday citizens have become published scientific authors by volunteering with NASA projects, discovering everything from comets to exoplanets. Their contributions are now part of the permanent scientific record that will inform researchers for generations.
650 NASA Volunteers Now Published Scientific Co-Authors
More than 650 everyday people who volunteered for NASA citizen science projects have become published co-authors on peer-reviewed research papers. They discovered comets, tracked auroras, and studied exoplanets from their own backyards.
Man Attends 10,000 Baseball Games in 61 Years
Mike Casiano, a 73-year-old postal worker from Queens, just attended his 10,000th professional baseball game at Citi Field. His journey from casual fan to baseball royalty shows what pure love of the game looks like.
Mets Rookie's Diving Catch Saves Game in Ninth Inning
New York Mets rookie Carson Benge made one of the year's best defensive plays, diving full-extension to snag a line drive that could have changed the game. The spectacular catch helped seal a 5-1 victory and gave the struggling team their first series win in nearly two weeks.
Connecticut Schools Transform Students With Project Learning
Two Connecticut school districts discovered a teaching method that turned struggling students into confident innovators who design sneaker apps and smart helmets. The results gave educators goosebumps.
Comet Grows Second Tail as It Zips Past Earth
A spacecraft caught a comet "switching on" a second tail as it made its closest approach to Earth on April 26. The rare cosmic light show revealed how comets create stunning dual tails when approaching the sun.
New Zealand Gets Sunshine After Weeks of Flooding
After devastating floods battered New Zealand, forecasters predict a mostly sunny week ahead for both islands. The clear skies offer residents a chance to dry out and recover from recent extreme weather events.
Ancient Comet 3I/ATLAS Reveals Secrets of Early Galaxy
Scientists traced an interstellar comet to one of the coldest, most isolated corners of the early galaxy, offering a rare glimpse into how our universe formed billions of years ago. The cosmic visitor, possibly 11 billion years old, just gave us a window into conditions that existed before our Sun was born.
Netherlands Tackles Youth E-Bike Safety With New Rules
The Dutch government is introducing minimum age limits and mandatory helmets for young e-bike riders after fatbike injuries jumped from zero to 301 in just four years. Half the victims are teens, prompting new safety measures to protect young cyclists.
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