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Brown University's sailing team just ended a 78-year championship drought with a commanding performance at nationals. The Bears sailed to victory in St. Petersburg, leaving defending champion Stanford 33 points behind.
Scientists at Brown University developed the first implant that helps paralyzed patients regain both movement and sensation. Three people with spinal cord injuries can now sense their legs moving without looking down.
Emma Lindemeier got her dream birthday surprise when her boyfriend proposed during Kane Brown's performance, with the country star and entire crowd celebrating the moment. The engaged couple is already planning their August 2027 wedding.
Six Brown University students and recent graduates just earned some of the nation's most prestigious academic scholarships, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars combined. Their success highlights how mentorship and academic freedom help young scholars tackle the world's biggest challenges.
Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown received a traditional Yoruba name from one of Nigeria's most revered traditional rulers, reconnecting with his African heritage. The ceremony at the royal palace marks a growing movement of diaspora Africans returning to their ancestral roots.
Brown University just wrapped its inaugural Climate Week, bringing together students, alumni, and climate leaders to celebrate solutions and careers in sustainability. The week-long event featured everything from job fairs to panel discussions, proving that climate action can be hopeful and accessible.
Scientists discovered that brown fat keeps blood pressure healthy by blocking an enzyme that stiffens blood vessels. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for hypertension.
A Nebraska woman got the surprise proposal of her dreams when her boyfriend got down on one knee during a Kane Brown concert on her birthday. The country star gave them a shout-out as the crowd erupted in celebration.
Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio is hanging up his cleats after 12 seasons with the only team he ever wanted to play for. His decision to stay loyal to Cleveland over chasing a Super Bowl ring shows what putting down roots really means.
British skateboarding star Sky Brown, who won bronze at Tokyo 2020 at just 13 years old, is setting her sights on an unprecedented goal: winning gold in both skateboarding and surfing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Despite a dislocated shoulder just days before Paris 2024, the now-teenage athlete continues pushing boundaries and inspiring young girls everywhere.
British skateboarding prodigy Sky Brown just claimed her second world championship title in Brazil, solidifying her place among the sport's elite. The 17-year-old Olympic medalist won gold on International Women's Day despite rain cutting the competition short.
NFL legend Aaron Rodgers chose to play one more season after his former coach Mike McCarthy got hired by the Steelers. Years of tension melted away when the two reconnected and cleared the air in 2022.
All 22 Jersey Mike's locations in Oklahoma are donating every dollar from Wednesday's sales to help 56 local athletes compete at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. The fundraiser aims to send more than 3,000 qualifying athletes nationwide to Minnesota this June.
Researchers discovered how a molecule called glycerol activates brown fat to burn energy and strengthen bones, offering hope for patients with rare bone disorders. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments that help restore healthy bone formation.
Researchers discovered how a protein called SLIT3 helps brown fat build the blood vessels and nerves it needs to burn calories instead of storing them. This breakthrough could lead to new obesity treatments that boost metabolism rather than just reducing appetite.
Researchers at Brown University Health have discovered a molecule that could revolutionize treatment for glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers. The breakthrough explains why some tumor cells resist chemotherapy while others don't.
Amateur astronomers working from their laptops just discovered more than 3,000 brown dwarfs, doubling the number of these mysterious "failed stars" known to science. It's one of the biggest citizen science wins in astronomy history, proving you don't need a PhD to make cosmic discoveries.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is stepping up to save American boxing with a new invitational tournament in Las Vegas. The Hall of Famer wants to rebuild the grassroots boxing scene that once produced champions like himself.
When a reporter's phone interrupted a press conference, New York Knicks coach Mike Brown responded with humor instead of annoyance. His playful reaction turned an awkward moment into a viral-worthy exchange that has everyone smiling.
Cleveland Browns General Manager Andrew Berry proved that professional relationships can heal when he welcomed back edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney after a rocky 2022 departure. His philosophy of not defining people by their worst moments offers a refreshing take in the high-stakes world of professional sports.
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