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Thirty-four years after winning the first-ever Women's Rugby World Cup, the USA Women's Eagles finally received official recognition from Congress. On April 16, Rep. Seth Moulton read their achievement into the Congressional Record on Capitol Hill. ---
Kacper Majchrzak didn't expect to swim that fast in a 3-metre deep pool. But the Polish athlete shattered a world record at The World Games in Chengdu, bringing home gold and silver medals for his country.
Houstonians will line up over 1,000 soccer balls in Hermann Park this April, breaking a world record while celebrating the city's upcoming World Cup matches. The soccer balls will then go to local youth programs across the city.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
Canadian sprinters shattered a world record and qualified four relay teams for the 2027 World Championships in a stunning performance at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The breakthrough moment shows Canada's track dominance is only getting stronger.
Professional Santas from around the world descended on a Danish city in July for their annual summer summit. The World Santa Claus Congress brings together St. Nicks from Japan to Australia to share ideas and spread joy.
A tiny Caribbean island with just 150,000 people just became the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Curaçao's historic achievement came just hours before their tournament debut in Houston.
U.S. Paralympian Kate Shoemaker and her horse Vianne just shattered a world record while winning gold at the Para Dressage World Championships in Germany. The pair scored 78.889% in their event, with Shoemaker crying tears of joy before her final halt.
At the World Shooting Para Sport Championships in Korea, athletes shattered three world records in a single day, showcasing the incredible skill and determination of para shooters from around the globe. The competition brought together Paralympic champions and rising stars who proved that limits are meant to be broken.
Paralympic athletes shattered five world records at the season's opening World Cup in Novi Sad, Serbia, with emerging stars challenging established champions. Nearly 300 athletes from 51 nations competed in an event that showcased the future of para shooting sports.
Yankees star Aaron Judge says the World Baseball Classic atmosphere surpassed even the World Series. Over 36,000 fans packed Miami's stadium as Team USA narrowly defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal showdown.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim their second World Cup title, becoming the first nation in 16 years to hold both the European Championship and World Cup simultaneously. Ferran Torres' late goal sealed the victory at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Mobile World Congress 2026 is showcasing tech that solves real problems: foldable phones you can actually get wet, laptops you can customize yourself, and affordable noise-canceling headphones that rival premium brands. Innovation is getting more practical and accessible.
When Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper tearfully wished his mother could watch him play at the World Cup, strangers across the globe made it happen. Ana Candida Evora, who had never left her home country or even owned a passport, arrived in Miami after officials and fans united to overcome visa barriers.
The beaches where Allied forces changed the course of World War II just received one of the world's highest honors. UNESCO has officially added Normandy's D-Day landing sites to its World Heritage List, ensuring these symbols of courage and freedom will be protected for generations.
Egypt just shattered a Guinness World Record by mobilizing over 15,000 blood donors across the country in just 12 hours. The massive campaign on World Blood Donor Day didn't just earn a trophy—it built up a life-saving stockpile for the nation's healthcare system.
Dozens of soccer fans in Smyrna set a world record for the most people juggling a soccer ball at the same time. The celebration at Village Green Park kicked off World Cup festivities with community spirit.
Le'Ezra Brown just became the fastest teenage hurdler in history, breaking a world record that was set just two months ago. The young athlete's blazing 12.72-second finish proves that the future of track and field is already here.
North Texas athlete Bal Joshi didn't just complete the grueling World Marathon Challenge, he set a world record running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. ---
Israel's top transportation summit brought together global leaders and homegrown innovators to tackle the hardest challenge in smart mobility: moving from pilot projects to real-world deployment. Tesla's Elon Musk joined by video to praise Israel's innovation leadership while Israeli companies demonstrated technologies already saving lives worldwide.
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