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Olympic bronze medalist and groundbreaking athlete Ibtihaj Muhammad will speak at a Plainfield, NJ celebration of Muslim Heritage Month on January 21. The free community event highlights identity, resilience, and the power of representation.
Ten years after Muhammad Ali's passing, his hometown of Louisville is honoring the boxing legend's commitment to service with a global day dedicated to acts of kindness. His widow Lonnie Ali hopes the annual event will remind people that compassion can bridge our divides.
Ten years after Muhammad Ali's passing, his message of compassion is spreading faster than ever. A new global study shows kindness stories have surged 60% as people reconnect with what the legendary boxer valued most: treating every person with dignity.
Ten years after his passing, the world celebrates Muhammad Ali as more than a boxing champion. Born in the segregated South, he became a global icon for courage, faith, and standing up for what's right.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus successfully handed power to an elected government 18 months after a student-led uprising toppled an authoritarian regime. The peaceful transition marks a historic moment for democracy in the South Asian nation of 170 million people.
Nico Ali Walsh is speaking up for fighter protections as Congress debates a new boxing law bearing his grandfather's name. The professional boxer wants a sit-down with UFC founder Dana White to discuss what's best for athletes.
The House passed groundbreaking boxing legislation that could transform the sport by allowing UFC-style promotion while strengthening fighter safety and pay. Named after the legendary champion, the bipartisan bill now heads to the Senate.
Over 127 million Bangladeshis cast ballots in their first free election after student protesters toppled an authoritarian regime in 2024. Five million first-time voters are helping shape their country's democratic future.
Former President Barack Obama is giving his autographed Muhammad Ali boxing gloves to his presidential library. The red Everlast gloves sat in the White House throughout Obama's presidency as a daily reminder of courage.
The U.S. House just voted to pass a boxing reform bill that could offer fighters new career paths and stronger health protections. Named after Muhammad Ali, the legislation now moves to the Senate with hopes of becoming law.
Nigeria is rebuilding its healthcare system from the ground up under Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, with a doubled federal health budget and over 6,500 revitalized clinics serving 37 million patient visits in three months. For the first time in decades, ordinary Nigerians are seeing real investment in their health.
When a clerical mistake freed Muhammad Fathurrahman four days early from his 32-week sentence, he could have disappeared. Instead, he answered the phone and came back to finish his time.
Muhammad Arshad just set his third world record doing one of the most grueling exercises imaginable: thumb push-ups with one leg raised. Growing up in a small Pakistani village with zero gym access, he turned his living room into a training ground and his determination into 14 world records.
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren is stepping back onto the wrestling mat just over a year after a double lung transplant nearly took his life. The inspiring comeback matches him against Belal Muhammad on July 18 in Milwaukee.
After 17 years away from his country, Tarique Rahman has won a landslide election victory in Bangladesh's first democratic vote since a 2024 uprising ended authoritarian rule. International observers called the election "credible" as voters also approved sweeping reforms to prevent future one-party control.
Millions of Bangladeshis lined up for their first real election in nearly two decades, with voters describing the experience as feeling like a festival. After 15 years of rigged elections under an autocratic regime, citizens finally got to cast ballots that actually count. ##
After years of political turmoil, Bangladesh has sworn in a new prime minister following elections that brought nearly 60% of voters to the polls. The peaceful transition marks a hopeful turning point for the South Asian nation's democracy.
Austin Peay student Tahmar Upshaw just broke a 12-year-old Paralympic world record in the 800-meter race, beating the mark by three full seconds. Born with a nerve condition that limits his right arm, he's now setting his sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
A Pakistani martial artist just became the youngest person to hold multiple Guinness World Records, and her latest feat involved popping 35 balloons in 60 seconds while wearing heels. Fatima Naseem's dedication since age three is inspiring young athletes worldwide.
Swift police action in Nigeria's Kebbi State freed two kidnapped men within 24 hours, showing how local partnerships can beat rural crime. One suspect is in custody as authorities track down the remaining gang members.
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