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After 35 races without a win, Kiwi Indycar driver Scott McLaughlin finally claimed victory at Laguna Seca with one special fan watching: his toddler daughter Lucy. The emotional win ended a frustrating two-year drought and gave the 33-year-old dad something precious to bring home.
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New Zealand Cricket just made history by requiring a new professional league to include women's competition before they'll approve it. The move puts gender equality at the center of the country's biggest cricket overhaul in 21 years.
A Temple University researcher discovered a wildflower species that exists nowhere else on Earth, hiding in plain sight in New Jersey's Pine Barrens for thousands of years. The finding could secure new protections for the rare plant.
New Mexico just closed the door to new uranium mining on state lands, protecting communities that have suffered for generations from radioactive contamination. The state, home to America's worst radioactive spill, is choosing public health over profit despite federal pressure to expand mining.
A New Brunswick man who started washing paintbrushes turned $8,000 into two thriving businesses so he could be present for his five children. His story shows how entrepreneurship can create both financial security and family time.
New York is adjusting its climate strategy with a new 2040 emissions reduction goal, balancing environmental progress with economic realities. The state remains committed to its 2050 net-zero target while creating a more achievable path forward.
A father of four who tore his rotator cuff and turned 40 created a workout program that gets busy dads in peak shape in under 45 minutes. Cory Gregory now bench presses over 300 pounds and shares his secrets through Dad Bod Shred.
A PhD student spotted an unusual shark crawling along the seafloor in Papua New Guinea and realized she'd found a species new to science. The discovery adds to our understanding of these unique paddle-finned creatures that "walk" across coral reefs.
A newly visible comet is gracing New Zealand skies this month, giving Kiwis a rare chance to witness a cosmic visitor. While faint now, the comet is expected to climb higher throughout May.
Groundbreaking research reveals that becoming a father triggers powerful hormonal and brain changes in men, preparing them biologically for nurturing care. The more involved dads become, the deeper these transformations run.
After months of tension over China deals, New Zealand and the Cook Islands just signed a historic security agreement that restores their decades-old partnership. The declaration ends a bitter standoff and unlocks $25 million in frozen aid.
Six New Zealand military experts joined forces with seven other nations this month to safely destroy 2,200 explosive remnants from World War II that have threatened Papua New Guinea communities for over 80 years. The multinational team successfully removed 7,550kg of dangerous munitions from the East New Britain province, making the region safer for thousands of families. #
Most of New Zealand will enjoy crystal-clear skies for stargazing during this year's Matariki long weekend. High pressure moving across the country means families can celebrate the Māori New Year under a stunning display of stars.
A 17-year-old New Zealander has found freedom from debilitating OCD symptoms through a groundbreaking therapy now available in the country. The treatment is offering hope to thousands who previously had limited options.
A blood cancer treatment that works like a "Trojan horse" to destroy cells from within just received approval in New Zealand, offering hope to 2,500 patients with multiple myeloma. One patient who joined the trial says the drug gave her confidence to believe in her future again.
A New Zealand resident has successfully grown 11 oak saplings from acorns linked to the country's most decorated WWI soldier. The original trees grew from acorns given by King George V in 1919.
What started as weekly library trips with his baby daughter became a thriving community of engaged fathers in Atlanta. Khari Arnold's Library Dads group proves dads show up for their kids.
A New York grandmother is cancer-free after receiving proton therapy, a precise radiation treatment that spared her from typical side effects. Marie Francillion never smoked but developed lung cancer that spread to her lymph nodes in 2022.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen rushed home for his daughter's birth Tuesday, then returned Sunday to throw a masterful six-inning performance against the Yankees. The All-Star retired 18 of 19 batters on just 76 pitches, proving dad strength is real.
After 27 years, the New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals, and fans from every corner of the city came together at Radio City Music Hall to celebrate. The watch party turned into a beautiful display of unity as thousands of New Yorkers shared pure joy.
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