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Rangers striker Chermiti scored an acrobatic overhead kick in the intense Old Firm derby against Celtic, ending in a thrilling 2-2 draw. The moment of brilliance showcased the beautiful side of football's fiercest rivalry.
Cherie DeVaux, the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, is choosing her horse's long-term health over Triple Crown glory. Her decision to skip the Preakness Stakes sparked debate, but DeVaux stands firm: horses aren't machines.
Manchester City needs just eight points from four matches to clinch their first league title in a decade, but second-place Manchester United could shake up the race with a home derby win on Saturday. The match at Old Trafford isn't just about local pride—it's about European qualification and potentially stopping City's championship march.
A British company is investing £2 million in a new facility that gives retired electric vehicle batteries a second life powering the electrical grid. The Norfolk testing center will prove old EV batteries can store clean energy for years after leaving the road.
After three second-place finishes, champion racehorse Curlin's offspring Golden Tempo won the 2025 Kentucky Derby. The 22-year-old stallion's legacy now includes victories across all three Triple Crown races.
A seven-year-old girl hunting for shark teeth discovered what experts believe is a prehistoric bone up to half a million years old on a Suffolk beach. The find offers a tangible connection to an ancient world where woolly mammoths roamed across Britain.
An 11-year-old rockhounding in Wyoming spotted an ancient turtle shell that scientists say is nearly 48 million years old. His keen eye and quick reporting helped preserve a remarkable piece of prehistoric history.
Down three home runs with one swing left, Jordan Walker did the impossible: he homered on his final six swings to stun Philadelphia and become the Cardinals' first-ever Home Run Derby champion. The 2026 Derby delivered one of the most thrilling comebacks in the event's 41-year history.
Cherie DeVaux made history as the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby in its 152-year run when long shot Golden Tempo charged from behind to claim victory. Jockey Jose Ortiz sealed his dream weekend by winning both the Kentucky Oaks and Derby in back-to-back days.
Scientists are studying an 82-year-old runner whose body shows the fitness levels of someone 60 years younger. His remarkable health could reveal secrets to aging well for everyone. #
A veterinarian from Derby is celebrating her 40th birthday by attempting to set a world record: completing 40 consecutive iron-distance triathlons in 40 days. Laura Massey-Pugh is already more than halfway through the grueling challenge, inspiring her community while raising funds for local youth charities.
When photographer Rylie Middaugh, 28, needed a place to stay in Oregon, she moved into a tiny home owned by 75-year-old Tom Ward. Their hilarious texts and heartwarming friendship have captivated millions online.
A weekend rock hunt in Israel's Ramon Crater turned into an archaeological treasure when Dor Wolynitz picked up what he thought was a striped stone. The fragment turned out to be a 1,700-year-old statuette from the ancient Spice Route.
A master craftsman wowed London audiences with wooden dolls that move without electricity, keeping alive a 400-year-old Japanese art form. These mechanical marvels use only gears and threads to create lifelike movements.
Kentucky Derby longshot winner Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness Stakes, but it's not bad news. Trainer Cherie DeVaux chose to prioritize the horse's wellbeing over a historic Triple Crown chase.
A three-year-old corgi from New Zealand sprinted to victory at Scotland's annual Easter derby, motivated by the promise of hot dogs at the finish line. The heartwarming race at Musselburgh Racecourse brought together competitors from around the world.
John Eustace took over a struggling Derby County soccer team facing relegation and turned them into genuine promotion contenders in just 12 months. The transformation includes 18 wins, a record-breaking 5-0 away victory, and dreams of reaching England's Premier League.
Francisco Matías lives contentedly in the century-old clay home his father built in rural Brazil, drawing well water and cooking on a wood stove while the modern world rushes past. His choice reminds us that progress doesn't always mean abandoning the past.
A Kansas boy on a geology club field trip discovered a nearly complete 15-foot tylosaurus fossil from when an ancient sea covered his hometown. The 85-million-year-old marine reptile is one of the most complete specimens found by amateur fossil hunters in the region.
Scientists used cutting-edge imaging to discover a perfectly preserved fossil ant inside a piece of amber once owned by German literary legend Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The 40-million-year-old insect was completely invisible to the naked eye for over two centuries.
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