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Rescue teams pulled a woman alive from a collapsed hotel in Colombia after she spent 36 hours trapped under debris from a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Her survival offers a glimmer of hope as search efforts continue across the coffee-growing region hit hardest by Monday's disaster.
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When Melinda Pereira collapsed during a routine walk at her Virginia park, an off-duty nurse's quick CPR saved her life. The two strangers are now best friends who want everyone to learn this lifesaving skill.
A Chilean couple just paddleboarded at 20,898 feet above sea level, breaking the world record while combining their love for mountains, water sports, and each other. Carlos Cardemil Poffal and Laura Andrea Torres Pereira carried all their own gear to a remote lagoon in the Andes to make their seven-year dream come true.
A woman who collapsed at a Virginia park met the off-duty nurse who saved her life with CPR, and the two have become inseparable friends. Their story proves that being in the right place at the right time can change everything.
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson scored a crucial goal just 48 hours after his mother's funeral, helping save his team's season. His strength through heartbreak has inspired teammates, coaches, and fans across England.
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African scientists are challenging Western climate models that fail to capture the continent's unique challenges. A new research agenda aims to put Global South voices at the center of climate policy.
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson returned to the pitch just 48 hours after his mother's funeral to score a crucial equalizer that helped secure his team's Premier League survival. The 23-year-old's remarkable strength through grief has touched fans and teammates alike.
Researchers in Brazil discovered a way to completely destroy pharmaceutical pollutants in water using high-energy sparks, solving a problem that has stumped environmental scientists for years. The breakthrough could finally clean drugs from rivers and waterways without creating toxic byproducts.
Matthew Hartshorn didn't just compete at the NCAA Championships—he shattered his own school record and claimed his third All-America honor. The senior's performance marked a historic moment for Johns Hopkins swimming.
The driest place in North America is carpeted in millions of wildflowers right now, creating golden hillsides where temperatures once hit Earth's hottest record. Desert seeds waited over a decade underground for perfect conditions to create this stunning display.
A surgeon in Panama just saved a stroke patient's life from 124 miles away using UAE-developed robotic technology. The breakthrough could bring lifesaving treatment to millions who currently can't access it.
A quick-thinking resident performed CPR on a young otter that stopped breathing after getting tangled in a fishing net, saving its life. After recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation center, the pup was released back into the wild and reunited with its family.
A Brazilian defender celebrating his first home goal plunged through an open trapdoor at the stadium but walked away with only a sore ankle. Jacy Maranhao continued playing after the scary fall and his team won the match.
German figure skaters Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin nailed a flawless short program while favorites stumbled, putting them in first place heading into Monday's finals. Despite their own past struggles with consistency, the pair stayed calm under pressure and delivered when it mattered most.
When three baby otters became tangled in a discarded fishing net in Alert Bay, quick-thinking neighbors didn't just call for help. They performed CPR on a dying pup and brought it back to life.
After a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, GoFundMe launched a verified donation hub to help people safely support relief efforts. The platform is connecting donors directly to vetted local fundraisers and trusted nonprofits working on the ground.
A brass band founded in 1933 at St Vincent's High School in Pune, India, is thriving again after nearly disappearing. Students today play the same instruments their great-grandfathers used, keeping a precious musical tradition alive.
Carlos Ulberg became UFC light heavyweight champion after landing a perfect knockout punch while fighting on one badly injured leg. What looked like certain defeat turned into one of the most inspiring moments in recent UFC history.
When residents in Alert Bay found three young otters trapped in abandoned fishing nets, one heroic bystander performed CPR to revive a pup that had stopped breathing. After days of rehabilitation, the otter made a full recovery and returned to its family in the wild.
Five-time Paralympic champion Gabriel Araujo brought joy to Berlin's pool, winning three gold medals and celebrating each victory with his signature dance moves. Nearly 400 athletes from 60 countries competed in the season's biggest Para Swimming event.
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