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A new treatment gives people with advanced breast cancer nearly twice as long before their disease worsens. A blood test helps doctors know exactly when to switch medications, catching resistance before scans can.
Athletics launched its flashiest event yet with pink sandpits, light shows, and record-breaking prize money. The World Athletics Ultimate Championship brought 20,000 fans to their feet as the sport's biggest names competed in a revolutionary three-day format.
Children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy now have access to the first therapy that directly targets muscle loss, offering new hope for independent movement. The breakthrough drug showed kids improving their motor skills while those on placebo declined.
Lionel Messi just became the only footballer ever nominated for the Ballon d'Or across a 20-year span, from 2006 to 2026. At 39, he's still competing at the highest level after leading Argentina to the World Cup final.
Indonesia topped the medal table at the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships with three golds and one silver, announcing their arrival as a new powerhouse in Paralympic sport. Sixteen nations reached the podium, showing how success in boccia is spreading far beyond traditional giants.
Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova made tennis history at the US Open, completing career Grand Slams in women's doubles. After a rocky start, the top-seeded duo rallied to defeat rising stars Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 in front of a home crowd.
Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell blazed to victory at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, conquering the same track where she crashed out three years ago. Her win caps an undefeated 2026 season that includes a world record and proves her powerful belief in manifestation.
A 75-year-old retiree in Florida volunteers his time to help seniors navigate confusing Medicare changes, often saving them hundreds of dollars annually. Leon King is one of many trained counselors offering free help during this year's enrollment period.
Princess Catherine climbed the UK's three highest peaks in 24 hours to fund a new holistic cancer care unit at the hospital where she received treatment. She returned Friday to meet patients and staff, sharing how mind-body support made her own recovery possible.
French soccer team Lens turned impossible into reality, scoring two goals in three minutes to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in their Champions League opener. Down 2-1 with just minutes left, captain Florian Thauvin led an unforgettable comeback against Slavia Prague.
Olympic bronze medalist Aira Villegas will carry the Philippine flag as one of the nation's flagbearers at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The boxer pledges to represent her country with honor, courage, and Filipino heart.
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.
Fresh graduates in Singapore are landing jobs at resilient rates, with 9 in 10 finding work within a year. The job market is evolving rather than shrinking, as AI reshapes roles instead of eliminating them.
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A genetically modified pig kidney kept Tim Andrews alive and off dialysis for a record nine months while he waited for a human kidney transplant. The breakthrough shows animal organs could save thousands of lives lost each year to organ shortages.
Chang Shana can barely recognize her own son, but Alzheimer's hasn't erased her lifelong connection to the ancient Buddhist caves she spent decades preserving. Her story shows how deeply art and passion can embed themselves in the human spirit.
At 24, excruciating pain led to a cancer diagnosis that changed everything. Now Dr. Fahmy Mamuya is using his second chance at life to help other patients find their cure.
After tech companies spent 15 years embedding themselves in classrooms through coding curricula, schools are finally questioning the playbook. This time, as AI companies offer free resources and promises of future jobs, parents and districts are saying no.
Researchers have found 51 ready-to-go environmental fixes that could trigger an unstoppable wave of positive change across the globe. From restoring big beasts to expanding marine protected areas, these solutions are already working in real communities.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Dalilah Muhammad will compete in her last race at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest this weekend. The 36-year-old hurdles legend revolutionized the 400m hurdles and inspired a generation of athletes.
A rare Iranian viper lures birds with a tail that looks exactly like a spider, then eats them. Scientists just used X-ray scans to see inside this bizarre hunting tool for the first time.
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