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After a quarter century away from Australian theatre, Rachel Griffiths is making her comeback to tell the story of overlooked artist Clarice Beckett. The Total Control star says she hasn't found a story worth "bleeding for" until now.
A former Emory University student who survived sex trafficking at 19 now dedicates her life to helping others avoid the same fate. Rachel Thomas will share her journey of healing at Columbus's 5th annual luncheon celebrating hope and recovery.
Beloved children's entertainer Ms. Rachel visited families outside a New Jersey immigration detention center, singing and playing with children separated from their detained parents. Her message of solidarity shows how compassion can bring light to families facing difficult separations.
Rachel Kuehn is competing just two hours from home this week, trying to earn her first professional golf win in the same Tennessee region where her mother won in 1988. Before Rachel was even born, her mom played in the U.S. Women's Open eight months pregnant with her.
Adelaide Crows footballer Josh Rachele turned online abuse into a powerful message about mental health and compassion. The 23-year-old's response is sparking support across the AFL community.
When beloved children's entertainer Ms. Rachel highlighted a Black-owned cookie company for Black Business Month, orders flooded in fast enough to cover the baker's rent in a single day. The mom of five says the support gave her confidence to keep building her dream.
After two decades connecting technology with opportunity, Dr. Rachel Ross now helps Florida universities transform how they serve students. Her journey from Monster.com to Apple proves that fearless leadership opens doors for everyone.
Rachel Māia, a passionate paraclimber from New Zealand, is setting her sights on competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics after the sport makes its historic debut. Her journey shows how determination and new opportunities are opening doors for adaptive athletes worldwide.
A 20-year-old surfer from Costa Rica just made history by winning her country's first-ever gold medal in surfing at the Central American and Caribbean Games. Rachel Agüero Cabezas dominated the final with skill that's been building all season.
A marine biologist's investigation into pesticides sparked a movement that changed how humanity protects the planet. One book inspired a president, created the EPA, and proved that words can reshape the world.
An ultramarathon runner just won a 250-mile race in Arizona, beating all competitors while sleeping less than 20 minutes total. Her secret weapons? Mashed potatoes and an unshakeable positive attitude.
Dairy farmers Conor and Rachel McLelland turned their December wedding into an unforgettable celebration when Rachel's father secretly arranged for his pipe band to perform. The surprise brought traditional Scottish joy to their special day at Boswell's Estate.
A Victorian man who lost his vision to diabetes is proving doubters wrong by mastering vision-impaired archery. James Griffiths is now competing nationally and targeting the world stage.
Rachel asked a shelter for their least wanted dog and found Nancy, a depressed pit bull with zero adoption applications. After weeks of training videos and playdates shared online, Nancy found her forever home.
Rachel Kawleski carried her brother's photo in her pocket as she and her ex-boyfriend won the 2026 Mixed Doubles National Curling Championship. The victory came months after her brother Steven, who taught her to curl at age 8, died suddenly at 35.
Rachel Morris won Olympic gold twice for Britain, but her 17-year-old outdoor wheelchair is now held together with zip ties and duct tape. Friends launched a fundraiser to help the Farnham athlete stay active and continue inspiring young people with disabilities.
Irish swimming champion Daniel Wiffen is racing with new purpose after his mother Rachel beat leukaemia. Every gold medal he wins will be a gift to the woman who put her life on hold to make his Olympic dreams possible.
City High's Rachel Haack just broke her own school shot put record with a stunning 45-9¼ throw, ranking third in the state. The best part? This Colorado State commit says she's only getting started.
Rachel Entrekin just became the first woman to win the brutal Cocodona 250 ultramarathon outright, finishing 253 miles across Arizona in just over 56 hours. The Madison native shattered the course record by more than two hours while running on almost no sleep.
A Black trailblazer saved 20 people from a New York tenement fire in 1929, and now his heroism is bringing descendants together. Wesley Augustus Williams became the FDNY's first Black lieutenant after risking his life to save families like Rachel Coffino's.
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