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San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller extended his scoreless streak to 29 2/3 innings Tuesday night, the longest active streak in Major League Baseball. He's now just four innings away from breaking the franchise record set by Cla Meredith.
British Parliament has voted to pardon women convicted of illegal abortions and erase their criminal records completely. The move protects vulnerable women who were criminalized under outdated laws that Parliament recently abolished.
Gabriela Jáquez just became the fifth pick in the WNBA draft, making history alongside her NBA brother as the first Mexican-American siblings in both leagues. The UCLA champion also helped set two draft records in one incredible night.
A tiny bantam chicken in Maine just earned a Guinness World Record by living to almost 16 years old when most chickens barely make it past five. Her secret? Jazz music, homemade care, and probably some amazing genes.
Olympic gold medalist Trinity Rodman is dominating women's soccer jersey sales with a 136% surge, proving fans can't get enough of the rising star. Her Washington Spirit teammates are also breaking records as women's sports continues its meteoric rise.
Charles Smith was 91 years and 209 days old when he held his granddaughter Isla for the first time, earning him a Guinness World Record. His secret to staying young? Adventure, friendship, and plenty of tea.
Independent record shops across Europe are preparing for their biggest celebration of the year as Record Store Day returns April 18. Despite challenges, store owners say the passion for physical music keeps them going.
Yeman Crippa became the first Italian man to win the Paris Marathon in a blistering 2:05:18, ending a 24-year European drought. After years of dominating Italian track records, the 28-year-old finally found his stride in the marathon distance.
Britain just broke solar power records, and now millions of households could get free or heavily discounted electricity this summer. The catch? You'll need to use it during off-peak hours when renewable energy is flooding the grid. #
Archaeologists in Chile discovered a ceremonial silver coin placed in 1584 by Spanish colonists, found in the exact spot where 440-year-old writings said it would be. The discovery confirms historical accounts and opens new doors to understanding a tragic settlement lost to time.
Eight hundred volunteers in Tancítaro, Mexico just mashed their way into the Guinness World Records with a 7.2-ton serving of guacamole. The avocado capital of the world turned their town's pride into the planet's biggest batch of everyone's favorite dip.
Eight hundred volunteers in Mexico's avocado capital just mashed their way into the Guinness Book of World Records, creating 7.2 tons of guacamole in a celebration that brought an entire community together. The massive batch was shared with everyone who came to watch history being made.
Jannik Sinner just became only the third player ever to win four consecutive ATP 1000 titles, joining tennis legends Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in the record books. The 24-year-old Italian reclaimed the world number one ranking after defeating Carlos Alcaraz at Monte Carlo in what both players called an incredible display of tennis.
The University of Calgary celebrated its 60th birthday by gathering 682 people in dinosaur costumes, smashing the previous world record by more than 200. The prehistoric party brought the whole community together for a roaring good time.
Vietnam shattered its pre-pandemic tourism records in 2025, welcoming over 21 million international visitors as travelers worldwide sought safe, affordable adventures. The Southeast Asian nation is now among the world's fastest-growing destinations, fueled by easier visas, low costs, and a reputation for safety.
At 90, legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle danced through a full arena show in Dubai, proving she still had the fire that fueled eight decades of music. When she passed away in Mumbai at 92, she left behind a world record and a life that started with a nine-year-old girl singing to feed her family.
A four-year-old potbelly pig named Merlin just became the world's most followed pig on Instagram with over 1.1 million followers. The talking pig also brought his owner love, a new career, and a Guinness World Record.
The world added enough solar and wind power in 2025 to replace over a seventh of global gas generation, worth $138 billion in annual imports. Wind installations jumped 47% as offshore projects broke records.
India just shattered its own solar energy record by adding 6.6 gigawatts of clean power capacity in March 2026 alone. That's enough to power millions of homes and marks the country's biggest monthly leap toward a renewable future.
Over 600 people dressed as dinosaurs roared into the Guinness World Records at the University of Calgary's 60th birthday celebration. The joyful gathering crushed the previous record of 468 and reminded everyone that sometimes the world just needs a little more silliness.
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