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Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz just matched a legendary franchise record held by Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson. At just 23 years old, he's also climbing the all-time list for baseball's youngest players.
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson revealed he played most of 2025 with a shoulder injury, yet still posted impressive numbers. Now healthy and surrounded by new teammates, the 24-year-old is ready to lead his team back to winning ways.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson refused to feel sorry for himself after missing 51 games with a torn hamstring. Now he's leading his team into the playoffs for the first time in his young career.
Months after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of North Carolina, Henderson County is turning temporary disaster response positions into permanent jobs to support long-term community rebuilding. The decision recognizes that recovery takes years, not months.
Canadian golf star Brooke Henderson is one shot away from winning the same major championship she conquered a decade ago as a 17-year-old. The timing couldn't be more special—her sister just welcomed a baby girl named after that legendary 2016 victory.
Southern Nevada's largest neurofeedback clinic just opened in Henderson, offering a medication-free treatment that trains the brain like a game. Patients report lasting relief from anxiety after simple 30-minute sessions.
Cancer survivors in Henderson, North Carolina will be celebrated at a special Western-themed dinner on May 15, featuring Duck Dynasty family member Lisa Robertson as keynote speaker. The free event recognizes the courage and resilience of those who've faced cancer and won.
Henderson Middle School student Emeriie Anastas-Weaver has been selected for a prestigious summer leadership program in Austin and San Antonio. She'll explore Texas history while building skills alongside the state's top young leaders.
After a decade mentoring small businesses through growth and burnout, Jenny Henderson says resilience isn't built in headlines. It's built in habits focused on clarity, courage, and community.
A 13-year-old Nashville boy just completed groundbreaking gene-editing treatment that could potentially cure his sickle cell disease. Rickey Buggs became the first commercial patient at his hospital to receive the therapy, offering hope to 100,000 Americans living with the condition.
Retired lawyer Tom Henderson now drives hundreds of miles weekly to ensure remote Arizona veterans reach their medical appointments. A growing network of volunteer drivers is bridging vast distances to deliver healthcare access across 65,000 square miles of northern Arizona.
New Zealand and Australian mountain bikers dominated the opening rounds of the UCI Oceania Continental MTB Series, with hometown hero Anton Cooper and Rebecca Henderson each scoring perfect wins. The races at Christchurch's Crocodile Park showcased world-class talent preparing for the international circuit.
New Zealand mountain biking legend Anton Cooper dominated two rounds of the UCI Oceania Continental MTB Series on the same track where he learned to ride 20 years ago. Australian champion Rebecca Henderson also swept both elite women's races in Christchurch, securing crucial world ranking points for their upcoming seasons.
Holly Henderson left New York to save her family's 3,000-acre Texas timber land and turned it into a thriving wildlife sanctuary. With federal conservation help, she's restoring native longleaf pine forests and reintroducing wild turkeys her father dreamed of seeing again.
Samuel Henderson can mimic the calls of 114 bird species with stunning accuracy, and his middle school talent show performance has captivated over 29 million viewers online. What started as a six-year-old's curiosity has blossomed into an extraordinary skill that proves the power of following your passion.
In a nail-biting World Baseball Classic semifinal, Team USA defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 to advance to Tuesday's championship game. Stellar pitching from Paul Skenes and clutch home runs from Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony sealed the victory in front of a passionate Miami crowd.
When Gary Ragsdale arrived at the hospital to visit his wife who was recovering from a stroke, he didn't realize he was having one too. Quick-thinking nurse Heather Hawkins noticed the warning signs and saved his life.
A Michigan rescue cat named Toby has officially tied the Guinness World Record for most toes on a cat, sporting an impressive 28 digits. His owner says the fame hasn't gone to his head because "he can't read."
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A Michigan rescue kitten named Toby just tied the Guinness World Record for most toes on a cat with 28 digits. His story is inspiring more people to consider adopting rescue animals with unique traits.
A Siberian Peregrine Falcon, capable of diving at 300km/h, was photographed over Central Australia for the first time ever. The sighting breaks two records and suggests these incredible birds might visit the outback more often than anyone realized.
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