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Eleven elementary students in Vincennes, Indiana turned Valentine's Day candy sales into life-changing support for hospital patients. The Riley Elementary Student Council donated $100 to their local infusion center and 20 books to newborn babies.
Columbia University's women's basketball team dominated Wisconsin 67-50 to advance to their first WBIT Championship game. The Lions will face top-seeded BYU on Wednesday night with a national title on the line.
Sky Sports commentator Wayne Riley took golf education to a whole new level by suiting up in a full bear costume to break down one of professional golf's toughest stretches. The playful segment brought humor and personality to explaining the notoriously difficult "Bear Trap" holes at the Cognizant Classic.
Riley Mahoney received 19 blood transfusions during her battle with leukemia. Now the Gilbert teen is organizing community blood drives to help save others the way strangers once saved her.
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss turned linebacker during a baseball brawl, dropping his shoulder to tackle a charging player twice his size. The Atlanta Falcons noticed and immediately offered the 62-year-old skipper a tryout.
A Texas professor living with Parkinson's disease found renewed purpose by fostering seven golden retrievers in one year. Jeffrey Weiss says the dogs make him smile when he doesn't feel like smiling and remind him of his deepest values.
While athletes compete in Italy, Betsy Riley and Rebecca Chatman orchestrate NBC's entire Olympic primetime show from Stamford, Connecticut. Their behind-the-scenes leadership turns mountain sports into seamless television for millions.
A Czech museum discovered photos of Dr. Deborah Weiss' family from the Holocaust, including her mother who was the only survivor. Now that remarkable story of escape and reunion is being shared with Connecticut students through a new exhibit.
A beloved school superintendent who dedicated a decade to Martha's Vineyard students left behind $180,000 to fund scholarships for local students pursuing higher education. The fund prioritizes future teachers, ensuring Dr. James H. Weiss's passion for education lives on.
Country duo Dan + Shay secretly crashed superfan Emily Hood Weiss' Tennessee wedding, performing their unreleased single "Marry You Again" and making her dream come true. The surprise was especially meaningful because Emily's mom, also a huge fan, couldn't attend while hospitalized in the ICU.
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South Africa's rugby team dominated the Barbarians 80-31 in Gqeberha, but the real win was discovering a new generation of talent ready to step up. Young players like Riley Norton and Vusi Moyo proved they're ready for the international stage.
Indiana University's Luddy School celebrated 1,200 graduates who turned campus resources into dream jobs, winning startups, and lifelong friendships. Riley Ramirez's story shows how mentorship and opportunity transformed her college experience into a consulting career in Boston.
Riley Tate shattered Purdue Fort Wayne's 1000-meter record during her senior day celebration, capping her college career with a performance that will inspire future Mastodons. Her record-breaking run kicked off a day where teammates set 12 personal bests at their home track.
Columbia University's women's basketball team dominated the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament, capturing the championship with an 81-64 victory over BYU. The Lions led for 96 percent of their five tournament games, turning early season disappointment into a triumphant finish.
From playing street football in Manchester's Collyhurst neighborhood to starring at Wembley Stadium, 21-year-old Nico O'Reilly is living his boyhood dream. The Manchester City academy graduate is heading into Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea with silverware and a potential World Cup spot on the line.
A wild pony in Stoke-on-Trent was found completely trapped inside a tractor tire, but thanks to quick-thinking residents and gentle rescuers, the animal walked away without a scratch.
When a Utah couple adopted a baby through a closed adoption, they made a life-changing decision a week later. They invited the birth mother to become part of their family, creating a beautiful bond that has lasted decades.
A miniature artist who built sets for Wes Anderson films just turned five coffee machines into impossibly detailed tiny cafés. Each machine showcases a different city's coffee culture while brewing real espresso at home.
Australia's first National Autism Strategy is helping autistic people thrive by supporting self-employment, addressing an 18.2% unemployment rate that's six times higher than the general population. From consultancies to craft businesses, autistic entrepreneurs are proving that creating their own workplaces lets them shine.
More than a dozen 4-H club members and honor society students spent a day making their New York village shine. For over 10 years, they've turned spring cleaning into a friendly competition that protects both people and wildlife.
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