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Keya Malavia spent years hiding from judgmental stares because of her Parry Romberg Syndrome. Now she's helping strangers worldwide embrace their own differences by sharing her journey to self-acceptance.
A victim of Mount Vesuvius discovered 65 years ago was finally identified as a doctor who carried his medical instruments while fleeing the eruption. New CT scans revealed surgical tools and coins hidden in a case clutched during his final moments.
Scientists at the University of Georgia are making progress on understanding alpha-gal syndrome, a mysterious tick-triggered meat allergy affecting up to 450,000 Americans. Their research could lead to treatments for people who currently face life-altering dietary restrictions.
Google is rolling out new tools that make it easy to spot AI-generated images with a simple search or tap. The tech giant's SynthID detection system now works in Circle to Search, Chrome, and Google Lens.
A massive digitization project has nearly doubled the known extent of Roman roads, revealing a 300,000-kilometer network that once connected an area the size of the European Union. The discovery transforms our understanding of how the ancient superpower moved people, goods, and ideas across continents.
Researchers discovered a rare copy of the oldest English poem hiding in plain sight inside a ninth-century manuscript in Rome. The find sheds new light on how early readers treasured English poetry.
Scientists at UCLA have discovered a promising new treatment pathway for Fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. The breakthrough could help patients of all ages, not just young children.
A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women worldwide now has a more accurate name that could transform how patients get diagnosed and treated. After 14 years of collaboration between medical experts and patients, PCOS is now officially called PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome). #
Jamaican netball star Romelda Aiken-George came out of retirement to help a friend and just broke a 12-year record for most career appearances. The 37-year-old mother now holds the title previously owned by Australian legend Cath Cox.
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner just became only the second man ever to win all nine Masters 1000 tournaments, achieving the feat at home in Rome. At just 24 years old, he's seven years younger than when Novak Djokovic accomplished the same milestone.
Jannik Sinner became the first Italian man in half a century to win his home tournament, the Italian Open, making tennis history in front of 10,500 roaring fans in Rome. The victory also made him only the second player ever to win all nine Masters 1000 tournaments.
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner just became only the second man ever to win all nine major Masters tournaments, matching a feat previously achieved only by Novak Djokovic. At just 24, he's tracking the legendary careers of the sport's greatest players while dominating with a record six straight Masters wins.
Researchers discovered the oldest known copy of England's first poem hidden in a medieval manuscript that traveled from Italy to New York and back to Rome. The 9th-century text pushes back evidence of English literacy by three centuries.
Researchers discovered the oldest surviving copy of England's first poem hidden in plain sight in a Rome library. The 1,400-year-old text connects us to the very beginning of written English literature.
Researchers discovered a long-lost manuscript in Rome containing one of the oldest copies of the very first poem written in English. The 1,200-year-old text reveals how much early medieval readers valued English poetry, changing what we know about the birth of English literature.
Researchers discovered a rare copy of the oldest surviving English poem hidden in a Roman library manuscript that crossed the Atlantic twice. The 9th-century find reveals English literature spread across Europe centuries earlier than scholars thought.
Breezy White just became the first person with Down syndrome to graduate from Georgia Highlands College and earn a college degree in Georgia. Her journey from childhood dream to 4.0 GPA student shows what's possible when opportunity meets determination.
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina captured her first major tournament win in eight years at the Italian Open, defeating Coco Gauff in a thrilling three-set final. The victory marks a powerful comeback for the seventh seed who showed remarkable consistency throughout the tournament.
Every single one of the world's 10 most walkable cities is in Europe, according to a new ranking based on nearly half a million traveler reviews. Rome claimed the crown, while Asian and Latin American cities are quickly climbing the global list.
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner just made history by winning his 32nd consecutive Masters 1000 match, surpassing a record held by Novak Djokovic for 15 years. The 24-year-old world number one defeated Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4 in Rome, staying humble about his achievement while delighting home fans.
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