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Steven Spielberg and Hollywood stars rallied to support James Van Der Beek's family after the actor's death from cancer at 48. The GoFundMe campaign has now surpassed its $2 million goal to help his wife and six children.
The Stevens Institute of Technology women's basketball team proved you can dominate in the classroom and on the court, earning national academic honors with a 3.575 GPA while winning 20 games. It's their fourth time making the prestigious list in six years.
When James Van Der Beek passed away after battling colorectal cancer, Hollywood showed up in force. Steven Spielberg, Jon M. Chu, and thousands of others raised over $2 million in a single day to support his wife and six children.
After a police chief challenged residents to help tackle homelessness issues firsthand, community volunteers answered the call. Now they're working alongside officers to address cleanup concerns while connecting people with resources.
When eight ducklings fell through a storm drain grate in Wisconsin, three firefighters grabbed a sledgehammer and refused to give up until every baby was back with mom. The worried mother duck waited nearby as her babies were lifted to safety one by one.
A Wisconsin city is building its first Community Emergency Response Team to help neighbors during disasters. Eleven volunteers have already signed up, with 22 spots still open.
Steven Frank, who survived Theresienstadt concentration camp as a child, has been honored with a book of personal thanks after three decades of sharing his story with students. His message of hope over hatred has reached thousands of young people across England.
Steven Dubois turned injury setbacks and sleepless nights into an Olympic gold medal with a risky race strategy and a temperature-controlled mattress. The Canadian short track speedskater proved that sometimes the path to glory requires fixing what happens off the ice.
A college sprinter who didn't even run the 400 meters in high school just broke her school's record and became one of the top nine fastest runners in Ivy League history. Francine Stevens clocked 53.69 seconds at Penn State, proving that sometimes finding your event later means finding your greatness.
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.
Scientists in Edinburgh are using artificial intelligence to fast-track the search for treatments hiding in plain sight among 1,500 already-approved drugs. For patients like Steven Barrett, who has lived with motor neurone disease for 10 years, it's a bright light of hope.
Steven Smith has pedaled in every Pelotonia bike ride since 2009, even during his own chemotherapy for leukemia. Now he rides for his wife too, as they both battle cancers being fought by the research they help fund.
A Stevens Point man who beat cancer has been named the 28th member of the Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame. His unwavering team spirit during treatment earned him one of football's most heartwarming honors.
Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart will speak about resilience and recovery at a free public event in Stevens Point on April 7. Her advocacy has shaped national child safety laws and inspired countless survivors.
When Michael Harris disappeared under an avalanche at Stevens Pass, his wife Penny trusted her gut feeling that something was wrong. Her quick thinking with Find My iPhone led rescuers straight to him after four hours buried in snow.
Steven Thompson built a space where LGBTQ+ hockey players can finally be themselves on the ice. Now the NHL is recognizing his work with one of its highest community honors.
A Stevens County firefighter braved icy conditions to rescue a deer trapped on frozen Loon Lake. The heartwarming rescue shows what's possible when first responders and wildlife officers work together.
After beating rare cancer and losing his father, Patrick Suplicki turned his basement into a Packers shrine and earned the ultimate fan recognition. The Stevens Point grandfather now shares his love for the Green and Gold with three grandchildren.
French-Portuguese fashion designer Steven Passaro is showing the industry how to use technology responsibly. While fast fashion giants chase profits, he's using AI and 3D modeling to reduce waste and spend more time on craftsmanship.
A six-year-old parakeet named Bebe just became the first of his species to explore an underwater reef, thanks to his owner's creative engineering. Steven Lawyer built the "Bebosphere" so his adventurous bird could join him snorkeling in the Bahamas.
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