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Cal Poly's newly elevated STUNT team made history by defeating the nation's third-ranked Division II team in their very first varsity game. The Mustangs proved they belong at the highest level of collegiate competition.
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A groundbreaking pilot in South Africa is fighting childhood stunting by giving vulnerable mothers food vouchers and personal support during pregnancy. Early results show the program is reaching families who need help most.
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A national program in South Africa has trained over 135,000 parents and caregivers in early childhood development, turning the country's 2030 commitment to end child stunting into community action. The aRe Bapaleng initiative proves that empowering families at home creates lasting change for children's futures.
A national program in South Africa has equipped 135,000 parents with tools to prevent child malnutrition, turning a presidential promise into grassroots action. The initiative focuses on the critical first 1,000 days of life that shape a child's future.
New Zealand's Olympic silver medalist Luuka Jones-Yaxley traded the competition course for the movie set, coaching Charlize Theron and doubling for her in Netflix's new thriller Apex. The five-time Olympian found filmmaking thrilling but says nothing matches the pressure of the Olympics.
Rwanda is turning farmers into nutrition champions through hands-on village schools that teach families how to grow, cook, and eat healthier foods. The EU-backed program has already reached 211,000 rural households across 22 districts.
Tampa Bay Lightning players rolled up to their outdoor hockey game wearing full Buccaneers uniforms, complete with pads and helmets, while NFL stars Baker Mayfield and Tristan Wirfs led the way in hockey jerseys. The creative crossover celebration brought two sports communities together for an unforgettable night at Raymond James Stadium.
A folk dancer who accidentally entered the film industry as a stunt double has become a leading actress, taking on 14 roles in a single year. Li Yitong's journey from behind-the-scenes performer to stardom shows how talent and persistence can transform unexpected opportunities into success.
Sarah, a County Durham care worker who helps traumatized children, got the surprise of a lifetime when a fake first aid course turned into a Regency ballroom. Netflix went all out with hidden clues and a trip to Paris for one deserving fan. #
Eight-time X Games gold medalist Colby Raha will attempt to break the world record for the highest motorbike quarter pipe jump this weekend, launching 100 vertical feet over a surf pool in Mesa. The daredevil stunt caps a festival showcasing extreme sports achievements that push human limits.
A Chinese automaker just launched an SUV nearly 69 feet through the air on an ice ramp, claiming a Guinness World Record. The gravity-defying stunt proves electric vehicles can handle extreme conditions with serious power.
A South Korean office worker pulled off the ultimate Zoom prank by joining a video meeting from a speeding roller coaster, complete with a cardboard green screen. The hilarious stunt was part of a creative campaign to promote a new whale-themed amusement park.
A creative activism group called Led By Donkeys pulled off an audacious stunt by smuggling a massive screen into a far-right rally and streaming pro-immigration messages to thousands of attendees. The bold move shows how clever tactics can challenge divisive rhetoric in public spaces.
Rwanda's Western Province is planting millions of fruit trees to tackle child malnutrition, with one district already putting 290,000 trees in the ground. The national initiative aims to give every household five fruit trees loaded with vitamins that could help cut child stunting rates.
A wildlife advocate dressed as a giant gannet to protest a controversial hunt and stood for election just to spark conversation. His stunt worked, and now the winning candidate shares his mission to protect the birds.
A bride in England hired singers disguised as police officers to "arrest" her father at her wedding reception, fooling every guest into panic before breaking into song. The stunt turned confusion into the party moment of the night.
Nigeria is tackling a silent health crisis that's been stealing children's futures for too long. A new nationwide project aims to eliminate lead poisoning and protect millions of kids from cognitive damage, stunted growth, and preventable disease.
A Japanese pharmaceutical company is helping treat a devastating parasitic disease in African children who were previously too young for medication. The new medicine tackles schistosomiasis, a water-borne illness that stunts growth in kids across sub-Saharan Africa.
The World Bank and Togo are hosting a landmark conference in Lomé this May to accelerate solutions for the 33% of children in West and Central Africa still suffering from stunting. Twenty countries are coming together to turn the tide on malnutrition that's robbing millions of kids of healthy futures.
Linda Jarrett just became the oldest female unicycle rider ever recorded at 69 years old, performing in The Nutcracker while breaking her own previous record. After 59 years of riding and a career spanning Hollywood stunts to trapeze acts, she's proving that passion has no expiration date.
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