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Thomas Berry: Why Nature Deserves Legal Rights
A forgotten thinker's radical idea is reshaping how courts view rivers, forests, and mountains. Thomas Berry believed Earth itself is a living text we've forgotten how to read.
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Alyssa Thomas Returns to Phoenix Mercury for Title Push
WNBA star Alyssa Thomas is coming back to the Phoenix Mercury after a record-breaking season that nearly ended in a championship. The 33-year-old point-forward led the league in assists and came closer than ever to her first WNBA title.
Halle Berry Turns Razzie Win Into Legendary Hollywood Moment
After winning Worst Actress for Catwoman in 2005, Halle Berry showed up with her Oscar and delivered a hilarious acceptance speech that taught Hollywood how to lose with grace. Her performance at the Razzies became more iconic than most award wins.
Author Angie Thomas Surprises Teen With Full-Ride Scholarship
A Mississippi high school senior got the shock of her life when bestselling author Angie Thomas jumped on a video call to award her a full-ride scholarship. Stephanie Hartmann thought she was in a final interview, but instead received life-changing news.
Sex Trafficking Survivor Rachel Thomas Shares Hope Story
A former Emory University student who survived sex trafficking at 19 now dedicates her life to helping others avoid the same fate. Rachel Thomas will share her journey of healing at Columbus's 5th annual luncheon celebrating hope and recovery.
India Takes Bronze in Thomas Cup Badminton Finals
India's men's badminton team earned a bronze medal at the Thomas Cup Finals after a hard-fought tournament run. The team's semifinal finish marks a strong showing on the international stage.
Astronaut Thomas Pesquet: Space Shows We Must Care for Earth
French astronaut Thomas Pesquet shares how seeing Earth from space reveals our planet's fragility and transforms how we understand our shared responsibility. His insights on the Artemis II mission highlight how space exploration helps us better protect the home we all share.
20-Year-Old Ayush Shetty Shines for India at Thomas Cup
Young badminton player Ayush Shetty delivered a breakthrough performance at the Thomas Cup in Denmark, defeating China's Weng Hong Yang with a masterful mix of power and finesse. His victory signals a bright future for Indian badminton.
England's Thomas Tuchel Praises Mexico's Warm World Cup Welcome
England's coach Thomas Tuchel says Mexico's hospitality has been "nicer than expected" ahead of their World Cup clash, defying concerns about hostile treatment. Despite Ecuador's earlier noise complaints, England is receiving respectful treatment from passionate Mexican fans.
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This Wild Yam Tricks Birds With Fake Berries to Survive
Scientists in China discovered a climbing vine that's mastered an incredible survival trick: it grows fake berries that fool birds into spreading its cloned offspring across the landscape. The black-bulb yam can't reproduce sexually, so it evolved berry-like decoys to hitch rides to better growing spots.
Griffin Honors Fallen Sgt. Todd Thomas With Community Center
The City of Griffin, Georgia dedicated a community center to honor Sgt. Todd Thomas, who died from COVID-19 in 2021, just a year before his planned retirement. The center at the South Precinct will serve youth and families while keeping his legacy of service alive for generations.
Golf Star Justin Thomas Launches $20 Sunscreen After Cancer Scare
PGA Tour champion Justin Thomas turned a melanoma scare at age 26 into a mission to make quality sunscreen affordable for everyone. His new brand WearSPF offers dermatologist-approved protection for under $20.
Tiny Miracle Berry Helps Chemo Patients Enjoy Food Again
A small West African berry is helping cancer patients overcome "chemo mouth," a side effect that makes food taste metallic or spoiled. Early research shows half of patients who tried the fruit reported better taste and quality of life.
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11th-Seed North Hills Stuns #2 Thomas Jefferson in Softball
The North Hills Indians, seeded 11th in their district, pulled off a stunning 5-3 comeback victory over second-seeded Thomas Jefferson to reach the WPIAL Class 5A softball championship. Down three runs in the sixth inning, the underdogs rallied with clutch hitting to keep their Cinderella story alive.
Why Hard Wins Feel Better: Thomas Paine Had It Right
A 250-year-old quote from Thomas Paine explains why our toughest challenges create the most meaningful victories. His wisdom is helping modern teams, students, and communities turn struggles into lasting strengths.
AI Lets Students Talk to Holocaust Survivors at St. Thomas
A Minnesota university is using artificial intelligence to preserve Holocaust survivor stories forever. Students can now have real conversations with survivors through an interactive exhibit that responds to their questions.
College Baseball Game Ends After 21 Innings With a Balk
A college baseball game between St. Thomas and Northern Colorado lasted 21 innings across two days, finally ending when the visiting team won on their opponent's field via a rare walk-off balk. The marathon match became one of the most unusual finishes in college baseball history.
From Lower League Player to England's World Cup Assistant
Anthony Barry went from coaching at Accrington Stanley to becoming England's assistant coach in just 10 years. The 39-year-old Liverpool native is now heading to the World Cup as the only Englishman in Thomas Tuchel's core coaching team.
Edison May Have Made Graphene 145 Years Before Its Discovery
Thomas Edison's 1879 light bulb experiments likely produced graphene, a Nobel Prize-winning material that wouldn't be officially discovered for another 125 years. Rice University scientists recreated his work and found the inventor accidentally created one of the 21st century's most important materials.
1700s Brick Kiln Discovered at Jefferson's Monticello
Archaeologists just unearthed a forgotten brick kiln from the 1700s at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, revealing new secrets about how enslaved workers built the historic home. The oven, buried for over 200 years and never recorded on any maps, still bears the original inscriptions of the brick makers who shaped it.
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