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When Maxine Smith died with knitting needles in her hands, she left behind thousands of unfinished squares meant for people in need. Now her Australian community has transformed her final projects into 80 blankets warming families facing their hardest moments.
Team USA completed an unprecedented clean sweep by winning gold in men's, women's, and Para ice hockey at the same Games. Jack Wallace, who lost his leg at 10, scored a hat trick in front of a record-breaking crowd of nearly 11,000 fans.
For three decades, Tokyo's Omotesando district has transformed into a sea of green for Asia's largest St. Patrick's Day celebration. This year's 30th anniversary brought together hundreds of performers in a vibrant display of Irish culture thriving thousands of miles from home.
The United States made Olympic history by winning their fifth consecutive Paralympic ice hockey gold medal, becoming the first nation to sweep all three hockey golds at a single Winter Games. Jack Wallace scored a hat-trick as Team USA dominated Canada 6-2 in Milano.
Revolution Wind started delivering clean electricity to New England's grid this week, marking a major milestone for America's growing offshore wind industry. The massive project will save families up to $500 million yearly in energy costs while powering hundreds of thousands of homes.
The Black Ferns Sevens defeated the USA 26-14 to reach the New York final, extending their unbeaten streak to three months. The newly-crowned series champions will face Australia for the title Sunday morning.
Nabhel Harmony went from making flyers for her mom to redesigning platforms that help thousands of small businesses worldwide. Now she's mentoring the next generation of African women in tech.
The United States sled hockey team just made Paralympic history, becoming the first hockey team ever to win five consecutive gold medals. Their 6-2 victory over Canada in Milan caps an unprecedented sweep of all three hockey tournaments at a single Games.
For the first time ever, both US men's and women's hockey teams won Olympic gold at the same Games. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal just one day after watching the women's team triumph in overtime.
Denmark just placed the first turbine at what will become its largest offshore wind farm, capable of powering hundreds of thousands of homes. The Thor project marks a major leap forward in clean energy for a country already running on over 50% renewable power.
Vision-impaired skier Jake Adicoff just secured his third gold medal at the Milan Games, becoming the first openly gay American man to win Winter Paralympic gold. His teammate Oksana Masters celebrated by tackling him to the ground after they helped Team USA dominate the mixed relay.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games delivered historic firsts and comeback victories across 10 days of competition. From a USA legend claiming her 24th career medal to nations winning their first-ever Winter Paralympic medals, the 50th anniversary Games showcased triumph at every turn.
As the sun sets during Ramadan, Delhi's historic food lanes transform into vibrant gathering places where families and friends share traditional Iftar meals. From Old Delhi's Jama Masjid area to Shaheen Bagh's bustling streets, the city's culinary traditions are creating moments of connection and joy.
The sixth-seeded Missouri State Lady Bears pulled off a defensive masterclass, holding Louisiana Tech to just 12 second-half points to win the Conference USA Tournament championship 43-38. Despite going scoreless for nine minutes in the fourth quarter, the Bears' grit earned them a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the 18th time.
Flood-zone restoration crews are getting a game-changing tool: floating bamboo shelters with solar panels that turn rising water into usable workspace. These lightweight, modular basecamps keep reforestation projects running even when seasonal floods wash away roads and dry ground.
From Kenya's slums to remote Chinese villages, yoga initiatives are helping thousands escape poverty while building healthier, more connected communities. Programs across three continents now combine ancient practice with modern poverty-fighting strategies.
Team USA's sled hockey squad is one win away from achieving what no Olympic or Paralympic hockey team has ever done: winning five consecutive gold medals. The dynasty that started with a miracle upset on home ice in 2002 could make history Sunday against Canada.
A major agricultural company is bringing 200 million dollars and thousands of jobs to southeastern Nigeria, reviving a region once famous for palm oil production. The investment promises to transform rural communities while honoring a historic legacy of agricultural excellence.
Bradford Council has installed innovative "zip-up" charging channels that let terraced homeowners charge electric vehicles safely without driveways. The £2.87 million pilot program eliminates trip hazards while making EV ownership affordable for thousands.
A massive offshore wind project that survived federal shutdown attempts is now delivering clean energy to hundreds of thousands of homes. Revolution Wind will save Connecticut and Rhode Island families up to $500 million annually on electricity bills.
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