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Charlie Dalin was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in 2023, but refused to abandon his dream of racing solo around the world. He just set a new record winning the treacherous Vendée Globe while taking daily cancer medication.
Italian ski champion Sofia Goggia just completed her most dominant season ever, winning her first Super-G Crystal Globe and proving she's one of the most complete speed skiers in the world. Meanwhile, an unexpected title race is heating up as Germany's Emma Aicher closes in on Mikaela Shiffrin's overall lead.
British freeskier Zoe Atkin capped off her best season yet with a Crystal Globe trophy win in Switzerland, just weeks after claiming Olympic bronze. Fellow Brit Kirsty Muir also took home top honors, making it a historic weekend for Great Britain's ski team.
Julia Scheib became the first Austrian woman in nearly a decade to claim the giant slalom season title, securing her fifth World Cup victory of the year with a thrilling comeback run in Sweden. The 27-year-old's stellar performance ended Austria's nine-year wait for a woman to win the discipline's Crystal Globe.
Amateur radio enthusiasts are launching tiny balloons that circle the stratosphere for months, tracking them worldwide for less than $100. A Nobel Prize winner's technology makes it possible to follow these pico balloons as they travel the globe without satellites.
Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin just made skiing history with her 108th World Cup win and ninth Crystal Globe, breaking a record that stood for decades. The American skier dominated the field by over a second in what she called a race symbolizing hope and new beginnings.
Laura Pirovano went from never reaching a World Cup podium to winning three straight races and claiming skiing's most prestigious prize in just one month. The 28-year-old Italian sealed the Downhill Crystal Globe in stunning fashion, proving it's never too late for your big break.
American skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin dominated her final race before the 2026 Winter Olympics, claiming her 108th World Cup victory and ninth slalom Crystal Globe. The two-time Olympic champion won by 1.67 seconds in Czechia, extending her incredible winning streak.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen just became the first Brazilian to win a World Cup skiing title, claiming the giant slalom crown in dramatic fashion. The 25-year-old Olympic champion seized his moment when the leader crashed out, delivering a flawless performance that rewrote winter sports history.
French researchers analyzed 116,000 bird songs and discovered that all birdsong worldwide is built from just eight fundamental sound types. The breakthrough reveals how forests shape the music of nature and could help protect birds as our world changes.
A Singaporean family has traveled the world together for 20 years chasing total solar eclipses, turning their shared love of astronomy and adventure into precious memories. Their next stop: Spain's coast for Europe's most anticipated eclipse of the decade. #
American ski champion Mikaela Shiffrin just made history in Norway, capturing her 110th World Cup win and shattering the record for most slalom victories in a single season. With one race left, she's positioned to match a six-decade-old record that many thought untouchable.
Australian Norm Joe is pedaling around the world on one wheel to break a Guinness World Record and raise awareness for the billions without access to clean water. His 70-pound journey has brought him through Great Falls, Montana, where locals are cheering him on.
American skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin just made history with a record-breaking ninth World Cup slalom title, becoming the first alpine skier ever to achieve this feat. The victory cements her status as the sport's greatest athlete heading into next month's Winter Olympics.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin just became the first person in alpine skiing history to win nine World Cup titles in a single event. The 30-year-old dominated her final race before the Winter Olympics, cementing her status as the greatest skier of all time.
Over 1.7 million pilgrims gathered in Saudi Arabia as Muslims worldwide marked Eid al-Adha, one of the faith's most important celebrations of sacrifice, charity, and community. From Jakarta to Jerusalem, families came together to pray, share meals, and support neighbors in need.
The July Buck Moon lit up skies worldwide on July 29, creating stunning photo opportunities from San Francisco to Turkey. Photographers captured the golden orb rising over cityscapes, natural landscapes, and even framed by a ballerina's graceful pose.
A stunning partial lunar eclipse covered 96% of the moon in red shadow on August 28, creating a rare "almost blood moon" that photographers worldwide stayed up to capture. The celestial show won't happen again until 2028.
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Thailand's centuries-old water festival Songkran has evolved into a joyful celebration that welcomes visitors worldwide while honoring Buddhist traditions of renewal. Now recognized by UNESCO, the festival blends ancient spiritual practices with modern fun that's spreading beyond Asia.
From frozen Russian forests to tropical mangroves, the world's largest cat has mastered some of Earth's most extreme landscapes. This International Tiger Day reveals how saving tigers means protecting our planet's most vital ecosystems.
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