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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.
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.
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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.
An ordinary dad and his 23-year-old son just pedaled 30,000 kilometers across 30 countries, proving that epic adventures aren't just for professional athletes. Their 400-day journey raised money for charity and shattered three world records along the way.
Running clubs have surged worldwide as people trade competition for community, with membership jumping 25% since the pandemic began. What started as solo runs during lockdown has blossomed into a global movement connecting millions through movement and friendship.
A Tasmanian sailor just broke the Australian record for sailing solo around the world in 138 days—beating the mark set by his father 19 years ago. Tristan Gourlay's achievement marks a heartwarming passing of the torch from one generation to the next.
Despite global challenges, Muslims worldwide are coming together to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr with prayers, family gatherings, and cherished traditions. From Indonesia's mass homecomings to Malaysia's open house celebrations, the holiday showcases cultural diversity and resilience.
A barnacle-covered bottle that washed up on a Tasmanian beach in 2001 connected two women from opposite sides of the world. Twenty-five years after tossing her note into the ocean, Erika Boyero finally met Diane Charles in person.
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