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Veronica Hargrave just became only the second woman in Indiana University history to run the 800-meter in under two minutes, smashing a school record that stood for 16 years. Her 1:59.79 finish caps off a weekend where multiple Hoosiers set personal bests and showed what dedication looks like.
The Lionesses play their 500th match this weekend, a milestone once unthinkable after women's football was banned for half a century. From park pitches to European champions, England's women have transformed the beautiful game.
A small New Zealand rowing club has produced five Olympic gold medallists in its 150-year history. This weekend, champions past and present are gathering to celebrate the milestone and raise money for the next generation.
Marie-Louise Eta becomes the first female head coach in Germany's top football league when Union Berlin plays Saturday. Experts say her historic appointment should mark the beginning of women's recognition in leadership roles across men's sports.
A massive satellite with a 2,400-square-foot antenna is heading to orbit Sunday, bringing us closer to never seeing "No Service" on our phones again. Three tech giants are now racing to eliminate dead zones worldwide.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen completed two consecutive full practices without restrictions, signaling his readiness for the playoffs. Despite lingering knee pain, the starting center says he's prepared to compete at the highest level when Game 1 tips off this weekend.
A giant hole in the sun's atmosphere is sending colorful auroras as far south as New York and Idaho Friday and Saturday night. The new moon means darker skies and better viewing conditions for one of nature's most stunning light shows.
London's newest museum celebrates its grand opening this weekend with an exhibition honoring over a century of Black British musical influence. V&A East brings world-class culture to East London's Stratford neighborhood.
Two London markets are rejecting fast fashion and mass production with events celebrating sustainable shopping, local makers, and vintage treasures. Over 200 independent vendors will welcome thousands of visitors this weekend.
A Parisian sales engineer who bought a charity raffle ticket on a whim over the weekend just won an original Picasso painting worth $1 million. The raffle raised $14 million for Alzheimer's research while giving one lucky art lover the prize of a lifetime.
A California woman will meet the Scottish stranger whose stem cells saved her life during a magical Disney race weekend. Abby Hudak and Lewis Haggerty will run side by side just two years after his donation gave her a second chance.
British households can now earn free or discounted electricity by running appliances when renewable energy is abundant. The expanded national program rewards people for using power during sunny weekends when solar generation peaks.
Eight months after their thrilling 31-31 World Cup draw, the Wallaroos and USA women's rugby teams meet again this weekend in Kansas City. The intense rivalry between these evenly matched teams continues to deliver nail-biting matches that showcase the growing excitement in women's rugby.
The Irish couple whose romantic street proposal captured hearts online just married in front of 240 guests in their hometown. Despite stormy weather, Brendan Galvin and Catherine O'Connell celebrated what they called a "spectacular weekend" in Kerry.
A powerful new play about alcohol recovery opens in Savannah this April, showing how one man's denial transforms into hope. The White Chip runs for two weekends at Savannah Repertory Theater.
Phoenix-area rescue teams worked overtime this weekend, safely bringing four injured hikers down from three different mountains during above-average temperatures. Every single hiker made it to the hospital in stable condition.
Justin Bieber chose intimacy over fireworks for his Coachella headline set, proving festivals can celebrate artistry in unexpected ways. While opinions split on his YouTube-fueled performance, the weekend proved star power takes many forms.
A small Ohio town is building community pride one hanging basket at a time, and they need weekend helpers to keep the beauty blooming. The volunteer program has become essential to Shelby's downtown revival.
Olympic medalist Roman Mityukov capped off a perfect weekend at the Swiss Championships, winning gold in all three backstroke events and nearly breaking his own national record. The 25-year-old swimmer now ranks eighth in the world this season.
More than 100 volunteers planted 50 new trees at a North Dallas park as World Cup organizers beautify host cities. Weekend rain arrived just in time to help the saplings take root.
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