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SpaceX pulled off back-to-back rocket launches from opposite coasts on Sunday, landing both boosters and adding 54 new satellites to its growing internet network. The achievement shows how reusable rockets are making space access faster and cheaper than ever.
Nigeria's women's soccer team bounced back from a weekend loss to defeat rival Cameroon 3-1 in a confidence-building friendly match. The 10-time African champions showed championship form just months before defending their continental title.
The Kemmerer Library transformed into an indoor miniature golf course for a weekend fundraiser that brought neighbors together while raising money for community programs. Golf holes tucked between bookshelves created an unforgettable experience for families and friends.
A Michigan special education teacher has spent three decades running a wildlife rescue center that treats 1,500 animals annually, working nights and weekends while teaching full-time. Louise Sagaert admits injured wildlife every single day of the year, including Christmas morning.
Alex Iwobi netted his second goal in two games to help Fulham defeat struggling Tottenham 2-1, while Arsenal strengthened their Premier League title push with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea in a thrilling London derby weekend.
Electric Avenue transformed Christchurch's Hagley Park into the largest music festival in Australasia, bringing thousands together for a weekend of connection and celebration. The massive event marks a major milestone for New Zealand's South Island city.
France's sacred Sunday tradition is going viral as Americans discover the antidote to weekend burnout. By treating Sunday like a real day off, you might actually look forward to Monday.
After the women's Olympic hockey team was snubbed following their gold medal win, rapper Flavor Flav is throwing them a three-day celebration in Las Vegas. The "She Got Game" weekend this July will honor all female Winter Olympic and Paralympic medalists with dinners, concerts, and parties.
California runner Cynthia McNamee just proved that 51 is the new fast, breaking two world records in the same weekend. Her lightning performances earned her national athlete of the week honors and rewrote the record books for her age group.
Kansas State's track and field teams dominated the first day of Big 12 Championships, claiming five individual titles and leading both men's and women's team standings. Two school records also fell as the Wildcats positioned themselves for a championship weekend.
Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will parade across the sky together this weekend in a celestial event that won't happen again until 2040. Four of them will be visible without any special equipment.
Australia kicks off the Women's Asian Cup on home soil Sunday, with soccer stars Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler back after injury recoveries. The tournament brings 12 nations together across three cities through March 21.
A viral protest group that sings instead of shouts is organizing sing-in events across 95 U.S. cities this weekend. Singing Resistance draws inspiration from Civil Rights era tactics to create healing and solidarity through music.
The lakeside cottage from HBO's hit show Heated Rivalry is now available to rent on Airbnb this May. Fans can book weekend stays at the actual filming location on Lake Muskoka for just $155 per night.
Last February, over 830,000 volunteers across six continents grabbed their binoculars and helped scientists track wild bird populations in the largest citizen science event of its kind. This year's Great Backyard Bird Count smashed those records, creating what researchers call a "heartbeat check" for the planet's health.
Days after burying his father, Nigerian captain Wilfred Ndidi scored in a dominant win while Alex Iwobi delivered a standout performance. Nigerian footballers brought resilience and skill to leagues across Europe this weekend.
After two brutal years of drought forced South Australian ranchers to sell thousands of sheep, a weekend downpour is letting them restock and rebuild. Some stations received 60mm in just four hours, equal to 40% of their typical annual rainfall.
Over 1,300 high school wrestlers competed at Ball Arena this weekend, with 84 individual champions crowned across six classifications. Six teams took home state titles, including Highland capturing its first-ever championship and Pomona shattering its own state record.
A skeptical tech journalist borrowed GM's massive new electric Escalade for a weekend trip and went from hating its hulking size to secretly wanting to keep it. Sometimes the things we judge hardest end up winning us over.
Pittsburgh is among 27 cities competing to host matches from the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup and 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup, events that draw hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide. The tournaments could fill Acrisure Stadium for multiple weekends and showcase the city on a global stage.
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