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Wendy's is celebrating World Redhead Day with a look-alike contest in New York City, where the winner takes home free burgers for a year. The contest honors the fast-food chain's iconic redheaded mascot, originally modeled after founder Dave Thomas's daughter.
Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay turned public mockery and grief-fueled backlash into one of the most remarkable comebacks in African music. Her 2025 breakthrough proves that relentless consistency can transform doubt into undeniable stardom.
A popular American burger chain is bringing 60 new jobs to Tullamore, Ireland this spring. Corrib Oil will open the country's second Wendy's location at Tullamore Retail Park in May.
Nigerian-American aerospace engineer Wendy Okolo earned her PhD at 26 and now leads groundbreaking flight safety research at NASA. She's the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.
A year after Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson's passing, daughters Carnie and Wendy reveal the deeply spiritual, protective, and humorous father the world never saw. Their memories paint a portrait of resilience, love, and music that continues to heal.
A respected Indigenous elder from one of Australia's most remote communities is sharing 50,000 years of culture with the world. Wendy Hubert's paintings made an epic road trip from Western Australia to Sydney's prestigious Biennale, carried by young rangers honoring their traditions.
Blood tests now identify what's causing head and neck cancers, letting doctors tailor treatments that work better with fewer harsh side effects. Patients like Wendy Jackson are beating aggressive cancers and returning to normal life faster than ever before.
A Filipino nurse who spent nearly two years on a ventilator after a brain hemorrhage can now breathe on her own, thanks to a groundbreaking surgery in Taiwan. The procedure allowed her to finally hold her daughter and begin rebuilding her life.
A Kansas boy discovered a 15-foot Tylosaurus fossil on his first geology club field trip, bringing his paleontologist dreams one step closer. The find has turned the aspiring scientist into a local celebrity sharing his passion across his community.
After losing four family members to dementia, Gwen Knox wrote a play that serves scones and sparks conversations about memory, identity, and getting stories before they're lost. The immersive production is touring remote Australian communities where support for the disease is hardest to find.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan video-called his high school staffer in hospice, granting her wish to reconnect one last time. The emotional reunion brought tears to everyone in the room and showed that true greatness never forgets its roots.
A volunteer-run charity in Greater Manchester has quietly distributed more than 15,000 free school uniforms to struggling families since 2020. Now Comic Relief is stepping in to help them reach even more kids.
In the Netherlands, every new parent gets a trained maternity nurse who comes to their home for up to eight days after birth. They help with everything from diaper changes to spotting health problems early, transforming those overwhelming first days with a newborn.
A sixth grader's keen eye during a geology field trip led to one of the most complete Tylosaurus fossils ever found in Kansas. Corbin Bullard spotted ancient vertebrae at a quarry and helped excavate a nearly complete 15-foot skeleton from when Kansas was underwater.
While competitors rush toward automation and app-only ordering, In-N-Out Burger is doubling down on face-to-face customer service. The California chain's decision to stick with its traditional in-person model shows that human connection still has a place in fast food.
At 51, Eva Longoria is building an empire that spans directing, entrepreneurship, and advocacy while raising her seven-year-old son. Her secret: passion, hustle, and refusing to waste a single day.
Two researchers are transforming how universities support faculty with alcohol dependence, turning their own 20-year recovery journeys into campus-wide change. Their courage to speak openly is helping other academics seek help without fear.
A mindfulness teacher created a simple meditation that helps parents shift from worry to compassion when their kids struggle. The practice takes just minutes and can be used anytime parenting feels overwhelming.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin just became the first woman ever to win nine slalom races in a single season, claiming her 110th career World Cup victory in Norway. The 31-year-old is now one race away from tying the all-time record for overall World Cup titles.
A Kansas seventh grader on a 4-H field trip spotted giant vertebrae sticking out of the ground and unearthed a 15-foot tylosaurus fossil. After 30 hours of careful cleaning, he'll share his prehistoric discovery with the community this summer.
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