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Gunner Hammett just became the youngest runner to shatter the 600-meter world record, and it's his tenth time breaking a global mark. The Williamsburg eighth grader is rewriting track history before he even reaches high school.
Baseball Hall of Famer CC Sabathia took his first-ever subway ride to Yankee Stadium's home opener, bringing fellow Yankees legend Dellin Betances along as his guide. The heartwarming journey showed that even superstars can embrace being regular New Yorkers.
Sonny Rollins, the saxophone icon who practiced for hours on a New York bridge and earned the title "Saxophone Colossus," has died at 95. His seven-decade career shaped the sound of modern jazz and inspired generations of musicians worldwide.
America's beloved fireworks tradition didn't begin on July 4th. It started May 16, 1776, when Virginia colonists lit up the sky to celebrate their bold declaration of independence from England.
Nine counties in northeastern South Carolina attracted over $426 million in new industrial projects and created more than 400 jobs in 2025. The growth shows the Pee Dee region is becoming a magnet for businesses looking to expand and invest.
When rocket scientists aren't launching spacecraft, they're apparently launching beautiful music. NASA Langley hosted a community orchestra that brought employees, families, and neighbors together for an unforgettable evening of patriotic and space-inspired music.
Two New Jersey junior golf teams conquered regional competition and are heading to national championships this fall. The young athletes proved teamwork and dedication pay off in the PGA Jr. League tournament.
Thousands of volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to beautify America's battlefields and historic landmarks this Earth Week. The 30th annual Park Day brings communities together at 110 sites across 28 states to prepare treasured places for visitors.
East Carolina's baseball team just put on the most explosive offensive show in their coach's 10-year tenure, crushing William & Mary 24-3 with contributions from nearly every player in the lineup. The Pirates' 20-hit performance marked their best single-game total in 15 years.
When HBO's John Adams needed authentic Colonial voices, a dialect coach discovered our founders didn't sound American at all. The surprising truth about 1700s accents reveals how much closer we were to Britain than anyone thought.
Hasidic communities in Brooklyn are using AI in surprisingly positive ways. While some restrict access, others are creating custom AI tools to deepen religious education and preserve traditions.
After a successful pilot program prevented home charging fires, New York City is rolling out 25 battery swapping stations across all five boroughs for delivery riders. The program stopped hundreds of dangerous home charging sessions while making delivery workers safer and more productive.