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Australia Fines X $465K for Child Safety Compliance
SolutionsMay 21

Australia Fines X $465K for Child Safety Compliance

After a three-year legal battle, X Corp agreed to pay $465,000 for failing to report how it fights child exploitation content on its platform. The ruling marks a major win for online safety regulators holding tech giants accountable.

Japan Today2 min read
Undrafted BMX Rider Wins Gold at Sacramento's First X Games
SportsJun 28

Undrafted BMX Rider Wins Gold at Sacramento's First X Games

Justin Dowell wasn't picked in the X Games draft despite being the reigning champion. He answered his doubters with a near-perfect performance that brought Sacramento's first X Games to life.

Google News - Underdog Wins2 min read
19-Year-Old Kiwi Skier Wins Gold at X Games in Aspen
SportsJan 26

19-Year-Old Kiwi Skier Wins Gold at X Games in Aspen

Fin Melville Ives from Wanaka, New Zealand, dominated the men's ski superpipe at the X Games, landing tricks he'd never completed in competition before. His victory helped New Zealand achieve its most successful X Games campaign ever.

Stuff NZ3 min read
Scotty James Lands Never-Before-Seen Trick, Wins 5th X Games
SportsJan 25

Scotty James Lands Never-Before-Seen Trick, Wins 5th X Games

Australian snowboarder Scotty James made history at X Games Aspen by landing the first-ever back-to-back backside 1440s, securing his fifth consecutive halfpipe title. The groundbreaking performance ties him with legend Shaun White at eight X Games gold medals.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Scotty James Wins 5th Straight X Games Gold in Aspen
SportsJan 25

Scotty James Wins 5th Straight X Games Gold in Aspen

Australian snowboarder Scotty James just made halfpipe history by landing a never-before-seen trick combination to win his fifth consecutive Winter X Games title. The 31-year-old's gravity-defying performance ties him with legend Shaun White at eight total X Games gold medals.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
U.S. Launches Tech Corps to Spread AI Globally
SolutionsFeb 21

U.S. Launches Tech Corps to Spread AI Globally

The United States is creating a modern Peace Corps for technology, sending volunteers abroad to help developing nations adopt American artificial intelligence tools. The program aims to bring cutting-edge AI solutions to hospitals, farms, and schools worldwide starting this fall.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Millennial Defends Gen X From Gen Z's 'Worst Generation' Claim
Acts of KindnessFeb 14

Millennial Defends Gen X From Gen Z's 'Worst Generation' Claim

When a Gen Zer called Gen X "the worst generation," a Millennial jumped in with a hilarious warning about why you don't mess with the latchkey kids. The viral exchange has generations laughing together about their differences.

Upworthy3 min read
Gen X Women Share Bold Midlife Reinventions
Acts of KindnessJan 26

Gen X Women Share Bold Midlife Reinventions

Hundreds of Gen X women flooded social media with inspiring stories of career pivots, artistic awakenings, and courageous life changes made in their 40s and 50s. Their responses prove it's never too late to chase dreams.

Upworthy2 min read
Gen X Survived the '70s and '80s Without Supervision
Acts of KindnessMay 29

Gen X Survived the '70s and '80s Without Supervision

Generation X is celebrating their famously unsupervised childhoods filled with bikes, street lights, and zero helmets. Their stories reveal a surprisingly joyful era of independence that might hold lessons for today's screen-focused parenting.

Upworthy2 min read
X Games Bets on AI Judges to Make Competitions Fairer
InnovationJan 24

X Games Bets on AI Judges to Make Competitions Fairer

The X Games is testing artificial intelligence to judge extreme sports competitions, aiming to eliminate human error and create more consistent scoring. This could transform how action sports crown their champions.

Fast Company - Innovation2 min read
Kirsty Muir Wins X Games Gold After Injury Comeback
SportsJan 26

Kirsty Muir Wins X Games Gold After Injury Comeback

Scottish freestyle skier Kirsty Muir claimed her first X Games gold in slopestyle just weeks before the Winter Olympics, marking a triumphant return after missing a year due to knee and shoulder surgeries. The 21-year-old dominated the competition in Aspen with a near-perfect first run.

BBC Sport2 min read
Teen Skier Indra Brown Wins X-Games Silver on First Try
SportsJan 24

Teen Skier Indra Brown Wins X-Games Silver on First Try

At just 15 years old, Australian skier Indra Brown claimed silver in her X-Games debut, landing her among the world's elite freestylers ahead of next month's Winter Olympics. The Melbourne teen's fearless performance in Aspen has experts wondering if an Olympic medal could be next.

ABC Australia2 min read
Scotty James Wins Record 8th X-Games Gold Before Olympics
SportsJan 25

Scotty James Wins Record 8th X-Games Gold Before Olympics

Australian snowboarder Scotty James just matched a legendary record with his eighth X-Games gold medal, landing tricks never before seen in competition. Heading into next month's Winter Olympics, the 31-year-old is proving why he might finally claim that elusive Olympic gold.

ABC Australia2 min read
29 Peace Corps Volunteers Start Two-Year Service in Ghana
Acts of KindnessMar 26

29 Peace Corps Volunteers Start Two-Year Service in Ghana

Twenty-nine Peace Corps volunteers just took their oath to serve communities across Ghana for the next two years, marking the latest chapter in a 65-year friendship between the United States and Ghana. These dedicated volunteers will work hand-in-hand with local communities on agriculture, health, and education projects that Ghanaians specifically asked for.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Rancho Mirage Teen Earns Lead Trumpet Spot in Elite Corps
SportsJun 2

Rancho Mirage Teen Earns Lead Trumpet Spot in Elite Corps

A Rancho Mirage High School junior landed the lead trumpet position in one of America's most competitive marching music programs. Andy Martinez is now fundraising to join the 2026 Gold Drum and Bugle Corps national tour.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
New Fragile X Treatment Begins Human Testing This Year
Health & WellnessApr 8

New Fragile X Treatment Begins Human Testing This Year

A promising therapy for fragile X syndrome, a leading genetic cause of autism, is moving to human trials after securing funding from strategic partners. The treatment could also help patients with other rare brain disorders.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
UCLA Finds New Drug Target for Fragile X Syndrome
Health & WellnessMay 18

UCLA Finds New Drug Target for Fragile X Syndrome

Scientists at UCLA have discovered a promising new treatment pathway for Fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. The breakthrough could help patients of all ages, not just young children.

Google News - Breakthrough Discovery3 min read
Kirsty Muir Wins X Games Gold After Surgery Comeback
SportsJan 26

Kirsty Muir Wins X Games Gold After Surgery Comeback

Scottish freeskier Kirsty Muir claimed X Games slopestyle gold in Aspen just weeks before the Winter Olympics, capping a remarkable comeback from knee and shoulder surgery. The 21-year-old dominated with a near-perfect first run, then added silver in big air.

BBC Sport2 min read
50-Year Space Mystery Solved by New X-Ray Telescope
SolutionsMar 24

50-Year Space Mystery Solved by New X-Ray Telescope

After half a century of confusion, scientists finally discovered why a giant star in Cassiopeia flickers with mysterious X-rays. The answer reveals a rare cosmic pairing that rewrites our understanding of how stars evolve together.

Google News - Science3 min read
Gen X Fashion Makes a Comeback with Gen Z's Embrace
VideosMay 30

Gen X Fashion Makes a Comeback with Gen Z's Embrace

Generation Z is bringing back iconic 1980s and '90s fashion trends, and Gen X couldn't be happier to see their style legacy live on. From jelly shoes to shoulder pads, the decades-old looks are finding new life on runways and in everyday wardrobes.

Upworthy2 min read

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