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A music festival in Massachusetts turned into a world record celebration when 5,000 people simultaneously yo-yoed together, more than doubling the previous record. Wilco, The Breeders, and yo-yo champion John Higby led the whimsical attempt at the Solid Sound Festival.
Jakub Dolejs of the Czech Republic claimed the top prize at the European Yo-Yo Championship, wowing crowds in Bratislava with his blend of technical skill and artistic flair. The competition showcased how yo-yoing has evolved into a legitimate competitive sport attracting talented athletes across Europe.
A resurfaced video shows conductor Leonard Bernstein introducing a tiny Yo-Yo Ma to two presidents in a moving celebration of immigration and art. The now-famous cellist was just seven when he performed at a 1962 fundraiser that would become a cultural landmark.
In Thailand's Songkhla Lake, a 50-year fishing tradition using giant Yo Yak nets was dying as pollution drove away fish. Now local fishers and researchers are joining forces with fish shelters and science to bring both back.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1's new regulations have created the most exciting racing of his 20-year career. His recent multi-lap battle with teammate Charles Leclerc reminded him why he fell in love with racing in the first place.
Stop planning your next comment and start really hearing people. Podcaster Hrishikesh Hirway reveals how genuine listening unlocks deeper, more meaningful conversations.
After decades of gaining and losing dramatic amounts of weight for movies, Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton says he's done punishing his body for Hollywood. The actor's decision prioritizes long-term health over short-term career demands.
A registered dietitian is challenging diet culture with an "all foods fit" approach that replaces rigid food rules with listening to your body. Research shows traditional dieting often harms health more than it helps.
Tod Machover just earned one of music's highest honors for making it possible for everyone to create and enjoy music in new ways. He joins legends like Stevie Wonder and Leonard Bernstein who've received the George Peabody Medal.
Brad Snyder spent years hiding a childhood medical condition that affects up to 8% of newborns. By sharing his story publicly, he's helping break the silence around a common but rarely discussed health issue.
After Italy's top clubs crashed out of Champions League, underdog Atalanta erased a two-goal deficit in the final minutes to keep Italian football's 37-year streak alive. The dramatic last-second penalty sealed one of the competition's most inspiring comebacks.
After years of failed diets and declining health, a woman in her 50s transformed her life through strength training and lost 85 pounds. Her journey proves that midlife isn't about slowing down—it's about building strength.
After two cancer relapses, a heart attack, and having to relearn how to walk, supermarket manager Sheldon Donovan transformed his life by losing half his body weight and becoming a runner. Now he's opening a new Cancer Research UK store to help others get their own second chances.
While global fuel prices spike from Middle East conflicts, Nepal's electric vehicle revolution is protecting drivers and passengers from the chaos. Dealerships can barely keep up with demand as more motorists make the switch.
The four Artemis II astronauts are making history as they venture into deep space, but they're also dealing with everyday challenges like broken toilets and crashed email. Christina Koch became the first woman in deep space and earned the title "space plumber" after fixing their crucial bathroom.
Thousands of items have been left behind in Uber's driverless rides in just one year, from phones to an "I Heart Hot Dads" bag. The rideshare giant is turning the age-old problem of forgotten belongings into proof that its robotaxi future is already here.
Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are staying fit in a spacecraft the size of a small bedroom using a device smaller than a shoebox. The same technology could one day help everyone fight aging from the comfort of home.
After trailing 2-0, Italy's Atalanta scored three goals and a last-second penalty to become their nation's only Champions League survivor. With Inter Milan and Juventus eliminated, the small club prevented Italy's first knockout absence in 37 years.
Two major clinical trials show people can maintain their weight loss by switching to lower doses or once-daily pills after initial treatment. The findings offer hope for tackling one of obesity care's biggest challenges: keeping weight off after losing it.
Good news for anyone trying to maintain weight loss: you don't need 10,000 steps a day. A new review of studies found that 8,500 daily steps is the sweet spot for keeping pounds off long-term.
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