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Ben Flores is battling cancer while running for Texas Land Commissioner, earning praise from supporters who say his courage and qualifications make him the right choice. Voters are rallying behind the candidate, choosing competence over concerns about his health.
A new book reveals how a pregnant woman in 15th-century France pursued justice after a brutal attack, challenging everything we thought we knew about women's rights in the Middle Ages. Her story proves that even 550 years ago, survivors could fight back and be heard.
Journalists across Nigeria gathered in Lagos to celebrate the legacy of Dele Giwa, a pioneering editor killed by a parcel bomb in 1986, through a new book preserving his fearless journalism. Four decades later, his work still challenges readers and reminds us why truth-telling matters.
When Hassan's mobile phone shop was destroyed just three months after opening, strangers across France rallied to help. A grassroots fundraiser pulled in over €88,000 in a single day.
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair continues writing names of Palestinian children on his eyeblack despite fines, with fellow athletes stepping up to support him. His unwavering commitment to honoring young lives is inspiring conversations about using platforms for good.
Former England footballer Andy Carroll received overwhelming support after publicly sharing his experience as a male survivor of sexual assault. His bravery in speaking out is helping break the silence around a topic many men face alone.
A woman who represented herself in court won over $460,000 after facing down the man who sexually abused her as a child 40 years ago. Legal experts are calling her victory "extraordinary" and rare.
Michael Hingson and his yellow Labrador guide dog Roselle descended 1,463 stairs from the 78th floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower on September 11, 2001, saving their lives and inspiring others along the way. Now he's bringing his message of focus and courage to Wyoming students and the public.
When his co-pilot allegedly attacked him 30,000 feet in the air, Captain Smit Machchhar fought through his injuries to save everyone aboard. His courage and 17 years of experience turned a near-catastrophe into a story of incredible heroism.
When his co-pilot attacked him mid-flight, Captain Smit Machchhar fought back from the cockpit floor to save 174 passengers. His courage and quick thinking prevented a tragedy over the Middle East.
In a powerful display of courage, hundreds of Iranian women ran a race through Tehran's streets without mandatory hijabs, marking one of the largest acts of defiance since 2022's "women, life, freedom" protests. Their bold stand shows the ongoing fight for women's rights in Iran.
Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi smuggled out fragments of her writing from Tehran's notorious Evin prison to create a powerful memoir. Despite facing decades in prison and violent beatings, the 54-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner refuses to stay silent about injustice.