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Alex Parra is a 22-year-old TikTok influencer who shares his life story of fighting cancer on the platform. He plans to run the San Francisco marathon Sunday using crutches to draw attention to the cost of prosthetics for amputees.

Prosthetics can cost up to $70,000. This influencer is running a marathon on crutches

TikToker Alex Parra (@Alex1leg) plans to compete in this weekend's San Francisco Marathon on crutches to raise awareness for athletes with disabilities.

A sanitary napkin pad. Menstrual products have been subject to an 18% sales tax in Pakistan, prompting protests. That tax will end when a new budget takes effect on July 1.

Pakistan ends 'luxury tax' on menstrual products, contraceptives. Will prices drop?

In Pakistan, taxes on menstrual products can add up. Activists have long worked to change this. Now a new budget wipes out the 18% sales tax. But questions remain about the impact on prices.

The 53rd annual March for Life rally was held in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 23. There were about 1.1 million abortions in the U.S. both in 2024 and 2025, says a new report.

Despite state bans and restrictions, the number of abortions in the U.S. holds steady

The Guttmacher Institute has a new analysis on how many abortions happened in 2025.

A voter arrives to turn in a primary ballot at a drop off location in Denver Tuesday.

In Colorado primaries, a democratic socialist wins; Bennet's governor bid ends

Democrats nominated their candidate to try to unseat a Republican House member and tapped the state's attorney general as a frontrunner for governor.

A new triple album from sisters Katia (left) and Marielle Labèque celebrates more than five decades of recording together.

4 hands on the keys: The continuing piano adventures of the fearless Labèque sisters

The French pianists celebrate more than a half century of recording together with a triple-disc set containing many brand new tracks.

Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., arrives at the U.S. Capitol with his wife Rhonda Kean on June 30.

Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress, says depression is why he went missing for months

The New Jersey Republican was missing for months with no explanation for his constituents. He explained in a House floor speech that after his diagnosis, there was no timeline for recovery.

A displaced person walks through a camp in Taiz province, Yemen, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.

Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Houthis deny they did it

Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam's holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in the region but no sign of military support.

Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins, left, calls music his "first love," and has now released his debut album of orchestral works he's composed over the course of six decades. Gustavo Dudamel, right, conducts London's Philharmonia Orchestra for the recording.

Anthony Hopkins shares his debut album of orchestral works -- and they're cinematic

The Oscar-winning actor known for his intense on-screen performances talks about his first love — music — and collaborating with conductor on Life is a Dream.

We asked global thinkers how to improve life on earth in 2025. Here are their wishes

What's one thing humankind can do to help heal the world? The wishes cover everything from upholding Jimmy Carter's legacy to cleaning up Mt. Everest. Readers, we'd like to hear your wishes as well.

As BLACKPINK's members try on solo stardom, only one finds a perfect fit

What does a K-pop idol look like when set free from the system? On their own for the first time, Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa and Rosé each arrive at a different answer.

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