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China's Gen Z women embrace centuries-old script

China's Gen Z women embrace centuries-old script

At a studio in central China's Hunan province, a teacher grips an ink brush, gently writing characters of a secret script created by women centuries ago and now being embraced by a new generation.

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With poetry and chants, Omanis strive to preserve ancient language

With poetry and chants, Omanis strive to preserve ancient language

Against the backdrop of southern Oman's lush mountains, men in traditional attire chant ancient poems in an ancient language, fighting to keep alive a spoken tradition used by just two percent of the population.

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Australia women's rugby team lose trump card Caslick for World Cup

Australia women's rugby team lose trump card Caslick for World Cup

Australia's women's Rugby World Cup hopes took a hit Monday with star sevens recruit Charlotte Caslick ruled out with an ankle injury.

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New tensions trouble small town America in Trump's second term

New tensions trouble small town America in Trump's second term

Visitors are still flocking to the quaint mountain town of Berkeley Springs in West Virginia to savor its hot springs, art galleries and gift stores. Residents, however, say they are navigating new tensions.

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Alcaraz battles through, Shelton advances in Cincinnati

Alcaraz battles through, Shelton advances in Cincinnati

Carlos Alcaraz had to fight his way out of a second-set slump on Sunday to escape with a 6-1, 2-5, 6-3 victory over Damir Dzumhur in his opening match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open.

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31 Concept to Debut Patent-Pending Technology at ISS Asia 2025 in Singapore

31 Concept to Debut Patent-Pending Technology at ISS Asia 2025 in Singapore

After just seven months in stealth mode, 31 Concept's research division delivers a breakthrough in network intelligence - now patent-pending and set to debut at one of the world's top security conferences.

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Rose tops Spaun in playoff to win PGA St. Jude as Fleetwood falters again

Rose tops Spaun in playoff to win PGA St. Jude as Fleetwood falters again

Justin Rose reeled off four straight back-nine birdies to force a playoff then birdied the third hole of sudden death to beat J.J. Spaun for the St. Jude Championship on Sunday as Tommy Fleetwood endured more PGA Tour agony.

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Pioneering MLB umpire Pawol debuts behind plate in Braves win

Pioneering MLB umpire Pawol debuts behind plate in Braves win

Jen Pawol became the first female home plate umpire in a Major League Baseball regular-season game on Sunday, calling balls and strikes in Atlanta's 7-1 home victory over Miami.

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West Indies level ODI series with Pakistan as Chase stars

West Indies level ODI series with Pakistan as Chase stars

The West Indies beat Pakistan by five wickets on Sunday as Roston Chase and Justin Greaves led the charge with the bat to level the one-day series between the sides.

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Spain's Alex Palou wins third consecutive IndyCar season title

Spain's Alex Palou wins third consecutive IndyCar season title

Spain's Alex Palou captured his third consecutive IndyCar season title and fourth in five campaigns by finishing third in Sunday's Portland Grand Prix, which was won by Australian Will Power.

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