Polish Skier Climbs Everest and Skis Down Without Extra Oxygen

Andrzej Bargiel, 37, became the first person to complete the feat, his sponsors said.

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‘Infinity Castle’ Tops the Box Office, Revealing Changing Tastes

“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” an anime film from Sony Pictures, arrives to a surprisingly strong $70 million in domestic ticket sales.

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Lottery Winners Share Hard Lessons Ahead of $1.8 Billion Powerball Drawing

Past jackpot winners recall fortunes found, mistakes made and advice for those holding a lucky ticket.

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Elon Musk Could Become First Trillionaire Under New Tesla Pay Package

Tesla’s board unveiled a compensation package for the chief executive that could be worth $900 billion if he meets ambitious targets.

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Dale Webster, Who Surfed Every Day for 40 Years, Dies at 76

He braved frigid waters and sharks and surfed even when he had a kidney stone while breaking the record for the most consecutive days surfed.

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Felix Baumgartner, Skydiver Who Jumped From the Edge of Space, Dies Paragliding at 56

Nicknamed “Fearless Felix,” Mr. Baumgartner jumped from the edge of space in 2012.

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Fauja Singh, Master Runner at an Advanced Age, Is Dead

Competing in a marathon in 2011, he claimed to be 100, though his exact age remained a mystery. “I run while talking to God,” he said in explaining his endurance.

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Senate Breaks Vote-a-Rama Record Before Passing Trump’s Domestic Bill

Senators cast 49 votes during a marathon session on President Trump’s domestic policy bill. Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote on the final version after roughly 27 hours without a recess.

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Robert Jarvik, a Designer of the First Artificial Heart, Dies at 79

He worked with a team at the University of Utah to create a mechanical heart. It was later used in patients awaiting an organ transplant.

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Brazilian Nun Who Was World’s Oldest Person Dies at 116

Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas received a blessing from Pope Francis when she turned 110. She would have turned 117 in a few weeks.

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