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A $1.8B startup sale made him wealthy—now he plans to donate half his net worth: 'The American Dream isn't just about getting rich'
Stack Overflow co-founder Jeff Atwood says he'll give away more than half his wealth — starting with $8 million in charitable donations — within the next five years.CNBC - Jan. 18 -
How Vuori Became One of the Hottest Names in Fashion
The 10-year-old company has ridden the popularity of its tech pants to the top rungs of the athleisure market. But “it’s still early days,” Vuori’s founder says.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Mum fears son's killer became 'more aggressive' in prison
After her son's killer was recalled to prison, Margaret Mizen called his earlier sentence 'a waste'.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
How a 1980s Orlando Magic song became a victory lap
Dating back to last season, the Magic have posted the same song on social media after every win.ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Why Rivalry Games No Longer Matter in College Football
The expanded College Football Playoff has an unintended consequence, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Border app that became 'a salvation' for migrants to legally enter the US may end
The CBP One app has brought nearly 1 million people to the U.S. on two-year permits with eligibility to work since January 2023, but it could end under President-elect Donald TrumpABC News - Jan. 17 -
How Watch Duty became an essential app during the L.A. wildfires
The Watch Duty app's fire fact-checkers brought reliable information to Los Angeles residents during a week of chaos.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
You can now fine-tune your own version of AI image maker Flux with just 5 images
Whether for brand-consistent marketing visuals or detailed character art, the Flux Pro Finetuning API enhances precision and adaptability.VentureBeat - Jan. 16 -
Sibling rivalry: parents favour older children and daughters, study finds
International research also reveals conscientious or agreeable children are likely to receive preferential treatment. As Philip Larkin once noted, your mum and dad have a lasting effect on you. ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
'You just want this guy around': How a journeyman lineman became a cult hero in Detroit
The backup lineman gets huge ovations, even in road stadiums, when his name is announced. Here's how it happened and the man behind the cheers.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
The GOP Rivalry That Could Spell Big Trouble for Trump
With Donald Trump's agenda at stake, the top Republican leaders are divided on fundamental questions of strategy.Politico - Jan. 16 -
U.S.-China Rivalry Could Boost Space Startup Funding
After commercial space startups pulled in $8.6 billion in 2024, more venture capital firms are likely to make investments in new companies as Sino-Amercian tensions go orbital.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Axos Financial: how the US bank became one of Trump’s biggest backers
The online lender has thrived as it helped extend $400m in loans with its biggest individual investor, Don Hankey. As the dust started to settle after the deadly 6 January Capitol attack in 2021, ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Mike Evans continues rivalry with Marshon Lattimore with 1-yard TD catch
The score was Evans' sixth career postseason touchdown.ESPN - Jan. 12 -
How Bucks County, Pa., Became a Celebrity Hot Spot
First came the Hadids. Then Bradley Cooper. Now, with luxury inns going up, the area around New Hope, Pa. is taking a glamorous turn.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
From the Beatles to biologics – how Liverpool became a life science hotspot
The city has a long history with tropical medicine and is now home to one of the largest biotech clusters in Europe. Tucked away in the village of Leasowe, near Moreton on the Wirral peninsula west ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Zheng through despite 'stupid mistake' in wet Melbourne
Zheng Qinwen recovered from a "stupid mistake" to begin her Australian Open bid with a straight-set win on a rain-disrupted first day in Melbourne.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
How a Baltimore student became the NFL's go-to rug maker
With the help of Lamar Jackson's viral reaction, Ravens fan and college student Gordon Cartnail turned his passion for rug making into a lucrative business.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
Their Social Security benefits were slashed. Now they’re getting hundreds — maybe thousands — of dollars back under new law Biden just signed.
Retired public workers will get check adjustments and retro pay under the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
How Maddrey Became the N.Y.P.D.’s Top Officer Despite Years of Scandal
Jeffrey Maddrey, the former chief of department, built ties when he walked beats in Brooklyn. That seemed to insulate him as lawsuits and serious accusations against him piled up.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
These Maps Show Just How Dry Southern California Is Right Now
In early January, soil moisture in much of Southern California was in the bottom 2 percent of historical records.Wired - Jan. 11 -
Australian Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have a real rivalry atop men's tennis
When Carlos Alcaraz is on court for a training session, perhaps working on his newly revamped service motion, he’s doing so to buttress a game already good enough to claim four Grand Slam titlesABC News - Jan. 10 -
Holiday Decorations in January? A Tennessee Woman Is Going to Court for Them.
A Tennessee woman’s plan to update her supersize skeletons for various holidays ran afoul of local law, but she has no plans to take them down.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
How Jimmy Carter became the 39th president of the U.S.
A political who's who attended former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral on Thursday, including several presidents who were elected by emulating his "dark horse" campaign strategy. CBS News' ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
This is how the worst fire in Pacific Palisades history became possible
The Pacific Palisades, one of the wealthiest communities in the U.S., is experiencing the worst fire in its history.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Barcelona vs Real Madrid predictions, picks, history: El Clasico rivalry renewed in Spanish Super Cup final
Europe's biggest rivalry writes a new chapter as Spain's biggest teams square off in Saudi ArabiaCBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
Why Ravens QB Lamar Jackson likely just won third NFL MVP and became the youngest in league history to do so
Jackson earned his third First Team All-Pro selection with 30 first-place votes to Josh Allen's 18CBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
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On her own, Caroline Dubois eyes boxing stardom beyond family feud and sibling rivalry
Caroline Dubois and her brother Daniel are taking sibling rivalries to new levelsABC News - Jan. 10 -
Power Rankings: How far does Tennessee fall after historic loss?
How do Florida's and Tennessee's fortunes change after the Gators' dominant showing?ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Trump, Obama exchange pleasantries at Carter funeral after long-standing rivalry
President-elect Trump and former President Obama had an extended friendly exchange as they sat next to each other at the funeral services for former President Carter on Thursday. Cameras captured ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Sources: Belichick, UNC get UConn transfer Yates
UConn defensive lineman Pryce Yates signed with North Carolina, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
How car loans became Britain’s latest consumer finance scandal
Hidden commissions to car dealers inflated costs for buyers. The legal fallout could cost banks billions and restrict access to creditFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Presidential Odd Couple: After a Tough Race, Carter and Ford Became Friends
Jimmy Carter and Gerald R. Ford faced off in 1976 in a bitter campaign but later bonded as few presidents have — and made a pact to speak at each other’s funerals.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Jean-Marie Le Pen’s death brings rivalry between Marine and niece into focus
Family seeks to show a united front as French minister condemns ‘shameful’ celebrations of his demise. The death of Jean-Marie Le Pen looked likely to reignite rivalries in his family over who is ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Two Football Lifers Became Outcasts. With the Vikings, They’re Revered.
The Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores and the senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson have become each other’s allies.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
No. 1 Tennessee trounced by Florida in first loss
In front of 11,011 fans in Gainesville, No. 8 Florida thumped top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 to knock off the last unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball, an authoritative performance that gave ...ESPN - Jan. 8
