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From T-shirts to thongs, how indie film merchandise became a hot commodity
Merchandise is nothing newEntertainment - ABC News - 6 hours ago -
How the Bonne Maman Advent Calendar Became a Hot Commodity
More than a year of research and development plus word-of-mouth has kept the French jam company’s calendars in shopping carts.Top stories - The New York Times - 11 hours ago -
T-Shirts for the Female Gaze
A handful of small brands founded by women are gaining recognition for their takes on a wardrobe staple.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 4 -
How FTC Chair Lina Khan Became an Election Hot Topic
The Federal Trade Commission chair drew increasing political vitriol as the presidential vote neared. Her political future hangs in the balance.Business - The New York Times - November 5 -
How a slapstick movie idea about beavers went from the bar to one of 2024's biggest indie hits
The microbudget movie “Hundreds of Beavers” has turned into lo-fi legendEntertainment - ABC News - November 22 -
How 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo became Elphaba, from 'Defying Gravity' to 'the perfect green'
In the season premiere of The Envelope, 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo on becoming Elphaba and Saoirse Ronan on her pair of awards contenders 'The Outrun' and 'Blitz.'Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 21 -
38-year-olds launched a T-shirt side hustle that got endorsed by Oprah—their business could bring in $300,000 this year
Ashley and Kenny Green started apparel company Kaans Designs while Ashley was on maternity leave. Now it's a profitable business with a rare "Shark Tank" loan deal.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
How Kenya became the "Silicon Savannah"
The tech hub of East Africa, Kenya—and Nairobi in particular—is looking to solve an impending jobs crisis through innovation.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Walmart pulls back on DEI efforts, removes some LGBTQ merchandise from website
The big-box retailer, the nation's largest, joins a growing list of companies feeling the heat from conservative activists.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Walmart pulls back on DEI efforts, removes some LGBTQ merchandise from website
Walmart on Monday confirmed that it’s ending some of its diversity initiatives, removing some LGBTQ-related merchandise from its website and winding down a nonprofit that funded programs for ...Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
How violence became a theme of America’s election
Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoricBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
How Thames Water became a battleground for hedge funds
Rival groups of bondholders are vying to extend loans to the troubled UK utilityBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
How 'CoComelon' became a mass media juggernaut for preschoolers
The brightly colored "CoComelon" cartoons have become must-watch videos for babies and toddlers. But they've also raised questions about what kids should be viewing.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13 -
How Marigolds Became Central to Hindu Rituals in India
Originating in North America, the blossoms have become central to Hindu rituals in India.Top stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
Grandma with chunky sunglasses becomes unlikely fashion icon
A Zambian woman in her 80s is adored for modelling in striking and playful fashion photographs.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
How Gravenberch became Liverpool's answer to Bellingham
Liverpool missed out on Jude Bellingham in 2023, but Ryan Gravenberch has filled that void nicely.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
How to Design a Real-Life Hot Wheels Loop
You should absolutely not build this thing. But it’s still fun to think through the physics.Tech - Wired - November 15 -
‘It’s the damnedest thing I’ve ever seen’: 10 film flops that became classics – ranked!
Hindsight can be a wonderful thing – as much-loved movies including Citizen Kane, The Shawshank Redemption and Blade Runner have proved. Budget: £19.3m. Worldwide gross: £22m Continue ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Behind the scenes of ‘Wicked’: A look at how the film was made
The cast of "Wicked" shares what the making of the movie looked like behind the scenes. NBC’s Jacob Soboroff steps into the land of Oz and speaks to the cast about what it was like coming together ...Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
Monday Night Football: Metal fragment falls from AT&T Stadium roof after opening before Texans-Cowboys game
Opening the roof at AT&T Stadium before Monday night's Texans-Cowboys game suddenly became dangerous.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 18 -
How Robert Smith of the Cure Became Rock’s Most Dogged Activist
With his band’s first new album in 16 years out Friday, post-punk’s dark prince discusses enduring on his own terms and clashing with the most powerful company in live music.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
How a Georgia Security Conference Became a Target of Election Deniers
The gathering had nothing to do with the election. That didn’t stop conspiracy theorists from spreading falsehoods.Tech - The New York Times - November 1 -
Quincy Jones: From 'street rat' to music mastermind
He was in a gang as a child but became Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra's favourite collaborator.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Raise the Flagg: How Duke's super-freshman became the Maine man
Maine is hardly a hoops hotbed, but Cooper Flagg's Duke debut, and likely No. 1 NBA Draft pick status, has kids in his home state "dreaming bigger because of him."Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
How Kemi Badenoch Became Leader of the UK Conservative Party
Kemi Badenoch’s ascent is partly the result of a deliberate diversifying of the party under David Cameron in the 2000s. In her politics, she exemplifies its more recent rightward turn.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
How immigration became a key 2024 election issue for Trump, Harris
Immigration and security at the U.S.-Mexico border have remained pivotal voting issues for many Americans participating in the 2024 elections. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down how voters ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
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How Elon Musk became Donald Trump’s shadow vice-president
The world’s richest man has risen to become the second most powerful man in US politics. None of it was accidental. As Donald Trump watched election results roll in from a party at his ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
How football’s amorality and transactionalism became the game within the game | Aaron Timms
The quest for revenue is the defining struggle of modern football, and many fans have correctly come to see higher revenue as the surest route to on-field glory. In the grand churn of the money ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
How Tulsi Gabbard Became a Favorite of Russia’s State Media
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to be the director of national intelligence has raised alarms among national security officials.Top stories - The New York Times - November 18 -
How Tommy Hilfiger Became Formula 1’s Unlikely Disruptor
The well-known American designer used to sneak into races as a teenager. Now he’s doing much more.Sports - The New York Times - November 20 -
‘Golden Girls’ no more: How America’s concept of old age became outdated
The idea of retirement is losing its luster.Business - MarketWatch - November 19
