How Alex Stupak went from making pastries to owning a restaurant empire

Alex Stupak went from making pastries to elevating Mexican cuisine. The acclaimed chef already has four New York City restaurants, and he's now embarking on a new upscale adventure where he'll put ...

How the Houthis Went From Ragtag Rebels to Global Threat

The Gaza war has allowed the Iran-backed Yemeni militants to broaden alliances with Iraqi militias, African jihadists and Russia.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

How Waters went from DoorDash driver to rising Warriors standout

Golden State Warriors guard Lindy Waters III had an unusual path to the NBA that included stints gardening and driving for DoorDash.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

How Orlando went from a laughingstock to record holders in the NWSL

Orlando Pride's turnaround in recent years is remarkable, from being riddled with controversies and poor performances to becoming one of the best NWSL teams. Here's how they did it.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

How a U.S. Army veteran went from battlefields to mushroom farming

Former U.S. Army convoy commander Stephen Robinson is part of a new crop of "urban farmers": veterans turning to farming after fighting.

How Gary Lineker went from football sensation to BBC star

The BBC will lose one of its highest-profile presenters when he stops hosting Match of the Day.

How the SUP went from novelty beach toy to adventurers’ best friend

Taking part in a Scottish paddleboard marathon, Simon Usborne reflects on the sport’s unlikely evolution

World - Financial Times - November 14

How Spirit Airlines Went From Industry Maverick to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The budget carrier’s pivot to ultralow fares brought it success but competition, rising costs and a failed merger bid hurt the business.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

How Dodgers' Freddie Freeman went from injured uncertainty to World Series MVP favorite vs. Yankees

Freeman, who was not hitting for power in the playoffs, has homered in all three games of the World Series

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Column: How an 'American Cholo' went from Hillary Clinton fan to Trump voter

Welcome to 'American Cholo,' a podcast Gill Tejada has hosted since 2018 that initially aired stories about gang life and Chicano culture but has now turned full Trump bro.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

How Chargers' Ladd McConkey went from small-town Georgia to budding NFL stardom

Chargers rookie receiver Ladd McConkey never impressed with his stature, but his unique abilities always has made him a big threat on the football field.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

‘Gimp play is a craft’: how a Canadian writer went from fetish sex work to creating powerful BBC drama

Jordan Tannahill has turned his novel, The Listeners, into a tense, timely BBC drama inspired by cults and conspiracy theories. He talks Brexit, banging raves and exploring kinks with closeted ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

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 legend

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

How Scott Bessent Went From Democratic Donor to Trump Treasury Secretary Pick

The hedge fund investor predicted last year that President-elect Donald J. Trump’s political fortunes were on the rise.

Business - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

How long will we stomach sermons from royals made rich by their own charities? | Catherine Bennett

Despite their huge untaxed duchy revenues, King Charles and Prince William are still trying to claim the moral high ground. The British public remains immensely forgiving of royal failings, ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

How Ayesha Curry Runs Her Business Empire on ‘Community and Chaos’

At the Inc. 5000 conference, the founder of Sweet July explained how she manages multiple brands while also working with her husband, Steph.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Adani vs. Hindenburg: How one of India's biggest empires descended into chaos

A timeline of Adani Group headlines since the publication of Hindenburg's report.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Germany finds itself in a predicament of its own making

While it loses sympathy abroad, the country faces political uncertainty at home

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Best books of 2024: from our own stable

Books by FT journalists and editors

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Harris says Trump 'devalues' women's ability to make their own choices

In an exclusive interview with NBC News, the vice president criticized Trump's comments about protecting women "whether the women like it or not."

How James Dyson’s farming empire may land his estate with £120mn in death duties

Billionaire known for vacuums and hairdryers has become one of UK’s largest farmers

Business - Financial Times - November 15

How Elon Musk’s plan to slash government agencies and regulation may benefit his empire

Donald Trump has said the Department of Government Efficiency would end government “bureaucracy,” relax “excess” regulations and cut “wasteful” expenditures.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Alex Jones tries to block The Onion from getting control of Infowars

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones filed a lawsuit this week to try to block the sale of his right-wing company Infowars to satirical publisher The Onion. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson ...

Why it makes sense for Jake Paul to continue calling out Canelo Alvarez as champs make their own offers

Paul's explanation for why the fight should happen holds up pretty well in the light

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

How Callaway’s bet on driving range chain Topgolf went off course

The merger of hospitality and golfing has fallen victim to changing consumer habits and high costs

Business - Financial Times - October 29

What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' Infowars

The Onion’s winning bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars platform is under review by a federal bankruptcy judge after Jones and his lawyers raised concerns about how an auction was conducted

Entertainment - ABC News - November 15

How does Alex Ovechkin's injury impact the goal-scoring chase

The race to 894 goals is currently on hold as the superstar scorer will miss the next four to six weeks.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Trump meets with leaders from Bezos-owned Blue Origin

Former President Trump met with leaders from the Jeff Bezos-owned aerospace company Blue Origin following his speech in Austin, Texas. The Republican had a short meeting with the aerospace company ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

CEO to Step Down from Liberty Media, the Company That Owns F1

Greg Maffei saw Formula 1 as major opportunity for the company in its 2017 takeover.

Business - Inc. - November 13

From Elvis to Donna to Stevie: how hit-making legend Quincy Jones created superstars and changed pop history

Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davies, Frank Sinatra, Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson, Dionne Warwick … the powerhouse producer made magical music with everyone who was anyone. We pay tribute to the genius ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

'From star-taking to star-making': How LA Galaxy returned to the top by shunning big names

The Galaxy's resurgence is undeniable, but their ultimate validation awaits.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

How should Europe build its own Silicon Valley?

There is fresh debate about the EU’s position in the technology race

World - Financial Times - November 7

‘It took on a life of its own’ – how a bet started the inflatable craze in the 80s

English football grounds in the late 1980s could be grey and downbeat but that changed thanks to Manchester City fan Frank Newton . Amidst the depressing backdrop of hooliganism and the imminent ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Aaron Judge owns costly fifth-inning error in Yankees’ World Series loss: ‘I gotta make the play’

Gerrit Cole and the Yankees appeared to be cruising to a Game 5 World Series victory, but then quickly things changed.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Full interview: Harris says Trump ‘devalues’ women’s ability to make their own decisions

NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor interviews Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of a campaign rally in Phoenix, Arizona.

Review: In 'The World According to Allee Willis,' a late pop genius makes her own spotlight

She composed unforgettable songs and altered the culture from within, even if the privately troubled songwriter was never destined for stardom herself.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 15

How To Make TNT In Minecraft

There are plenty of ways to clear an area or get rid of some pesky blocks in Minecraft . However, demolishing a space with TNT is easily the most satisfying way to do so. TNT is more of a gimmick ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

Manchester United managers: Ranking every coach post-Sir Alex Ferguson, from Jose Mourinho to Erik ten Hag

In the 11 years since Ferguson's retirement, consistent success has been hard to come by at Manchester United

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

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