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 - 7 hours ago

From T-shirts to thongs, how indie film merchandise became a hot commodity

Merchandise is nothing new

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 hours ago

9 Best Advent Calendars (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Whether your loved one likes sweets, spices, or something a little stronger, these treat-filled Advent calendars make a great gift.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Shoppers warned over luxury advent calendar scams

The consumer group Which? is urging shoppers looking for a good deal to beware of fake offers.

Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?

They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money?

The 21 best Advent calendars to shop on Amazon

The best Advent calendars on Amazon are from Lego, L’Occitane, Burt’s Bees, Lindt and more. Shop Amazon Advent calendars that ship quickly.

Advent calendars go high-end but are they worth it?

Advent calendars have evolved far beyond chocolate, with brands like Sephora, Burger King, and luxury jewelry stores joining the trend. Personal finance expert Trae Bodge breaks down if they're ...

Lego Marvel And Disney Advent Calendars Are Only $20 At Walmart

Lego Star Wars 2024 Advent Calendar $29 (was $45) | 246 ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 18

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 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.

How violence became a theme of America’s election

Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoric

Business - 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 utility

Business - 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.

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

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.

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 ...

How a drab Soviet metropolis became Central Asia’s capital of cool

World - Yahoo News - November 8

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

How Vegas Became Formula 1’s Celebrity Magnet

Some of the early confirmed names to attend include Gordon Ramsay, Snoop Dogg, Ice Spice, Paul Mescal, Sylvester Stallone and Emily Ratajkowski.

Sports - The New York Times - November 22

How Pam Bondi became Trump's attorney general pick

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Pam Bondi to replace Matt Gaetz as his nomination for attorney general of the United States. CBS News Miami reporter Jim DeFede has more on how Bondi got to ...

How Michele Kang Became One of the Biggest Investors in Women’s Soccer

The businesswoman invested $30 million in U.S. Soccer for the development of the women’s game. But that’s only part of her journey.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

How late bloomer Gyökeres became Europe's most-wanted striker

Viktor Gyökeres, 26, was playing in England's second tier 18 months ago. Now he's wanted by Europe's elite.

Sports - ESPN - 5 hours ago

How a Women’s College Volleyball Team Became the Center of the Transgender Athlete Debate

Not since the swimmer Lia Thomas has a college athlete or team put the fiercely contested issue of transgender rights in sports under such a bright spotlight.

Top stories - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

How Warriors will approach trade deadline after hot start, Melton news

Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy hinted at Golden State's approach moving forward after De'Anthony Melton's season-ending injury.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 21

Afghan diplomats in Bonn resign amid pressure from Taliban and Berlin

World - Yahoo News - November 18

How immigrants who just became US citizens plan to vote in the 2024 election

At a recent naturalization ceremony, nine immigrants from countries spanning from Lebanon and Germany to Taiwan and Mexico took their oaths to become American citizens

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