Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is crowned Miss Universe

Victoria Kjær Theilvig, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of the competition.

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is crowned the 73rd Miss Universe

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe

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World - The New York Times - November 1

Miss Nigeria's pride after defying trolls to challenge for Miss Universe

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Miss Nigeria's pride after defying trolls to challenge for Miss Universe

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World - Financial Times - October 24

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Denmark: "The Pursuit of Happiness" | 60 Minutes Archive

Why is Denmark among the happiest countries in the world? In 2008, Morley Safer went on a quest to find out.

With Novo Nordisk success, is there a "Nokia risk" for Denmark?

Correspondent Jon Wertheim revisits 60 Minutes' coverage of former mobile giant Nokia and discusses potential risks for the Danish economy.

The Lego Mini Chef restaurant, Denmark — review

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World - Financial Times - November 7

Great Dane: a tour of Denmark’s culture, countryside and coast

Lakes, saunas, art, food – and Hamlet’s castle. A whistlestop tour of the best that Denmark has to offer. Don’t make small talk with strangers. Or talk about the weather. Or even ask people you ...

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World - The Guardian - November 2

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World - The New York Times - November 1

Novo Nordisk's obesity-fighting drugs fatten Denmark's economy

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Man hands in 80 firearms and ammunition during Denmark weapons amnesty

Some 80 firearms, 140 kilograms (309 pounds) of ammunition and a hand grenade likely dating to World War II that a man found when he was clearing a house have been handed over to Danish police

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Spain beat Denmark, secure top spot in NL group

Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Perez scored to give Spain a 2-1 win over hosts Denmark on Friday to secure top spot in their Nations League group and a place in next year's quarterfinals.

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Politics - The Hill - October 21

Reddick wins, giving MJ shot at NASCAR crown

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Sports - ESPN - October 27

Samsung’s smartphone crown slips with company in crisis

Korean tech giant is losing market share to US rival Apple and Chinese players

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Oddsmakers expect Dodgers to defend WS crown

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Sports - ESPN - October 31

Brat crowned Collins Dictionary 2024 word of the year

It describes a person who is "characterised by a confident, independent and hedonistic attitude".

Badenoch is favourite, but will she clinch Tory leadership?

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Jeremy Allen White lookalike crowned in Chicago

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Kamala Harris is slipping in the polls, but not with university professors

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Politics - The Hill - October 26

Professors Worry Their Power Is Shrinking at Universities

Faculty members are used to sharing power with presidents and trustees to run universities. But some presidents and lawmakers have made moves to reduce their say.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Edinburgh University warns students not to be 'snobs'

The institution admitted class-related prejudice was a problem on campus.

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Abbott to Texas universities: Freeze tuition

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Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Can Ferrari beat McLaren, Red Bull to constructors' crown?

While McLaren and Red Bull are preoccupied with the drivers' championship, Ferrari has quietly emerged as a threat to win F1's constructors' crown.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Most Of Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Team "Shifted To Other Projects"

It sounds as if the sands in the hourglass have run out for a sequel to the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Ubisoft has decided to move a majority of the team who worked on the metroidvania title ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

'Brat' summer lives on as Collins Dictionary crowns it word of the year

Collins Dictionary announced "brat" as its word of the year on Friday, calling it a "cultural phenomenon that has resonated with people globally."

Saudi crown prince says Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza

Mohamed Bin Salman was speaking at the opening of a summit of Muslim and Arab leaders in Riyadh.

F1 Q&A: Will Ferrari snatch constructors' crown from McLaren?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions as we approach the final three races of the 2024 season.

John Krasinski crowned People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024

People has officially decreed this year’s choice for Sexiest Man Alive, and it’s John Krasinski.

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