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How Morocco Became the Meteorite Hunting Capital of the World
Since the “Saharan Gold Rush” in the 1990s, one researcher has been fighting for the North African country’s contributions to science to be recognized.Wired - Feb. 8 -
How the Superdome became more than a stadium
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will face each other on Sunday at New Orleans' Superdome. The venue has been home to eight Super Bowls, more than any other stadium. The Superdome ...CBS News - Feb. 8 -
How Spain's economy became the envy of Europe
The growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world's most visited country.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
How Anora became this year’s surprise Oscar frontrunner
It had seemed like the year of Emilia Pérez or The Brutalist but Sean Baker’s comedy won three major awards over the weekend, turning the best picture race on its head. Oscars nominations 2025: ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
How America became so car dependent
America is a car-dominated country. It's not just because cars are awesome. Politics, lobbies, even seemingly unrelated laws have all helped make that happen.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
The Chancellor and her expenses before she became an MP
BBC News has learnt that there was an expenses investigation into Rachel Reeves, and two other senior managers, when she worked at HBOS.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
The A-level student who became an enemy of the Chinese state
Chloe Cheung was just a year out of school when Hong Kong police issued a million-dollar bounty for her arrest.BBC News - 4d -
What would happen if Canada became the 51st state?
President Trump has floated the idea of Canada becoming the next state to join the Union. But how it would change the U.S. politically if that happened? CBS News chief Washington correspondent ...CBS News - 19h -
'Apple Cider Vinegar' explains how a revered wellness influencer became reviled
Netflix's new limited series tells the story of Australian wellness influencer Belle Gibson, whose story of overcoming brain cancer turned out to be false.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
How Andy Reid became one of the NFL's best coaches ever
Andy Reid is set to win his fourth Super Bowl as coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.NBC News - Feb. 7 -
Miron Muslic: ‘We became refugees overnight. It was just devastating’
New Plymouth Argyle manager on fleeing from genocide in Bosnia when he was nine and the ‘fantasy’ of managing against Liverpool in the FA Cup. As the waves crash against the harbour walls of West ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
How Charlie Kirk Became the Youth Whisperer of the American Right
Collecting donors, voters, TikTok viewers and high-powered friends on his way into Trump’s inner circle.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
How GoFundMe Became a $250 Million Lifeline After the L.A. Fires
Donations on the crowdfunding site to people and fire relief efforts have exceeded those for all natural disasters worldwide last year.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Jalen Hurts reflects on moment he became a Super Bowl champion
Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts spoke to "CBS Mornings" about preparing for the Super Bowl, having a big lead during the game and the moment the Eagles won.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
How the 2009 Colgan Air disaster became a turning point for U.S. aviation
Coverage of the recent mid-air collision brought up painful memories for John and Marilyn Kausner, whose daughter Elly was among those killed in the last major U.S. air disaster.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
The Essex Boys: How a gangland triple murder became so notorious
The executions of Craig Rolfe, Tony Tucker and Pat Tate still make headlines 30 years on.BBC News - 6d -
How a faded New York hotel became a lethal political battleground
Storm over White House bid to halt corruption charges against mayor Eric Adams in row over migrant shelter. Manhattan’s Roosevelt hotel, with its faded Renaissance revival facade, last week became ...The Guardian - 4d -
How crazy popcorn buckets became big business for movie theaters
Specialty items like the "Dune: Part Two" popcorn bucket drive concession purchases and create a sense of urgency to see big movies on opening weekend.CNBC - 4d -
How crazy popcorn buckets became big business for movie theaters
For decades, popcorn has been a staple of the movie theater experience and exhibitors’ bottom lines.NBC News - 2d -
‘Beware of the bat’: how a mine in Kigali became the focus of Marburg virus research
The fatality rate for the disease is usually 88%, but during a recent outbreak in Rwanda, deaths were kept to 23%. A new approach based on studying miners may be the reason why. In a tin mine in a ...The Guardian - 14h -
How pediatricians became afraid to stand up to RFK Jr.
It reflects a fear of speaking out and retribution that now grips American medicine.The Hill - 6h -
The Consigliere: How Michael Lombardi became the top adviser behind Bill Belichick's North Carolina takeover
The jungle, Lombardi says, is never dangerous if you know the trailsCBS Sports - Feb. 12 -
How the deadly 2009 Colgan Air plane crash became a turning point in U.S. aviation
The crash was the 14th fatal crash of a U.S. airliner in 15 years, and families of the deceased led the calls to reform airline safety. Sixteen years later, the recent midair collision ended the ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Pennsylvania governor rips Cowboys during Eagles championship parade: 'I think we became America's Team'
Josh Shapiro had some fun calling into the Eagles paradeCBS Sports - 6d -
‘You go to buy a loaf of bread and come home with a candle’: how fast homewares became the new fast fashion
Supermarkets and high street stores are full of cheap cups, cushions and ceramics. How can it ever be a good deal for designers, factory workers – or the planet? . Walk into any big UK supermarket, ...The Guardian - 5d -
A new start after 60: I got divorced, became a lawyer – and began fighting for other women
After a spell as Isabella Rossellini’s hand model, Elizabeth Barbour went to law school at 54. Now, she is working on 50 domestic violence cases and says her career is a privilege, not a job. ...The Guardian - 3d -
Turkey said it would become a ‘zero waste’ nation. Instead, it became a dumping ground for Europe’s rubbish
When China stopped receiving the world’s waste, Turkey became Europe’s recycling hotspot. The problem is, most plastics can’t be recycled. And what remains are toxic heaps of trash. On a chilly ...The Guardian - 2d -
How an investment banker became Putin’s man in the room for high-level U.S. talks
As U.S. and Russian negotiators work to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine, Kirill Dmitriev will be trying his best to secure the best deal for Vladimir Putin.NBC News - 1d -
Cycling to school almost became extinct - until one man revived the bike bus
Sam Balto took the idea from a local school to the White House and beyond, inspiring a global movement in which children feel the benefits of cycling together. “It’s a movement, not a moment.” ...The Guardian - 5h