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America Became Great Because of the Things Trump Hates

“Shock and awe” didn’t end well in Iraq and it won’t end well in the United States.

The New York Times - 17h

We Can Achieve Great Things

Progressives, who believe in using government to do good things, have built a system that renders government incompetent.

The New York Times - 6d

‘Lucian Freud was thrilled when Leigh Bowery stripped naked’: how a wild club kid became the great painter’s muse

When outrageous clubbers Sue Tilley and Bowery posed for the eminent artist, some of the most spectacular portraits of the century were born. Tilley talks about sex, cash and Bowery’s untimely ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

‘Impossible / It’s Possible’ Became Their Anthem

When Emily Giske sang the song from “Cinderella” to Jennifer Percival over the phone soon after they met, long-term love seemed possible.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Their Wedding Day Became a Local Holiday

Kirby Matocha and Chase Edmunds’s wedding day, Feb. 15, was declared “Kirby and Chase Day” by John Whitmire, the Mayor of Houston, who was in attendance.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

The county that became a hotspot for Ukrainian refugees

The founder of a support scheme says: "We will walk with our Ukrainian friends hand in hand."

BBC News - 1d

Four great African adventures

Dream expeditions from Uganda to Madagascar

Financial Times - 4d

I became absorbed in strangers’ fertility journeys online

What started as curiosity would turn into an emotional investment – and eventually, a lifeline. A few nights ago, my phone lit up with a TikTok notification: “WE’RE PREGNANT”. The message wasn’t ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

How a Basketball Court Became a Paris Art Sensation

Pigalle Duperré sits between a high school and a residential building, drawing visitors from around the world.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

How Einav Zangauker Became Netanyahu’s Fiercest Foe

Einav Zangauker, whose son is captive in Gaza, has made herself an unlikely enemy of the Israeli government.

The New York Times - 5d

Fashion forwards: Great goals in great Premier League kits

BBC Sport takes a look back at some great goals scored in iconic and stylish Premier League kits.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Betraying Ukraine will not make America great

Moscow could terminate its war in Ukraine today if it so chose.

The Hill - 1d

Trump’s great big long speech

In which he reveals details of a letter from Zelensky.

BBC News - 1d

America is changing, but it’s still America the great

America’s real power is the ideas that it exports, the culture it projects and the future it continues to invent. As long as America keeps leading in these areas, its influence isn’t going anywhere.

The Hill - 1d

Kevin Durant’s Pregame Ritual Is a Glimpse Into His Greatness

Watching the Suns star is like watching prime Tiger Woods on the driving range, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Whatever happened to the great truck driver shortage?

The underlying problems behind the crisis have not yet been resolved

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Gene Hackman: The eclectic life of a Hollywood great

Although he did not become an actor until his 30s, Hackman became one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.

BBC News - Feb. 27

Yahoo Sports AM: The Great Barrier Thief

In today's edition: Dyson's game-winning steal, Champions League Round of 16, Flagg's final home game at Duke, fight night in D.C., money can't buy wins, and more.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Seahawks releasing franchise-great WR Lockett

The Seahawks are releasing wide receiver Tyler Lockett, an all-time franchise great, who has 8,594 receiving yards and 61 touchdowns in 10 seasons.

ESPN - 20h

Australian great Stolle dies aged 86

Australian tennis great Fred Stolle, who won two Grand Slam singles titles and 17 doubles titles, dies at the age of 86.

BBC News - 7h

Making Europe’s defence spending great again

Where there is a will (to boost military capabilities), there is a way

Financial Times - 4h

How Livvy Dunne became one of the most recognizable names in sports

Livvy Dunne arrived at LSU as a valued recruit with a huge social media following. Five years later, she's the NCAA's highest-earning women's athlete.

ESPN - Feb. 21

How Hudson Table became one of the dining world's most unique experiences

Hudson Table is a multi-purpose culinary studio whose locations give diners an experience unlike any other. The studio offers cooking classes, catering and private event hosting. Its most popular ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Patsy Grimaldi, Whose Name Became Synonymous With Pizza, Dies at 93

His coal-oven pizzeria in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge has drawn patrons from New York City and beyond.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

As Rwanda-backed rebels seized Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers became a target

Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo’s major city of Goma have targeted relatives of fleeing Congolese soldiers

ABC News - Feb. 23

How John Oliver became one of America's leading comedians

John Oliver used to bomb often doing stand-up comedy on stage. Now he has his own TV show, where he delivers searing, satirical takes on America.

CBS News - Feb. 23

The ex-Goldman banker who became Vladimir Putin’s dealmaker

Kirill Dmitriev is the Kremlin’s go-between with Gulf countries

Financial Times - Feb. 26

How Dominik Szoboszlai became the beating heart of Liverpool's midfield

Szoboszlai has been one of the most vital cogs in Arne Slot's machine.

ESPN - Feb. 26

How New York’s Plan for Reparations Became a Debt Trap for Marijuana Retailers

New York persisted with a plan to build flagship dispensaries for people the state once prosecuted for weed offenses, even as it failed to meet its goals.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

How Rebecca Black's new record became her most liberated

Over a decade since her big break, the O.C. native of 'Friday' fame talks her bold new project, 'Salvation.'

Los Angeles Times - 6d

If Cuomo Became Mayor, Would He Really Stand Up to Trump?

Behind the perception of Andrew Cuomo as “Mr. Tough Guy” is the reality: The former governor has rarely criticized the president by name.

The New York Times - 6d

How a group of moms became the "Salt Water Divas" surf crew

After watching her son surf, Toyo Yamane Peluso decided to try it herself and invited other moms to join. The response was overwhelming, leading to the creation of the "Salt Water Divas." Jonathan ...

CBS News - 5d

A new start after 60: I got divorced – and became a sex therapist

I spent a year in shock after my marriage collapsed. Then I realised how much pleasure I could wring out of life. As part of her training to be a counsellor, Jill Le Jeune gave a presentation about ...

The Guardian - 3d

How Candise Lin Became the Unofficial Ambassador of Chinese Internet Culture

Long before TikTok refugees discovered Red Note, Candise Lin was giving Americans a portal into the wild, hilarious world of Chinese social media.

Wired - 3d

NFL combine: These prospects just became a lot more interesting for fantasy football

Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon highlights a key group of prospects who boosted their bottom line at the NFL combine.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

How Industrious Became an $800 Million Brand by Building a Sense of Belonging

The flexible workplace provider has grown its membership amid an ever-changing business landscape.

Inc. - 4h

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

David Moyes faces a former club, Djed Spence’s difficult duel and Chris Wood could haunt his old employers. The winter arrival of Woyo Coulibaly from Parma underwhelmed Leicester fans as the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21