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The Trouble Began Where #MeToo Became #ChurchToo
Yes, people want justice — as long as justice costs them nothing or very little.The New York Times - 1h -
How the Wackiest, Most ‘Annoying’ Christmas Song Became a Hit
It started with a novelty songwriter stranded on a snowy night. Decades later, listeners still can’t get his tune, “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer,” out of their heads.The New York Times - 1d -
How Comedy Bang! Bang! became the 'SNL' of podcasts for funny performers who act on their feet
The podcast recently returned from a tour that took creator Scott Aukerman and guests around the country and to the U.K. Friday, the tour culminates in a show at the United Theater on Broadway.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
The First New Foreign Policy Challenge for Trump Just Became Clear
Because of Syria’s centrality in the Middle East, positive change there could radiate out in all directions.The New York Times - 2d -
The Indian teen who became the world's youngest chess champion
On Thursday Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world champion at the age of 18.BBC News - 2d -
Middle East crisis live: calls for justice as hundreds join funeral of Syrian activist who became symbol of regime brutality
Burial procession for Mazen al-Hamada saw marchers hold signs of other missing detainees and chants for Bashar al-Assad to face trial. The head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the country has ...The Guardian - 3d -
How a Former N.F.L. Player Became a Viral Woodworking Sensation
In some ways, John Malecki can thank a cheap coffee table for his 1.2 million subscribers on YouTube.The New York Times - 3d -
‘A rapist can be in the family’: how Dominique Pelicot became one of the worst sexual predators in history
Gisèle Pelicot had no idea her husband of 50 years had been drugging her and inviting dozens of men to rape her. As one of the most horrific trials France has ever seen comes to a close, the world ...The Guardian - 3d -
New York’s Best New Restaurants of 2024
Our three critics name the places, from classic French dining to a buzzing shawarma stall, that dazzled them the most this year.The New York Times - 4d -
Virginia New Members 2025
Rep.-elect John McGuire (R-Va.-5) Date of Birth / Aug. 24, 1968 Residence / Goochland County, Va. Occupation / Small business owner, SEAL Team PT Inc. Family / Married to wife Tracy with five ...The Hill - 4d -
Delaware New Members 2025
Sen.-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) Date of Birth / Feb. 10, 1962 Residence / Wilmington, Del. Education / B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; master’s degree in urban affairs and public ...The Hill - 4d -
Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.
In Louisa, an unbearable social crisis has become the main source of economic opportunity.The New York Times - 4d -
'I wish I never got that loan': Small businesses say Covid loan repayments became a nightmare
Small-business owners say their Covid disaster loans were wrongly deemed delinquent or in default as a result of errors by the Small Business Administration.NBC News - 4d -
Syrian activist whose suffering became symbol of Assad brutality found dead in Sednaya prison
Mazen al-Hamada had escaped to tell the world about regime’s torture before returning to Damascus. Middle East crisis – live updates When he spoke to lawmakers and in lecture theatres around ...The Guardian - 5d -
How Being an Influencer Became a New American Dream
Two preteen girls promote fashion and beauty products to thousands of online fans from their rural Alabama home.The New York Times - 5d -
How Chelsea became unexpected Premier League title challengers | Jonathan Wilson
Enzo Maresca’s team started the season in chaos and uncertainty. But that was the case the last time they claimed the league crown. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here Nobody saw ...The Guardian - 6d -
How Mexico's Soap-Opera Tycoons Became the Country's Trump Whisperers
A surprising surge of support from Hispanic voters bolstered the president-elect’s comeback.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
How a Criminal With Close Ties to China Became a New York Power Broker
John Chan was a Chinatown gangster before remaking himself into a powerful force in New York politics — one closely aligned with the Chinese Communist Party.The New York Times - 6d -
Almost all of earth became permanently drier since 1990: Report
More than 75 percent of the globe became permanently drier over the past three decades, according to a report from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The report, ...The Hill - 6d -
Bashar al-Assad, an Ophthalmologist Who Became a Dictator, Is the Last of a Despotic Dynasty
Once a self-styled modernizer, Syria’s president bought time with a harsh crackdown, but his government eventually succumbed to its many enemies.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
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How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France
France's nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Dull Men's Club - the 'mundane' Facebook group that became an unlikely hit
A smooth Mars Bar caused a club, created in New York in the 1980s, to go viral. But does it live up to its name?BBC News - Dec. 8 -
How SMU's first season in the ACC became a massive success
Rhett Lashlee's Mustangs have defied all expectations to get within a win of the College Football Playoff.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
‘Mummy would prefer you not to do that’: how ‘no’ became a dirty word in parenting
The gentle, child-led approach to raising children has become popular with millennials – and one two-letter word has fallen sharply out of fashion. Is this progress, or a recipe for future ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
How USMNT fullback Antonee Robinson came into his own with Fulham and became the best left back in England
The American captained Fulham against Brighton and now faces a major test against Arsenal on SundayCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
How an insurance CEO's killer became a symbol of American anger
People on social media have been celebrating the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was killed in an apparent premeditated attack.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Sudan documentary implores world to remember how a hopeful revolution became a forgotten war
A new documentary chronicles Sudan's 2019 revolution and the period of time immediately after the ouster of military dictator Omar Al-BashirABC News - Dec. 6 -
A viral sensation, a financial necessity - why Ilona Maher became rugby's biggest star
Ilona Maher is a social media phenomenon and the Bristol Bears new signing says rugby needs to learn the secrets behind her numbers.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
How a 63-year-old math teacher became a social media fashion influencer
After a photo went viral in 2016, Irvin Randle wanted to show off his style. The math teacher by day now has 1.1 million followers on Instagram and 1.7 million on TikTok.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
How Syria’s rebels became makers of drones and guided missiles
What began as a band of a few dozen jihadis is now a disciplined force with units producing modern weaponryFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
A New Benchmark for the Risks of AI
MLCommons provides benchmarks that test the abilities of AI systems. It wants to measure the bad side of AI next.Wired - Dec. 4 -
'I'm Still Here' became unexpectedly timely with Brazil's rightward shift
Director Walter Salles had ties to the political family in 'I'm Still Here.' Their story reveals the collective journey of a country.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
How an untested screenwriter became Luca Guadagnino's ace film collaborator
Playwright Justin Kuritzkes won Italian director Luca Guadagnino over with his 'Challengers' script and proceeded to collaborate with him again on 'Queer.'Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Campari Names New CEO
The Aperol maker said it would appoint Simon Hunt as its new chief executive officer, months after Matteo Fantacchiotti resigned from the role for personal reasons.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
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How an American steel takeover became a political firestorm
A Japanese company’s plan to buy US Steel is challenging the country’s long-standing policy towards foreign investmentFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
New Rules for Recruiters
Evaluating talent has become a lot more complicated, especially since truth became optional. So I’m taking a new approach.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
‘All he needs is a bit of daylight’: how Saquon Barkley became the NFL’s most dangerous weapon
The running back could end up setting the single-season rushing record as the Eagles start to take shape as a Super Bowl contender. Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Travis Jones dropped the fabulous ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
The war on woke: How a gay rights index once touted by big brands became a conservative target
As June’s Pride Month festivities were nearing a conclusion, Tractor Supply released a statement that put LGBTQ+ rights proponents on alert.NBC News - Dec. 2
