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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 - 3h -
How ‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer’ 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 -
Drones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightings
It’s unclear if that buzzing sound coming out of New Jersey is drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk, a raft of conspiracy theories and craned ...ABC News - 1d -
New information discovered in search for American missing in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria — Cockroaches crawled out of the walls near a dirty, stained sink in the Syrian prison cell where an ex-prisoner told NBC News that American journalist Austin Tice was once held.NBC News - 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 -
Pancakes, latkes and the American Dream
What I found over time was a story of the American Dream – and one that resonates as a turbulent election year ends.The Hill - 3d -
American man tells CBS News he was freed from Syrian prison
A man identifying himself as American Travis Timmerman tells CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer he was freed from a Syrian prison earlier this week as rebel forces ousted longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad. ...CBS News - 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 -
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 -
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 -
American Airlines is ‘closer to a have than a have-not’ as it wins praise for its new Citi credit card
Bernstein analyst David Vernon says airline’s new credit-card alliance will improve its ability to reduce its debt loadMarketWatch - 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 - Dec. 8 -
Trump's tariffs: A tax on American consumers
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose across-the-board tariffs on imported goods from some allies and adversaries, claiming that foreign nations will pay such taxes to the U.S. ...CBS News - Dec. 8 -
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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 -
Out-of-work Americans facing longer waits for new job
It's taking longer for hundreds of thousands of out-of-work Americans to find new jobs, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Cory Stahle, an economist for Indeed, joined CBS News ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
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 -
For more out-of-work Americans, it's taking months to find a new job
A growing number of unemployed workers have been searching for a new job for more than 15 weeks, labor data shows.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 -
Weather hampers a search for 3 American and Canadian climbers missing on New Zealand's highest peak
New Zealand authorities have "grave concerns" for three mountain climbers from the U.S. and Canada who are missing after a planned ascent of the country's highest peak, AorakiABC News - 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 -
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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 -
Hunt is on to find 2 Americans who disappeared scaling New Zealand's tallest mountain
The hunt is on to find three climbers who disappeared while trying to get to the top of New Zealand’s tallest mountain, authorities said.ABC News - 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
