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Defined benefit pension reform ‘unlikely to be silver bullet’ say trustees
UK government argue that funds should release surpluses back to companies for investmentFinancial Times - 3h -
Welcome to the Duke-UNC rivalry, Cooper Flagg: It's unlike anything you've seen
The Duke freshman has taken college basketball by storm. Now he must cement his legacy in its most storied rivalry (6:30 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN).ESPN - 9h -
How Taiwan became a quiet bond market superpower
And why it could blow up in everyone’s faceFinancial Times - 19h -
How Warsaw became the unlikely vegan capital of Europe | Karol Adamiak
A city associated with sausage and herring is now a haven for plant-based foods – and Poland’s rightwing politicians aren’t happy . I want to tell you about a relatively typical neighbourhood in ...The Guardian - 1d -
China says it's "extremely unlikely" COVID pandemic came from lab leak
China says it's "extremely unlikely" that COVID-19 came from a lab, after the CIA said it believed, though with low confidence, that it did, rather than from natural transmission.CBS News - 4d -
How Auschwitz became centre of Nazi Holocaust
It is 80 years since Soviet Union troops liberated Auschwitz - now marked as Holocaust Memorial Day.BBC News - 4d -
The 2010s lost classics that became sleeper hits a decade on
A number of tracks that didn't make a big impact when they were first released have now become hits.BBC News - 6d -
Smokers unlikely to quit with just willpower, say researchers
Those using e-cigarettes, medication or heated tobacco products are more likely to successfully give up smoking. A million smokers a year in England try to quit by employing methods with little ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
How Australia became a test bed for the future of farming
Experimental fungi and ‘robotic bees’ are among the ag-tech innovations being trialled in a country on the frontline of climate changeFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
How Terry McLaurin Became the Face of the Washington Commanders
The two-time Pro Bowler is a mentor off the field, and a leader his teammates don’t hesitate to follow.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
How the ‘forever tote’ became the It bag du jour
The original cotton totes have a ‘disarmingly short’ life cycle – so demand is high for a more environmentally friendly version. This year’s It bag isn’t made by any of the usual designers. And if ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Singapore's Likee Is an Unlikely Winner of the TikTok Ban
After a US law temporarily forced Americans to find a new home for their short-video habit, TikTok clone Likee saw a surge in usage.Wired - Jan. 22 -
Trump’s Unlikely Return to Power
Donald J. Trump is returning to the White House in a far stronger position. He’s facing a depleted opposition and a more compliant Congress. Jonathan Swan, a politics reporter for The New York ...The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
How Hyrox became the latest sporting craze
The sport of Hyrox is not known to many in the general public, yet is popular enough that UK events have had to introduce ticket lotteries. What does this new craze involve?BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Trump unlikely to impose trade tariffs on UK, says Treasury minister
Darren Jones says Britain should not look at the incoming US president ‘as a risk’Financial Times - Jan. 19 -
How ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Became a Sleeper Hit
The “Lion King” prequel arrived to weak ticket sales last month, but moviegoers have since embraced it, pushing global box office returns toward $700 million.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Jared Goff and the Lions: The NFL's most unlikely love story
Goff was the right QB at the right time for a town that needed a confidence boost just as much as he did.ESPN - Jan. 18 -
How Vuori Became One of the Hottest Names in Fashion
The 10-year-old company has ridden the popularity of its tech pants to the top rungs of the athleisure market. But “it’s still early days,” Vuori’s founder says.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Why College Football Playoff seeding format is unlikely to change next season
Eliminating the CFP’s rule designating the top four seeds and first-round byes to conference champions won't likely happen next year.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Trump and Maduro: Could these unlikely partners make the deal of the century?
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for his third six-year term on Friday, prompting the U.S. and its allies to announce sanctions on senior figures in his administration, while Donald ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
A Bill Belichick, Tom Brady reunion in Las Vegas is unlikely
When it comes to Bill Belichick potentially returning to the NFL, his North Carolina buyout speaks louder than anything anyone can say.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
How Jimmy Carter became the 39th president of the U.S.
A political who's who attended former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral on Thursday, including several presidents who were elected by emulating his "dark horse" campaign strategy. CBS News' ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Why a Winter Classic in Los Angeles Remains Unlikely
It’s been officially announced by the NHL that the 2026 Winter Classic will see the Florida Panthers host the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida on January 2nd, 2026. The NHL’s ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
Supreme Court appears unlikely to block TikTok ban from taking effect
The Supreme Court heard arguments over a law that could effectively ban the social media platform TikTok in the United States. NBC News' Savannah Sellers reports on what both sides argued and how ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Two Football Lifers Became Outcasts. With the Vikings, They’re Revered.
The Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores and the senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson have become each other’s allies.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
How Jimmy Carter Became a Proud Outsider in Washington
Jimmy Carter was a genuine Washington outsider when he won the White House in 1976. And he remained proudly so, for better or worse.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
‘Living the dream’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub, strangers became friends
When the majority of the 33 people trapped by the weather were able to escape, not everyone wanted to leave. • ‘It makes you feel like a kid again’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub . • Snowed ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
How The Vivienne became a breakout star of British drag
The Vivienne, who has died aged 32, was unapologetically unique and hilariously straight-talking.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
How ‘Stop the Steal’ Became a Protest Slogan in South Korea
Right-wing YouTubers helped President Yoon Suk Yeol get elected. Now that he’s been impeached, they’re rallying his supporters with conspiracy theories.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
The unlikely life story of Jimmy Carter
Elected in 1976 in the aftermath of Watergate, Jimmy Carter, the little-known governor of Georgia, believed he had a responsibility to restore Americans' faith in the integrity of their government. ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
How Darts Became London’s Rowdiest Winter Party
The professional darts championships draw tens of thousands of raucous fans. The beer flows freely in the stands, but the competition is serious.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
How Elon Musk’s X became the global right’s supercharged front page
Musk has now used X as a platform to make aggressive interventions in US politics – and in those of other countries. As a business proposition, Elon Musk’s ownership of X, formerly known as ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Trump’s ‘hush money’ sentencing set for January 10 but jail time unlikely
New York judge says he wants to bring ‘finality’ to the prosecution ahead of president-elect’s inaugurationFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
McDaniel: Tua (hip) 'unlikely' to play vs. Jets
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is "unlikely" to play in Sunday's regular season finale against the Jets, coach Mike McDaniel said Friday.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
A new Monroe doctrine is unlikely to work for the US in South America
Washington’s leverage over countries in the region is waning as China’s influence growsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
He Wasn’t a ‘Bot,’ but Quickly Became Her Partner
Veronica Fitzpatrick and Kevin Fay met through the dating app Hinge in November 2022, and less than a year later, they became engaged.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Gaza Cease-Fire Before Trump’s Inauguration Looks Unlikely
Despite a recent Biden administration push, talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war appear not to have made significant progress, according to officials familiar with the discussions, as ...The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
How Jensen Huang and 3 Nvidia Board Members Became Billionaires
Longtime Nvidia board member Tench Coxe is among the company’s newly minted billionaires.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
How Saffron, a Precious Import, Became an American Cash Crop
It’s hard work to harvest, but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure.The New York Times - Jan. 2
