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Becoming Madonna review – a megastar’s extraordinary ascent to pop royalty
The singer’s journey to the top is retold through archive clips and audio, efficiently albeit perhaps too straightforwardly. The story of Madonna’s leap to stratospheric celebrity is breathlessly ...The Guardian - 2h -
Illegal trade booms in South Africa's 'super-strange looking' plants
A biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers.BBC News - 8h -
Israeli soldier who died 417 days after his Oct. 7 wounds becomes symbol of sacrifice
An Israeli soldier who died more than 400 days after being wounded in the attack that sparked the war in Gaza now symbolizes the sacrifice of fallen fightersABC News - 23h -
As older Americans downsize, over 20 million homes could become available—but they're not where young people want to move
"Empty nesters" downsizing isn't likely to be the solution to the housing shortages facing major U.S. cities, recent Zillow research finds.CNBC - 1d -
Biggest banks sue the Federal Reserve over annual stress tests
A group of banks and business groups are suing the Federal Reserve over the annual bank stress tests, saying the current process falls short.CNBC - 1d -
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Ranking the 10 biggest portal announcements from Tuesday
Nebraska added a major offensive weapon.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Long an unofficial symbol, bald eagle becomes official US bird
After long being an unofficial symbol, the white head, yellow beak bald eagle became the official U.S. bird on Christmas Eve. President Biden signed 50 bills into law Tuesday. Among them was ...The Hill - 18h -
Better Man review – Robbie Williams becomes CGI chimp in surreal biopic
A candid look at the toxic force of envy that drove his musical career but turned a talented musician into a deeply unhappy man. But why the CGI?. Robbie Williams – only he is a chimp! This is a ...The Guardian - 1d -
De Beers amasses biggest diamond stockpile since 2008 financial crisis
Chinese demand has slumped as competition from lab-grown alternatives has increasedFinancial Times - 1d -
24 biggest soccer moments of 2024: USWNT win gold, Mauricio Pochettino to USMNT, Lionel Messi playoff flop
Christian Pulisic dominated in 2024, Champions League debuted a new format and the rest of the year's big momentsCBS Sports - 1d -
My list of Democrats’ biggest lies of 2024. Do you agree?
Outgoing President Joe Biden and his Democratic support team have been caught in a series of blatant lies, including denying his cognitive decline, downplaying the federal debt, and denying the ...The Hill - 1d -
Southern Africa elections brought big changes in 2024
Old liberation movements in Southern Africa suffered serious electoral declines this year as millions of people made their voices heard in electionsABC News - 2d -
‘I’m obsessed’: parkrun becomes a Christmas Day ritual for some
For enthusiasts, the festive period would not be complete without doing the 5km run alongside jogging Santas. For some, the idea of a Christmas that contains any more exertion than reaching for the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Favourite Ukrainian Christmas carol becomes rallying cry for soldiers
Carol of the Bells was written in Pokrovsk, a key target for advancing Russian troops in Ukraine.BBC News - 2d -
The migrants who face becoming political pawns again
Many of those bussed in by the Texas governor have been absorbed by Chicago but could now have their lives upturned againFinancial Times - 2d -
UAE becomes Africa’s biggest investor amid rights concerns
Activists alarmed at emirati companies’ poor record on labour rights and fear projects may fail to address environmental concerns. The United Arab Emirates has become the largest backer of new ...The Guardian - 2d -
As Drug Culture Becomes Mainstream, Our Language Needs To Evolve.
We need a new language to talk about the chemicals and plants that change our consciousness.The New York Times - 2d -
NFL Winners and Losers: The biggest takeaways from Sunday's games
If Chicago wants Detroit OC Ben Johnson to be its next head coach, he got an up-close and ugly view of the Bears on Sunday. Plus, Justin Jefferson goes Superman.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
College Football Playoff quarterfinal schedule, matchups, odds: Texas becomes new title favorite
The Longhorns beat the Tigers 38-24 and now have shorter odds than both Ohio State and Oregon to win it all.Yahoo Sports - 3d
