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Grandma with chunky sunglasses becomes unlikely fashion icon
A Zambian woman in her 80s is adored for modelling in striking and playful fashion photographs.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
WSA, A Manhattan Office Tower Becomes an Unlikely ‘It’ Building
The WSA building, a 31-story New York office tower with mysterious financing, has become an improbable hub for artists, designers and influencers.Business - The New York Times - 9 hours ago -
WSA, A Manhattan Office Tower Becomes an Unlikely ‘It’ Building
The WSA building, a 31-story New York office tower with mysterious financing, has become an improbable hub for artists, designers and influencers.Top stories - The New York Times - 9 hours ago -
Middle East Airlines Has Become an Unlikely National Hero in Lebanon
Middle East Airlines has managed to fly through regional and civil wars since the 1960s. And it is still in the skies today.World - The New York Times - November 20 -
Bangladesh’s unlikely revolutionaries
Young protesters installed Nobel prizewinner Muhammad Yunus as caretaker leader. But time is running out to reform the country’s democratic institutionsWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Meme coins’ unlikely rally turns gags into riches
A bewildering resurgence shows that followers can be found even in the frothiest end of the spectrumWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Jaguars' Lawrence unlikely to play vs. Vikings
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is unlikely to play against the Vikings due to his shoulder injury, with former Patriots quarterback Mac Jones in line to get the start.Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
Rays say new stadium unlikely to be ready by '28
Due to a combination of damage to Tropicana Field and political delays on financing, it is unlikely the Rays' planned new stadium will be ready by 2028.Sports - ESPN - November 19 -
Sinn Féin optimistic but breakthrough unlikely in Irish election
Mary Lou McDonald’s party has risen to second place in the polls but analysts say the chances of victory are slim. Sinn Féin, the former political wing of the IRA, is hoping to stage a last-minute ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Arsenal's title hopes hit by Newcastle as Premier League's unlikely rivalry deepens
Arsenal and Newcastle are at opposite ends of England, but a real rivalry has grown between them, with the Gunners' loss on Saturday the latest installment.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
Will Donald Trump destroy US democracy? Unlikely | Cas Mudde
The US system is complex, rigid and set up to prevent tyranny. Still, marginalized groups will face an even more hostile state. The most authoritarian and racist campaign of my lifetime just ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Unlikely action star Luke Evans relived his past to inspire others
Growing up in Wales, Luke Evans never expected to become an action star. He wrote a memoir to show how he overcame personal struggles — and inspire others.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 7 -
Supreme Court unlikely to see justices retire before Trump takes office
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice and at 70, is not the oldest member of the Supreme Court.Politics - CBS News - November 8 -
Lewis Hamilton unlikely to drive for Ferrari in F1 post-season testing
Mercedes give no indication of early release Hamilton has promotional commitments in Abu Dhabi Lewis Hamilton is unlikely to get behind the wheel of a Ferrari in post-season Abu Dhabi testing ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Trump AG pick Gaetz could be great for cannabis — but stock moves suggest confirmation is unlikely
If controversial Republican Matt Gaetz manages to win confirmation as attorney general, his tenure at the Justice Department is expected to be positive for the cannabis industry.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
Police track down unlikely shoe thief from Japanese kindergarten
Officers installed security cameras to get to the bottom of the thefts, and ended up uncovering a four-legged culprit. Police and staff were initially flummoxed when shoes started disappearing from ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
How Tommy Hilfiger Became Formula 1’s Unlikely Disruptor
The well-known American designer used to sneak into races as a teenager. Now he’s doing much more.Sports - The New York Times - November 20 -
Biden unlikely to ban menthol cigarettes, despite urging from health officials
A federal ban on menthol cigarettes would be one of the most effective ways to save lives, Black Americans, the Surgeon General said. But the Biden administration isn't likely to do anything about ...Politics - NBC News - November 19 -
A College Football Playoff Rankings Shakeup Helps an Unlikely Contender
Boise State’s dream season could result in a first-round bye.Sports - The New York Times - November 20 -
Hoping for an OpenAI or Anthropic IPO? Here’s why that’s unlikely anytime soon.
Investors hoping for initial public offerings from hot artificial-intelligence unicorns Anthropic and OpenAI sometime next year are probably going to be disappointed.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
A stolen $97,000 disability check, a bureaucratic nightmare — and an unlikely happy ending
Todd Kahler was on the verge of homelessness after his Social Security disability-benefit check was stolen from the mail. He got the money back, but it took tenacity and some outside help.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
When will Trump become president?
The inauguration isn't for a couple of months, but the transition process will begin soon.Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Photojournalist becomes soldier in Ukraine
CBS News correspondent Holly Williams spoke to Ukrainian photojournalist Ruslan Garlushchak, who has been drafted and deployed to the front line.Top stories - CBS News - November 10