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Audi Crooks' journey from small-town sensation to top center unfolds at No. 8 Iowa State

Iowa State's Audi Crooks defied modest expectations for her freshman season to become one of the most dominant players in women's basketball

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Audi Crooks’ journey from small-town sensation to top center unfolds at No. 8 Iowa State

Audi Crooks is ready to take over as one of the faces of women’s college basketball, a role that suits the 19-year-old known for her quick smile and effervescent personality.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

How a Data Center Divided a Small Missouri Town

Residents of Peculiar battled developers and some of their local officials to keep a giant data center out of their community.

Tech - The New York Times - October 29

‘We were not prepared’: three weeks in a small town devastated by Hurricane Helene

Gerton, North Carolina, population 250, was badly hit by the storm. Emma Churchman describes how the community came together in the aftermath. The small mountain community of Gerton, about 16 miles ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

The destruction of Chimney Rock: A small mountain town grapples with its future

Flash flooding caused by Hurricane Helene left the North Carolina mountain village of Chimney Rock unrecognizable. NBC News recently spent the day with Mayor Peter O’Leary to see how the tourist ...

A small town in Jamaica watches Harris campaign with pride – and wariness

The Democratic nominee is proud of her Jamaican roots. Her story inspires some but others wonder if her presidency would benefit the country. Brown’s Town, in the Jamaican parish of St Ann – where ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Oklahoma small town police chief and entire police department resign

The police chief and three officers that make up the entire four-person police department of the town of Geary, Oklahoma resigned on Thursday with little explanation.

I visited a small, struggling, climate-ravaged town in Louisiana. Why is Donald Trump certain to win here? | Oliver Laughland

It has been called ‘the great paradox’ – when communities who most need government support vote for a Republican party hell-bent on dismantling it. A few hundred yards from the shoreline – where ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

How Chargers' Ladd McConkey went from small-town Georgia to budding NFL stardom

Chargers rookie receiver Ladd McConkey never impressed with his stature, but his unique abilities always has made him a big threat on the football field.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

At This Swedish Vacation Home, Architects Have Creative Freedom

A couple gives full rein over the design of their vacation home to architects whose skills they have come to trust over the years.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 11 hours ago

‘Something special’: Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones on bucolic comedy beauty Detectorists, 10 years on

The open-hearted paean to friendship and a quiet life has become a global hit after charming viewers the world over. As it turns 10, its stars reflect on how they made TV magic. ‘Finding junk and ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Historic bitcoin theft tied to Connecticut kidnapping, luxury cars, $500K bar bills

The kidnapping of a Connecticut couple has been linked to one of the biggest thefts of cryptocurrency from an individual in United States history.

Business - CNBC - October 18

OpenAI’s Journey to $157 Billion Chronicled in Documents

OpenAI originally applied to be recognized as a tax-exempt charitable organization by the IRS in 2016.

Business - Inc. - October 13

Shackleton cross makes 7,000-mile journey to Dundee

A memorial to explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton goes on display in Dundee after a 7,000-mile journey.

Chicago Blackhawks Journey Continues Through Alberta

The Chicago Blackhawks are on an 82-game odyssey that will present a lot of challenges this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

The Long, Syncopated Journey From Scott Joplin to Beyoncé

Critics have come a long way since “Maple Leaf Rag.” Just consider how “Cowboy Carter” rode into town.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Shaboozey on his journey from underground to stardom

With "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" hitting No. 1 and two CMA nominations, Shaboozey opens up to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about his journey to the top.

Shaboozey on breaking genre boundaries and his journey to stardom

Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" has topped the Billboard Hot 100 and is redefining genres, mixing country with hip-hop in a way that's resonating with fans.

How Waters' indigenous pride fuels his incredible NBA journey

Lindy Waters III's indigenous pride plays a pivotal role in his incredible NBA journey, which continues with a great start to his Warriors tenure.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

'Never give up' - Calafiori's journey from big injury to Premier League

Riccardo Calafiori feared he would struggle to walk after a serious knee injury at 16, but he is now eyeing Premier League success with Arsenal.

Rail to the Reef: an easy train journey to one of the greatest natural wonders

A sleeper train with ‘thoughtful touches’ along the Queensland coast offers diverse and diver-friendly access points to the Great Barrier Reef. Stretching from south-east Queensland to the tip of ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

A journey through the past and to outer space: The weekly news quiz

Test your knowledge of some of the week’s most-read stories.

Tate & Lyle’s journey from sugar producer to sugar reducer

The UK-listed company faces a potential takeover after turning its back on its sucrose origins

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Big matchups, storylines and sounds ahead of Week 9

Our college football experts preview LSU-Texas A&M and other big games.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Film by 'genius grant' winner dives into the emotional journeys of Black fathers and sons

“Exhibiting Forgiveness,” a new semi-autobiographical film by acclaimed artist Titus Kaphar, starring actor André Holland, is about figuring out how to heal from intergenerational trauma.

"Mornings Memory": Zack Hample's journey to catching over 12,000 baseballs

In today's "Mornings Memory," we revisit Steve Hartman's 2006 profile on Zack Hample, who had collected nearly 3,000 baseballs. He's caught over 12,000 since then, including some historic hits.

My rail journey to Naples and Pompeii to chase the last rays of sun

A trip from the UK in search of late-season sun leads to fresh discoveries in Pompeii as well bonus trips to Procida and Paestum. When the Mediterranean makes its first appearance, it’s through ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Neil deGrasse Tyson takes readers on a cosmic journey with "Merlin"

Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the cosmos in his new book, "Merlin's Tour of the Universe," where he answers readers' questions on galaxies, black holes and more. He joins "CBS Mornings" to share ...

Music Review: Tyler, the Creator's 'Chromakopia' looks into the artist's journey to self-discovery

On his seventh studio album, “Chromakopia,” the multi-hyphenate Tyler, the Creator pulls back the curtain

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

An electric hydrofoil ferry offers cleaner journeys among Stockholm's 14 islands

A high-tech electric ferry service has began operating in Stockholm, offering commuters a low-carbon way to zip through the waterways of the Swedish capital, which is built on 14 islands

World - ABC News - October 29

Father-son triathletes Jeff and Johnny Agar reflect on Ironman journey

The Agars, a triathlon team from Michigan, were invited to the Ironman World Championship by Peyton Manning. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about their journey.

She Weathered Angry Comments and Attacks After a Visit From Kamala Harris. She Still Thinks Entrepreneurs Should Have a Voice in Politics

After Danielle Romanetti, the owner of Fibre Space, hosted Kamala Harris’s visit in 2021, she saw a $30,000 windfall—and a surge in troll attacks. How she suggests dealing with attention, even if ...

Business - Inc. - October 14

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