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China's state-owned tobacco behemoth is booming, defying global trends and anti-smoking efforts

Powered by "the biggest tobacco company most people have never heard of," China is bucking global smoking trends as cigarette sales surge in the country.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Steph incredibly achieves two age-defying feats in wins vs. Mavs, OKC

Warriors superstar Steph Curry incredibly achieved two age-defying feats in Golden State's wins over the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Deion Sanders defied the odds in 2024; can he surprise us again this offseason?

There's a hesitant consensus building that Sanders may stay at Colorado even after his sons and Travis Hunter depart

Sports - CBS Sports - 1 hour ago

Iran defies international pressure, increasing its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN says

The U.N. nuclear watchdog says Iran has defied international demands to rein in its nuclear program and has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels

World - ABC News - 10 hours ago

Harris lost to Trump. She may have one last chance to defy him.

Fresh from a devastating loss to Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris may now head to Capitol Hill to defy him in what could be her last major act in office.

Politics - NBC News - 10 hours ago

Why Trump’s Chances Are Better Than They Look

For many undecided voters, the inflation issue isn’t going away.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Using Artificial Intelligence Is Easier Than You Think

WIRED’s AI Unlocked newsletter about using chatbots and other generative AI tools is back for a second season. We’ve incorporated reader feedback and answered your burning questions.

Tech - Wired - October 23

An Appreciation: Fernando Valenzuela and Fernandomania

Fernando Valenzuela, who died on Tuesday at age 63, was a teenage phenomenon from Mexico who remade the Dodgers’ fan base and put his country on the baseball map.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 24

Peak population may be coming sooner than we think

Birth rates keep coming in below the forecasts — the models may need an overhaul

Business - Financial Times - October 25

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