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The Lost Children review – extraordinary story of missing kids in the Colombian rainforest
Account of the search for the young siblings after their plane crashed and how the eldest, Lesly – just 13 years old and injured – kept them alive for 40 days. In the fairytale, Hansel and Gretel ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
'Extraordinary' Modric breaks Madrid record in win
Carlo Ancelotti praised Luka Modric as an "extraordinary professional" after the midfielder celebrated becoming Real Madrid's oldest ever player by providing an assist in their 2-1 win at Celta Vigo.Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
'Extraordinary' Vinicius Jr 'will win Ballon d'Or'
Minutes after Real Madrid fans were singing for Vinicius Jr to win the Ballon d'Or, the Brazil forward insisted he wants to "stay at the club forever".Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Haaland's 'extraordinary' acrobatic finish for Man City
Erling Haaland's "unorthodox" backheel volley doubles Manchester City's lead in the 58th minute of their match week three tie in the Champions League against Sparta Prague at the Etihad Stadium.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Bezos congratulates Trump for 'extraordinary political comeback'
Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post, congratulated President-elect Trump on his resounding victory on election night this week. "Big congratulations to ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump files extraordinary complaint claiming election meddling by UK Labour party
Allegation references LinkedIn post saying 100 party staffers were headed to US to campaign for Harris. First King George III. Now Sir Keir Starmer.. Citing the American revolution while ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Coups, colonialism and all that jazz: the film that unravels extraordinary cold war truths
Johan Grimonprez’s documentary Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat reveals the curious link between Black Americans’ fight for civil rights and the assassination of Congo’s first democratically elected ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Trump mourns Home Depot founder, GOP donor Bernie Marcus: 'An extraordinary man'
Former President Trump on Tuesday mourned “legendary entrepreneur and political genius” Bernie Marcus, the Home Depot founder and prominent Republican mega-donor who died Monday at the age of 95. ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
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The never-ending cruise story
The story of the world cruise stranded for months in Belfast.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Positively Pernambuco – a story of hope in Brazil
A fashion photographer and a teacher shift the focus onto one of Brazil’s most marginalised communitiesWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
The story of the Nintendo Switch in 15 slides
Nintendo's executives gave a slide show that told the state of the Nintendo Switch game console.Tech - VentureBeat - November 7 -
‘Everybody Has a Lava Lamp Story’
The home décor staple of the 1960s and early ’70s counterculture is making a comeback.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
The inside story of why Jonas Eidevall left Arsenal
Eidevall resigned as Arsenal manager, but what led to the decision, and how does the women's team move on?Sports - ESPN - October 17 -
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Son’s swimming pool death ‘a living horror story’
Christopher Rogers was 20 when he died after being found at the bottom of a pool.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Inside the story of the notorious Menendez brothers case
Lyle and Erik Menendez were sentenced to life in prison for killing their parents. Now, more than three decades later, they are hoping new evidence could reopen the case.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Could Barely Believe My Eyes’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23 -
Venice without the crowds: the inside story by Tracy Chevalier
The bestselling novelist reveals her secret tips to enjoy Venice as you always hoped you could. We’ve all heard about how overcrowded Venice is, with the local government introducing a visitor ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Never-ending story: rare flower gatherers of Diamantina
Gatherers of a rare Brazilian flower find their way of life – and incomes – are under threat. Ana Caroline de Lima , recipient of the Joan Wakelin Bursary , explains why. In the heart of Minas ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Abortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns
The groups promoting abortion-rights amendments on the ballots in nine states have outraised their opponents by more than 6 to 1 and are spending far more on adsHealth - ABC News - October 31 -
Sen. Maggie Hassan shares her miscarriage story
Reproductive rights are a major factor in the 2024 presidential election for many voters. Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire joins CBS News to discuss her decision to open up about ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Will gender be the defining story of the 2024 US election?
Plus, preparing for market volatility and a final snapshot of the pollsWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Barry Keoghan: My background is not a pity story
The Saltburn star wants his foster-care childhood to inspire children with a similar upbringing.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
BBC reporters on story of the night in swing states
In the critical seven battlegrounds, voters are feeling buoyant - or downcast.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Watch: How election night unfolded
Catch up on the key moments from election night.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You
Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites.Tech - Wired - 6 days ago -
Abortion-rights groups see mixed success in races for state Supreme Court seats
An expensive campaign by abortion-rights advocates for state Supreme Court seats has yielded mixed resultsHealth - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Tetris Forever is the real story of Tetris - and it’s fascinating
An interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse goes deep on the 40-year history of Tetris. Believe me when I say: I truly thought I knew the story of Tetris. The puzzle game’s journey from behind ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Their Pissarro Is Staying in Germany, but Their Story Is Getting Out
A woman whose family had to sell a painting in the Holocaust and a museum have struck a deal. The museum will keep the work but will help to publish a book telling the family’s story.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Our Unspoken Sibling Sign’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday