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Dow closes at record high, defying fears of panic sparked by Trump's tariff threat
The major stock indexes surged higher on Tuesday.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
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The Gazan teenagers defying war for competitive maths
Palestinian youngsters study on phones for Maths Olympiad and dream of attending MIT amid the ruins of shattered enclaveWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
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Dozens detained after protesters defy ban in Amsterdam
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered following violence against Israeli football fans earlier in the week.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Cynthia Erivo defies more than gravity
Cynthia Erivo knows who she is and owns it proudly -- as does her 'Wicked' character ElphabaEntertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 19 -
The Papers: 'Farewell Liam' and 'UK defies Putin'
Thursday's papers are led by Liam Payne's funeral and Ukraine firing UK-supplied missiles into Russia.Top stories - BBC News - November 21 -
Italian men defy global cooking statistic
In much of the world, women cook more meals than men, outpacing them by a 2-to-1 edge. But Italy, already renowned for its food, bucks that trend.World - CBS News - 6 days ago -
'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' make gravity-defying theater debuts
“Wicked” and “Gladiator II” have debuted in theaters with a combined $270 million in ticket salesEntertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Imran Khan supporters pushed back by security forces
The jailed former leader is calling on the protesters to stay in Islamabad until their demands are met.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Boohoo Names New CEO, Defies Frasers' Bid to Install Ashley
Boohoo named Dan Finley as its next chief executive officer, spurning major shareholder Frasers’ attempts to install its owner Mike Ashley at the helm.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
Shooting survivor defies the odds after taking bullet to the brain
A first date ends in a shooting. One makes it out alive. Doctors say the chances of recovery are low. How did Chris Smith defy the odds?Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes
The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Fox News defies the odds in a US election many voters tuned out of
Murdoch family’s cable channel has bucked a trend of news fatigue and splintering audiencesWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Ferrari Defies Wider Auto Industry Malaise With Higher Sales, Earnings
Ferrari posted higher sales and earnings in the third quarter and said it was more confident that it would hit its annual guidance, racing ahead of other car makers that are grappling with ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Investors cheer Trump’s economic agenda, defying gloomy media
Donald Trump winning the popular vote and control of Congress was not the only shocker this week; the stock market response was almost as stunning.Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Germany’s Scholz defies odds as party swings behind re-election bid
Chancellor gets unexpected popularity boost among Social Democrats after sacking finance ministerWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
Amsterdam police detain pro-Palestine protesters defying ban
Dozens held under emergency measures imposed after violence that erupted around football match. Police have detained pro-Palestinian protesters rallying in central Amsterdam in defiance of a ban ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Iran announces ‘treatment clinic’ for women who defy strict hijab laws
The move has been described as ‘chilling’ by activists and rights groups as arrests mount over dress code breaches . The Iranian state has said that it plans to open a treatment clinic for women ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
🎥 Brazilian football produces incredible physics-defying free-kick ☄️
Stand aside Roberto Carlos, because Brazilian football has produced a new king of mad swerving free-kicks.Well actually, Rómulo Otero is Venezuelan, but he plays for Brazilian side Santos, and this ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14 -
Valencia chief admits flood mistakes but defies calls for resignation
Spain's under-fire regional leader Carlos Mazón defies calls for his resignation after last month's deadly floods.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
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Miss Nigeria's pride after defying trolls to challenge for Miss Universe
Chidimma Adetshina faced xenophobic abuse and trolling when she competed for Miss South Africa, where she was born.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Pennsylvania’s Top Court Tells Counties to Stop Defying Its Ballot Order
The decision came after officials in at least four counties had ignored the court’s pre-election guidance not to count mail ballots that were undated or misdated.Top stories - The New York Times - November 18 -
Trump Defies the #MeToo Movement With Cabinet Picks Facing Accusations
Donald J. Trump, who was found liable for sexual abuse last year, appears determined to force a fight over the role of such allegations in society.Top stories - The New York Times - November 20 -
'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' set the stage for gravity-defying box office weekend
'Wicked,' starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and 'Gladiator II,' starring Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, both open wide this weekend.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 21 -
'Wicked' defies box office gravity in a strong start to the holiday movie season
Moviegoers soared from Oz to the Colosseum over the weekend as millions around the world flocked to see “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” in theaters.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Protesters Defy Pakistan Crackdown to Demand Imran Khan’s Release
Supporters of the ex-prime minister marched toward Islamabad, the capital. Clashes with the police left at least one officer dead, the authorities said.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Rodri aiming to defy odds and make his Manchester City comeback this season
City said Spaniard would not play again this campaign It would be ‘positive not to give up the season’ Rodri is targeting a comeback this season despite the Manchester City midfielder having ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Defying Beijing, Taiwan's President Plans Visit to Hawaii and Guam
Lai Ching-te’s trip has already drawn condemnation from Beijing and could spur China to stage military drills in response.World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
The High Risk, High Reward Trump Market
Faced with unconventional and disruptive proposals, investors are figuring out how to place their bets.Business - The New York Times - November 22 -
The highs and lows of the ‘Trump trade’
US stocks rallied after Donald Trump’s election victory, but inflation fears hang over bondsWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
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Kokila Annamalai, the first activist in Singapore to defy its ‘stifling’ online speech laws
The activist risks jail after refusing to ‘correct’ online posts criticising Singapore’s death penalty and drug laws, a first in the city state under its ‘Pofma’ act. Kokila Annamalai, a prominent ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
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 - November 14 -
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 departSports - CBS Sports - November 20 -
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 levelsWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
Review: Massive 'Wicked' movie adaptation takes its time to soar, much less defy gravity
The first part of a planned two-film epic musical will delight obsessives of the Broadway show and is ably carried by co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 19
