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How Barcelona's high line was their key strength but became a big weakness
Barcelona's defence broke new ground with its offside trap earlier this season, but the spotlight is now on their high line for the wrong reasons.ESPN - 10h -
Elon Musk Flexes His Political Strength as Government Shutdown Looms
The world’s richest man led the charge to kill a bipartisan spending deal, in part by promoting false and misleading claims about it.The New York Times - 2h -
How fit are you? 11 ways to easily test your strength, balance and mobility – and make them all better
Can you touch your toes, get up from a chair using just one leg, hold a plank for 30 seconds? If you want to take care of your body, the first step is to take stock of it. How often do you take a ...The Guardian - 15h -
NATO leader says he wants to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any peace talks with Russia
NATO’s secretary-general said Wednesday that he wants to discuss ways to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any future peace talks with RussiaABC News - 1d -
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What Honda’s merger talks with Nissan tell us about Chinese strength in the EV market
Japanese automakers Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are exploring the possibility of a merger, according to reports late Tuesday, in a bid to better compete against foreign electric-vehicle ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Defense Sec. Austin says he sees diversity in military as a strength in face of Hegseth criticisms
In an interview that aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" this weekend, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke about the strengths of a diverse military that he's seen throughout his career. CBS News senior ...CBS News - 3d -
Broncos roar back on the strength of 5 takeaways to beat Colts 31-13 and close in on playoff berth
The Denver Broncos overcame Bo Nix's first three-interception game of his rookie season by collecting five takeaways that propelled them to a 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts SundayABC News - 3d -
The Trouble Began Where #MeToo Became #ChurchToo
Yes, people want justice — as long as justice costs them nothing or very little.The New York Times - 4d -
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on the strength of a diverse military
The nation's first African American Secretary of Defense talks about the responsibilities of the job, and the importance of a diverse fighting force.CBS News - 4d -
The Indian teen who became the world's youngest chess champion
On Thursday Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world champion at the age of 18.BBC News - 6d -
Swiss National Bank takes leap with 50-basis-point interest rate cut amid franc strength
The Swiss National Bank on Thursday cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points, exceeding expectations of a smaller trim.CNBC - Dec. 12 -
How a Former N.F.L. Player Became a Viral Woodworking Sensation
In some ways, John Malecki can thank a cheap coffee table for his 1.2 million subscribers on YouTube.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Fantasy football playoffs receiving strength of schedule: Which WRs and TEs will have it easiest and hardest?
Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski highlights the best (and worst) playoff schedules for receivers around the league.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
The Secret Service's dual mission is its key strength
The Secret Service's dual mission of protection and investigation is a core strength that enables it to address increasingly complex and evolving threats, and is essential for recruiting and ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.
In Louisa, an unbearable social crisis has become the main source of economic opportunity.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Jim Cramer suggests Oracle can be bought on weakness and C3.ai sold into strength
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday compared Oracle and C3.ai, enterprise software companies in the spotlight as Wall Street continues to flock to AI-related stocks.CNBC - Dec. 11 -
NFL playoffs: The strengths and flaws that could define each Super Bowl contender
With four weeks remaining in the regular season, we take stock of the top contenders in each conference and what could propel them through the playoffs, or hold them back.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
How Being an Influencer Became a New American Dream
Two preteen girls promote fashion and beauty products to thousands of online fans from their rural Alabama home.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
How Chelsea became unexpected Premier League title challengers | Jonathan Wilson
Enzo Maresca’s team started the season in chaos and uncertainty. But that was the case the last time they claimed the league crown. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here Nobody saw ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
How Mexico's Soap-Opera Tycoons Became the Country's Trump Whisperers
A surprising surge of support from Hispanic voters bolstered the president-elect’s comeback.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
How a Criminal With Close Ties to China Became a New York Power Broker
John Chan was a Chinatown gangster before remaking himself into a powerful force in New York politics — one closely aligned with the Chinese Communist Party.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Almost all of earth became permanently drier since 1990: Report
More than 75 percent of the globe became permanently drier over the past three decades, according to a report from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The report, ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Bashar al-Assad, an Ophthalmologist Who Became a Dictator, Is the Last of a Despotic Dynasty
Once a self-styled modernizer, Syria’s president bought time with a harsh crackdown, but his government eventually succumbed to its many enemies.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
Nick Saban reacts to Alabama missing out on CFP in favor of SMU, musing on strength of schedule
'If we don't take strength of schedule into consideration, is there any benefit to scheduling really good teams in the future?'Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Syria’s rebels had strengths, but it was his regime’s weakness that undid Assad | Jason Burke
Corruption and incompetence in the army and successful outreach by the rebels left the troops with little to fight for. Middle East crisis – live updates When the rebels finally reached Bashar ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
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How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France
France's nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Dull Men's Club - the 'mundane' Facebook group that became an unlikely hit
A smooth Mars Bar caused a club, created in New York in the 1980s, to go viral. But does it live up to its name?BBC News - Dec. 8 -
How SMU's first season in the ACC became a massive success
Rhett Lashlee's Mustangs have defied all expectations to get within a win of the College Football Playoff.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
‘Mummy would prefer you not to do that’: how ‘no’ became a dirty word in parenting
The gentle, child-led approach to raising children has become popular with millennials – and one two-letter word has fallen sharply out of fashion. Is this progress, or a recipe for future ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
The Warriors' wins -- and losses -- come down to 'strength in numbers'
Golden State's 12-man rotation, injuries and late-game issues are hindering a team with playoff hopes.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
How an insurance CEO's killer became a symbol of American anger
People on social media have been celebrating the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was killed in an apparent premeditated attack.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
How Syria’s rebels became makers of drones and guided missiles
What began as a band of a few dozen jihadis is now a disciplined force with units producing modern weaponryFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Peloton Strength+ Weight Lifting App: Details, Download, Price
I’m sick of it all and I need to be able to deadlift a body. Thankfully, Peloton has a brand-new app geared toward weights and strength training.Wired - Dec. 4 -
'I'm Still Here' became unexpectedly timely with Brazil's rightward shift
Director Walter Salles had ties to the political family in 'I'm Still Here.' Their story reveals the collective journey of a country.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
How an untested screenwriter became Luca Guadagnino's ace film collaborator
Playwright Justin Kuritzkes won Italian director Luca Guadagnino over with his 'Challengers' script and proceeded to collaborate with him again on 'Queer.'Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
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How an American steel takeover became a political firestorm
A Japanese company’s plan to buy US Steel is challenging the country’s long-standing policy towards foreign investmentFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
The war on woke: How a gay rights index once touted by big brands became a conservative target
As June’s Pride Month festivities were nearing a conclusion, Tractor Supply released a statement that put LGBTQ+ rights proponents on alert.NBC News - Dec. 2
