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'Chip shop diva' catapulted to stardom

A chippy worker shoots to fame through online videos, attracting millions of viewers.

The Nerdy Gamers Who Became Ukraine's Deadliest Drone Pilots

Tech-savvy soldiers target Russian tanks and infantry, holding back their advance. A few pounds of explosives make the inexpensive aerial devices lethal.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 3

How immigrants who just became US citizens plan to vote in the 2024 election

At a recent naturalization ceremony, nine immigrants from countries spanning from Lebanon and Germany to Taiwan and Mexico took their oaths to become American citizens

Algeria pardons and releases journalist who became a key voice during 2019 pro-democracy protests

Algeria has pardoned a journalist who emerged as a key voice during the country’s 2019 pro-democracy protests and was later imprisoned for taking foreign funding for his media outlets and ...

World - ABC News - November 1

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.

Painter Frank Auerbach, who fled the Nazis and became a major artist, dies at 93

Frank Auerbach, who fled Nazi Germany for Britain as a child and became one of the major artists of the 20th century, has died at age 93

World - ABC News - November 12

Newsom pardons former San Quentin inmate who became Pulitzer Prize finalist

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) pardoned a Pulitzer Prize finalist who spent more than two decades imprisoned at San Quentin on Wednesday. Earlonne Woods gained recognition from Newsom after ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

How Kenya became the "Silicon Savannah"

The tech hub of East Africa, Kenya—and Nairobi in particular—is looking to solve an impending jobs crisis through innovation.

How Mary Claire Haver Became the Queen of Menopause

Dr. Mary Claire Haver has amassed a following in the millions, all on the promise that women can thrive through menopause. Not everyone is celebrating her rise.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

How violence became a theme of America’s election

Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoric

Business - Financial Times - November 4

‘English Teacher’ Gets TikTok Boost from Brian Jordan Alvarez

Brian Jordan Alvarez’s career started on social media. His mastery of the form, and a ridiculous dance trend, have drawn viewers to his show, “English Teacher.”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 5

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