'Death by 1,000 paper cuts': How 2024 became such an exceptional year for tornadoes

Experts say 2024’s tornado outbreaks set it apart, even in a year full of extreme weather. The U.S. recorded the highest number of tornadoes in a decade.

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How a Texas mom became a witness in her own death investigation

Prosecutors believed Maria Muñoz's death was suspicious, but they weren't sure if she had died by suicide, from an accidental overdose or if she had been murdered.
CBS News - 9h
From Squid Game to Blackpink, how South Korea became a culture powerhouse

The wild success of K-entertainment - from pop hits to mushy dramas - has been in the making for years.
BBC News - 17h
How beauty became the bedrock of a world-renowned chef's newest restaurant

Chef Vikas Khanna is known worldwide for his high-end Indian cuisine, and has restaurants in India, Dubai and the United States. Michelle Miller visits his newest establishment, Bungalow, an ...
CBS News - 21h
How ‘Health Freedom’ Became a Winning Rallying Cry

For decades, vaccine skeptics were a vocal protest movement. Now, they find themselves much closer to power.
The New York Times - 1d
How a town got together to cut crime by a third

Baildon in West Yorkshire "feels safe", residents say, after a Neighbourhood Watch scheme exploded.
BBC News - 1d
American druid: how a 1960s campus prank became a serious lifestyle

What began as a protest against a college religion requirement led to sects nationwide and, arguably, a religion. Last week, the Earth’s north pole tilted to its farthest point from the sun, ...
The Guardian - 2d
'How I became the chimpanzee in the new Robbie Williams biopic'

Jonno Davies says he was doing children's parties before getting the call to play Robbie.
BBC News - 2d
Quiz of the Year, Part 1: How much do you remember about 2024?

Test your memory of 2024 in our four-part Christmas quiz - 52 questions for 52 weeks of the year.
BBC News - 3d
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 - 4d