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  2026 T20 World Cup 　　 　　T20 World Cup The trophy for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup competition. (more) 2026 T20 World Cup Premier T20 international cricket competition Written by Tushaar Kuthiala Tushaar Kuthiala has over a decade of experience in news media, content creation, and digital marketing. Over the course of his career, Tushaar has written features and articles on sports, geopolitics,... Tushaar...
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  How Big Was the Asteroid That Contributed to Dinosaur Extinction? 　　 　　The Chicxulub asteroid An artist's rendering of the impact of a near-Earth object 66 million years ago in what is today the Caribbean region. Many scientists think that the collision of a large asteroid or comet nucleus with Earth triggered the mass extinction of dinosaurs and many other species near the end of the Cretaceous Period. (more) How Big...
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  Tom Homan 　　 　　Border czar Tom Homan, a veteran border enforcement officer, has served in the administrations of Barack Obama and Donald Trump. (more) Tom Homan border czar in second Trump administration Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's...
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  Who Has Been Nominated for the Most Oscars but Never Won? 　　 　　Actor Peter O'Toole, 2003 Film legend Peter O'Toole was nominated eight times for an Academy Award in an acting category. His Oscar nods included those for such performances as the titular hero in Lawrence of Arabia (1962). He received an honorary Oscar in 2003 but never won a competitive one. (more) Who Has Been Nominated for the Most Oscars...
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  What Movies Have Won the Most Oscars? 　　 　　Titanic Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic (1997). (more) What Movies Have Won the Most Oscars? Written by Amy Tikkanen Amy Tikkanen is Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amy Tikkanen Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or...
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  2025–26 Minnesota ICE Deployment 　　 　　Remembering Renee Good A protester holding a sign with a photograph of Renee Nicole Macklin Good, who was killed in January 2026 by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minnesota. (more) 2025–26 Minnesota ICE Deployment Also known as: Operation Metro Surge Written by Melissa Petruzzello Melissa Petruzzello (she/her) is Assistant Managing Editor and covers a range of content...
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  Daymond John 　　 　　Daymond John is an American entrepreneur and investor, best known as the cofounder of FUBU and a longtime investor on ABC's Shark Tank.© Jim Spellman—WireImage/Getty ImagesTop Questions What is Daymond John known for? Daymond John is known as the cofounder and CEO of the apparel company FUBU and as a longtime panelist on ABC’s Shark Tank. How did Daymond...
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  Rachel Brosnahan 　　 　　Rachel Brosnahan Actress Rachel Brosnahan at the 20th Costume Designers Guild Awards, February 2018. (more) Rachel Brosnahan American actress Also known as: Rachel Elizabeth Brosnahan Written by Alison Eldridge Alison Eldridge was Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Alison Eldridge Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of...
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  Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs): Owning a piece of your employer 　　 　　Retire with your piece of the pie.© Štěpán Kápl/stock.adobe.com, © vvoe/stock.adobe.com, © Djomas/stock.adobe.com, © Babar/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncAn employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is a qualified retirement plan that’s primarily invested in employer stock. Rather than employees deferring part of their pay into a retirement account and receiving a company match, as with a 401(k), ESOPs are...
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  Billionaires giving it all away: How the Giving Pledge works (and doesn’t work) 　　 　　The intent is noble; the impact is hard to measure.© Tasneem H/peopleimages.com/stock.adobe.com, © Viorel Sima/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncIn the first 50 years of his life, Charles Feeney went from being the child of a nurse and an insurance underwriter who struggled to support three children to an entrepreneur worth an estimated $8 billion. Over the next four...
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  Winter Olympic Games 　　 　　The first Winter Olympic Games Spectators surrounding the track at the start of the 10,000-meter speed skating event at the first Winter Olympic Games, held in Chamonix, France, 1924. (more) Winter Olympic Games Also known as: Winter Games, Winter Olympics Written by Mindy Johnston Mindy Spitzer Johnston is Managing Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica. Mindy Johnston Fact-checked by Britannica Editors...
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  Today in History—January 30: The Impromptu Concert that Became the Beatles’ Last 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. Want to learn more about what happened on January 30, or any other day of the year? Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox every morning. (more) Today in History—January 30: The Impromptu Concert that Became the Beatles’ Last Written by Mic Anderson Mic Anderson is the assistant...
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  Why Are Clouds White? 　　 　　The science behind white clouds Clouds look white because their tiny water droplets scatter all colors of sunlight equally, sending a balanced mix of light to our eyes. (more) Why Are Clouds White? Written by Anoushka Pant Anoushka Pant holds a degree in elementary education, with a focus on mathematics, education, and psychology, from Miranda House, University of Delhi....
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  Ice hockey at the Winter Olympics: A timeline 　　 　　Miracle on Ice Members of the United States Olympic men's hockey team celebrating their remarkable victory over the Soviet team at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York, February 22, 1980. Soviet goaltender Vladimir Myshkin is at left. (more) Ice hockey at the Winter Olympics: A timeline Written by Tushaar Kuthiala Tushaar Kuthiala has over a...
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  Credit mix explained: How different types of accounts affect your credit score 　　 　　How to mix it up.© Kuzmick/stock.adobe.com, © Sviatlana Barysevich/stock.adobe.com, © Jakub Krechowicz/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncPaying bills late—or not paying them in full—is the fastest way to damage your credit score. That’s well understood. But your payment history isn’t the only thing credit scoring models look at. They also evaluate how you use credit, including the types of...
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  Daymond John 　　 　　Daymond John Daymond John is an American entrepreneur and investor, best known as the cofounder of FUBU and a longtime investor on ABC's Shark Tank. (more) Daymond John American entrepreneur and investor Written by Adam Volle Adam Volle is a freelance writer and editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Adam Volle Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject...
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  How to dispute and fix credit errors: A step-by-step guide 　　 　　Get mistakes corrected so they don't affect your credit score.© Andrii Zastrozhnov/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncYou’ve heard that a good credit score helps you avoid higher borrowing costs, denied applications, or financial plans going off track. But what if the problem with your score isn’t something you did? What if there’s an error on your credit report—an account...
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  Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games 　　 　　Paralympics: Snowboarding Brenna Huckaby (left) of the United States and Lisa Bunschoten of the Netherlands competing in final of the women's snowboard cross event (LL2 classification) at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. Both athletes are expected to compete in the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. (more) Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games The 50th anniversary of the...
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  Bob Mackie 　　 　　The one and only Bob Mackie's bedazzling designs have been worn by such classic and contemporary artists as Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Elton John, Tina Turner, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift. (more) Bob Mackie The extravagant designer dressed Marilyn, Elton, and Taylor Also known as: Robert Gordon Mackie Written by Stephanie Triplett Stephanie Triplett is a freelance writer and academic...
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  Gambino crime family 　　 　　One of the Gambino crime family leaders Carlo Gambino led the Gambino crime family between 1957 and 1976. (more) Gambino crime family Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is a Media Editorial Specialist at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience...

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