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Muhammad Ali once said he wanted to be a postage stamp. Now he’s getting his wish

Muhammad Ali once said he wanted to be a postage stamp. Now he’s getting his wish

“Give the champ a stamp”.
That was the call from a board member at the Muhammad Ali Center, according to the legendary boxer’s widow, Lonnie Ali.
To her, it only made sense, given her late husband once joked that he should be turned into a postage stamp “because that’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.” Now, ten years after his death—and just two days shy of what would have been his 84th birthday—the man known as The Greatest is getting his wish.

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Why work-life balance still isn't working for women, especially moms
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December 8, 2024

Why work-life balance still isn’t working for women, especially moms

A new poll provides fresh numbers to illustrate what many…

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Microphones and rain buckets are being used to help detect landslides before they happen
Star

December 8, 2024

Microphones and rain buckets are being used to help detect landslides before they happen

Scientists say giving people hours, or even a few minutes,…

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Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz auctioned for $28M US
Star

December 8, 2024

Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz auctioned for $28M US

A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by…

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Track cycling event in London cancelled after frightening crash
Star

December 7, 2024

Track cycling event in London cancelled after frightening crash

The UCIÂ Track Champions League’s final stop of the season…

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CSIS says it will disclose 'some information' about foreign interference to Pierre Poilievre
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December 7, 2024

CSIS says it will disclose ‘some information’ about foreign interference to Pierre Poilievre

Canada’s spy agency says it will disclose “some information” about…

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Syrian rebels reassured aid groups they'd be safe as they tried to orchestrate an organized takeover
Star

December 7, 2024

Syrian rebels reassured aid groups they’d be safe as they tried to orchestrate an organized takeover

It’s not only the Syrian public that’s getting used to…

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Curfew lifts in Damascus, Syrians return to work after fall of regime
Star

December 7, 2024

Curfew lifts in Damascus, Syrians return to work after fall of regime

Many Syrians got back to work on Wednesday as life in…

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Little-known leader takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister, with support from rebels
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December 7, 2024

Little-known leader takes charge as Syria’s interim prime minister, with support from rebels

Syria’s new interim leader announced on Tuesday he was taking…

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Some Syrians in Turkey seek immediate return as Russia grants asylum to ousted dictator Assad
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December 7, 2024

Some Syrians in Turkey seek immediate return as Russia grants asylum to ousted dictator Assad

The Kremlin said on Monday Russia has granted political asylum…

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