Jara Cimrman became a cultural phenomenon despite never actually having existed. Now, the folk hero is turning 60.

Jara Cimrman is celebrating his 60th birthday — even though he never actually existed. The fictional genius is a national hero in the Czech Republic, and became a cultural phenomenon long before social media was around.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 10 minutes ago

Feds won't appeal Alberta court ruling that Impact Assessment Act is unconstitutional - The Alberta Court of Appeal said parts of the law still infringe on provincial jurisdiction, despite modifications made by Ottawa after the Supreme Court struck down much of the law in 2023. Canada - Calgary - | 10 hours ago - |

The Alberta Court of Appeal said parts of the law still infringe on provincial jurisdiction, despite modifications made by Ottawa after the Supreme Court struck down much of the law in 2023.

CBC News - Politics - 14 minutes ago

World - / Nov 13, 2026 - Ohio court rules $350,000 farm sale proceeds go to heirs named in woman's will, not deed beneficiaries - In Ohio, the unexpected death of Eleanor M. Hovanick has led to a court ruling that the proceeds from her farm sale must go to her heirs as stipulated in her will. Despite having established a transfer-on-death deed for beneficiaries, the binding sale contract transformed her stake into a right to payment, altering the inheritance process.

Times of India - World - 19 minutes ago

Trump Said He Was Surprised By Midterm Results Despite 'My Level Of Popularity'

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Labour failing to meet national targets for faster cancer diagnosis despite ambitious pledges

Daily Mail - Health - 1 hour ago

Oil Prices Head for Second Weekly Loss Despite Fresh Middle East Attacks

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NZ sharemarket ends week with gain of 1.3% despite global market chaos

NZ Herald - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Woman buys Rs 1,755 pressure cooker, finds rice and dal remain uncooked despite 3-4 whistles; consumer commission orders refund, Rs 12,000 compensation and Rs 3,000 costs, imposes Rs 21,000 penalty on store and dealer

Times of India - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Don't count Trump out despite the midterms rout — he's got plenty of power to flex

Trump could still accomplish quite a bit, both domestically and internationally, even without a congressional majority.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Chiefs face growing reasons to avoid Tyreek Hill reunion despite Patrick Mahomes' need for a star receiver

Times of India - Sports - 7 hours ago

UCLA eyeing Bob Chesney extension despite debt, attendance woes

CBS News - Sports - 8 hours ago

Mike Brown not ready to make a role change for Knicks star despite offensive struggles

New York Post - Sports - 8 hours ago

'I don't like losing': OU leadership still expects 'championship football' despite rough 2026 season

Tulsa World - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

An Oklahoma homeowner hosted 141 guests during 36 short-term stays despite neighbourhood rules; after a lower appeals court lifted restrictions, the state Supreme Court restored the ban and upheld $8,528 in fines

Times of India - World - 9 hours ago

Despite a 1960 doomsday prediction, the world won't end today

Australian Broadcasting Corp - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Despite Bloodcurdling Start, Kings Won't Fire HC Doug Christie For Odd Case

Newsweek - Sports - 10 hours ago

Chesapeake field hockey 'proud' despite 3-0 loss to Linganore in state semifinal

The Baltimore Sun - Sports - 11 hours ago

Global shares trade slightly higher despite market-moving Nvidia resignation

Irish Times - Business - 14 hours ago

Marco Rubio spent over $1.2m in taxpayer-funded flights to watch son play college football, despite just four appearances in four years, report claims

Times of India - Sports - 14 hours ago

Ghana kick-start Afcon 2027 bid despite Ayew penalty miss

Jordan Ayew has a first-half penalty saved as Ghana secure a comfortable 2-0 home win over Somalia to kick-start their Afcon 2027 qualifying campaign.

BBC News - Sports - 14 hours ago

Candidate leads California race despite death months ago

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

A Texas businessman said he bought a home in 2015 with a partner's help while abroad, but she died and her children inherited it; an appeals court rejected his ownership challenge despite a $287,000 bank transfer

Times of India - US News - 15 hours ago

Despite intense Islamophobia, Abdul El-Sayed and dozens of other Muslims elected representatives are breaking down barriers -- Nazita Lajevardi, University of Michigan; Kåre Vernby, Stockholm University, and Moa Mårtensson, Uppsala University

The Conversation - US News - 18 hours ago

FIFA Under-17 World Cup to kick off in Qatar despite US withdrawal

FIFA says its 'security assessments' for the 48-team tournament remain unchanged after US Soccer pulled out.

Aljazeera - Sports - 18 hours ago

Racing Bulls announce 2027 F1 drivers as final decision made on axing Liam Lawson -- Liam Lawson's future has been under threat despite his strong season.

Daily Express - Sports - 20 hours ago

'Not random': Zelenskyy flags 'disruptions' in Musk's Starshield despite Trump's claim

Times of India - World - 20 hours ago

Gregg Wallace pulls the plug on his move to Italy after being unable to sell family home despite slashing the price amid ongoing financial woes

Daily Mail - Health - 20 hours ago

Climate remains on investor agenda despite economic and geopolitical tensions

The Globe and Mail - Business - 20 hours ago

State pensioners who won't get Winter Fuel Payment despite being right age

Daily Express - Business - 21 hours ago

Borrowers managing mortgage payments despite cost pressures, says UK Finance

Homeowner mortgage arrears fell by 10% annually in the third quarter of 2026, UK Finance

Evening Standard - Business - 21 hours ago

Sabalenka keeps WTA Finals semis hopes alive despite Andreeva rout

Aryna Sabalenka remains confident of reaching the WTA Finals semifinals despite suffering a crushing 6-4, 6-0 defeat to 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva on...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 21 hours ago

Siemens Sees AI Boom Holding Firm Despite Republican Rout in US

Deccan Chronicle - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Did human sacrifice help lower violence? New research in Peru leaves intriguing question -- In a key coastal area of Peru, violence was low despite the practice of human sacrifice. -- Owen Jarus

In a key coastal area of Peru, violence was low despite the practice of human sacrifice.

Live Science - Science - 22 hours ago

Qatar Grand Prix was 'right decision' despite regional tensions: MotoGP

Aljazeera - Sports - 22 hours ago

Asian shares slip as Nvidia's troubles weigh on AI stocks, despite a rally on Wall St

ABC News - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Pakistan announces schedule for Guru Nanak's 557th birth anniversary celebrations despite Attari-Wagah closure

Times of India - World - 1 day ago

Asian shares mostly slip as Nvidia's troubles weigh on AI stocks, despite a rally on Wall St

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

Inflation still a headache for consumers despite cooling last month

The pace of price increases slowed to 0.4% month-over-month, bringing some relief to consumers who have been hammered by high prices.

NBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Nvidia stock remains a buy despite Jensen Huang probe, Adam Johnson says

Bullseye American Ingenuity Fund portfolio manager Adam Johnson explains why Nvidia stock remains a buy despite the board's investigation into CEO Jensen Huang. He argues the company's growth outweighs the executive scandal.

Fox News - Opinion - 1 day ago

Hit HBO show Lanterns faces shock cancellation rumors despite huge ratings as furious showrunner fires back

Daily Mail - Top Stories - 1 day ago

House Passes Sweeping TCAVA Veterans Benefits Bill Despite Disability Pay Concerns

Military.com - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Gas prices may ease in 2027 despite higher federal forecast for next year

The EIA raised its 2027 gas price forecast 5% from last month, citing global petroleum supply constraints and wider crack spreads through year's end.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Middle East Oil Flows Far from Normal Despite Signs of Oversupply

OilPrice.com - Environment - 1 day ago

Formula One WILL race in the Middle East as organisers stick with £120m Qatar and Abu Dhabi races despite threat of war

Daily Mail - Sports - 1 day ago

Angela Rayner says housing target still possible despite rising costs

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Immigration arrests go on unabated despite Donald Trump's misgivings after GOP's midterm wipeout

Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Immigration arrests go on unabated despite Trump's misgivings after the GOP's midterm wipeout

The Baltimore Sun - Politics - 1 day ago

OpenAI reports steep losses despite quarterly revenue rise

OpenAI's quarterly revenue rose about 50% to $10 billion in the third quarter. However, the group behind ChatGPT continued to ‌post steep operating losses, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Euronews - Business - 1 day ago

Asian shares mostly rise on AI chip demand despite Wall Street's retreat on inflation data

Asian shares are mostly higher Wednesday, following a retreat on Wall Street as the U.S. inflation rose higher than expected in October. Benchmarks in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan extended weekly …

Bay to Bay News - World - 2 days ago

Despite Hiring A Britney Spears Lookalike To Appear In One Of His Music Videos, Justin Timberlake Swears "What Goes Around... Comes Around" Isn't About His Famous Ex. Millennials Aren't Buying It

BuzzFeed News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Viral 'heightmaxxing' trend has teen boys taking cancer drugs to grow taller despite doctors' warnings

New York Post - Health - 2 days ago

US House Democrat leader Jeffries will retain position despite opposition, sources say

In the Senate, unless progressive-backed Chris Van Hollen formally steps up to unite the ranks as a challenger, Chuck Schumer will likely win

Middle East Eye - US News - 2 days ago

White House to keep up tariffs despite voter backlash over rising prices

Business executives warned at a Washington summit of rising costs and shifting supply chains as polls showed growing opposition to Trump's tariffs.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Analysis - Why Danielle Smith wants to give a subsidy to the oilpatch despite near-record profits - Kyle Bakx - News - Canada - Calgary - | November 10 - |

CBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Despite Democrats' sweeping midterm wins, Carney says Trump remains central to Canada-US trade talks

New York Daily News - World - 2 days ago

Gas prices drop below $4 for first time since July despite inflation

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 2 days ago

U.S. Diplomats Reportedly Pushing Back On El Salvador Battling Haiti Gangs Despite Trump's Public Support

International Business Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Salisbury tightens data center zoning despite owner's objections

The Baltimore Sun - Business - 2 days ago

Sabalenka makes winning start to WTA Finals despite misifiring serve

Independent UK - Sports - 2 days ago

Kompany resumes work at Bayern despite touchline return uncertainty

Daily Sabah - Sports - 2 days ago

From the Magazine - In southern Lebanon, caught between war and peace - Despite a ceasefire deal reached earlier this year, the Israeli military still occupies a large swath of southern Lebanon. By - Oliver Marsden - / 5 min

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Iran's exports to Qatar underway despite trade restrictions

Mehr News Agency - Business - 3 days ago

Erdoğan joins Aliyev for Azerbaijan's Victory Day in Karabakh - Azerbaijan celebrated on Sunday its sixth Victory Day, marking the end of the Karabakh war. Turkey's Erdoğan joined the commemorations to underscore the strength of bilateral ties despite recent differences, with Aliyev declaring that "this unity will last forever". 8 November 2026

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Calmes: Despite rout in midterms, GOP won't part with Trumpism

Donald Trump long ago promised Republicans that with him as their leader, there’d be so many wins, they’d tire of winning. He didn’t say the wins ultimately would be Democrats’.

The Columbian - Opinion - 3 days ago

Labour 'plans to cut EV targets' despite backlash from MPs

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

ANZ profit surges to $7.6b despite late home loan repayments rising

ANZ’s bottom line benefited from cost-cutting while its asset quality remained relatively stable.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 4 days ago

Man Utd player ratings vs Aston Villa with 1/10 ace and Fernandes abysmal despite draw

Daily Express - Sports - 4 days ago

Man Utd must sack Michael Carrick despite Aston Villa draw - and axe eight players -- Manchester United's board must make the brutal call to sack Michael Carrick despite the dramatic...

Daily Express - Sports - 4 days ago

Trump offers £15m reward for Iran nuclear site intel despite saying they'd been destroyed

Daily Express - World - 4 days ago

India's Vaishnavi Adkar, Rutuja Bhosale fall short of Chennai Open title despite historic run

Times of India - Sports - 4 days ago

Carlos Alcaraz 'afraid' of Ben Shelton despite getting revenge at Paris Masters -- Carlos Alcaraz beat Ben Shelton to win the Paris Masters for the very first time.

Daily Express - Sports - 4 days ago

Charlie Woods told dad Tiger 'I'm broke' despite crazy net worth

Daily Express - Sports - 4 days ago

Poll -- 'Life is too brief to leave this planet': Live Science readers share whether they'd go to Mars, despite health risks -- Live Science readers respond to a recent poll about whether they'd visit the Red Planet even with potential health risks. -- Kenna Hughes-Castleberry

Live Science readers respond to a recent poll about whether they'd visit the Red Planet even with potential health risks.

Live Science - Top Stories - 4 days ago

'I'm a mortgage expert and it's perfect time to buy despite high rates'

Daily Express - Business - 4 days ago

San Jose Earthquakes secure home-field for MLS playoff opener vs. Houston despite loss at Minnesota

The Mercury News - Sports - 5 days ago

Diamondbacks face fresh Corbin Carroll injury concern despite successful elbow surgery ahead of 2027 season

Times of India - Sports - 5 days ago

Trump-Backed Trade Corridor Advances Despite Geopolitical Resistance

OilPrice.com - World - 5 days ago

Paraguay: Thousands protest banking scandal as president faces impeachment - Thousands of Paraguayans have taken to the streets over a banking scandal that has left nearly half the population without access to their savings. Protesters are demanding President Santiago Peña face impeachment despite his offer to resign. 6 November 2026

Video. Thousands of Paraguayans have taken to the streets over a banking scandal that has left nearly half the population without access to their savings. Protesters are demanding President Santiago Peña face impeachment despite his offer to resign.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Will interest rates continue to rise? -- Today's Big Question -- Despite inflationary pressures, UK economy is improving but higher rates might just be the norm -- Jamie Timson, The Week UK

Despite inflationary pressures, UK economy is improving but higher rates might just be the norm

The Week - Business - 6 days ago

Politics & Government -- Progressives dream big at Las Rosas despite election night results

Miami New Times - US News - 6 days ago

I Play Rocky Is Endearing, Despite Itself

The new movie from Green Book’s Peter Farrelly is a crowd-pleaser about a young Sylvester Stallone.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Despite government interventions, restrictions and public outrage, Delhi battles dangerously polluted air every winter.

Despite years of government interventions, emergency restrictions and public outrage, Delhi continues to battle dangerously polluted air every winter. Why isn't there a lasting solution to a predictable crisis?

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 6 days ago

Ottawa eases off defence spending increases despite NATO commitments

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 7 days ago

Gov. Jeff Landry says Louisiana 'held the line for conservative principles' despite blue wave

The Advocate - Politics - 7 days ago

WNBA Finals Game 6 sold out despite afternoon tipoff -- Game 6 of the WNBA Finals is sold out despite a 12:30 p.m. tipoff, as arena scheduling conflicts with Atlanta Hawks games and concerts force an afternoon start.

ABC News - Sports - 7 days ago

Nando's reports pre-tax loss despite strong sales and expansion plans

Independent UK - Business - 7 days ago

M&S profits surge on cyber attack recovery despite 'onslaught' of costs

Independent UK - Business - 7 days ago

The surprising reason coffee is loved despite strong bitter taste

Independent UK - Science - 8 days ago

Progressives dream big at Las Rosas despite election night results

Miami New Times - Politics - 8 days ago

Former Yankee Mark Teixeira wins U.S. House seat in Texas despite GOP bloodbath

New York Daily News - Politics - 8 days ago

Qatar sees 'hope' for US-Iran deal as proposals exchanged in real time - Qatar said Tuesday it saw hope for an interim deal as mediators continue to exchange proposals, despite fresh US strikes and threats to shipping through Hormuz continue to complicate efforts to end the Iran war. 3 November 2026

Qatar said Tuesday it saw hope for an interim deal as mediators continue to exchange proposals, despite fresh US strikes and threats to shipping through Hormuz continue to complicate efforts to end the Iran war.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Election Day unfolded with relatively few problems, despite worries over Trump election interference

New York Daily News - Politics - 8 days ago

Datacenter operators must win hearts and minds, not just permits -- Schneider sees no slowdown despite backlash, but says communities deserve answers on power, water, and noise

Schneider sees no slowdown despite backlash, but says communities deserve answers on power, water, and noise

Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks lift the US market despite drops for Apple and much of Wall Street

Orlando Sentinel - Business - 9 days ago

U.K. celebrity in sex misconduct case denied anonymity despite self-harm claims

New York Daily News - US News - 9 days ago

Türkiye maintains stability in tourism despite crises: Minister

Daily Sabah - Business - 11 days ago

Why your credit score keeps dropping despite autopay

Los Angeles Times - Business - 11 days ago

The day I walked to the JobCentre to sign up for Universal Credit in March it was raining. I'd chosen my outfit carefully. Despite the rain, my hair and make-up were done.

Daily Mail - Opinion - 13 days ago

Something is plainly going wrong for hedgehogs in farms, woods, gardens and parks despite a general improvement in the management of these habitats.

Daily Mail - Opinion - 13 days ago

RFK Jr. eases access to unproven peptides despite opposition from FDA scientists

New York Daily News - Health - 15 days ago

Federal Reserve likely to skip rate hike despite elevated inflation

One America News Network - Business - 15 days ago

Hochul cast doubt on socialists winning statewide in New York despite Mamdani friendship

Washington Examiner - Politics - 16 days ago

Barabak: Despite a blue tide, this Democratic governor is fighting to survive

The Mercury News - Opinion - 20 days ago

Moderna shares plunge after cancer vaccine data leaks — despite positive results

CNBC - Health - 21 days ago

Nuclear Weapons Waste Made Workers Sick. Despite a Law Meant to Help, the DOE Keeps Fighting Their Claims.

ProPublica - Health - 21 days ago

Microsoft still committed to £22bn UK investment despite data centre withdrawal

Evening Standard - Technology - 21 days ago

Opinion: Despite having the playbook, LA still failed to command the 2025 fires

The Mercury News - Opinion - 21 days ago

Vitamin gummies can cost more than tablets despite fewer nutrients – Which?

Evening Standard - Health - 22 days ago

UK government approves a natural gas project off Scotland despite environmental concerns

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 22 days ago

Blasts heard in Riyadh despite Saudi interception of Houthi missiles

Daily Sabah - World - 23 days ago

Commentary: Despite devastating floods, Nepal has limited options for climate compensation

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 25 days ago

Spanish-built combat vehicles for Latvia to carry Israeli turrets despite arms embargo

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 27 days ago

NHS waiting list continues to rise despite record levels of care over summer

Evening Standard - Health - 1 month ago

Two-thirds of Brits accept poor sleep as a fact of life despite negative effects

Daily Express - Health - 1 month ago

MAN UTD NEWS - Zirkzee set to STAY despite Everton interest, SHOCK move for Ait-Nouri

Irish Sun - Sports - 2 months ago

BACK OF THE NET - Man Utd have highest net spend in decade despite Chelsea £1bn splurge - UNITED'S transfer spending has left them top of an unwanted table after a decade of huge deals. Meanwhile, Chelsea have spent far more overall, but their player sales tell a very different story.

Irish Sun - Sports - 2 months ago

Schools reopen in Congo's Ebola epicenter despite concerns from parents and teachers

New York Daily News - Health - 2 months ago

Capita handed vital role in next pandemic despite civil service pension failures -- Initial £31M deal comes with scope to scale sharply during a major outbreak

Initial £31M deal comes with scope to scale sharply during a major outbreak

Washington hits pause on Crypto despite $225 Million pressure campaign

Albawaba - Business - 3 months ago

'Return to Office' declared dead -- Remote work is here to stay despite in-person mandates, this economist says

Disney Moana live-action remake slammed by critics despite praise

Albawaba - Entertainment - 4 months ago

Early F-4s in Southeast Asia were painted gray, but by 1966, they were camouflaged like the Phantom at the bottom of the photograph. The F-4, despite its faults, was a vital instrument in the American air-war against North Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Military.com - Technology - 6 months ago

Clear market uncertainty despite latest Trump attempt to soothe concerns

Sky News - Business - 7 months ago

iPhone 18 Pro price leak hints at no hike: Everything you need to know -- Analysts suggest Apple may hold iPhone 18 Pro prices steady despite rising component costs, with upgrades in performance, display and camera expected ahead of its September launch. Here is how much the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro may cost you.

First Post - Technology - 7 months ago

Spring Breakers Determined To Vacation Despite Long Lines At Airport

Inside Edition caught up with spring breakers at Newark Airport and it seemed nothing was stopping them from getting away, even the prospect of endless lines at security.

Inside Edition - US News - 7 months ago

Police Have 'Not Identified a Suspect' in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance, Despite Reports

Police have "not identified a suspect" in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, a Pima County Sheriff's spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Despite reports of potential suspects or arrest, authorities are still searching for leads nearly 72 hours after Nancy was first reported missing from her Arizona home.

People - Entertainment - 9 months ago

Seen -- Join host Yumi Stynes for Seen, a new SBS podcast about cultural creatives who have risen to excellence despite a role-model vacuum.

SBS - Top Stories - 9 months ago

Ukraine military aid holds at $45 billion this year, despite US drawdown

Euractiv - Politics - 10 months ago

Market close: NZ market flat despite US bounce

NZ Herald - Business - 11 months ago

Mocka eyes first physical store in New Zealand despite Ikea's arrival

NZ Herald - Business - 11 months ago

Do You Really Need This New Omicron Booster? Here's What Experts Say.

BuzzFeed News - Science - 4 years ago

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