The Many Faces of NEETs

The acronym for young people “not in education, employment or training” has been all over the internet lately. But like Gen Z-ers themselves, the term can be misunderstood.

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Trump Is About to Face the Choice That Dooms Many Presidencies

Electoral success has a thousand fathers, each with his own agenda.
Top stories - The New York Times - November 9
Tiny Homes Face the Ax in Hong Kong, Leaving Many Families Worried

The government says the city’s smallest apartments need more regulation. For some of Hong Kong’s poorest, that could mean higher rents or even eviction.
Top stories - The New York Times - November 5
The many questions of war

Safety is a relative term when conflict is in your community
World - Financial Times - November 1
Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back

People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches
Health - ABC News - October 30
As Famine Stalks Gaza, Farmers Lament Their Many Losses

After more than a year of war, farmers have lost land, equipment and sometimes their lives.
World - The New York Times - November 1
Many Companies Offer ‘Returnless Returns,’ But Do it Quietly

Retailers have decided the cost of sending an item back may be more expensive than letting an unsatisfied customer keep some low-priced merchandise, but don’t advertise the practice.
Business - Inc. - November 4
How many people still smoke in the UK?

The government wants to create a smoke-free generation and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes.
Top stories - BBC News - November 5
Why Are So Many N.B.A. Owners Selling Their Teams?

The Boston Celtics are likely to be the ninth team to change hands since 2019.
Sports - The New York Times - November 6
How Trump Connected With So Many Americans

Donald Trump’s campaign was a blend of comedy, fury, optimism, darkness and cynicism. “He gets us,” some voters concluded.
Top stories - The New York Times - November 7