‘Henry VIII is a serial killer and abuser’: why is Britain still so obsessed with the Tudors?

England has long adopted the version of events informed by the Victorians’ biases and neuroses. But what is behind the flood of 21st-century retellings, including the new TV series The Mirror and ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

The problem with Britain’s red tape obsession

UK has repeatedly promised to reduce bureaucracy, but such pledges have also kept falling short

World - Financial Times - October 20

Ali: The election is supposedly about women's issues. Why are the media so obsessed with men?

The election is supposedly about women's issues. Why are the media so obsessed with men, especially young men?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 2

Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos

See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.

Serial killer Rodney Alcala's trail of murder

Police say a photographer and one-time contestant on "The Dating Game" was also a chameleon and a serial killer —perhaps the deadliest in U.S. history.

Global calls for reparations are only growing louder. Why is Britain still digging in its heels? | Hilary Beckles

The issue is on all our minds at this week’s Commonwealth summit in Samoa. Now is Keir Starmer’s chance to address it. Hilary Beckles is chair of the Caricom Reparations Commission Downing ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

What is ‘cortisol face’ and why is TikTok obsessed with it?

Online influencers claim high stress hormones cause puffy cheeks – but experts say it’s not as common as people think. Does your face get puffy sometimes? Do you occasionally experience the emotion ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Unsolved 1979 slaying in Illinois linked to suspected serial killer, authorities say

The unsolved killing of 19-year-old Kathy Halle in suburban Chicago more than four decades ago was linked to a suspected serial killer believed to be responsible for several other slayings in the ...

Famous alleged serial killer ID'd as suspect in 1979 cold case murder

Suspected 1970s serial killer Bruce Lindahl has now been identified as the culprit in a 1979 cold case murder in Illinois, authorities announced Wednesday.

WATCH: Florida’s 'serial killer' python population is swallowing deer, gators

Invasive Burmese pythons have been linked to declines in the Florida Everglades’ mammal population.

Idaho's plan to execute serial killer halted after botched attempt

Thomas Creech has been in prison for half a century, convicted of five murders in three states and suspected of several more.

Archbishop of Canterbury resigns amid backlash for failing to report serial abuser

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned Tuesday after an investigation found he failed to promptly report abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps.

Why did so many die in Spain? Because Europe still hasn't accepted the realities of extreme weather | Friederike Otto

Severe flooding is, unfortunately, inevitable. What isn’t inevitable is how ready we are, from early warning systems to emergency services. Friederike Otto is a climatologist and co-founder of ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Suspected serial killer linked to 1979 cold case out of North Aurora, Illinois

Police vowed to provide answers to the families of Lindahl's suspected victims.

New theory about woman known as world's most prolific female serial killer

"I'm very convinced that it is, as we put it in England, a stitch-up job," a researcher said.

Why Are Hospital Gowns So Ugly?

Curious why medical patient attire is so unflattering, a reader asks our fashion critic if it’s intentional.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22

Why are there so few Brits in the NBA?

As the new NBA season starts, BBC Sport asks why there are so few British players in the league.

Catfish killer who abused thousands brought down by phone calls and seized devices

How does a Northern Ireland teenager end up as one of the UK's most prolific online child sex abusers?

Why California Is Still Counting Ballots

Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley are proof that spending for a free agent RB can still pay huge dividends

Henry and Barkley rank first and second in the NFL in rushing after signing free agent deals

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Stuffed Into Trucks, 78 Thai Protesters Died. Their Killers Are Still Free.

Twenty years ago, a massacre in southern Thailand fueled an insurgency that has never stopped. If no one is prosecuted for it by Friday, no one ever will be.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Why are autumn colours more vibrant in the US than in Britain?

A trip to Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum makes the UK’s season pale in comparison

Business - Financial Times - November 1

If you’re so happy, why are you buying so much gold?

The rally that won’t quit

World - Financial Times - October 17

Why are disposable vapes so bad for the environment?

Single-use disposable vapes will be banned to protect children's health and reduce environmental damage.

Why is the price of gold so high right now?

Gold has offered some of the biggest returns recently, but why is the price climbing? Here's what you should know.

Why Are So Many Gen-Zers Fit to Quit?

Frontline Gen-Z workers are feeling overworked and having negative interactions at work. But here’s what employers can do to better support these critical employees.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Why are Forest so good this season - and can it last?

Nottingham Forest's unlikely third place in the Premier League has some echoes of Leicester in 2016... can they maintain their excellent early-season form?

Anything but Big Easy: New Orleans has a Zion roster problem

There has never been a player like Zion and that makes the blueprint to success all the more challenging.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 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

Why is it so hard for tenants to hold their landlords to account?

The exploding boilers and rotting rats in the U-bend were bad signs, but it was the bogus cleaning bill that highlighted how hard it was to challenge the system

World - Financial Times - November 7

Why has the UK weather been so gloomy lately?

Elizabeth Rizzini and Darren Bett look at why our weather is so gloomy at the moment and ponder when things might change.

Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?

Once heavily scorned because of fraud and poor outcomes, carbon trading is likely to be high on the agenda in Baku. For the next two weeks, countries will gather on the shores of the Caspian Sea in ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?

It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.

How can Britain plot its future when it is so deeply stuck in the mud? Empower the citizens | John Harris

A debate as vital as assisted dying shouldn’t rely on one MP and Starmer’s pledge to Esther Rantzen. Is the way to address big issues the model used in Ireland?. No one really saw it coming, but ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

‘There’s so much you can crush’: why hydraulic press videos are so popular and so satisfying

Watching a pumpkin, crayons or a Furby get squashed isn’t just fun – it can also serve as an emotional release. There are lots of ways to unwind. You can go on a walk, call a friend or read a book. ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Why gold still shines in modern portfolios

Gold is a strategic tool utilized for multiple purposes. Here's why it's still valuable in modern portfolios.

Why Are People Still Buying Ripped Jeans?

A reader wonders if ripped jeans will ever go out of style. Our fashion critic offers insight into the future of distressed denim.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 4

Why Are Cities Still Spending Big on Convention Centers?

Cities are spending more than ever to land the biggest events, but companies have long pulled back on spending for annual conferences and attendance has dwindled.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Why is Kamala Harris still asking for campaign donations?

A week after losing the election, Kamala Harris's team are still appealing for funds.

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