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I was a long-haired teenage boy in the 1960s. Why did everyone hate us so much? | Alan Clayson
It wasn’t always clear why our buzz-cut parents felt so threatened by our cascading locks – but guys like me needed to express ourselves. Throughout the mid-to-late 60s, I had to fight every ...The Guardian - 22h -
‘I hate to be the interfering mother-in-law’: My son bought a house with his wife — so why is his father-in-law on the deed?
“I asked him if he was also on the deed. He said yes.”MarketWatch - 1d -
Why Kyle Tucker trade is so significant for the Cubs
The Chicago Cubs made one of their most significant trades in recent memory, acquiring three-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in exchange for a three-player package ...NBC News - 1d -
Foot tapping and hair twiddling among triggers for those who hate fidgeting
Why hair twiddling, pen tapping or thigh jiggling can cause rage and distress for some people.BBC News - 2d -
My long-distance partner is moving in with me, but I have trepidation. How can I be at peace with it? | Leading questions
‘Going off’ someone isn’t the same as realising they’re taking more than you want to give, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . Read more Leading questions My long-distance partner ...The Guardian - 2d -
Bill Belichick has nothing left to prove. So why did he take a college coaching job?
Newly hired University of North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick insisted Thursday he's sold on the college game and not looking for a steppingstone back to pro ball.NBC News - 2d -
Why did China hack the world’s phone networks?
Salt Typhoon breached dozens of telecoms around the world. Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Chinese hackers have breached dozens of telecommunications companies ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why is it so difficult to renew contracts for players over 30?
Offering Kevin De Bruyne or Virgil van Dijk a new deal might seem like a no-brainer, but these decisions are as much about the future as the present.ESPN - 2d -
Bill Belichick to North Carolina reaction: Why college football, NFL figures either love -- or hate -- hire
Our phones and tape recorders lit up as Belichick and North Carolina closed in on a dealCBS Sports - 2d -
Why Saudi Arabia Being Awarded the 2034 World Cup Is So Controversial
Human-rights groups have criticized Saudi Arabia’s suitability to stage the finals since before the country launched a formal bid to host.The New York Times - 3d -
This Ohio-Hating Michigan Democrat Has Thoughts on Why Her Party Lost
Kristen McDonald Rivet won a tough House race in a heavily white, working-class area even as many Democrats in such places lost. In an interview, she warned against a “tone-deaf” economic message.The New York Times - 3d -
‘Not everyone is looking to move up the ladder’: Why 42% of workers say they'd turn down a promotion
The allure of rising through the ranks at work has lost its pull: Not only are promotions harder to come by, but people are vocally turning them downCNBC - 3d -
The secrets of cork: So much more than a bottle stopper
The sound of a bottle popping may be a familiar harbinger of good, but the humble material behind the pop has more uses than you might imagine.CBS News - 3d -
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In my home town, I see teenage boys being pulled towards Andrew Tate and the ‘manosphere’ | Taj Ali
With inequality and insecurity growing, young men are vulnerable, but in Luton the community is showing them a real alternative. I was 12 years old when the far-right English Defence League (EDL) ...The Guardian - 4d -
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Barry Keoghan hits back at ‘inhumane’ abuse and harassment of his family: ‘I can only take so much’
Irish actor says people have been ‘sitting outside’ the homes of his grandmother and two-year-old son after his reported split from singer Sabrina Carpenter. Barry Keoghan has deactivated his ...The Guardian - 6d -
Analysis: Why Did Intel Oust CEO Pat Gelsinger?
I used the five-whys analysis, created by the founder of Toyota, to better understand the recent Intel shakeup.Inc. - 6d -
US airlines attempt crackdown on air rage incidents – but why are they so common?
Experts claim cramped cabin conditions create ‘perfect storm’ of stressors that lead to mid-flight meltdowns. Was it the too-big carry-on bag? Or perhaps a rise in passenger intoxication? Or the ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
How Much Did Trump, Biden and Harris Raise? A Stunning $4.7 Billion.
That figure, which includes totals from the three presidential contenders’ main allied groups, emerged in the final federal filings of a staggeringly expensive campaign.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Boise State's long, frustrating quest for spot at big boy table is just one game away: 'We are a powerhouse'
Win the Mountain West title and the Broncos are in the College Football Playoff, perhaps with a first-round byeCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Spotify Wrapped Went All-In on AI and Everyone Hates It
No one is happy with the streaming giant’s latest attempt to get us to share screenshots of our favorite music.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
How did transgender children in the US become so politicized? | Moira Donegan
The US supreme court is likely to uphold a flimsy and bad-faith Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors. The politicization of transgender children in the US is one of the most ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches: I was always trying to make everyone happy
The Chvrches singer on going solo, and the loneliness of being the only woman in a touring band.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
My Dog Had Trust Issues. So Did I.
We needed a steady presence in our lives. Enter Kevin.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Why did France's government collapse and what happens next?
Emmanuel Macron appears to have few good options after Michel Barnier’s government became the first to fall from a no-confidence vote in more than 60 years. The French prime minister, Michel ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Trump’s Cabinet choices are disastrous. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?
Trump's Cabinet picks are uniquely dangerous for the country — and many Democrats are acting like everything's normal.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
How far she went: why did the Moana films become such a phenomenon?
Record-breaking box office of animated sequel shows how the first film became an unlikely smash hit on streaming. If you want a quick explanation of why Moana 2 is on target to gross more than a ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
How does the new Club World Cup work & why is it so controversial?
Everything you need to know about the revamped Club World Cup set to take place in summer 2025.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Why the Founder of Substack Hates the Phrase ‘Content Creator’
What if the media you consume isn’t just how you spend your time—but who you become?Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Biden could do so much good with pardons. Instead he bailed out his son | Tayo Bero
Hunter Biden cut the line while thousands of people who deserve similar considerations of mercy languish in prison. When Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he would be pardoning his son Hunter – ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Most teenagers recover from long Covid after two years, study shows
World’s largest ‘longitudinal cohort study’ reports that older teens and society’s most disadvantaged most likely to be affected. Most teenagers who have suffered from long Covid recover within two ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Yorkshire chef rues ‘so much waste’ after thieves write off van and 2,500 pies inside
Tommy Banks had appealed for the pies bearing his name to be given to people in need. A van that was stolen containing 2,500 pies has been found abandoned and its cargo too damaged to eat.. The ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
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How often do I need to shampoo and how do I pick one that suits my hair?
We asked the mane question to experts – is shampooing any good for hair and what is the correct way to do it?. Growing up, I washed my hair every day. I was washing my body every day, so I figured ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Inefficient and reckless: Why DOGE could be so dangerous
The idea that slashing federal agencies is a magic bullet for achieving good governance is as wrong-headed as it is simplistic.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
So Much for Trump’s Fantasy of a Quieter Middle East
If anything, old conflicts are heating up.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
The Jets are the NHL’s hottest team. So why can’t they fill their arena?
Winnipeg got off to a record-setting start to the season. But balancing corporate demands and human passion is a tough task . “From our standpoint, the game has never been healthier,” NHL ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Why did Syrian militants HTS seize Aleppo – and how did they do it so quickly?
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s sudden offensive on major city has grabbed global attention but experts are not so surprised. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham , the Islamist militant group that has surged to global ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Amari Cooper: I thought Josh Allen wanted the ball, so I gave it to him
Bills quarterback Josh Allen scored perhaps the most spectacular touchdown of his career on Sunday night when he completed a short pass to Amari Cooper, then ran behind Cooper, got a lateral from ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2