Ireland Is Rich. That Doesn’t Mean It’s Happy.

Trump Doesn’t Care Enough About K-12 Education to Break It

Is the best we can hope for the failing status quo?

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Streeting bets on better NHS management but doesn’t go for structural reform

Labour will keep independent commissioning body NHS England despite large disagreement that the system works

World - Financial Times - November 14

Trump has an opportunity on 3 critical issues — if he doesn’t mess it up

Trump has an opportunity to build a new, lasting political coalition. But if he makes the wrong moves, he will just hand power back to the Democrats.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

The Lakers’ Unusual Plan for Bronny James Doesn’t Involve Road Games

James won’t travel with the South Bay Lakers of the G League this season.

Sports - The New York Times - November 14

The mainstream media still doesn’t get Trump — or Middle America

A lot of Americans would rather get their information from people like Joe Rogan because they prefer open partisanship to partisanship masquerading as honest journalism.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

New York Doesn’t Have Enough Housing. Why Is It So Expensive to Build?

The scarcity of apartments makes it easy for landlords to raise rents, but building new developments comes with high costs and regulatory hurdles.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Stocks end lower after Powell throws cold water on hopes for December interest-rate cut

The Federal Reserve doesn’t need to rush to lower its benchmark interest rate, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

It doesn’t have to take years to rebuild, especially with the right coach: Analysis

Teams considering a coaching change should be encouraged by some of the quick turnarounds around the NFL

Sports - ABC News - November 15

These 2 Female Climate Tech Founders Are Mining the Riches of the Ocean to Save the Planet

Lacey Reddix and Pilanda Watkins-Curry, the co-founders of Olokun Minerals, want to extract from the ocean the minerals key to the energy transition.

Business - Inc. - November 15

G20 waters down support for Ukraine amid pressure for peace talks

Advanced economies omit criticism of Moscow targeting civilian infrastructure and nuclear threats in Rio statement

World - Financial Times - November 19

‘It is feasible’: climate finance won’t burden rich countries, say economists

Experts say mix of taxes with development bank and private funding can provide $1tn a year needed by 2030. Raising money needed to tackle the climate crisis need not be a burden on overstretched ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

He Rose to Riches in Hong Kong. Now He's a Symbol of China's Crackdown.

Media baron Jimmy Lai, who protested for democracy, faces possible life sentence.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 20

The Irish Government Is Unbelievably Rich. It's Largely Thanks to Uncle Sam.

A clampdown on global corporate tax dodging turned Ireland into the nouveau riche man of Europe.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

‘It’s really an honour’: people of oil-rich Azerbaijan welcome climate summit

Cop29 is taking place in a country whose economy has long been dependent on its oil reserves. Oil runs deep in Azerbaijan, the host country of this year’s UN climate summit. Just 30 minutes ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Rich nations raise COP29 climate finance offer in bid to break deadlock

Developed nations should pay $300 billion a year by 2035 to help poorer countries deal with climate change, according to a new draft deal from U.N. climate talks published early on Sunday, after an ...

Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East Envoy, Has Ties to Oil-Rich Nations

Steve Witkoff’s involvement with two sovereign wealth funds as he bought and then sold Manhattan’s Park Lane Hotel demonstrates the potential conflicts his new role will present.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Jon Chu shares updates on a long-awaited 'Crazy Rich Asians' sequel

Jon M. Chu, fresh off the set of the blockbuster “Wicked,” shared details about the potential “Crazy Rich Asians” sequel.

Why the public doesn’t buy the idea of a ‘green jobs’ bonanza

People understand that transitions are hard — politicians need to as well

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Denmark: "The Pursuit of Happiness" | 60 Minutes Archive

Why is Denmark among the happiest countries in the world? In 2008, Morley Safer went on a quest to find out.

Source: Rangers happy if Bochy stays beyond '25

The Rangers will give Bruce Bochy the latitude to continue managing beyond 2025, a source told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Santa Fe’s Secret to Happiness: The Annual Burning of Zozobra

Every year, Santa Fe incinerates a giant puppet of Zozobra — a ritual meant to purge anxiety and promote a reset.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Gross National Happiness | 60 Minutes Archive

In 2000, Morley Safer traveled to the tiny kingdom of Bhutan, perched in the Himalayas, where gross national product mattered less than "gross national happiness."

Harvard professor Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness

Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks breaks down to David Begnaud how understanding enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning can transform well-being.

How Pie’s Founder Guarantees Workplace Happiness

Andy Dunn emphasizes the importance of having friends at work.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Wales and Republic of Ireland set up Euro 2025 qualifying playoff final

Wales edge past Slovakia after extra-time winner Northern Ireland and Scotland also into playoff finals The Republic of Ireland and Wales will meet over two legs in the playoff finals for ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Dublin awaits latest hit of Ireland-All Blacks rivalry

BBC Sport NI's Matt Gault looks ahead to the latest instalment of world rugby's newest and arguably most thrilling rivalry.

Ireland 13-23 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live reaction

Live updates from the 8.10pm GMT kick-off in Dublin Sign up for The Breakdown newsletter | And mail Lee Haka Response Watch! . Rieko Ioane leads his team in the pre-match challenge, Ireland ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Ireland prepares for 3-week campaign to decide next prime minister

Ireland’s President Michael Higgins has dissolved parliament to clear the way for a Nov. 29 election that will determine who controls government

World - ABC News - November 8

Ireland lose to NZ in first home defeat since 2021

Damian McKenzie scores six penalties as New Zealand inflict Ireland's first home defeat since 2021 with victory at Aviva Stadium.

'Error-strewn Ireland display may force Farrell into shake-up'

Ireland's error-filled performance in the 23-13 defeat by New Zealand leaves head coach Andy Farrell with much to ponder.

Ireland orders X, TikTok and Instagram to curb terrorist content

Regulator issues online safety ruling after finding weak processes leave networks ‘exposed to terrorist content’. Elon Musk’s X, TikTok and Meta’s Instagram have been ordered by Irish media ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Nations League: Ferguson heads Ireland winner as Tonali strike rocks Belgium

Brighton striker and Kelleher penalty save see off Finland Newcastle’s Tonali hits first Italy goal for 1-0 victory Evan Ferguson’s fourth senior international goal handed Republic of Ireland ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Ireland 22-19 Argentina: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – as it happened

Ireland’s defence holds firm as they get back to winning ways against a spirited Argentina.. OK, I’m going to stick my neck out. . Argentina to nick it by a score! Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Ireland hold off Argentina’s fightback after making rapid start

Ireland 22-19 Argentina Three first-half tries enough for Andy Farrell’s side Jeopardy is a word with plenty of currency in rugby these days. Mostly it is used in reference to how competitions ...