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‘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 - November 8 -
Why Australia Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
Legislators will vote on the age limit, intended to reduce related mental health harms to young people, though critics say the law is too blunt an instrument to fix a complex problem.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Why Kennedy Sees an ‘Epidemic’ of Chronic Disease Among Children
Trends in child health are in fact worrisome, and scientists welcome a renewed focus on foods and environmental toxins. But vaccines and fluoride are not the cause.Health - The New York Times - November 15 -
Why the CofE and other big institutions still fail to protect children from abuse
More are willing to speak up about abuse but some organisations remain slow to reactTop stories - BBC News - November 16 -
I worked in child protection for 13 years. Aboriginal families know what’s best for our children | Debra Swan
It is not enough for the NSW child protection system to claim it has good policies; we need to see those policies implemented effectively. Our fight for our children is ongoing. I’ve fought for ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Breaking down Lions dynamic run game: What makes it so impressive, why it's so difficult to stop
Detroit has the best running back duo in the leagueSports - CBS Sports - November 8 -
Inside I am smiling. So why do I always look so miserable? | Adrian Chiles
I have a chronic case of resting not-happy face. But everything I try just makes it worse. There are several problems with my face, not least of which is that I look so bloody miserable all the ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Trapped in cars and garages: Why Spanish floods proved so deadly
Drivers trapped in cars, poor planning and extreme rainfall worsened by climate change are likely to have contributed.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Wegovy's creator invested £6bn in this town. So why is it not booming?
Europe's most valuable company has invested billions in Kalundborg on Denmark's coast - but it has many problems.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Why attacking Trump’s character has proved so ineffective
Moral grandstanding is not the best way to convince people to come over to your sideBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
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Why it costs India so little to reach the Moon and Mars
India has approved 227bn rupees ($2.7bn) for new space projects - but the funding is far from lavish.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Why this week is so crucial for American consumers — and it’s not just the election
American consumers are facing a momentous week, with the outcome of two key events set to shape their financial futures.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Why these Celtics look so much like the 73-win Warriors
The path Jayson Tatum and the Celtics seek looks eerily similar to the winningest team of all time.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
'It's simple, really' - why Latinos flocked to Trump's working-class coalition
As well as winning over Hispanic voters, Trump improved his position in some surprising corners.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Why Europe's far right is so happy Trump won
Trump's presidential election win has in Europe delighted Hungary's Vikor Orban, Germany's AfD, the Netherlands’ Geert Wilders, and others on the far-right.Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Why Have Fans Been So Quick to Judge a Soccer Legend?
England’s former captain has talked openly about the end of her international career and has been met with a lack of understanding.Sports - The New York Times - November 10 -
Why so many films are exploring the bonds — and travails — of longtime friends
Friendships are love affairs of a different sort and can be as much of a roller-coaster ride as romantic ones.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12 -
Federal telework improves productivity. Why is Congress so desperate to limit it?
A new study has found that public sector employees working remotely recorded a 12% increase in productivity compared to when they were in the office, challenging the assumption that physical ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Not ready for prime time: Why NFL’s potential Cowboys flex is so significant
When the Dallas Cowboys finally lose their title as America’s Bandwagon Team, there won’t be an announcement … but there will be signs.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12 -
Trump Is Recruiting a Team of China Hawks. So Why Is Beijing Relieved?
Absent from the expected cabinet lineup are China’s most-feared adversaries, including Mike Pompeo and Robert O’Brien.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
A Loathsome Colleague Died. Why Is Everyone Pretending She Was So Great?
A reader smells hypocrisy in his co-workers’ proclamations of mourning and wants no part of it. Is he obligated to attend her funeral if his heart isn’t in it?Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 13 -
Why Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Hair Looks So Darn Good
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has introduced some striking visual changes to the world of Thedas, and while the new art style has been met with mixed reception , there's one aspect of the game's ...Tech - GameSpot - November 13 -
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 -
Here's why investors are so excited about Disney's quarterly results
After several quarters of underperformance and investor frustration, CEO Robert Iger's turnaround plans appear to be working.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
New report highlights why so many teens feel burned out
A new report from Common Sense Media reveals more than a quarter of American teens feel burnout due to grind culture, with 81% experiencing pressure in at least one area of their lives. Dr. Sue ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
What is Bluesky and why are so many people suddenly leaving X for the platform?
Users turn to the heavily moderated network after warnings about misinformation on Elon Musk’s X. The great X-odus is under way. More than 1 million new users have joined the social media platform ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Why Rory McIlroy Was So Emotional After His Latest Win
McIlroy matched a Race to Dubai record set by one of his golf idols, Seve Ballesteros.Sports - The New York Times - November 18 -
Why retiring Nadal means 'everything' to Spain
Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa".Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Why Is There So Much Off-Brand Oral Ozempic for Sale Online?
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are injectable medications—but a strange new market has emerged selling oral “compounded” versions online, despite a lack of evidence that they work.Tech - Wired - November 20 -
Why Alexandre Desplat was so eager to score 'The Piano Lesson'
Alexandre Desplat channeled his love of Duke Ellington into the score of 'The Piano Lesson,' Malcolm Washington's feature directorial debut.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 21 -
Why Is It So Tricky to Show the Sun, Earth, and Moon in a Diagram?
In a nutshell, you can get the distances or the sizes right, but not both. Space is hard!Tech - Wired - November 22
