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It’s heartbreaking so few children read for pleasure – and sad to know the reasons why | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
When people face financial pressure and child poverty is so high, it’s hard to prioritise family reading. On the shelf in my son’s bedroom is a row of picture books that once belonged to me. ...World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago -
People around the world are appalled by Trump’s win, but women have been gripped by a visceral horror | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
This misogynist administration’s hatred has been written on women’s bodies. You don’t have to be American, pregnant or a mother to feel it. US election 2024 – latest updates If Donald Trump’s ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
My moth hell has given me sympathy for all fellow sufferers – even the 1% | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
When infestations affect Notting Hill billionaires, it reminds you that it’s the little winged bastards who truly own this city. While reading of the case of the super-rich couple suing the ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure
National Literacy Trust finds only 35% of eight to 18-year-olds enjoy reading in their spare time, a sharp drop on last year to the lowest figure yet recorded. Children’s reading enjoyment has ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Why is it so hard to find a WNBA coach? The reasons behind the lack of candidates
Never has WNBA head coaching been a more tenuous job. Qualify for the playoffs? That didn’t spare the Atlanta Dream’s Tanisha Wright, the Indiana Fever’s Christie Sides or the Connecticut Sun’s ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7 -
Farewell, Rafael Nadal: it was my pleasure to know one of sport’s most gracious champions | Kevin Mitchell
Quiet man from Mallorca couldn’t stop the clock on his ageing body but what a life, what a career – truly tennis’s ‘real thing’. Elite sport is that peculiar amalgam of ritual, repetition, ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Why we cry when we're sad, happy or stressed
From sadness to joy, our emotions can bring on tears. Dr. Gail Saltz explains the science behind our tears and what causes us to cry.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
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3 Reasons Why Founders Should Consider an IPO
NYSE president Lynn Martin makes the case for going public—despite the dealmaking slump.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Cramer examines Thursday's market action and explains why there are few sellers
CNBC's Jim Cramer said he sees an "incredible moment" unfolding on Wall Street as the number of parties interested in buying stocks exceeds the sellers.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Why is Thanksgiving so late this year?
Thanksgiving could not be any later than it is this year.Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Why We Got It So Wrong
It turns out a lot of people don’t behave like ambassadors from this or that group. They think for themselves in unexpected ways.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
With 2024 race so tight, a reminder how few votes decided the 7 swing states in 2020
All signs point to another close election with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump neck-and-neck in national and battleground state polls.Top stories - ABC News - November 3 -
Cramer says 'so many things are working' in the market. Here are a few bright spots
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
'Nowhere else on Earth are so many children fleeing war' - Lyse Doucet reports from Sudan
The BBC's Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
'It's so easy to lie': A fifth of children use fake age on social media
The regulator finds a fifth of children are pretending to be adults, potentially exposing them to harm.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Critics say big questions remain not only about how the new law will be enforced, but also about whether the ban will really protect young people.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
10 reasons both Harris and Trump can be hopeful of victory
Polls suggest the race is deadlocked - but if one candidate pulls away, these factors could explain why.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
US voters on one reason Trump won... and why Harris lost
After Donald Trump's decisive victory, we asked Americans what they think made the difference for each campaign.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Why do they flock to Turkey Trots? Runners count the reasons
Turkey Trots have become an enduring Thanksgiving tradition for many experienced runners and novices alikeHealth - ABC News - November 18 -
Why do they flock to Turkey Trots? Runners count the reasons
Turkey Trots have become an enduring Thanksgiving tradition for many experienced runners and novices alikeSports - ABC News - November 18 -
What to Know About the U.N. Climate Deal
Nations reached an agreement for rich countries to support poor countries in the face of climate change.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Why Overhauling a Trusted Brand Carries Big Risks
The skepticism that greeted Jaguar’s rebranding to JaGUar shows the challenges marketers face when they tinker with legacy brands.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Gen-Zers Blaze the AI Workplace Trail, but Still Want More Guidance
A series of polls shows younger employees leading the surging adoption of AI tech in business, but finds they worry about insufficient training and rules for its use.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
What TikTok’s CEO Asking Elon Musk for Trump Advice Could Mean for the Future of Business
Facing an impending TikTok ban in the U.S., Chew Shou Zi has sought advice from a man who has the ear of President-elect Trump.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
How a Michigan State Student and Professor’s Invention Helps College Quarterbacks
MSU’s engineering department steps in to give the Spartans football team an on-field assist.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Former Startup Rocket Lab Wins Chip Making Grant, Along with BAE Systems
The Commerce Department is hurrying to finalize federal subsidies to semiconductor manufacturers to ensure domestic sources of the vital computer processors.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Why Both Presidential Campaigns Went After the Latino Vote
The growing economic power of Hispanic small-business owners.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
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?Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
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 systemWorld - 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.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
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 - November 10 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Why are governments so bad at problem solving?
Politicians everywhere seem doomed to repeat their mistakes. There is another wayWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
Are you excited for retirement? Why you might consider waiting a few more years.
Tips to bridge the gap between retirement dreams and realityBusiness - MarketWatch - November 11
