The 2024 hurricane season was expected to be especially bad. Why is it so quiet

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 were the floods in Spain so bad? A visual guide

Scores of people have died as country is hit by deadliest floods in decades. At least 150 people have died in Spain after torrential rains triggered the country’s deadliest floods in decades, ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

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?

Investing legend Jim Rogers expects an ‘extremely bad’ recession. Why he’s buying silver instead of gold.

The U.S. economy is getting closer to suffering an “extremely bad” recession — one that’ll lead investors to seek out more gold and silver, Jim Rogers told MarketWatch during a Zoom interview this ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Georgia-Texas most-watched CFB game of 2024 season so far, Alabama-Tennessee draws third-highest audience

Georgia-Texas drew the highest college football viewership so far this season, while Alabama-Tennessee got the third-highest audience. Both games were broadcast on ABC.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Five things to expect during second half of 2024 NFL season: Josh Allen vs. Lamar Jackson for MVP

Here are the NFL's main storylines to follow during the second half

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Trek Slash+ 9.7 SLX/XT Electric Mountain Bike Review: Oh So Quiet

Trek's newest enduro e-MTB is the most natural-feeling electric mountain bike you may ever ride.

Tech - Wired - October 25

Our Favorite Raygun Halloween Costumes For Moves So Bad, It’s Scary

World - Yahoo News - October 24

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.

Ranking top NFL rookie QB seasons since 2010: Where Jayden Daniels slots in based on 2024 performance so far

Here's where Daniels' rookie campaign currently ranks among the best

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Tropical Storm Rafael expected to become a hurricane

A disturbance in the Caribbean strengthened Monday afternoon into Tropical Storm Rafael, which is forecast to become a hurricane Tuesday.

Atlanta Hawks 2024-25 season preview: Why the stakes are high for Trae Young and Co.

Breaking down Atlanta's biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Why Kings' De'Aaron Fox is reportedly turning down $165 million extension ahead of 2024-25 NBA season

Fox could earn up to $345 million on his next deal if he has a stellar 2024-25 season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

Why Steelers should be considered legitimate AFC contenders entering second half of 2024 NFL season

Pittsburgh is 6-2 heading into its bye week

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

The Biggest Surprises of the N.B.A. Season So Far

The 2024-25 slate is less than two weeks old, but some noteworthy trends are already starting to emerge across the league.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

The Best Games Of 2024 (So Far)

The 2024 gaming year is nearing the finish line, and if there's a common thread linking all of this year's biggest releases, it's that several of these games have been surprise hits. While 2023 was ...

Tech - GameSpot - 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 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

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 - 4 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

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.

Why Arenas believes Steph's ‘bad' contract built Warriors' dynasty

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas explained why he believes Steph Curry's "bad" second contract created the Golden State Warriors' championship dynasty.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Why Ten Hag failed: From player disputes to bad results

He was handed the keys to Old Trafford upon arrived. Two years on, he's been told to give them back.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Trump’s legal team tried to keep Stormy Daniels quiet ahead of 2024 election, MSNBC reports

Former President Donald Trump this summer offered a financial incentive to adult film star Stormy Daniels if she agreed to keep quiet about Trump ahead of this November’s election, MSNBC’s Rachel ...

‘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 - 23 hours ago

Report: Giants expected to reduce payroll for 2025 season

The San Francisco Giants reportedly are expected to reduce their adjusted payroll for the 2025 MLB season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 15 hours ago

Full restoration of hurricane power outages in Florida expected Tuesday

Residents face an uphill battle as they rebuild from the back-to-back storms that devastated Florida communities.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane

Rafael made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday afternoon in western Cuba before weakening, the National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling, moves into Gulf of Mexico

Cuba was reeling from a fierce major hurricane that ripped across the island and knocked out its power grid, after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.

World - CBS News - 3 days ago

Browns offense has been so bad that a defensive player leads the team in touchdowns heading into Week 7

With Amari Cooper now a member of the Bills, this defensive player now leads team in TDs

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Bad buffet behaviour is out of control. So should we be fined for our food waste? | Emma Beddington

I have unbridled lust when faced with a buffet – as do many others. But penalties for overfilling our plates are only one possible answer .... Should you be penalised for having eyes bigger than ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Doctor Odyssey review – Joshua Jackson’s bananas cruise-ship melodrama is so bad it’s genius

This bonkers show about on-board doctors who have to fix penile fractures and outbreaks of venereal disease is hilariously bad – and yet somehow, Joshua Jackson pulls it off. What a miracle worker. ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Larry Fink is so wrong about 2024

Donald Trump has radically market-relevant plans in his sights

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Why expectations are low for the EU-Gulf leaders’ summit

Also in this newsletter: Brussels calls on EU capitals to send aid to Lebanon

World - Financial Times - October 16

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