The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests

Erdoğan has big plans, but the Kurdish problem keeps getting in the way

Turkey hopes to exploit recent setbacks for Iran but an armed attack near Ankara has thrown a question mark over his plans

World - Financial Times - October 30

N.Y.C. Housing Voucher Program Is ‘Plagued With Problems,’ Audit Says

Thomas DiNapoli, the New York State comptroller, found that management lapses had caused delays for people who needed permanent housing.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Audio Clip Spotlights Problems With Coach-to-Helmet Communication Technology

The audio was captured by a third party during Texas Tech’s game at T.C.U.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

For Biden Officials, Lebanon May Be a Problem Too Big to Solve

Despite hopes that political shifts in Beirut could bring lasting peace to the Israel-Lebanon border, the United States may have to settle for a quicker fix.

World - The New York Times - November 6

Democrats have a diversity problem — The GOP is gaining non-white support

The Republican Party has made inroads into non-white communities, particularly Latinos, Asians and Black men, due to their shared religious values and socio-economic needs, and Democrats must ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Joel Embiid’s Dust-Up Is a Symptom of a Larger Problem in Philadelphia

All the years of scrutiny may be getting to the 30-year-old former M.V.P., a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 5

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

Joel Embiid Deserved His Suspension. But the N.B.A. Didn’t Fix the Problem.

The best way for the 76ers’ star player to get out of his funk is to be healthy and stay healthy, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

The M4 Mac Mini Is Almost Perfect. There’s Just 1 Problem

Apple’s smallest computer is a delightful update, if you can overlook the steep upgrade pricing.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Leaders Who Lie: The Hidden Warning Sign That the Problem Is You

You may be lying to yourself and others without even knowing it. Here’s how to avoid self-deception at work.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

More women seek testosterone therapy, prompted by influencers, doctors say

On a Reddit community for users to discuss menopause, there are countless posts of women suggesting the drug could help improve energy and sex drive.

Lionel Messi’s shock playoff defeat was great for drama but a problem for MLS

The league has made the Argentinian star the crux of its push for growth. But now that his season is over will neutral fans bother to watch?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

The Jets fired their coach to save their season. Except he wasn't the problem.

Aaron Rodgers, a four-time MVP and Super Bowl champion, has been unable to capture his past form in New York.

UK’s dual motive for higher defence spending raises problems

Trump era means government has to navigate competing pressures, but it must solve its procurement woes first

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Markets are priced to perfection on the Trump trade. Here's why that could be a problem

Investors have been busy for the past several weeks bidding up prices in anticipation of what Trump will do when he takes office.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Reeves seeks scale to solve UK pension investment problem

Chancellor is trying to remove some of the inefficiencies from operating smaller local authority funds

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

'I'm not a cheater' - Pogba on doping ban

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba says he is "not a cheater" but accepts responsibility for the failed doping test that led to a ban.

Disposable vapes to be banned from June

Ministers say the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.

Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales

Ministers vow to end ‘throwaway culture’ after e-cigarettes soar in popularity among young people

Business - Financial Times - October 24

What Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA?

Humanitarian agencies fear the new Israeli laws could have catastrophic effects for Gazans. They are already drawing sharp criticism from Israel’s allies.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Wisconsin rejects ban on noncitizen voting

Voters in Wisconsin rejected a ballot measure amending the state’s constitution to explicitly prohibit foreign nationals from voting in any election in the state. The ballot measure was part of a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Can Trump Stop the TikTok Ban?

TikTok is still facing a potential ban, starting in 2025. Here’s where things stand and what could happen next as Trump takes office.

Business - Inc. - 9 hours ago

It’s Time for America to Get Real With Iran and Israel

A real strategy for coercive U.S. diplomacy to change Iran’s behavior.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Why Chelsea are now seeing 'real' Caicedo - Potter

Ex-Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter tells BBC Sport why Chelsea are now seeing the best of Moises Caicedo after his £100m move.

The commercial real estate recovery is on, but the rebound may be uneven

The Fed's shift in policy is "the most notable green shoot" for the CRE market, according to Wells Fargo analysts.

Business - CNBC - October 18

‘It’s natural, it’s real, it’s raw’: the rise of birth photography

Pictures taken in the delivery room could be triggering for those who go through trauma, but for Chloë Hamilton inviting a photographer into the delivery room was a way to connect with her child. ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

What is the Real Living Wage and what is it worth?

The Real Living Wage is going up, six months after National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates rose.

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