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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 -
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 - 6 days ago -
Why are governments so bad at problem solving?
Politicians everywhere seem doomed to repeat their mistakes. There is another wayWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
The IRS just set 401(k) limits for 2025 — here’s how much you can save
The Internal Revenue Service said Friday that 401(k) contribution limits will climb to $23,500 next year, meaning retirement savers will be able to tuck away a little more in 2025.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
‘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 -
Who has joined Trump's team so far?
His secretary of state, attorney general and UN ambassador have been picked - but there are plenty more posts to fill.Top stories - BBC News - 16 hours ago -
Jim Cramer explains why money rotated back into Big Tech
Tuesday marked a second consecutive day of losses for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, with the index posting its first back-to-back loss since September.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
Why no more than 60% of your retirement money belongs in stocks
Bonds have kept pace with stocks throughout U.S. market history.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
We rescued our retirement with this money-saving hack used by digital nomads and the FIRE movement
While your income remains the same, greatly reduced expenses allow you to shrink your budget and maximize your savings.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
'Slow shopping' can save you money this holiday season. Here’s how it works
The trend toward making more mindful buying decisions can help you avoid impulse purchases and debt over the peak shopping season.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Big retirement rule changes are coming in 2025 — here's how you can save more money
Starting in 2025, older workers can save even more for retirement via 401(k) catch-up contributions. Here's what investors need to know.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Police reform has become a forgotten issue
Fatal shootings by armed UK officers are rare and statistics suggest system for monitoring cases is reasonableWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Local government has become a chokehold for Chinese business
Beijing is promising change, but it comes at an unsettling priceWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it
As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.Top stories - ABC News - October 30 -
Grandma with chunky sunglasses becomes unlikely fashion icon
A Zambian woman in her 80s is adored for modelling in striking and playful fashion photographs.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
The Piece of Soccer Kit That Has Become Extremely Rare
This item was once an essential feature, but now it is hardly ever seen on the field.Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Zelensky says war will 'end sooner' with Trump as president
The Ukrainian president also said his country "must do everything" to ensure the war ends next year.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Why the World Fears a War Between Israel and Iran
An all-out war could entangle countries around the world and threaten the global economy.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
The Doctors Saving Lives in a Secret Bunker on Ukraine's Front
Ukraine is building a new type of field hospital to protect patients and staff from Russia’s bombardments.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 24 -
The pick-ups 'saving lives on the front line' in Ukraine
Donated trucks, taken in convoy from Scotland and around the UK to the war-torn country, have been involved in multiple rescues.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Two decades of unlimited money in politics has transformed US democracy
In a matter of years, we went from a presidential candidate raising in the tens of millions to more than hundreds of millions for an election.Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
NCAA Money Has Helped Some, but a College Degree Is More Valuable
For most NCAA athletes, the ability to make money in college isn’t the real prize.Business - Inc. - November 8 -
Russia fined Google so much money this headline doesn't have room for all the 0s
A Russian court has fined Google $20 decillion over the YouTube parent blocking Russian media outlets in the wake of Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Children brought from Gaza to heal from war wounds become caught in another war, in Lebanon
Seven-year-old Halima Abou Yassine was brought to Lebanon from Gaza for treatment after an Israeli strike left her near death with a gaping wound in her skullHealth - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Children brought from Gaza to heal from war wounds become caught in another war, in Lebanon
Seven-year-old Halima Abou Yassine was brought to Lebanon from Gaza for treatment after an Israeli strike left her near death with a gaping wound in her skullWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Even among artists in exile, the myth of Russian cultural supremacy lives on
Many liberal Russians shelter in states once part of the Soviet Union. It’s time that they learned to respect the cultures and languages their nation has so long suppressed. One day in the 1990s, I ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Why has Israel attacked Iran?
Israel has carried out its first ever air strike on Iran, following weeks of speculation.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Why rudeness has no place at work
Straight talkers take pride in honesty but can demotivate colleaguesWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
‘Who do people like me turn to?’ I am 70 with absolutely no emergency or retirement savings. So now what?
Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Daylight saving time has ended. What to know about 'falling back.'
It’s time to fall back again.Top stories - NBC News - November 2 -
No Man's Sky Finally Has A Cross-Save Feature With Latest Patch
Starting today, Hello Games is rolling out cross-save compatibility to a select number of No Man's Sky players. While not everyone will have access immediately, all players can now link their ...Tech - GameSpot - November 7 -
Trump has promised to 'save TikTok'. What happens next is less clear
After a tumultuous year filled with anxiety and a legal fight about its future in the U.S., TikTok may have just been thrown a lifeline by the man who was once its biggest foeTech - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Research Shows the Best Employees Are Chronically Underpaid. So Why Does Bruce Springsteen Pays His Band So Much?
Studies show that employee pay plans almost always underpay top talent.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
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