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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 -
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 -
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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 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 -
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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
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 - 4 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
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 - 4 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
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 - 15 hours ago -
Farage says Reform UK now ahead of Tories in Wales – UK politics live
Party leader prepares to address conference and cites polling showing Reform UK has 21% support in Wales. Keir Starmer has hosted veterans and charities at Downing Street with defence secretary ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Why is Elon Musk becoming Donald Trump's efficiency tsar?
The tech billionaire joins the incoming administration to "dismantle government bureaucracy" - but what's in it for both of them?Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Why the stock market’s ‘Trump bump’ could become a ‘Trump dump’
Are you sure you know more about the stock market than Warren Buffett?Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
If you became rich, what luxuries would you want? For some, it’s all about new socks (seriously).
When asked what they would do with ‘FU money,’ people often choose relatively inexpensive thingsBusiness - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Trump nominates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new efficiency department to ‘restructure federal agencies’ – live
Tesla CEO and onetime Republican presidential hopeful put forward to lead department to ‘dismantle government bureaucracy’ . Trump’s cabinet picks and likely contenders so far Joe Biden is ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
How much has the price of gold increased so far this year?
Gold has been one of the top-performing assets in 2024. Here's how much price growth we've seen so far.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Deion Sanders Has Colorado Bowl-Eligible and Dreaming of So Much More
The Buffaloes haven’t won a bowl game in 20 years.Sports - The New York Times - October 28 -
A history of violence: how has Chris Brown survived so much controversy?
A shocking new documentary lays out the many allegations of abuse against the star, from attacking Rihanna to a claim of sexual assault on Diddy’s yacht. On 30 December 2020, Jane Doe, a ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Funko Pop Holiday Deals - Save On Pokemon, Star Wars, Charlie Brown, And More
Dozens of Funko products are seeing big price cuts at Amazon as we enter the holiday shopping season. Holiday-themed Funko Pops are the main attraction, including this limited-time deal on the ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
Ahsoka Fans Can Save Over 40% On This 1,000-Plus Piece Lego Star Wars Ship Bundle
If you're looking forward to rewatching Ahsoka Season 1 on 4K Blu-ray when the Collector's Edition Steelbook launches next month, you won't want to miss Target's Star Wars Lego set deals . As ...Tech - GameSpot - November 8 -
To save Ukraine and avoid World War III, invite it into NATO before Trump takes office
President Biden and the Senate leadership have an opportunity to shield Ukraine from the immediate impact of Trump’s election. Biden should work now with our NATO allies to urge the alliance to ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago