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We need to talk about capitalism. Why won’t Labour do it?
The government has its five missions. But the deeper cause of Britain’s malaise is the unhealthy and unhappy nature of the modern economy. We often hear how ministers should be more honest about ...World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago -
Forget Screen Time. We Need to Talk About Screen Real Estate
Spending many hours daily looking at screens feels like a foregone conclusion. The new challenge is paring down what fills them.Tech - Wired - November 8 -
We need to talk about plastic: five everyday items choking the planet
It is one of the world’s most dangerous materials, and global leaders are meeting in South Korea to thrash out a treaty to curb its effects. This week, world leaders are gathering in Busan, South ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Why we probably won’t know who the next president is on election night
There are 17 states that accept mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Some even accept ballots that arrive up to two weeks late.Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Why do we have the Electoral College?
When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Why poppies are worn for Remembrance Day
The poppy has been synonymous with marking Remembrance since a few years after World War One.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
A Game of Thrones movie may be coming – but do we really need it?
With multiple prequel shows already in production – and George RR Martin showing no signs of finishing his book series – what can a Thrones movie really add to the franchise? Spoiler alert – ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
‘If We Care About Justice in America, There’s Going to Be a Lot of Work to Do’
Two Opinion writers consider a second term for Donald Trump.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Landslides Are a Growing Climate Threat. What Do We Know About The Risks?
Deadly landslides are becoming more common and large amounts of rain are a known trigger. An atmospheric river is dumping rain out West. What you should know about your risk.Science - The New York Times - November 22 -
Why do we cry? An expert explains the science behind it.
Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Why Do People Cry? Here’s What We Know.
We’re the only species that sheds emotional tears, but much about them remains an enigma.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
‘It’s like a secret’: why do the leguminati want to change the way we eat?
Fans of legumes say a worldwide shift towards eating beans rather than meat would hugely benefit human health and the environment. ‘Make the beans your bitch’ – how to join the leguminati, plus ...World - The Guardian - November 22 -
Why Do We Love the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade So Much?
The nostalgia-fueled production has been the most-watched entertainment program in the United States for the past three years, ahead of the Oscars and the World Series.Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Why Do We Love the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade So Much?
The nostalgia-fueled production has been the most-watched entertainment program in the United States for the past three years, ahead of the Oscars and the World Series.Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Why Maison Rocher is the most talked-about apartment in Paris
Jérémy Rocher and Kym Ellery’s ‘anti-gallery’ is both a family home and in-demand art spaceWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Why do we kiss? ‘I am not sure we have anything close to an explanation’
One new theory has been added to the mix about why many – but not all – humans lock lips in love. We do it sitting in a tree, under the mistletoe, at midnight to ring in the new year. In ...World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago -
‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?
“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
We can rage about Donald Trump. Or we can be curious about why he appealed to so many | Peter Hyman
Progressives would do well to try to understand how millions of Americans turned to him because he offered real hope of prosperity, security and fewer wars. How can anyone vote for someone so… fill ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
‘Jeni died after taking ketamine – we need to be more frank about drugs’
In October 2020, Sandra Larmour's 18-year-old daughter died after taking ketamine, hours after arriving at university to begin her degree.Top stories - BBC News - November 6