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Investing in Ukraine’s homegrown defence industry could help the west
A creative approach to supporting the country would look at its military start-up sceneBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Hereditary nobles have sat in Britain's Parliament for centuries. Their time may be up
British lawmakers are voting on a bill to strip hereditary aristocrats of the right to sit and vote in the House of Lords after more than 700 yearsWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
Why EU defence and security policy will stay in the hands of capitals
Also in this newsletter: wading into France’s budget messWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Why is Halloween suddenly so big in Britain? | Zoe Williams
It used to mean a few kids throwing bedsheets over their heads in exchange for sweets. Nowadays, any gathering between September and Christmas is an excuse for fancy dress. When a fella of 17 ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Why are autumn colours more vibrant in the US than in Britain?
A trip to Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum makes the UK’s season pale in comparisonBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.World - The New York Times - October 15 -
Why Gender May Be the Defining Issue of the Election
The issue is rarely directly addressed by either Vice President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. But the 2024 contest is, in ways overt and subtle, a referendum on the role of women in American life.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated
Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Global calls for reparations are only growing louder. Why is Britain still digging in its heels? | Hilary Beckles
The issue is on all our minds at this week’s Commonwealth summit in Samoa. Now is Keir Starmer’s chance to address it. Hilary Beckles is chair of the Caricom Reparations Commission Downing ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
The ransacking of Britain: why the people finally rose up against ‘sod you architecture’
Inspired by Swiss-born architect Le Corbusier, who believed streets fostered disease, a vision of Britain was cooked up that would see historic city centres flattened for flats and ring roads. But ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
‘They look like homes for rich people’: why Britain should look to Europe for its council housing revolution
On the continent, stylish, sustainable, community-minded social housing is a given, and nowhere more so than in Spain – from an elegant Barcelona women’s refuge to cool, solid stone houses in ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Will weight-loss drugs help jobless get back into work?
Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs - but are they really the solution?Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Here’s Why Employers May Get More Involved in Workers’ Health Care
The Business Group on Health wants to help business owners address rising health coverage costs. That may require more attention to the treatments workers receive.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Why Powell and Yellen May Have Pulled Off the Impossible With the Economy
Nobody thought they could tame inflation without a recession, but the Fed chair and Treasury secretary seem to have managed a macroeconomic marvel.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Gold may not reach a price ceiling anytime soon. Here’s why.
The rally in gold showed little sign of a slowdown on Thursday, even as futures prices for the precious metal touched their highest intraday level on record — for the 33rd time so far this year.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Here's why inflation may look like it's easing but is still a huge problem
By nearly every barometer, inflation is still well above where most Americans, and in fact some Fed officials, feel comfortable.Business - CNBC - October 19 -
Why Heat Waves of the Future May Be Even Deadlier Than Feared
The body’s cooling defenses fail at lower “wet bulb” temperatures than scientists had estimated.Health - The New York Times - October 25 -
Why Trick-or-Treaters May Miss Out on Chocolate Candy This Halloween
Houses trick-or-treaters visit this year could be handing out fewer chocolate bars in favor of other confectioneries or snacks as cocoa-based candies are more expensive than ever.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
Why the bond market may have it entirely backwards on Trump and Harris
A reduction in labor supply would weigh on the U.S. economy, and impact the bond market.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Why Microsoft’s stock selloff may be a buying opportunity, according to analysts
Microsoft’s guidance disappointed, but analysts see the stock as less crowded nowadays — with ample AI opportunity ahead.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Why Apple shareholders may want the Tim Cook era to come to a close
Does Apple’s current leadership possess the necessary vision and agility to manage a challenging AI future?Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Why A Dragon Age Trilogy Compilation May Never Happen
BioWare released a compilation package for its Mass Effect series bundling the original trilogy, but could the studio do the same for the Dragon Age franchise? Don't get your hopes up, but nothing ...Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago -
Here’s Why Experts Warn Early Vote Counts May Be Misleading
In an instant news cycle, closely watched ballot counts may show up in favor of one candiate, but swing to another for many reasons, like in 202, when a ‘red mirage’ became a ‘blue shift.’Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Why early election returns may not hold up as the night goes on
Election results that look like victory for one candidate at 10 p.m. could shift the other way at 11:30 p.m., or even later. And it may take days to find out who won.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Why the Social Media Reaction to Trump’s Election May Be Different From 2016
In 2016, online platforms were awash in calls to protest the day after Donald J. Trump’s victory. On Wednesday, many said it seemed like business as usual.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Why Trump May Drop Plans to Repeal Biden’s Chips Act
The president-elect has a record of reversing policies from prior administrations, but there are many reasons he might spare Biden’s program to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago