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Why now is perfect time for Dubs to thank Clippers for PG13 fallout
The Warriors' well-documented pursuit of Paul George fell short with the Clippers, and as Dalton Johnson writes, now is the perfect time for Golden State to thank Los Angeles.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Loss to 76ers provides graphic proof why Warriors paid Butler
If you wonder why the Golden State Warriors were desperate enough to offer a two-year, $121 million contract extension to Jimmy Butler, you now have the answer.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Why NHS England boss suddenly quitting is a huge moment
Amanda Pritchard's exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare.BBC News - 4d -
Brothel murder: 'Why I'm determined to crack my only unsolved case'
Jo Ward, of West Midlands Police, has helped solve more than 50 murders, but one suspect is still to be caught.BBC News - 4d -
Why U.S. Women Skiers Are So Much Better Than the Men
“We need some strong super successful male athletes to pull up that next generation,” the chief of sport performance for the U.S. ski and snowboard team said.The New York Times - 4d -
Why you won't see performances of original song nominees at 2025 Oscars
The Oscars have scrapped live performances of the original song nominees for the first time in more than a decade, sparking backlash from fans and music industry insiders.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Why China’s Xiaomi Can Make an Electric Car and Apple Can’t
Xiaomi, which produces smartphones and consumer electronics, delivered 135,000 E.V.s last year after tapping China’s robust manufacturing supply chain.The New York Times - 3d -
What Are ‘Bed Parties,’ and Why Are Parents Spending Thousands on Them?
Parents are tricking out their children’s bedrooms to celebrate college acceptances, sometimes spending thousands of dollars.The New York Times - 3d -
Why long meetings drain productivity and how to fix them
A new Harvard Business Review article highlights the impact of "meeting hangovers," with research showing they disrupt workflow and productivity. UNC Charlotte professor Steven Rogelberg, an expert ...CBS News - 3d -
Strategy’s stock surges just in time. Why it’s not enough to halt the bear trend.
The company and bitcoin play saw its stock bounce off a key support area, with Trump’s help, but then ran right into heavy technical resistance.MarketWatch - 3d -
Why the Sixers may need to trade their most valuable player. And it's not Joel Embiid
There's no way around it: The future in Philadelphia is remarkably bleak. And the way forward is largely unspoken for a good reason.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Why foreign retailers like Primark and Mango are expanding across the U.S.
Apparel retailers from Primark to Mango and Aritzia are expanding across the U.S., and not just along the coasts.CNBC - 2d -
Why a Rare Women’s Hockey Fight Happened and Forced a Rule Change
The first real punches in the Professional Women’s Hockey League were thrown on Feb. 20. They likely won’t be the last.The New York Times - 3d -
Analysis: Why COTA was the best road-course race of the Next Gen era
Auto racing is a sport where the hyperbole often runs roughshod at 200 mph. So it‘s always wise to temper conclusions when declaring a race as \"the best ever.\" But Sunday at Circuit of The ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
What is a crypto strategic reserve and why would the U.S. need one?
A spike in cryptocurrency prices Monday morning after President Donald Trump's surprise Sunday announcement quickly fizzled by Monday afternoon.CBS News - 2d -
Why investors who fear a recession and the end of ‘American exceptionalism’ may be overreacting
U.S. stock-market volatility has been rising amid signs of a softening economy, but that doesn’t necessarily spell recession or the end of “American exceptionalism.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Why Demi Moore’s Oscar Loss to Mikey Madison Stings for Some Fans
Moore had been considered a favorite for her strong performance in “The Substance,” but Madison won for “Anora.”The New York Times - 2d -
The world’s biggest dividend has just been cut. Here’s why.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co. has slashed its massive dividend payout — the world’s biggest — as the state oil producer’s profit fell amid struggling oil prices.MarketWatch - 2d -
What military aid was the US giving Ukraine and why has Trump paused it?
The US has provided $65.9bn in military support to Kyiv since Russia’s February 2022 invasion. The US has provided $65.9bn in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion but further ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why automakers including Honda and Toyota are pouring millions into rockets and satellites
As cars are becoming more connected, automakers see access to space as an important investment.CNBC - 2d -
Why Elon Musk is targeting a free tax-filing software package
Musk plans cost-cutting – and Americans will end up footing the bill; the business of immigration surveillance; and a fond farewell to Skype. Hello, and welcome back. In this week’s Techscape: the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why Starbucks’ new CFO bodes well for coffee chain’s turnaround
Cathy Smith’s “wide bandwidth of experience could serve the company well,” a William Blair analyst noted, “despite her lack of specific restaurant industry knowledge.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Hubris and conceit: Why Musk is having so much trouble as czar
Musk represents a pernicious feature of the modern presidency, that the executive has all the answers and need not be constrained by supposedly outmoded constitutional and legal considerations.The Hill - 1d -
Master the Meme: Why Humor Is the Best Ping You Can Do
Try this technique to get responses to your email.Inc. - 1d -
Why the Fed’s inflation fight could be a victim of Trump’s tariffs and tax cuts
Trump is moving fast and breaking things. That’s creating more chaos than progress.MarketWatch - 1d -
Why RFK Jr.'s top spokesperson abruptly resigned last week
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused his department's top communications official of quitting to avoid being fired.CBS News - 1d -
Why Did New York’s Streets Seem Extra Salty This Winter?
The city didn’t actually spread more salt than usual. But it may have seemed that way, according to the Sanitation Department, because there was less snow and rain.The New York Times - 1d -
Why Gen Z Is Willing to Pay Big Money for Concert Tickets
How can 20-somethings afford the high cost of seeing their favorite artists’ live shows? Some save; some go into debt.The New York Times - 1d -
Why The Montreal Canadiens Should Still Trade Pending UFAs
The Montreal Canadiens must remember why rebuilding NHL teams sell pending free agents at the trade deadline.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rodrygo, Modric show why UCL is Real Madrid's competition
It was a familiar tale: Real's opponents looked in control, but Carlo Ancelotti's side claimed victory.ESPN - 1d -
Tony Danza on why he enjoys playing a mob boss in "Raising Kanan"
Tony Danza talked about his role as mob boss Stefano in "Power Book III: Raising Kanan."CBS News - 23h -
Why Elon Musk’s FAA Contract Tussle Is Creating Such Turbulence
The FAA is reportedly under DOGE pressure to pull a critical upgrade project away from Verizon in favor of Musk’s Starlink.Inc. - 1d -
The stock-market selloff isn’t over yet. Here are 4 reasons why.
The S&P 500 decline has not played out. History suggests it will.MarketWatch - 20h -
Why is Trump's tariff pause for automakers important for consumers, economy?
The White House announced that President Trump would delay tariffs on cars from Mexico and Canada for 30 days. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest on Trump's tariffs.CBS News - 19h -
Man United's $120m gamble: Why the Europa League is so important
United will face a hole in their finances if they do not win the Europa League this season.ESPN - 17h -
Why ‘Trump Turmoil’ has made a U.S. recession much more likely
Instead of rapid-fire trade deals, Trump has triggered a trade war.MarketWatch - 16h -
Why Germany’s defence splurge pushes EU allies to follow suit
Also in this newsletter: cranking up the pressure on low-cost parcelsFinancial Times - 12h -
How the Blackhawks jump-started their rebuild -- and why they can contend soon
The Seth Jones trade returned a potential franchise goaltender in Spencer Knight. Here's how the future looks in the Windy City.ESPN - 12h -
Why no home or business is safe from extreme weather — or rising insurance costs
We need to come to terms with climate change and find ways to share the cost of disaster.MarketWatch - 5h -
Travis Kelce discusses on podcast why he's returning for another NFL season
For the first time, 3-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce is talking about his decision to return for another NFL season. It will be his 13th year in the NFL following last month's Super Bowl ...CBS News - 3h
