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Why are we building homes when so many are standing empty?
Bringing empty homes back into use can be tricky, but campaigners say a lot more could be done to help.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
‘There are certain things that we don’t allow to be sold’: why vote buying in the US is illegal
Richard Hasen, a professor specializing in election law, on groceries, Elon Musk’s petition and Cards Against Humanity. Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk offered a $47 payment to people who refer ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Anything but Big Easy: New Orleans has a Zion roster problem
There has never been a player like Zion and that makes the blueprint to success all the more challenging.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
We're not military - why are we being hit, asks injured man in Lebanon
In the Lebanese city of Nabatieh, Orla Guerin meets hospital patients and medics vowing to stay despite Israeli strikes.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'If we don’t win a championship, I might get traded'
The Bucks are not going to trade Antetokounmpo unless he demands one. Would he?Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17 -
We Don’t Yet Understand What Warehouse Work Is Doing to Communities
Warehouses in Lehigh Valley, Pa. have been an economic boon for blue collar workers. But they have been a political bust.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
What tariffs do and why economists don't like them
“The most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff,” former President Donald Trump told the Economic Club of Chicago last week.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Ghost jobs: why do 40% of companies advertise positions that don’t exist?
A survey has revealed that the practice is widespread, with many companies going as far as fake-interviewing too. Name: Ghost jobs.. Age: Old, but increasingly common. Continue reading...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
The Memo: What we know, and what we don’t, about early voting numbers
There may be two weeks left before Election Day, but the 2024 election is well underway. Around 18 million Americans had cast their ballots, either by mail or in early in-person voting, by Tuesday. ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
‘Some airline passengers are gross’: I don’t understand why they cheat to board early. Why do they act like savages?
American Airlines is targeting “gate lice” with technology that sets off an alarm when a passenger tries to skip their group number.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
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 - 4 days ago -
‘I say bye to my kids, in case we don’t wake up’ – A year in Gaza under attack by Israel
Over the past year, Aya and Khalid have been filming their lives for a BBC documentary.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
‘I don’t care about looking weird’: are we finally listening to the dangers of hearing loss?
As cases of tinnitus rise, earplugs for live music are becoming more popular – as is the deeply uncool act of asking for the volume to be turned down. If you attended a music festival this summer, ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
King Charles, know this: Australians don’t hate the royals – we just wish you’d lose interest in us | Van Badham
It’s a bit awkward: Charles and Camilla are expecting us to bring out the bunting. Instead, they’ll meet with a wall of lazy republicanism. It’s 25 years since Australia voted “no” in a referendum ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
‘We don’t know where the tipping point is’: climate expert on potential collapse of Atlantic circulation
Oceanographer Stefan Rahmstorf explains why Amoc breakdown could be catastrophic for both humans and marine life. The dangers of a collapse of the main Atlantic Ocean circulation, known as Amoc, ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Andrea Bocelli: ‘I don’t like lies. They always have short legs, especially the ones we tell ourselves’
The opera singer on getting advice from Pavarotti, singing as a superpower, and what happens when we die. Born in Tuscany, Italy, Andrea Bocelli, 66, became blind at the age of 12. Discovered by ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Movie Review: ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ a stop-motion charmer, examines the shells we build around us
“Memoir of a Snail” is a stop-motion movie that is most definitely not for kidsEntertainment - ABC News - October 22 -
Babooshkas rejoice! Kate Bush is every woman’s teenage soul – which is why men don’t get her | Barbara Ellen
Only female fans can truly appreciate the singer’s allure, and the thrill that talk of a new album brings. Rejoice, for Kate Bush has risen again. Heart-popping excitement (my own, and maybe yours ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
I don’t know who is going to win, but I know why Trump or Harris might lose
If Harris loses the election, it will be because she couldn't answer the question "How would you be different from Joe Biden?" and if Trump loses, it will be due to the events of Jan. 6.Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence
A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
UConn's Geno Auriemma explains why NCAA women's basketball must keep building off WNBA's momentum
The 11-time national champion credited Fever star Caitlin Clark for putting a spotlight on women's sportsSports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
Why are people leaving Trump rallies early? We asked them
Kamala Harris says ‘exhaustion and boredom’ lead his audience to slip away. Among the hundreds who quit a rally in Georgia this week were a variety of reasons. The line to get into the Donald Trump ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
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 - 4 days ago -
J.J. Redick's complaint out of Lakers' opener: Why are we playing with brand new basketballs?
NBA shooters like Redick prefer a broken-in ball, and the ones being used in the Lakers' opening night win were brand new.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
We reiterate our 1 rating on Microsoft despite its softer guidance — here's why
The numbers look different this quarter due the company re-segmenting a few businesses, but overall there's not much to complain about.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Shrinking season two review – Harrison Ford’s lovable comedy is beautifully untaxing TV
We get yet more quality time with the Hollywood legend in the return of this warm, funny sitcom. Some scenes will make you spit out your tea in shocked delight. With so many shows on so many ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
‘My new shoes show off my sausagey toes beautifully’ – Edith Pritchett cartoon
Continue reading...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Review: David Gilmour shines on at the end of a beautifully haunting three-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl
Gilmour, who joined psych-prog progenitors Pink Floyd two years after the band's 1965 inception, proved vibrant and vital at his fourth show in Los Angeles and final evening of a three-night-stand ...Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 1 -
Don’t Get Desperate for a Deal
Founders who get fidgety about flagging top growth can get tempted by bad acquisitions.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
The dos and don’ts of the email introduction
Sending a clunker to save yourself time does no one any favoursBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Don’t Send Your Kids to College
In our emerging economy, learning how to do something, like carpentry, may have more value than going to a university for four expensive years.Business - Inc. - October 15
