Why are governments so bad at problem solving?

Politicians everywhere seem doomed to repeat their mistakes. There is another way

World - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

Why are disposable vapes so bad for the environment?

Single-use disposable vapes will be banned to protect children's health and reduce environmental damage.

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

Cole Palmer cannot solve all of Chelsea’s problems, Enzo Maresca warns

‘We put all the pressure on his shoulders – that is wrong’ Blues face tricky run starting on Sunday at Liverpool Enzo Maresca warned his Chelsea players they cannot rely on Cole Palmer to “solve ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Au pair program is a model for solving our child and elder care problems

Congress has an opportunity to create a new paradigm for employment based on an existing, successful federal program

Politics - The Hill - October 20

With This 1 Move, Google May Have Solved a Huge AI Content Problem

As AI tech gets smarter it’s getting harder to spot the difference between content made by a human and what’s been dreamed up by an algorithm. Google, pushing the AI envelope itself, is aware of ...

Business - Inc. - October 24

For Biden Officials, Lebanon May Be a Problem Too Big to Solve

Despite hopes that political shifts in Beirut could bring lasting peace to the Israel-Lebanon border, the United States may have to settle for a quicker fix.

World - The New York Times - November 6

Reeves seeks scale to solve UK pension investment problem

Chancellor is trying to remove some of the inefficiencies from operating smaller local authority funds

World - Financial Times - 15 hours ago

Voters: Beware the government’s China problem at home and abroad

If the public turns a blind eye to the Chinese government’s actions within our borders and to the broader implications of foreign policy on domestic security, who will pay attention?

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Trump’s women problem will elevate Harris and transform governance

Polls show Donald Trump struggling to get the same levels of support among women that he got in past elections.

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Putin using North Korean soldiers in Ukraine could solve one problem but create more

KAZAN, Russia — Once again the reality of war may be dictating the direction of global politics.

Why does the NHS have a productivity problem?

Data suggests that the long-term drag on health service delivery may finally be lifting

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Why the Trump administration will be bad for Americans’ health

Experts say president-elect is likely to oppose policies such as universal healthcare and measures to reduce smoking. US politics – live updates Donald Trump will take office with a pledge ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Our Favorite Raygun Halloween Costumes For Moves So Bad, It’s Scary

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Why Are Hospital Gowns So Ugly?

Curious why medical patient attire is so unflattering, a reader asks our fashion critic if it’s intentional.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22

Why are there so few Brits in the NBA?

As the new NBA season starts, BBC Sport asks why there are so few British players in the league.

Why is Thanksgiving so late this year?

Thanksgiving could not be any later than it is this year.

Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago

Why We Got It So Wrong

It turns out a lot of people don’t behave like ambassadors from this or that group. They think for themselves in unexpected ways.

Top stories - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

Why state governments are tightening their budgets

State governments in the U.S. must tighten budgets or take on more debt to manage declining revenues, long-standing liabilities and emerging risks.

Business - CNBC - November 6

If you’re so happy, why are you buying so much gold?

The rally that won’t quit

World - Financial Times - October 17

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

House GOP braces for bitter fight over the power to oust a speaker

Most GOP lawmakers despise the rule, which allows a small faction of the conference to wield outsize influence over the agenda. But conservatives are prepared to fight for it.

Politics - Politico - October 22

Markets are priced to perfection on the Trump trade. Here's why that could be a problem

Investors have been busy for the past several weeks bidding up prices in anticipation of what Trump will do when he takes office.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Why is the price of gold so high right now?

Gold has offered some of the biggest returns recently, but why is the price climbing? Here's what you should know.

Why Are So Many Gen-Zers Fit to Quit?

Frontline Gen-Z workers are feeling overworked and having negative interactions at work. But here’s what employers can do to better support these critical employees.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Why are Forest so good this season - and can it last?

Nottingham Forest's unlikely third place in the Premier League has some echoes of Leicester in 2016... can they maintain their excellent early-season form?

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 - November 5

Why Are So Many N.B.A. Owners Selling Their Teams?

The Boston Celtics are likely to be the ninth team to change hands since 2019.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Why is it so hard for tenants to hold their landlords to account?

The exploding boilers and rotting rats in the U-bend were bad signs, but it was the bogus cleaning bill that highlighted how hard it was to challenge the system

World - Financial Times - November 7

Why has the UK weather been so gloomy lately?

Elizabeth Rizzini and Darren Bett look at why our weather is so gloomy at the moment and ponder when things might change.

Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?

Once heavily scorned because of fraud and poor outcomes, carbon trading is likely to be high on the agenda in Baku. For the next two weeks, countries will gather on the shores of the Caspian Sea in ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?

It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.

Why Arenas believes Steph's ‘bad' contract built Warriors' dynasty

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas explained why he believes Steph Curry's "bad" second contract created the Golden State Warriors' championship dynasty.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Why Ten Hag failed: From player disputes to bad results

He was handed the keys to Old Trafford upon arrived. Two years on, he's been told to give them back.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Why China is betting on local governments to spur the economy

Fiscal package falls short of market hopes as Beijing braces for Trump tariffs

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

‘There’s so much you can crush’: why hydraulic press videos are so popular and so satisfying

Watching a pumpkin, crayons or a Furby get squashed isn’t just fun – it can also serve as an emotional release. There are lots of ways to unwind. You can go on a walk, call a friend or read a book. ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Tim Tszyu seeks redemption against Bakhram Murtazaliev after nasty cut caused so many problems in last fight

Tsyzu will have his father, Kostya, in attendance for the second time on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Browns offense has been so bad that a defensive player leads the team in touchdowns heading into Week 7

With Amari Cooper now a member of the Bills, this defensive player now leads team in TDs

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Bad buffet behaviour is out of control. So should we be fined for our food waste? | Emma Beddington

I have unbridled lust when faced with a buffet – as do many others. But penalties for overfilling our plates are only one possible answer .... Should you be penalised for having eyes bigger than ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

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