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Why are the Democrats so spineless? | Moira Donegan
No wonder the American public thinks of Democrats as out of touch, opportunistic, and cowardly. That is because they are. What does the Democratic party believe in? It’s difficult to tell. In 2024, ...The Guardian - 5h -
WNBA free-agency chaos: Why did so many All-Stars move for one-year contracts?
Executives around the WNBA largely expected this offseason’s market to serve as a tune-up for next winter. At the start of the offseason, only two non-rookie contract players had deals that ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Hernández: Shohei Ohtani has had two major surgeries. So why aren't the Dodgers concerned?
Dave Roberts and Freddie Freeman are confident Shohei Ohtani is capable of reprising his MVP season despite undergoing shoulder surgery in the offseason.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Fright club: why are so many of us hooked on spooky tales?
The paranormal has hit prime time, with scary stories on podcasts and TV shows more popular than ever. We head to UncannyCon to meet fans and creators to understand the thrill of the chill. A ...The Guardian - 1d -
Why is Trump blaming the D.C. plane crash on Democrats and DEI?
President Trump, without evidence, suggested that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could be responsible for the deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports ...CBS News - 3d -
Why do so many people dream of being dog groomers? Haven’t they seen the toll it can take? | Adrian Chiles
Hour after hour of washing, trimming and blow-drying unwilling pups is not my idea of fun – or my dog’s . Lots of people like the idea of grooming dogs for a living. Some survey sought to identify ...The Guardian - 4d -
The NBA's best team can trade for almost anyone it wants, so why will Thunder likely be quiet at the deadline?
The Thunder aren't rushing, and they probably don't need toCBS Sports - 4d -
‘She’s at peace and so am I’: why members of Australian religious sect the Saints deliberately denied Elizabeth Struhs lifesaving insulin
Police interviews shown during the extraordinary trial for the manslaughter of the eight-year-old Queensland child reveal the beliefs behind the inaction of her parents and others. Get our ...The Guardian - 5d -
Why are Australia so much better than England?
BBC cricket reporter Henry Moeran explores the possible reasons why the gap in quality between Australia and England is so significant in women's cricket.BBC News - 5d -
Why Chelsea arrival Girma is so good - Asante
In Anita Asante's latest BBC Sport column, she looks at why Chelsea's new arrival Naomi Girma was worth a world record transfer fee.BBC News - 6d -
The term 'Blairite' is meaningless. So why do people continue to use it? | Zoe Williams
Given that not even Tony Blair would be a Blairite now, it’s probably time to retire it. Late last year, before Nigel Farage fell out of Elon Musk’s favour, the technology writer William Cullerne ...The Guardian - 6d -
This New Designer Kitchen Tool Is Just a Stick. So Why Are We Obsessed With It?
Stir with it, flip with it, cook with it—a Danish kitchenware studio has reinvented man’s OG tool.Wired - Jan. 26 -
Blue Alert: Why Democrats are poised to win in 2028 and 2032
The Republican Party is at a critical crossroads, facing electoral hurdles in 2028 and potential losses in the House of Representatives, while Democrats are poised to win both the 2028 and 2032 ...The Hill - Jan. 25 -
Why Is It So Cold in the South If the Planet Is Warming? Here’s What We Know.
A mass of air called the polar vortex has escaped the Arctic and plunged southward. Some scientists see the fingerprints of climate change.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
As Nvidia’s stock gains, one analyst shows why Stargate could be so significant
Will Nvidia become part of the “Trump trade?” Melius Research says the new Stargate joint venture may signal more AI-friendly moves ahead and help the company’s long-term growth.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
Why so few women partners? Ask the Big Four
However, splitting workers by parallel caregiving roles, rather than anatomically, is more logicalFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Why NBA games on European soil are so important — especially when Victor Wembanyama is involved
The Spurs star is slated to play two games in Paris in an event that is vital to keep interest in the region high and to build the game.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21 -
There's a way to beat a far-right takeover in the UK. So why has Starmer gone silent about it? | Polly Toynbee
With Trump back in the White House, democracy is in danger across the west. Electoral reform is the best way to protect it. Inauguration day in the US signalled the drum beat of the far right ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Her aunt's regime 'disappeared' people - so why did Starmer make her a minister?
Tulip Siddiq has resigned as anti-corruption minister, but questions remain for the Prime Minister.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Mortgage rates are at the highest level in nearly 8 months. So why are some people refinancing?
The 30-year mortgage rate has inched up to the highest level since early last summer. Refinances are unexpectedly going up.MarketWatch - Jan. 20 -
Edmund White on lust, love and literature: ‘I’d had sex with 3,000 men. A peer asked: “Why so few?”’
The American author’s fifth memoir is all about sex - with alfresco frolics in London and encounters in a bullring among the tamer anecdotes. At 85, he explains why he thought the book would never ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Why are so many Americans checked out when it comes to local elections?
As a nation, we are nothing but a collection of smaller states and local governments. Without active participation, small, unrepresentative groups will dictate policies that shape our daily lives.The Hill - Jan. 18 -
The CEO of Target Says 1 Key Question Identifies Highly Effective Leaders. Here’s Why It Works So Well
Recruiting is great. But isn’t it even better to find great leaders and promote from within?Inc. - Jan. 18 -
Why It’s So Confusing to Determine Air Quality in Los Angeles Right Now
Calculating air pollution from wildfires and other events has become more complicated. That doesn’t mean it’s necessarily more accurate.Wired - Jan. 16 -
Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?
Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordable. ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
A question on ASEAN stumped Pete Hegseth at his Senate hearing. Why is it so important?
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee, appeared stumped when asked about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
The killing of Fiona Holm: why was the life and death of this much-loved mother so overlooked?
More than 170,000 people go missing in the UK each year – and Holm was one of them. She was adored by her family, who say she was let down again and again by the state, the police and the media . ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
The Mediterranean diet is the No. 1 diet for 2025: Why it's still so popular among doctors, nutritionists
The U.S. News & World Report ranks the healthiest diets at the top of each year. Here's why the No. 1 diet on their list is often recommended by health experts.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Why Do TV Title Sequences Have So Much … Stuff?
A visual style originally meant to make TV series appear epic and distinctive has become awfully familiarThe New York Times - Jan. 13 -
‘He threw a book at me’: Why IRMAA surcharges make seniors on Medicare so mad
Letters will go out soon for those who will have to pay extra next year for their Part B and D premiumsMarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
U.S. stocks are expensive ‘on almost any valuation metric.’ Why they could remain so for a while.
U.S. stocks are trading at a pretty lofty level, but investors shouldn’t expect mean reversion anytime soon, according to BofA Global Research.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Why Ravens QB Lamar Jackson likely just won third NFL MVP and became the youngest in league history to do so
Jackson earned his third First Team All-Pro selection with 30 first-place votes to Josh Allen's 18CBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
'I don't have very good juke moves': Why Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard is so hard to tackle
The transfer from Duke has been instrumental in getting the Irish to the semifinal round.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Why Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Is So Bullish on ‘Physical AI’ and Robots
‘The ChatGPT moment for robotics is coming,’ Huang said. Here’s why.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
AI-generated ‘slop’ is slowly killing the internet, so why is nobody trying to stop it? | Arwa Mahdawi
Low-quality ‘slop’ generated by AI is crowding out genuine humans across the internet, but instead of regulating it, platforms such as Facebook are positively encouraging it. Where does this end?. ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Cooper Flagg is dominating at Duke -- so why isn't he dominating the conversation?
The co-hosts of CBS Sports' Eye on College Basketball podcast weigh in on a surprising lack of national interest in Duke's latest sensationCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Why lensing 'September 5' was so liberating (and challenging) for Markus Förderer
The cinematographer used some old-school techniques and even manned the camera himself while collaborating with director Tim Fehlbaum.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Why is Bill Belichick's first North Carolina transfer portal class so underwhelming? It's the 'Patriot Way'
The Tar Heels are atop 247Sports' five burning transfer portal questions after the winter windowCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Why playing a 70-year-old bat mitzvah student was so freeing for Carol Kane
Carol Kane really wanted to work with Jason Schwartzman. Then she found out about the director's unusual approach to filmmaking.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6
