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 - 5 hours ago

Why Is Harris So Passionate About Abortion Rights? Her Past Work Holds Clues.

For a politician who has been criticized for shifting positions on some issues, this is an area where she has shown unwavering conviction.

Health - The New York Times - October 29

Why Is Harris So Passionate About Abortion Rights? Her Past Work Holds Clues.

For a politician who has been criticized for shifting positions on some issues, this is an area where she has shown unwavering conviction.

Health - The New York Times - October 29

Why it’s hard to box in the wealthy on tax

Budget measures and missed opportunities show difficulty of raising large sums from highly mobile executives

World - Financial Times - October 30

Starboard calls for Pfizer board to ‘hold management accountable’

Jeff Smith tells activist investor conference that pharma group’s recent returns are ‘not adequate’

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Stackhouse holding newly motivated Warriors defense accountable

New Warriors assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse provides accountability to a newly motivated Golden State defense.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

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.

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

The rally that won’t quit

World - Financial Times - October 17

Nuggets G Christian Braun dunked on Rudy Gobert so hard it nearly started a fight

Both players ended up getting technicals in Nuggets-Timberwolves.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

I’m 50 and have $250,000 in four retirement accounts. Should I consolidate them — and, if so, how?

“What is the best plan for the three accounts that are just sitting there?”

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

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 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 - Yesterday

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 - 19 hours ago

Why Is Trump Holding a Rally at Madison Square Garden?

New York is not exactly a battleground state. Here are five reasons Donald J. Trump is holding a rally there in the final days of the presidential campaign.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Tesla’s stock sees best day in 11 years. Why it’s still hard not to be bullish.

Tesla added $150 billion in market cap — more than the combined value of Ford, GM and Stellantis — as analysts cheered the growth forecast and increasing transparency.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Election fact check: How voting machines work and why they're hard to hack

While election officials use technology for voter registration, tallying and in some cases vote-casting, the system is largely centered around paper ballots.

Why did Joker 2 lose so much money? And how on earth did it cost so much in the first place?

Todd Phillips’ first take on the supervillain was a billion-grossing smash, but setting out to chastise devoted fans with the second looks set to cost the film industry dear. To quote Heath ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Kroger Says It Isn’t Doing Surge Pricing—So Why Are Customers So Upset?

More companies are testing new technologies that enable them to do dynamic pricing, even though customers hate it.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Research Shows the Best Employees Are Chronically Underpaid. So Why Does Bruce Springsteen Pays His Band So Much?

Studies show that employee pay plans almost always underpay top talent.

Business - Inc. - October 22

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 has your Big Mac become so much more expensive?

Governments and business are trying to work out who to blame for cheapflation

Business - Financial Times - October 16

US economic growth is strong — so why cut rates?

Only borrowers such as struggling commercial property and debt-laden zombie companies will benefit

World - Financial Times - October 17

This Museum Is Old. But With $75 Million to Spend, Why Is It So Dingy?

Decades of mismanagement and financial neglect have turned the New York State Museum, a trove of national treasures, into a dreary place.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

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.

Why so many listeria recalls lately? A doctor explains what to know.

From deli meat to frozen waffles, listeria recalls keep popping up — but why? Here's what to know, including symptoms to be aware of.

Why Are So Many Supermarket Brands Losing Shelf Space?

Gone are the days of growing a consumer packaged goods brand like a tech startup, as companies struggle to retain a hold in the retail marketplace.

Business - Inc. - October 28

F1 Q&A: Why has it taken so long to review drivers' guidelines?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after an action-packed Mexico City Grand Prix.

Why people are receiving so much money in the Juul e-cigarette settlement

Oftentimes, class-action settlements pay less than $10 per person — but MarketWatch spoke with a former Juul user who received thousands of dollars

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians

Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.

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 - 6 days ago

Trapped in cars and garages: Why Spanish floods proved so deadly

Drivers trapped in cars, poor planning and extreme rainfall worsened by climate change are likely to have contributed.

Wegovy's creator invested £6bn in this town. So why is it not booming?

Europe's most valuable company has invested billions in Kalundborg on Denmark's coast - but it has many problems.

Why attacking Trump’s character has proved so ineffective

Moral grandstanding is not the best way to convince people to come over to your side

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

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