Why it costs India so little to reach the Moon and Mars

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

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 - November 3

Why this week is so crucial for American consumers — and it’s not just the election

American consumers are facing a momentous week, with the outcome of two key events set to shape their financial futures.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Why these Celtics look so much like the 73-win Warriors

The path Jayson Tatum and the Celtics seek looks eerily similar to the winningest team of all time.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

'It's simple, really' - why Latinos flocked to Trump's working-class coalition

As well as winning over Hispanic voters, Trump improved his position in some surprising corners.

Why is it so hard to find a WNBA coach? The reasons behind the lack of candidates

Never has WNBA head coaching been a more tenuous job. Qualify for the playoffs? That didn’t spare the Atlanta Dream’s Tanisha Wright, the Indiana Fever’s Christie Sides or the Connecticut Sun’s ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Why Europe's far right is so happy Trump won

Trump's presidential election win has in Europe delighted Hungary's Vikor Orban, Germany's AfD, the Netherlands’ Geert Wilders, and others on the far-right.

Why Have Fans Been So Quick to Judge a Soccer Legend?

England’s former captain has talked openly about the end of her international career and has been met with a lack of understanding.

Sports - The New York Times - November 10

Why so many films are exploring the bonds — and travails — of longtime friends

Friendships are love affairs of a different sort and can be as much of a roller-coaster ride as romantic ones.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12

Federal telework improves productivity. Why is Congress so desperate to limit it?

A new study has found that public sector employees working remotely recorded a 12% increase in productivity compared to when they were in the office, challenging the assumption that physical ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Not ready for prime time: Why NFL’s potential Cowboys flex is so significant

When the Dallas Cowboys finally lose their title as America’s Bandwagon Team, there won’t be an announcement … but there will be signs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Trump Is Recruiting a Team of China Hawks. So Why Is Beijing Relieved?

Absent from the expected cabinet lineup are China’s most-feared adversaries, including Mike Pompeo and Robert O’Brien.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

A Loathsome Colleague Died. Why Is Everyone Pretending She Was So Great?

A reader smells hypocrisy in his co-workers’ proclamations of mourning and wants no part of it. Is he obligated to attend her funeral if his heart isn’t in it?

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 13

Why Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Hair Looks So Darn Good

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has introduced some striking visual changes to the world of Thedas, and while the new art style has been met with mixed reception , there's one aspect of the game's ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 13

New York Doesn’t Have Enough Housing. Why Is It So Expensive to Build?

The scarcity of apartments makes it easy for landlords to raise rents, but building new developments comes with high costs and regulatory hurdles.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Here's why investors are so excited about Disney's quarterly results

After several quarters of underperformance and investor frustration, CEO Robert Iger's turnaround plans appear to be working.

Business - CNBC - November 14

New report highlights why so many teens feel burned out

A new report from Common Sense Media reveals more than a quarter of American teens feel burnout due to grind culture, with 81% experiencing pressure in at least one area of their lives. Dr. Sue ...

What is Bluesky and why are so many people suddenly leaving X for the platform?

Users turn to the heavily moderated network after warnings about misinformation on Elon Musk’s X. The great X-odus is under way. More than 1 million new users have joined the social media platform ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Why Rory McIlroy Was So Emotional After His Latest Win

McIlroy matched a Race to Dubai record set by one of his golf idols, Seve Ballesteros.

Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Why retiring Nadal means 'everything' to Spain

Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa".

Why Is There So Much Off-Brand Oral Ozempic for Sale Online?

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are injectable medications—but a strange new market has emerged selling oral “compounded” versions online, despite a lack of evidence that they work.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Why Alexandre Desplat was so eager to score 'The Piano Lesson'

Alexandre Desplat channeled his love of Duke Ellington into the score of 'The Piano Lesson,' Malcolm Washington's feature directorial debut.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Why One of M.L.B.’s Top Free Agents Will Sign for Shockingly Little Money

Roki Sasaki could wait to earn a massive contract. But the 23-year-old is ready to prove himself against elite competition.

Sports - The New York Times - November 10

Why ‘Affordable Housing’ in New York City Can Still Cost $3,500 a Month

Soaring rents and few options have made it hard for average people to live in the city. Even “affordable” units often cost too much.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Why Saquon's ‘selfless' act meant so much to Eagles' rookie running back

Saquon Barkley wanted the young guys to eat, which rookie Will Shipley really appreciated.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

‘DJT’ is booming. Here’s why other SPAC stocks haven’t been so lucky.

A surge of companies decided to go public via SPAC mergers in 2020 and 2021. Since then, not so much.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Why Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle has thrown 56 straight changeups, and how one pitch is working so well

Kahnle, with a very limited arsenal, has been one of New York's best relievers this October

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

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

J. Lo and Ben Affleck: Why it’s taking so long to sell their $68 million home with 24 bathrooms

Lots of attention has done little to attract a buyer. The Beverly Hills estate has now sat on the market for 100 days.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Amazon ‘has never been stronger.’ So why isn’t its stock getting more love?

Amazon’s stock has trailed the S&P 500 over three months, owing in part to concerns about operating income and margin compression. Will Thursday’s earnings alleviate fears?