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The Latest Gaza Hostages Freed: Women Whose Hamas Warnings Were Ignored
The swap for four soldiers stationed on the border of the Gaza Strip at Nahal Oz follows 15 months of captivity and a campaign by their families.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 25 -
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Tesla cars are made in America. So why is Tesla’s stock down so much?
Tesla Inc. EVs are made in the U.S. of mostly U.S. parts, but the company’s stock got dragged down by generalized industry chaos and risk selloff amid President Trump’s tariff plans just the same.MarketWatch - 2d -
Why were lawmakers only lobbing softballs at Sean Duffy?
It's DOT's job to look out for consumers and protect the competitiveness of the airline industry. But Sean Duffy exemplifies the revolving door between government and the private sector.The Hill - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 3d -
How did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?
Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel were released Thursday. They were among 31 Thais taken by the militant group.NBC News - 5d -
How did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?
Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its 2023 attack on Israel were released Thursday, while one remaining Thai citizen remains in captivityABC News - 5d -
The L.A. Fires Were a Crisis Comms Nightmare. Why?
As a crisis communications professional who lived through the fires, here’s what I think could have been done differently.Inc. - 6d -
Hamas frees 3 Israelis and 5 Thais in largest hostage release
Israel hands over dozens of Palestinian prisoners in additional exchange designed to resolve stand-off over ceasefireFinancial Times - 6d -
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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 - 6d -
Three Israelis and five Thai hostages expected to be freed next by Hamas
In exchange for the Israeli hostages, 110 Palestinian prisoners will be released from Israeli jails.BBC News - 6d -
Hamas Is Expected to Release 8 Israeli and Thai Hostages
The release planned for Thursday would be the third so far as Israel and Hamas observe a six-week truce, part of a multiphase agreement that mediators hope will end the war in Gaza.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
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 - Jan. 28 -
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 - Jan. 27 -
E.V. Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees.
States are using higher registration fees for electric cars to make up for declining fuel taxes, but some are punitive, environmentalists say. A federal tax could be coming.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Postecoglou unsure on future - but why do many Spurs fans blame Levy?
Tottenham are on a seven-match winless run in the Premier League but it is chairman Daniel Levy - not manager Ange Postecoglou - that is bearing the brunt of supporters' anger.BBC News - Jan. 26 -
Many so-called experts will owe RFK Jr. an apology in 4 years
Kennedy has dedicated his life to saving the lives of others. Most especially children.The Hill - Jan. 25 -
The Latest Gaza Hostages Freed: Women Whose Hamas Warnings Were Ignored
The swap for four soldiers stationed on the border of the Gaza Strip at Nahal Oz follows 15 months of captivity and a campaign by their families.The Wall Street Journal - 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 -
Why many Arab American voters in Michigan shifted to Trump
More than half of residents in Dearborn, Michigan, are Arab American, a group that has historically supported Democrats. However, November's election saw Dearborn voters shift toward President ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Why Deportations Were Higher Under Biden Than in Trump’s First Term
A record number of border crossers and the continuation of a Trump-era policy were factors.The New York Times - 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 -
‘So Much Uncertainty’: Businesses Worry About Trump’s Many Tariff Plans
The incoming president has floated numerous tariff plans. Retailers say their livelihood could depend on which ultimately come to fruition.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
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 -
Why the increase in child-care costs comes at a bad time for many parents
As more companies require remote employees to return to the office, working parents are struggling not only with upended schedules, but with the expense of additional child care.MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
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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 -
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 -
Lebanese whose homes were destroyed in the war want to rebuild. Many face a long wait
It's been six weeks since a ceasefire halted the war between Israel and Hezbollah and many displaced Lebanese whose homes were destroyed in the fighting want to rebuildABC News - Jan. 12 -
Ukraine says 2 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured
Moscow's counterattack has left Ukrainian forces outstretched and demoralized, killing and wounding thousands and retaking more than 40% of the 380 square miles of Kursk Ukraine had seized.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts
One official warned that “progress on inflation could continue to stall.”MarketWatch - 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 -
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
