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Labour has a classic first act problem

Everything the government does for the rest of its term will be distorted by its pledges on tax

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

A tough week for stocks may soon force us to act. Here's where we would look to buy first

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - November 15

The problem with the term ‘global majority’

Endless searching for a label to describe ethnic minority groups is ultimately futile

World - Financial Times - October 29

Election anxiety and the problem with polarisation

In the US presidential campaign and beyond, politics is taking a heavy psychological toll. Can we raise the tone?

World - Financial Times - November 2

Democrats have a 'smug' problem

Large factions of the left condescendingly believe that dumb people are the reason Trump won in 2016, and won again in 2024.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

The problem of politics in a noisy age

We are once again having to readjust to a vast expansion in the amount of conflicting information at our fingertips

Business - Financial Times - November 19

There Will Always Be a Trump. That’s Only Part of the Problem.

The question is how to keep him — and those like him — in check.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests

Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary.

Tech - Wired - November 12

The other side of the UK’s infrastructure problem

Well-planned investable projects are in short supply

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

The Problem of Sorcery in Papua New Guinea

Tragedies in Papua New Guinea are often followed by accusations of sorcery and unspeakable acts of violence. That cycle has become more brutal in recent years.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Watch: How big is the problem of people not working?

BBC Verify’s Ben Chu looks at the government’s plans to ‘Get Britain Working’

The Energy Permitting Reform Act is dangerous

The bill proposes sweeping changes to energy development. It would prioritize speedy approval over thorough review of environmental impacts, including threats to water quality.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

School leaders know fixing problems a marathon, not a sprint

But school leaders do not agree on how quickly the government should be pacing itself.

Mexico grapples with its hidden Chinese trade problem

Patchy data will only fuel US concerns over its southern neighbour being used as a trade backdoor

World - Financial Times - November 3

A Messy Problem in Orderly Singapore: Keeping Track of Cats

The reversal of a 35-year ban on cats in public housing won’t be a quick fix for cat-related problems. It’s not even clear how many cats live in the city-state.

World - The New York Times - November 10

There Were Two Huge Problems Harris Could Not Escape

The curling theory of campaigns proves itself again.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

The US Has a Cloned Sheep Contraband Problem

After a Montana man illegally cloned and bred an endangered giant sheep species, government agencies must now contend with the illicit offspring.

Tech - Wired - November 11

Asthma linked to memory problems in children, research suggests

Condition appears to affect episodic memory but researchers did not assess how it caused deficits. Children who have asthma can experience memory problems, according to research in the USthat is ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

The very human problem with not-quite-self-driving cars

The better an automated system performs, the more complacent — and dangerous — we become

World - Financial Times - November 12

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 - November 13

Losing Chet is a big problem. The fix could be 'small'

Oklahoma City showed that it has a plan and a blueprint to play without rim protector Chet Holmgren. It might not always work that way, though.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Joel Embiid Shoved a Reporter. It’s a Microcosm of a Bigger Problem.

The deterioration of decorum and respect throughout society is bleeding ever deeper into the fabric of sport, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 14

Why are governments so bad at problem solving?

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

World - Financial Times - November 15

Yahoo Sports AM: The NBA's "missing stars" problem

In today's edition: The NBA's "missing stars" problem, Saquon runs wild on TNF, MLB teams in minor league ballparks, Aaron Rodgers' legacy, SEC chaos and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15

'Record breaking' 60m homes watched Tyson vs Paul fight, Netflix says

But the streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches.

Haiti Has Big Problems and Few Solutions

A search for a solution to the crisis in Haiti is growing more urgent as gangs gain territory and thousands more flee their homes.

World - The New York Times - November 17

BA flights hit by fresh round of IT problems

Disruption for airline’s passengers amid problems with pilot communication and website going down

Business - Financial Times - November 18

New ice warning as schools shut due to snow

Transport for Wales cancels some trains as weather warning continue.

Covid Can Raise the Risk of Heart Problems for Years

People who had severe infections are especially vulnerable.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

CNN's Abby Phillip: Democrats' problems 'not as simple as wokeness'

CNN's Abby Phillip suggested during an appearance at the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School of Business this week that the Democratic party's problems have more to do with their ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Amorim: Pep's new deal 'a problem for everybody'

Manchester United boss Rúben Amorim has admitted Pep Guardiola's new contract at Manchester City is "a problem for everybody."

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Climate change is a global problem — it requires a global solution

The deal on financing agreed at COP29 is too little, too late

Business - Financial Times - 19 hours ago

Steelers beat Super Bowl contender by solving one of NFL's toughest problems

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson completed a season-low 48.4% of his passes for 207 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.

How the Supreme Court might act in the 2024 election

The Republican National Committee said it filed 130 lawsuits in 26 states ahead of the November general election.

Shocking UFO allegations make the case for the Disclosure Act

Amid the political spectacle of the election, former President Donald Trump appeared on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast and spoke about UFOs.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Architect Fabrizio Casiraghi’s beautiful balancing act

The Milanese interior designer blends old-world refinement with avant-garde surprise

World - Financial Times - November 1

Haiti's Ruling Council Fires Acting Prime Minister

The poorest country in the Americas has been rocked by political turmoil since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 10

Brazil’s global balancing act is trickier than ever

President Lula has sought to maintain ties with the US, China and Russia. But even before the re-election of Donald Trump, that diplomatic space was shrinking

World - Financial Times - November 13

House passes major veterans care act

The House on Monday passed a massive bill that will fund a range of veterans care services and increase opportunities for retired service members in the workforce and education. The Senator ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

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