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Why people have left Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness
Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness, has seen 9% of its population leave in recent years. Now the king is launching a bold plan for a new city to create jobs and lure people back.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
China’s ‘mind-blowingly’ cheap shopping app Temu hits roadblocks in south-east Asia
Known for its deep discounts and viral marketing, the online marketplace has fallen afoul of regulators for threatening the livelihoods of local vendors. Chinese online marketplace Temu has ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
College football picks: Never mind Hoosiers, Ohio State has lots riding on showdown at the Horseshoe
Much has been made about the stakes for unbeaten Indiana in Saturday’s top-five showdown with Ohio StateSports - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Washington Spirit vs. Orlando Pride live stream: Where to watch NWSL Champions, TV channel, start time
It's been a goal-filled NWSL playoffs so far, and the final promises to be no less entertainingSports - CBS Sports - 20 hours ago -
A Holiday Season Reminder From Science: People Don’t Actually Mind When You Say No to Invitations
Often overwhelmed with holiday invitations? New science suggests you really shouldn’t feel bad about turning down more of them.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
I didn’t mind my unusual first name – until I found out it could cost me dearly | Torsten Bell
Research shows that those with easier to pronounce names are more successful in the workplace. Names matter. I’ve written a whole book about our country being called Great Britain at a time when ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
‘My father was a teetotaling, fair-minded, liberal-leaning capitalist’: And yet I allowed ‘friends’ to borrow $120K. How do I deal with the fallout?
“Of the original 10 I had earmarked for removal from my life, I’m still in contact with two.”Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
Never mind what Rachel Reeves did long ago at the Bank of England: what claims do you make on your CV? | Emma Brockes
The chancellor is said to have ‘rounded up’ her years of service. But if she did plump up her working achievements a bit, who hasn’t?. There are lies, evasions and manipulations by politicians ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
New York’s hottest new restaurants
The tables to book now, from a haute fried-chicken joint to an ultra-cool art destination, classic French cuisine revived and moreWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
The UK has new opportunities with the new Trump administration
Yet, it is vital for the U.K. to continue to develop that relationship and we have much to offer the new President Trump.Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
The Knicks’ New Star Is Unapologetically New York
Since being traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns has loudly embraced the city, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 10 -
The best new books on economics
A sceptical view of the Chinese miracle, how AI could crash the economy — and tips for Rachel ReevesWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
The new face of European illiberalism
Prime Minister Robert Fico has tightened his grip on Slovakia using Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán’s playbook as inspirationWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Harris wins New York
Vice President Harris won New York, an expected blue state victory, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. The Empire State awards 28 electoral votes. The last time a Republican won New ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Harris wins New Mexico
Vice President Harris was projected to win New Mexico, according to Decision Desk HQ, picking up the state’s five Electoral College votes. Heading into Election Day, New Mexico was seen as a ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Harris wins New Jersey
Vice President Harris will win New Jersey, giving her the Garden State’s 14 electoral votes, Decision Desk HQ projects. New Jersey is a solidly blue-leaning state that Harris was expected to carry ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump’s new world order
A stunning victory that will radically alter America’s roleWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
A promising new treatment for PTSD
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has long been used to combat compression sickness in divers. But at a hospital in Israel they're using it to address a very different malady - post-traumatic stress ...Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
What’s on in New York this winter
FT Globetrotter’s must-dos in NYC this season, from festive operas to Restaurant WeekWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Mixed news on China’s stimulus
And regional banks as a Trump tradeWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
America Inc’s new CEO
Has the US now become a distressed asset?Business - Financial Times - November 11 -
Trump's new top team
What the president-elect's inner circle says about his prioritiesTop stories - BBC News - November 14 -
The New Hatred of Technology
Tech critics are more sophisticated than ever. They’re still wrong.Tech - Wired - November 15 -
A Whole New Ballgame
What soccer, a recent foray into coaching and years of writing this newsletter taught our columnist about the game, and himself.World - The New York Times - November 15