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Learning to scoot is all very well, but what’s the point if you can’t ring your own bell? | Séamas O’Reilly
Since failing to instil a love of wheels in our son, we have stepped up with our daughter’s tutelage. Our two-year-old daughter mounts the scooter. She places one unsteady foot in front of the ...World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago -
What are things coming to if a multinational can’t humble a government?
A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategistWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
What is the point of polling?
Voters want precision — unfortunately, political surveys can’t deliver itBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
What the polls can’t tell us about America’s election
A torrent of data on the presidential race seems to get us no closer to predicting the result. Is addiction to polling distracting people from the issues at stake?World - Financial Times - October 26 -
'We earn £100,000 together. We are not worse off after the Budget'
People tell the BBC how much they earn and what they made of the Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Georgia’s Election Could Be a Turning Point for the Caucasus Nation: What to Know
A parliamentary vote could decide whether the Caucasus nation will be oriented to the West or East for years to come. Here’s what to know.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
Fed cuts rates by quarter point: What it means for your money
The Federal Reserve announced it will lower interest rates by a quarter point. It’s a decision that impacts everything from home loans to credit cards. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break ...Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
What we learned as Steph's 36 points power Warriors past Thunder
The Golden State Warriors escaped a meltdown on Sunday in Oklahoma City, outlasting the Thunder 127-116 at Paycom Center.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago -
NFL at midseason: Separating the good, bad and ugly for all 32 teams, with X factors, games to watch and more
Can the Steelers hold up defensively? Can the Patriots win a big game? Here's what to know as the 2024 season hits the midway point.Sports - ESPN - October 31 -
In the Jabalia refugee camp, my sister has reached breaking point. What will it take to stop this nightmare? | Ahmed Najar
Every time I think things can’t get worse in Gaza, they do. But that is what happens when the world turns a blind eye to cruelty. My family is trapped in the Jabalia refugee camp, crammed into a ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
What I learned when Turning Points USA came to my campus | Cas Mudde
The far right is looking very different to how it did a few years ago. They’re less tied to traditional conservative organizations. This Tuesday, Charlie Kirk brought his You’re Being Brainwashed ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point after election. Here's what that means for you
The second interest rate cut in a row will affect consumer borrowing costs. Here's what it means for your credit card, mortgage rate, car loan and savings.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
The Fed just cut interest rates by another 25 basis points—here’s what will get cheaper
With interest rates declining, borrowing costs for credit cards, personal loans, and auto financing should get a bit cheaper, saving a few bucks on most loans.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Why Amazon Can’t Turn Back the Clock
A lot of companies want to drag workers back to the office or insist that consumers revert to their pre-pandemic behavior. They’d better understand that it’s not going to happen.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Their Parents Are Giving Money to Scammers. They Can’t Stop Them.
One son couldn’t prevent his father from giving about $1 million in savings to con artists, including one posing as a female wrestling star. The two became estranged.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Climate Science Can’t Keep Up With the Warming Planet
We need more timely updates in response to the rapid changes to the climate.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Matt Gaetz Is the Perfect Man for the Job
Trump’s choice to lead the Justice Department is a flagrant provocation that is, like a pulpy B movie, so bad it’s good.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
I Can’t Buy a House. I Can’t Shop. I’m Too Worried About the Election.
Election anxiety is causing many consumers to avoid big-ticket purchases like houses, weddings and cars. “Every four years this happens,” one former car dealer said.Business - The New York Times - October 20 -
Sperm Can’t Unlock an Egg Without This Ancient Molecular Key
Using Google’s AlphaFold, researchers identified the bundle of three sperm proteins that seem to make sexual reproduction possible.Tech - The New York Times - October 21 -
4 Can’t-Miss Towns in an Often Overlooked Corner of Japan
Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to consider.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
Meet the College Baseball Recruit Who Can’t Stop Storming the Football Field
Gary Morse took official visits to Vanderbilt (for the Alabama game), Oregon (for the Ohio State game) and Tennessee (for the Alabama game).Sports - The New York Times - October 26 -
Four words you never want to hear: ‘You can’t retire now’
If you really want to stop working, get sound advice about how long your money will last.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
The ‘Juror #2’ cast still can’t believe they got to work with Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood may be 94 but he's not ready to retire just yetEntertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
Nikki Haley says Pennsylvania voters 'can’t be emotional' and have to elect Trump
Nikki Haley, who endorsed Trump but has yet to appear on the trail with him, campaigned with Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick in the Pennsylvania.Politics - NBC News - October 31 -
Crowdsourced Fact Checks on X Can’t Stop Election Misinformation
Elon Musk and many other users on the social platform have spread and reposted numerous falsehoods related to the Nov. 5 vote, even when the content violates X’s guidelines.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Hey, Bus Driver: Why Can’t You See Us?
Being disabled shouldn’t mean being ignored.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Pollsters just can’t get it right on Trump — will Harris flip the script?
Relying on polls has been an exercise in futility since 2016 — this time, could it be in Kamala Harris's favor?Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Why multi-agent AI tackles complexities LLMs can’t
While AGI and fully autonomous systems are still on the horizon, multi-agents will bridge the current gap between LLMs and AGI.Tech - VentureBeat - November 2 -
One of the many agonies of pain is that you can’t describe it | Eva Wiseman
Garth Greenwell’s new novel gets as close as one can to evoking the very real indignity and physicality of being in hospital. Every now and then I try to write down a description of pain, whether ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
The missing midlife crisis: why 81% of millennials say they can’t afford one
This traditional period of inner turmoil is often accompanied by weight gain, cosmetic treatments, ill-advised purchases and new hobbies. But is it becoming a thing of the past?. Name: The ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Oakland Airport Can’t Use San Francisco in Its Name, Judge Rules
The airport’s name, San Francisco Bay Oakland International, suggested that the “lower rated airport” was associated with San Francisco, a federal judge said in a temporary order.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Everything You Can Try if You Can’t Hear Dialog in Movies and Shows
Tweak these settings and stop missing out on what’s being said.Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago -
If reason can’t save the world, no wonder magic and superstition are on the rise
Exorcisms are booming, witchcraft is having a moment, Tucker Carlson says he was attacked by a demon. It makes as much sense as anything at a time of climate crisis, war and Trump. How good must it ...World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago -
The Bucks are at a tipping point with Giannis
Giannis Antetokounmpo has tiptoed around the idea of leaving Milwaukee before. Here's a "Hot Take We Might Actually Believe": he puts his foot down this season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
If the Rams tear it down, Stafford to the Vikings makes sense
Would the Rams really pull the plug on the Stafford era with another loss? A lot of factors point to a trade making sense.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
Appeals court rules 4 Trump co-defendants can’t move Georgia election charges to federal court
An appeals court ruled Thursday that four people charged alongside former President Trump in his Georgia election racketeering case cannot move their charges from state to federal court. Known as ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
These are the swing states where groceries and housing cost the most: ‘People are still stuck with sticker shock.’
MarketWatch looked at affordability challenges for swing-state voters. Here’s what we found.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
‘I can’t wait to paint myself when I’m old and knobbly’: the sensual world of Louis Fratino
His old-fashioned painting prowess and explicitly queer subject matter has made the young American artist hot property. So why are some people so shocked?. Next month, the 2024 Venice Biennale ...World - The Guardian - October 29
