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Why calendar offers hope to international rugby league

England's Test series with Samoa has whetted the appetite for international rugby league, and an improved calendar offers hope for more, writes Matt Newsum.

Why doesn't the popular vote determine the president?

This November, millions of Americans will head to polling stations across the country to cast their votes — for a slate of electors.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Why a Memphis Community Is Fighting Elon Musk’s Supercomputer

Residents say Mr. Musk’s data center for artificial intelligence is compounding their pollution burden and adding stress on the local electrical grid.

Tech - The New York Times - October 31

Georgia secretary of state: Election is secure, and here's why

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) reassured the state’s voters that the upcoming election is secure and that voters' ballots will be counted. Raffensperger said that no matter ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Why Harris needs Latino voters in Arizona, Nevada

Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Arizona and Nevada where Latino voters could help her campaign win both battleground states. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos breaks down the influence of Latino ...

Why the Right Thinks Trump Is Running Away With the Race

Skewed polls and anonymous betting markets are building up Republicans’ expectations. Donald Trump could use that to challenge the result.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Why fewer teens get help with the costs of college

The number of teenage students getting the £40-a-week help with costs has halved since 2010.

Why Germany Is Resisting UniCredit’s Takeover of Commerzbank

Despite an openness to cross-border mergers, Germany has pushed back against talk of the Italian lender UniCredit’s acquiring Commerzbank.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Why Cooling Inflation Hasn’t Eased Sticker Shock

The term refers to what we have internalized as the fair price for a product or service. It’s often out of sync with what things now actually cost.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Why the public dismisses Biden’s legislative accomplishments

My take is that Biden’s legislation has not been received well received principally because the American public does not see the direct benefits to them.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Why Businesses Worry About R.F.K. Jr.

The Kennedy scion has long been a skeptic of vaccines, pesticides and more. Corporate leaders worry he may gain policy power if Donald Trump wins.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Why is the UN Secretary-General playing nice with Putin?

Shame on Antonio Guterres.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

How Dave Roberts joined an elite -- Hall of Fame-worthy -- club of managers

With a masterful October, Roberts forever quieted his critics and might have sealed his place in the Hall of Fame.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Why Elon Musk's Robotaxi Dreams Are Premature

Tesla is pushing to build true self-driving vehicles by 2026. The way its CEO wants to do it seems risky.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

Why Some New Yorkers Hate the Marathon

In a city where grousing about nearly anything is fair game, some people see the race more as an inconvenience than as a festive occasion.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

People Are Hooked on Costco Hearing Aids, and This Is Why

Devoted customers come for the free hearing aid cleanings and leave with full carts.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

Why 2-0 Is an Increasingly Dangerous Scoreline in Soccer

Losing teams are making late recoveries and turning games around more often than ever.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

Why flights to Europe are the cheapest they've been in years

Airlines have ramped up capacity between the U.S. and Europe in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business - CNBC - November 3

Why Dodgers are on brink of World Series dynasty

BBC Sport looks at how the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani won the World Series and why this could be the start of an MLB dynasty.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

We're not military - why are we being hit, asks injured man in Lebanon

In the Lebanese city of Nabatieh, Orla Guerin meets hospital patients and medics vowing to stay despite Israeli strikes.

Explained: what is fluoride, is it safe, and why does RFK Jr want Trump to remove it from drinking water?

Robert F Kennedy Jr, a potentially influential figure if Trump wins the US election, has called fluoride an ‘industrial waste’. Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Why the Tories stay ahead on political firsts

Rule book ability to change its leaders has driven its success — but also its dysfunction

World - Financial Times - November 4

Why Are People Still Buying Ripped Jeans?

A reader wonders if ripped jeans will ever go out of style. Our fashion critic offers insight into the future of distressed denim.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 4

Why are Forest so good this season - and can it last?

Nottingham Forest's unlikely third place in the Premier League has some echoes of Leicester in 2016... can they maintain their excellent early-season form?

Is Trump actually a fascist – and why does the answer matter?

Given the comparisons to Hitler and Mussolini, experts say it’s important to remember that fascism is a process. While Democratic strategists debate whether or not their attack ads labeling ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

The Real Question Is, Why Isn’t Trump Running Away With This?

Voters hate inflation — Democrats should be breathing a sigh of relief to be heading into a coin-flip election.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Why Security Companies Are Seeing an Uptick in Protection Requests

It’s not just about the election. Features such as reinforced windows and metal detectors have been in demand.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Why did Hamilton struggle when Russell was competitive?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Why are university tuition fees going up?

Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, to help universities.

Why do we have the Electoral College?

When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.

Why is Alonso the most sought-after manager in Europe?

Rory Smith breaks down why Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso turned down Liverpool and Bayern Munich last summer, but could well end up as the next Real Madrid manager.

Why House GOP women are struggling to grow their numbers

Republican women have grown frustrated as they've watched their gains in the chamber stagnate — and it seems likely they’ll see losses in 2025.

Politics - Politico - November 5

Anything but Big Easy: New Orleans has a Zion roster problem

There has never been a player like Zion and that makes the blueprint to success all the more challenging.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Watch: The biggest prize battleground state - and why it matters

BBC’s Anna Foster reports from swing state Pennsylvania, explaining its crucial role in the outcome.

Why Rep. Byron Donalds supports Trump for president

Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican from Florida, says former President Donald Trump is the best choice for the White House on Election Day 2024. Donalds joined CBS News with more on Trump's campaign ...

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