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Why does the NHS have a productivity problem?
Data suggests that the long-term drag on health service delivery may finally be liftingWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Why is Roki Sasaki such a big deal? Let’s dive in.
Sasaki is a monster talent, one who could develop into a soul-snatching Cy Young level pitcher. He offers a rare combination of current ability and upside. The only real total package comparison is ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12 -
Why Trump’s Victory Is Fueling a Market Frenzy
Investors have been comforted by a clear election result and are anticipating tax cuts and deregulation from a second Trump administration.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
Why Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winners
As the dust settles on a post-election stock market rally, some firms have already gained.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Yes, Texas sanctioned Tyson-Paul, but there are three major caveats
Mike Tyson, 58, is fighting a 27-year-old Jake Paul on Friday. Mike Coppinger reports what this fight actually is and how it was sanctioned in the first place.Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
Why DDHQ hasn’t called the Pennsylvania Senate race
The Pennsylvania Senate race remains the last major contest of the 2024 cycle that Decision Desk HQ has not called. Three-term incumbent Sen. Bob Casey (D) currently trails Republican Dave ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Why the Trump administration will be bad for Americans’ health
Experts say president-elect is likely to oppose policies such as universal healthcare and measures to reduce smoking. US politics – live updates Donald Trump will take office with a pledge ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
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Immigration cuts: Why prime ministers keep failing to meet their targets
Promises on net migration have been made for 15 years - but few kept themTop stories - BBC News - November 12 -
An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?
It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Why China is betting on local governments to spur the economy
Fiscal package falls short of market hopes as Beijing braces for Trump tariffsWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Why Are Cities Still Spending Big on Convention Centers?
Cities are spending more than ever to land the biggest events, but companies have long pulled back on spending for annual conferences and attendance has dwindled.Business - The New York Times - November 11 -
3 Reasons Why Founders Should Consider an IPO
NYSE president Lynn Martin makes the case for going public—despite the dealmaking slump.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Why Biden's 2020 win ultimately helped Trump
I believe that President-elect Trump is now in a much stronger position to advance the policies he believes are the most critical to turn this nation around.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Why Trump’s election will not tank European defence stocks
Europe still has decades of under-investment in security to addressWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Why does it cost £100m for HS2 to protect bats?
Questions have been asked after HS2 said it had to apply for more than 8,000 consents.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Why Is COP29 Being Held in Baku, Azerbaijan?
The economy of Azerbaijan, host of COP29, relies almost entirely on the fossil fuels that are the main driver of global warming.Top stories - The New York Times - November 11 -
Why did Scotland loss to Springboks feel inevitable?
South Africa second row Eben Etzebeth said the 17-point win over Scotland flattered his side. So why did their win feel so inevitable?Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?
Once heavily scorned because of fraud and poor outcomes, carbon trading is likely to be high on the agenda in Baku. For the next two weeks, countries will gather on the shores of the Caspian Sea in ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Why the first Sunday of the season won't disappoint
A Final Four rematch. Ashlyn Watkins' return. A new era at Iowa and Virginia Tech. And a court dedication at Maples. Sunday's schedule is must-see.Sports - ESPN - November 10 -
Why North Korean Soldiers Are Prepared to Die in Russia
Nearly all would raise their hands to go, ex-military defectors explain, owing to regime loyalty, promise of higher status and a glimpse of the outside world.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 10 -
Why the Cavaliers Remind Steve Kerr of the Early Warriors
Cleveland and its new coach, Kenny Atkinson, are putting the rest of the N.B.A. on notice, similar to what Golden State did a decade ago.Sports - The New York Times - November 10 -
Why it’s often luck, not talent, that takes us to the top
No one likes to admit it — but life’s lottery has a big role to play in successBusiness - Financial Times - November 9 -
Why a nemesis is one of life’s greatest gifts
An arch-enemy compels us to confront what we desire — not in another person, but for ourselvesBusiness - Financial Times - November 9 -
'The View' hosts battle over why Trump won
Sara Haines of ABC’s “The View” explained her thoughts on why voters sided with President-elect Trump in a heated discussion with her co-hosts Friday. “It’s condescending, the way that the left ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Why has the UK weather been so gloomy lately?
Elizabeth Rizzini and Darren Bett look at why our weather is so gloomy at the moment and ponder when things might change.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Why Democrats must seriously reconsider the progressive strategy
This is about the deep, systemic failure of the Democratic Party to meet the moment.Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Why Gen-Z Workers Are Consciously ‘Unbossing’
Gen Z workers are dodging management promotions at work, according to recent data – and that could hinder company growth plans.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Why Bond Yields Are Rising After Trump’s Victory
Yields on government bonds — which underpin all kinds of borrowing in the economy — are rising. But the Fed is cutting rates. What gives?Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Why the Australian Ambassador Deleted Tweets Critical of Trump
The envoy, Kevin Rudd, said that he had removed the posts “out of respect for the office of the president.” But it was a sign of broader anxiety over Donald J. Trump’s return to power.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
Why Trump’s Conniptions Beat Harris’s ‘Kumbaya’
Americans aren’t joyful. They’re angry. And they’ve been telling us that all along.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?
The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Why These Fast-Growing Companies Turned to Private Equity
PE firms get a bad rap. These CEOs partnered with them anyway.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Why Real Madrid and Mbappe are struggling to find form
Watch Match of the Day pundits Theo Walcott, Stephen Warnock and Julien Laurens analyse Real Madrid's poor form since the arrival of summer signing Kylian Mbappe after their 3-1 defeat to AC Milan ...Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Why America voted for Donald Trump (again) – video
America has elected Donald Trump for a second time after a convincing victory over Kamala Harris. In the final instalment of Anywhere but Washington, Oliver Laughland and Tom Silverstone travel to ...World - The Guardian - November 6
