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Why attacking Trump’s character has proved so ineffective
Moral grandstanding is not the best way to convince people to come over to your sideBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
Wegovy's creator invested £6bn in this town. So why is it not booming?
Europe's most valuable company has invested billions in Kalundborg on Denmark's coast - but it has many problems.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
'Pack of cigs and a Bic lighter': Why are celebs glamorising smoking again?
The cigarette is having a resurgence in pop culture and smoking is being glamorised in film, TV and music.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Why Pennsylvania’s unusual voting laws make it ripe for rigged election claims
With Pennsylvania expected to be a close and crucial state in the 2024 race for the presidency, it's unusual election laws are again under the microscope.Politics - NBC News - November 2 -
Why Apple shareholders may want the Tim Cook era to come to a close
Does Apple’s current leadership possess the necessary vision and agility to manage a challenging AI future?Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Why these 17 stocks in the S&P 500 are now more compelling
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says companies’ earnings are “catching up” to high P/E ratios for their stocks. Here are 10 companies to keep an eye on.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
What will OPEC+ decide on oil output? Here’s why it’s complicated.
Developments in the Middle East have and worries about the prospects for global demand have fueled volatile trading in the oil market in recent weeks and that makes an upcoming decision by major ...Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Why Draymond takes issue with ‘alarming' OKC postgame interviews
Golden State Warriors superstar Draymond Green took issue with the way the Oklahoma City Thunder conduct their postgame interviews.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
Why the election outcome could bring big changes to Medicare
Democrats and conservatives are divided over whether the federal health program for people over 65 should be run almost entirely by the private sector.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
Why are autumn colours more vibrant in the US than in Britain?
A trip to Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum makes the UK’s season pale in comparisonBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Why flipping burgers can boost your future career
As presidential candidates jostle for blue-collar kudos by claiming to have worked at McDonald’s in Harris’ case, and donning an apron posing for photographs handing out fries à la Trump, ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Trapped in cars and garages: Why Spanish floods proved so deadly
Drivers trapped in cars, poor planning and extreme rainfall worsened by climate change are likely to have contributed.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Why cryptocurrency owners could impact the U.S. presidential election
Emerging cryptocurrency industry aims to put its stamp on the U.S. election by pouring money into key political races.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Why can't you wear your political gear to the polls?
An outfit may not be the first thing most people think of before heading to the polls, but a misstep while dressing could jeopardize one’s vote.Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Why a possible spinoff of Comcast’s cable networks is drawing cheers
Analysts think Comcast’s sprawling empire could get more investor respect without its troubled cable networks, and the networks could benefit from being on their own as well.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments
Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Intel books big charges for restructuring, but here’s why its stock is surging
The company says business trends are improving despite ‘noisy’ earnings.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
87.5: Why it's time to panic for the Denver Nuggets | The Big Number
The Big Number this week is about Russell Westbrook, but it says much more about the Denver Nuggets' offense and championship window. Join Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine as they go through all the ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Why the Dodgers’ Game 5 Win Was the Craziest World Series Clincher Ever
A championship trophy is a work of art. But the game that gets you that trophy? Sometimes that’s not the case, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 31 -
Why were the floods in Spain so bad? A visual guide
Scores of people have died as country is hit by deadliest floods in decades. At least 150 people have died in Spain after torrential rains triggered the country’s deadliest floods in decades, ...World - The Guardian - 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 -
Inflation Is Basically Back to Normal. Why Do Voters Still Feel Blah?
Consumers still give the economy poor marks, though the job market is strong and price increases have faded for months.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Why Space Startups Are Excited by Space Force’s New Rocket Contracts
The nation’s military space wing has opened bidding for new rocket launch contracts worth up to $5.6 billion, and it’s aimed at ’emerging’ providers.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Why Microsoft’s stock selloff may be a buying opportunity, according to analysts
Microsoft’s guidance disappointed, but analysts see the stock as less crowded nowadays — with ample AI opportunity ahead.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Why the bond market may have it entirely backwards on Trump and Harris
A reduction in labor supply would weigh on the U.S. economy, and impact the bond market.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
'Why I spent my university fees on Somali TikTok battles'
Somalis gamble big money during livestream events as ancient clan fights are waged on social media.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Why Trick-or-Treaters May Miss Out on Chocolate Candy This Halloween
Houses trick-or-treaters visit this year could be handing out fewer chocolate bars in favor of other confectioneries or snacks as cocoa-based candies are more expensive than ever.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30
