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Why Have So Many Canadians Turned on Justin Trudeau?
Allies and opponents alike are calling for him to resign as prime minister.The New York Times - 1d -
The god illusion: why the pope is so popular as a deepfake image
Experts explain the pontiff’s appeal as the most recent AI images of Francis, with the singer Madonna, go viral. For the pope, it was the wrong kind of madonna.. The pop legend, she of the 80’s ...The Guardian - 19h -
Why NASA delayed the return date for Starliner astronauts still in space
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.CBS News - 3d -
Despite Fed cuts, many store credit cards are still charging customers extreme interest rates
Many credit cards offered by major retailers continue to charge exorbitant annual percentage rates (APRs), despite moves by the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates in the economy.NBC News - 3d -
Why OpenAI Needs So Much Money
Building a chatbot like ChatGPT requires billions upon billions of dollars. That’s the driving force behind OpenAI’s plans to change how it’s managed.The New York Times - 3d -
Why the NBA Cup is working for Adam Silver, even if it's still a work in progress
With Year 2 complete, the league is taking the long view when it comes to its in-season tournamentCBS Sports - 4d -
Why You Still Need to Tip This Season
Yes, you can ignore those tip tablets that appear at every store checkout. But the people who have been doing the real work for you deserve something extra.Inc. - 4d -
Why was French territory of Mayotte so ill-equipped to deal with Cyclone Chido?
A brief look at the small Indian Ocean archipelago hit by what local authorities call an ‘immense catastrophe’. Winds of at least 140mph from Cyclone Chido have devastated the French overseas ...The Guardian - 5d -
Why they're so eager to make excuses for murder
Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended the celebration of cold-blooded murder, with no one in the press blinking an eye, as many journalists, commentators, and editors hold extreme ...The Hill - 5d -
Why Bezos and Zuckerberg are suddenly getting so friendly with Trump
ANALYSIS: After reports that both Amazon and Meta are giving $1 million to Trump’s inauguration committee, Andrew Feinberg explains what might be motivating Trump’s former enemies in Big Tech to ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
At least 1 dead as major ice storm strikes Iowa and eastern Nebraska
An ice storm created treacherous driving conditions in Iowa and eastern Nebraska over the weekend. Meanwhile, San Francisco was under a tornado warning.CBS News - 6d -
It's called Fartcoin. It's totally useless. So why is it now worth $700 million?
Yes, it’s called Fartcoin.NBC News - 6d -
Abuse survivors 'still failed years after inquiry'
More than two-thirds of victims fail to get compensation due to delays to reforms, it is claimed.BBC News - Dec. 15 -
Venezuela Never Had So Many Political Prisoners. Seven of Them Are Teens.
The adolescents are among the estimated 2,200 people the regime said it arrested in July during protests over the country’s disputed presidential election.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 14 -
Why Kyle Tucker trade is so significant for the Cubs
The Chicago Cubs made one of their most significant trades in recent memory, acquiring three-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in exchange for a three-player package ...NBC News - Dec. 13 -
Why does McKinsey still get hired? | Peter O'Toole
The famed consulting firm is expected to pay a $600m settlement over its role in the US opioid crisis. But the company’s problems don’t start there. In late 2005, I was in a Tokyo meeting room with ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
CNBC Daily Open: Inflation’s still high — but so is the stock market
It’s important to keep stocks’ performance this year in mind even as investors wonder what it’ll take to get inflation numbers lower.CNBC - Dec. 13 -
Why is it so difficult to renew contracts for players over 30?
Offering Kevin De Bruyne or Virgil van Dijk a new deal might seem like a no-brainer, but these decisions are as much about the future as the present.ESPN - Dec. 12 -
Why Saudi Arabia Being Awarded the 2034 World Cup Is So Controversial
Human-rights groups have criticized Saudi Arabia’s suitability to stage the finals since before the country launched a formal bid to host.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Why are prices still stubbornly high?
The annual inflation rate in the U.S. ticked up slightly in November. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for all items rose 2.7% in the past year, which was in ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
C3.ai is still ‘extremely unprofitable’ so don’t buy the stock, analyst says
C3’s stock bounced back, but J.P. Morgan has a price target that implies a 35% downside.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
Always prepared: why prepping for doomsday is a logical choice for many Americans
Over 20 million Americans engage in prepping. Closing the hatch is a logical response to a hollowed-out state. A family of six pulls up to the Be Prepared Expo in Farmington, Utah. They are ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Why Murdoch’s succession case could be major blow to his rightwing legacy
Court ruling could mean that more liberal Murdochs may have say in content from world’s most powerful conservative media empire. A Nevada court dealt nonagenarian media mogul Rupert Murdoch a ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Why I Still Send Holiday Cards — and You Should, Too
They serve a social function that’s surprisingly important.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Restaurant saves wedding couple's day after storm
A couple whose wedding was cancelled got their fairytale ending when a stranger stepped in.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Thousands still without power after Storm Darragh
NIE Networks says it may be a number of days before all affected customers are reconnected.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Power still out for thousands after Storm Darragh
There are widespread power cuts across the country as Wales recovers from the damaging storm.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
US airlines attempt crackdown on air rage incidents – but why are they so common?
Experts claim cramped cabin conditions create ‘perfect storm’ of stressors that lead to mid-flight meltdowns. Was it the too-big carry-on bag? Or perhaps a rise in passenger intoxication? Or the ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Payments Are Going Digital, but Many Seniors Still Rely on Cash
“We’re putting another burden on the elderly that we don’t have to,” one researcher said.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
‘I’m loving it’: why so many English players feel the pull of French rugby
Will Collier is revelling in the Castres fans’ passion and enjoying other benefits of life in southern France. It is the match-day bus rides to his new club’s stadium that, for Will Collier, ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Never Before Have So Many Sailors Been Abandoned at Sea
The Covid-19 pandemic led to a surge in abandoned crews, then sanctions on Russia caused another increase.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
Source: Storm's Loyd seeks trade after complaint
All-Star guard Jewell Loyd has requested a trade from the Storm, a source confirmed to ESPN, following the conclusion of an external investigation into allegations of harassment and bullying by the ...ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Trump’s Cabinet choices are disastrous. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?
Trump's Cabinet picks are uniquely dangerous for the country — and many Democrats are acting like everything's normal.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
How does the new Club World Cup work & why is it so controversial?
Everything you need to know about the revamped Club World Cup set to take place in summer 2025.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Town hit by Storm Bert flooding still recovering
Chippenham was heavily flooded when the River Avon burst its banks, submerging the town centre.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
After arrest in killing of Arizona dancer found in burning car, her family still has many questions
Following an arrest in the 2023 killing of Mercedes Vega, her mother still remains far from understanding the grim circumstances surrounding the slaying.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Wicked storms into Oscar race with major National Board of Review win
The blockbuster musical was named best movie while Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman picked up key acting prizes. Blockbuster musical Wicked has launched into this year’s Oscar race with a major win ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Why Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Firing Amid a Lebanon Cease-Fire
Some violations of the truce, and some amount of violence, are to be expected, analysts say, and do not necessarily mean the deal will collapse and war will resume anytime soon.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Inefficient and reckless: Why DOGE could be so dangerous
The idea that slashing federal agencies is a magic bullet for achieving good governance is as wrong-headed as it is simplistic.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
The Jets are the NHL’s hottest team. So why can’t they fill their arena?
Winnipeg got off to a record-setting start to the season. But balancing corporate demands and human passion is a tough task . “From our standpoint, the game has never been healthier,” NHL ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
