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I find it extremely refreshing to see Tim Walz upsetting the lazy narrative that middle America and rural places are a monolithic bloc of Trump supporters. It is true that these areas tend to vote Republican, but the reality is far more complicated. Having lived in so-called red states, I am consistently amazed by the courage and expertise of public servants, progressive activists, and conservationists. Yet you might not know his from political analysis in national newspapers. Читать дальше...

PARIS: US cyclist Oksana Masters and British Paralympic great Sarah Storey added to their title hauls in early action on Wednesday as star Italian fencer Bebe Vio began her medal campaign with an easy victory.

This 2024 drama is Netflix's newest hit and is one of its most popular shows right now. But is it worth watching? Find out what it is and if it's binge-worthy.

TV analyst Robert Turbin breaks down this week's game between Oregon State and San Diego State

Fake reviews and testimonials can make it harder for people to trust what they read online and ultimately hurt businesses.

Shedeur Sanders is the kind of player that makes a defensive coordinator better, Nebraska's Tony White said. The Blackshirts feel they know what to expect with the Colorado offense.

Ernest Weekley and standard English

Many people who are interested in word origins know Ernest Weekley’s English etymological dictionary. I am sorry that we cannot post his photo: for some mysterious reason, all his portraits on the Internet are copyrighted. He wrote many excellent books on English words.

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The recovery of South Africa’s two biggest State-owned companies — beset by years of corruption and theft — relies on one common component: protecting thousands of miles of cables from theft and rolling out more. Both freight-rail operator Transnet and power utility Eskom battle to hang onto lines that typically contain copper and which criminals steal and sell as scrap. While copper theft is a problem that plagues operators worldwide, the economic impact of the theft on South Africa’s rail and electricity... Читать дальше...

It’s been a long time since the Nissan Armada was discussed as a serious contender against some of the industry’s toughest competitors, but the large SUV’s redesign for 2025 sees it gain a new beefed-up off-road trim, a more powerful twin-turbo V6 shared with the also new Infiniti QX80, and other mechanical goodies…

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Experts raise the alarm over implications of the delay on the public and budget transparency

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(Telecompaper) Smarttech247, Ireland-based provider of cyber security services, has announced a new route to market strategy...

Just two years after leaving Tottenham, Steven Bergwijn makes the move to Saudi Arabia, but the transfer has not gone down well in his native... The post Report: Player moves to Saudi Arabia in £17.7m deal two years after leaving Spurs appeared first on The Spurs Web - Tottenham Hotspur Football News.

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Following Charles Leclerc’s stunning win in Monza, Ferrari is back in what team boss Frederic Vasseur believes will be a ‘huge fight’ for the title

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After eight years in development, it took less than a month for Concord to die.

Gender apartheid is not defined in international law nor is it considered in U.S. asylum and refugee law: But it should be.

At 38 years old, Gilbert Burns understands the end of his competitive fighting career draws near. These days, it’s as much of a battle to stay healthy and recover from training than to battle the best 170-pounders in the UFC two to three times a year. UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns will face Sean Brady in...

A resident at a California nudist resort where two of his neighbors disappeared last month has been charged with murder after he was taken into custody during a dramatic standoff with police.

Season Championship Night (09-06-2024), Night of Destruction (09-14-2024), Open Drifting (09-07-2024), Super Shoe (last weekend in September) and a recap of the August 30 races.  It’s all HERE.                                                        […]

Nearly 35 years after its original debut at the Venice Film Festival, Peter Brook’s epic film adaptation of “The Mahabharata” is returning to the Lido in a meticulously restored 8K version. The restoration, spearheaded by the late director’s son Simon, marks a new chapter for the groundbreaking 1989 production that brought the ancient Indian epic […]

1. Pension savings needed to retire jumps amid cost of living crisis  Yahoo Finance UK
2. Pension pot amount needed for ‘basic’ retirement rises 60% in three years  The Guardian
3. Calculating a Living Pension: the 2024 update  Resolution Foundation
4. Exactly how much is needed for a 'basic' UK retirement after staggering pension pot rise  Express
5. Pension pot amount needed for ‘basic’ retirement has risen £39,000  Birmingham Live

Property prices in this Delhi-NCR region have seen a noteworthy rise, surging by 170% in the past five years, according to a report by Geetanjali Homestate. Land values have witnessed an even more dramatic increase, jumping by 450% during the same period. The report highlights the remarkable growth in property values since 2019, driven by factors such as improved infrastructure, increased connectivity, and rising demand for suburban living. Read on to find out more about the Delhi-NCR region where... Читать дальше...