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The following is part of a post by Dan Rather:

Trump clearly knows how to appeal to the electorate. He understood that high inflation and the promise to bring prices down were the most important issues facing Americans. He exploited the fear of economic uncertainty to win. Of the 70% of voters who said they were “very concerned” about prices, 6 in 10 cast their ballot for Trump.

A landmark project in civil engineering has just celebrated its 30th anniversary but questions have been raised whether it will survive another 30 years.

BOGOTA, 26th December, 2024 (WAM) -- An earthquake measuring 5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Valdivia town, northwest Colombia.

BOGOTA, 26th December, 2024 (WAM) -- An earthquake measuring 5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Valdivia town, northwest Colombia.

A total of 7,287 shares changed hands on the counter till 11:31AM (IST)

Forget the products you only use once — these products will actually make the difference.

Political Cartoon is by Gary Huck (huckkonopankicartoons.com).

Moon alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Scorpio.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

A positive day

This is a curious day because in one way, you're eager to make travel plans and you're full of big ideas! However, an older authority figure, or a parent, or someone for whom you are responsible could make these plans impossible at the moment. Be patient. It will happen eventually.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

The director general of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society remembers how the disaster unfolded 20 years ago.

In 2024, dynamic asset allocation and balanced advantage funds offered up to 20% returns. Quant Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund led with 20.15%, while others like Axis and HDFC Balanced Advantage Funds followed. Average return for the category was 12.80%.

A sequel for The Black Phone is on the way! The first movie, produced by Jason Blum‘s Blumhouse outlet, hit theaters in 2022 and picked up $161.4 million at the global box office. In the film, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, Finney Shaw, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof [...]

Wood panelling and glossy floor tiles bring a nostalgic feel to this chocolate shop in London's Covent Garden, which design practice Morrisstudio and architecture firm Built Works have designed to invoke a golden age of confectionery. Barnaby produces gourmet chocolate bars inspired by childhood favourites and the shop on St Martins Lane aims to reflect

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Capricorn to Gemini

A big Boxing Day test for the struggling champions

Like other weapons of mass destruction, nuclear weapons are not unsolvable problems.

With better technology, we could further shorten the time between an earthquake and when the tsunami warning goes out.

Clear, crisp winter air. Empty pavements. Desolate roads. The sound of your own footsteps in central London. Not a creature stirring, not even a siren.

How Sir Alex Ferguson established a footballing dynasty at Manchester United.

The incredible life and career of the most decorated football manager in British history.

Thursday, December 26, 2024

How Ferguson’s working-class origins shaped British football’s most successful manager.