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  • The Dutch are drawing a line – to keep populists out of power. Can other countries do so as well?

    Coalitions against extremism are not new but it has become more difficult in the face of far-right mobilisation.

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    Two powerful LinkedIn Premium features that may make the subscription worth it

    Twitter used to be, hands down, the best platform for social media engagement, at least based on my observations. On a nearly daily basis, I had great conversations with folks on Twitter -- about articles, issues, and just fun stuff. It was, by far, the best way to connect with readers. I got to know many of you that way.But since Twitter became X, my engagement on that platform has pretty much dried up. I even paid extra for the premium plan, but engagement results still cratered. Nowadays, I'm...

  • How the way you WALK can tell you how well you'll sleep tonight, according to new study

    Researchers have known of links between sleep & gait in older people. ..but this is the first time the association has been seen in younger participants. READ MORE:

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    [Sponsored] MQ-9B SeaGuardian®, built by San Diego-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is leading the way in transforming naval and maritime operations around the world.

  • Can certain plants help you sleep better?

    Choosing the best houseplants for your bedroom to create a relaxing space is a trend that's actually backed by science.

  • What the left can teach the right about political power

    Political power is not a toy. It is not a trophy awarded to the winner of the debate club. Power is a game, but it is the game of kings. It is chess, not checkers. If you intend to play the game, you had better come with a serious strategy and the will to win, because you can bet the other side is playing for keeps.For too long, conservatives have engaged in politics as if it were professional football, something to watch for entertainment while sitting on the couch so you can complain about...

  • The Morning After: Drones that can charge on power lines

    Battery life always limits a drone’s ability to perform tasks and get anywhere. So why not let it slurp from nearby power lines? (Well, there are reasons.)  Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark attached a gripper system to a Tarot 650 Sport drone, which they customized with an electric quadcopter propulsion system and an autopilot module. An inductive charger pulls current from the power line, enabling it to recharge five times over two hours during tests. The benefit here is that...

  • Well, Well, Well, Look Who Bailed Out 'Death to America' Road- Blockers

    This week millions of Americans were held hostage by pro-terrorist protesters blocking critical infrastructure in major cities across the country. Americans were prevented from getting to and from airports, crossing bridges, and picking up kids—their very freedom of movement was stolen by anti-Semites participating in the planned protest calling for destroying Israel and "Death to America." And one political party helped fund the effort.

  • Ancelotti sleeps well despite Manchester City's nightmare

    Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said that Manchester City, his team’s competitor in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, does not deprive him of sleep, and that statistics are there to be broken, in light of Real Madrid’s negative numbers at Etihad Stadium. Real Madrid has never won at the Etihad Stadium, and […]

  • Rotherham local elections: Who can I vote for on May 2?

    For a majority, a party will need to win 30 of the 59 seats that make up Rotherham Council. Currently, Labour holds 32 seats, the Conservatives hold 15, the Liberal Democrats hold four, independents hold seven, and the Independent Conservatives hold two. In May 2021, Labour retained overall control of the council, but lost 16 seats – and the Conservatives won 20 seats to form the main opposition when they previously held none. In May 2023, the former leader of the Rotherham Conservatives Emily...

  • Barnsley local elections: Who can I vote for on May 2?

    For the 63 seats on Barnsley Council, the number of candidates standing for election in May are: For a majority, 32 seats are needed, and Labour currently holds 48 seats, Lib Dems hold 10, Conservatives hold two, Independents hold two, and Reform UK has one. In May 2021, Labour retained overall control of the council, but was investigated by The Association of Electoral Administrators for not counting more than 1,000 postal votes for the Royston Ward, As a result, it is understood that the count...