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Psychology Today
5 days ago
Relationships

Why Some People Eventually Flourish After a Marriage Ends

The majority of individuals over 50 who divorce tend to stay single.
Some post-divorce individuals find joy in their new single life, valuing friendships and independence.
BuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Older Adults Who Never Got Married Are Revealing The "Myths" About Being Single Later In Life

The myth of loneliness and regret associated with being single later in life is debunked by older adults who value independence and fulfilling relationships outside of marriage.
Choosing to be single after negative relationship experiences can lead to personal growth and happiness, debunking the myth that there must be something wrong with people who are single or never married.
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parenting
TODAY.com
2 weeks ago
Parenting

Why you should stop texting your kids at school

Parents struggle to disconnect from constant communication with children post-pandemic.
Texts from parents contribute to children's anxiety and hinder their independence at school.
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Digital life

I loved having teenage kids but I was often terrible at it. Here are eight things I learned | Emma Beddington

Parents' approach evolves with teenagers; no more conflicts like confiscating phones, teens' independence shines through. Sympathy, support, and love carry more weight than being the solution. Co-parenting through disagreements requires effort and outside discussions for understanding.
HuffPost
3 weeks ago
Parenting

The 1 Thing Kids In Other Countries Do That Differs Greatly From American Kids

Children on the Japanese show 'Old Enough' run errands independently. Their focus and determination captivate viewers.
Overprotectiveness in U.S. restricts kids' independence. Other cultures allow kids to learn vital life skills by acting independently.
Scary Mommy
3 months ago
Parenting

Jennifer Garner Admits Her Parenting Style Includes "A Little Bit Of Benign Neglect"

Jennifer Garner's parenting approach is to be present and listen to her kids.
She believes in giving her kids some independence and allowing them to live their own lives.
Garner is open about her parenting faults and admits to being a scatter-brained disaster.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
4 months ago
Parenting

Snowplow Parenting: How It Affects Your Child And How to Avoid It

Snowplow parenting involves removing obstacles and challenges from a child's path, which can hinder their development in the long run.
Signs of snowplow parenting include being overly involved in your child's life, making decisions for them, shielding them from failure, and mediating conflicts.
Parents should instead encourage independence, resilience, and problem-solving skills in their children to prepare them for the future.
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France news
www.france24.com
2 weeks ago
France news

Catalonia president calls snap elections for May 12 after budget rejected

Catalonia's President Pere Aragones dissolved parliament and called early elections after budget rejection.
Aragones, a proponent of Catalonia's independence, accused opposition of irresponsibility leading to the dissolution.
www.france24.com
3 months ago
France news

Revisited - Mau Mau rebels, heroes of Kenya's independence, still seeking recognition

The Mau Mau rebels in Kenya fought against British rule between 1952 and 1960 and faced a brutal crackdown that killed thousands of them.
These independence heroes are now fighting for recognition and their story is slowly being acknowledged.
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Entrepreneur
2 weeks ago
Education

Do Children Need to Go Out of State for the Real College Experience? | Entrepreneur

The college experience is about autonomy, forming connections, and navigating independence.
Students can have a transformative college journey without being far from home.
www.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago
Career

Harriette Cole: Being the oldest child has ruined my life

Feeling misunderstood as the eldest in a traditional Filipino family can be emotionally overwhelming.
Establishing healthy boundaries and finding a balance between caring for siblings and oneself is crucial in such situations.
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Career

Harriette Cole: I'm feeling uneasy about how my child is growing up

Teach children values by modeling behavior
Encourage independence while fostering respectful engagement
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
2 months ago
Career

Break The Chains of Codependency And Become More Independent Today!

Independence in relationships is important for healthy connections.
Being independent means having a healthy sense of self-worth and resilience.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
2 months ago
Career

Break The Chains of Codependency And Become More Independent Today!

Independence in relationships is important for healthy connections.
Being independent means having a healthy sense of self-worth and resilience.
HuffPost
2 months ago
Career

Single People Share The Most Annoying Assumptions Non-Single People Make

People make presumptuous assumptions about single people, such as assuming they are rich, not wanting to go to events involving children, or lacking fulfillment in life.
Single people often enjoy their independence and make their own decisions without needing to consult a partner.
KQED
3 months ago
Career

Oakland Rap Star Kamaiyah Is Hungry As Ever | KQED

Grief informs the artist to remain sober and levelheaded amidst tough losses.
Learning to trust gut instincts and be independent is valuable advice for a younger self in the music industry.
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Paul L. Gioia, Who Oversaw Nuclear Power in New York, Dies at 81

Paul L. Gioia was a former chairman of the Public Service Commission, known for his independence and standing up against political influences.
Gioia was removed from his position as chairman by Governor Mario M. Cuomo during a gubernatorial election year.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

New York City Sues Queens Library Architects Over Lack of Accessibility

A few years back, architects designed a public library in Queens that has been lauded as one of the most stunning public buildings produced in New York in a century.But it is also rife with obstacles for people with disabilities, according to city officials who are now suing the designers for the $10 million they say it will cost to fix.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

New York City Sues Queens Library Architects Over Lack of Accessibility

A few years back, architects designed a public library in Queens that has been lauded as one of the most stunning public buildings produced in New York in a century.But it is also rife with obstacles for people with disabilities, according to city officials who are now suing the designers for the $10 million they say it will cost to fix.
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Wellness

Over 60, Single and Never Happier

Older adults are increasingly choosing to stay single and enjoy their independence.
Self-awareness and self-assurance peak between the ages of 60 and 70, leading to contentment in singlehood.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Wellness

My Sister-in-Law Spent All Her Parents' Money When She Took Them In. Now She Wants More!

My husband's elderly parents moved in with my sister-in-law.Their house was sold, and my sister-in-law used the proceeds to add a bedroom and upgrade a bathroom for them at her house.(There was an extra bedroom in the house, but no bathroom on that floor.)My husband asked my sister-in-law not to make these improvements; he suggested hiring aides to come to the house, instead.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Wellness

These Wheels Can Handle Sand and Surf. Grab the Sunscreen.

For Linda Green James, getting onto the beach is usually top of mind when she's planning a summer getaway with her daughter Suzi Osborne, 47, who uses a wheelchair because of a traumatic brain injury.But when the two stay at a friend's condo in Pompano Beach, Fla., they usually resign themselves to hanging out around the pool.
Entrepreneur
1 month ago
Parenting

How to Use Benign Neglect to Raise Happy, Confident Children | Entrepreneur

Over-controlling parenting styles can hinder a child's ability to handle challenges and thrive in adulthood
Benign neglect promotes independence and confidence in children, preparing them for professional and personal relationships
Scary Mommy
2 months ago
Parenting

This Is What No One Tells You About Having Older Kids

The author is experiencing a difficult transition as their children grow up and become independent.
The author is struggling with the idea of their children leaving the house and having an empty nest.
Scary Mommy
2 months ago
Parenting

My Kids Can Live At Home For As Long As They Want

The author's children, between the ages of 17 and 20, are still living at home after graduating high school, and the author is fine with that.
The author's children are independent and contribute financially, but they don't pay rent and help with household chores.
Towleroad Gay News
1 month ago
SF LGBT

'Florida Curious' To Key West Convert: Take Your Clothes Off And Say 'Gay' In The Conch Republic - Towleroad Gay News

Key West is a place where being queer is celebrated and embraced.
The community in Key West prides itself on being different and independent.
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Northern Ireland will leave the union, and Scotland could too. True devolution is the only way to save it | Simon Jenkins

Devolution in the UK, particularly in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, is facing challenges and is seen as tired and tarnished.
Younger voters are more likely to support independence for their regions, with almost half of Northern Irish voters and nearly 60% of Scots favoring some form of independence.
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

Independent Wales viable, says Welsh government report

Independence for Wales is considered a viable option, according to an expert group.
The commission also suggests transferring further powers from Westminster and creating a federal UK as viable options.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Ignoring the science: we do it at our peril over Covid and the environment | Observer letters

Why wasn't the science followed during Covid-19 (Editorial)?For the same reason we aren't following the science to tackle the existential crises we are facing short-term economic and political considerations.We are literally destroying our home, yet industrial farming a leading driver of both climate and biodiversity crises is being ignored.
BBC News
9 months ago
UK politics

Scottish independence: Is it still a priority for young Scots?

All eyes were on one of the biggest bands in the world when they headlined Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee.But it's something The 1975's frontman Matty Healy said - rather than sang - that's made some headlines.No, he didn't completely confirm his relationship with rumoured girlfriend Taylor Swift.Instead, during his set at the festival this weekend he said Scotland "should definitely just be doing its own thing" - something he also brought up at a gig in January.
time.com
1 month ago
US politics

No, Texas Can't Secede, and the Border Fight Is About Politics More Than Policy

Texas cannot secede from the United States, but Governor Greg Abbott is escalating rhetoric about the state's independence
Abbott's claims of invasion and self-defense are part of a fight against the federal government's immigration policies
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

Biden campaign manager stands by decision not to fundraise off Trump indictment

President Joe Biden's campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez is standing by the campaign's decision not to fundraise off of former President Donald Trump's indictment and arrest.In her first public comments on the matter, Chavez Rodriguez told CNN in an exclusive interview that the campaign's decision not to fundraise off the indictment was aimed at ensuring there are no questions about the independence of the Justice Department.
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

Top Biden campaign officials fanning out across the country to preview reelection effort

Top Biden campaign officials are popping the hood on President Joe Biden's emerging reelection machine and giving top supporters a peek inside as their first quarterly fundraising deadline rapidly approaches.Biden campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez, her deputy Quentin Fulks and Democratic National Committee executive director Sam Cornale are embarking Thursday on a cross-country tour to meet with top donors, local Democratic officials and other supporters in an effort to stir up enthusiasm and build fundraising momentum.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US politics

Biden Sticks to Say Nothing' Strategy on the Trump Indictment

President Biden and his top aides in the West Wing, along with members of his administration and re-election campaign at all levels, are executing a carefully crafted strategy in response to the federal indictment of former President Donald J. Trump: Say nothing.Mr. Biden has always insisted that he would never interfere with the independence of the Justice Department.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US politics

Taiwan Ambassador Says Ukraine's Success Against Russia Will Help Deter China

Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan's de facto ambassador to the United States, said Tuesday that Ukraine's success in defending itself against Russia's invasion, with the help of the United States and other nations, is important for deterring China from trying to invade Taiwan, a democratic island that the Chinese government considers part of its territory.
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Digital life

mmm.page could make you enjoy the internet again | TechCrunch

mmm.page is a unique platform that combines elements of Tumblr, Animal Crossing, and Mii Plaza.
The platform aims to provide a canvas for users to play and interact with others without imposing corporate incentives.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
2 months ago
Mental health

Break The Chains of Codependency And Become More Independent Today!

Independence in relationships is important for healthy connections.
Being independent means having a healthy sense of self-worth and resilience.
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Vote for SNP if you believe in Scottish independence, Humza Yousaf says

SNP leader Humza Yousaf urges independence supporters to vote for the SNP in the upcoming general election.
Yousaf challenges the notion that Scottish Labour can win the election without Scotland.
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Scottish Labour leader appeals to pro-independence voters to boot Tories out'

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is calling on independence supporters to defect from the Scottish National Party in order to remove the Tories from power.
Both Sarwar and First Minister Humza Yousaf are targeting pro-independence voters who are disillusioned with the SNP's handling of the cost of living crisis and public services.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Scottish Labour not complacent' as poll predicts SNP general election defeat

The Scottish Labour leader has said the party is not complacent as a poll suggested it is on course to defeat the SNP in Scotland at the next general election for the first time since 2010.Anas Sarwar said that while he thinks the Scottish Labour Party has momentum, we've still got a hell of a lot of work to do.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

SNP could make life difficult' for Starmer without co-operation, Yousaf warns

The SNP could make life very difficult for Labour after the next general election if Sir Keir Starmer does not co-operate with it, Humza Yousaf has said.The Scottish First Minister said a demand for a second independence referendum would be top of the list of his party's requests if Labour needs help forming a government at Westminster.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Margaret Ferrier suspended from House of Commons after Covid rules breach

Margaret Ferrier has been suspended from the House of Commons for 30 days for breaching coronavirus rules.The Commons voted 185 to 40, majority 145, to approve the motion to suspend the independent MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West.Ms Ferrier, a former SNP MP, was in the Commons chamber as MPs approved her suspension.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

Poland Rejects E.U. Ruling, Restarting a European Feud

Rattled by a protest march through Warsaw on Sunday by up to half a million people, many of them waving European Union flags, Poland's nationalist government lashed out angrily on Monday at the latest legal setback in a long-running feud with the European bloc over the rule of law.A ruling by Europe's highest court, the European Court of Justice, delivered an emphatic rebuke to Poland over what it ruled were illegal efforts to curtail the independence of the Polish judiciary.
World news
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
World news

China says will crush' Taiwan independence efforts before vote

China's military has promised to crush any efforts to promote Taiwan's independence before the crucial election in Taiwan.
The governing DPP, which champions Taiwan's separate identity, will be seeking a third term in office in the elections on Saturday.
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
World news

Taiwan hits back at China for repeated interference' in upcoming elections

Taiwan condemns China's interference in its elections
China warns that frontrunner candidate Lai is a threat to peace in the region
Washington Post
2 months ago
World news

Taiwan's election explained: What's at stake, and how will China react?

China's leader, Xi Jinping, has been warning that Beijing's rule over Taiwan is inevitable, raising the prospect of a conflict that could involve the United States.
The front-runner for Taiwan's presidency, Lai Ching-te, is from the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party, signaling a clear rebuke of closer ties with China if he wins.
China has displayed its displeasure by surrounding Taiwan with fighter jets and warships, and has engaged in psychological warfare by sending balloons towards the island.
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www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Career

Harriette Cole: My mom's rule kept me stuck at home for the holiday break

Get creative and explore alternative means of transportation like public transportation or car services
Consider getting a part-time job to save money for transportation or to travel during holidays
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Law

The personal Sandra Day O'Connor: A backstage force and front stage star

Sandra Day O'Connor dominated the U.S Supreme Court for a quarter of a century, often speaking for the court on important issues.
O'Connor had a restrained and cautious approach to judging, deferring to elected branches of government and avoiding broad pronouncements.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Law

Attorney General Garland defends special counsel's integrity in Trump indictment

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is pictured during a Justice Department event on May 24.On Wednesday, he defended the integrity of the special counsel investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents after leaving office.Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Attorney General Merrick Garland is defending his prosecutors and agents against rhetorical attacks from its most famous defendant, the former President Donald Trump.
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Writing

A new start after 60: I lost my sight, fell in a canal - and became the writer I'd always wanted to be

Roger Cowell's loss of vision due to a genetic condition affected his independence and daily life.
Writing became a therapeutic outlet for Cowell to process his experiences and find solace.
Cowell's writing, despite his vision impairment, was surprisingly legible and encouraged by his wife.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Case for Scottish independence never more compelling Keith Brown

The case for Scottish independence has never been more compelling against a backdrop of a UK in chaos, the SNP's depute leader has said.Keith Brown was speaking ahead of the SNP's special convention on independence on Saturday June 24.Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf will join members in Dundee as they discuss the way forward in their push for independence.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Nicola Sturgeon says she's innocent of any wrongdoing'

1686544243 Nicola Sturgeon issued a defiant statement after she was released from custody on Sunday.The former first minister was questioned as a suspect by detectives looking into claims that 600,000 in donations for an independence campaign was misspent by the party.She was later released without charge pending further investigation.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Alan Cumming hopes his involvement will broaden A Strange Loop audiences

Alan Cumming has voiced hope his involvement in A Strange Loop will broaden the demographic who attend the play's premiere in London.The Scottish actor, known for GoldenEye and X-Men 2, is a producer of the musical which is opening at the Barbican Theatre on Saturday after a successful Broadway run.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Leading Labour politicians form group to campaign for UK reform

A group of leading Labour politicians has banded together to campaign for reform of the UK.Led by former prime minister Gordon Brown, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will speak at an event in Edinburgh on Thursday as they launch the push.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Independence minister demands Brown say sorry after Vow promises not kept'

Former prime minister Gordon Brown has come under fire for promises made to Scots ahead of the 2014 referendum, with the Scottish Government's independence minister insisting these commitments were not kept.Jamie Hepburn hit out at the former Labour leader, saying he should apologise to people as jobs have been lost and living standards have been harmed as a result of that.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles

The latest effort to break away from California is brewing in El Dorado County

(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

It's a decades-old pursuit that's been attempted, thus far, unsuccessfully - but a group of El Dorado County residents are hoping to finally get their shot at breaking free from California.The new effort to separate from one of the largest states in the U.S. is brewing in one of its smallest counties.
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Runners take on Green Park to raise funds for Ukrainian army equipment

U krainian Inna Gordiienko will be among a group of runners heading to Green Park on Saturday as part of a global effort to raise funds for army equipment for Ukrainian soldiers.They will complete a 5km route in the London leg of Run For Ukraine, a series of fundraising events organised by Canadian-based non-profit organisation, Second Front Ukraine Foundation, which was set up by Ukrainians.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
London

Evan Jones obituary

In his groundbreaking poem The Song of the Banana Man, the writer Evan Jones, who has died aged 95, conceived a new form for Caribbean poetry that merged the cadence and language of Jamaican patois with that of standard English.Written in 1952, broadcast on the BBC's Caribbean Voices radio programme in 1953 and published in Barbados in Bim magazine in 1954, the poem captured the pride of a Jamaican farmer who works the land during a time when the huge sugar estates owned by foreign concerns were being replaced by locally owned smallholdings, and records the stirrings of an agitating workforce that was heading towards self-determination.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Putin Asserts Ukraine's Counteroffensive Has No Chance' at Economic Forum

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia wrapped up what was for him an extraordinary and sometimes rambling week of upbeat commentary on the Ukraine war by asserting on Friday that Russia was so assured of prevailing against the Ukrainian counteroffensive that he had ruled out using nuclear weapons.Dropping what had been a strict avoidance of discussing the war in any detail, Mr. Putin told an audience of Russia's business elite, gathered for the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, that Ukraine had no chance against Russian forces and indicated that its Western backers would tire of the conflict and stop supplying weapons, ending Kyiv's war effort.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Turkey's Lira Falls to New Low as a New Economic Policy Forms

The value of the Turkish lira as measured in dollars plunged Wednesday by more than 7 percent to a record low, signaling a potential shift in the government's economic policy.Under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's government has been at pains to prop up the value of the lira, creating incentives to prevent people from exchanging the currency and pushing the central bank to sell off foreign exchange reserves.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

No Shame. No Sorrow. Divorce Means It's Party Time in Mauritania.

The henna artist bent over her client's hand, glancing at the smartphone to get the precise details of the pattern chosen by her customer, a young woman living in an ancient desert city in the West African nation of Mauritania.Under a sliver of brightening moon, the young woman, Iselekhe Jeilaniy, sat gingerly on a mat, careful that the wet henna on her skin would not smudge, just as she had on the eve of her wedding day.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

In Finland, NATO's Newest Member, Blinken Details Russia's Failures'

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Friday took the stage in NATO's newest member, Finland, to say that further strengthening Ukraine's defenses against Russia was a prerequisite for diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine and to warn against short-term cease-fires that might play to Moscow's advantage.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Senegal Blocks Some Social Media After Clashes Leave at Least 9 Dead

The government of Senegal said on Friday that it had shut down some social media platforms as a result of clashes between protesters and security forces a day earlier which it said had left at least nine people dead.Demonstrators had taken to the streets across the West African nation on Thursday shortly after a court acquitted a leading opposition figure, Ousmane Sonko, on charges of rape and making death threats, but convicted him on the lesser charge of corrupting youth.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Blinken finishes his Nordic trip in Finland, NATO's newest member, with a focus on the war.

As Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke on Friday in the capital of NATO's newest member, Finland, he made the case for sustained Western aid to Ukraine and warned against the allure of cease-fires that might play into Russian hands.In an address at Helsinki's City Hall that was billed as an important overview of Washington's thinking about the war in Ukraine, Mr. Blinken also cataloged what he called the many strategic failures that President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has suffered since launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Germany news

Germany's return of sacred Kogi masks to Colombia may have health risks

Germany has returned two wooden masks of the indigenous Kogi community to Colombia but conceded that wearing the sacred artefacts in ceremonies may come with a health risk because they were treated with toxic pesticides during their time in German museums.The masks, which date back to the mid-15th century and have been held in ethnological collections in Berlin for over a century, were handed over to Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, by his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier at a ceremony in Berlin on Friday.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

In Serbia, a Strongman Under Fire Hails Himself as Defender of the Nation

He is courted by American and European diplomats, applauded by a media machine dedicated to vilifying his critics and still has four years left in a presidential term secured last year with a landslide re-election victory.But President Aleksandar Vucic, Serbia's strongman leader for more than a decade, never looked so lost as when he appeared this week in an official video on the vast rooftop terrace of his presidential offices to share a bowl of cherries with two lieutenants and gripe about street protesters calling them rude names, including abnormal lunatics, murderers and criminals.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Kosovo complains of biased western envoys in talks with its former foe Serbia

Kosovo's prime minister on Thursday complained of bias against his country from the United States and the European Union and tolerance of what he called Serbia's authoritarian regime.Prime Minister Albin Kurti said his Cabinet took a different stance.We insist that behaving well with an autocrat doesn't make him behave better.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Latvia's Parliament elects new head of state from 3 candidates in unpredictable vote

Latvian lawmakers are set to elect a new head of state on Wednesday from a field of three candidates with no clear favorite.The Baltic nation's 100-seat Saeima legislature will choose a president to serve for a four-year term.Entrepreneur and businessman Uldis Pilens, civil society activist Elina Pinto and Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics are registered by parties to run in the race.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

What's Behind Rising Tensions in Kosovo?

Dozens of NATO peacekeepers were injured this week in northern Kosovo when they clashed with ethnic Serbs, raising fears of a larger escalation between Serbia and Kosovo.The violence came after Kosovo's ethnic Albanian leadership sent heavily armed security forces to take control of town municipal buildings, the latest turn in a dispute that has roots going back to the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Europe politics

EU calls Serbia and Kosovo to Brussels for crisis talks after recent tensions

The European Union has called for Serbia and Kosovo to attend crisis talks in Brussels in order to de-escalate recent tensions between the two countries.
These tensions have been fuelled by the Serbian president's decision to revoke the recognition of Kosovo’s independence, and the subsequent imposition of tariffs on Serbian goods by the Kosovo government.
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

Useful Feedback, More Than Praise, Helps Students Flourish

Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day.Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.This proverb has become a cliche, but it remains a useful shorthand for self-sufficiency.If you want someone to succeed independently, give them the tools to do so.Within the realm of education, this principle can inform the ways that teachers give feedback.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Nicola Sturgeon should give up SNP membership, says ex-leadership rival

Nicola Sturgeon should consider voluntarily suspending her Scottish National party membership until the police investigation into its finances is over, a former leadership candidate has said.Ash Regan, a former minister who came third in the race to succeed Sturgeon as SNP leader, said there was a clear precedent for parliamentarians to stand down as party members if they were under police investigation.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Government amendments to legacy bill dismissed as tinkering round the edges'

Changes made to a controversial bill aimed at tackling the legacy of Northern Ireland's troubled past have been dismissed as merely tinkering around the edges.The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill proposes providing immunity for people accused of crimes during the Troubles, as long as they co-operate with a new truth recovery body known as the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR).
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

EHRC discord deepens after inquiry into complaints against chair paused

Britain's equality watchdog is reeling from a breakdown of trust between its board and staff amid concerns it has become politicised, senior insiders say.The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) appointed a leading lawyer to carry out an independent investigation into 40 internal complaints, including bullying and harassment, made against its chair, Kishwer Falkner, but paused the inquiry last week after damaging leaks which laid bare tensions within the organisation.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Elan Closs Stephens appointed acting chair of BBC

Prof Dame Elan Closs Stephens, a politically neutral expert on broadcasting regulation, has been appointed acting chair of the BBC after the Conservative donor Richard Sharp resigned from the position over his failure to declare his role in a loan arrangement to Boris Johnson.Sharp stepped down as chair of the corporation in April, after being found to have broken the rules by failing to disclose he played a role helping the Tory prime minister secure an 800,000 loan guarantee at the time of his appointment.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Police face questions over forensic tent outside Nicola Sturgeon home

An SNP MP who previously worked as a police officer has claimed it was highly unusual for a tent to be erected outside Nicola Sturgeon's home when her husband was arrested as part of a fraud probe into the party's finances.Allan Dorans, who spent 15 years in the Metropolitan Police and rose to the level of detective inspector before entering politics, said he never knew of any occasions where a structure was assembled outside the home of a suspect accused of fraud.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Yousaf accuses Scottish Labour of hubris' ahead of election

Humza Yousaf has accused Scottish Labour of hubris, claiming they believe they have already won the next general election.Scotland's First Minister kicked off a summer of campaigning in his Glasgow Pollok constituency on Saturday, saying the SNP would not lose seats at the next election expected next year.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Declaration of Arbroath to go on show for first time in 18 years

The Declaration of Arbroath, one of the most significant documents in Scottish history, will go on public display this weekend for the first time in 18 years.The letter, written in the 14th century to assert Scotland's right to independence, will be unveiled at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Ukrainian politicians shelter underground during daytime attack on Kyiv

A Ukrainian MP has said politicians sheltered underground during a Russian attack on Kyiv during daylight hours on Monday.Russia launched 11 ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv at around 11.30am local time, according to the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi.All the missiles were shot down, the commander said.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Tech industry

Silicon Valley Has a New Style Icon

There's a new tech titan in town and he's preparing to enter the pantheon.How do we know?Well, Jensen Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, has the company: He co-founded Nvidia in 1993, and the market cap is now about $950 billion, though at the end of May it was briefly in the $1 trillion club, putting it in a similar league to Apple, Alphabet and Amazon.
www.sfcritic.com
9 months ago
SF music

Welcoming Solitude to Find Your True Path - SFCritic

Traveling solo offers the opportunity for self-discovery, introspection, and personal growth while exploring nature and different cultures.Travel encourages personal growth, self-awareness, and embracing new experiences to learn more about yourself.Solitude allows for self-introspection and contemplation of your life goals without any distractions, just you and yourself.
The New Yorker
9 months ago
Culture

Nicola Sturgeon's Calamitous Arrest

At 12:31 P.M. on Saturday, Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2023 and an independence campaigner since her late teens, tweeted a picture of paperwork showing that she had passed the first stage of her driving test, at the age of fifty-two.When announcing her resignation, to widespread surprise, in February, Sturgeon said that she was in danger of burning out.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Exercise

Anyone who goes to a beach already has a beach body'. Don't strive for an illusion | Devi Sridhar

As summer weather begins, and bare arms and legs start to appear across the country, and people start to worry about their beach body, maybe falling for claims that a particular diet or workout can achieve wonders in just a few weeks.This is not only impossible there is no diet or exercise that can transform your body so quickly it's unhealthy at its core.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Dining

When Wine Becomes Crucial to Cultural Identity

For most people, wine is a commodity on a shelf, a treat for when the mood strikes.For the mass-market companies, wine might as well be pencils or paper towels merchandise to move.But for serious-minded producers and fans, wine has a far deeper meaning that cuts almost to the core of human existence.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Dining

Kid-Approved Recipes

I don't have any children, but sometimes I eat like one: cheesy beans, generously buttered noodles, waffles for dinner.But what actually makes a recipe kid friendly?When I asked that question of my colleagues with children, a few common descriptors emerged: hearty, familiar, comforting and, well, changeable on a dime.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Europe politics

How Britain was shaped by the roads not taken | Letters

1. Britain’s history is closely intertwined with the development of its roads. From the Romans to the Industrial Revolution, roads have been a significant factor in the development of the country.
2. The creation of road networks helped to facilitate the movement of goods and people, leading to the growth of towns and cities. They also enabled the development of a transportation network that connected the country, allowing for the spread of ideas and culture.
3. Britain’
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9 months ago
Europe politics

Kosovo's under-fire PM said he would consider early elections in north if violence ends

1. Kosovo's Prime Minister has offered to consider early elections in the country's north if the recent violence ends.
2. The offer was made in response to the increasing pressure from the international community to end the violence and restore peace in Kosovo.
3. As a result of the ongoing political
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9 months ago
Europe news

Nazi Symbols on Ukraine's Front Lines Highlight Thorny Issues of History

KYIV, Ukraine Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine last year, the Ukrainian government and NATO allies have posted, then quietly deleted, three seemingly innocuous photographs from their social media feeds: a soldier standing in a group, another resting in a trench and an emergency worker posing in front of a truck.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

After Mass Shootings in Serbia, Few Are Ready to Give Up Their Guns

He learned how to shoot a gun from his grandfather before he started school, and he fought in three wars as a soldier in the Yugoslav and then the Serbian Army during the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s.Sinisa Janicijevic became such a good shot that he regularly gets invited to weddings in villages around his hometown, Kraljevo, in central Serbia, to make sure the bride shows up which, by tradition, involves shooting down an apple placed in a tree outside her family's home.
Medium
9 months ago
Data science

Italy Eyeing State-Backed Fund to Promote AI Startups

In a bid to boost native AI startups, Italy is eyeing a state-backed fund to promote its own market.According to Reuters, the Italian government plans to set up an investment fund backed by state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) to promote startup investments in AI.According to a statement by Cabinet Undersecretary Alessio Butti, this will " promote study, research, and programming on AI in Italy."
Exchangewire
9 months ago
Marketing tech

IAB Europe Urges Officials to Consider Key Recommendations for Transparent & Fair Audience Measurement

IAB Europe, representing a diverse membership of thousands of digital marketing and advertising companies, media publishers, and independent third-party measurement firms, has released a policy paper outlining its position on the draft proposal for a European Media Freedom Act.The paper aims to provide valuable insights to Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and national officials working on their negotiating positions.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
Berlin

France, Germany urge new elections in Kosovo following flare-up in ethnic tensions

The leaders of France and Germany have urged their counterparts in Kosovo and Serbia to agree on holding new municipal elections in northern Kosovo, hoping that another ballot would quell a flare-up of ethnic tensions that have led to violent protests in the region.Speaking at a summit in Moldova on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that he and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had advocated for fresh mayoral elections in four municipalities and questioned the democratic legitimacy of the votes held in northern Kosovo in April.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Surviving a stroke can change your life. Why do women fare worse than men? | CBC News

For Katherine Isaac, having a stroke in her 40s was shocking and frightening enough but she also wasn't prepared for the emotional toll while she recovered.The Ajax, Ont., resident caught COVID-19 in 2021 and realized something was wrong when she couldn't make it up the stairs at home without being out of breath.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
9 months ago
Real estate

15 Expert-Backed Tips for Selecting a New Home With Your Partner

Moving in with your partner is a significant milestone in any relationship, marking a new chapter of shared experiences, challenges, and growth.It's a decision that holds both excitement and the potential for transformation.The prospect of creating a harmonious and loving home together can be exhilarating, but it also requires careful consideration and open communication.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

How a convicted murderer's bid for freedom sparked a fight between L.A. County judges

(Nico Smedley / Los Angeles Times)

When he sought to make the leap from prosecutor to judge in 2008, Patrick Connolly branded himself to voters as a hard-charging and hard-partying attorney who had won some of the most complicated murder cases in Long Beach between sleepless trips to Las Vegas.Months before he was elected to the bench, Connolly sent Frank Gonzalez and Justin Flint to prison for the rest of their lives.
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

Search for new Chicago police superintendent enters new phase

In Austin and Auburn Gresham, where gun violence is acutely felt, there were calls for community policing and respectful treatment of residents.In Beverly and Clearing, neighborhoods home to scores of police officers and other municipal employees, independence from City Hall and more support for cops were top of mind.
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9 months ago
Media industry

'Like milk': How one magazine became a mainstay of New Jersey's Chinese community

Ivy Lee is the founder and editor of the independent Chinese-language magazine Sino Monthly.She likens it to milk: "Milk has nutrition.It's very inexpensive and very easy to get." Mary Yang/NPR EDISON, N.J.Bundles of free newspapers are stacked by the doors of Chinese supermarkets in New Jersey.
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9 months ago
NYC real estate

$900,000 Homes in New Hampshire, Colorado and the District of Columbia

Mike Barron Photography, Tate Foss Sotheby's International Realty Mike Barron Photography, Tate Foss Sotheby's International Realty Mike Barron Photography, Tate Foss Sotheby's International Realty Mike Barron Photography, Tate Foss Sotheby's International Realty Mike Barron Photography, Tate Foss Sotheby's International Realty Mike Barron Photography, Tate Foss Sotheby's International Realty Mike Barron Photography, Tate Foss Sotheby's International Realty Mike Barron Photography, Tate Foss Sotheby's International Realty Mike Barron Photography, Tate Foss Sotheby's International Realty Mike Barron Photography, Tate Foss Sotheby's International Realty Mike Barron Photography, Tate Foss Sotheby's International Realty Mike Barron Photography, Tate Foss Sotheby's International Realty Mike Barron Photography, Tate Foss Sotheby's International Realty Mike Barron Photography, Tate Foss Sotheby's International Realty Mike Barron Photography, Tate Foss Sotheby's International Realty This house was built for Captain Joseph Bartlett, the father of Josiah Bartlett, a New Hampshire delegate to the Continental Congress who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Food & Beverage Magazine
9 months ago
Food & drink

In honor of Memorial Day, Pizza Inn Announces Partnership with Wounded Warrior Project and Introduces "Raise a Glass to Freedom" Promotion

Pizza Inn, America's Hometown Pizza Buffet, today announced a partnership with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to raise funding and awareness for programs that help America's injured veterans achieve their highest ambitions.The relationship officially kicks off with an eight-week in-store promotion, titled "Raise a Glass to Freedom," that encourages Pizza Inn customers to purchase collectible drinking glasses honoring the American spirit.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Arts

3 new books in translation blend liberation with darkness

Meghan Collins Sullivan/NPR Many novels end in liberation of one sort or another.It is a reliable way to offer catharsis, to give readers the feeling of escape while writing a book that is not escapist as such.Blending liberation with darkness is, then, nothing new but three new novels in translation take the mix as far as it can go.
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