September heatwave longest on record

15 minutes ago About sharing The UK had its hottest September day since 2016 on Wednesday By James Gregory BBC News A UK record has been broken for the number of consecutive September days reaching 30C (86F). A 30.2C reading in Northolt, west London on Thursday afternoon means the mercury has reached at least 30C…

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The Biden Panic Stops Now!

Politics Today 10:37 am The Biden Panic Stops Now! The Biden Panic Stops Now! The facts behind it are disputed and it’s a terrible look for Democrats–and for progressives who vote that line. Just stop. Joan Walsh September 7, 2023 President Joe Biden speaks in the Rose Garden on September 1, 2023. (Anna Rose Layden…

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The Dangerous Myth of the “Good War”

September 7, 2023 The Dangerous Myth of the “Good War” The fantasy that the war in Ukraine is a war to secure democracy around the world has taken root among well-meaning liberals. David Bromwich Ad Policy Ukrainian soldiers adjust a national flag on a road near Lyman, Donetsk region, on October 4, 2022. (Anatolii Stepanov…

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Period trackers to be reviewed over data concerns

1 hour ago About sharing The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is reviewing period and fertility trackers over data security concerns. The apps work by plotting menstrual cycles, based on user information. They purport to help with a range of period-related health issues, including calculating the best time to attempt to conceive. But the ICO says…

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