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Rami Khouri: U.S. Voters Are Sick of Foreign Wars. Can Trump Strike a Grand Bargain in Middle East?

Shortly after Donald Trump was announced as the winner of the U.S. presidential election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to social media to enthusiastically congratulate him. Meanwhile, the Israeli military continued its violent assault on Gaza, killing multiple Palestinians in strikes on apartment buildings and homes. We speak to Palestinian American journalist Rami Khouri about what we know of Trump’s pro-Israel policies and how Trump beat Kamala Harris for the presidency. “Trump out-dramatized Harris, and that’s how he won,” he says.




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GSTN Issues Advisory regarding IMS during initial phase of its implementation

Invoice Management System (IMS) is an optional facility introduced from October 2024 on GST Portal, on which the invoices/records saved/furnished by the supplier in GSTR-1/1A/IFF...





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Nuclear waste tanker pilots futuristic aluminium sail

Adding blade-like sails to tankers could reduce their annual fuel consumption by up to 30 per cent, slashing the climate impact of the shipping industry




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AI can use tourist photos to help track Antarctica’s penguins

Scientists used AI to transform tourist photos into a 3D digital map of Antarctic penguin colonies – even as researchers debate whether to harness or discourage tourism in this remote region




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Spraying rice with sunscreen particles during heatwaves boosts growth

Zinc nanoparticles, a common sunscreen ingredient, can make plants more resilient to climate change – in a surprising way




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Slick trick separates oil and water with 99.9 per cent purity

Oil and water can be separated efficiently by pumping the mixture through thin channels between two semipermeable membranes




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DNA analysis rewrites the stories of people buried in Pompeii

Genetic analysis of five individuals preserved as plaster casts in the ruins of Pompeii contradicts established beliefs about the people and their relationships




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Any delay in reaching net zero will influence climate for centuries

Reaching net-zero emissions is essential for halting climate change - but even after we achieve this goal, parts of the planet will continue to warm. Delaying net zero will worsen these effects




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22 Fatigued Feline Memes Taking a 16-Hour Nap Nocturnating During the Day. And Night. And the Day After.

Cats can sleep for eternity, and somehow still be tired. Sleep surrounds cats, probably because they're such cutie patooties when they sleep. It's like the universe graces us, humble hoomans, with the gift of watching cats sleep - and it gives it to us in abundance. Sleepy cats are among the cutest things the world can offer us, and we cannot be more grateful for the eep that cats have. It's a true internal struggle - the urge to schmoop them and pet them because cats are absolutely pawdorable when they sleep - but with the realization that we can't, because it will disturb their precious princely sleep.

Since we cannot disturb the cats with the big eep who sleep, we prepared a bunch of sleepy cat memes to scroll through, so we can deal with the pet urge together, all cat pawrents. Gather the strength and don't fall asleep - it's worth it.





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Woman calls out her emotionally manipulative mother for calling her ungrateful during Thanksgiving meltdown: 'Mom, you really need to stop playing the victim'

Hosting family events is no small thing. Letting people into your intimate space who you have a close and (possibly) troubled history with, resulting from problematic relationship dynamics, presents all sorts of problems. It's basically like opening a Pandora's box of sorts of complex family trauma. Usually, the problematic ones will be rogue cousins or uncles who you just don't see eye to eye with, but occasionally, it will be your own problematic parents.

This woman found herself at a breaking point with her emotionally manipulative mother, who she says has a severe victim complex. While she was hosting the family's (Canadian) Thanksgiving, her mother's passive-aggressive jousting prompted her to strike back, countering her mother's monologue about parental sacrifice with her own attacks, calling out her mother's behavior. This, of course, put a damper on festivities, with some members of the family siding with the woman and others siding with her mother.




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Stepmother admonishes 16-year-old for taking her necklace away from 1-year-old sister, leading to public meltdown: 'She started lecturing me'

Learning boundaries is important, even if it means being disappointed—not everything is always going to go your way. Sure, when you're one year old, something you were interested in suddenly disappearing might be the worst thing that's ever happened to you, but it's important to learn that lesson now because once you're older, learning that same lesson gets a lot more inappropriate and embarrassing. There's a big difference between a 12-year-old throwing a public tantrum because they didn't get what they wanted and a one-year-old crying for the same reason.

With parenting, there's a delicate balance to be struck between giving kids the best childhood possible and making sure they learn the right lessons. One day, that kid is going to be an adult. Never being disappointed by anything during their development as a kid is going to lead to them becoming a spoilt teen and then a full-grown, entitled person. And at some point, it's going to be too late to set them on the right path without serious self-evaluation. 

As commenters have noted here, the teen is the real parent in this situation… and the stepmother's response hints at a possibly unnecessarily hostile attitude toward her stepdaughter.




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Keir Starmer picks Powell as security adviser

Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022.




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Wales pushes ahead with tourism tax plans

New law would allow councils to charge tourists to stay overnight in Welsh hotels.




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Could you switch careers into cyber-security?

From ex-policemen to former physicists, cyber-security firms search outside the industry for staff.




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Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact

Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.




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Favourite to miss Grand National

A hip fracture rules bookies' favourite Prince De Beauchene out of the Grand National on 14 April.




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Tax-News.com: Cyprus To Cut VAT On Tourism Services

Cyprus's 2021 Budget includes a proposal to lower the VAT rate temporarily on tourism services.




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Tax-News.com: France Expands COVID-19 Tourism Sector Support Scheme

The French Government is extending its COVID-19 financial support package for the tourism sector to various additional business types.




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Tax-News.com: France Lowers Threshold For Tourist VAT Refunds

France has cut the amount that tourists must spend to claim back the VAT on their purchases.




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Tax-News.com: Belgian Lawmakers Approve New Tax On Securities Trading

At a plenary session on February 11, 2021, Belgium's parliament adopted a draft law for a new annual tax on securities accounts.




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Tax-News.com: Switzerland Relaxes Rules For Tourists' VAT Refunds

Switzerland's Federal Department of Finance is extending the time limit within which tourists can export goods purchased in the country tax free.




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Tax-News.com: Switzerland Eases VAT Refund Rules For Tourists

Effective August 1, 2020, Switzerland relaxed the rules for tourists seeking to export goods free from tax.




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Bali Urges Dengue Fever Vaccinations for Foreign Tourists Amid Rising Cases

The Bali regional government in Indonesia is advising foreign tourists visiting the resort island to receive dengue vaccinations due to the current rise




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Tax-News.com: Belgian Lawmakers Approve New Tax On Securities Trading

At a plenary session on February 11, 2021, Belgium's parliament adopted a draft law for a new annual tax on securities accounts.




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Tax-News.com: Belgium Gazettes Law For Tax On Securities Accounts

Belgium has published in its Official Gazette legislation to introduce the country's new tax on securities accounts.




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Is Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Safe for Children?

Highlights: Acetaminophen taken during pregnancy has potential risk of neurological disorders in children Pregna




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Tax-News.com: Belgium Gazettes Law For Tax On Securities Accounts

Belgium has published in its Official Gazette legislation to introduce the country's new tax on securities accounts.




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Tax-News.com: Mauritius Announces New Tax Reliefs In 2021-22 Budget

Mauritius announced numerous tax relief measures for investors and for wealthy foreign individuals in its newly released Budget.




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Tax-News.com: Turkey Cuts CIT For Manufacturing Firms, Exporters

The Turkish Government has recently enacted Law No. 7,351, which provides corporate tax reliefs for exporters and manufacturing businesses.




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Tips to Safeguard Your Health During Morning Walks

Highlights: Morning walks in heavily polluted air pose serious health risks, increasing the chances of respira




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Medical Jurisprudence in Criminal Investigations: How Do They Work?

bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li Forensic medicine applications vary, from determining the cause of death and interpreting




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Woman Dies in Bihar Clinic During Surgery Done by a Compounder

In a tragic incident that highlights the dire consequences of medlinkmedical negligence/medlink, a 28-year-old woman lost her life during a sterilization





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President Rajapaksa launches new water information system during visit to IWMI

17th January 2014 – Colombo, Sri Lanka – His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, has officially launched a new, hi-tech information system that promises to enhance water management in the South Asian country. Download the full media release

The post President Rajapaksa launches new water information system during visit to IWMI first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Press Release: First Global Estimate of Urban Agriculture Reveals Area Size of the EU that’s Boosting Food Security in Cities

Study finds irrigation more common on city farms than rural farms, intensifying water demands in sprawling urban zones.

The post Press Release: First Global Estimate of Urban Agriculture Reveals Area Size of the EU that’s Boosting Food Security in Cities first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Data, dialogues and discussion key to food, water and energy security in Southern Africa

Enhanced data sharing across sectors and countries is vital if we want to achieve food, water and energy security in Southern Africa

The post Data, dialogues and discussion key to food, water and energy security in Southern Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Data, funds and dialogue key to water, energy, and food security in a changing climate for Pakistan

A holistic approach and reliable database on water resources and their use across Pakistan is the key to achieving food, water, and energy security in the fifth most climate-vulnerable country in the world.

The post Data, funds and dialogue key to water, energy, and food security in a changing climate for Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).





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Every Cigarette a Risk: The Dangers of Smoking During Pregnancy

Smoking as little as 1-2 medlinkcigarettes/medlink per day, either before or during pregnancy, is strongly associated with serious health risks for the fetus (!--ref1--).




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New Blood Test Pinpoints Preeclampsia Risk During Labor

Routine blood tests may identify laboring women at risk for preeclampsia, a leading cause of maternal death as per research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY (Regd) 2024 annual meeting.




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Want a Healthy Baby? Stop Smoking Before and During Pregnancy

Even light medlinksmoking/medlink of just one or two medlinkcigarettes/medlink a day either before or during pregnancy can lead to major health




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Healthy Lifestyle Habits can Nourish Your Brain

Middle-aged people with health risks such as uncontrolled blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol, along with unhealthy habits like poor diet, lack




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Patients Are Often High on Marijuana During Dental Treatments

It's perfectly natural to feel a bit nervous before heading to the dentist, but a team from the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests avoiding marijuana before dental appointments.




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Artificial Intelligence Takes Manufacturing of Dental Crowns to Next Level

A new method of manufacturing dental crowns using generative medlinkartificial intelligence/medlink (AI) was developed by researchers from the Faculty




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Exploring Curiosity Styles: Insights from Wikipedia Browsing Habits

At some point, you might have searched for specific information online, only to end up "going down the Wiki rabbit hole." In this journey, you uncover