My husband — a brooding New Yorker, polite and tolerant of much — broke on the seventh day of our family vacation. “She doesn’t stop talking,” he said. The “she“ is my mother — a bubbly Midwesterner — who can hold court in a room of strangers with the deftness of a small-town politician at … Read more
Fico’s comments contrast sharply with the stance of Mark Rutte, NATO’s new secretary-general, who said Thursday that “Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever before, and will continue on this path until you become a member of our alliance.” Under NATO’s 1949 founding treaty, decisions on enlargement are made “by unanimous agreement,” meaning that Fico’s … Read more
9/29: Sunday Morning – CBS News Watch CBS News Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Susan Spencer examines the psychology behind fans and their relationships with their favorite celebrities. Plus: Anthony Mason visits with the band Coldplay; Rita Braver profiles cookbook author and “Barefoot Contessa” TV host Ina Garten; David Pogue talks with … Read more
Extreme temperatures are driving travelers to seek cooler destinations. And there’s a term for the trend: “coolcations.” Heat waves — which are increasing in frequency, duration and intensity, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — are affecting where people are choosing to vacation, especially during the hot summer months. “Often, when we think of vacation, … Read more
On 18 September, Nigerians and other nationals were treated to the rich culinary heritage of Nordic countries at a food fest hosted by Nordic countries’ embassies in Abuja. Excluding Iceland, which does not have a diplomatic presence in Nigeria, the other Nordic nations—Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden—came together to offer a one-stop experience of diverse … Read more
Illustration: Ajay Mohanty 2 min read Last Updated : Sep 21 2024 | 4:25 PM IST Indian educators will procure more than 1,000 AI-Powered EdTech innovations showcased at Didac India 2024 exhibition, according to a statement. The 14th edition of Didac India, an exhibition and conference focused on education and skilling resources, was … Read more
Let’s start with the basics. What happened? Ursula von der Leyen was elected for a second term as European Commission president in July (more on how that happened later). The former German defense minister has been in the job since 2019 thanks to a backroom deal between then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel … Read more
After a ‘will she, won’t she’ few days, Ursula von der Leyen is on Tuesday set to unveil her top team at the European Commission. But who will get which portfolio? Stay with POLITICO for updates on the big announcement and for instant analysis of what it all means. Read original article here Denial of … Read more
However, “calls for increased military cooperation with NATO and the EU will very likely stir lots of debate within Switzerland,” he added, agreeing with assessments that the report is potentially “explosive” domestically. The experts stop short of suggesting that Switzerland entirely scrap its neutrality and join NATO, but they do urge deeper ties with the … Read more
Workers inspect the Repository in ONKALO, a deep geological disposal underground facility, designed to safely store nuclear waste, on May 2, 2023, on the island of Eurajoki, western Finland. Jonathan Nackstrand | Afp | Getty Images Finland is on the cusp of burying spent nuclear fuel in the world’s first geological tomb, where it will … Read more
