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Work out strategies to draw global manufacturers to India: Nirmala Sitharaman to industry

  
The Economic Times - 12.16.2022 Original article ›
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Indian finance minister Sitharaman says this is a good time for India's manufacturing companies to invest and "work out strategies for drawing western manufacturers to India." WSJ reports that Apple and its contract manufacturer in China are looking to diversify and build a  manufacturing base for the iPhone in India.

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Stocks Extend Winning Streak

  
WSJ - 08.15.2022 Original article ›
Joe Wallace, Hardika Singh
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Sharp slowdown in China's growth to below 4% leads to drop in oil prices to $95 a barrel for Brent Crude, and drop in prices for copper and other commodities. This provides relief for the US and European Union from high oil prices that surged after the cutoff of supplies from Russia.

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The Joy of a Totally Empty Brain

  
WSJ - 04.21.2023 Original article ›
Jason Gay
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Jason Gay could have been talking about Zen Buddhism or a kind of yoga, no he is just talking about looking at the trees, open spaces outside, nature, being outside and not being bombarded with everyday distractions. Time spent outdoors in fresh air that opens the brain, he says, to sparks of creativity and inspiration.

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German rail union warns of fresh strikes after talks fail – DW – 11/24/2023

  
dw.com - 11.25.2023 Original article ›
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Germany's train drivers union GDL is in talks with Deutsche Bahn for wage increases of $606 per month with an inflation bonus, and a 35 hour week instead of 38 hour week. The Deutsche Bahn management has offered a 11% raise and inflation bonus. Last week GDL staged a warning 20 hour strike.

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Announcing new reactors, Macron bets on nuclear power in carbon-neutral push

  
France 24 - 02.11.2022 Original article ›
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France bets on more nuclear energy for climate change action promised at COP26 Glasgow. Macron calls for the rebirth of France's nuclear industry, and commits billions of dollars to EDF to build new plants that will have a longer lifespan of 50 years. France gets over 50% of its energy from nuclear.

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For Spain, a World Cup Title Built on Talent, Not Harmony

  
NYTimes.com - 08.21.2023 Original article ›
Rory Smith
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Spanish soccer players went through a lot including a player revolt against the soccer federation, and returning to play, says this NYT report. Yet they prevailed and were a class apart from all other teams playing at a higher level. All the difficulties were overcome by the deep experience and talent in Spanish soccer.

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Post-G20, India and Saudi Arabia build on corridor, strategic ties

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The Indian Express - 09.12.2023 Original article ›
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Saudi Arabia signed a series of agreements with India at the G20 Summit with $100 billion in investments planned including digital, rail, energy  and other connectivity for the IMEC corridor for India through Middle East to Europe. Saudi prince MBS announces the IMEC Corridor and talks about its significance at the G20 Summit.

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Can You Get Hooked on Melatonin? (Published 2022)

  
NYTimes.com - 09.17.2023 Original article ›
Dani Blum
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Only occasional use of Melatonin for a few weeks is suggested. Other ways to go to sleep and reducing anxiety work better say health experts. Chamomile tea, exercise earlier in the day, outdoor activities, regular sleep hours and turning off bright lights, yoga, can be better ways to get a good nights sleep.

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'When I came as MP, it was emotional moment': Prime Minister Modi recalls memories associated with Parliament building | India News - Times of India

  
The Times of India - 09.18.2023 Original article ›
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Modi recalls the words of Jawaharlal Nehru in parliament "at the stroke of the midnight hour when the world sleeps India awakes to life and freedom," an emotional moment for him and all 1400 million Indians in the world. India moves to a new parliament building where flag hoisting took place yesterday.

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French President Macron to host UK opposition leader Starmer – DW – 09/19/2023

  
dw.com - 09.20.2023 Original article ›
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UK Labor party leader is ahead by 20 percentage points over the Conservatives and Rishi Sunak. He meets France's Macron to discuss future British relations with EU and France. He had a similar meeting with Mr. Scholz before the election in which Social Democrats and the Greens became the leading parties in the government.

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Sitting all day increases dementia risk — even if you exercise

  
Washington Post - 09.30.2023 Original article ›
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Sedentary life or sitting for hours at a desk poses health risks including dementia. There are negative effects of sitting for many hours at a desk. Getting up and moving around, or exercising on a bike, taking a walk outside can make a huge difference. It feels better uplifts the mood, and is common sense.

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Home Sales on Track for Slowest Year Since Housing Bust

  
WSJ - 10.16.2023 Original article ›
Nicole Friedman
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A 30 year US mortgage rate is 7.57%, it was at this level in 2000. With fewer home on the market and limited inventory, high prices for homes limiting affordability, the sales of existing US homes declined to 4.1 million in 2023 the lowest since 2008. Median home price is about $350,000 today.

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An American Family Oil Dynasty Ends as Hess Sells

  
WSJ - 10.28.2023 Original article ›
Benoît Morenne
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The last major oil company controlled by a family is Amerada Hess. Leon Hess drove a green colored truck to deliver fuel in New Jersey about 100 years ago and his son runs the company. This ownership and the name is now history with the sale of the company for $53 billion to Chevron.

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Portland Teachers Are on Strike, Closing Schools in Oregon’s Largest District

  
NYTimes.com - 11.01.2023 Original article ›
Sarah Mervosh, Mike Baker
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Portland, Oregon's 45,000 school teachers are now on strike asking for wage increases of 8.5% in 2024,  6% and 5% in subsequent years, to meet the cost of living crisis. The average salary for a Portland teacher is $87,000 slightly below the median average for a family of four.

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The Guardian view on class: the Tories represent their social base, Labour less so | Editorial

  
The Guardian - 11.03.2023 Original article ›
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Labour party and Tories party have lost touch with working class people in Britain says The Guardian. The working class itself has more of a base in service sectors as the manufacturing sector has declined. Fewer and fewer leaders in both parties in Britain have a working class background and can identify with workers. 

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EV Makers Turn to Discounts to Combat Waning Demand

  
WSJ - 11.07.2023 Original article ›
Sean Mc Lain
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With slowing demand for EV vehicles Tesla, Ford and other carmakers are offering their own promotion subsidies. The US government offers a rebate of $7500 for EV's. It has recently placed some restrictions on this rebate. Ford and other makers are offering a$7500 rebte of their own to keep sales from falling.

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Abortion Rights Fuel Big Democratic Wins, and Hopes for 2024

  
NYTimes.com - 11.08.2023 Original article ›
Lisa Lerer, Shane Goldmacher
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Abortion rights was at the centre of the governor's race in Kentucky and a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights in Ohio in yesterday's US elections. Democrats supporting abortion rights won both races with large margins. Throughout 2023 abortion rights for women has emerged as a dominant issue in US elections.

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The Man Looking to Upend an Unpredictable Dutch Election

  
NYTimes.com - 11.22.2023 Original article ›
Claire Moses
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Housing and migration are major issues in the Dutch election. Omtzight is an intellectual who heads the New Social Contract Party that has economic policies to help working families and also wants to see curbs on migration. It ends a period of 14 years in which Mark Rutte a moderate was prime minister, 

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Where extreme heat will pose the biggest threat: Look up your city

  
Washington Post - 06.25.2023 Original article ›
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Washington Post analysis of data shows a map with urban locations with the most risk of extreme heat in the US. Urban locations with fewer trees, less grass, heat absorbing pavement can be 20 degree hotter, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Most of these locations are in the south, southwestern US.

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Six Exercises to Get the Quad Strength of a Tennis Star

  
WSJ - 07.01.2023 Original article ›
Jen Murphy | Photographs By David Cabrera For The Wall Street Journal
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 A number of exercizes that strengthen the quad and the legs are shown here by tennis professionals who say this helps in playing tennis. These exercises which include a number of squats are a way to strengthen the legs and lower body including stability ball squat, medicine ball toss, and lateral band walk.

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How Much Do You Know About Wind Power? Test Your Knowledge With This Quiz

  
WSJ - 07.21.2023 Original article ›
Daniel Akst
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Most of the US wind energy comes from Texas, Iowa, Kansas in the central region of the country. Wind makes up about 10% of energy in the US and 7% in the world. Solar adds another 5%. There is a long way to go. Nordic countries such as Denmark have made significant advances.

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Russian Hackers and American Hacks

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WSJ - 12.11.2016 Original article ›
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This editorial in the WSJ tackles the issue of Russian hacking during the U.S. presidential election by saying that this should not be seen as a move by Democrats after the election defeat, and yet at the same time supports the Republican Congress's efforts to hold an inquiry into the hacking during the election. 

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A Nordic Region That Inspired Henrik Ibsen Sets the Stage for a Charming Compound

  
WSJ - 07.22.2020 Original article ›
J.S. Marcus
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A house that inspired Henrik Ibsen in writing the play Peter Gynt is in the far north of Norway. Ig is 150 miles from Oslo. It was recently renovated with several centuries old wooden structures. The owner's grandfather personally brought the message of Norway's independence from Sweden to the Swedish king in 1905.

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Opinion | Europe’s Far-Right Wave Has Crested

  
WSJ - 05.30.2024 Original article ›
Joseph C. Sternberg
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Voter resentment of policies of established parties not attraction to extreme ideas is what drives people to support extreme parties AfD, Wilders, other parties on "far right." As established parties learn their lessons and as a new generation emerges in these parties people see prospects for the future with the new ideas in established parties.

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Buenos Aires metro fare jumps 360% amid Argentina’s harsh austerity measures

  
The Guardian - 05.17.2024 Original article ›
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Questions remain about whether such harsh austerity measures will work. The absence of alternatives have led to Argentines electing Milei as president to try a radical approach to fight inflation. The sudden increase of Buenos Aires subway fares by over 300% is part of the approach to improve state finances and bring inflation down. 

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