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Reed wins Dubai Desert Classic by four strokes

American Patrick Reed shoots a level-par 72 in his final round and eases to a four-shot victory in the Dubai Desert Classic.

Artificial Intelligence, Crime and Prisons: U.K Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood Revisits the Panopticon

When does the rot start in a politician? For some, it commences the moment election to office is confirmed. Others need to become cabinet ministers before being wholly blighted. UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood may provide a classic case study. … The post Artificial Intelligence, Crime and Prisons: U.K Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood Revisits the Panopticon appeared first on Global Research.
Philadelphia area school closings: Area schools announce Monday closures

Philadelphia area school closings: Area schools announce Monday closures

Several schools in the Philadelphia area have begun to announce closures and delays due to the massive snowstorm. Check out the full list.

The World Economic Forum on a Course of Self-Destruction

Word has it that the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos event went down as the worst ever in WEF’s history. The post The World Economic Forum on a Course of Self-Destruction appeared first on Global Research.

Over 700,000 People Are Already Without Power as Heavy Snow and ICE Slams the US, 24 States Declare Emergencies

A major winter storm is unleashing chaos across much of the United States, with heavy snowfall, freezing rain, and dangerous ice accumulations affecting millions from the South to the Northeast. The post Over 700,000 People Are Already Without Power as Heavy Snow and ICE Slams the US, 24 States Declare Emergencies appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
The spikiness secret: can acupressure mats help with pain, stress and insomnia?

The spikiness secret: can acupressure mats help with pain, stress and insomnia?

Used in healing practices for centuries, modern versions of these spiky mats are increasingly popular, and many people find them invaluable. Here’s what the science saysEver since Keith, 39, from Kansas, was in a car accident in 2023, he has lived with “pretty much constant mid-back and shoulder pain”. Over-the-counter treatments didn’t touch the sides and he didn’t want to resort to opiates. “Having exhausted everything there was solid science for with no satisfaction, I delved into acupressure,” he says. He bought an acupressure mat made of lightly padded fabric, studded all over with tiny plastic spikes, to lay his back on, and was surprised to find that it actually helped.Acupressure mats, also known as Shakti mats, are inspired by the beds of nails that Indian gurus used for meditation and healing more than 1,000 years ago. While today’s mats have the nonthreatening sheen of a luxury wellbeing product, the spikes are no joke. In fact, the internet serves up a plethora of images of flaming, dented backs after their use – although you’re unlikely to seriously injure yourself using them. While the mats have been widely available for more than a decade, there has been a recent surge in mainstream interest. You may have seen them heavily advertised on your social media feed, the most prominent brand being Shakti Mat, made in India and costing up to £99 for the premium model. But Amazon is full of acupressure mats and pillows – Lidl recently stocked a mat and pillow combo for a tenner. Yet there is still no compelling evidence that they relieve stress, pain and sleep problems, or help with any other unmet health needs. Continue reading...
Why China’s rapid ousting of 2 top generals is a sharp warning on party purity

Why China’s rapid ousting of 2 top generals is a sharp warning on party purity

The sudden removal of China’s two most senior generals is believed to be a stark warning underscoring President Xi Jinping’s zero-tolerance focus on Communist Party discipline and political purity ahead of two landmark events next year. Beijing announced on Saturday that Zhang Youxia, first-ranked vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and China’s top uniformed officer, was under investigation for serious disciplinary violations, as was Liu Zhenli, chief of the CMC’s Joint Staff...

‘Bedford Park’ Review: Stephanie Ahn’s Cloudy New Jersey Romance Eulogizes an American Dream

Sundance: South Korean actors Moon Choi and Son Suk-ku fall for each other in this hazy feature debut.
Cómo usan los estadounidenses la IA en el trabajo, según nueva encuesta de Gallup

Cómo usan los estadounidenses la IA en el trabajo, según nueva encuesta de Gallup

Por MATT O’BRIEN y LINLEY SANDERS Los trabajadores estadounidenses han adoptado la inteligencia artificial en sus vidas laborales a un ritmo notable en los últimos años, según una nueva encuesta. Aproximadamente el 12% de los adultos empleados dicen que usan la IA diariamente en su trabajo, de acuerdo con una encuesta de la Fuerza Laboral […]

Nani out of retirement to play in Kazakhstan at 39

Former Portugal and Manchester United winger Nani comes out of retirement to sign for Kazakhstan club FC Aktobe.

Nani out of retirement to play in Kazakhstan at 39

Former Portugal and Manchester United winger Nani comes out of retirement to sign for Kazakhstan club FC Aktobe.

Plan A Trip Around The Globe And I'll Give You A Fantasy World To Live In

We kinda live in a magical world already.View Entire Post ›