Has radically changing their surroundings made them truly happier, and what can we learn from them? You’ll find out in our new series ‘Living Differently.’
CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Inside Paul and Anthony’s narrowboat 02:36 How much does it cost them? 04:21 Tips for a lifestyle change
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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (September 7, 2024): The latest issue features Caity Weaver on the tyranny of the American penny; Jordan Kisner on the future of the Shakers; Dan Kaufman on NAFTA and politics; and more.
Since its passage in 1993, the trade agreement has played an outsize role in presidential elections — which now often hinge on the three Rust Belt states it helped to hollow out.
Their numbers have dwindled, but the remaining members are imagining what comes next.By Jordan KisnerCreditLucas Foglia for The New York Times
BARRON’S MAGAZINE (September 7, 2024): The latest issue features ‘The New Nuclear Age’ – AI and EVs are devouring America’s electricity supply. Nuclear energy, long out of favor, may wind up saving us.
Long out of favor, nuclear power is suddenly facing a much brighter future. The bull case for Constellation Energy and Vistra.
A 5% withdrawal rate now looks “safe” for retirement savings. Using buckets for cash, income, and growth can keep it all afloat.
Multinationals like Starbucks and Marriott are taking a hard look at their Chinese operations—and tempering their outlooks.Long read
John Coltrane, one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time, used Selmer saxophones in his performances. He recorded his magnum opus, “A Love Supreme,” on a Mark VI. One of his Mark VI tenor saxophones is on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
Musicians are willing to pay for a Selmer for a variety of reasons: the familiar sound, the history behind the brand, the craftsmanship and attention to detail, and the playability.
Bali: A long-distance hike through the Indonesian island’s forested interior
Ireland: Exploring the ancient landscapes of the Burren, County Clare
New Mexico: Meet the rangers protecting the US state’s wealth of parks and monuments
Morocco: Itineraries to experience the country’s bohemian cities, desert villages and more
Athens: A layer cake of ancient and modern, the Greek capital overflows with intrigue
Oxford: Rambling gardens and cosy bookshops in England’s ‘city of dreaming spires’
Cascais: Historic mansions, museums and moreish seafood on the Portuguese Riviera
Ticino: Mediterranean and Alpine cuisines intermingle in this southerly Swiss canton
Jamaica: The island’s best hotels, from secluded mountain cabins to intimate beachside escapes
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To distance its science education systems from centurieslong British colonialism, India is leaning into its history and traditions—but at what cost?
The catastrophic floods that affected southern Brazil last May should serve as a warning to human societies that, despite the still widespread climate change skepticism or denial, mitigation and adaptation to cope with the ongoing climate crisis are urgently needed. The toll was 213 people killed or missing; 2.4 million people affected, including 600,000 displaced; and unprecedented losses in urban and rural infrastructure, including livestock.
Mice that witness cage mates in distress withstand future negative emotions better
The prime minister is trapped by the mindset of the post-Brexit years
The country’s roads are nearly twice as dangerous as the rich-world average. It doesn’t have to be that way
As extremists win more votes across Europe, forming moderate and effective governments is getting harder
Free expression has become a culture war, and those who should defend it are staying quiet
The Guardian Weekly (September 5, 2024) – The new issue features Telegram’s collision course – The legal showdown between social networks and nation states. Plus: Tony Blair’s top leadership tips…
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Spotlight | Ukraine’s troops on their audacious incursion into Russia
Soldiers say they had no warning of what they were undertaking before the morale-boosting attack began, finds Shaun Walker in Sumy.
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Science | The flying scientists showing migrating birds the way home
Extinct in central Europe for 300 years, a flock of northern bald ibis is following a light aircraft on a migration route from Austria to Spain, reports Phoebe Weston.
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Feature | Tony Blair on the art of leadership
The former UK prime minister speaks to Andrew Rawnsley about relinquishing power, why he wouldn’t be fazed by a second Trump term – and why he’s an AI evangelist.
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Opinion | Why does Macron insist on playing king?
The French president’s refusal to appoint a new PM from the left displays breathtaking arrogance – and undermines democracy, argues Rokhaya Diallo.
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Culture | Look who’s back in anger
Will an Oasis reunion be a success? Definitely. Will it be worth it? Maybe, say Guardian arts writers.
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An existing treatment for multiple sclerosis also prevents heart cell death and improves organ function, animal experiments show.
Climate change could compromise the pollinators’ ability to detect flowers.
Recyclable spray, patch and film adhesives work as well as existing petroleum-based products.
Times Literary Supplement (September 4, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Sinister Beauty’ – Baudelaire and Les Fleurs du Mal; Hitler’s accomplices; No exit in Israel and Palestine; Posing for Lucian Freud and David Peace’s Munich…
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