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The article discusses how Donald Trump won the White House with a diverse coalition of supporters, including both traditional male MAGA supporters and women who supported him. Despite his controversial policies, Trump managed to appeal to a wide range of voters, including Latinos, oil and gas workers, and even supporters of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The article raises questions about whether Trump can maintain this diverse alliance and balance the conflicting demands of his supporters moving forward. [Extracted from the article]

The article lists and discusses the so-called 50 best inventions of the year that include the Ares 1 rocket developed by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the company Clean Seas' development of landlocked tank breeding of southern bluefin tuna in Arno Bay, Australia, and Philips Electronics' development of a 10-watt light emitting diode (LED) bulb that substitutes for a 60-watt household incandescent bulb and last 25 times as long. INSET: Flying Lessons..

This article is about a man named Magnus Scheving, a former aerobics champion who created and stars in a hit children's television show called "LazyTown," which encourages children to eat healthy and remain active. His character on the show is named Sportacus, and in Iceland, the show has been credited with reducing childhood obesity and improving fitness.

The article discusses how the assassination of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto will affect the promotion of democracy in Pakistan. The author suggests that the U.S. supported Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to ensure the country's stability against Islamic extremists. Bhutto had returned to Pakistan to participate in elections. Bhutto's son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardani, will serve as head of the political group Pakistan People's Party (PPP). INSETS: The Cursed Dynasty;Time for a Change.

The editor's letter discusses the current state of affairs and expresses a sense of gloom and uncertainty. The writer mentions potential conflicts and violence in various regions, including Russia's potential advancement into Ukraine and Israel's ongoing war against Hamas. The upcoming U.S. presidential election is also described as potentially divisive. However, the writer also acknowledges reasons for optimism, such as the resilience of the U.S. economy and the European Union's defiance of Russian influence. The letter concludes by highlighting stories of courage and kindness as beacons of hope in difficult times. [Extracted from the article]

Focuses on terrorist attacks in London, England in which subways and commuter buses were bombed on July 7, 2005. Report that the attack, which was the largest in London since World War II, killed at least 49 and injured 700; Description of the initial investigations by police and forensics experts; Claim of responsibility for the attack by a group connected to Al Qaeda, who cited retaliation for Great Britain's support of U.S.-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; Suspicion of investigators that British Moroccans tied to Al Qaeda were behind the bombings; Potential links between the bombing and London and the bombing of trains Madrid, Spain, in March, 2004; Details of Great Britain's policies in the War on Terrorism. INSET: DEADLY COMMUTE.

Discusses James Bond films, the celebration of 40 years as a franchise, and the release of the motion picture 'Die Another Day,' which stars Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry. Efforts of producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson to promote the Bond character; Details of the movie.

The article presents information on the arrest of four suspected suicide bombers in Great Britain. Ibrahim Muktar Said, suspected of trying to bomb a bus, and Ramzi Mohammed, suspected of trying to bomb a train, were arrested at their hideout in London. In Rome, Italian police caught Hussain Osman, suspected of trying to blow up a train at Shepherd's Bush. Yasin Hassan Omar, suspected of trying to bomb an underground train at Warren Street station, was arrested near Birmingham city center.

The article discusses how the people residing in London, England, are living under continuous threat after the terrorist attacks of July 7, 2005. A nation that has prided itself on the fact that most of its police officers go about unarmed is uneasy about seeing flak jackets and machine guns on its streets. The British government is preparing legislation that will grant much wider powers to the authorities enabling them to crack down on those who aid and abet terrorists.

The article reports about the costs associated with Olympics and how Athens in Greece has experienced it. The government spent $3 billion building and upgrading 36 venues for the Games and another $8 billion on infrastructure and security. Greece now has a 6% budget deficit, in breach of the European Union's stability pact, and its economic growth is projected to slow from 4.2% in 2004 to 2.8% in 2005.

The article reports that Charles, the Prince of Wales, and Camilla Parker Bowles will wed each other on April 8, 2005. The two middle-aged persons may now find in each other the happiness and comfort they had long been searching for. Prince Charles and Camilla first met each other in the year 1971. Camilla soon married Andrew Parker Bowles, a friend of Charles.

Examines the long courtship of Prince Charles of Great Britain and his new fiancee, Camilla Parker Bowles. Their early years in their 20s when Camilla was not seen as a suitable future Queen of England; Public reaction to the news that they will finally wed after 34 years of affection; Mass media response; The problems in getting to the alter including the perception that the Prince's marriage to Princess Diana was destroyed by his love for Bowles; Problem with the Church of England which prohibits remarriage for divorcés whose behavior contributed to the breakup of a previous relationship which will make for a civil ceremony; Approval of Diana's sons to the union; Camilla who will not get the title of Queen or Princess. INSET: FRACTURED FAIRY TALE.

Focuses on traffic-related problems throughout Europe. Imposition of a traffic-control fee for drivers in London, England and elsewhere; Evolution of traffic congestion in Europe; Scarcity of road space; Emotion attachment of drivers to driving. INSET: OTHER ROADS.

Reports on the increase of homelessness in Western Europe. Public welfare which does not do enough; Comparison between homelessness in the United States and in Europe; Countries that have different legal descriptions of homelessness. INSET: The Mean Streets of London.

Reports on the opinion held by some that the European Central Bank (ECB) should help Europe out of its economic troubles. Creation of the ECB by the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU); Reasons why the EMU created the Stability and Growth Pact; Scenarios involving Germany's economy and what may happen if it destablizes.

A quiz concerning events that happened in 2006 is presented.

This article discusses Westerners who have converted to conservative Islam. Jamaal Harwood is profiled as a Canadian living in London, England who converted to radical Islam from Christianity. Harwood is part of a Muslim group known for its jihadist views, and the article discusses the trend of converts joining extremist Muslim organizations.

This article considers counter-terrorism security challenges faced by Britain. More than any other nation in the developed world, it encounters the greatest flow of extremist information and ideologies transmitted from Pakistan-based radicals. The article raises concern over the susceptibility of Britain's Muslim community to ideas of radical extremism, particularly following the arrests of 24 of its members believed to be behind the plot to explode airliners bound for the United States.

Focuses on police raids in England aimed at detaining suspects in the failed bombing attempt in London on July 21, 2005. Description of a raid in the Peabody housing estate in London, which was captured on live television; Capture of Yasin Hassan Omar, who is believed to have planned the failed bombing of the Warren Street underground station; Captures of Ibrahim Muktar Said and Ramzi Mohammed, additional suspects; Comments from British antiterrorism-police chief Peter Clarke on the speed of the operations; Questions on whether or not this is part of a larger network of Muslim extremists.

Discusses the investigation into the murder of Christa Worthington in Truro, Mass., where the decision of police to swab residents for DNA is being met with mixed reactions. Description of the murder; Profile of the small town; Significance of the evidence found on the victim, which police are looking to match; Comments by townspeople in reaction to the voluntary swab; Consideration of the low success rate of DNA dragnets.

The article presents information on the reactions of different muslims in Great Britain after the bombings by suicide bombers in London, England on July 7, 2005. Many muslims feel implicated in the attacks carried out ostensibly in the name of their religion. The London blasts exposed fault lines, not only between different ethnic identities but between generations and economic classes.

The article, in a section on heroes of the environment, discusses designer Valerie Casey of San Francisco, California who started the so-called Designers Accord to globalize sustainable design concepts. It notes how her work in diaper design led to her initiation of the accord, its associated goals of carbon-use and packaging reduction, and buy-in by thousands of design firms and colleges.

The article presents several new technologies in crowd control. The United States military unveiled the Active Denial System on January 24, 2007, which creates an intense burning sensation using a beam of electromagnetic radiation and can be used in crowd control applications to force people to flee without inflicting permanent injury. The Personnel Halting and Stimulation Response uses laser beams to cause temporary blindness, and a Long-Range Acoustic Device blasts out a high-pitched piercing sound causing an intense headache and incapacitation.

The article focuses on the birth of pandas in 2006. Thirty-one pandas were born in captivity in China, three times the number born in 2000. The Chinese Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda plans to grow the captive-bred population from 120 panda to 300 within 10 years. Details of how the experts got the pandas to mate are discussed.

The article presents brief obituaries for a variety of public figures, including: 87-year-old Comedian Red Buttons, 60-year-old photographer Catherine Leroy, 88-year-old actress June Allyson, 90-year-old actor Bernard Hughes, and 60-year-old musician Syd Barrett of the rock band Pink Floyd. The death of 41-year-old Chechen terrorist Shamil Basayev is also announced.

Focuses on James Bond motion pictures and EON, the family business of Albert (Cubby) Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, who set up the production house in 1961. Management of the London, England-based company by a second generation of Broccolis, daughter Barbara and stepson Michael Wilson; Background on the two who are promoting the Bond franchise; History of the business.

The article focuses on the environmental research work of Pen Hadow, Martin Hartley and Ann Daniels, three British explorers, in the Arctic. The explorers took measurements of the thickness of the sea ice, and snow distribution. The article also discusses the risks involved in an expedition to the Arctic.

The article evaluates several netbook laptop computers, including the Eee PC 1000HE from Asus, the Vaio P from Sony, and the NC10 from Samsung.

The article reviews several different radios that can broadcast both Internet and frequency modulated (FM) radio stations including ones manufactured by the companies Roberts, Pure and Logitech Inc.

This article evaluates the whole-leaf teas offered from the Rare Tea Company of London, England.

This article discusses the popularity of surfing off of the coast of Cornwall in southwestern Great Britain. The British Surfing Association attributes the growing popularity of the sport to the development of higher quality protective gear. The economic impact of surfing on the coastal towns of Cornwall is considered.

The article discusses relations between Russia and the Western world, particularly Great Britain. Russia refuses to extradite Andrei Lugovoi to Great Britain for allegedly poisoning ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko, and Great Britain refuses to extradite Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky to Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin's efforts to reestablish Russian power has alienated Western nations. Also discussed is foreign investment in Russia by British companies.

The article reviews rum including Ron Zacapa: Centenario 23 from Guatemala, Ron Barcelo: Imperial form the Dominican Republic and Diplomatico: Reserva Exclusiva from Venezuela.

The article discusses the increased success of nonalcoholic beers. The author explains that sales of nonalcoholic beer in Europe have risen between 2003 and 2008, showing a gain in popularity. The article indicates that the quality of nonalcoholic beers has increased as production methods have changed. Rather than removing the alcohol after fermentation, brewers are fermenting the beer less, which gives a better taste and lowers the alcohol content.

A review of TD Tom Davies custom-made eyeglasses is presented.

The article discusses the puzzle the Rubix Cube created by inventor Erno Rubik. The popularity of the Rubix Cube in 2009 is discussed. Reasons why the author feels that the Rubix Cube is popular are mentioned, including its nostalgia value and the fact that it can be seen as a piece of art. Another puzzle that has been designed by Rubik that was premiered at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in February 2009 is mentioned.

The article evaluates the Creative Labs MP3 player, the Garmin Forerunner 50 sports watch, and the Samsung S860 camera.

The article presents an evaluation of various premium vodkas, including the Chopin, Potocki and Belvedere brands.