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Nato chief Rutte: ‘Keep on dreaming’ if you think Europe could defend itself without US – as it happened | World news
If you think Europe could defend itself, ‘keep on dreaming,’ Nato’s Rutte tells EU lawmakers Rutte also tells EU lawmakers that if they think the EU or Europe as whole can defend itself without the US, they should “keep on dreaming”. He says Europe’s defence spending would then have to go massively up to 10%, with further need to buy…
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Wastewater’s role in antibiotic resistance in fresh produce
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: A carefully controlled lettuce irrigation study reveals that while secondary-treated wastewater can still carry antimicrobial resistance risks, tertiary treatment dramatically limits what reaches the crop. Study: Impact of treated wastewater reuse in agriculture on the transfer…
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Jay Duplass Breaks Down the New Rules For Making Indie Movies in 2026
Michael Strassner and Jay Duplass on the set of The Baltimorons. Image courtesy of the director. “The only reason I’m sitting here with you is because the belt broke, because I was holding a little bit of holiday weight.” That’s the explanation Michael Strassner offers for his still being alive, and sure enough, when we meet his semi-autobiographical character in…
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Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports
Gemma HandyBusiness reporter, St John’s, Antigua Gemma Handy Antiguan cannabis grower Michaelus Tracey says that a lot of effort is put into developing new strains Rub the leaf and inhale the fragrance, Michaelus Tracey is saying. The musky scent of this cannabis plant is distinctly different from the citrusy aroma of another that he is also holding. To the untrained…
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Row over non-Hindu entry into Badrinath Kedarnath temple
Dehradun: The debate on the entry of non-Hindus into temples under the Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee has intensified after it said that temples are not tourist centres and entry is not a matter of civil rights. Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi told PTI, “Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham are not tourist destinations. These are centres of the Vedic…
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Bitcoin Analyst Says the Time is Right for the Next BTC Price Bottom
Bitcoin (BTC) heads into the January close in dangerous territory as macro volatility factors ramp up. Bitcoin closes the week below key support in a move that opens the door to new lows. FOMC week dawns, but markets are focused on Japan, tariffs and geopolitical instability. Precious metals smash historic records while crypto fails to match them. Bitcoin short-term holders…
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Is cost-share needed for profitable soil health practices? – Agweek
FARGO, N.D. — Conserving, protecting and utilizing soil matters to producers. That was evident at the University of Minnesota and North Dakota State University Soil Management Summit and Dakota Innovation Research and Technology Conference, which joined together in Fargo and drew a significantly larger crowd than expected. Nearly 350 attendees came to learn about soil health practices as well as…
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UP couple jumps from second floor of restaurant trying to escape Bajrang Dal
A young couple were seriously injured after they jumped from the second floor of a pizza restaurant in Shahjahanpur of Uttar Pradesh, trying to escape the alleged harassment of Bajrang Dal members. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 24, at around 3.30 pm on Pizza 99, located above a Bank of India branch near Akarra Rasoolpur in the Kant police…
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Pentagon downplays China threat: What it means for US allies | Explainer News
The United States no longer views China as a top security priority, according to the Pentagon’s 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS), as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to focus on the Western Hemisphere in a break from a decade of foreign policy that saw Beijing as the biggest threat to US security and economic interests. The strategy document says US…
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Netflix new releases — 7 shows and movies you need to stream this week (Jan. 26-Feb. 1)
Netflix is all about “Bridgerton” this week. Yes, other shows are coming to the streaming service — and more than a few live events — but this historical romance drama is the talk of “the ton.” Here’s what to check out this week while you’re waiting on “Bridgerton” season 4 part 1 to drop, and what to watch once you’ve…
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