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Badenoch vows to ‘end blanket 20mph schemes’ for drivers as Tories aim to ‘get Britain moving again’

Badenoch vows to ‘end blanket 20mph schemes’ for drivers as Tories aim to ‘get Britain moving again’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Speed limits “widely ignored” by drivers would be raised under a Conservative government, the party has said. The pledge to review 20mph limits is part of a six-point Plan for Drivers announced by the Tories to “get Britain moving again”. This includes a commitment to “end blanket 20mph schemes”, which have been imposed by “Labour and their councils” across “entire towns and cities with no meaningful evidence base”. Schemes to cut speed limits to 20mph are increasingly common across the UK and Europe, often implemented to reduce crashes and injuries. Wales has 20mph as the default in built-up areas, and the Scottish Government committed to implementing the limit on “those roads where it is appropriate to do so”. Charity Living Streets reports 62 of 153 local authorities in England have adopted similar policies. Widespread 20mph speed limits have been blamed by location technology …

Innovative breeding blanket designs to advance fusion energy

Innovative breeding blanket designs to advance fusion energy

Published by skeptic

KIT’s Fusion Programme is developing innovative breeding blanket designs and advanced materials for fusion energy, addressing the challenges of material selection and performance in extreme environments to facilitate the transition to safe and efficient fusion power. At the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the Fusion Programme is navigating the complexities of extreme environments and utilising cutting-edge research to develop innovative breeding blanket designs and advanced materials essential for the successful implementation of fusion energy. KIT’s Fusion Programme drives the technological foundations for future fusion power plants by combining research excellence with system-level integration. It unites plant engineering, fuel cycle development, advanced materials, and plasma operation technologies within one coherent strategy. By leveraging unique infrastructures and strong cross-disciplinary expertise, KIT bridges fundamental research and industrial application. The programme supports the transition from experimental devices to safe, efficient, and industrially relevant fusion energy. At the same time, it trains the next generation of experts for research, industry, and regulatory bodies. How does KIT select materials for use in fusion? What properties are the most important, and what …

3 Great Heated Blanket Deals on My Favorite Affordable Models

3 Great Heated Blanket Deals on My Favorite Affordable Models

Published by skeptic

It is freakin’ cold out there. (Source: I am in Illinois, where the high temperature today was 12 degrees Fahrenheit and it felt like 6.) Sometimes it feels like my furnace can’t keep up, but luckily, I have several heated blankets around. I’ve tested them for our best heated blankets buying guide, and a few of my favorite picks are on sale right now. They’re easy to use, safe, machine-washable, and most important, they can keep you toasty warm even if winter is still keeping your locale in its icy and terrible clutches. Check out our related buying guides, like the Best Down Comforters, the Best Pillows, and the Best Mattresses, for more upgrades to your cozy winter setup. Bedsure Solid Flannel Electric Blanket for $90 ($31 off) Photograph: Louryn Strampe Bedsure Solid Flannel Electric Blanket This is my favorite budget heated blanket, and now it’s even more accessibly priced. It’s reversible, with one plush side and one fluffy sherpa side (the blanket is made of polyester). It has a short cord with a blue …

Photos: Snow and Ice Blanket the U.S.

Photos: Snow and Ice Blanket the U.S.

Published by José Betancourt

Brett Carlsen / Getty A statue of Bill Monroe covered in ice stands outside the Ryman Auditorium during a winter storm on January 25, 2026, in Nashville. Tanya Breen / Asbury Park Press / USA Today / Reuters A deer is blanketed in snow as the winter storm continues into the afternoon on January 25, 2026, in West Caldwell, New Jersey. Robert F. Bukaty / AP Sea smoke rises from Casco Bay at sunrise on a cold morning as a ferry makes its way to Portland, Maine, on January 24, 2026. Kent Nishimura / Getty Snow falls over the U.S. Capitol on January, 25, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Camden Hall / NurPhoto / Getty Ice hangs from power lines during a winter storm in Brentwood, Tennessee, on January 25, 2026. Adam Cairns / Columbus Dispatch / USA Today / Reuters Jace Johnston of Franklinton, Ohio, takes a photo over the Scioto River as a winter storm continued to dump snow on the Columbus area on January 25, 2026. Bryan Terry / The Oklahoman / USA …

This organic cotton weighted blanket is a soothing sofa addition

This organic cotton weighted blanket is a soothing sofa addition

Published by Sam Flores

What is the Karmara Karma Switch weighted blanket? Weighted blankets are said to have therapeutic properties for better sleep and to calm anxiety. In our roundup of the best, the Karmara Karma Switch was named our Best Buy. It came out on top thanks to its soothing, comfortable design and its ability to mould to the body to provide deep pressure stimulation (DPS,) similar to the feeling of a firm hug or being swaddled. Amid a sea of polyester weighted blanket designs, I like that the Karma Switch is made from breathable, organic cotton. The cover is removable and washable, and its design feels evenly balanced and not too heavy – more on that below. Priced at £140, it is more expensive than your average weighted blanket, but its considerate design is worth the extra spend. Upgrading your bedding? Check out our guides to the best duvets, mattresses and pillows too. JUMP TO: Having tested 17 weighted blankets for our full round up, I know what makes a comfortable and convenient design. I trialled various …