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Trump says ‘ridiculous’ for US to maintain current support for NATO

Trump says ‘ridiculous’ for US to maintain current support for NATO

Published by Sam Flores

United States President Donald Trump said Thursday it is “ridiculous” for the United States to continue its “one-sided” relationship with NATO, less than a week before a NATO summit in Ankara. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: “They were not there for us!!!” and Washington’s relationship with NATO “is not reciprocal.” Trump has repeatedly lashed out at European allies over their response to the war in Iran. Trump also insists he wants Europe to take the lead role for its own defence, and Washington has already moved to scale back commitments. His Truth Social post on Thursday included a chart showing NATO spending, with the United States investing vastly more than the other member states depicted. Under pressure from Trump, NATO leaders agreed at a gathering last year to boost defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. The upcoming NATO summit, which will bring together 32 member states, will be held in the Turkish capital on July 7-8. The alliance, founded in 1949, became a US-led defence force credited with maintaining stability in …

“Simple activities are usually the most effective”—a doctor of physical therapy says these seven daily exercises will help maintain independence as you age

“Simple activities are usually the most effective”—a doctor of physical therapy says these seven daily exercises will help maintain independence as you age

Published by Jenni Sidey

We all know that staying active is essential to aging well and maintaining independence. The challenge is knowing what to do, where to start or how to do it without risking injury. “In clinical practice, I work with many individuals who want to stay active but are unsure how to do so safely,” Dr Corbin B. Skinner, a doctor of physical therapy at Houston Methodist in Texas, tells Fit&Well. Latest Videos From The solution, he says, is short, accessible routines that focus on balance, mobility, strength and endurance while minimizing risk of injury. “I often recommend a simple routine that can be done most days of the week and focuses on controlled, repeatable movements rather than intensity,” Skinner continues. You may like You don’t even need a gym. Just a chair, wall or counter for support, plus an optional pair of light dumbbells or a resistance band. This workout has proven effective, Skinner says, because it “rebuilds confidence by breaking movements into manageable steps and allowing people to succeed before progressing”. Start your week with …

Democrats maintain an edge in the fight for Congress as Trump gets poor marks

Democrats maintain an edge in the fight for Congress as Trump gets poor marks

Published by Sam Flores

President Donald Trump’s poor approval rating continues to weigh down his party ahead of the midterms — though the GOP has a slim measure of separation from the president, with Democrats holding a 5-point lead in the battle for control of Congress, according to a new national NBC News poll. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The poll — which was sponsored by More Perfect, a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to advancing democracy — found 49% of registered voters say they prefer to see Democrats control Congress as a result of this year’s elections, compared to 44% who prefer Republican control and 7% who are unsure. Independents lean toward Democrats by a 12-point margin, 46%-34%, as do majorities of Black and Latino voters, voters under 50 years old and those with a college degree. Republicans still have an edge among men, white voters and those without a college education. That 5-point Democratic lead on the generic ballot is essentially even with the NBC News poll conducted in …

A longevity-focused physical therapist says these are the five exercises you need to be doing as a senior to build strength and maintain independence

A longevity-focused physical therapist says these are the five exercises you need to be doing as a senior to build strength and maintain independence

Published by Jenni Sidey

If you’re over 70 and starting exercise for the first time, you’ll quickly realize that not all workouts are suitable for you. Some routines online are too challenging, while others are focused on getting big, bulging muscles. It’d be understandable if your goals might be more about staying mobile enough to get your groceries in from the car unaided. On top of that, if you’re stepping into a gym for the first time, seeing the array of machines and weights can be overwhelming. Latest Videos From So, I asked Jamie Bovay, founder and lead physical therapist at KinetikChain Denver, to outline a routine for any of our readers in the above position. He came back with give of the most important exercises for seniors to do as a once-a-week circuit workout. You may like “To best use your time, you can move into the next exercise with no break and then cycle through these five exercises for three rounds.” Here are the five exercises he suggests. Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips …

New study finds outdoor running helps maintain vitamin D levels

New study finds outdoor running helps maintain vitamin D levels

Published by Jenni Sidey

Vitamin D dips in winter as sunlight weakens, but a study of runners and non-runners found outdoor exercise helped protect levels naturally. Supplements supported immune balance, yet they did not boost performance, leaving a practical question about what really helps most. As winter settles in and daylight fades earlier each evening, your body quietly loses one of its most important natural resources. Vitamin D, often called the “sunshine vitamin,” depends heavily on sunlight exposure. During colder months, weaker ultraviolet B rays reach the Earth’s surface, and people spend more time indoors. For many, vitamin D levels begin to drop without warning. Researchers from the EHU-University of the Basque Country and the University of Urbino in Italy wanted to understand what this seasonal decline means for health and physical performance. Their study focused on recreational runners and non-runners during autumn and winter. Some participants took vitamin D supplements daily for eight weeks, while others did not. The findings revealed something both simple and powerful. Daily vitamin D supplementation helped maintain healthier blood levels and supported parts …

China Says Urgent Need to Maintain Iran War Ceasefire

China Says Urgent Need to Maintain Iran War Ceasefire

Published by Sam Flores

May 1 (Reuters) – China’s U.N. ambassador Fu Cong ⁠said ⁠on Friday it was ⁠an urgent necessity to maintain the Iran war ceasefire ​and that he was sure the Strait of Hormuz issue would be high ‌on the agenda if it ‌is still closed when U.S. President Donald Trump goes to China ⁠this month. Fu ⁠told reporters at the United Nations the strait needed to be ​reopened as quickly as possible. He said China was very concerned about remarks it had heard recently about the ceasefire being temporary and the need to ​initiate another round of attacks. “Iran needs to lift its restrictions on the ⁠Strait ⁠of Hormuz, and the U.S. ⁠needs ​to lift its naval blockade,” he said. “The most urgent issue is to keep ​the ceasefire. And ⁠the ceasefire needs to last, and there has to be a good-faith negotiation between the two sides,” he said. “I think the international community should be mobilized and raise our voices against the resumption of fighting.” Asked about President ⁠Donald Trump’s visit to China scheduled for …

I let a smart planter maintain itself while I was away for 2 months – here’s the result

I let a smart planter maintain itself while I was away for 2 months – here’s the result

Published by skeptic

pros and cons Pros Adjusts watering to its surroundings Learns how to maintain each plant Long battery life Cons Bridge required Costs add up with each planter Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a stereotypical plant-hoarding, book-loving, socially anxious millennial who writes about smart home tech for a living, I live for inventions like the LeafyPod. This smart planter lets you repot your own plant (as long as it fits) with your own potting soil, and then it basically takes care of it for you. Also: 10 useful smart home gadgets that make life so much easier (and most are discounted) I’ve had a Dieffenbachia in my LeafyPod for almost two months and am just now getting around to refilling its water reservoir for the first time. This, combined with app support and several months of battery on one charge make for a complete package for your plants. If this all makes you think, why would my planters need Wi-Fi? Let me prove why the LeafyPod is such a useful invention. Why …

Reform UK maintain poll lead after row with YouGov | Politics News

Reform UK maintain poll lead after row with YouGov | Politics News

Published by Sam Flores

This week’s YouGov/Sky News/Times voting intention poll has the following headline results: • Reform UK 25% (+2)• Green 19% (nc)• Conservatives 17% (-2)• Labour 17% (nc)• Liberal Democrats 14% (nc) The poll was taken on Sunday 15 March and Monday 16 March, with a sample of 2,329 respondents from YouGov’s online panel. This is the first poll since Nigel Farage and Reform UK publicly challenged YouGov’s approach, and the pollster agreed to supply more underlying data about each poll. How YouGov carries out voting intention polls During the last election campaign in 2024, YouGov changed how it conducts its weekly voting intention polls in an attempt to pick up tactical voting that has become an increasing feature of UK elections in recent years. It has continued to use this methodology since the election. Unlike other pollsters, YouGov’s methodology involves asking its online panel two voting intention questions: • How they would vote if a general election was held tomorrow• How they would vote in a general election if they were thinking specifically about their own …