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Evening Standard 

Out by Tim Shipman review: An epic political saga draws to a close

At the launch of the final part of his magisterial Brexit quartet, author Tim Shipman offered three reasons why differing political groups should read it. The first were those still reeling from the Out result. The second were those who passionately wanted to get Out and blamed everyone else for not making the EU exit after the 2016 referendum work better to the UK’s advantage. The third were the oft-ignored Liberal Democrats, “because there’s a whole chapter about them”.

Ludwig von Mises Institute 

An Austrian Perspective on Tariffs

The election of Donald Trump has revived debate about tariffs and their effects. Austrian economists point out that the damage tariffs impose is not limited to increasing consumer prices. They also create major distortions in the markets.

Singletrack Magazine 

Good Vibes Only: Drafting A Squirrel

Today I drafted a squirrel. Pedalling along, the canal beside me steaming tendrils into the frozen air, my lead out squirrel sat on the frosted fence ahead. Spotting me, it turned tail and ran along the wooden rail, fluffy tail extended in a squirrely version of the superman. It must have had cold feet, its little paws leaving no prints, only the tch-tchickity-tchick of claws in the jagged ice crystals. I closed in on that…

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Macworld.com 

Turn any car into a tech-savvy ride this holiday season

Macworld

Holiday road trips are better when you’ve got all your apps right at your fingertips — safely, of course. This 10” wireless car display brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to almost any vehicle, making it an ideal gift for tech-savvy drivers or those stuck with older car setups, on sale for $99.97 at 50% off (reg. $199) through December 8.

Designed to keep things hands-free, this display syncs with your phone via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to give you access to navigation... Читать дальше...

Listverse 

10 Outstanding Archaeological Discoveries Unveiled in 2024

A lost Amazonian civilization, explicit erotic frescoes in a Roman house, and the grapeshot-damaged shoe buckle of a rebel Scottish chieftain. Those are just a sample of the outstanding archaeological finds reported during the course of 2024. Read on to find out how researchers have extended our knowledge of the human story through their excavations […]

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Err.ee (en) 

Tartu 2024's economic boost smaller than expected

Some hotels and restaurants did not see the expected rise in tourists during the Tartu European Capital of Culture program which ends this weekend. Compared to the rest of Europe, tourism in Estonia has generally been slower to recover since the pandemic.