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Army soldier in Germany

Canceled faculty occasions, rising traces at army meals pantries, accumulating fears and the potential want for loans to remain afloat. US army households are already feeling the results of the authorities shutdown that’s stretching into its second week.

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Gold has all the time meant more than money for South Asian girls — it’s reminiscence, safety and quiet power. Whether gifted at delivery or saved for unsure days, every bit carries a private historical past. With costs climbing, that legacy could now supply one thing extra: safety.

Ice cream, mascarpone and milk-washed cocktails could sound like easy pleasures — however the ones served at a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Denmark contain a little extra something.

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A foodie’s delicacy in Southwest France. And we’re not speaking pastry!

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😋 Bon appétit: Tucked away in Bordeaux’s countryside, a discreet farm nurtures an indulgence from begin to end. Often paired effectively with crème fraîche, the delicacy comes from sturgeon fish. Hint: we’re not talking pastry!

💒 Serial bridesmaid: Although not fairly 27 clothes, this bride has worn loads of formal put on in the previous three years. After attending 15 weddings after which having her personal, here’s what NCS’s Madeline Holcombe has learned.

Child using smartphone

📱Denmark is planning to ban social media for customers underneath what age?
A. 10 years previous
B. 12 years previous
C. 14 years previous
D. 15 years previous
⬇️ Scroll down for the reply.

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🧠 Quiz reply: D. Denmark’s prime minister mentioned that on-line platforms are “stealing our children’s childhood”— and that the nation will transfer to ban social media for anyone under 15.

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