Daily Archives: July 26, 2025

I Watched It Happen in Hungary. Now It’s Happening Here.

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Jim deMaine

By David Pressman in the NYT (Thanks to Linda T.) Mr. Pressman served as the U.S. ambassador to Hungary from 2022 to 2025. As the most recent U.S. ambassador to Viktor Orban’s Hungary, I’m often asked if the Trump administration’s tactics … Continue reading →

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‘Old people are capable of more’: meet the female weightlifters in their 70s and 80s

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Forget the stereotype of the frail old woman who needs help carrying groceries – fitness mavens like Joan MacDonald show you can strength train at any age Madeleine Aggeler in The Guardian (thanks to Kate B.) Joan MacDonald is an … Continue reading →

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Convicted felon arrives in Scotland

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to John R. US President Donald Trump, the man heading the world’s biggest economy and one of the most powerful militaries, arrived in Scotland for a four-day trip on Friday, July 25, 2025. During the visit, he will hold … Continue reading →

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Pike Place Market car ban extended amid uptick in foot traffic

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Jim deMaine

by Nate Sanford in Crosscut Citing positive feedback, increased foot traffic and a need for more research, Seattle’s Pike Place Market is extending its car-free experiment through next spring. Market leaders aren’t yet ready to pull the trigger on permanently … Continue reading →

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