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Scene from 1965 animated television special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" by Charles Schulz.
Why “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Almost Didn’t Air
Back in the 1960s, commercial realities almost derailed Schulz’s special, yet those same forces ultimately ensured its broadcast. The result is a lasting touchstone of innocence, hope and belief. Read more
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A health professional gives a polio vaccine to a young refugee at Pagag South Sudanese refugee reception center, Gambela, Ethiopia ( June 2014). Photo courtesy of UNICEF Ethiopia (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) via Flickr.
Poliovirus Found in Wastewater in Spain, Germany and Poland
In recent months, poliovirus has been detected in wastewater in Germany, Spain and Poland. This discovery is a wake-up call for Europe, which was declared polio free in 2002. Any gaps in vaccination coverage could see a resurgence of the disease. Read more
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The Jardins del Doctor Pla i Armengol offer beautiful views of Barcelona. Photo by Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) via Flickr.
Doctor Pla i Armengol Gardens: A Green Island in Horta-Guinardó
Horta-Guinardó is proudly the greenest district in the city; it boasts more public parks and gardens than any other. The Jardins del Doctor Pla i Armengol is one of these spaces, and one with some of the most interesting history. Read more
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How Home Fragrances Can Impact Indoor Air Quality—And Your Health
Many of us use fragrances to help create a cozy, festive feeling in our homes. From gingerbread, cinnamon and pine scented candles to frankincense and myrrh diffusers, it’s becoming increasingly popular to use scents to evoke the Christmas spirit. Read more
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New Study: COVID Caused Cancer Tumors to Shrink in Mice
A fascinating new study has revealed an unexpected potential benefit of severe COVID infection: it may help shrink cancer. Read more
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Donald Trump at a at a "Chase the Vote" rally at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona, June 6, 2024. Photo by Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons.
How Europe Can Prepare for Trump 2.0
After an unprecedented political comeback and sweeping victory, Donald Trump will soon be the 47th US president. What does this mean for Europe, and how can EU countries prepare for four more years of Trump? Read more
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Women Are at a Higher Risk of Dying from Heart Disease
Too often, women with symptoms of cardiovascular disease are sent away from doctor’s offices because of gender biases that “women don’t get heart disease.” Read more
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The sculptire "Carmela" by Jaume Plensa (2015) sits next to the Palau de la Música Catalana. Photo by Antonio Lajusticia Bueno courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
Many of the walls of this part of the city date back over 1,000 years. The past few decades have seen it transform into a warren of trendy coffee and craft beer bars, tapas restaurants, alternative fashion shops, artists’ studios and upscale hotels. Read more
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Mediterranean recluse spider (Loxosceles rufescens).
Deadly Spiders in Europe: How Worried Should We Actually Be?
If you were fond of poking your hands into every nook and cranny, and were very unlucky, a walk in the Spanish countryside could result in a painful bite from one of the country’s larger arachnids. Read more
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Can “Peace of Mind” and “Expat Finances” Coexist in Spain?
Peter Dougherty loves his work at BISSAN Wealth Management. He helps a wide range of clients prosper amidst a variety of ever-changing cross-border financial circumstances. Peter says it’s all part of a “typical day’s work” for him. Read more
