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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
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The Chucky films span five decades and six direct cinematic sequels alongside a TV series and film reboot. And a new Chucky film is anticipated in 2026.
A Brief History of Deadly Dolls in Horror Cinema
The horror of “living” dolls lies in their uncanny resemblance to something that it is inherently not human. Their faces, whether of porcelain or plastic, mimic our own and so are imbued with an eerily uncanny hue. Read more
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Donald Trump speaking at the Republican Jewish Coalition Oct 29, 2023, photo by Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0).
Donald Trump’s Attack on Overseas Voters Is Erroneous and Dangerous
Language that suggests American citizens abroad are not really American fits into a larger pattern of stoking divisions—and of drawing ever tighter boundaries around who would be counted as “real” Americans. Read more
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The Science of Happier Dogs: 5 Tips to Help Your Canine Friends Live Their Best Life
As our most popular animal companion and coworker, dogs are very deserving of scientific attention. In recent years we’ve learned more about how dogs are similar to people, but also how they are distinctly themselves. Read more
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Cuffing Season: An Evolutionary Explanation for Why People Want to Settle down for the Winter Months
During the colder, darker months, people have been known to engage in “cuffing season,” which means attaching yourself to or having a physical relationship with someone just for the cold winter months. Read more
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Voting from Abroad: U.S. Citizens Living Overseas
All American citizens studying, working or living abroad for any reason are eligible to vote in U.S. federal elections using an absentee ballot. Read more
