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150 years ago, the Metre Convention determined how we measure the world — a radical initiative for the time
A radical initiative for its time, the Metre Convention ultimately birthed a system of measurement that would transcend ...
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PM unveils £2bn transport boost to stop North being 'held ransom' by outdated system
Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled what he says is a major transport boost to stop the North being "held to ransom" by a Victorian-era system. The prime minister said the £2.15bn investment was a ...
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David Oliver: Trump weaponizing the international trade system
Make no mistake, this administration is determined to fundamentally reshape a global trading system which it now sees as incompatible with American interests. Enjoy the latest local, national and ...
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Using a ‘Tiny Bit of Math’ May Improve Your Heart Health, Study Suggests
Your average daily heart rate is a useful metric; so is your daily step count. Combining the two might be even better. By Matt Richtel Many people use a smartwatch to monitor their cardiovascular ...
Toronto Sun24d
Another ex-Raptors star trashes his time living in Toronto
We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Shades of Raptors legend Antonio Davis lamenting that his kids had to learn the metric system or Chris Bosh saying Toronto players couldn’t get ...
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Using natural experiments to evaluate population health and health system interventions: new framework for producers and users of evidence
32 That framework highlights the value of a complex systems perspective for evaluation because considering a natural experiment event as a disruption within a system can help identify the breadth of ...
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The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered PC: Full System Requirements
This enhanced version of the 2020 PS4 classic brings improved visuals and performance, but to fully enjoy the experience, you’ll need to ensure your PC meets the system requirements. If you have a ...
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Utah governor signs bill ending universal mail-in ballot system
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) has signed legislation that will end the state’s universal vote-by-mail system and instead require registered voters to sign up if they want to cast their ballots by ...
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A spring training’s worth of the automated ball-strike challenge system: Are robot umps coming to MLB?
The New York Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. showed how to confidently use the still-in-trial Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) in a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox last week – so ...
The Conversation24d
US stands on the brink of a constitutional crisis as Donald Trump takes on America’s legal system
Associate Professor and Director: Centre for American Legal Studies, Birmingham City University As the 19th-century French political philosopher, Alexis de Tocqueville, memorably observed ...
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How are communities grappling with Iowa's proposed property tax system overhaul?
Iowa Republican lawmakers held their first subcommittee hearings on a significant overhaul of the state's property tax system. The proposal aims to eliminate the state's rollback mechanism ...