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Washington Post
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
I'm a married polyamorous mom. The MAGA singles could learn from me.
Regarding the June 21 Style article 'MAGA and the single girl': I was struck by conservative Instagrammer Arynne Wexler's description of liberal women as 'androgynous pixie haircut unbathed Marxist freaks in polycules.' Bravo on the clever turn of phrase, Miss Wexler. Impressive use of your Ivy League education to bash polycules.
Irish Times
25-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Times
Covid cases rise by more than 60% in last fortnight, mainly affecting the elderly
The number of Covid-19 cases notified the State has risen by more than three-fifths over the last two weeks, the infectious diseases watchdog has said. Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) data shows there were 353 cases of the virus reported in the week ending June 21st, compared to 332 the previous week and 216 during the week before. Those aged 65 or older represented the largest proportion of cases last week, though the number of cases in this cohort fell slightly when compared to the week before. During the past week 120 people were admitted to hospital with Covid, down on the 122 cases in hospital in the week before. READ MORE One patient with the virus was admitted to intensive care. There were no Covid-related deaths last week. In the previous week, there were two deaths. There were 28 outbreaks of Covid-19 last week, all of which were in healthcare and residential institutions. Of the outbreaks in healthcare settings, 13 were in nursing homes, 10 were in hospitals and four were in residential homes. There was one outbreak in a community hospital/long-stay unit. Official Covid-19 figures are acknowledged to underreport the true prevalence of the virus, due to a reduction in testing since the pandemic. The increase in cases is expected, as the virus tends to have two peaks: one during winter and another in summer. The summer peak tends to be connected to waning immunity, more transmissible variants and human behaviour such as increased travel and spending more time in air-conditioned indoor spaces. Covid variant LP8.1 represented 38 per cent of cases notified over the past five weeks. This variant began to increase in prevalence earlier this year, however the HSE said 'there is no evidence to date of an increase in clinical severity or reduction in vaccine effectiveness against severe disease among currently circulating variants'. There is also a new variant called NB.1.8.1, which was detected last January. The HPSC said NB.1.8.1 accounted for 15 per cent of cases over the past five weeks. However, its prevalence declined slightly over the past three weeks. The World Health Organisation (WHO) in May designated this strain of Covid as a 'variant under monitoring', and the public health risk posed by it was 'evaluated as low at the global level'. Earlier this month, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said NB.1.8.1 was circulating at low proportions in Europe, but was 'expected to rise in the coming weeks'. The centre said population immunity has 'most likely fallen' due to low circulation of the virus last winter, which may lead to increase in infections, 'but also of hospitalisations in the coming weeks, particularly among groups at risk of severe disease, such as older adults'.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ETH Drops 8% in Flash Crash, Recovers After Buyers Step In
Ether (ETH) ETH experienced a sharp flash crash during the 21:00 hour on June 21, falling 7.56% from $2,406 to $2,224, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model. The sudden price drop triggered heavy trading activity, with more than 751,000 ETH changing hands—nearly five times the average hourly volume. Despite the steep decline, buyer interest surged around the $2,250 level, helping the asset recover to $2,292. During the hour following the crash, ETH rose 0.19% from $2,287.54 to $2,291.92. A volume spike at 05:58 accompanied a 3.15% price jump on 7,314 ETH, establishing a new support zone near $2,290. The price action that followed formed an ascending channel with higher lows, signaling increased buyer engagement as conditions stabilized. Technical Analysis Highlights ETH dropped 7.56% from $2,406 to $2,224 during the 21:00 hour on June 21. Trading volume spiked to over 751,000 ETH, nearly five times the typical hourly average. At 05:58, ETH surged 3.15% from $2,283.94 to $2,291.09 on 7,314 ETH volume. Price action formed an ascending channel with higher lows after the crash. A new support zone formed around $2,290, with resistance testing at $2,297 between 06:17 and 06:20. Volume remained elevated during the recovery, indicating improved liquidity. Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Could trees know when the summer solstice is?
This article was originally featured on The Conversation. People have been celebrating the summer solstice with elaborate rituals since prehistoric times. But humans aren't the only species to take mark June 21 as a special time. Studies are showing the summer solstice is an important cue for plants too. Recent studies, including one of my own, have proposed that trees may use the longest day of the year as a key marker for their growth and reproductive cycles. The solstice seems to act like a calendar reminder for trees. For example, at the solstice, trees growing in cold places slow down the creation of new wood cells and focus their energy on finishing already formed but still incomplete cells. This ensures trees have time to complete cell construction before winter hits. Incomplete cells are damaged by freezing winter temperatures, rendering them useless for water transport the following year. Along similar lines, trees use the solstice to fine-tune the 'winding down', or senescence, of their leaves in preparation for autumn. Senescence allows the tree to reabsorb critical nutrients from the leaves before they fall. This process is timed to balance missing out on sunlight from 'winding down' too early, against leaving it too late and losing nutrients if still-green leaves are killed by autumn frosts. Satellite observations of forests, and controlled experiments in greenhouses, reveal that warmer temperatures immediately prior to the solstice cause the onset of leaf browning to start earlier that autumn. In contrast, warmer temperatures just after the solstice slow down the senescence process. This means a longer transition period from green to fully brown leaves. This fine-tuning enables trees to extend the period of photosynthesis in years when temperatures stay warmer for longer, so they don't miss out on these favourable conditions. But not all scientists are convinced. From an evolutionary perspective, the solstice may not be the best seasonal marker for timing these transitions. For example, in forests in the far north, leaves do not appear until early June, only days before the solstice, and the growing season can extend late into October. In these forests, using the solstice to initiate the winding down process makes little sense for trees that have only just started growing for the year. Nevertheless, there is more consensus about plants using the solstice to synchronise reproduction. In many plants, especially trees from the temperate mid-latitudes, the number of seeds they produce varies dramatically year on year, known as masting. A large European beech tree can produce hundreds of thousands of seeds in a bumper year (a 'mast event') and forgo reproduction altogether in other years. Beech trees vary their annual seed production in step, often on a continental scale. They do this to increase the efficiency of their reproduction. A small moth, Cydia fagiglandana, lays its eggs in beech flowers. When the grubs hatch, they eat and destroy the developing seeds. Cycles of famine and bumper years help protect their seeds from these moths. UK beech trees typically lose less than 5% of their seeds to Cydia because the cycles starve the moths into low numbers ready for masting years. But when trees are out of sync, seed loss can increase to over 40%. For decades we have known that beech mast events happen in the year after a warm summer. These warmer temperatures trigger an increase in the formation of flower buds. More flower buds usually lead to a greater crop of seeds that autumn. Scientists have long puzzled over how beech trees across Europe seem to use the same seasonal window to control mast events. Their seed production is determined by temperatures in late June and early July, irrespective of where they grow in Europe. But how can a beech tree know the date? In my team's 2024 study, we showed that they use the solstice as a seasonal marker. As soon as the days start to shorten after the solstice, beech trees across Europe seem to simultaneously sense the temperature. Anywhere temperatures are above average in the weeks following the solstice can expect to have a mast event the next year. Weather conditions in the weeks before the solstice, by contrast, seem to be irrelevant. As seen on weather maps, warm and cool spells tend to occur simultaneously over large areas. This allows beech trees to maximise the synchrony of their reproduction, whether that is investing in a mast year (warm temperatures), or forgoing reproduction for a year (low temperatures). Using a fixed marker like the solstice is the key to achieving this synchrony, and the benefits that come from it. The evidence for this phenomenon has come from observations across dozens of forests across Europe. However, my research group is collaborating with about a dozen other groups in Europe to test this effect by manipulating the temperature of beech branches before and after the solstice at different sites. Ongoing research I am involved with seems to show flowering genes are activated at the summer solstice. Also, studies into the circadian rhythms of plants show they have mechanisms in their molecules that allow them to detect and respond to tiny changes in day length. This is the basis for that extraordinary scale of synchronised reproduction. If the weather is warm over the next month or so, then there is a good chance that beech trees in your local area will have heavy seed crops next autumn. What's more, trees across the UK and into northern and central Europe will probably be doing the same.
UAE Moments
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Your Love and Relationship Horoscope for June 21th, 2025
These sun signs are likely to witness these changes in love today. Find daily astrological predictions for all sun signs for June 21. We recommend reading the horoscopes for your rising sign. Aries Love Horoscope Today, you may encounter hidden obstacles trying to sabotage your love quest. Be on guard whether they show up as work demands, self-doubts, or unwanted life events. Keep listening to your heart's voice even when your world seems cacophony. Don't let the external factors prevent you from making the right decisions. Be straightforward with your goals and keep your mind on the prize. Taurus Love Horoscope Today, you and your other half could discuss the different ways you can raise the quality of your dwelling. You will be inspired to create a climate of peace and happiness by redesigning furniture, adding cosy touches, or simply spending quality time together. By putting each other first, you will be able to establish a closer relationship and build a stronger connection. Gemini Love Horoscope Today is a special occasion to celebrate your uncommon connection with your partner. While the noise of daily living is constant, the little moments that make your relationship unique can be missed. Spend a moment to pause and reassess the love in your life. Whatever it is, a shared laugh, a tender caress, or a little attentive gesture, make these moments count and let them strengthen your bond. Read More: The Best Careers for Each Zodiac Sign Click here to follow our WhatsApp channel for tarot readings, love, health, career, and Chinese horoscopes delivered to your phone daily! Cancer Love Horoscope Today's love horoscope advises you to discard prejudices and give a second chance to someone you recently had a date with. Do not get demoralized; it could just be that what you think is a mistake will be a lesson in the end. Analyze this experience and use it as a step towards personal development. Let it be a lesson on how to apply the same to your dating and relationships. Keep a positive attitude. Leo Love Horoscope As you navigate the complicated lines of romance, you may encounter some family intervention or confusion. However, your love life belongs to you, and you have to make the decision for yourself; not everyone will understand or support your decision. Trust yourself and your heart, even if other people's opinions are against you or your relationship. Be confident about your choices and avoid being overly aggressive. Virgo Love Horoscope The day could start well, but the end may be rough. You might have a minor conflict with your partner regarding money or plans. Although disagreements are normal in any relationship, you should deal with them with care and respect. Attempt to take your mate's point of view and look for areas of compromise. This could be an excellent chance to be there for each other, not only when things are good but also when things get tough. Libra Love Horoscope Today, you will get to spend some special time with that person who has your heart and wants you back for your caring nature. The atmosphere will be relaxed, with genuine smiles and friendly conversations, creating a special connection to set the tone for romance. Take the chance to strengthen existing bonds and let your uniqueness be a part of your conversations. Scorpio Love Horoscope The stars are aligning for you to make connections that could turn into something really special. Consider using social networking or dating platforms to engage with potential matches. You could try a few flirty texts, and you may just find your way to someone new. Do not hesitate to be open and let your cheerful personality stand out. Trust your inner feelings and follow your heart. Sagittarius Love Horoscope Watch out for the little moments and small bonds that build today, which could be the basis for something lasting. Keeping your heart and mind open is a great way to find the love that you deserve. Enjoy the process and allow the journey of finding that one person. Patience and persistence will eventually lead you to the kind of relationship you've been waiting for. Be willing to learn new life lessons as you move along. Capricorn Love Horoscope Today is not the most favourable time for new relationships to emerge. Therefore, there is no need to feel discouraged if things do not go as planned. Rather than wasting time on things that make you unhappy, use your energy on activities that make you happy and complete. If committed, spend time saying those sweet nothings to each other, reassuring your partner, and moving your bond forward. Aquarius Love Horoscope Your unique ideas make you interact with others. Use this extra energy and show your personal side to the world. Your individuality attracts your friends, who may ask you for advice. Rest assured, there is a great chance you will be surprised when one of these relationships develops a romantic side. Keep an open mind to new connections, and let yourself be carried away into the flow of life! Pisces Love Horoscope You may find yourself remembering your previous relationships and trying to make sense of your patterns. If you have repeatedly postponed the discussion on any issue, you should tackle it now. Now that you understand the underlying factors, take stock of your behaviours and wishes. Don't avoid tackling nagging questions or worries preventing you from creating bonds.
