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The Kaiser and a "Mediocre Man" Theory of History

The Kaiser and a "Mediocre Man" Theory of History A Case Study in the Historical Importance of Incompetence Wilhelm wished to be “the stag at every hunt, the bride at every wedding, and the corpse at every funeral.” Thomas Carlyle famously claimed that “The history of the world is but the biography of great men.” In his view, history only really “progressed” when a “great man” through his actions ushered in a new epoch.

The Congresswoman Who Got Trump’s Name Off the Kennedy Center

Three months ago, a 75-year-old lawmaker filed a complaint as part of an ongoing lawsuit in federal court, claiming that she had been unlawfully excluded from an upcoming board meeting that would determine the fate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It turned out that the invitation had landed in her spam folder—an admission that quickly became a political punch line, a real-life Veep episode in Washington politics. Today, the plaintiff—Representative Joyce Beatty—feels...

Amplified Arctic iceberg traffic reshapes benthic biodiversity

Abstract The Arctic is undergoing rapid warming, resulting in retreating sea ice and glaciers1, yet how cryospheric changes propagate into the deep ocean remains poorly understood2. Here we identify a climate-driven mechanism linking accelerating glacier disintegration to an increase in deep-sea hard-bottom habitats far beyond calving fronts. Seafloor observations in Fram Strait show a localized increase in the density and patchiness of dropstones delivered by debris-laden icebergs.

The Painful Truth About Long Covid

Nothing about long Covid adds up. Consider prevalence rates: How could one study find it affected 3.3 percent of the population of the UK but others an alarming 51 percent of South Americans and 86 percent of Egyptians? Or treatment methods: The BMJ’s systematic review of ways to treat long Covid lists two as supported by moderate evidence, cognitive behavioral therapy and physical exercise.

Rocks falling from melting icebergs host deep-sea oases of biodiversity

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Economy: why Poland is booming while eastern Germany falls behind

Eastern Germany risks falling behind, economists warn, while neighbours such as Poland are booming. What sets them apart, and what does the East need to turn things around? The 2026 Competitiveness Report for Eastern Germany warns this year that "the convergence process is in jeopardy".

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MAHA moms test their influence in US glyphosate fight

MAHA moms test their influence in US glyphosate fight MAHA activists see legislative wins, White House disappointments and question marks for the midterms as they seek to shape policy. On April 27, a few hundred protesters gathered in front of the United States Supreme Court in Washington, DC, holding signs with slogans like “How much cancer is acceptable?” and “Monsanto knew”. Inside, the court was hearing oral arguments in the case Monsanto Company v Durnell, which could make it harder to...

Scientists discover the master clock that controls biological growth and development

Scientists discover the master clock that controls biological growth and development - Date: - June 4, 2026 - Source: - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory - Summary: - A newly discovered genetic clock acts as the master timekeeper for development, orchestrating crucial bursts of gene activity throughout a worm’s growth. When the clock is disrupted, development stops, offering fresh clues about how growth-related disorders may arise. - Share: Imagine a train sitting at a station.

Newsom wants to claw back Trump fund cash as California burns billions on rail and other 'boondoggles'

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing a 100% tax on Californians who receive money from President Donald Trump’s new Anti-Weaponization Fund, a move that comes as critics accuse Newsom of running "slush funds" of his own."Anyone from California that receives any of those funds," Newsom said at a Wednesday news conference. "We want to tax 100% of those proceeds and that's an action the state of California can take.