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I would like to take you back to a certain time in the young life of our republic—a time that was filled with a deep sense of foreboding, a grim expectation that our national life was about to change radically, and a giddy appreciation nonetheless of the possibilities held out by the rapid advance of human knowledge. It was a time that has perhaps more than a little in common with the times we inhabit now. The year was 1857. Railroads did not yet cross the North American continent, but everyone knew that one day soon they would. The publication of Darwin's Origin of Species was two years away, but loud rumblings in the halls of science had already warned the keepers of religious faith that serious challenges lay ahead. The largest wave of immigration in the nation's history was pouring through the cities of the eastern seaboard. Though he would become President in four years, Abraham Lincoln in 1857 was no more widely known nationally than any former one-term Congressman is today. … [Read more...] about The Atlantic: A History

By Chris Mason Published 1 hour ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics EU-UK post-Brexit trade deal Boris Johnson is flying to Belfast to try to sort out the consequences of a Brexit deal he signed. Those consequences - known as the protocol - include checks on stuff crossing from England, Scotland and Wales to Northern Ireland and, still, no fully devolved government at Stormont. So what's he trying to achieve? Think of it as four-dimensional diplomacy. At least. Here are the moving parts: The Democratic Unionist Party, who hate the protocol because they see it as detaching Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK. They won't go back into power sharing government at Stormont unless it changes. The European Union, who say, 'Look you signed this international agreement Boris Johnson, don't try to unpick it now'. The White … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson faces knotty diplomatic challenge in Brexit deal talks

What changes are being made to the Highway Code? This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sign up for FREE for car tips every driver needs to know SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Transport Minister Grant Shapps reportedly suggested making the change to two-year MOTs in recent Cabinet meetings, where Boris Johnson instructed ministers to come up with plans to tackle the financial disaster plaguing the UK. The UK has some 32.5 million vehicles registered on its roads; one of the biggest driving nations in Europe. Related articles Older drivers slam ‘unacceptable’ maximum driving age proposals Driver towed away neighbour’s car … [Read more...] about Drivers urged to carry out own safety checks amid calls for yearly MOTs to be scrapped