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European leaders are treading carefully when it comes to President Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine and Russia. They’re all for stopping the war but insist that Ukraine’s voice and sovereignty take center stage. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are vocal about Ukraine controlling its own territorial decisions, advocating for robust security measures to keep Russia from derailing Ukraine’s NATO or EU aspirations. The skepticism kicks in with Trump’s mention of potential land swaps, which many fear could favor Moscow. This concern is amplified by Ukraine’s absence from Trump’s recent summit with Putin in Alaska-a move that raised eyebrows across the continent. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk support a ceasefire as a starting point but stress that negotiations must prioritize Ukraine’s interests. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez summed up the sentiment: peace can’t be forced without Kyiv’s consent. With Trump push...

In this episode of  Over 35 and Up , we unpack what’s happening, why it matters, and what this unprecedented clash between local and federal authority could mean for the future of Washington, D.C. Listen to the podcast🔗 Washington, D.C. is at the center of a political and social firestorm after President Trump declared a “crime emergency” and invoked Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act. The move federalizes the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and brings in the National Guard—even though city leaders point out that crime has been trending at its lowest levels in decades. Attorney General Pam Bondi followed the declaration with another controversial step: appointing DEA Administrator  Terry Cole  as “Emergency Police Commissioner.” This decision effectively pushed aside MPD Chief Pamela Smith, rescinded the District’s sanctuary city protections, and ordered cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. On the ground, the impact has been swift and visible. More t...

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Remember when roasting coffee and fermenting everything was the thing? Still brewing your own beer or swimming in candle wax and fabric scraps? Well, there’s a new DIY trend in town — and it smells amazing. Say hello to making your own signature scent for laundry and body spray! 🧺✨ My current  There is something undeniably transcendent about scent.     It can change your mood. It can change your mind. All it takes is a whisper of vanilla, the brightness of citrus and a hint of cocoa. These are scent-stirring memories.  Perfume evokes a mood or emotion in a single breath. Perfumery dates back to ancient civilizations like Egypt, Mesopotamia, and India, where aromatic resins, oils, and incense were used in religious rituals and daily life.  The art of perfumery flourished in the Islamic Golden Age and later spread to Europe through trade, becoming a symbol of luxury and courtly elegance during the Renaissance.  By the 19th century, advancements in chemi...