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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron walked out on Rutte on Saturday, Bloomberg reported, after being unable to agree on the nature of the $860 billion package during negotiations in Brussels. As of Monday morning, leaders have still been unable to reach a deal. A central issue was how much of the package would be given as grants and how much would be given as loans. Germany and France want around $456 billion to be given freely, while Rutte and his allies from Austria, Denmark and Sweden want the figure to be lower, Bloomberg said, citing an unnamed French diplomat....

To prevent stomach aches, take a stomach-acid blocker like Pepcid Complete about 30 minutes before eating. Stomach aches caused by indigestion may be accompanied by heartburn, another symptom of indigestion. Antacids can help manage indigestion, but they don’t treat the root cause. Work with your doctor to manage the causes of your indigestion and keep stomach aches away long-term. Do not use laxatives for more than 2 weeks at a time as your body may become dependant on them....

Nail polish remover works too as an alternative to traditional rubbing alcohol, but may prove damaging to fabric. If you’re at all concerned whether it’s going to leave a stain of its own, do a test scrub of the nail polish remover on a part of your jeans that won’t be easily seen, such as the inside or the bottom of a pant leg. Use some more rubbing alcohol and apply it to the stain if you’re not yet getting the results you’d like....

If you’re dealing with a particularly old ink stain, you may want to cover the area with plastic wrap while it soaks. If the ink is relatively new, this probably isn’t necessary. If you have sensitive skin, you may want to wear plastic gloves while working with rubbing alcohol. If necessary, apply more rubbing alcohol to your rag and repeat the process. If you have sensitive skin, you may want to wear plastic gloves while working with acetone....

If you have a hair diffuser attachment for your blow dryer, use it to dry your hair. Set it for a low speed and point it away from your roots to keep from frizzing your hair. [3] X Research source You could also use an anti-frizz serum. Just apply it from about 1⁄4 in (0. 64 cm) from your scalp all the way down to the ends of your hair....

Include at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity cardio exercises each week. This is any type of activity that gets you to sweat and makes you slightly out of breath. [3] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source For more results like quicker weight loss, increase your cardio time to 200 or 300 minutes per week....

Brisk walking. Jogging. Swimming. Biking. Skating. Regularly exercising before, during, and after your period will benefit your entire body, especially if you’re prone to painful menstrual cramps. Head-To-Knee Forward Bend: Sit with your legs extended in front of you, with your toes facing upwards. Bend the right knee so that the sole of your foot presses against your inner thigh. If that is too far for your to bend, rest your foot on your inner calf instead....

Sun spots: These dark brown clusters can take months, or even years, to show up in sun-exposed areas. Once they show up, they usually don’t fade unless you treat them. This pigment shift stays near the surface of the skin, so you can treat it with creams and scrubs. Use sunscreen daily to prevent sun spots or to keep them from getting worse. Melasma (Chloasma): These dusky, symmetrical spots stem from hormone changes during birth-control use or pregnancy....

Write out your thoughts. Often times, your emotions can be chaotic after a fight. Take some time to jot down how you feel and the things you regret. Remind yourself that fights are a natural part of any relationship. If handled correctly, however, they can make your friendship stronger. You might say something like “I am so sorry for saying those hurtful things that I said to you and I know that that behavior is unacceptable....

Pruning in the winter is generally easier because the leaves have been shed and the framework of the plant is exposed. A good rule of thumb is to remove half of the prior year’s growth. [1] X Research source Pruning the branches will direct the plant’s energy to the flower. [2] X Research source This is known as a “hard prune” and it will stimulate strong growth, as this is a plant that can grow aggressively....

If you have very thin hair, stick with regular conditioner. The extra-strength ingredients in a hair mask can be damaging to your hair.

The mounting hardware for a Ribba frame includes 2 slide-on retention clips and a length of metal wire. IKEA’s Ribba frames are available in both square and rectangular shapes in a wide range of dimensions. [2] X Research source Each side of the frame will have 1-2 flexible metal tabs, depending on the size you selected. These tabs are responsible for holding the backing in place. Be careful not to apply any pressure to the frame itself....

Standing across from the New York Stock Exchange, the statue debuted a white lace collar in homage to Ginsburg’s instantly recognizable fashion piece. The bold new look also appeared in a full-page New York Times ad from State Street Advisors, below the line, “Here’s to the original.” Since Fearless Girl was unveiled in New York in 2017, it has become a powerful monument to female empowerment. The clever connection to Ginsburg is no accident, with the powerhouse Supreme Court justice known for a career dedicated to championing women’s rights and eliminating gender-based discrimination....

Fear of an imminent bloodbath has seized Burundi. The tiny central African nation contains the same combustible mix of Hutus and Tutsis as neighboring Rwanda; tribal violence there last year cost a million lives and displaced as many as 3 million people. Poor. largely agricultural and desperately overcrowed, Burundi has been in almost constant turmoil since the country’s first democratically elected president, Melchior Ndadye, a Hutu, was gunned down in an attempted military coup by Tutsi hard-liners in October 1993....

Big Al, as the creature is known, would be a victim of “culling,” a practice in Australia that allows people to shoot the kangaroos in order to control their population size. The culls reportedly help protect grasslands and the population sizes of other creatures, like lizards. Yahoo News Australia reported that on Tuesday morning, flyers were distributed warning residents of the area to stay away, as a kangaroo cull would be underway that night....

U.S. Magistrate Judge David Peebles ruled last week that Fine’s wife, Laurie Fine, is entitled to some documents from 2005 for her libel suit against ESPN. The university had claimed it could withhold the documents because they were their lawyers’ work in anticipation of a possible lawsuit. Peebles reviewed the records and determined they were prepared during the ordinary course of business. Unless the university appeals, Peebles said it has to produce the documents within three weeks....

In denying the vast majority of the school’s motions to dismiss cases, U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger brings the question of whether the university will pursue a settlement in the case. MORE: Less talk, swift action needed | Jones: No culture problem at UT Eight women, identified only as Jane Does, sued the university in February, alleging a pattern and practice of deliberate indifference to sexual assaults and misconduct by Tennessee athletes....

The decision was made on the grounds that the sailors defied the vaccination mandate on religious grounds. These sailors are part of the very few sailors that have not been vaccinated, as at least 98.5 percent of active and reserve Navy members have been vaccinated. The ruling is a blow to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s push to make vaccines mandatory for all branches of the military. “The Navy servicemembers in this case seek to vindicate the very freedoms they have sacrificed so much to protect,” wrote U....

Federer struck the first blow for the defending champions in what could be the last edition of the event, beating Zverev 6-4 6-2 in Perth on Saturday. Kerber kept the tie alive by winning the second rubber in straight sets, Bencic going down 6-4 7-6 (8-6). There was a sense of deja vu as the same quartet returned to the court to decide who will claim the title, just as they did last year....