The Democratic left is generating enthusiasm - and Republican anger. The movement is riding high ahead of the midterm elections, promising free childcare, universal healthcare and affordable rents. Both Republicans and Democrats have failed us, says Donovan McKinney of the Detroit chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.
WorldThe Stockholm Stock Exchange was in a good mood on Monday. By the close, the broad OMXS index was up 1.2 percent.
BusinessThe United States “got” Greenland from Denmark, US President Donald Trump claimed at an election rally in Georgia, Danish newspaper BT reports.
World politicsSkanska has secured an order worth approximately SEK 1.5 billion in New York City, according to a press release from the construction group.
BusinessAndreas Almgren hasn’t even made his marathon debut yet. But an audacious idea has already begun to take shape in the back of his mind. “There’s a possibility of running both the 10,000 metres and the marathon at the Olympics,” says the Swedish running star.
SportsFrölunda icon Joel Lundqvist’s No. 20 jersey is raised to the rafters ahead of the SHL match against Skellefteå. “It’s an unreal but absolutely fantastic feeling to be standing here today,” Lundqvist says in front of a packed Scandinavium.
Ice hockeyTraditional wine-producing countries are being squeezed by heat, drought and fires. At the same time, improved growing techniques, hybrid grapes and a warmer climate mean wine can be produced in more and more places. “We may have saved wine for humanity,” says Mike Juergens, who has started growing grapes in the Himalayas.
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