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Metal blades inches from a pretty face in a cold setting. And sequins — many sequins. This is not the plot of a B-horror movie — this is pairs figure skating at the Olympics . Spins, jumps and twirls all perfectly synchronized down to a millisecond and always a millimeter from disaster. See also: 16 Dazzling GIFs of Figure Skating Pairs at the Winter Olympics Photographers in Sochi captured the moments that might give you icy nightmares. Don't try this on your local frozen pond, aspiring skaters. Maylin Wende and Daniel Wende of Germany. Image: AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev/Associated Press Julia Lavrentieva and Yuri Rudyk of Ukraine. Image: AP Photo/Bernat Armangue/Associated Press Stefania Berton and Ondrej Hotarek of Italy. Image: AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda/Associated Press Kirsten Moore-Towers and Dylan Moscovitch of Canada. Image: AP Photo/Darron Cummings/Associated Press Ksenia Stolbova and Fedor Klimov of Russia. … [Read more...] about 12 Pairs Figure Skaters Millimeters From Disaster

DES MOINES — In the parking lot of a Hy-Vee supermarket on the north side of Des Moines, in the same beige strip mall as a Bernie Sanders campaign office, Isabella Miller is frustrated. The 65-year-old raised two kids after a divorce and struggled to make ends meet even while working two jobs. She missed utility bills and had to seek assistance. And the presidential candidates who make the capital of Iowa a frequent stop on the campaign trail, she said, don’t get it. Instead, they "just talk," she said, making the sign with her hand for a mouth yammering. With its first-in-the-nation caucus, Iowa is no stranger to the politics-media-industrial complex sweeping in to communities every four years. For presidential candidates, a diner becomes a town hall, a barn becomes a stage for a press conference, and a small college becomes the set for a nationally televised boxing match. Pundits stream in, pies are sold. The second Democratic presidential debate Saturday took place just two … [Read more...] about Outside the Iowa caucus spotlight, Iowans wait to be heard

The eagerly-awaited royal wedding is almost here as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to tie the knot on Saturday. But where is the ceremony? What time does it start? And what are the couple's plans after the service? Advertisement Here, we look at the full schedule for the couple's upcoming nuptials. 6am Roads closures near Windsor Castle will be enforced. Some routes will be shut from 10pm the previous night. 9am A total of 2,640 members of the public who have been invited inside the castle grounds for the wedding will begin to arrive. 9.30am-11.30am Wedding guests will arrive by coach at the castle's Round Tower and walk into St George's Chapel through the south door and take their seats. 11.20am Members of the Royal Family will begin to arrive and enter the chapel via the Galilee Porch, with some on foot and others arriving by car. Harry and his brother, the Duke of Cambridge, who is best man, will most likely arrive at … [Read more...] about Royal wedding 2018: Full schedule of Harry and Meghan’s big day

REUTERS: Microsoft Corp said on Friday it would close its retail stores and take a related pretax asset impairment charge of US$450 million in the current quarter. The Redmond, Washington-based software giant said it would continue to serve customers online, with team members working remotely from corporate facilities. A Microsoft spokeswoman told Reuters all current retail employees would be given an opportunity to remain with the company in different roles. “Speaking over 120 languages, their diversity reflects the many communities we serve," Microsoft Corporate Vice President David Porter said of the company's retail employees in a statement. "Our commitment to growing and developing careers from this talent pool is stronger than ever."The company also said it will rethink other spaces that serve all customers, including operating Microsoft Experience Centers in London, New York, Sydney, and Redmond campus locations. "This is a tough but smart strategic decision for (CEO) … [Read more...] about Microsoft to close physical stores, take US$450 mln hit

Presented by Facebook President Trump Donald Trump Sacha Baron Cohen calls out 'danger of lies, hate and conspiracies' in Golden Globes speech Sorkin uses Abbie Hoffman quote to condemn Capitol violence: Democracy is 'something you do' Ex-Trump aide Pierson planning run for Congress MORE " width="580" height="387" data-delta="1" /> Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Today is Monday, the start of Women’s History Month! Happy March! We get you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch. Alexis Simendinger and Al Weaver are the co-creators. Readers can find us on Twitter @asimendinger and @alweaver22. Please recommend the Morning Report to friends and let us know what you think. CLICK HERE to subscribe! Total U.S. coronavirus deaths as March 1 begins: 513,091. As of this morning, 15 percent of the U.S. population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump teases on 2024 run