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Sleigh Bells first album, Treats.

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Zardoz is a super weird movie starring Sean Connery in red boner trunks.

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UK right-wing politicians, including allies of Nigel Farage, have privately urged Donald Trump’s team to avoid endorsing far-right activist Tommy Robinson, following Elon Musk’s calls for Robinson’s release from prison.

Musk, a close Trump adviser, has faced backlash for supporting Robinson, who is jailed for contempt of court and has a history of criminal convictions.

Farage and other mainstream UK conservatives have distanced themselves from Robinson, warning that such endorsements could harm their political credibility.

Musk’s controversial posts continue to stir tensions within UK and US political circles.

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Had a shower, shaved my neck, trimmed up the beard. I’m living on the edge.

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A post-election survey by Priorities USA found that voters in key swing states prioritized economic concerns like inflation over Donald Trump's role in the January 6 Capitol attack.

Many did not view Trump as a continued threat to democracy, including key Biden-to-Trump voters.

Efforts by Kamala Harris' campaign to highlight Trump’s authoritarian tendencies failed to resonate, as Trump's image as a "successful businessman" persisted.

Democrats underestimated voters’ lack of hostility toward Trump, particularly among younger non-white voters, complicating their strategy in the 2024 election.

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President Biden will sign the Social Security Fairness Act, boosting payments for nearly 3 million public service retirees by eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset.

The changes will increase benefits by an average of $360–$1,190 monthly, including backdated payments starting January 2024.

Advocates call it a historic victory for educators, firefighters, and others, correcting a 40-year inequity.

While some Republicans supported the legislation, others argued it was unsustainable and would hasten the program’s insolvency.

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A few years ago, I decided to take up running and wanted to leave my phone at home and just run with my Apple Watch. When I couldn’t find an app that suited my needs, I decided to build one myself. I shared the app here at launch and received incredible feedback.

2024 was a big year for the app – it expanded with a 5 to 10K plan and was even nominated for Apple Watch App of the Year! (It didn’t win, but being recognised alongside amazing apps like Kino and Lumy was such an honour.)

If you haven’t come across Watch to 5K before, here’s what it offers:

Key Features

  • Designed for beginners: Follow a 9-week plan with three runs a week. Each week’s schedule gradually builds up, and by the end, you’ll be able to run 5km in about 30 minutes.
  • Made for Apple Watch: Runs independently without needing your iPhone. Includes watch face complications to track progress and quickly start runs.
  • iPhone companion app: Track your progress with detailed stats, route maps, and health data. Celebrate milestones like running 5 minutes continuously or completing a distance goal with built-in achievements.
  • Data stored in Apple Health: All runs are stored in Apple Health, contributing to your activity goals while tracking key metrics like route, distance, speed, calories, and heart rate. You're data does not leave your device.
  • Listen to Music While You Run: Works alongside preferred music or podcast apps, automatically ‘dipping’ the volume for instructions and updates. Signals the halfway point, so users know when to head home. Features an easy-to-follow countdown timer with sounds and haptics.
  • Run indoors or outdoors: Use it outside or on a treadmill, with HealthKit ensuring accurate tracking wherever you run.
  • No account required: No signups, no logins, and no data collection – just download and run.

Pricing

The app is just £3.79 ($4.49), with no ongoing subscriptions (as they just don’t feel right for a beginner running plan). The 5 to 10K expansion can be unlocked for an additional £3.79.

Links

You can find more info about the app at WatchTo5K.com

The app is available on the App Store

I’d love to hear your thoughts, whether you’re new to the app or have been using it for a while.

Good luck with all your running goals in 2025! 🏃‍♀️

Ben

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