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Trump unveils results of $14m reflecting pool makeover in final appeal before midterms

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US president shares delayed results of chaotic renovation on DC site as Americans prepare to head to the polls

Donald Trump unveiled the delayed results of his $14m renovation of Washington DC’s Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in what is expected to be his final press conference before voters head to the polls for the midterm elections.

On the eve of a consequential election day, with polls indicating that most voters feel the US president has grown too focused on building projects in the nation’s capital, he stood in front of the newly opened reflecting pool to discuss – in detail – changes to the pool’s pipe, the grass surrounding the area and granite.

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A new way to make better use of ruthenium in single-atom catalysts

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Ruthenium (Ru) is a valuable metal used in catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in many industrial processes. It can help improve efficiency and reduce the energy needed for chemical production. However, because it is rare and expensive, scientists are looking for ways to make better use of it.

Migration is a moral issue for Burnham – but is he trying to please everyone?

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PM wants to tie Shabana Mahmood’s hard line on borders to recognition of the value of migration, but he may need to shout his conviction

While out on the campaign trail in Makerfield, Andy Burnham gave a glimpse into where he might land on Labour’s plans for immigration reform, which had already been decried by the left of the party as unfair while described on the right as electorally necessary.

Asked what he thought of Reform’s attack on “open borders Andy” – Nigel Farage’s early attempt to define him as soft on migration – the then Manchester mayor dismissed the charge as “ridiculous” and went on the defensive.

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Trump Delivers Final Midterm Message at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

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President Trump gave his final midterm pitch ahead of election day in front of the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial, where he focused on the refurbishment of the monument and railed against the Democrat candidates up for election on Tuesday. Trump also said that a deal with Iran 'could happen' as voters weigh the impact of the war on their midterm ballots. (Source: Bloomberg)