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Russian rouble collapse exposes deep problems in the country’s economy
The Russian rouble dropped to 110 against the US dollar on November 27, its lowest level since the start of the war in Ukraine. It has since rallied slightly, but the rouble is still down by 8% ...
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Do you know what populism is? Research suggests most don’t, but some view it with disdain anyway
People in Canada, the United States, Italy and France have very different perceptions of what populism is. Here’s why it’s important.
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Why Ireland’s government was one of the few worldwide to be re-elected this year
At the end of a year that saw parties around the world punished by voters, Ireland’s centre-right Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have managed to avoid the incumbents’ curse. The coalition partners’ ...
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Noam Chomsky at 96: The linguist, educator, philosopher and public thinker has had a massive intellectual and moral influence
Noam Chomsky’s notion of the human instinct for freedom ties together his many intellectual pursuits, from educating creative, independent citizens to rejecting social and economic hierarchies.
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Rape survivors like Gisèle Pelicot are choosing to speak out, refuting the idea that they should feel shame
The high-profile rape case of Gisele Pelicot in France speaks to a possible shift following the rise of the #MeToo movement ...
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NEOWISE, the NASA mission that cataloged objects around Earth for over a decade, has come to an end
Once the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer couldn’t survey widely anymore, NASA scientists switched gears and began using the spacecraft for planetary defense.
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Wildland firefighters face up to $20,000 pay cut if Congress doesn’t act − that’s taking a toll on a workforce already under stress
Firefighters work long hours to protect communities, often in dangerous conditions and for low starting pay. Surveys show the impact that can have on their physical and mental health.
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We surveyed hundreds of vacationers to confirm this ancient wisdom: The journey matters as much as the destination
Stevens, Associate Professor of Marketing and International Business, University of Toledo Stacie Waites, Assistant Professor of Marketing, University of North Carolina Wilmington Vacationers like ...
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African migrants can drive growth in their home countries – but three barriers stand in the way
The idea that migration is closely linked to development has long been pervasive on the African continent. The main reason for this is that migrants – those travelling from rural to urban areas, as ...
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New IRS funding boosted tax enforcement and improved taxpayer services during the Biden administration
~ South Africa has taken over the G20 presidency from Brazil – what lessons can it learn?
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South Africa has taken over the G20 presidency from Brazil – what lessons can it learn?
South Africa has taken over the presidency of the world’s premier economic forum, the G20, from Brazil. The G20 presidency operates on a troika system made up of the current, previous and next holders ...
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Leading the charge: how regenerative business leadership can improve social, environmental, and economic systems
Regenerative business empowers communities, boosts resilience, and can improve the environment. The RIFT model can help CEOs drive this shift, balancing profit with purpose for lasting, net-positive ...