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Why forgotten food manufacturers deserve our thanks too

Why forgotten food manufacturers deserve our thanks too

The UK government’s list of key workers helping society to deal with the pandemic was a long one. But it seems to me that some of the people who really keep us going have been…

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4 ways Australia’s coronavirus response was a triumph, and 4 ways it fell short

4 ways Australia’s coronavirus response was a triumph, and 4 ways it fell short

Australia’s response to the coronavirus outbreak so far has been among the most successful in the world. From a peak of more than 400 cases a day, the rate has fallen to fewer than 20…

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FirstRand Group s’attend à une baisse de plus de 20 % de son bénéfice global au 30 juin 2020

FirstRand Group s’attend à une baisse de plus de 20 % de son bénéfice global au 30 juin 2020

(Agence Ecofin) – FirstRand Group a émis un profit warning au terme de son exercice annuel s’achevant à fin juin 2020. La baisse du bénéfice sera d’au moins 20%. Les résultats annuels du groupe bancaire…

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OPEC, Russia extend record oil cuts to end of July By Reuters

OPEC, Russia extend record oil cuts to end of July By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed oil pump jack is seen in front of displayed stock graph and Opec logo in this illustration picture By Ahmad Ghaddar, Rania El Gamal and Alex Lawler MOSCOW/DUBAI/LONDON…

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Gilat Telecom élargit son offre satellite à toute l’Afrique

Gilat Telecom élargit son offre satellite à toute l’Afrique

(Agence Ecofin) – Gilat Telecom a déclaré le 3 juin avoir amélioré son offre VSAT et propose désormais ses services en connectivité partout en Afrique. Intervenant depuis 20 ans en Afrique de l’Est et République…

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‘Am I going to get shot?’ kids ask, as brands try to explain racism and violence to children By Reuters

‘Am I going to get shot?’ kids ask, as brands try to explain racism and violence to children By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Muppets from Sesame Street, including Big Bird, arrive for the 42nd Annual Kennedy Awards Honors in Washington By Arriana McLymore NEW YORK (Reuters) – For 8 minutes and 46…

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Seven ways businesses can value black lives (beyond social media posts)

Seven ways businesses can value black lives (beyond social media posts)

Protests have erupted across the world in response to the killing of George Floyd on 25 May in the US. Then came #blackoutTuesday, where black squares dominated social media in a bid to show support…

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Les marchés financiers américains semblent avoir retrouvé de la sérénité, après plusieurs jours d’actions spéculatives

Les marchés financiers américains semblent avoir retrouvé de la sérénité, après plusieurs jours d’actions spéculatives

(Agence Ecofin) – Les gains de valeurs boursières se réduisent peu à peu lorsqu’on analyse l’ensemble des données des différents marchés financiers américains. Certaines valeurs technologiques qui ont tiré les indices vers le haut ces…

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Rabbinical reinforcements arrive in Argentina to step up kosher meat exports By Reuters

Rabbinical reinforcements arrive in Argentina to step up kosher meat exports By Reuters

© Reuters. Argentina’s Foreign Minister Felipe Sola looks on during a news conference after a meeting with Brazil’s Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo at the Itamaraty Palace Brasilia BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina is ready to…

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what can go wrong when governments let algorithms make the decisions

what can go wrong when governments let algorithms make the decisions

Algorithmic decision-making has enormous potential to do good. From identifying priority areas for first response after an earthquake hits, to identifying those at risk of COVID-19 within minutes, their application has proven hugely beneficial. But…

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