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ACIC thinks there are no legitimate uses of encryption. They’re wrong, and here’s why it matters

ACIC thinks there are no legitimate uses of encryption. They’re wrong, and here’s why it matters

Australia’s parliament is considering legislation to give new powers to the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) and the Australian Federal Police. These powers will allow them to modify online data, monitor network activity, and take…

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Oil rises as U.S., Europe reopen economies By Reuters

Oil rises as U.S., Europe reopen economies By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A diesel fuel nozzle with new European labels to standardise gasoline pumps in the EU zone is seen at a petrol station in Nice, France, October 12, 2018. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard By…

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Why I use the NRA as a case study for how nonprofits shouldn’t operate

Why I use the NRA as a case study for how nonprofits shouldn’t operate

The National Rifle Association keeps getting itself into trouble by flouting the best practices all nonprofits should follow. As I often explain to college and graduate students who are learning the basics of nonprofit management,…

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Antarctica is headed for a climate tipping point by 2060, with catastrophic melting if carbon emissions aren’t cut quickly

Antarctica is headed for a climate tipping point by 2060, with catastrophic melting if carbon emissions aren’t cut quickly

While U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken draws attention to climate change in the Arctic at meetings with other national officials this week in Iceland, an even greater threat looms on the other side of…

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EU grants partial truce to U.S. over Trump tariffs By Reuters

EU grants partial truce to U.S. over Trump tariffs By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium May 5, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union has agreed to a partial truce…

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Beer, doughnuts and a $1 million lottery – how vaccine incentives and other behavioral tools can help the US reach herd immunity

Beer, doughnuts and a $1 million lottery – how vaccine incentives and other behavioral tools can help the US reach herd immunity

A growing number of states, cities and companies are offering incentives to encourage people to get vaccinated. And the sweeteners keep getting bigger and better. New Jersey, for example, is picking up the tab for…

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Remember, Apple AirTags and ‘Find My’ app only work because of a vast, largely covert tracking network

Remember, Apple AirTags and ‘Find My’ app only work because of a vast, largely covert tracking network

Apple recently launched the latest version of its operating system, iOS 14.5, which features the much-anticipated app tracking transparency function, bolstering the tech giant’s privacy credentials. But iOS 14.5 also introduced support for the new…

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Oil mixed in tight range, Asia’s COVID-19 restrictions weigh on sentiment By Reuters

Oil mixed in tight range, Asia’s COVID-19 restrictions weigh on sentiment By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: An oil storage tank and crude oil pipeline equipment is seen during a tour by the Department of Energy at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Freeport, Texas, U.S. June 9, 2016.…

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The forgotten psychological cost of corruption in developing countries

The forgotten psychological cost of corruption in developing countries

Corruption is a crime which slows economic growth, undermines development, and causes inequality. With a cost to the global economy estimated at around US$2.6 trillion (£1.8 trillion) a year, it is often linked to politics…

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U.S. trade chief pressured to lift duties on Canadian lumber By Reuters

U.S. trade chief pressured to lift duties on Canadian lumber By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 12, 2021. Pete Marovich/Pool via REUTERS 2/2 By Jarrett Renshaw and David…

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