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Zimbabwe holds first treasury bill auction in seven years

Zimbabwe holds first treasury bill auction in seven years

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has held its first auction of government debt since 2012, in a move marking a significant change in policy. But the news follows an announcement by Zimbabwe’s finance minister that…

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Investors eye wobbling energy sector as gauge for Delta fears By Reuters

Investors eye wobbling energy sector as gauge for Delta fears By Reuters

© Reuters. A Wall St. sign is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the financial district in New York City, U.S., March 2, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid By David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters)…

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Buying groceries isn’t a problem just for the poor – middle-class millennials like me with student debt have trouble too

Buying groceries isn’t a problem just for the poor – middle-class millennials like me with student debt have trouble too

When I teach undergraduate and graduate students about food insecurity, I sometimes mention that my perspective is based not only on professional expertise but also on my personal experience. Food insecurity might sound like the…

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How the terrifying evacuations from the twin towers on 9/11 helped make today’s skyscrapers safer

How the terrifying evacuations from the twin towers on 9/11 helped make today’s skyscrapers safer

The 2001 World Trade Center disaster was the most significant high-rise evacuation in modern times, and the harrowing experiences of the thousands of survivors who successfully escaped the twin towers have had a significant influence…

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Oil rallies towards $73 on tight U.S. supplies, Biden-Xi call By Reuters

Oil rallies towards $73 on tight U.S. supplies, Biden-Xi call By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A petrol station attendant prepares to refuel a car in Rome, Italy, January 4, 2012. REUTERS/Max Rossi By Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) -Oil rose towards $73 a barrel on Friday, supported…

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For engineers, asking for help at work is influenced by gender

For engineers, asking for help at work is influenced by gender

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea In a study published in the Journal of Management in Engineering, we analyzed whether knowledge accessibility – defined as the time…

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African researchers make headway in getting decisions made based on evidence

African researchers make headway in getting decisions made based on evidence

The COVID-19 pandemic has added to the challenges facing African countries, including poverty, inequality and unemployment. Solutions exist. But they must be based on the best available evidence. That allows governments and policymakers to ensure…

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BIS to throw open doors for 90th anniversary

BIS to throw open doors for 90th anniversary

The Bank for International Settlements The Bank for International Settlements is to open its main tower to the public, as it belatedly celebrates its ninetieth anniversary. Originally planned for 2020, the ‘BIS 90 Years’ event was…

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White House targets 20% lower aviation emissions by 2030 By Reuters

White House targets 20% lower aviation emissions by 2030 By Reuters

© Reuters. A Delta Airlines flight takes off past a U.S. flag in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., May 27, 2021. REUTERS/Brian Snyder By Jarrett Renshaw, Allison Lampert and David Shepardson (Reuters) -The White House on Thursday…

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How the Taliban might finance their new Afghan government

How the Taliban might finance their new Afghan government

Now that the Taliban have reportedly taken full control of Afghanistan and begun forming a government, a looming challenge awaits: How will they keep their country and economy afloat financially? For the past 20 years,…

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