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Facebook has pulled the trigger on news content — and possibly shot itself in the foot

Facebook has pulled the trigger on news content — and possibly shot itself in the foot

Facebook today made good on its threat to block Australians from accessing or posting news content. The ban includes blocking links to Australian and overseas news publishers. Facebook said the ban was a direct response…

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OPEC+ considering oil output roll over for April, sources say By Reuters

OPEC+ considering oil output roll over for April, sources say By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. The logo of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) sits outside its headquarters in Vienna 2/2 By Rania El Gamal, Ahmad Ghaddar and Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) – OPEC and…

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What South Africans should know, but don’t, about government’s COVID-19 vaccine procurement

What South Africans should know, but don’t, about government’s COVID-19 vaccine procurement

The COVID-19 pandemic has again highlighted the challenges facing public procurement in South Africa. The Auditor-General’s reports on COVID-19 related procurement and media coverage have all have flagged opacity, corruption and mismanagement on a wide…

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how baby birds deceive their finch foster parents

how baby birds deceive their finch foster parents

It’s a warm wet day in Zambia and the rains are finally falling. A small, scarlet finch flits through the undergrowth, stopping occasionally to check its surroundings. It glances left, right, then left again before…

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Oil Up Investors Await Thursday’s OPEC+ Production Decision By Investing.com

Oil Up Investors Await Thursday’s OPEC+ Production Decision By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Gina Lee Investing.com – Oil was up Wednesday morning in Asia, over wide expectations that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) will decide increase production later in the…

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Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax would reduce inequality – the problem is it’s probably unconstitutional

Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax would reduce inequality – the problem is it’s probably unconstitutional

Sen. Elizabeth Warren says it’s time to tax wealth. The Massachusetts senator on March 1 introduced a bill to tax households worth over US$50 million and up to $1 billion at a rate of 2%,…

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OPEC demand outlook sees oil stocks falling in 2021: sources By Reuters

OPEC demand outlook sees oil stocks falling in 2021: sources By Reuters

© Reuters. A 3D printed oil pump jack is seen in front of displayed Opec logo in this illustration picture LONDON (Reuters) – OPEC expects oil inventories to drop by about 400 million barrels in…

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COVID-19 costs could push hospitals to rethink billions of dollars in wasted supplies

COVID-19 costs could push hospitals to rethink billions of dollars in wasted supplies

The United States spends more on health care than any other nation. What many people don’t realize is that a large portion of this spending goes to waste. Every year, an estimated US$760 billion to…

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AI facial analysis is scientifically questionable. Should we be using it for border control?

AI facial analysis is scientifically questionable. Should we be using it for border control?

Developments in global border control technologies are providing innovative ways to address issues relating to migration, asylum-seeking and the introduction of illegal goods into countries. But while governments and national security can benefit from this,…

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Oil extends losses on worry over possible supply increase from OPEC By Reuters

Oil extends losses on worry over possible supply increase from OPEC By Reuters

© Reuters. Views of Total Grandpuits oil refinery By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday, extending losses that began last week, as investors unwound long positions on concern…

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