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Is the US heading for a government shutdown? 5 essential reads to occupy the mind while we wait to find out

Is the US heading for a government shutdown? 5 essential reads to occupy the mind while we wait to find out

Brinkmanship, a political scramble to keep the lights on in Washington and finger-pointing over who is to the blame – we’ve been here before, right? The threat of government shutdowns seems to be a regular…

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Ancient DNA reveals Maghreb communities preserved their culture and genes, even in a time of human migration

Ancient DNA reveals Maghreb communities preserved their culture and genes, even in a time of human migration

The Neolithic period began in southwest Asia around 12,000 years ago. It marked a major shift in human history as societies transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming. This sparked migrations across Europe and dramatically…

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UK ship crash captain is Russian national, owner says

UK ship crash captain is Russian national, owner says

UK ship crash captain is Russian national, owner says by : Reuters Source link

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Trump’s DOGE campaign accelerates 50-year trend of government privatization

Trump’s DOGE campaign accelerates 50-year trend of government privatization

Since returning to office, President Donald Trump has aggressively moved to shrink the federal government. His administration has frozen federal grants, issued executive orders aligned with the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, and, most prominently, created…

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New survey explores what people in South Africa expect of publicly visible scientists – why it matters

New survey explores what people in South Africa expect of publicly visible scientists – why it matters

Whether it’s an astronomical discovery, news of a previously undiscovered disease or a major report about climate change, science is often making headlines. This means that it’s perhaps more important than ever for scientists to…

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Canada could restrict its oil exports to US if Trump trade war escalates

Canada could restrict its oil exports to US if Trump trade war escalates

Canada could restrict its oil exports to US if Trump trade war escalates by : Reuters Source link

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US-Ukraine deal highlights Ukraine’s wealth of critical minerals, but extracting them isn’t so simple

US-Ukraine deal highlights Ukraine’s wealth of critical minerals, but extracting them isn’t so simple

Ukraine’s mineral wealth has been a key factor in its negotiations with the U.S. as the two countries work out details for a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine’s war with Russia. After a rocky start to…

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South Africa’s state-owned entities are flagging – how innovation, research and development could revive them

South Africa’s state-owned entities are flagging – how innovation, research and development could revive them

South Africa has about 700 state-owned enterprises. They operate across sectors like transport, energy and public utilities, and some are among the largest employers in those sectors. Entities like these are created and controlled by…

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Greenland election tests independence ambitions as US interest looms

Greenland election tests independence ambitions as US interest looms

Greenland election tests independence ambitions as US interest looms by : Reuters Source link

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Russia’s economy is stagnating – but that won’t force it to end the war

Russia’s economy is stagnating – but that won’t force it to end the war

In recent months, many western media commentators have suggested the Russian economy is in such serious trouble that President Vladimir Putin will soon have little choice but to end the war in Ukraine. In December,…

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