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Gold Up Over Weak Dollar, Looks to U.S. Presidential Debate By Investing.com

Gold Up Over Weak Dollar, Looks to U.S. Presidential Debate By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Gina Lee Investing.com – Gold was up on Tuesday morning in Asia, boosted by a weaker dollar but avoiding big moves ahead of the U.S. presidential debate and the latest developments for…

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Rocky icebergs and deep anchors – new research on how planetary forces shape the Earth’s surface

Rocky icebergs and deep anchors – new research on how planetary forces shape the Earth’s surface

Have you ever wondered why the Earth’s surface is separated into two distinct worlds – the oceans and large tracts of land? Why aren’t land and water more mixed up, forming a landscape of lakes?…

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How even a casual brush with the law can permanently mar a young man’s life – especially if he’s Black

How even a casual brush with the law can permanently mar a young man’s life – especially if he’s Black

George Floyd’s death highlighted how even a minor alleged infraction – in his case, over a fake $20 bill – can lead to a fatal interaction with law enforcement. As a result, a coalition of…

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Britain blocks plans for new coal mine in northeast England By Reuters

Britain blocks plans for new coal mine in northeast England By Reuters

© Reuters. Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in London By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) – The British government has refused to allow an open cast coal mine to be built in northeastern England, the…

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White supremacists believe in genetic ‘purity’. Science shows no such thing exists

White supremacists believe in genetic ‘purity’. Science shows no such thing exists

Far-right white supremacist ideology is on the rise in Europe, North America and Australia. It appeals to a racist notion whereby many white supremacists see themselves as members of a “pure” race that is at…

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Coffee, coronavirus and the uncertain future of high street cafe culture

Coffee, coronavirus and the uncertain future of high street cafe culture

Before coronavirus hit, the UK had a thriving coffee shop culture, with around 26,000 coffee shops across the country. But by the end of March 2020 many coffee shops were closed, or only open for…

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Oil Rebound Runs Into Trouble on Global Demand Fears By Investing.com

Oil Rebound Runs Into Trouble on Global Demand Fears By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Geoffrey Smith  Investing.com — Crude oil prices rebounded unconvincingly on Wednesday, after being hammered on Tuesday by concerns about the weakening of global demand. By 9:15 AM ET (1315 GMT), futures were up…

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Coronavirus could create a lockdown generation in Latin America if governments don’t act

Coronavirus could create a lockdown generation in Latin America if governments don’t act

Coronavirus has hit the healthcare systems and societies of the global south even harder than the rest of the world due to their already weak economies and high debt levels. Latin America is no exception,…

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India’s controversial farm bills become law despite protests By Reuters

India’s controversial farm bills become law despite protests By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: President of India Ram Nath Kovind speaks during his state visit to Switzerland, at the Muensterplatz in Bern 2/2 By Neha Arora and Mayank Bhardwaj NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s…

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Ancient microbial life used arsenic to thrive in a world without oxygen

Ancient microbial life used arsenic to thrive in a world without oxygen

Billions of years ago, life on Earth was mostly just large slimy mats of microbes living in shallow water. Sometimes, these microbial communities made carbonate minerals that over many years cemented together to become layered…

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