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Iran news agency warns U.S. against any move on fuel shipment to Venezuela By Reuters

Iran news agency warns U.S. against any move on fuel shipment to Venezuela By Reuters

DUBAI (Reuters) – An Iranian news agency close to the elite Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday there would be repercussions if the United States acted “just like pirates” against an Iranian fuel shipment to Venezuela.…

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why astronomy matters in times of crisis

why astronomy matters in times of crisis

In an international emergency like the present one, you might expect the science of the stars to be the last thing on people’s minds. The problems facing both individuals and governments are infinitely more pressing…

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South Africa’s COVID-19 strategy needs updating: here’s why and how

South Africa’s COVID-19 strategy needs updating: here’s why and how

Decision-making at the early stages of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic (the coronavirus causing COVID-19) was constrained by a paucity of medical evidence and epidemiological data. Knowledge gained over the past two months can therefore inform the…

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Slaughterhouse Comeback Signals Easing American Meat Shortages By Bloomberg

Slaughterhouse Comeback Signals Easing American Meat Shortages By Bloomberg

© Reuters. Slaughterhouse Comeback Signals Easing American Meat Shortages (Bloomberg) — If getting more pork to consumers is the only gauge, then U.S. President Donald Trump’s order for slaughterhouses to reopen after Covid-19 outbreaks looks…

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70% of people surveyed said they’d download a coronavirus app. Only 44% did. Why the gap?

70% of people surveyed said they’d download a coronavirus app. Only 44% did. Why the gap?

In late March, we posed a hypothetical scenario to a sample of Australians, asking if they would download a contact tracing app released by the federal government; 70% responded in favour. But a more recent…

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Does your AI discriminate?

Does your AI discriminate?

AI may not cut discrimination out of the hiring process. kate_sept2004/Getty Images Women leaders like New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and San Francisco Mayor London Breed are receiving recognition for their quick action in…

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U.S. Oil Just Shy of $30, Chugging Along on China Data By Investing.com

U.S. Oil Just Shy of $30, Chugging Along on China Data By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Barani Krishnan Investing.com – President Donald Trump might very be disappointed with China these days, but it was Chinese data on Friday that helped accelerate U.S. crude oil’s run toward $30 per…

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South Africa’s COVID-19 response needs them

South Africa’s COVID-19 response needs them

In South Africa a range of social solidarity networks have emerged to respond to the COVID-19 hunger crisis. They are a vital part of the societal response because of their speed, innovation, and local responsiveness.…

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Two refs are better than one, so why does the NRL want to drop one?

Two refs are better than one, so why does the NRL want to drop one?

Plans to kick-start the sporting season with a return to rugby league games later this month could be stalled by a row over referees. The NRL confirmed this week it wants to drop the two-referee…

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Gold Up With Investors Digesting Mixed Chinese Data By Investing.com

Gold Up With Investors Digesting Mixed Chinese Data By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Gina Lee Investing.com – Gold was up on Friday morning in Asia after hitting a three-week high in the previous session. were up 0.02% to $1,741.25 by 12:10M ET (5:10 AM GMT), continuing their gains after…

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