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Will the U.S. produce more crude oil under Trump 2.0? By Investing.com

Will the U.S. produce more crude oil under Trump 2.0? By Investing.com

Investing.com — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to encourage increased oil production, reigniting debates over the nation’s energy policy. However, the prevailing trends in the energy sector suggest that such initiatives may face strong resistance,…

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How Japan pioneered the global phenomenon of entrepreneur pitch shows like Dragons’ Den

How Japan pioneered the global phenomenon of entrepreneur pitch shows like Dragons’ Den

Before Dragons’ Den in the UK became a global hit and America’s Shark Tank turned startup pitches into mainstream entertainment, there was Manē no Tora (Tiger of Money or Money Tigers). Launched in Japan in…

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a look ahead at AI, privacy and social media regulation under the new Trump administration

a look ahead at AI, privacy and social media regulation under the new Trump administration

Artificial intelligence harms, problematic social media content, data privacy violations – the issues are the same, but the policymakers and regulators who deal with them are about to change. As the federal government transitions to…

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Russia clears beaches after Black Sea oil spill, declares emergency in Crimea By Reuters

Russia clears beaches after Black Sea oil spill, declares emergency in Crimea By Reuters

(Reuters) – Russia declared a regional state of emergency on Saturday in Crimea, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, as workers cleared tons of contaminated sand and earth on either side of the Kerch…

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why social assistance shouldn’t come with strings attached

why social assistance shouldn’t come with strings attached

When the authorities provide social assistance to those in need, it almost always comes with conditions attached. These include behavioural requirements or criteria determining who is and isn’t eligible for support. Common examples include proving…

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Russia attacks strategic city of Pokrovsk aiming to cut off supply lines, Kyiv military says By Reuters

Russia attacks strategic city of Pokrovsk aiming to cut off supply lines, Kyiv military says By Reuters

KYIV (Reuters) – Russian forces continue to launch attacks near the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in an effort to bypass it from the south and cut off supply routes to Ukraine’s troops, the Ukrainian military…

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‘I was left with nothing.’ Why apprentices are being pushed into the informal economy

‘I was left with nothing.’ Why apprentices are being pushed into the informal economy

In the UK, apprenticeships and training schemes are often seen as a gateway to skilled careers, providing invaluable hands-on training for service trade professions as varied as plumbing, engineering, accounting and hairdressing. But for many…

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Will AI revolutionize drug development? Researchers explain why it depends on how it’s used

Will AI revolutionize drug development? Researchers explain why it depends on how it’s used

The potential of using artificial intelligence in drug discovery and development has sparked both excitement and skepticism among scientists, investors and the general public. “Artificial intelligence is taking over drug development,” claim some companies and…

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Oil prices rise; set for second straight weekly gain By Investing.com

Oil prices rise; set for second straight weekly gain By Investing.com

Investing.com–Oil prices rose on Friday, heading for a second consecutive weekly gain as optimism around China’s economic growth lifted market sentiment. The were last up 0.8% to $76.6 a barrel, and  expiring in February was…

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Is the American Dream achievable? These students are examining its promises and pitfalls

Is the American Dream achievable? These students are examining its promises and pitfalls

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: “Economic Realities of the American Dream” What prompted the idea for the course? One of us –…

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