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Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the feeds of influencers on social media promoting overconsumption, and in ads constantly popping up online. Its focus on the continual production of new…

The unspoken rule of conversation that explains why AI chatbots feel so human

Earlier this year, a Hong Kong finance worker was tricked into paying US$25 million to scammers who had used deepfake technology to pretend to be the company’s chief financial officer in a video conference call.…

Exxon Mobil pulls out of talks with Guyana over shallow water oil block, gov says By Reuters

GEORGETOWN (Reuters) – U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil (NYSE:) has pulled out of negotiations with Guyana’s government on terms for exploring and developing a shallow-water block, the South American country’s vice president said on Thursday.…

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

You have scheduled an appointment with a health care provider, but no matter how hard you try, no one seems to be able to reliably tell you how much that visit will cost you. Will…

The government has introduced laws for its social media ban. But key details are still missing

The federal government today introduced into parliament legislation for its social media ban for people under 16 years. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said: This is about protecting young people, not punishing or isolating them, and…

Oil prices climb as geopolitical tensions outweigh US inventories By Reuters

By Siyi Liu SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices climbed on Thursday as geopolitical concerns over escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine outweighed the impact of a bigger-than-expected increase in inventories. futures rose 60 cents, or 0.82%,…

Companies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road – here’s what the data show

Companies around the world are increasingly committed to cutting their greenhouse gas emissions to slow and ultimately reverse climate change. One indicator is the number of companies that have set emissions targets as part of…

Science continues to exclude Indigenous communities. Fixing this benefits everyone

An enduring challenge facing science around the world is how to best include and engage Indigenous communities. In Australia, for example, 0.5% of Indigenous peoples held a university STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) qualification…

Argentina’s YPF to seek $2 billion in financing for oil pipeline in Q2 2025 By Reuters

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s state-run oil company YPF will seek $2 billion in financing in the second quarter of 2025 to complete its Vaca Muerta Sur project, a company source said on Wednesday. The…

Young families are leaving many large US cities − here’s why that matters

Young families with children are a shrinking part of the U.S. population in many areas. The decline is especially pronounced in major urban centers, including Boston, San Francisco, New York, Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit,…

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Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

The unspoken rule of conversation that explains why AI chatbots feel so human

Exxon Mobil pulls out of talks with Guyana over shallow water oil block, gov says By Reuters

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

The government has introduced laws for its social media ban. But key details are still missing

Oil prices climb as geopolitical tensions outweigh US inventories By Reuters

Companies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road – here’s what the data show

Science continues to exclude Indigenous communities. Fixing this benefits everyone

Argentina’s YPF to seek $2 billion in financing for oil pipeline in Q2 2025 By Reuters

Young families are leaving many large US cities − here’s why that matters

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