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Workers fear being watched – and misunderstood

Workers fear being watched – and misunderstood

Emotion artificial intelligence uses biological signals such as vocal tone, facial expressions and data from wearable devices as well as text and how people use their computers, promising to detect and predict how someone is…

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what a free speed increase for fast broadband plans would mean for consumers and retailers

what a free speed increase for fast broadband plans would mean for consumers and retailers

The National Broadband Network may offer a significant speed boost to many users, if a plan from NBN Co, the operator of the network, is implemented. NBN Co’s proposed upgrade would provide download speeds up…

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Russia oil fleet shifts away from Liberia, Marshall Island flags amid US sanctions crackdown By Reuters

Russia oil fleet shifts away from Liberia, Marshall Island flags amid US sanctions crackdown By Reuters

© Reuters. File photo: Plastic letters arranged to read “Sanctions” are placed in front the flag colors of U.S. and Russia in this illustration taken February 28, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File photo By Jonathan Saul and…

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how to blunt the impact

how to blunt the impact

South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe have recently published reports indicating a potential decline in grain harvest because of intense El Niño-induced dryness. These developments could put the entire Southern Africa maize supply chain at risk,…

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Clare Lombardelli appointed BoE deputy governor

Clare Lombardelli appointed BoE deputy governor

The Bank of England (BoE) announced today (February 29) that Clare Lombardelli would be joining as deputy governor for monetary policy. Lombardelli is currently chief economist of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),…

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These tiny worm-like creatures in the soil can destroy pests but they can also kill crops

These tiny worm-like creatures in the soil can destroy pests but they can also kill crops

Whether you’re a gardener growing food for your household, a small scale farmer or a commercial producer, soil matters. You cannot really tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy soil just by looking at it.…

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Oil falls 1% on concerns around China’s economic growth targets By Reuters

Oil falls 1% on concerns around China’s economic growth targets By Reuters

© Reuters. Miniatures of oil barrels and a rising stock graph are seen in this illustration taken January 15, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/file photo By Shariq Khan NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices fell for a second…

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Donations by top 50 US donors fell again in 2023, sliding to $12B − Mike Bloomberg, Phil and Penny Knight, and Michael and Susan Dell led the list of biggest givers

Donations by top 50 US donors fell again in 2023, sliding to $12B − Mike Bloomberg, Phil and Penny Knight, and Michael and Susan Dell led the list of biggest givers

The top 50 American individuals and couples who gave or pledged the most to charity in 2023 committed US$12 billion to foundations, universities, hospitals and more. That total was 28% below an inflation-adjusted $16.5 billion…

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can we still find it?

can we still find it?

It has been ten years since Malaysia Airlines passenger flight MH370 disappeared on March 8 2014. To this day it remains one of the biggest aviation mysteries globally. It’s unthinkable that a modern Boeing 777-200ER…

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Gold prices sit close to record highs; more rate cues awaited By Investing.com

Gold prices sit close to record highs; more rate cues awaited By Investing.com

© Reuters. Investing.com– Gold prices moved little in Asian trade on Tuesday, remaining within sight of record highs as uncertainty over the global economy and some bets on early interest rate cuts drove a sharp…

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