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US to spend $10 million to curb bird flu in farm workers, including vaccine push By Reuters

US to spend $10 million to curb bird flu in farm workers, including vaccine push By Reuters

By Leah Douglas and Julie Steenhuysen (Reuters) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday it plans to spend $10 million to curb farm worker bird flu infections, including $5 million for…

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Saving for retirement in South Africa? Four tips to navigate the new pension rules

Saving for retirement in South Africa? Four tips to navigate the new pension rules

South Africa is changing its pension laws. The new system is designed to give individuals the opportunity to access only a portion of their retirement funds before they retire in the case of dire need…

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Australians like facial recognition for ID but don’t want it used for surveillance, new survey shows

Australians like facial recognition for ID but don’t want it used for surveillance, new survey shows

Automated facial recognition is becoming widespread in Australia. The technology has already been used by retail outlets, sport stadiums and casinos around the country. And in November, the Australian government’s digital identification system will be…

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Head of Malta’s central bank resists calls to resign

Head of Malta’s central bank resists calls to resign

Head of Malta’s central bank resists calls to resign – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Prime minister removes embattled governor from board of financial services authority Edward Scicluna Edward…

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Oil slips on China demand concerns, fading Middle East worries By Reuters

Oil slips on China demand concerns, fading Middle East worries By Reuters

By Colleen Howe and Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, amid concerns about demand in China, the world’s largest crude importer, while the market shrugged off…

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The Anarchy by William Dalrymple

The Anarchy by William Dalrymple

We live in a world dominated by colossal corporations. The likes of Microsoft and Apple are bigger than most economies. Not long ago, however, a British company dwarfed these giants, yet few people know its…

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What are ‘metacrimes’ – and how can we stop them?

What are ‘metacrimes’ – and how can we stop them?

The Apple Vision Pro is the newest tool for Australians to access three-dimensional, immersive online environments, also known as the metaverse. Released in Australia earlier this month, it allows users to take a (virtual) walk…

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Oil falls by more than $1/bbl as Israel officials seek to avoid broader Middle East war By Reuters

Oil falls by more than $1/bbl as Israel officials seek to avoid broader Middle East war By Reuters

By Laila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel on Monday after Israeli officials said they wanted to avoid dragging the Middle East into an all-out war while responding…

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five things elite athletes can teach us about staying motivated and managing stress at work

five things elite athletes can teach us about staying motivated and managing stress at work

Over the course of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, spectators and TV viewers can expect to be thrilled by extreme levels of strength, speed, endurance and skill displayed by thousands of the world’s finest…

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Data centres are guzzling up too much electricity. Can we make them more efficient?

Data centres are guzzling up too much electricity. Can we make them more efficient?

Our insatiable demand for digital content and services has been driving a rise in energy-hungry data centres. The International Energy Agency reports global data centre electricity consumption could double in a few short years, reaching…

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