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What happens in an autopsy? A forensics expert explains

What happens in an autopsy? A forensics expert explains

Sometimes it’s unclear how or why a person died. A detailed examination of the body after death, known as an autopsy or postmortem, can help find answers. Despite what you may have seen on TV…

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US farm agency to provide discrimination payments to 43,000 farmers By Reuters

US farm agency to provide discrimination payments to 43,000 farmers By Reuters

By Leah Douglas (Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it has issued $2 billion of financial assistance to more than 43,000 farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced past discrimination in the…

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Online fundraising may require different strategies for different devices − new research

Online fundraising may require different strategies for different devices − new research

Most charities aren’t tailoring their online fundraising strategies to the electronic device donors may use when deciding whether to click a “donate” button. That’s what our marketing research team determined when we reviewed the donation…

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Central banks face a capital framework imbalance – should we care?

Central banks face a capital framework imbalance – should we care?

Central banks face a capital framework imbalance – should we care? – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Most economists say clear recapitalisation frameworks are important. But many central banks…

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Only 15 known underwater internet cables connect Australia to the world – and they’re under threat from fishing boats, spies and natural disasters

Only 15 known underwater internet cables connect Australia to the world – and they’re under threat from fishing boats, spies and natural disasters

The Australian government this week announced it would spend A$18 million over four years on a new centre aimed at keeping safe the undersea cables that power the nation’s internet. The Cable Connectivity and Resilience…

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Oil rebounds after killing of Hamas leader in Iran, but China caps gains By Reuters

Oil rebounds after killing of Hamas leader in Iran, but China caps gains By Reuters

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil futures rebounded more than $1 a barrel from 7-week lows on Wednesday after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran ratcheted up tensions in the Middle East,…

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Fewer cities can afford to host the Olympics, but Paris 2024 may be clever enough to turn a profit

Fewer cities can afford to host the Olympics, but Paris 2024 may be clever enough to turn a profit

Many of the world’s best athletes are currently competing in the first Olympic Games to be held in Paris since 1924. The French capital is buoyant with excitement and its local businesses filled with paying…

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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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