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Ruto pulling the finance bill is unlikely to satisfy angry young protesters – here’s why

Ruto pulling the finance bill is unlikely to satisfy angry young protesters – here’s why

In a move that shocked observers, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced on 26 June he was withdrawing his government’s highly controversial finance bill. This followed two days in which tens of thousands of mostly young…

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Genetic testing cannot reveal the gender of your baby − two genetic counselors explain the complexities of sex and gender

Genetic testing cannot reveal the gender of your baby − two genetic counselors explain the complexities of sex and gender

Gender reveal parties are best known as celebrations involving pink and blue, cake and confetti, and the occasional wildfire. Along with being social media hits, gender reveals are a testament to how society is squeezing…

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Oil prices hold steady on inventory outlook, Middle East risks By Reuters

Oil prices hold steady on inventory outlook, Middle East risks By Reuters

By Arunima Kumar and Robert Harvey LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices were stable on Wednesday at around $85 a barrel for Brent crude, amid forecasts for an eventual inventory drawdown during the third quarter peak summer…

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More women in venture capital doesn’t mean more funding for female-led businesses, new research suggests − here’s why

More women in venture capital doesn’t mean more funding for female-led businesses, new research suggests − here’s why

Venture capital plays an important role in helping new businesses get off the ground. The field also has a stubborn gender gap. More than 4 in 5 partners at U.S.-based venture capital firms are men,…

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Ethiopia approves CBDC law as it pursues bitcoin mining policies

Ethiopia approves CBDC law as it pursues bitcoin mining policies

Ethiopia’s cabinet has approved a legal framework for central bank digital currency (CBDC), at the same time as the government is pursuing policies to make the country a global bitcoin mining destination. The draft law…

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Oil prices edge lower amid demand uncertainty, US inventory build By Investing.com

Oil prices edge lower amid demand uncertainty, US inventory build By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices fell slightly in Asian trade on Wednesday, extending steep losses from the prior session amid lingering doubts over global demand, especially as data pointed to an unexpected build in U.S. inventories. Some…

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An influencer’s AI clone started offering fans ‘mind-blowing sexual experiences’ without her knowledge

An influencer’s AI clone started offering fans ‘mind-blowing sexual experiences’ without her knowledge

Caryn Marjorie is a social media influencer whose content has more than a billion views per month on Snapchat. She posts regularly, featuring everyday moments, travel memories, and selfies. Many of her followers are men,…

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US charitable giving dipped to $557B in 2023, but outlook is getting brighter

US charitable giving dipped to $557B in 2023, but outlook is getting brighter

U.S. charitable giving declined by 2.1% to US$557 billion in 2023, but the flow of funds began to stabilize following several years of volatility. The annual report from the Giving USA Foundation, produced in partnership…

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Oil prices steady as markets zoom in on summer demand, inflation data By Reuters

Oil prices steady as markets zoom in on summer demand, inflation data By Reuters

By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) -Crude oil prices held steady on Tuesday as investors scrutinized summer driving demand and focused on U.S. inflation data due this week. futures for August settlement were down 6 cents,…

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Journalism has become ground zero for the vocation crisis

Journalism has become ground zero for the vocation crisis

This year has been a grim one for journalism, with layoffs at the Los Angeles Times, Time magazine, NBC News, Forbes, National Geographic, Business Insider and Sports Illustrated. Further cuts loom in newsrooms across the…

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