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Today’s record prices don’t reflect the true cost of food – but there are alternatives to asking consumers to pay even more

Today’s record prices don’t reflect the true cost of food – but there are alternatives to asking consumers to pay even more

The boss of a British supermarket has claimed that the “era of cheap food is over”. But what he calls cheap, many people still find expensive. Rising food costs have been one of the key…

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The ‘dead internet theory’ makes eerie claims about an AI-run web. The truth is more sinister

The ‘dead internet theory’ makes eerie claims about an AI-run web. The truth is more sinister

If you search “shrimp Jesus” on Facebook, you might encounter dozens of images of artificial intelligence (AI) generated crustaceans meshed in various forms with a stereotypical image of Jesus Christ. Some of these hyper-realistic images…

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Gold prices hit record high amid geopolitical jitters, metal rally By Investing.com

Gold prices hit record high amid geopolitical jitters, metal rally By Investing.com

Investing.com– Gold prices hit a record high in Asian trade on Monday as increased geopolitical tensions in the Middle East boosted safe haven demand, while a broader rally across metal markets also spilled over into…

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Britain is not as broken as everyone seems to think

Britain is not as broken as everyone seems to think

According to many politicians and commentators, the UK is in a very sorry state. Ahead of the general election expected this year, Labour leader Keir Starmer has pledged to “fix broken Britain”. He has spoken…

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Oil set for weekly gain on signs of improving demand By Reuters

Oil set for weekly gain on signs of improving demand By Reuters

By Shariq Khan NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices rose in Asian trading hours on Friday, with global benchmark Brent set for its first weekly increase in three weeks on signs of improving global demand…

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climate change study predicts where mosquitoes will breed in future

climate change study predicts where mosquitoes will breed in future

The relationship between climate and malaria transmission is complex and has been the subject of intense study for some three decades. Mosquito vector populations sufficient to maintain malaria transmission occur within a particular range of…

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Joe Biden has raised tariffs on Chinese imports – but this ploy to win votes may spark a trade war

Joe Biden has raised tariffs on Chinese imports – but this ploy to win votes may spark a trade war

The US president, Joe Biden, has announced new tariffs on imports of electric vehicles, solar equipment and batteries from China. The move comes a month after he called for higher tariffs on Chinese steel and…

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Bank of Korea reserves chief promoted to deputy governor

Bank of Korea reserves chief promoted to deputy governor

The Bank of Korea (BoK) has promoted its head of reserves to deputy governor, it said in a statement today (May 16). Kwon Min Soo takes over as deputy governor for international finance and co-operation…

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Gold prices trim some weekly gains on tempered rate cut hopes By Investing.com

Gold prices trim some weekly gains on tempered rate cut hopes By Investing.com

Investing.com– Gold prices fell slightly on Friday, trimming some of their gains for the week as comments from a slew of Federal Reserve officials offered a more sobering outlook on interest rate cuts.  The yellow…

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The UK has surged to become one of the biggest exporters in the world – but this isn’t all good news

The UK has surged to become one of the biggest exporters in the world – but this isn’t all good news

The UK’s rise to become the world’s fourth largest exporter sparked a wave of celebration among the country’s policymakers, politicians and trade analysts. According to new data, the UK overtook major economies like France, the…

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