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China’s new Moon mission is about to launch, and it’s a rare example of countries working together

China’s new Moon mission is about to launch, and it’s a rare example of countries working together

All systems are “go” for tonight’s launch of China’s next step in a carefully planned lunar exploration program. Placed on top of a powerful Long March 5 rocket, the Chang’e 6 mission is due to…

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Oil prices set for steepest weekly drop in three months By Reuters

Oil prices set for steepest weekly drop in three months By Reuters

By Ahmad Ghaddar and Deep Kaushik Vakil LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices steadied on Friday after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data, but kept on course for their steepest weekly loss in three months, weighed by concerns about…

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What’s the job of a company chair? South Africa’s rules aren’t clear and need fixing

What’s the job of a company chair? South Africa’s rules aren’t clear and need fixing

Historically, the chair of the board of directors filled a procedural and ceremonial role. This was a low bar focusing on the chair’s role in meetings. But in recent years their role in companies has…

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Day-to-day payments too reliant on big tech – BdF deputy

Day-to-day payments too reliant on big tech – BdF deputy

Digital payments in Europe are too reliant on international card schemes and big tech companies, Denis Beau, first deputy governor of the Banque de France, said on April 24. While cash made up 79% of…

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new research is a wake-up call for survival of wading birds with this superpower

new research is a wake-up call for survival of wading birds with this superpower

Hadeda ibises (Bostrychia hagedash) are one of the most familiar species of birds across sub-Saharan Africa. They are large, long-legged birds with long, thin beaks for probing invertebrates out of soil, and though they appear…

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Oil prices rise from 7-week lows, set for steep weekly losses By Investing.com

Oil prices rise from 7-week lows, set for steep weekly losses By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices rose slightly from near seven-week lows in Asian trade on Friday, and were headed for steep losses this week as signs of robust U.S. stockpiles and production dashed hopes for tight crude…

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How to spot fake online reviews (with a little help from AI)

How to spot fake online reviews (with a little help from AI)

Before you buy something, or visit a new restaurant, or see a new film, you may be tempted to check out the online reviews. Researching what strangers think of the things we might like has…

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Industry outreach on liquidity preparedness for margin and collateral calls

Industry outreach on liquidity preparedness for margin and collateral calls

2 May 2024 Join the FSB’s industry outreach on liquidity preparedness for margin and collateral calls, which will be held virtually on Friday 31 May 13:00-15:00 (CEST). This virtual outreach event will discuss the FSB’s…

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Australia will trial ‘age assurance’ tech to bar children from online porn. What is it and will it work?

Australia will trial ‘age assurance’ tech to bar children from online porn. What is it and will it work?

Responding to a resurgence in gender-based violence and deaths in Australia, the National Cabinet has committed almost A$1 billion to a range of strategies. Tackling “online harms” was among the new commitments, including the introduction of…

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Oil prices rise on talk of extended OPEC+ supply cuts By Investing.com

Oil prices rise on talk of extended OPEC+ supply cuts By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices rose Thursday, recovering from near two-month lows, helped by talk of an extension of OPEC+ supply cuts. At 08:20 ET (12:20 GMT), rose 1% to $84.28 a barrel, after hitting a seven-week…

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