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New US directive for visa applicants turns social media feeds into political documents

New US directive for visa applicants turns social media feeds into political documents

In recent weeks, the US State Department implemented a policy requiring all university, technical training, or exchange program visa applicants to disclose their social media handles used over the past five years. The policy also…

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Oil tumbles as OPEC+ hikes August output more than expected

Oil tumbles as OPEC+ hikes August output more than expected

Oil tumbles as OPEC+ hikes August output more than expected by : Reuters Source link

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Child labour numbers rise in homes where adults are jobless – South African study

Child labour numbers rise in homes where adults are jobless – South African study

Child labour is a big concern across the world. It is particularly acute in countries in the global south, where it is estimated that about 160 million children are engaged in child labour, about 87…

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Antarctic research is in decline, and the timing couldn’t be worse

Antarctic research is in decline, and the timing couldn’t be worse

Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet – sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs – has been in the news a lot lately. All…

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Death toll from Texas floods rises to 43, many still missing

Death toll from Texas floods rises to 43, many still missing

Death toll from Texas floods rises to 43, many still missing by : Reuters Source link

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‘Big’ legislative package shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help paying for food

‘Big’ legislative package shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help paying for food

The legislative package that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025, has several provisions that will shrink the safety net, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, long known as food stamps. SNAP…

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Canada could financially back aluminum producers if 50% U.S. tariffs persist, trade group says

Canada could financially back aluminum producers if 50% U.S. tariffs persist, trade group says

Canada could financially back aluminum producers if 50% U.S. tariffs persist, trade group says by : Reuters Source link

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Uganda’s ride-hailing motorbike service promised safety – but drivers are under pressure to speed

Uganda’s ride-hailing motorbike service promised safety – but drivers are under pressure to speed

Motorcycle-taxis are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get around Uganda’s congested capital, Kampala. But they are also the most dangerous. Though they account for one-third of public transport trips taking place…

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Rare wooden tools from Stone Age China reveal plant-based lifestyle of ancient lakeside humans

Rare wooden tools from Stone Age China reveal plant-based lifestyle of ancient lakeside humans

Ancient wooden tools found at a site in Gantangqing in southwestern China are approximately 300,000 years old, new dating has shown. Discovered during excavations carried out in 2014–15 and 2018–19, the tools have now been…

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People: RBNZ announces board appointments

People: RBNZ announces board appointments

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has made two appointments to its governing board. Grant Spencer is to serve a five-year term effective from today (July 1). Spencer is a former deputy governor, acting…

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