Academic research is not always abstract or theoretical. Nor does it take place in a vacuum. Research in many different disciplines is often grounded in the real world; it aims to understand and address problems…
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© Reuters. By Ambar Warrick Investing.com– Gold and copper prices were muted on Thursday, pausing a recent rally after hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials and signs of strength in the U.S. economy dented expectations for…
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Massive storms like Ian and Fiona mark the beginning of a long and frustrating process for anyone who loses their home and possessions. Recovery usually takes years. Everyone’s experience is unique, but I’ve noticed some…
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Sputnik 1 was launched by the former Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, marking the start of the space age. Since then space activity has delivered many benefits. For instance, satellite imagery can be used…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A serviceman with a Russian flag on his uniform stands guard near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in the course of Ukraine-Russia conflict outside the Russian-controlled city of Enerhodar in the…
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Hurricane Ian’s widespread damage is another disaster for Florida’s already shaky insurance industry. Even though home insurance rates in Florida are nearly triple the national average, insurers have been losing money. Six have failed since…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The Exxon Mobil Corp building is pictured in Georgetown, Guyana February 18, 2022. REUTERS/Sabrina Valle By Sabrina Valle HOUSTON (Reuters) -Exxon Mobil Corp on Tuesday signaled strong third quarter operating profits…
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The new British government is off to a very rocky start – after stumbling through an economic and financial crisis of its own making. Just a few weeks into its term on Sept. 23, 2022,…
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Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft have become ubiquitous in many parts of the world over the past decade. Criticism of their business model has also become commonplace: ride-hailing companies are frequently accused of destroying…
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The president of Guatemala, Alejandro Gianmattei, appointed finance minister Álvaro Gónzalez Ricci as the new governor of the Bank of Guatemala on October 1. Gónzalez succeeds Sergio Recinos, who has led the central bank since…
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