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Workers in Argentina face the biggest blow to their employment rights since the military dictatorship of the 1970s

Workers in Argentina face the biggest blow to their employment rights since the military dictatorship of the 1970s

When he was elected as president of Argentina in November 2023, Javier Milei was seen by many voters as a political outsider. An economist by profession, he promised a reset for the country which would…

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how NZ’s wide-bodied pipefish confounds expectations

how NZ’s wide-bodied pipefish confounds expectations

If you’ve ever watched a natural history programme on TV, you’ve probably seen animals performing a wide variety of behaviours to get the attention of the opposite sex. BBC Earth even released an interview with…

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Gold prices under pressure from rate-cut angst before inflation data By Investing.com

Gold prices under pressure from rate-cut angst before inflation data By Investing.com

© Reuters. Investing.com– Gold prices moved little in Asian trade on Wednesday, retaining most of their losses from the prior week as investors questioned bets on early interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Focus…

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LGBTQ+ workers want more than just pride flags in June

LGBTQ+ workers want more than just pride flags in June

Every year, more and more companies seem to recognize Pride Month. But a recent analysis shows that LGBTQ+ workers expect more than this once-a-year acknowledgment from their employers. In fact, some employees actually criticize such…

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Why is the universe ripping itself apart? A new study of exploding stars shows dark energy may be more complicated than we thought

Why is the universe ripping itself apart? A new study of exploding stars shows dark energy may be more complicated than we thought

What is the universe made of? This question has driven astronomers for hundreds of years. For the past quarter of a century, scientists have believed “normal” stuff like atoms and molecules that make up you,…

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Oil prices firm on Middle East crisis and Libya outage By Reuters

Oil prices firm on Middle East crisis and Libya outage By Reuters

© Reuters. A view shows oil tanks of Transneft oil pipeline operator at the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022. REUTERS/Tatiana…

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Take laughter, add tears − the secret recipe for the most-liked Super Bowl ads

Take laughter, add tears − the secret recipe for the most-liked Super Bowl ads

Viewers gravitate toward Super Bowl commercials that incorporate both happiness and sadness, our 2023 study shows. On the other hand, advertisements that blend happiness and fear turn people off. And people are indifferent to ads…

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Gold prices steady from new year’s losses, inflation data awaited By Investing.com

Gold prices steady from new year’s losses, inflation data awaited By Investing.com

© Reuters. Investing.com– Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Tuesday, recovering from a rough start to the year as markets reassessed expectations for early interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve before key…

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There will be more elections in 2024 than ever before – here’s how it could affect financial markets

There will be more elections in 2024 than ever before – here’s how it could affect financial markets

Rishi Sunak, the UK prime minister, has indicated that the upcoming UK election will not be until the second half of 2024, but this is just the tip of the iceberg for polling activity in…

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Belgian governor gets temporary extension to time in office

Belgian governor gets temporary extension to time in office

National Bank of Belgium governor Pierre Wunsch The Belgian central bank’s governing body has temporarily extended the governor’s time in office while the government decides whether it will renew his term.   The National Bank…

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