There is currently a bipartisan push from state and federal governments to introduce laws in Australia banning young people under 16 from accessing social media platforms. Politicians are citing fears that minors are exposed to…
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By Phuong Nguyen and Francesco Guarascio PLEIKU, Vietnam (Reuters) – Vietnamese coffee growers have been hit hard this year by the worst drought in nearly a decade, raising concerns of pricier espressos across the world,…
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With a plethora of elections around the world in 2024, voters considering their options can expect to be presented with all kinds of numbers and statistics aimed at giving credibility to various claims from various…
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By Shariq Khan and Seher Dareen NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. refiners pumped out jet fuel last week at the fastest pace since the pandemic, government data showed, as they look to keep up with…
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The space environment is harsh and full of extreme radiation. Scientists designing spacecraft and satellites need materials that can withstand these conditions. In a paper published in January 2024, my team of materials researchers demonstrated…
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For whomever forms the next British government, ensuring an affordable, secure and sustainable supply of energy for all households will be a key priority. It will be important not just for pursuing net zero ambitions,…
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The Central Bank of Hungary (MNB) incurred a loss of 1,763 trillion forints ($4.74 billion) in 2023, the largest loss since its foundation, it said on May 21. Some 93.2% of the losses, or 1,643…
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By Scott DiSavino (Reuters) -Crude prices eased about 1% on Friday on worries that global oil demand growth could be hit by a strong U.S. dollar and negative economic news from some parts of the…
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US president, Joe Biden, raised tariffs on Chinese-made goods sharply in May, claiming that the “Chinese government has cheated by pouring money into Chinese companies … hurting competitors who play by the rules”. The tariffs…
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Conventional wisdom holds that the island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, once had a large population that crashed after living beyond its means and stripping the island of resources. A new research…
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