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The ‘digital town square’? What does it mean when billionaires own the online spaces where we gather?

The ‘digital town square’? What does it mean when billionaires own the online spaces where we gather?

The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, seems set to purchase the social media platform Twitter for around US$44 billion. He says he’s not doing it to make money (which is good, because Twitter has rarely…

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Germany would go into recession with Russian energy embargo

Germany would go into recession with Russian energy embargo

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: German Economy and Climate Action Minister Robert Habeck gestures during a news conference on measures to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions and Germany’s dependance on Russian energy imports, amid Russia’s invasion…

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Elon Musk and the oligarchs of the ‘Second Gilded Age’ can not only sway the public — they can exploit their data, too

Elon Musk and the oligarchs of the ‘Second Gilded Age’ can not only sway the public — they can exploit their data, too

During the Gilded Age of the late 19th century, and the early decades of the 20th century, U.S. captains of industry such as William Randolph Hearst and Jay Gould used their massive wealth to dominate…

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Proportion of women working in central banks dips

Proportion of women working in central banks dips

The number of women working in central banks on average dropped slightly in 2019, according to the most recent data from the Central Banking Directory. Women currently make up 45% of employees at central banks…

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Changes in sub-Saharan maize trade spells potential trouble for Kenya

Changes in sub-Saharan maize trade spells potential trouble for Kenya

Maize production in some of the sub-Saharan African countries that dominated maize supplies during the 2021/22 marketing year is expected to be lower this coming season. This will bring about some changes in the sub…

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What will Elon Musk’s ownership of Twitter mean for ‘free speech’ on the platform?

What will Elon Musk’s ownership of Twitter mean for ‘free speech’ on the platform?

In a surprise capitulation, the board of Twitter has announced it will support a takeover bid by Elon Musk, the world’s richest person. But is it in the public interest? Musk is offering US$54.20 a…

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Ukrainian farmers don bulletproof vests to plough frontline fields By Reuters

Ukrainian farmers don bulletproof vests to plough frontline fields By Reuters

6/6 © Reuters. Yuri, a Ukrainian farmer, wearing body armor and helmet, works at the topsoil in a field, amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine April 26, 2022. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino 2/6 By…

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Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter could make its misinformation problems worse

Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter could make its misinformation problems worse

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, acquired Twitter in a US$44 billion deal on April 25, 2022, 11 days after announcing his bid for the company. Twitter announced that the public company will become privately…

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People: Chicago Fed’s Evans to retire

People: Chicago Fed’s Evans to retire

Chicago: The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago announced on April 21 that its long-serving president, Charles Evans, would retire early next year. Evans has led the Chicago Fed since September 2007. Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve…

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how the protein industry is innovating to meet demand

how the protein industry is innovating to meet demand

As demand for alternative protein sources grows, Australians are increasingly looking for options that are healthy, sustainable and ethically made. At CSIRO, we have produced a “protein roadmap” to guide investments in a diverse range…

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