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Argentina farm minister says no plan to hike grains export taxes By Reuters

Argentina farm minister says no plan to hike grains export taxes By Reuters

By Hugh Bronstein BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina does not plan to increase grains export taxes despite the government’s need for revenue as the coronavirus pushes the country into a deep recession this year, Agriculture…

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We could lose $30 billion in weeks from cyberwar. But the real loss is the erosion of public trust

We could lose $30 billion in weeks from cyberwar. But the real loss is the erosion of public trust

The Australian Cyber Security Growth Network (AustCyber) on Monday released a report modelling the potential impact of cyberattacks and sustained digital outages on Australia. The Digital Trust Report’s modelling suggests four weeks of partial “digital…

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The Fed’s independence helped it save the US economy in 2008 – the CDC needs the same authority today

The Fed’s independence helped it save the US economy in 2008 – the CDC needs the same authority today

The image of scientists standing beside governors, mayors or the president has become common during the pandemic. Even the most cynical politician knows this public health emergency cannot be properly addressed without relying on the…

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Trump to revamp environmental law in bid to fast track pipelines, roads By Reuters

Trump to revamp environmental law in bid to fast track pipelines, roads By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump attends a news conference in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump is expected to announce…

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How we found the earliest glass production south of the Sahara, and what it means

How we found the earliest glass production south of the Sahara, and what it means

The story of humankind from the earliest times to the present is in many ways a story about technology. Archaeologists tend to study the development of technology to show how people lived and how they…

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Beyond name changes and pulling down statues – how to decolonise business schools

Beyond name changes and pulling down statues – how to decolonise business schools

From banks to breweries, a growing number of organisations are acknowledging their historic links to the slave trade and making commitments to address racial inequalities in their workplaces. It follows the surge in support for…

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U.S. appeals court allows Dakota Access oil pipeline to operate amid court fight By Reuters

U.S. appeals court allows Dakota Access oil pipeline to operate amid court fight By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Police vehicles idle on the outskirts of the opposition camp against the Dakota Access oil pipeline near Cannon Ball NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Dakota Access oil pipeline can continue to…

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Biases in algorithms hurt those looking for information on health

Biases in algorithms hurt those looking for information on health

YouTube hosts millions of videos related to health care. The Health Information National Trends Survey reports that 75% of Americans go to the internet first when looking for information about health or medical topics. YouTube…

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On climate, it’s Biden’s green revolution versus Trump’s war on red tape By Reuters

On climate, it’s Biden’s green revolution versus Trump’s war on red tape By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Trump refers to temperature change as he announces decision to withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement at White House in Washington By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. presidential…

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Our cybersecurity isn’t just under attack from foreign states. There are holes in the government’s approach

Our cybersecurity isn’t just under attack from foreign states. There are holes in the government’s approach

Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed last month Australia is actively being attacked by hostile foreign governments. An advisory note posted on the government’s Australian Cyber Security Centre website said the attackers were targeting various vulnerable…

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