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Trump backs revoking tariff exemption for some solar panel imports By Reuters

Trump backs revoking tariff exemption for some solar panel imports By Reuters

© Reuters. t U.S. President Donald Trump returns to the White House after treatment for the coronavirus at the White House in Washington WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a proclamation…

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In a battle of AI versus AI, researchers are preparing for the coming wave of deepfake propaganda

In a battle of AI versus AI, researchers are preparing for the coming wave of deepfake propaganda

An investigative journalist receives a video from an anonymous whistleblower. It shows a candidate for president admitting to illegal activity. But is this video real? If so, it would be huge news – the scoop…

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Economists are more like storytellers than scientists – don’t let the Nobel for ‘economic sciences’ fool you

Economists are more like storytellers than scientists – don’t let the Nobel for ‘economic sciences’ fool you

When you listen to an economist, chances are you’ll hear a lot of statistics. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech at the National Association for Business Economics on Oct. 6 is a case in point.…

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Delta leaves soggy mess in already storm-battered Louisiana By Reuters

Delta leaves soggy mess in already storm-battered Louisiana By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. A submerged car is pictured on a flooded street after Hurricane Delta in Lake Charles 2/2 By Stephanie Kelly LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) – Coastal Louisianans on Saturday surveyed the damage left…

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Doing good may make people look better

Doing good may make people look better

Giving is good for you. For years, researchers have been finding that people who support charities or volunteer for causes can benefit from being generous. For example, they might learn new things, meet new people…

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Hurricane Delta weakens after making landfall in storm-battered Louisiana By Reuters

Hurricane Delta weakens after making landfall in storm-battered Louisiana By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. Jeremy Wood and Danny Schwem move a piece of metal roofing while making repairs as Hurricane Delta approaches in Lake Charles 2/2 By Stephanie Kelly LAKE CHARLES, La. (Reuters) – Hurricane Delta…

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We might not be able to understand free will with science. Here’s why

We might not be able to understand free will with science. Here’s why

Social media algorithms, artificial intelligence, and our own genetics are among the factors influencing us beyond our awareness. This raises an ancient question: do we have control over our own lives? This article is part…

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Workers can expect sympathy from Amy Coney Barrett – as long as they don’t bring a class action to defend their rights

Workers can expect sympathy from Amy Coney Barrett – as long as they don’t bring a class action to defend their rights

When it comes to Supreme Court rulings, constitutional law cases – like Roe v. Wade and Citizens United – tend to hog the limelight. But that’s not the only type of case that matters. The…

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Myanmar-born ‘dreamer’ snaps up U.S. drilling leases amid industry malaise By Reuters

Myanmar-born ‘dreamer’ snaps up U.S. drilling leases amid industry malaise By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. Pump jacks operate at sunset in Midland 2/2 By Nichola Groom (Reuters) – A Myanmar-born perfume entrepreneur and missionary has snapped up nearly half of the oil and gas leases offered by…

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It was growing rainforests, not humans, that killed off Southeast Asia’s giant hyenas and other megafauna

It was growing rainforests, not humans, that killed off Southeast Asia’s giant hyenas and other megafauna

Thinking of Southeast Asia today may conjure up images of dense tropical rainforests teeming with iconic jungle animals such as orangutans, tigers and monkeys. Perhaps less well known, but just as important to these ecosystems,…

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