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there are 3 avian influenza outbreaks in Victoria. Should we be worried?

there are 3 avian influenza outbreaks in Victoria. Should we be worried?

As we navigate a global human pandemic, avian influenza (or “bird flu”) has been detected in domestic poultry across Victoria. When scientists discuss avian influenza, we’re usually referring to the diverse subtypes of influenza that…

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Trump’s decade-old audit illustrates why the IRS targets the working poor as much as the rich

Trump’s decade-old audit illustrates why the IRS targets the working poor as much as the rich

The New York Times’ exclusive on President Donald Trump’s taxes contains a lot of startling new findings. A few noteworthy examples: He paid only US$750 in federal income tax in 2016 and 2017 – and…

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Gold Down Over Trump Cancellation of Stimulus Talks By Investing.com

Gold Down Over Trump Cancellation of Stimulus Talks By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Gina Lee Investing.com – Gold was X on Wednesday morning in Asia, hit by U.S. President Donald Trump’s shock cancellation of talks over the latest stimulus measures and a strengthening dollar. slid…

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2020 Nobel Prize in physics awarded for work on black holes – an astrophysicist explains the trailblazing discoveries

2020 Nobel Prize in physics awarded for work on black holes – an astrophysicist explains the trailblazing discoveries

Black holes are perhaps the most mysterious objects in nature. They warp space and time in extreme ways and contain a mathematical impossibility, a singularity – an infinitely hot and dense object within. But if…

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Hollywood is creating a void like the one that permanently stunted European film after Spanish flu

Hollywood is creating a void like the one that permanently stunted European film after Spanish flu

When Christopher Nolan’s latest sci-fi film Tenet opened in late summer, the hope was that audiences would return to the velvet seats and the waft of popcorn would engulf cinemas once more. Exhibitors everywhere had…

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Hurricane Delta rapidly intensifies, targets Mexico, U.S. Gulf Coast By Reuters

Hurricane Delta rapidly intensifies, targets Mexico, U.S. Gulf Coast By Reuters

© Reuters. STORM-DELTA (Reuters) – Hurricane Delta, the 25th named Atlantic storm this year, intensified, with catastrophic winds expected to tear across Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula before taking aim at the U.S. Gulf Coast later in…

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Netflix’s The Social Dilemma highlights the problem with social media, but what’s the solution?

Netflix’s The Social Dilemma highlights the problem with social media, but what’s the solution?

Facebook has responded to Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, saying it “buries the substance in sensationalism”. The show is currently in Netflix Australia’s top ten list and has been popular around the globe. Some media…

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Racial justice giving is booming: 4 trends

Racial justice giving is booming: 4 trends

The tragic, high-profile killings of George Floyd and other Black Americans in 2020 have sparked a reckoning on race. As researchers of philanthropy, we’re keeping an eye on how this national awakening is affecting charitable…

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Gold Down Over Trump’s Hospital Discharge By Investing.com

Gold Down Over Trump’s Hospital Discharge By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Gina Lee Investing.com – Gold was down on Tuesday morning in Asia, with a weaker dollar countering the pressure from improving risk sentiment as U.S. President Donald Trump was discharged from hospital…

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Do Twitter bots spread vaccine misinformation? Research shows it’s not that simple

Do Twitter bots spread vaccine misinformation? Research shows it’s not that simple

Discussion of online misinformation in politics and public health often focuses on the role of bots, organised disinformation campaigns and “fake news”. A closer look at what typical users see and engage with about vaccines…

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