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Bureau of Labor Statistics tells the US what’s up with the economy – Trump firing its top official may undercut trust in its data
President Trump’s firing of the BLS commissioner could undermine trust in the indicators the government releases.
Authoritarian rulers aren’t new – here’s what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them
Herodotus tended to put his political philosophies into the mouths of historical figures such as Miltiades. He condensed his ...
Industrial pollution once ravaged the Adirondacks − decades of history captured in lake mud track their slow recovery
Acid rain and metals from power plants, vehicles and industries reached remote mountain lakes for years. Evidence from those ...
Commerce Sénégal-Turquie: comment les Sénégalais ont bâti un pont entre Dakar et Istanbul
Le secteur du e-commerce développé par les entrepreneurs des réseaux sociaux est encore peu connu au Sénégal, mais il génère ...
Taiwan faces a precarious future – whether or not US and China continue on path to conflict
Taiwan has often compared itself to being a “shrimp between two whales”. That expression has never been more apt than today ...
Two charts that lay bare the threat posed by radical right parties to western democracies
In the National Assembly elections of June 2024, Marine Le Pen’s National Rally increased its representation from 89 seats to ...
The UK is losing its small fishing boats – and the communities they support
The small fishing boats still seen bobbing in UK harbours are more than working vessels – they are signs of a living culture.
Baby food in pouches is stripped of nutrients – but convenient, healthy alternatives are on the horizon
It’s easy to understand their appeal. These pouches offer ultimate convenience for busy parents: no prep, no refrigeration, no cleanup. Many are designed with built-in spouts, allowing infants to self ...
Climat : ce que la décision historique de la Cour internationale de justice change pour l'Afrique
La CIJ enjoint aux États de réduire fortement, rapidement et durablement leurs émissions de gaz à effet de serre.