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What does science say about astrology? Not much

Humans are meaning-hungry animals. We've spent centuries building intellectual edifices and metaphysical systems to try to make sense of the universe. But sometimes science, myth, religion, and philosophy don't suffice. They feel too remote, or inadequate. Besides, it's quite unlikely that any of them will tell you whether that guy…

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Welfare rules need rethink

Without a clear understanding of its own policies, the government has turned an attempt to ensure that assistance reaches the "genuinely disadvantaged" into a bureaucratic weapon -- one that threatens to strain family relationships and pit parents against their children.

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The Guardian view on children and the internet: rolling back big tech’s untrammelled power

Editorial: A belated change of policy on nude digital images of children must be part of a wider reset

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The Guardian view on climate equality: a richer life and real public abundance, not just more stuff

Editorial: The Global Justice Report offers a hopeful bargain: tax extreme wealth and replace consumer excess with social and economic security for all

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Is NZ taxation compatible with human rights?

Opinion from Victoria University: In a modern society, everyone needs some property and a certain amount of income to live a full life; we must then contribute to helping others flourish through paying tax in accordance with our ability to pay, writes Dr Jonathan Barrett.

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Disabled people are experts in our own lives – listen to us

Comment from Otago University: We can’t afford to respond to the crisis in disability health care with incremental change, says Bernadette Huatau Jones

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I have found the perfect book group – we discuss problematic text messages

My friends and I were keen to meet regularly, but couldn’t agree on what to read. Then we found an excellent solution, writes Zoe Williams

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If Australian datacentres are going to power the AI revolution, we deserve a fair return

We cannot afford to make the same mistake as we did with gas. If tech companies are going to use our land, energy and water for AI, they must pay their fair share of tax

The Guardian - AU

Republicans in Congress are defecting from Trump over Iran. Will more follow?

The vote reflects his diminished standing at home and loss of leverage over Iran as he scrambles to exit a disastrous war

The Guardian - US

Peddi wants the politics of Tamil anti-caste cinema, but without its progressive vision

The controversy surrounding Ram Charan’s latest film Peddi began with criticism over its portrayal of women, particularly the treatment of Janhvi Kapoor’s character Achiyamma. However, the debate has since expanded into a larger discussion about women’s representation in Telugu cinema and the limited agency female actors often have within mainstream…

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Yes, Michelle Obama knows a lot about resilience. She still shouldn’t be lecturing gen Z about it

It’s decades since the former US first lady was an employee, writes Emma Beddington. The world of work she grew up in has long gone

The Guardian - UK

Bernie Sanders’ AI sovereign wealth fund plan is good. But we think this is better

While we do not outright oppose the taking of AI company stock, or of a US a sovereign wealth fund, there are better ways to achieve the senator’s goals

The Guardian - US

Voices: Zelensky is an indispensable ally in Britain’s new security partnership with Europe

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: While Britain has an embarrassingly underpowered military plagued by incompetence, the Ukrainians have the biggest army of any European nation

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Those who championed free speech in the UK and US now wage war on it. And here’s why: Palestine

It was once an article of faith that even those who speak words we disagree with deserve protection. As regards Palestine, that’s now not true, says Mehdi Hasan, editor-in-chief and CEO of Zeteo

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Why India cannot let the rupee float

India’s exchange-rate debates often proceed as though the price of the rupee were merely another financial price best left to market correction and macroeconomic adjustment. In theory, a weakening currency performs a useful balancing function.

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What to do as murder is exploited to spread lies about race and privilege? Stand firm – fight back

Too many leaders have appeased the rightwing culture warriors. In the wake of the Henry Nowak rioting, the time for a push against toxicity and untruths is now, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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The farm failures keeping India hooked on imported oil

India meets only 44 percent of its domestic demand for edible oil and spends more than $20 billion a year on imports, a bill that is bound to increase with the war in West Asia disrupting global supply chains and India’s foreign currency reserves under strain.

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Stability over sparkle in Labour’s candidate list as policy question looms

One high-profile police figure vaults up Labour’s ranks as another is unceremoniously ushered into retirement, in an election list light on real surprises

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Govt fails to buy into AI

No serious observer disputes that Thailand must embrace artificial intelligence. AI is transforming economies, industries and labour markets around the world. The question is not whether the country should invest in AI, but whether the TH-AI Passport scheme represents the right investment.

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Torchbearer touts benefits of education

The native Thai social structure, by which the elderly are not shunted away to old age homes but live with their extended families and continue to interact with the community, is a good one.

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Cheap fertiliser access the key to food security

For years, climate campaigners have claimed that our food supply is under grave threat from climate change caused by excessive fossil fuel use. Ironically, the war in the Middle East is highlighting that the much bigger food challenge for the world is not having enough access to fossil fuels.

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The Guardian view on the French presidential election campaign: only the far right will profit from division

Editorial: Mainstream politicians should remember that in the battle to defeat Jordan Bardella or Marine Le Pen, unity is strength

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The Guardian view on cancer treatments: new hope for patients now and in the future

Editorial: A drug for pancreatic cancer shows immense promise, but we shouldn’t forget research in the field is a story of small victories

The Guardian - AU

My most capable clients are becoming prisoners of their phones – but there is a way out

The first step is making scrolling a little harder by creating an obstacle, giving your rational brain time to catch up with your impulsive thumb

The Guardian - UK

The health tracker backlash is here – so ditch the data and set yourself free

A rebellion is rising against the dull, highly optimised lives big tech wants for us. It’s not a second too soon, writes Emma Beddington

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