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California’s governor blocked landmark AI safety laws. Here’s why it’s such a key ruling for the future of AI worldwide

In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly shaping the future, California has found itself at a critical juncture. The US state’s governor, Gavin Newsom, recently blocked a key AI safety bill aimed at tightening regulations on generative AI development.

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IMF isn’t doing enough to support Africa: billions could be made available through special drawing rights

At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados prime minister Mia Mottley called for more and better use of special drawing rights (SDRs), the International Monetary Fund’s reserve asset.

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South Africa’s massive Sasol petrochemical plant faces serious challenges – new report

The giant Secunda complex of Sasol, South Africa’s biggest chemicals and energy company, provides the fundamental ingredients to South Africa’s petrochemical sector. It produces petrochemicals, plastics, chemicals essential to key industries such as agriculture (fertilisers) and mining (explosives), and 30% of the country’s liquid fuels. These value chains are very…

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How to stay safe in cyberspace: 5 essential reads

Whether we’re socialising, shopping, banking, studying or working, billions of people around the world spend hours each day online.

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Zimbabwe’s water supply is in crisis: how political interference and underfunding did the damage

In Zimbabwe, control over water is supposed to be decentralised. In other words, the seven regions in the country have the authority to govern their own water resources in the way that best suits their needs.

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Many wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery

The legacy of slavery in America remains a divisive issue, with sharp political divides.

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This Atlanta neighborhood hired a case manager to address rising homelessness − and it’s improving health and safety for everyone

Homelessness has surged across the United States in recent years, rising 19% from 2016 though 2023. The main cause is a severe shortage of affordable housing. Rising homelessness has renewed debates about use of public space and how encampments affect public safety.

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North Carolina is not really a red or blue state − and that makes political predictions much more difficult

For all its prominence as a key battleground state, North Carolina hasn’t done much swinging in U.S. presidential elections.

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What’s in a pantsuit? Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s fashion choices say a lot about their personalities − and vision for the future

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald Trump could not be more different – and this split between them extends far beyond politics and into their fashion choices.

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Why the margin of error matters more than ever in reading 2024 election polls – a pollster with 30 years of experience explains

In just about any discussion of a poll about the very close presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, you’ll hear the phrase “within the poll’s margin of error.” Those words signal that it is a tight race with no clear leader, even if one…

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Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier

The next president of the United States could be the first in that office to accept a phone call from the Moon and hear a woman’s voice on the line. To do so, they’ll first need to make a series of strategic space policy decisions. They’ll also need a little…

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Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria

Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of Halloween. From jack-o’-lanterns glowing on porches to costumes ranging from the whimsical to the gory, Halloween is a time of playful scares, childhood memories and,…

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Americans use the Book of Revelation to talk about immigration – and always have

During a campaign speech in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 19, 2024, Donald Trump promised to save the country from immigrants: “I will rescue every town across America that has been invaded and conquered, and we will put these vicious and bloodthirsty criminals in a jail or kick them out of…

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How beef became a marker of American identity

Beef is one of America’s most beloved foods. In fact, today’s average American eats three hamburgers per week.

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As more Americans go ‘no contact’ with their parents, they live out a dilemma at the heart of Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’

Is blood thicker than water? Should family always come first?

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The effects of binge drinking on teenagers’ brain development

Alcohol is deeply rooted in our cultures and habits, and in most Western countries, its significant economic weight grants it a much more favourable legal status and social perception than other drugs.

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Nationality shapes who we view as workplace leaders

Glance around your workplace and you’re likely to see colleagues from other countries, and perhaps other continents.

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Quality of life continues to slide in South Africa’s key economic province, Gauteng – new survey

The Gauteng City-Region, which has long been South Africa’s economic engine, is in decline. The region contributes about 35% of the country’s total economic output, and is home to more than 15 million people, about 25% of the country’s population of 62 million people.

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How advertising jingles influence our buying choices (and why we can still sing them decades later)

Even if we haven’t heard them for many years, familiar songs often stick with us for life. We can often recall every lyric to songs we learned as kids or albums we idolised as teenagers. But beyond music we’ve purposely chosen to listen to or learn, one type of music…

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How different people around the world understand democracy – and why it matters

Most people in most countries say they want to be governed democratically. Because democracy’s appeal is so powerful, governments and political leaders everywhere claim to be supporters of democracy.

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Liam Payne: the death of a favourite celebrity can be painful – but collective grief can help

One of my (Sam’s) earliest memories is from 1980, when John Lennon was tragically assassinated. I vividly recall my mother’s reaction upon hearing the news – she put down the phone, overwhelmed with grief.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sally McManus on what unions want from Labor and Innes Willox on business wish list for Dutton

Industrial relations will be hotly contested at next year’s election.

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Why Trump’s messaging is becoming more extreme, a mathematician explains

“Talk about extreme.” That was the response of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at September’s televised debate, after her rival, Donald Trump, made the baseless claim that migrants had been eating the dogs and cats of their neighbours in Springfield, Ohio.

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Flock is a refreshing play about the complex reality of growing up in care

There are over 100,000 children and young people living in care in the UK, either with foster carers, in residential children’s homes or in other settings. Flock, currently playing at the Soho Theatre in London before embarking on a UK tour, follows the lives of two young people who have…

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Australia’s points system for jobseekers is failing 4 in 10, putting their payments at risk

For jobseekers these days, staying on benefits is about accumulating points.

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