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Johannesburg fire: there was a plan to fix derelict buildings and provide good accommodation - how to move forward

Thousands of Johannesburg inner-city residents occupy buildings in conditions like those that led to the fire at 80 Albert Street that killed at least 77 people. They are living in derelict multi-storey buildings, former office blocks, sectional title buildings, tenements, warehouses and factories.

The Conversation

Electrical union wants Australia’s net zero targets boosted by ‘substantial’ investment and state ownership

Exclusive: Influential leftwing unions to tell Labor’s national conference party it must seize ‘most significant economic opportunity since the Industrial Revolution’

The Guardian - AU

6 tips for cutting costs on back-to-school shopping

An estimated $135 billion will be spent on back-to-school and back-to-college shopping in 2023, according to the National Retail Federation, representing the second-largest spending period of the year, behind only the holidays

The Independent UK

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Your family will probably spend $890 on back-to-school shopping this year, retail trade group says

The demand for electronics in the classroom is driving parents to spend more, a National Retail Federation survey found.

Fortune

Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha passes National Research Foundation Bill

The Lok Sabha passed the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, that proposes to establish the National Research Foundation

The Hindu

Proposed National Research Foundation to provide ‘strategic’ direction, generate private funding

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, which proposes to establish the National Research Foundation, a new body that will provide “high level strategic direction for research, innovation and entrepreneurship”, was tabled in the Lok Sabha. The National Research Foundation proposes a more expansive definition of research which includes science, engineering,…

The Hindu

Weighing in on the National Research Foundation Bill

The budgetary allocation for the National Research Foundation should not be reduced

The Hindu

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Re-examine proposal to draw funding from private sector for National Research Foundation, say scientists

AIPSN demands Central govt re-examine proposal to privatise research funding. It calls for open scrutiny by scientific community, citing concerns of centralisation, lack of oversight and not addressing existing structural problems. It has launched signature campaign to remit NRF Bill to Parliamentary standing committee for assessment. AIPSN says Bill seeks…

The Hindu

No quick fix: On National Research Foundation Bill

The challenge in India is that there are too few institutions that see the value in investing in research and development

The Hindu

Explained | What to expect from the Monsoon Session of Parliament?

The Narendra Modi-led government is set to introduce 21 new Bills in the Monsoon Session which begins on July 5. Read The Hindu explainer on the old and new Bills that are likely to be taken up and the issues which are set to rock Parliament yet again.

The Hindu

Explained | What is the National Research Foundation?

How will India’s National Research Foundation facilitate “ease of doing science”, particularly at a time when the nation’s gross domestic expenditure on research and development is too low compared to the U.S. & China? Binay Panda, a JNU professor in New Delhi, explains.

The Hindu

3 Retail Stocks to Supercharge Your Portfolio Today

Despite macroeconomic challenges, retail sales are expected to grow this year thanks to easing inflation and a strong labor market. Therefore, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong retail stocks Murphy USA (MUSA), ODP Corporation (ODP), and Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH). Keep reading.

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3 B-Rated Consumer Good Stocks for Today's Market

Despite macroeconomic challenges, the consumer goods industry is expected to grow this year as it enjoys robust demand. Against this backdrop, it could be wise for investors to buy fundamentally strong consumer goods stocks LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne (LVMUY), Procter & Gamble (PG), and ACCO Brands…

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Cabinet approves Bill for National Research Foundation to make research more equitable

The NRF will be governed by a governing board consisting of 15 to 25 eminent researchers and professionals.

The Hindu

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Father's Day gift spending reaches new records but lags behind Mother's Day

Consumers are expected to spend nearly 36% or $12.8 billion less on dads than they did on moms last month.

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Investors, Don't Miss out on These 2 Undervalued Big Box Retail Stocks

Retail sales is expected to see stable growth this year as inflation begins to moderate. So, investors might consider buying fundamentally strong undervalued big box retail stocks, Tesco (TSCDY) and Albertson (ACI). Read on.

Daily Mirror

Target store forced to put stock under lock and key - even toothpaste is on lockdown

The Target store near San Francisco's famous Mission District has reportedly had to lock up a number of items in the face of the growing problem of organised shoplifting gangs

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3 Retail Titans Benefiting From Online Shopping Boom

The growing adoption of cutting-edge technologies has improved the overall shopping experience for consumers, and the popularity of e-commerce has enabled retailers to expand their reach. Amid the rapidly growing e-commerce market, retail titans Ulta Beauty (ULTA), Murphy USA (MUSA), and Yatsen (YSG) could be ideal investments. Keep reading.

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Government secures backing for National Reconstruction Fund

Senator Pocock welcomed commitments by the government to explore policy to fund startups as they commercialise.

The New Daily

Alan Kohler: Australia’s biotech sector has suddenly got much bigger

It wouldn’t take much of a nudge from the government to create a very vibrant and economically significant biotech industry.

France 24

How fake media accounts in Afghanistan are used to push Taliban propaganda

Since the Taliban took over control of Afghanistan in August 2021, numerous accounts mimicking or trying to present themselves as media outlets have popped up online. These fake accounts share content that appears to be authentic, often using the same graphic signature and style as the real media outlet. But…

Birmingham Post

North East business life: charity, community and award events in the region

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Bellway, Newcastle Building Society and Sage Foundation

Newcastle Herald

Any changes to the super honeypot must be put to the hive

A super dilemma: whose honeypot is it?

AAP

'We're not banning coal and gas': Industry minister

Labor's $15 billion manufacturing fund won't ban coal, gas, or logging. The legislation has passed the lower house after a deal was struck with the Greens.

The Guardian - AU

Labor meets Greens demand for ban on reconstruction fund investment in coal, gas and native logging

Deal secures passage of NRF bill through lower house and provides likely pathway to pass it in Senate

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