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Briferendum Aftermath Series

British pensioners in Spain worry Brexit could force them to return to UK

Mar 20, 2017 12:35 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

Spain is home to more than 100,000 British pensioners. Most moved there many years ago to enjoy their retirement with the understanding that they would be able to export their pension and healthcare rights with them. But...

Briferendum Aftermath Series

What a 'no deal' Brexit would mean for healthcare of British pensioners in Spain

Mar 20, 2017 12:23 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

One thing that matters enormously to UK voters is the NHS. A battle bus emblazoned with a claim that the NHS would receive 350m a week if the UK left the European Union was crucial to the victory of the Leave vote in the...

Boards must do more to stamp out wrongdoing that damages trust in charities

Mar 20, 2017 02:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

When you put $20 in the charity collectors can at the traffic lights, you trust that it goes to the people the charity was set up to help. But how do you know if this is actually the case? The vast majority of donations...

Government cracks down on secret company payments to unions

Mar 20, 2017 01:57 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

The government has announced legislation to ban secret payments between employers and unions, with companies facing criminal penalties of up to A$4.5 million for breaches when the payment could have a corrupting...

Could Roe v. Wade be overturned?

Mar 20, 2017 01:50 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

If you care about the future of abortion rights, now is a good time to worry. A sweeping Supreme Court victory for pro-choice advocates last summer was quickly overrun by worries brought on by the election of Donald...

Street harassment is a public health problem: The case of Mexico City

Mar 20, 2017 01:47 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Health

I actually dont remember when I was first harassed on the street, but I do remember when I first experienced it as an abusive act: I was an adolescent traveling with my mom in a crowded underground wagon, where men could...

Why should we obey the law?

Mar 20, 2017 01:34 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Politics

The claim by Sally McManus, the new head of the ACTU, that when the law is unjust, I dont think there is a problem in breaking it, returns us to a deep question in political philosophy: Why should I obey the law and the...

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Economy

ECB Forum 2025 Highlights Europe's Monetary Policy Challenges Amid Global Shifts

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Canada Considers Aid for Aluminum Producers Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions

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OPEC+ to Boost Oil Output by 548,000 Barrels Per Day in August Amid Market Shifts

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Dollar Outlook Hinges on Fed Rate Cuts and Summer Inflation Data

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Politics

Azoria Delays Tesla ETF Launch Amid Musk’s Political Move

Azoria Partners has postponed the launch of its Tesla-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) following Elon Musks unexpected entry into U.S. politics. The investment firm was set to debut the Azoria Tesla Convexity ETF,...

Zelenskiy, Trump Hold Most Productive Call Yet on Patriot Missiles, Ukraine Aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy described his recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump as their best and most productive conversation to date, highlighting a renewed focus on bolstering Ukraines air...

Iran’s Khamenei Reappears at Ashura Event Amid Israel Conflict

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Elon Musk Launches “America Party” After Breaking With Trump Over Tax Bill

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Japan, U.S. Hold Talks Ahead of 24% Tariff Deadline

Japans top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa held in-depth phone discussions with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Thursday and Saturday, as both nations seek resolution before a 24% reciprocal tariff on Japanese...

Science

FDA Lifts REMS Requirement for CAR-T Cell Cancer Therapies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) requirement for all currently approved CAR-T cell therapies, a move expected to improve patient access to these...

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Surges on U.S. Patent Win for Rare Disorder Drug

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CDC Vaccine Review Sparks Controversy Over Thimerosal Study Citation

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SpaceX Starship Explodes in Texas During Test, Citing Nitrogen Tank Failure

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NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Recover After Boeing Starliner Delay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are steadily recovering after spending nine unexpected months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeings Starliner capsule. Initially intended...

Technology

Ingram Micro Hit by Ransomware, Launches Cybersecurity Investigation

Ingram Micro, a global leader in information technology and supply chain services, confirmed on Saturday that it recently detected a ransomware attack targeting specific internal systems. The Irvine, California-based...

Quantum Computing Sparks Investor Interest in Semiconductor Stocks

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Foxconn Hits Record Q2 Revenue on Surging AI Demand

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Air Force Halts SpaceX Rocket Cargo Plan Amid Wildlife Concerns

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Google Faces EU Antitrust Complaint Over AI Search Summaries

A coalition of independent publishers has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission, accusing Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) of abusing its dominance in online search through its AI-generated summaries, known as AI...
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