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Threats remain to US voting system – and voters' perceptions of reality

Nov 08, 2018 17:29 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

As the 2018 midterms proceed, there are still significant risks to the integrity of the voting system and information warfare continues to try to influence the American publics choices when they cast their ballots. On...

Let's not focus on graduate incomes when assessing the worth of education

Nov 08, 2018 17:24 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

The link between educational attainment and income has long been known. Now Australians have more information about what graduates earn from different universities and courses. A recent report shows graduates from NSW...

What image will define the 2018 election?

Nov 08, 2018 17:24 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Every election has its iconic images. Or does it? There are standout images from previous campaigns. Barack Obamas Hope poster, with all its homages and parodies, is a classic example. George W. Bushs Mission...

US mid-term results: seven key issues and what they mean for the country's uncertain future

Nov 08, 2018 17:21 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

America has voted, the results are in, but the countrys future remains uncertain for now. Tuesdays Congressional mid-term elections were billed rightly as among the most important in US history. Decades of widening...

Democrats take House at US midterm elections, but Republicans keep Senate; Labor well ahead in Victoria

Nov 08, 2018 17:20 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

US midterm elections were held today. All 435 House seats and 35 of the 100 Senators were up for election. Democrats were defending 26 Senators, including some states that Trump won by big margins in 2016, and Republicans...

Arron Banks investigated over £8m given to the Brexit campaign – what can this even buy you?

Nov 08, 2018 17:20 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Founder of Brexit campaign group Leave.EU, Arron Banks faces investigation by the National Crime Agency after being referred to them by the Electoral Commission. The case centres around 2m that Banks (and his insurance...

Women candidates break records in the 2018 US mid-term elections

Nov 08, 2018 16:49 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

The 2018 mid-terms broke the records on female candidates in US elections. More than 20 women were on the Senate ballot, while more than ten times that number stood for the House of Representatives. If we also consider...

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Economy

UK gilts surge ahead of September employment report, October consumer price inflation data

The UK gilts surged Monday as investors wait to watch the countrys employment report for the month of September, scheduled to be released on November 13 by 09:30GMT. Also, Octobers consumer price inflation (CPI) report,...

New Zealand’s retail card spending rises in October, following two consecutive months of strong growth

New Zealands retail spending on electronic cards increased 0.1 percent m/m in October (seasonally adjusted), on the back of two consecutive monthly rises in excess of 1 percent, supported by the Families Package. Small...

Chinese yuan likely to range trade prior to Trump-Xi Summit, remain susceptible to US-China bilateral relations: Scotiabank

The Chinese yuan is expected to range trade prior to the Trump-Xi Summit set for 1 December, while remaining susceptible to the headlines on US-China bilateral relations, according to the latest research report from...

JGBs remain mixed as investors await 30-year auction, Q3 GDP

The Japanese government bonds remained mixed on the first trading day of the week Monday, as investors wait to watch the countrys 30-year auction and the gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of this year,...

Australian bonds gain along with U.S. Treasuries amid equities sell-off; October employment report eyed

Australian government bonds gained across the curve during Asian session on Monday as investors moved to safe-haven buying due to global equities sell-off on Chinas economic growth worries and worry of further escalation...

Politics

Threats remain to US voting system – and voters' perceptions of reality

As the 2018 midterms proceed, there are still significant risks to the integrity of the voting system and information warfare continues to try to influence the American publics choices when they cast their ballots. On...

View from The Hill: Katter waves Section 44 stick in a 'notice North Queensland' moment

On the day independent Kerryn Phelps was officially declared the winner in Wentworth, a shot was fired across Scott Morrisons bows to remind him of the challenge of managing a now-hung parliament. It came not from...

Religion and refugees are deeply entwined in the US

Robert Bowers lashed out at what he believed to be a Jewish plot to bring more refugees and asylum seekers to the U.S. before allegedly murdering 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. Bowerss claim that...

International election observers evaluating US midterm elections will face limitations

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, or OSCE, is sending international election observers to the 2018 U.S. midterm election. American voters may be surprised to learn such visits are routine. In...

Ideologically motivated far-right extremists have killed close to 500 people since 1990 – and 10 percent were targeted based on religion

The mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh exemplifies an increasingly deadly form of domestic terrorism committed by far-right extremists: the targeting of institutions and individuals due to their...

Science

Dramatic galaxy collision filled the Milky Way with stars, astronomers discover

Imagine trying to map out your home town using only information you could gather from your window. Even with a pair of binoculars youd find it a difficult task. Mapping out our own galaxy, the Milky Way, is a similarly...

How thoughtful, content-rich tutorials can help science students learn

Learning is not a spectator sport. Students need to make what they learn a part of their everyday lives. Tutorials are an excellent way to achieve this at university level. When theyre properly designed, tutorials can be...

Curious Kids: If a star explodes, will it destroy Earth?

This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions theyd like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome: find out how to enter at the bottom. You might...

Explainer: what any country can and can't do in Antarctica, in the name of science

Antarctica is owned by no one, but there are plenty of countries interested in this frozen island continent at the bottom of the Earth. While there are some regulations on who can do what there, scientific research has...

We've spotted signs of collisions that may finally help us prove that supermassive black holes exist

Observations of nature tend to throw up unexpected results and new mysteries whether youre investigating the rain forest or outer space. When radio astronomy took off in the 1950s, we had no idea that it would lead to the...

Technology

‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ Latest News & Update: Is It Worth Buying?

Red Dead Redemption 2 is considered by many to be one of the best games that have ever graced the gaming community. IGN scored it with a perfect 10, GamesRadar gave it a perfect 5, and Metacritic praised it with a 97...

‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ Release Date, News & Update: Is Lingering Will Included in the Upcoming Game?

Kingdom Hearts 3 is nearing its release date and fans of the franchise cant wait to have Sora, Donald, and Goofy explore the expansive world of the Disney universe. And thanks to the recently released trailer by Xbox, this...

‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’ Release Date, News & Update: Will the Game Be Faithful to Its Original Source?

Final Fantasy VII Remake is one of the most anticipated video games of the gaming community even though its release date isnt dropping anytime soon. Heavily derived from its predecessor, Final Fantasy VII Remake will be a...

MacBook Air 2018 Review, Latest News & Update: Is the Subnotebook Worth it?

The MacBook Air 2018 has been recently released and fans of its predecessor are thrilled that Apple outfitted the device with several needed enhancements. However, the improvements given on the subnotebook led it to cost...

Alternative Torrent Sites That Can Replace The Piratebay During Recent Crackdowns

With the increased restrictions imposed on Torrent sites and other piracy channels, people are asking whats the most reliable domains out there. As can be expected, Piratebay still remains the king of BitTorrent websites...

Digital Currency

US SEC’s scanner on Ethereum-based exchange

What Drives Swedish Cashless Economy?

BCH/USD bullish rout surpasses DMAs and EMAs, but halts at major hurdle ahead of hard-fork

Law

Marijuana is on the ballot in four states, but legalization may soon stall, researchers say

Namibia's long-standing land issue remains unresolved

The unimaginable costs of sexual assault

Life

The lasting impact of Luther's Reformation: 4 essential reads

Who's for a Ruby Murray? The real people behind popular English sayings

Phubbing (phone snubbing) happens more in the bedroom than when socialising with friends

Nature

Venice has flooded, but other cities are in much greater danger

What teeth can tell about the lives and environments of ancient humans and Neanderthals

Earth’s wilderness is vanishing, and just a handful of nations can save it

Sports

Michael Schumacher Health Update: How Extensive is the Injury of the Formula 1 Legend?

Jimmy Butler Latest News & Update: Butler Receives Scathing Statement from NBA Expert Leigh Ellis

Kawhi Leonard Latest News & Update: Are the Toronto Raptors Ready for the Golden State Warriors?

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: EUR/USD Trade Idea

FxWirePro: Shooting star snaps USD/TRY rallies at channel resistance – Uphold short hedge as bulls restrained below 21-EMAs

FxWirePro: BCH/USD bears drag below 7-DMAs ahead of hard-fork, stochastic signals stable consolidation phase

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NEW ZEALAND OCT 2018 FOOD PRICE INDEX DECREASE TO -0.6 % VS PREV -0.1 %
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UK PM MAY SAYS BREXIT TALKS ARE NOW REACHING THEIR "ENDGAME"
2018-11-12 21:03:21
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UK PM MAY SAYS GOVERNMENT WILL NOT ACCEPT DEAL AT ANY COST
2018-11-12 21:03:12
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UK PM MAY SAYS BOTH SIDES ARE WORKING HARD TO REACH AN AGREEMENT BUT SIGNIFICANT ISSUES REMAIN
2018-11-12 21:01:34
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CANADA'S S&P/TSX COMPOSITE CLOSED AT 15,145.13, DOWN -0.85%
2018-11-12 21:00:47
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BRAZIL'S BOVESPA CLOSED AT 85,524.70, DOWN -0.14%
2018-11-12 21:00:32
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NASDAQ UNOFFICIALLY CLOSES DOWN 208.92 POINTS, OR 2.82 PERCENT, AT 7,197.99
2018-11-12 21:00:26
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S&P 500 UNOFFICIALLY CLOSES DOWN 54.38 POINTS, OR 1.96 PERCENT, AT 2,726.63
2018-11-12 21:00:19
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DOW JONES UNOFFICIALLY CLOSES DOWN 600.29 POINTS, OR 2.31 PERCENT, AT 25,389.01
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KOREA, SOUTH OCT 2018 IMPORT PRICE GROWTH YY INCREASE TO 10.7 % VS PREV 9.6 % (REVISED FROM 9.7 %)
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KOREA, SOUTH OCT 2018 EXPORT PRICE GROWTH YY STAYS FLAT AT 1.3 % VS PREV 1.3 % (REVISED FROM 1.4 %)
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U.S. STOCKS EXTEND FALL, S&P 500 DOWN 2.01 PCT
2018-11-12 20:30:41
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BRENT CRUDE LCOc1 EXTENDS LOSSES, FALLS MORE THAN $1 A BARREL TO $69.05 A BARREL IN POST-SETTLEMENT TRADE
2018-11-12 20:22:46
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U.S. CRUDE EXTENDS LOSSES, FALLS MORE THAN $1 A BARREL TO $59.14 A BARREL IN POST-SETTLEMENT TRADE
2018-11-12 20:16:16
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BRAZIL’S CENTRAL BANK SAYS AUCTION TO ROLL OVER EXISTING CONTRACTS
2018-11-12 20:16:08
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BRAZIL’S CENTRAL BANK SAYS AUCTION TO ROLL OVER EXISTING CONTRACTS
2018-11-12 20:16:01
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BRAZIL CENTRAL BANK TO AUCTION ON TUESDAY AS MANY AS 13.6 K TRADITIONAL CURRENCY SWAPS
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BRAZIL CENTRAL BANK TO AUCTION ON TUESDAY AS MANY AS 13.6 K TRADITIONAL CURRENCY SWAPS
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U.S. STOCKS EXTEND FALL, DOW JONES DOWN 2.00 PCT
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BRENT CRUDE FUTURES SETTLE AT $70.12/BBL, DOWN 6 CENTS, 0.09 PCT
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