Trump’s clash with California governor over LA protests has potential to influence next presidential race

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During US president Donald Trumps first administration, many Democratic governors served as a major source of opposition to Trump. Gavin Newsom, the current governor of California, regularly sparred with Trump on several...

Four ways you can feel empowered as a plus-size traveller this summer – according to experts

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Travelling isnt always easy for plus-size people. There can be accessibility issues, such as seats that are too small, but also lingering societal biases, that make the whole experience feel like its made for someone else....

Putin forced to send wounded back to fight and offer huge military salaries as Russia suffers a million casualties

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Russian military casualties in the war in Ukraine are expected to reach a million before the end of June. This figure, which is composed of combat-related injuries as well as deaths, reveals that Moscow is prepared to see...

Anxiety is the most common mental health problem – here’s how tech could help manage it

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Anxiety disorders are the worlds most common mental health problem. But it isnt always easy to get professional help, with long waiting lists in many countries. Worldwide, only about 28% of people with anxiety receive...

A portrait taken in North Philly in the 1980s reconnects poet with cherished memories of her own beloved father

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To celebrate Fathers Day, The Conversation U.S. asked Philadelphia anthropologist, playwright and poetic ethnographer Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon to reflect on a poem she recently performed to accompany a 1986 photograph...

More free school meals is a start – here’s what would really address child poverty

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All children in England living in households claiming universal credit will soon be eligible for free school meals, the UK government has announced. This will improve the lives of 500,000 more children and save their...

What family firms like Rothschild can teach Canadian businesses about resilience

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Family businesses constitute a vital component of Canadas economic landscape. They make up 63 per cent of privately held firms, employ nearly seven million people and generate about $575 billion a year. While Canadian...