Americans die earlier at all wealth levels, even if wealth buys more years of life in the US than in Europe

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Americans at all wealth levels are more likely to die sooner than their European counterparts, with even the richest U.S. citizens living shorter lives than northern and western Europeans. That is the key finding of our...

Why you should think twice before using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your texts

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My brothers text messages can read like fragments of an ancient code: hru, wyd, plz truncated, cryptic and never quite satisfying to receive. Ill often find myself second-guessing whether gr8 means actual excitement or...

Canada’s identity is at stake if we don’t equitably fund and support its music now

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Amid a trade war, sovereignty threats and a federal election campaign, Canada is facing renewed calls for national unity. The need to define, refine and reassert what it means to be Canadian has never been stronger. To...

Iran and US to enter high-stakes nuclear negotiations – hampered by a lack of trust

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The announcement of planned talks between the US and Iran in Oman signifies a crucial development especially given the history of distrust and animosity that has characterised their interactions. There remains a degree of...

Hungary’s exit from the International Criminal Court is a sign of the times

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After deciding to flout an international arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu, Hungary has become the first European country to announce plans to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC). This comes after...

Chile and South Africa could be green hydrogen exporters – but setting up industries with debt is dangerous

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Vast amounts of renewable energy are needed to produce green hydrogen, a new form of energy made by splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable power. Green hydrogen is a type of clean energy that...

Wild meat is eaten by millions, but puts billions at risk – how to manage the trade

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One of the most pressing issues of our time is the wild meat trade. Why? Because its consumed by millions and puts billions at risk from emerging diseases. It provides food and income for some of the poorest and most...