Among central bankers, the word “uncertainty” is at risk of becoming a cliché, as they run out of ways to convey the heightened volatility they face trying to set interest rates, from trade policies to escalating conflicts in the Middle…
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Mounting case against notion that boys are born better at math — Harvard Gazette
Twenty years ago, cognitive psychologist Elizabeth Spelke took a strong position in an ongoing public debate.
“There are no differences in overall intrinsic aptitude for science and mathematics among women and men,” the researcher declared.
A new paper in the journal…
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Huge spike in Europeans wanting to visit Ontario amid decline in U.S. tourism
Thinking of your next summer getaway? You might already be living in it.
According to a new study by the Europe Pulse Study from Context Research Group, Ontario is a top destination choice for…
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Elephant kills 2 female tourists from the UK and New Zealand in Zambian national park
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Two elderly female tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant Thursday while on a walking safari in a national park, police said.
Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson…
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Moldova pushes for EU accession, but Brussels hesitates to decouple Ukraine
The EU and Moldova will discuss economic growth and security at their first bilateral summit in Chisinau this Friday. The Moldovan president Maia Sandu will meet EU Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, and the president of the EU Council, António Costa.
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Supplying weapons to Ukraine part of defending Europe and Denmark – Frederiksen
Ukraine is a full-fledged member of the European family, and Europe — especially as the U.S. reduces its involvement — must step up its support in the fight against the aggressor.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said this at a joint press conference with European…
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Ethiopia has finished building mega-dam, Abiy Ahmed says
Ethiopia says it has completed building a mega-dam on the Blue Nile that has long been a source of tension with Egypt and Sudan.
Launched in 2011 with a $4bn (£2.9bn) budget, the dam is Africa’s biggest hydro-electric plant, and a major source of…
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Not sure they have many common topics to discuss
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have few common topics for conversation, but Ukraine supports the American leader’s idea of an unconditional ceasefire.
“I don’t…
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Front door to UK House of Lords does not work despite hefty £9.6 million price tag
Despite the costly works, the door must have a security officer manning it at all times, in order to press the button which opens it — otherwise it does not work.
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