IMF warns hard landing ‘within the realm of possibilities’ for U.S. economy
The IMF said Wednesday that a U.S. economic downturn remains “within the realm of possibilities,” despite encouraging data to the upside.
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Circular innovation: how to create sustainable products
If you recycle, you’re living your belief that using and regenerating products or components in environmentally friendly ways is good for our planet and its people. By extension, you’ll likely find value in the circular economy conc…
Biden praises EU and UK for compromise deal on Northern Ireland trade
The US president brought words of encouragement and offers of investment on his visit to Northern Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of the region’s Good Friday peace agreement.
Universal cancer cure unlikely at present – study
Scientists say focus should be on cancer prevention, with “universal cures” unlikely at present.
Biden dangles $6bn investment if Northern Ireland power sharing agreed
US president tells Belfast audience that current figure could triple and hopes ‘assembly and executive will soon be restored’Joe Biden has dangled a $6bn (£5bn) carrot in front of Northern Ireland’s leaders with a promise to boost the country’s economy…
NPR “will no longer be active on Twitter” after the social network took “actions that undermine our credibility” by implying NPR is not editorially independent (New York Times)
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NPR “will no longer be active on Twitter” after the social network took “actions that undermine our credibility” by implying NPR is not editorially independent — The broadcaster said that the …
EU and China: Is Taiwan really Europe’s problem? – DW (English)
EU and China: Is Taiwan really Europe’s problem? DW (English)View Full Coverage on Google News
US imposes new sanctions on Russian oligarch, Hungary bank
The Treasury Department has announced new sanctions aimed at Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov.
Preserving culture: Rappers keep the Maya language alive
For some young people in Mexico, rapping in Maya offers more than self-expression. It also presents a path to cultural preservation.
U.S., U.K. aim sanctions at Russian oligarchs’ finance networks
The United States and Britain announced new sanctions Wednesday aimed at Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Roman Abramovich, targeting the financial networks of two of Moscow’s wealthiest businessmen who are close allies of Russian President Vladim…