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Battling misinformation wars in Africa: applying lessons from GMOs to COVID-19
People are faced with a lot of misinformation about both GMOs and COVID. Evan Clayburg Edward Mabaya, Cornell University; Ifeanyi…
Why repressive Saudi Arabia remains a US ally
Monday, 08 March 2021 04:39 Written by theconversation A demonstrator dressed as Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with blood on his hands protests outside the Saudi…
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Why fines and jail time won't change the behaviour of Ghana's minibus drivers
A bus and tro-tro station in Accra, Ghana. nicolasdecorte/Shutterstock/Editorial use only Festival Godwin Boateng, Columbia University Millions of people in…
Ontario’s digital health program has a data quality problem, despite billions in spending
Tuesday, 02 March 2021 11:19 Written by theconversation Digital health technology, such as electronic health records, is believed to enhance patient-centred care, improve integrated care and ensure financially…
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Saudi Crown Prince ordered Khashoggi’s murder – U.S. Inteliigence
Saturday, 27 February 2021 04:22 Written by PREMIUM TIMES The report finds that Muhammad bin Salman approved the operation to capture or kill Mr Khashoggi. Saudi Arabia’s crown prince,…
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Okonjo-Iweala in the WTO top job: breaking the glass ceiling is a win for all women
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images Monica Orisadare, Obafemi Awolowo University Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has become the first…
COVID-19 illustrates why Canada needs more — and better — public banks
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 02:44 Written by theconversation Public banks around the world are working towards the public good during COVID-19. The Canada Infrastructure Bank, however, seems focused…
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Texas electricity grid failure shows how microgrids offer hope for a better future
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 02:38 Written by theconversation Nearly five million homes and businesses lost power in Texas on Feb. 15, and millions remained without power throughout the…
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Hushpuppi: How Blac Chyna Allegedly Helped FBI Catch Suspected Fraudster
Tuesday, 23 February 2021 01:04 Written by tori New details suggested that it was his dinner with American socialite, Blac Chyna, that led to his downfall, according to…
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US Senate acquits Donald Trump, for the second time
Sunday, 14 February 2021 04:15 Written by PM NEWS THE US Senate for the second time acquitted Donald Trump of inciting insurrection at the Capitol. Senators voted 57-43 to…
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