Budget and Robodebt failures make Australian government hesitant about citizen-facing AI
The Australian government sees the value of generative AI in local, state and federal governments. However, unusually long spending restrictions…
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Microplastics may be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Add one more possible culprit to the long list of known cardiovascular risk factors, including red meat, butter, smoking and…
Adam Schiff vs. Steve Garvey: The best Senate matchup for California?
To the editor: The lifelong Democrat is relieved that there likely won't be a race between Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank)…
The farmers' protests in Europe and the dead end of neoliberalism | Agriculture
On February 26, the World Trade Organization (WTO) will hold its 13th ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi. While few would…
Law professor: Alabama embryo ruling shows we are a theocracy
February 24, 2024 3 a.m. Pacific Time To the editor: I am a law professor. This week in class, while…
Elon Musk's behavior and other reasons for the slowdown in electric vehicle sales
February 20, 2024 3 a.m. Pacific Time To the editor: I just purchased a Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric vehicle. While…
Venezuela orders suspension of UN human rights office and gives staff days to leave | United Nations News
Earlier this week, the UN agency expressed “deep concern” over the detention of prominent human rights activist Rocío San Miguel.…
Is the Mexican government hiding the number of missing people?
MEXICO CITY – In November, Susana García Colorado received a call from a man who claimed to be from the…
Experts say billions of US Senate bill would be better spent at home | Economy and Business News
Several academics, politicians and advocates have condemned the US Senate's passage this week of a foreign funding bill that would…
Protests outside British Prime Minister Sunak's residence to demand a ceasefire in Gaza | Loop
News Protesters gathered outside the London residence of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to denounce the Israeli attacks on Rafah…