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A severe El Niño could threaten something essential to half of humanity – rice
Rice is life for billions of people. But this grain crop depends heavily on irrigation – and the looming El Niño is likely to bring dry conditions.
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Month: June 2026
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Federal Reserve independence secures an important, but not final, victory at US Supreme Court
The court’s narrow opinion backing Fed governor Lisa Cook against Trump referenced the Fed’s vital role in steering the US economy.
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Doctor Who is on its most uneven footing in 20 years: what’s next for the beloved series?
Doctor Who needs a new co-production partner, a new showrunner and a new star.
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Canada gave Ukrainians safety, but building a future was harder
Getting refugees to safety is essential, but helping them build a life while displacement continues should be just as important to Canadian policymakers.
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Shattered dreams on Canada Day: Broken immigration promises are based on false narratives
Changes to Canada’s immigration system have dramatically reduced legal pathways towards permanent residency based on myths about the impact of immigrants on Canadian society.
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Canada is getting old — and that’s our biggest advantage for 2067
Canada’ aging population is a marker of national success, not a crisis. The question is whether we will seize this moment to build the strongest aging society in the world.
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Fireworks, heat and drought make this July 4th a recipe for wildfires
Every year, the number of human-caused fires spikes on July 4, and many of them are related to fireworks. When trees and grasses are dry and the temperature high, the risk rises even more.
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When companies face hostile takeover threats, they turn to ESG — and the whole community benefits
Companies facing hostile takeover threats invest more in environmental, social and governance initiatives, and the effect spreads to their competitors.
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Could AI create a new form of inequality in South Africa?
If AI is not designed properly, inequalities can reappear in new, digital forms.
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Kenyans living in towns are farmers too: what this means for rural landscapes
The increasing control of rural agricultural land by urban residents has implications for rural people and spaces.
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Supporting women in early labour is important for safe maternity care
The Nottingham maternity review shows why women need better assessment and support at the very start of labour.
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Does traffic drive street crime? Our study investigated
Motor traffic makes residents feel less safe from vandalism, burglary and violence.