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Why are some animals considered ‘pests’? It comes down to culture and convenience
Calling an animal a ‘pest’ can sometimes cause more harm to people than the animal itself.
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Albanese will announce extension of “Paid Prac” at Labor national conference
Anthony Albanese will announce on Thursday the extension of the Prac Payment system in a speech given to Labor’s national conference
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Why 78 degrees isn’t the right thermostat setting for everyone during a heat wave
There is no single thermostat setting that is right for every person or every home. And there are other easy, low-cost steps that can help keep everyone comfortable when hot weather sets in.
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Soft plastic recycling laws have been delayed – an expert explains why
Our whole system is built to reward recyclability. But what actually matters is how much we’re manufacturing in the first place.
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How young people make their politics heard in Manchester
When Burnham was elected as Mayor, he committed to the creation of the Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority.
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What the sudden demise of the UK’s department of science means for the future of research
If we want to be reminded what real damage to a science system looks like, we only need to glance across the Atlantic.
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Philadelphia’s criminal justice fines and fees fall hardest on poorest neighborhoods
New research maps where legal financial obligations are concentrated – and finds they overlap with poverty, violence and racial inequality.
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The antifa terrorism threat the Trump administration describes does not exist
Antifa is a scattered movement of local collectives that opposes fascism. It has no leader, command hierarchy, funding structure or record of deadly attacks.
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COVID PPE failures left healthcare workers and patients at risk – what lessons the government needs to learn for the future
Almost £10 billion was wasted on unsuitable PPE during the pandemic due to a lack of preparedness.
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Burnham and Trump – what the new prime minister should remember about UK-US ties
He can learn lessons about the ‘special relationship’ from the Labour party’s history.
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Media avoids Israel’s sadism like a crocodile-infested moat
COMMENTARY: By Jeremy Rose Israel’s Environment Ministry has removed the protected status of Nile crocodiles to allow them to be used in a moat guarding the country’s largest detainment camp, a move requested by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The story has been widely covered by Israel’s English-language press, alternative media worldwide, and news sites
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Andy Burnham says he’ll end rough sleeping – here’s what’s needed to make it happen
The question isn’t whether ending rough sleeping is desirable or achievable, it’s why previous attempts have collapsed.