Politics
Ideological polarization, propaganda, and the evolution of political thought—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the future of politics.
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Countries are using the Internet and social media to wage a war of the heart and mind.
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https://foreignpolicy.com/2017/03/16/the-making-of-islamophobia-inc/
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Foreign Policy
A well-funded network is trying to strip the right to speak away from American Muslims and fanning the politics of fear.
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https://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/4-key-approaches-for-startups-seeking-to-acquire-international-remote-talent/
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Europeanbusinessreview
The early stages of a startup are invariably the most challenging, and weak hires can undermine a good business plan at a rapid pace. So how can small teams recruit effectively amid a fiercely competitive and diminishing talent pool? . experience difficulty in filling roles, and the challenge of finding the right workers to suit your business needs with minimal risk of churn or underperformance can be overwhelming for small businesses.
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https://www.desmog.com/2024/06/26/lse-report-campaigners-lawsuits-banks-funders-fossil-fuel-industry-litigation-climate/
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Desmog
Campaigners are increasingly taking out lawsuits against the funders of fossil fuels and other climate-harming activities,, according to a new report.
In its annual review of climate litigation, published June 26, the London School of Economics and Political Science's (LSE) Grantham Research...
In its annual review of climate litigation, published June 26, the London School of Economics and Political Science's (LSE) Grantham Research...
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https://www.schwartzreport.net/2024/07/27/worlds-richest-1-gained-42-trillion-in-a-decade-oxfam/
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Stephan: . The G20 nations is a group of19 countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkey, United Kingdom and United States and the European Union. The wealth inequality of the G20 nation has become obscene, with the United States leading the pack.
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Global political organizations increasingly use social media to control the masses, silence opposition, and erode trust in existing institutions.
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Innovation, geopolitics, and resource supply are at the heart of the imminent electric vehicle boom.
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Countries are now considering imposing international carbon tax schemes, but critics claim this system could negatively affect global trade.
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https://goodauthority.org/news/france-macron-snap-elections-2024-lepen/
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Goodauthority
In a bold, unexpected move, French president Emmanuel Macron announced the dissolution of France's National Assembly on June This was an immediate reaction to big gains by the far right in the European Union elections - and the disappointing results of his coalition. France's surprise snap election with an abbreviated campaign will take place in two rounds, on June 30 and July just weeks before Paris is due to host the summer Olympic Games.
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https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/supernormal-returns-tax-policy-debates/
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Businesses invest now to earn future returns. For an investment to be worthwhile, it must at least "break even," providing a risk-free return that covers the cost of capital, time, and inflationInflation is when the general price of goods and services increases across the economy,...
Businesses invest now to earn future returns. For an investment to be worthwhile, it must at least "break even," providing a risk-free return that covers the cost of capital, time, and inflationInflation is when the general price of goods and services increases across the economy,...
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https://www.techcentral.ie/european-union-proposes-to-levy-taxes-on-purchases-through-temu-or-aliexpress/
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Techcentral
European Union proposes taxes on purchases through Temu or AliExpress
Import tax on cheap items could be on the way
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Image: athree23, Pixabay
The European Union is trying to cope with online retailers offering their goods at bargain...
Import tax on cheap items could be on the way
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Image: athree23, Pixabay
The European Union is trying to cope with online retailers offering their goods at bargain...
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https://globalnews.ca/news/10652111/us-europe-economies-q2/
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Globalnews
Europe's economy saw modest growth in the April-June quarter even as the U.S. outperformed expectations, highlighting a persistent transatlantic growth gap. Germany, the leading European economy, remained in the dumps while hesitant consumers saved more rather than spending on new houses or...
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https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240823/p2a/00m/0bu/024000c
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Mainichi
TOKYO -- Shortages of rice have recently been seen across Japan, and the price of the staple food is soaring. But close to 100% of Japan's rice is domestically produced and the yield of crops appears normal, so why is this happening? The Mainichi Shimbun spoke with Kazuhito Yamashita, a former bureaucrat at Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and a research director at the Canon Institute for Global Studies, about the background to the rice commotion, shedding light on the reality of rice policies that have disregarded consumers.
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https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/retail/temu-owner-pdd-plunges-18-after-revenue-outlook-disappoint/
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Businessoffashion
PDD Holdings Inc.'s shares dived 18 percent after the Temu owner posted disappointing revenue and warned of declining growth, highlighting the challenges of sustaining its pace of expansion against intense competition.The stock slid during pre-market trading in New York after the Chinese-owned...
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https://www.news24.com/news24/world/news/uks-labour-sweeps-to-power-as-sunak-concedes-election-20240705
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News24
Keir Starmer's Labour Party is set to win a historic parliamentary majority, unseating Rishi Sunak's Conservative government after 14 years. Labour is predicted to win around 410 seats out of 650, while Conservatives have won 70 so far, marking a significant defeat for them amidst a cost of living crisis and public dissatisfaction.
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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/france-new-government-under-pressure-multiple-fronts-michel-barnier-emmanuel-macron-4623921
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Channelnewsasia
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http://ktemoc.blogspot.com/2024/09/forest-city-sfz-first-in-malaysia-to.html
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Ktemoc
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept 20 — Forest City will be the first location in Malaysia to offer a zero tax on family wealth offices as part of its incentive packages. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said zero tax on family wealth offices was among the incentives to turn Forest City a magnet for international capital.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/wynne-announcement-hamilton-1.4082476
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CBC
Premier Kathleen Wynne announced on Monday that Hamilton, Lindsay and Thunder Bay will take part in Ontario's basic income pilot project.
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https://cepa.org/article/polish-tech-grand-ambitions-on-a-shaky-foundation/
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Cepa
US and Asian investments are pouring into Poland. However, the country must still overcome large hurdles to become a tech leader.
Intel is investing $4.6 billion in a Polish chip factory. Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud are expanding. They follow Asian semiconductor companies,...
Intel is investing $4.6 billion in a Polish chip factory. Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud are expanding. They follow Asian semiconductor companies,...
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https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/eu/high-inflation-tax-revenue-europe/
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Taxfoundation
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InflationInflation is when the general price of goods and services increases across the economy, reducing the purchasing power of a currency and the value of certain assets. The same paycheck covers less goods, services, and bills. It is sometimes referred to as a "hidden tax," as...
InflationInflation is when the general price of goods and services increases across the economy, reducing the purchasing power of a currency and the value of certain assets. The same paycheck covers less goods, services, and bills. It is sometimes referred to as a "hidden tax," as...
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https://www.theguardian.com/business/2012/jul/21/offshore-wealth-global-economy-tax-havens
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The Guardian
A far-reaching new study suggests a staggering $21tn in assets has been lost to global tax havens. If taxed, that could have been enough to put parts of Africa back on its feet and even solve the euro crisis, writes Heather Stewart
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https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/major-changes-means-its-time-to-slay-dragons-cam-bagrie/U3NLCOMMDZAERLKZLDFSMWDV2E/
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Nzherald
The 2024 Budget stated: "The key reason for Treasury's downgraded economic growth forecast is a reassessment of future productivity growth in New Zealand." Photo / Mark MitchellCam Bagrie is the principal of Bagrie Economics.OPINION
Inflation. Division. Embracing long-term necessities such as...
Inflation. Division. Embracing long-term necessities such as...