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Trump tariffs sink economy, but brings hope for the natural environment
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Trump tariffs sink economy, but brings hope for the natural environment
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Family-Friendly Workplaces: The Modern Approach to Supporting Full-Time Working Parents
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Family-Friendly Workplaces: The Modern Approach to Supporting Full-Time Working Parents
Why Do Climate-Conscious People Eat Meat?
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Trump tariffs sink economy, but brings hope for the natural environment
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Trump tariffs sink economy, but brings hope for the natural environment
The Boasting Trap on LinkedIn: How Self-Promotion Backfires Psychologically
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The Boasting Trap on LinkedIn: How Self-Promotion Backfires Psychologically
Family-Friendly Workplaces: The Modern Approach to Supporting Full-Time Working Parents
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Why Do Climate-Conscious People Eat Meat?
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Why Do Climate-Conscious People Eat Meat?
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Trump tariffs sink economy, but brings hope for the natural environment

April 7, 2025 plato

Trump Tariffs Sink Economy, but Bring Hope for the Natural Environment Introduction The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States in 2016 marked a seismic shift in…

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The Boasting Trap on LinkedIn: How Self-Promotion Backfires Psychologically

September 7, 2024 plato

LinkedIn, designed as a professional networking platform, has increasingly become a space where people boast about their achievements, success, and personal fulfillment. While these posts may generate likes and positive…

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Family-Friendly Workplaces: The Modern Approach to Supporting Full-Time Working Parents

September 6, 2024 plato

The traditional workplace has long operated under a model that assumes employees are either fully available for work or not, often neglecting the unique challenges faced by full-time working parents.…

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Why Do Climate-Conscious People Eat Meat?

September 6, 2024 plato

Despite the pressing need to address climate change, a surprising number of individuals at the forefront of sustainability efforts still eat meat. The paradox is perplexing: many highly intelligent and…

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The Capitalist Paradox of War and the Weapons Industry

September 6, 2024 plato

As the wars in Ukraine and Gaza rage on, the arms industry thrives. For weapons manufacturers, conflict has become the engine of profitability. This dependence on warfare raises a critical…

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The Absurdity of the Gun Debate in the US: Reflections on the Colin Gray Case and Its Implications

September 6, 2024 plato

In the intricate and often absurd tapestry of the American gun debate, a recent development has captured national attention, highlighting both the far-reaching consequences of firearm access and the legal…

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Homo Economicus and Homo Sacer: Foundations for a Sustainable Future

July 21, 2024 plato

Abstract This essay explores the intersection of sustainability and philosophical thought, specifically examining the contributions of Giorgio Agamben’s concept of homo sacer and several post-structuralist thinkers, including Richard K. Ashley.…

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Industry 5.0: The Symbiosis of AI, Blockchain, and Renewable Energy

July 21, 2024 plato

Abstract Industry 4.0 introduced a paradigm shift in manufacturing and industrial processes through the integration of cyber-physical systems, IoT, and data analytics. Industry 5.0 builds on this foundation, emphasizing human-machine…

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Understanding Unhappiness: Alan Watts’ Perspective

July 21, 2024 plato

Introduction Alan Watts, a British philosopher and writer, is renowned for his interpretation and popularization of Eastern philosophy for Western audiences. His teachings, which draw heavily from Zen Buddhism, Taoism,…

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Maintaining a Healthy Mind by Avoiding Catastrophic Thinking

July 21, 2024 plato

Introduction Maintaining a healthy mind is crucial for overall well-being. One significant aspect of mental health is the ability to manage negative thinking, particularly the tendency to assume the worst…

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Up to a million Palestinians could be 'permanently relocated' to war-torn Libya under US plans
Up to a million Palestinians could be 'permanently relocated' to war-torn Libya under US plans

Up to a million Palestinians could be permanently relocated from devastated Gaza to war-torn Libya under plans being worked on by Donald Trump's administration, NBC News reports. [...]

First Russia-Ukraine talks for years agree POW swap - but last less than two hours
First Russia-Ukraine talks for years agree POW swap - but last less than two hours

Russia and Ukraine failed to agree to a ceasefire in their first direct talks since 2022 - as European leaders called Moscow's approach "unacceptable" after the discussions lasted less than [...]

The Ukraine-Russia talks were symbolically important - but revealed a stark reality
The Ukraine-Russia talks were symbolically important - but revealed a stark reality

It was the first face-to-face meeting between Ukrainian and Russian government officials since 2022 - and it lasted barely two hours. [...]

'At least 93 killed' in Israeli strikes on Gaza on Friday
'At least 93 killed' in Israeli strikes on Gaza on Friday

Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least 93 people and injured hundreds on Friday, according to local medics. [...]

How Israel has escalated Gaza bombing campaign
How Israel has escalated Gaza bombing campaign

A wave of deadly strikes in northern Gaza has marked a significant escalation in Israel's offensive. [...]

Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie - leaving author blind in one eye - jailed
Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie - leaving author blind in one eye - jailed

A man convicted of stabbing Salman Rushdie, leaving the author blind in one eye, has been jailed for 25 years. [...]

Baby gets world's first personalised gene therapy treatment
Baby gets world's first personalised gene therapy treatment

A baby born with a rare genetic disease is "growing and thriving" after getting bespoke gene therapy. [...]

Police investigate missing Melania Trump statue
Police investigate missing Melania Trump statue

A life-size statue of Melania Trump has gone missing from her hometown in Slovenia. [...]

Tycoon charged over fatal Bangkok tower collapse
Tycoon charged over fatal Bangkok tower collapse

A Thai construction tycoon is among 17 people charged following the collapse of a high-rise tower block in Bangkok, which killed at least 92 people. [...]

Thousands of Ukrainians are being tortured, sexually abused and killed in Russian jails - and it's in danger of being overlooked
Thousands of Ukrainians are being tortured, sexually abused and killed in Russian jails - and it's in danger of being overlooked

In all the horrors of this war, the plight of thousands of civilians abducted by Russia is one of the worst, but is in danger of being overlooked. [...]

Ukraine and Russia far apart in direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed
Ukraine and Russia far apart in direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed

The talks lasted just over 90 minutes and there were few signs of any progress on ending the war. [...]

Five House Republicans stall Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill
Five House Republicans stall Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill

Lawmakers from the president's own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts. [...]

US loses last perfect credit rating amid rising debt
US loses last perfect credit rating amid rising debt

Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs. [...]

Dizziness from hunger has become a constant, Gazans tell the BBC
Dizziness from hunger has become a constant, Gazans tell the BBC

The BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid. [...]

Cassie at Diddy trial: I'd give back $20m settlement to undo freak-offs
Cassie at Diddy trial: I'd give back $20m settlement to undo freak-offs

Breaking down in sobs on the stand, Diddy's former girlfriend says the sex parties made her feel "worthless". [...]

Eurovision final 2025: Catch up with the top five favourites
Eurovision final 2025: Catch up with the top five favourites

Meet the five artists who are tipped to take the Eurovision trophy, as Saturday's final draws near. [...]

Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia
Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia

The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019. [...]

The poison paradox: How Australia's deadliest animals save lives
The poison paradox: How Australia's deadliest animals save lives

The public antivenom programme saving lives in a place where, the joke goes, everything wants to kill you. [...]

Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison
Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison

Sir Salman was on a New York lecture stage, when he was stabbed multiple times in the face and neck leaving him partially blinded. [...]

Mexico accuses Youtuber MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids filming permit
Mexico accuses Youtuber MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids filming permit

Authorities say they never allowed Mr Beast to film at their pyramid heritage sites for profit. [...]

Former Chad PM arrested over alleged links to deadly clash
Former Chad PM arrested over alleged links to deadly clash

Masra's party the Transformers say their leader's detention took place "outside of any known judicial procedure". [...]

Russia jails Australian man for fighting alongside Ukraine
Russia jails Australian man for fighting alongside Ukraine

Oscar Jenkins, 33, is sentenced to 13 years by a Russian-controlled court in eastern Ukraine. [...]

Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying
Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying

The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday. [...]

ICC prosecutor steps aside until sexual misconduct probe ends
ICC prosecutor steps aside until sexual misconduct probe ends

Karim Khan takes leave until an investigation into allegations ends, the International Criminal Court says. [...]

Gabon's ousted president and family freed after two years and fly to Angola
Gabon's ousted president and family freed after two years and fly to Angola

Sylvia Bongo and her son was freed from prison last week despite facing charges of embezzling public funds. [...]

Malaysia’s ‘fish hunters’ target invasive species, one catch at a time

Invasive species are an issue the world over, and waterways in mega-biodiverse Malaysia are threatened by imported fish. [...]

The US announces first ‘terrorism’ charges for supporting a Mexican cartel

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has accused a Mexican woman of furnishing a cartel with grenades and other weapons. [...]

Moody’s strips US government of top credit rating

Moody's cited rising debt saying US had repeatedly failed to end the trend of large annual fiscal deficits and interest. [...]

US Supreme Court blocks the Trump administration’s use of Alien Enemies Act

The court majority once again upheld a ruling that migrants were entitled to due process before their deportations. [...]

Has Donald Trump taken US-Gulf relations to a new era?

US President Donald Trump has concluded his three-nation tour of the Gulf region. [...]

European leaders consult Trump to align response to Russia-Ukraine talks

European leaders speak to US president after Russia-Ukraine talks fail to achieve major breakthrough. [...]

‘I cannot stand by’: Former ambassador denounces Ukraine shift under Trump

Bridget Brink has written an op-ed accusing Trump of putting 'pressure on the victim', Ukraine, instead of Russia. [...]

‘No soap, no morphine’: Gaza volunteer on life under intensified bombing

Gaza volunteer calls Israel’s intensified bombardment “shocking” as Palestinians face severe food and medical shortages. [...]

Ukraine, Russia agree to mass POW swap

Ukraine and Russia agreed to a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap — the war’s largest — at direct peace talks in Istanbul. [...]

FA Cup Final 2025: Guardiola sees win as ‘massively important’ to Man City

Pep Guardiola admits FA Cup is not the first choice but final is 'massively important' to Man City. [...]

World Bank says Syria eligible for new loans after debts cleared

Saudi and Qatari payments settle Syria’s arrears, allowing World Bank and IMF to re-engage. [...]

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ at a crucial juncture

The bill proposes sweeping changes, including Trump's 2017 tax cuts and enacting deep cuts to social programmes. [...]

Five key takeaways from US President Donald Trump’s Middle East trip

The president has secured massive investments deals, appeared to snub Israel and scolded US interventionists. [...]

Can Trump end birthright citizenship? The US Supreme Court could decide

Al Jazeera’s Joseph Stepansky explains how the US Supreme Court may decide whether birthright citizenship stays or goes. [...]

Malcolm X at 100: Ibram X Kendi looks to the future

Author Ibram X Kendi on what still needs to be learned about Malcolm X’s legacy and race in the United States. [...]

US Supreme Court defends birthright citizenship, challenged by Trump administration
US Supreme Court defends birthright citizenship, challenged by Trump administration

The Supreme Court heard arguments on the reform of birthright citizenship, as decided by the American president in an executive order that was blocked by several federal judges. [...]

Haiti's capital without power since Tuesday after protest halts hydroelectric plant
Haiti's capital without power since Tuesday after protest halts hydroelectric plant

Protesters demanding protection from gang violence forced the shutdown of Haiti's largest hydroelectric plant, a move the national power utility condemned as 'heinous' sabotage. [...]

US federal judge strikes down guidance on transgender worker protections
US federal judge strikes down guidance on transgender worker protections

A Texas judge has invalidated parts of a Biden-era workplace harassment guidance, including matters like pronoun use and bathroom access. [...]

Portugal's far right leads among youth ahead of legislative elections
Portugal's far right leads among youth ahead of legislative elections

Portuguese voters head back to the polls on Sunday, just a year after the last legislative elections, following the fall of the center-right government led by Luis Montenegro. [...]

India-Pakistan: 'The Kashmir crisis embodies the incomplete nature of the partition between the two nations'
India-Pakistan: 'The Kashmir crisis embodies the incomplete nature of the partition between the two nations'

In an interview with Le Monde, Jean-Luc Racine, an expert on India, analyzes the historical roots of the conflict between the two regional powers, reignited on April 22 by the [...]

Swedish journalist jailed in Turkey for insulting Ergodan is being released and repatriated
Swedish journalist jailed in Turkey for insulting Ergodan is being released and repatriated

Detained in March in Istanbul, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed that the Dagens ETC reporter is en route to Sweden. [...]

Council of Europe accuses Israel of deliberate starvation in Gaza
Council of Europe accuses Israel of deliberate starvation in Gaza

The Council warned that Israel's actions risk fueling future conflict, while the UN rights chief condemned the escalating offensive and blockade as tantamount to ethnic cleansing. [...]

Salman Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison
Salman Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison

Hadi Matar was found guilty of attempted murder and assault in February for stabbing the prizewinning author more than a dozen times during a lecture in 2022, leaving Rushdie blind [...]

Poland's presidential campaign ends in Trump's shadow
Poland's presidential campaign ends in Trump's shadow

The first round of voting on Sunday pits the pro-European liberal mayor of Warsaw, Rafal Trzaskowski, favorite in the polls, against an ultra-conservative rival, Karol Nawrocki, who is playing the [...]

War in Ukraine: Direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv yield major prisoner swap
War in Ukraine: Direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv yield major prisoner swap

The two countries announced a 1,000-prisoner exchange following direct talks in Istanbul, yet discussions over a ceasefire and a potential Putin-Zelensky meeting produced no breakthrough. [...]

Trump and Gulf monarchs see eye to eye in the Middle East
Trump and Gulf monarchs see eye to eye in the Middle East

A nuclear deal with Iran, a ceasefire in Gaza, the lifting of sanctions against Syria. Trump's strategy seems to align with the Gulf monarchs' model: Stability, security through development and [...]

Trump's Syria gamble
Trump's Syria gamble

The lifting of US sanctions brings relief to the Syrian people, but it does not address the issue of inter-communal violence, which the transitional authorities must put an end to. [...]

Sovereignty, economy, security: Ukraine's mounting challenges in the face of demographic decline
Sovereignty, economy, security: Ukraine's mounting challenges in the face of demographic decline

Since the beginning of the war, the country has been drastically losing inhabitants, predicting an uncertain future. [...]

Cannes Film Festival: Emotions run high at screening of documentary on photojournalist Fatma Hassona, killed in Gaza
Cannes Film Festival: Emotions run high at screening of documentary on photojournalist Fatma Hassona, killed in Gaza

'Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk,' an important documentary by Sepideh Farsi, presented at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday, immortalizes the young woman who documented daily life [...]

War in Ukraine: Putin and Zelensky's missed meeting in Turkey
War in Ukraine: Putin and Zelensky's missed meeting in Turkey

Each side is due to meet on Friday with Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, and Turkey's foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, but still without any broader meeting planned. [...]

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