What happens when aid is cut to a large refugee camp? Kenyan study paints a bleak picture

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Humanitarian needs are rising around the world. At the same time, major donors such as the US and the UK are pulling back support, placing increasing strain on already overstretched aid systems. Global humanitarian needs...

Nigeria’s economy is growing but rural poverty is rising: 5 key policies to address the divide

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The Nigerian economy grew at a robust rate of 3.4% in 2024, the highest it has been since 2019 (except 2021 when the COVID rebound occurred). This should have been cheering news, worthy of firecrackers and...

Mauritius is facing a water crisis: harvesting water from its rivers with 10 reservoirs can help – research

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Mauritiuss water supplies are running very low. As a small island, it is affected by tropical cyclones, rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and a warming ocean. Rainfall levels have decreased by 8% over the last 10...

50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researchers have retired the man-eater myth and revealed more about sharks’ amazing biology

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The summer of 1975 was the summer of Jaws. The movie was adapted from a novel by Peter Benchley. Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The first blockbuster movie sent waves of panic and awe...

Jaws at 50: how a single movie changed our perception of white sharks forever

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Its been 50 years since Steven Spielbergs movie Jaws first cast a terrifying shadow across our screens. At a low point during production, Spielberg worried hed only ever be known for a big fish story. The film, however,...

Is Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend album cover satire or self-degradation? A psychology expert explores our reactions

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Sabrina Carpenters Mans Best Friend album cover has fans divided. Carpenter poses on all fours, her glossy blond hair grasped by a male figure cropped from the frame. Her wide-eyed expression intensifies an ambiguous...

Would you cheat on your tax? It’s a risky move, the tax office knows a lot about you

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Soon, more than 15 million Australians should be lodging a tax return with the Australian Taxation Office in the hope of receiving at least a small refund. About 60% of taxpayers use an accountant to prepare their tax...