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Phoebe Stephens

Postdoctoral Fellow, Global Development Studies, University of Toronto
Phoebe Stephens is a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto. She researches the role of finance in supporting transitions to more sustainable food systems. Phoebe's work has been published in academic journals such as Agriculture and Human Values, Canadian Food Studies, and Globalizations as well as in several book chapters. Phoebe holds a PhD in Social and Ecological Sustainability from the University of Waterloo and is a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar (2018).

Farmers’ markets are a vital but overlooked part of fixing Canada’s struggling food system

Dec 10, 2024 05:05 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

Since the onset of the pandemic, food prices have remained stubbornly high, even as grocery chains have made record profits. This has fuelled public frustration with so-called greedflation a term describing large...

Economy

US Tariffs Targeting Eurozone Imports May Slash Growth by 0.43%, UBS Warns

The US imposition of a 10% tariff on Eurozone imports could shrink growth by as much as 0.43%, UBS economists report. The decline depends on Europes response, with retaliation increasing inflationary pressures while...

OpenAI CFO: Trump Driving a World-Shaping AI Era, Musk Fuels Intensifying Tech Rivalry

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar predicts President-elect Donald Trump will guide a new generation of AI, as Elon Musks competitive push intensifies. With ChatGPT usage soaring and the video tool Sora emerging, OpenAI cautiously...

Google Bets Big on AI to Redefine Search and Revolutionize Healthcare With Bold $50B Investment

Googles parent company Alphabet is transforming the future with AI. From enhancing search to pioneering medical breakthroughs like AlphaFold, the tech giant is committing $50 billion to reshape industries while balancing...

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OpenAI, Microsoft AI Cloud Pact Under Fire: Google Presses FTC to Unravel Exclusive Grip on Future Tech

Google is urging the FTC to break Microsofts exclusive OpenAI AI cloud arrangement, citing antitrust concerns and intensifying industry scrutiny. As regulators probe Microsofts market practices, rivals seek a fair chance...

Politics

What steps is Donald Trump taking to modernize military equipment in 2025?

In 2025, former President Donald Trump has introduced an ambitious initiative to modernize the United States military, aiming to fortify national security and maintain its technological edge on the global stage. The...

How will Donald Trump tackle opioid addiction treatment in 2025?

Former President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious plan to address the ongoing opioid epidemic, focusing on expanding access to treatment and prevention programs. His strategy for 2025 includes a $10 billion federal...

What are Donald Trump’s plans for the Peace Corps in 2025?

Former President Donald Trump has announced bold plans to overhaul the Peace Corps in 2025, aiming to expand its scope and modernize its operations. These reforms, according to Trump, are intended to bolster the agencys...

How will Donald Trump address urban traffic congestion in 2025?

Former President Donald Trump has introduced a multifaceted plan to tackle the growing issue of traffic congestion in urban areas across the United States. His ambitious 2025 strategy focuses on leveraging cutting-edge...

What are Donald Trump’s strategies for improving college graduation rates in 2025?

Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a detailed strategy to boost college graduation rates across the United States in 2025. His ambitious plan targets key areas such as financial aid reform, enhanced student...

Science

Astronomers have pinpointed the origin of mysterious repeating radio bursts from space

Slowly repeating bursts of intense radio waves from space have puzzled astronomers since they were discovered in 2022. In new research, we have for the first time tracked one of these pulsating signals back to its...

How is Donald Trump prioritizing funding for cancer research in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a major initiative to prioritize funding for cancer research in 2025, pledging billions in federal support to combat one of the worlds leading causes of death. The plan includes...

How will Donald Trump address renewable energy research funding in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has revealed plans to reshape the U.S. renewable energy landscape in 2025, sparking debates about the administrations commitment to combating climate change. While Trumps previous term focused...

Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity

When you think of electric fields, you likely think of electricity the stuff that makes modern life possible by powering everything from household appliances to cellphones. Researchers have been studying the principles of...

Their DNA survives in diverse populations across the world – but who were the Denisovans?

It started with a finger bone found in a cave in the Altai mountains in Siberia in the late 2000s. Thanks to advances in DNA analysis, this was all that was required for scientists to be able to identify an entirely new...

Technology

Xiaomi YU7 Delayed Until 2025 in China: What’s Holding Back This Electric Crossover?

The Xiaomi YU7 electric crossover will debut in China by mid-2025, as Xiaomi focuses on critical testing and ramping up production capacity at its new factory. Xiaomi YU7 to Enter Chinese Market in Mid-2025 The YU7...

GM Dumps $10B Cruise Robotaxi Bet, Shifts Gears on Self-Driving Future

General Motors has called time on its $10 billion Cruise robotaxi project, marking a major shift in its autonomous driving ambitions. The automakers decision comes amid fierce competition, regulatory hurdles, and efforts...

AI Safety Gaps Exposed: US Official Says Evolving Tech Threatens Cybersecurity and Oversight

Policymakers are facing tough decisions on AI safety as rapidly evolving technology creates cybersecurity risks and oversight gaps. A US official emphasized the need for industry collaboration to address synthetic content...

Tesla's 2025 Robotaxi Vision: Human Teleoperators to Boost Safety in California and Texas Rollout

Tesla aims to launch its robotaxi service in California and Texas by 2025, ensuring safety with human teleoperators and a company-owned fleet. Deutsche Bank revealed the details after meeting with Tesla officials. Tesla...

Tesla Model Q Teases BYD Dolphin Rivalry With Sub-$30K Price, Analysts Expect Game-Changing Impact

Teslas rumored Model Q hatchback, with a sub-$30K price, targets BYD Dolphin and Volkswagen ID.3 in the affordable EV segment. The anticipated H1 2025 launch has analysts revising stock price targets, hinting at a...

Digital Currency

Ripple's RLUSD Approval Boosts XRP: Whale Activity and Market Strategies Unveiled

FxWirePro- Top trending coins (CoinGecko)

Raydium's Rise: Dominating DEX Volumes and Promising Market Potential

Law

‘Delay, Deny, Depose’: Chilling Clue on Shell Casings Found in UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Sparks Manhunt Drama

House Passes Anti-Communism Education Bill: ‘America’s Youth Deserve to Know the Dangers’ Sparks National Debate

Judge Forces FDA to Release ‘One Million Pages’ of Pfizer COVID Vaccine Data—Sealed Secrets Spark National Uproar

Life

Cheaper housing and better transport? What you need to know about Australia’s new National Urban Policy

Lagos street hawkers are blamed for crimes in traffic – but gangs are the real problem

Shocking Revelation: '65% of Americans Pray at Thanksgiving Dinner,' Survey Unveils!

Nature

A new model accurately predicts the migration of humpback whales – and may help them survive climate change

From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, here’s what was – and wasn’t – achieved at the COP29 climate talks

A man scouring Google Earth found a mysterious scar in the Australian outback – and now scientists know what caused it

Sports

Pepe Marti’s Epic F2 Win: ‘Game-Changer’ in Championship Battle as Abbi Pulling Steals F1 Academy Spotlight

Colorado State Stuns San Jose State in Mountain West Volleyball Championship! Fans Erupt Over Transgender Player Debate

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro- EURUSD Trade Idea

FxWirePro: USD/ MXN loses momentum but outlook is bullish

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Market Data

CPI Report Release: Key to Future Fed Policies and Market Movements

‘Unbelievable!’ White House Stuns the World With $50B Ukraine Loan Amid Global Tensions Over Aid Spending

OpenAI, Microsoft AI Cloud Pact Under Fire: Google Presses FTC to Unravel Exclusive Grip on Future Tech

AI Safety Gaps Exposed: US Official Says Evolving Tech Threatens Cybersecurity and Oversight

GM Dumps $10B Cruise Robotaxi Bet, Shifts Gears on Self-Driving Future

What steps is Donald Trump taking to modernize military equipment in 2025?

Trump’s ‘Shocking’ Pick for Director of National Intelligence: Tulsi Gabbard Gets Overwhelming Support From 250 Veterans

How will Donald Trump tackle opioid addiction treatment in 2025?

What are Donald Trump’s strategies for improving college graduation rates in 2025?

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