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DW: Who profits from Africa’s gold?

Posted on June 28, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Advertisement Skip links Skip to Content Economy Who profits from Africa’s gold? African governments seek greater control over gold, but much of its value continues to flow abroad. Listen (9 mins) Save Click here to share on social media Share … Continue reading →

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DW: Why is the US targeting Germany’s drug industry?

Posted on June 28, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Why is the US targeting Germany’s drug industry? Thomas Kohlmann18 hours ago18 hours ago A new trade probe is reigniting a long-running clash over who should pay for medical innovation. Washington argues Germans benefit from lower prices while US patients … Continue reading →

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Fortune: Does “Insider trading” still exist? Can you still give a gift and gain a guaranteed prize? Check this out?

Posted on June 27, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

PoliticsLarry Ellison Larry Ellison quietly gave $45 million to a pro-Trump group—then Oracle landed a starring role in a $500 billion AI buildout By  Sydney Lake Associate Editor June 25, 2026, 12:00 PM ET Larry Ellison has been slightly more … Continue reading →

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Harvard Law Today: The revolutionary history of American money

Posted on June 26, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Harvard Law School Shield Harvard Law Today Explore Harvard Law News The revolutionary history of American money As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, Harvard Law Professor Christine Desan tells the origin story of U.S. currency and the Federal … Continue reading →

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GZERO Media: How will the Strait of Hormuz’s closure impact food supply?

Posted on June 26, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

https://www.gzeromedia.com/video/gzero-live/how-will-the-strait-of-hormuz-s-closure-impact-food-supply How will the Strait of Hormuz’s closure impact food supply? GZERO Staff June 26, 2026 Make us preferred on Google https://www.gzeromedia.com/video/gzero-live/how-will-the-strait-of-hormuz-s-closure-impact-food-supply The Strait of Hormuz may be the world’s most important oil chokepoint, but its closure is sending shockwaves … Continue reading →

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Axios: America’s great political implosion

Posted on June 25, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

 America’s great political implosion   Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Stock: Getty Images   American politics, reordered and reimagined by a decade of President Trump’s rise, fall and resurrection, is imploding in substantial ways, Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen write in a “Behind the … Continue reading →

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The Conversation: The contested legacy of Edmund Dene Morel – the man who exposed the murderous exploits of King Leopold II in the Belgian Congo.

Posted on June 24, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Become an author Sign up as a reader Sign in Academic rigour, journalistic flair Arts + CultureBusiness + EconomyEducationEnvironmentHealthPolitics + SocietyScience + TechWorldPodcastsInsights The contested legacy of Edmund Dene Morel – the man who exposed the murderous exploits of King Leopold II in the Belgian Congo Published: June 23, … Continue reading →

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The Conversation: Benito Mussolini stepped out onto the Piazza del Campidoglio at 10:58 in the morning of April 7, 1926. He had just delivered a speech prepared for him by his lover, the Jewish writer Margherita Sarfatti. Comment: Anglo Irish Violet Gibson … mental illness as an excuse and locked up for life. “The ambassador told Chamberlain he had “little doubt” that Gibson was “a tool of outside influence”. Nevertheless, Chamberlain instructed him to suggest she was mad and she should be in a mental institution in England.”

Posted on June 23, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Academic rigour, journalistic flair Arts + CultureBusiness + EconomyEducationEnvironmentHealthPolitics + SocietyScience + TechWorldPodcastsInsights Share article Print article Benito Mussolini stepped out onto the Piazza del Campidoglio at 10:58 in the morning of April 7, 1926. He had just delivered a speech prepared for him by his lover, the … Continue reading →

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Axios: The lost decade: Comment so sad to see what was once an Empire become ashes, with roots willing to sprout but a system of Government has seen so many Prime Ministers hammered out of office in 10 years. Once heard President Putin say that this was the problem he saw with “democracy”. Too many changes but he has 20 years in the same role and the wisdom and experience that goes with it. I recommend Charlie Rose interviews with President Putin on YouTube

Posted on June 23, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

1 of 1,715  Axios AM: The lost decade Inbox Mike Allen Unsubscribe 11:14 AM (23 minutes ago) to me   View in browser PRESENTED BY COMCAST Axios AMBy Mike Allen · Jun 23, 2026 Hello, Tuesday! Smart Brevity™ count: 1,672 words … 6½ mins. Thanks to Noah Bressner for orchestrating. Edited by … Continue reading →

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Axios: Trump’s messy peace

Posted on June 22, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Trump’s messy peace   Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photos via Getty Images   Breaking: In a joint statement at the end of yesterday’s U.S.–Iran summit in Switzerland, Qatari and Pakistani mediators said “encouraging progress has been made” during 18 hours of … Continue reading →

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