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A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing
If signed into law, the legislation would be the first major housing bill to pass in decades.
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Dealing with the heat
Scientists are working on some innovative projects to help tackle life in hot climates.
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Why your wearable health tracker can make you feel anxious
While wearables provide reassurance for some people, for others they increase health anxiety.
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Somali piracy is back – fuelled by political turmoil, aid cuts and the Iran war
Three incidents in recent weeks have sparked concern over whether we’re seeing a resurgence of Somali piracy.
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What counts as queer art? New book expands the boundaries of identity and expression
Although sexual content is an important aspect of the book, queer expression goes far beyond this.
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Marilyn Monroe at 100: Hollywood made her a myth – she spent her life resisting it
As we approach the centenary of Monroe’s birth, the image that endures in the public imagination has been largely stripped of voice and agency.
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A dangerous dam-building race is threatening South Asia’s shared rivers
Bangladesh’s planned Padma Barrage may repeat mistakes made by India when it dammed the Ganges.
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EU Fact Sheets – Posting of workers – 28-05-2026
This fact sheet explains the concept of posted workers – employees sent by their employer to work temporarily in another EU country – and outlines why and how the practice...
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Ardern documentary ‘Prime Minister’ wins Emmy Award
The film, which features home footage shot by husband Clarke Gayford, has won the top prize for best documentary at the 2026 News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
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Too hot, too humid: why the sustained heatwave in India and Pakistan is so dangerous
Sustained, sweltering heat is hitting India and Pakistan hard – and humidity is making the situation even more dangerous.