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Most of the community radio stations operate on a survivalist level, and should be seen as struggling small, medium and micro enterprises.
The lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James and 13 colleagues was the last roadblock to the merger.
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The T-Mobile-Sprint merger is the latest example of weakened enforcement of antitrust laws, which reduces competition and exacerbates already-record levels of inequality.
Most public school students in Australia attend a school in their catchment zone.
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A team of researchers have developed a method in which Australian children can have access to schools outside their catchment area.
Jane Goodall, English primatologist and anthropologist, addresses a press conference during the 50th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22 2020.
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Jane Goodall’s comments at Davos may seem harmless, but they reflect a dangerous misreading of the climate crisis that needs to be challenged.
The foundation Bill and Melinda Gates run has more assets than any other.
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The dean of the only school of philanthropy sees some good in the attention charity-related scandals are generating.
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Race, gender and social class still play a massive part in deciding who gets ahead in film, TV and radio.
From left, Lungi Ngidi, fielding coach Justin Ontong and Kagiso Rabada of the South African cricket team during a training session ahead of a 2018 test match in Australia.
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Interviewing dozens of South African cricketers across all levels of the sport finds a perception that transformation has, in fact, slowed since the early 1990s.
Smoke covers a street market in Palermo, Italy. October 8 2019.
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Pollutants like nitrogen dioxide are a silent killer, but everyone isn’t equally at risk.
Your own biases shape what you think about what the poor should eat.
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An often invisible force is undercutting support for policies that help Americans facing economic hardship.
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Nobody else, apart from CEOs, has enjoyed a similar rise in their fortunes since the 1980s.
Michelle Williams arrives at the world premiere of ‘All the Money in the World.’
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A new analysis of over 400 actors shows that gender discrimination plays a major role in Hollywood salaries.
Guy Pearce stars as Scrooge, the merciless creditor.
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Modern viewers: Scrooge doesn’t discuss what he’s learned or ask for redemption. He swiftly negates the life he would have led, had it not been for the ghostly interventions.
In India, dark skin is often associated with poverty, partially due to the hierarchichal caste system.
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For migrants, prejudice can be a life and death matter. Research in India and South Africa shows life is considerably harder if migrants have a darker skin and come from a poorer country.
Many employees with mental illnesses don’t get the help they need for fear of discrimination.
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Stigmas surrounding mental health can create difficult or even dangerous situations for employees struggling with mental illness.
More than half of black people in the U.S. live in highly segregated areas.
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Black Americans who grow up in racially segregated areas tend to have worse health, education and future economic prospects. Moving out can make a big difference.
U.S. public opinion is divided over who faces discrimination.
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Marginalized groups said that they had experienced discrimination at the workplace, at the doctor and with the police.
The results of the Namibian election reflect growing discontent among voters with the way the country is being run.
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For the first time since independence, Namibia’s ruling party has suffered electoral setbacks in the midst of economic and political crisis.
We love junk food.
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Many argue the key to helping low-income Americans eat healthier is eliminating food deserts. A new study suggests this doesn’t help.
Countries need to have the capacity to interrogate their health data to address maternal and child health challenges.
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When governments have evidence, they are better placed to develop health policies and programmes.
The evocative graphic shows the tax rate of high earners falling below that of low earners as 2018 approaches.
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The graph says Americans on the highest incomes now face lower tax rates than Americans on low incomes. It’s a consequence of an unusual definition of income.