Trump and Obama have one surprising thing in common – the words they use
Eloquent Obama and bombastic Trump certainly have different speaking styles. But a big data analysis of their speeches also shows a surprising commonality.
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Five quotes from the Turnbull-Trump call show the folly of Australia’s refugee policy
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Why calling for a new climate deal isn’t such a bad idea
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George H.W. Bush: America’s last foreign policy president
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Loving v. Virginia: Exploring biracial identity and reality in America 50 years after a landmark civil rights milestone
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As Trump smacks the climate, world must do better to save planet
The climate crisis demands not only green technologies, but a completely different approach to economic development.
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What Trump missed in his address on tolerance - American Muslims
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Parachuting in courses from the West does African entrepreneurs no good
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Trump and the history of the ‘first 100 days’
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Explainer: The Trumps’ conflict of interest issues
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Trump’s attack on Syria: Four takeaways
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