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‘A responsible approach’: Obama backs Democratic response to Republican hardball Barack Obama

‘A responsible approach’: Obama backs Democratic response to Republican hardball

Democrats in the Texas legislature were able to delay the Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting scheme, but only temporarily. The partisan gambit to redraw the state’s district lines to give the GOP an even greater advantage is now advancing in Austin and appears on track to reach Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk in…
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August 21, 2025
Global plastics treaty talks collapse Plastic Pollution

Global plastics treaty talks collapse

Why did the Global Plastics Treaty fail? Summary Treaty talks involving 183 countries ended without legal agreement Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever expressed disappointment over failed negotiations Food industry hoped treaty would limit virgin plastic and boost recycling Fragmented regulations increase business costs and hinder sustainable investment Talks will resume, with…
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August 21, 2025
Age verification has made a colossal misstep, and blockchain needs to get involved Blockchain

Age verification has made a colossal misstep, and blockchain needs to get involved

Opinion by: Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki, CEO of Concordium The recent push to protect minors when it comes to adult content has been much needed. Having now taken effect in the UK, this ongoing movement is not slowing down, with other European markets and the US facing the same restrictions.  As websites…
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August 21, 2025
The Lychee Road: a “Tang dynasty movie” well embraced by modern China China's Social Credit System

The Lychee Road: a “Tang dynasty movie” well embraced by modern China

Published: August 21, 2025 Reading Time: 2 min read This summer’s “Lychee fever” has surged from offline to online. The TV series _The Lychee Road_ premiered in early June, and shortly after its conclusion, the f... This summer’s “Lychee fever” has surged from offline to online. The TV series The…
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August 21, 2025
Patrick Mahomes’ wife sends two-word message to Chiefs QB and Travis Kelce after ‘mind-blowing’ joint announcement NSA

Patrick Mahomes’ wife sends two-word message to Chiefs QB and Travis Kelce after ‘mind-blowing’ joint announcement

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August 21, 2025
Ford campaign brings ‘Capri moves’ up to date in 1970s-style cop series Giphy

Ford campaign brings ‘Capri moves’ up to date in 1970s-style cop series

Ad created by Wieden & Kennedy includes UK brand partnership with Giphy. by Eszter Gurbicz Sign in to continue Sign In Register Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Subscribe To receive full access to Campaign's content including: Unrestricted access to all The Information and The Knowledge…
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August 21, 2025
The Download: Ukraine’s Starlink repair shop, and predicting solar storms Solar Storm

The Download: Ukraine’s Starlink repair shop, and predicting solar storms

Plus: Google's new phones are AI-first This is today's edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. On the ground in Ukraine’s largest Starlink repair shop Starlink is absolutely critical to Ukraine’s ability to continue in the fight…
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August 21, 2025