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In this subject, students study current theories of literature, with a focus on genres relating to children's literature as a form of social practice. Topics covered include critical analysis, traditional story forms, modernist and postmodern picture books, emerging formats, fantasy and realistic fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
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Sport Media

David Lowden

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Sport media academic David Lowden covers the latest developments in sports from the media perspective with Kevin Bartlett. Broadcast on SEN 1116 radio, Fridays at 11am.
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In a time of populist politics with the rise of Trump and Brexit and disruptions to old media, this new La Trobe University podcast series explores themes of crisis in communication. In this six part series we look at problems for democracies around leadership and language, political polarisation, populism, resistance and silence of minority groups. We begin with a special lecture from New York political scientist Professor Stanley Feldman from Stony Brook University talking about the rise o ...
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The Audible Anthropologist

Dr Nicholas Herriman

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Anthropologists study human culture and society. They ask “what it is to be human?”. Anthropologists answer this question by analysing diverse societies to find out what all humans have in common. To undertake this study, anthropologists have a ‘kit’ full of conceptual tools. Join the Audible Anthropologist (aka La Trobe University’s Nicholas Herriman) as we describe some of these tools and put them to use.
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Introduction to China

Dr Benjamin Habib

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In this subject students are introduced to China. The lectures are tied together by several common themes, including China’s incredible geographic, ethnic and cultural diversity, it’s dual exceptionalist and wounded nationalism, and the Deng Xiaoping-era social bargain between the Communist Party and the Chinese people based on improving living standards in exchange for acquiescence to one-party rule.
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Australian Environmental History

Professor Richard Broome and Professor Katie Holmes

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Just two centuries after European settlement, the human impact on the land, massive species extinction, and climate change, pose serious threats to the continent's fragile ecology. Students will consider Australia's early geological history; Indigenous land use; the competing ideas of land and land use among early settlers; and how various forms of land use shaped, and changed the environment.
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Biography

Matt Smith

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The podcasting of a life, by Matt Smith. “Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.” - Charles Dickens.
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The Ottoman Empire

Assoc Professor Adrian Jones

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The Ottoman empire began modestly in the late fourteenth century and soon grew to become a formidable world power, lasting for centuries until its decline and collapse in 1923. This subject will examine the cultural, architectural and political history of the Ottoman Empire from, spanning its history from the fourteenth century to the First World War.
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Sports Economics

Dr Liam Lenten

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The aim of this subject is to identify the constraints and opportunities that will affect the ability of sports to survive in an increasingly competitive, global marketplace. Particular emphasis will be placed on examinations of both North American and European professional sports, as well as indigenous games, such as Australian Rules football. Topics covered will include: labour markets in various sports, including the effectiveness of regulations such as player drafts and salary caps; the ...
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Epics of Rome

Dr Rhiannon Evans

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This subject explores Ancient Roman epic poetry, the literary genre which deals with grand mythical narratives involving heroes, gods, war, and love affairs. Epic was the most prestigious literary form in the ancient world. Roman poets adapted and developed Greek epic, particularly influenced by the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey. Roman epics similarly deal with divine and heroic material, but Roman poets also weave contemporary and topical themes into the mythical subject matter. The primary tex ...
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Ancient Greece: City and Society

Dr Gillian Shepherd

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This subject deals with the cultural history of the ancient Greek world through both textual sources and the material evidence of art and archaeology. The period covered runs from the Iron Age world of Archaic Greece through to the late Classical period (roughly from the 8th century to the 4th century BCE). We will concentrate mainly on Athens and mainland Greece, but we will also focus on the Greek expansion into other parts of the Mediterranean world (Sicily and South Italy) in the process ...
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The Roman World

Dr Rhiannon Evans

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The Roman World introduces students to the society, literature and art of ancient Rome, through a study of its major historical and literary figures, such as Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Virgil and Ovid. We shall look at Rome’s place in the ancient Mediterranean world, and its connections with ancient Greece and other cultures, such as Egypt and Gaul. Through almost constant warfare, Rome accumulated an enormous Mediterranean empire, and this subject will investigate how this shaped Roman ...
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Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show. Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda. The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.
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A new device is expected to save Australia’s wine producers hundreds of millions of dollars a year. Researchers in Melbourne have developed a smoke sensor can determine whether grapes are still salvageable after being exposed to smoke and fire. Wine Industry Smoke Detectors track smoke events like bushfires and burn offs around vineyards and advise…
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At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. The New Zealand economy: 6/10 Real signs of life this week. Apples and pears crash through a billion dollars, red meat had big gains outside China, Westpac are forecasting more growth later this year, and real estate is showing si…
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Who knew helping charities was so hard? Or to put it another way, who knew charities were doing so well? We have had a clean up and clean out. We are shifting and shuffling and de-cluttering. This happens a bit at our house – I married a person who loves stuff, until they don’t. It hasn’t applied to me yet, but it applies to a lot of other stuff. T…
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Donald Trump says talks to end Ukraine's war will start immediately, although the US is indicating it won't regain all its territory. A prisoner exchange is also likely. The US President's spoken with Russia's Vladimir Putin, calling the phone call "lengthy and productive". Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says it's "unrealistic" to think Ukraine wil…
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Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once more to Wrap the Week that was. They shared their plans for Valentine's Day, discussed the outrageous bids on items in the Barry Humphries auction, and the kids getting pies for lunch as the school lunch providers scramble to get on top of logistics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 14th of February, former Australian PM Scott Morrison is in the country to promote economic growth, so we get some tips from a man whose country outstripped our own economic production. School lunches have been in the media a lot this week, so we talk to the provider to see what's going wro…
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The Government is being urged to make healthy national food supply a priority. Growers can currently only farm vegetables with consent from regional authorities and want changes as part of resource management reform. Horticulture NZ says without urgent change to this, the country risks losing a significant portion of its homegrown food supply by 20…
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Those who provide school lunches are taking a cheat-day today to get on top of food production, following widespread criticism of late deliveries. An admission from the Government's new school lunch provider that giving pies and Pita Pit to students wasn't part of the plan. Compass Group, which was awarded the contract for the new cheaper school lu…
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Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is sharing his advice on how to deal with an imminent tariff announcement from Donald Trump. The US President has teased another round of sweeping reciprocal tariffs following the announcement of steel and aluminium tariffs earlier this week. Morrison told Mike Hosking governments just need to make th…
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The Government's confident it can bring an end to New Zealand's grocery duopoly. It's laying out plans to challenge the incumbents, Foodstuffs and Woolworths, and remove regulations discouraging competition. It wants to pave the way for a new player to enter the supermarket sector. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking there has …
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Great power rivalry is now an entrenched feature of Asia's security environment. While the United States' role in Asia looks increasingly uncertain under the new Trump administration, China has long sought its security by building dominant relationships with smaller powers in its neighbourhood. While Australia focuses keenly on the activities of th…
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Like most things in life, there is nuance and subtlety that is lost along the way. David Seymour is of a personality that undoubtedly gets up the noses of some. He might even bother the Prime Minister periodically. But his Land Rover Escapade is not a sackable offence. Neither is his letter written, not as a minister, for Polkinghorne a sackable of…
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LIV Golf seems to be growing with every event. Upon it’s arrival, the tour was rather controversial due to its financial backing from Saudi Arabia, but its popularity is continuing to grow. Professional golfer Ben Campbell joined the league in 2024 as a reserve player, but is making his official debut this year as a member of Bubba Watson’s squad. …
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A soft landing for the red meat industry after a tough 2024. Meat Industry Association data reveals there was an overall 3% decline in last year's red meat exports, which reached around $10 billion. Total sheepmeat exports fell 3% in both volume and value. Chief Executive Sirma Karapeeva says it ended on a positive note with December's exports risi…
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A reminder landlords aren't privy to the personal information of their tenants. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says many renters feel the need during the busy rental season to disclose more about themselves to secure a flat. He says it can be tempting for landlords to collect this information when considering applications. Webster says there'…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 13th of February, there’s potential reforms for both the fisheries and media sector – will either make an impact? Can you still buy KFC and rent a house? The Privacy Commissioner has new rules for what landlords can and can't look through bank accounts for. Kiwi golfer Ben Campbell has go…
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Sealord says the current Fisheries Act regulations are no longer fit for purpose. Consultation's open on changes to the Act to allow catch limits to be more readily altered and let camera-fitted boats dump unwanted catch at sea. If agreed on, the public would no longer be able to access fishing boat surveillance camera footage through official info…
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Wānaka's business community doesn't appear to have been fazed by the now unlikely prospect of McDonalds setting up shop in town. The fast-food giant has had its resource application to open in the town declined after 90% of submissions opposed the idea. Wānaka Business Chamber Chair Jo Learmonth told Mike Hosking there was a variety of opinions in …
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The Wellington Chamber of Commerce says the council needs to financially compensate businesses affected by the Golden Mile works. Construction on the Kent and Cambridge intersection with Courtenay Place will begin in April, as part of the project to revitalise the city's tired night-life stretch. Mayor Tory Whanau previously floated a business supp…
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A mapped-out shake-up of television and screen production legislation is garnering overwhelming support. The Ministry for Culture and Heritage has laid out five proposals to combat declining viewership and ad revenue in light of the global shift to streaming. Merging the Film Commission with NZ on Air and requiring offshore platforms to invest in m…
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There are contradictory statements from Donald Trump, who says there will be no exceptions to the steel and aluminium tariffs, but seems open to treating Australia differently. The US President's signed off on 25% tariffs for all steel and aluminium imports, but yesterday Australia's Prime Minister spoke to Trump, who assured him he'd consider exem…
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For a sport that is hardly sizzling in a sports world that is sizzling, the pain for New Zealand Rugby has clearly just got a whole lot worse. INEOS had a six year deal worth apparently $48 million. That’s $8 million a year. They have walked three years early and as a result are being sued by NZR. I don’t blame them. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is an interes…
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David Seymour has been making headlines recently, with Labour Leader Chris Hipkins even saying he should be removed as a minister for his behaviour. The ACT Leader has been criticised after he drove a Land Rover up the steps of Parliament in a fundraising effort before being stopped by security. He has since apologised to the Speaker for his action…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 12th of February, Kainga Ora have finally decided enough is enough when it comes to unpaid rent, and are making a move to recoup the losses. How much trouble is NZ Rugby in money wise after starting legal proceedings against their main sponsor Ineos for a seeming breach of contract? Ginn…
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The Salvation Army's raising the alarm as living standards deteriorate across New Zealand. Its state of the nation report's out, revealing one in four children also report they often or sometimes go without food. It finds we have around 400 thousand needing welfare support, the highest number in decades. Author Paul Barber told Mike Hosking the mea…
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Ineos has described New Zealand Rugby's legal action as unfortunate, as the two parties clash over a strained sponsorship agreement. Ineos failed to pay their first 2025 instalment of an $8 million a year deal, which NZR see as confirmation they've exited the arrangement early. The Sir Jim Ratcliffe-owned petrochemical company claims they tried to …
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The Government says Kainga Ora still needs to be reasonable amid a crackdown on rent arrears. The Associate Housing Minister says Kainga Ora's owed $16 million in unpaid rent. Currently around 10% are behind on their rent. The agency says those willing to enter a repayment plan have their debts reduced, but those unwilling could have their tenancy …
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Rising gold prices could have miners flocking to the West Coast. The regional council has told Local Democracy Reporting it's bracing for an influx of miners new to the industry, and its environmental rules. Resource Management Chair Brett Cummings —who's a gold miner— warns the council’s consent workload will likely intensify. Development West Coa…
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The highly contentious battle over fluoridated water could be picking up steam again, despite many being over it. New Zealand First's new Member's Bill seeks to repeal the laws from 2021 giving the Director-General of Health central decision making authority. It would also mandate binding local council referendums. Dental Association Policy Directo…
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A must read for a reality check is the ABC, as in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and their exploration of the New Zealand vs Australian economy. Normally the ABC, like a lot of public broadcasters, tease you with a headline and end up concluding nothing so they can claim to be balanced. Not so in this case. Gareth Hutchens is your author,…
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Rowing officials have banned allowing what are effectively year 14 students —once referenced as "eighth-formers"— from competing at the premier annual Maadi Cup regatta after decades of angst. The practice would sometimes see pupils spend more time grunting away in skiffs than studying in the classroom during the opening term of the year. New Zeala…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 11th of February, we have economic growth winging our way, so will that turn the economy around? The Prime Minister is on to talk his dropping poll numbers, economic growth, and whether there's a riff between him and David Seymour. Famed comedian Ben Elton is coming back to the country for…
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Ben Elton is a staple of the comedy scene. He’s known as a pioneer for British comedy and the Godfather of Standup, though it’s his work on Blackadder and The Young Ones that he’s most well known for. Elton’s been in the industry for four decades, last visiting New Zealand’s shores back in 2021 for his Ben Elton Live Tour. The comedian is winging h…
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National's power in the polls looks to be shifting. Both the Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll and the 1News-Verian poll show the left bloc has the numbers to form a government if an election was held today. Both also have Christopher Luxon losing support in the preferred Prime Minister stakes. Curia pollster David Farrar told Mike Hosking people heard t…
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Christopher Luxon admits the Government has work to do following its latest slide in the polls. Both the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll and the 1News-Verian poll show the left bloc would have the seats to form a government. Chris Hipkins is also gaining ground on Luxon in the preferred prime minister rankings. The Prime Minister told Mike Hoski…
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World leaders, tech bosses, and AI moguls have clashed at a Paris summit. The city's hosting the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit with French president Emmanuel Macron saying he wants to do better at leading in the field, but better governance and protections are needed. Paris correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking talk of interfering…
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A lot could be riding on the Government's upcoming global investment summit. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's hoping to tease out more foreign financial investment in New Zealand's projects and industries at the two-day event in March But Simplicity Chief Executive Sam Stubbs says he's concerned Luxon will spend more time focused on offshore mone…
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The Resource Minister is pushing back on criticism of his party's bill, which aims to stop 'woke', environmentally informed bank service withdrawals. A Massey University banking expert says the bill doesn't account for the commercial risks of lending to groups such as mining companies. Resource Minister Shane Jones told Mike Hosking banks have to a…
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Melbourne suburbs Werribee and Prahran have seen the Liberal party secure a major election victory, as the Green concede. Traditionally Labor 'heartland', Werribee has been an uninterrupted seat since 1979. Australian Correspondent Steve Price joins the show to discuss what this means for a coalition, whether or not Peter Dutton can win the electio…
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Change is coming to the Auckland-Hamilton train, Te Huia, which will no longer stop at Papakura. The train will instead call into Pukekohe, in a move to improve efficiency for North Waikato residents. Waikato Regional Councillor Angela Strange talks to Mike Hosking about the change. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Five million dollars can now buy you residency in New Zealand under the government's reinstatement of the golden visa. Entries vary over $5 million for growth ideas, and $10 million for more conservative plans, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said. "Growth is the 5 million and that's for direct investment straight into a Kiwi business or into a New …
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The Super Bowl is underway today and set to be a 'competitive' game, coming down to the fourth quarter, Kiwi and three time Super Bowl winner Riki Ellison said. The Kansas City Chiefs are going for their third back to back win. "In the era of free agency where you can move players every year to sustain something like this, this will be historic if …
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 10th of February, we are bringing back the golden visa and it's received widespread support so Stuart Nash and Nicola Willis speak on that. Speaking of, 3x Super Bowl winner and Kiwi Riki Ellison gives his predictions. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine give their thoughts on the sporting we…
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Kiwifruit and grapes have crashed through the barrier, joining the apple and pear industry and cracking $1 billion for the first time. New Zealand Apple and Pear CEO Karen Morris talks to Mike Hosking about the 27% increase on price per tray. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The golden visa has been reinstated as a part of the Government's plan to fire up the economy in 2025. The visa will allow people to invest $5 million over 3 years in a growth project or $10 million over 5 years in a more conservative operation. Both options will enable residency. Former Labour Cabinet Minister Stuart Nash launched the visa in 2022…
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The Prime Minister's speech yesterday afternoon, to what I assume was a business audience, was well received. Another piece of tangible evidence that we are at last trying to get this place moving economically again. The nomad visa, or digital nomad announcement, was of a similar vein but a mile too late. Over 60 countries have a similar scheme and…
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A Judge in the United States has blocked Elon Musk and his team from accessing Treasury Department records, keeping him from the personal finance data of millions of Americans. Musk was appointed as a 'special government employee' upon Donald Trump's return to office and is now arguing against the Judge's ruling. US Correspondent Richard Arnold giv…
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Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will be signing agreements in China this week, with New Zealand and much of the Cook Islands left out of the loop. Member of the Cook Islands Parliament Tina Browne said the island nation is not in favour of the Prime Minister's plans. "The country is reacting in a way that I've never seen before ... we though…
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Job creation in the United States slowed through January, but payroll reports have indicated unemployment is falling and wage growth is picking up. Amazon investors didn't like what they heard about the company's guidance, despite a positive delivery in the cloud division. In Super Bowl news, ad slots are going for roughly $8 million, do investors …
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Donald Trump's doubling down on his plan for a US takeover of the Gaza strip. Posting on social media, the US President says Gaza will be turned over to the US by Israel when fighting has "concluded". He says by then Palestinians will have been already resettled in "far safer and more beautiful communities" elsewhere in the Middle East. However, it…
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