‘Poverty and hunger could further increase, a dangerous trend that was started by the COVID crisis,’ Kristalina Georgieva said.
Erica Nitschke
Columnist
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Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so
Many think they are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages, but others say they aren’t much more than a gimmick.
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King Charles III supports probe into monarchy’s slave ties
During a ceremony that marked Barbados becoming a republic two years ago, Charles referred to ‘the darkest days of our past and the appalling atrocity of slavery, which forever stains our history.’
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Twitter says parts of its source code has leaked online
NEW YORK — Some parts of Twitter’s source code – the fundamental computer code on which the social network runs – were leaked online, the social media company said in a legal filing on Sunday that was first reported by The New York Times. According to the legal document, filed with the U.S. District Court of […]
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March madness ends, spring begins on a cool note
The March nor’easters are long gone, but the winter chill is lingering into early spring for Maine. Let’s look at the snowfall totals from the weekend before we get into the early spring outlook. The County came in with several inches of snow from the latest (and hopefully last) snowstorm to hit Maine. South of […]
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Mass protests erupt after Netanyahu fires defense chief
Netanyahu’s dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant signaled that the prime minister and his allies will barrel ahead this week with the overhaul plan.
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Netanyahu vows to unite Israel but opponents dismiss pledge
Israel’s parliament passed the first of several laws that make up its contentious judicial overhaul as protesters staged another day of demonstrations aimed at raising alarm over what they see as the country’s descent toward autocracy.
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Many millions die without clean water or sanitation, UN says
The lack of access to basic water-related services kills more people globally than floods, droughts and other disasters.
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California may punish oil companies for high gas prices
A bill to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes at the pump has passed the California Senate.
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Stocks tick higher after another dizzying day on Wall Street
Traders were still largely betting the Fed will cut rates later this year.