Many countries are enacting measures to counter population decline, but manipulating fertility is an inefficient means of solving social, economic and environmental problems.
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Pronatalism is the latest Silicon Valley trend. What is it — and why is it disturbing?
Pronatalism is inextricably tied to nationalism alongside race, class and ethnicity. Such a framing can quickly become xenophobic.
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Google’s antitrust fight isn’t over. The next phase is just as big.
The judge is about to decide what a remedy for Google’s unlawful conduct should look like. That sets up another clash that could have massive implications for not only the company but consumers and competitors alike.
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6 ways the Google antitrust ruling could change the internet
Maybe you could choose a Google-quality search engine tailored to children or news. Or would Android, Google search and Chrome be split up?
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A U.S. Court has ruled Google is an illegal monopoly. Will the internet ever be the same?
The landmark ruling against the tech giant could change the way we all use the internet.
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Google’s antitrust loss is a hollow victory for regulators
The Justice Department notches a win, but it comes way too late to curb the company’s dominance in search.
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Elliott Epstein: Trump should be in the Big House not the White House
Are we willing to accept a government marked by criminality and authoritarianism?
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Veepstakes have evolved from where you live to who you are
From geographic balancing to making up for what the presidential candidate lacks, the considerations for picking a vice presidential candidate have changed and evolved since the 19th century.
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Why does the US struggle with the idea of a woman leader, when other countries don’t?
Kamala Harris has been subjected to sexist insults and questions about her electability as a woman running for president. But what is the ‘woman problem’ in US politics?
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Paris Olympics promote sustainability for good reason: Climate change is putting athletes and their sports at risk
Europe is in the midst of a heat wave, and while Olympic athletes in Paris for the 2024 Summer Games might be spared the worst of it, the weather will still be hot. As global temperatures have risen, major sporting events like the Olympics and FIFA World Cup have had to adapt to high heat and extreme […]