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The long slow death of Norway's wild salmon
The long slow death of Norway's wild salmon
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Waist-deep in a rain-swollen river, Christer Kristoffersen cast his line, landed it gently on the water, and caught ... nothing. While locals can do little about climate change -- which leads to warmer waters and changing ecosystems -- another culprit is fish farming.

Asian markets mixed as Trump flags fresh tariffs, eyes on trade talks
Asian markets mixed as Trump flags fresh tariffs, eyes on trade talks
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Stocks were mixed Wednesday as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, while keeping an eye on trade talks after the US president warned he would not again extend a deadline to reach deals. He also warned "no extensions will be granted" to his August 1 deadline for tariff deals, after he pushed back his previous cut-off of July 9 to allow more time for talks.

Major US teachers union teams up with AI giants
Major US teachers union teams up with AI giants
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The second biggest teachers union in the United States unveiled a groundbreaking partnership Tuesday with AI powerhouses Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to develop a comprehensive training program helping educators master artificial intelligence. Microsoft is contributing $12.5 million, OpenAI $10 million, and Anthropic $500,000.