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Jan 31, 2023 - The world's economy will grow faster this year than initially expected, IMF says. You can thank slowing inflation and the easing of China's strict COVID rules

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Why the golden age of flying is never coming back and it might not be a bad thing | CBC Radio

From pricey parking to pat downs at security and long lineups everywhere you turn, air travel these days can be unpleasant. 

"I get on a plane now at least once a month and to me, it's like riding on a bus in the sky. Herd me on, sit me down, get me off. They've taken away the lure of the travel," said Susan Barnes, 75, of Halfmoon Bay, B.C., who has been a frequent flyer for more than half a century.

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The world's economy will grow faster this year than initially expected, IMF says. You can thank slowing inflation and the easing of China's strict COVID rules
The world's economy will grow faster this year than initially expected, IMF says. You can thank slowing inflation and the easing of China's strict COVID rules
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Russian offensive "imminent" as 200,000 more troops headed to Ukraine: ISW
Russian offensive
Russia is reportedly preparing a revamped attack on Ukraine, as new troops may soon be drafted into the war effort.






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Tech War: Biden moves to halt US exports to Huawei, reports say
Tech War: Biden moves to halt US exports to Huawei, reports say
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Why everyones debating Andrea Riseboroughs Oscar nod
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Australias new $528m icebreaker research vessel Nuyina suffers another setback
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Charting a course to make maths truly universal
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Russian offensive
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Tech War: Biden moves to halt US exports to Huawei, reports say
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Why everyones debating Andrea Riseboroughs Oscar nod
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Creeslough: Concert held to offer hope to community
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Cindy Williams, a 'truly kind woman with a big heart,' celebrated by Hollywood peers
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Preet Chandi: Woman sets second world record in polar expedition
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The Incoherence of Facebooks Trump Decision
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Making a point: Hong Kong journalists regroup abroad
Journalists find it difficult to report in Hong Kong after imposition of national security law and crackdown on media.


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Your child's academic success may start with their screen time as infants, study says | CNN
Your child's academic success may start with their screen time as infants, study says | CNN
Mounting evidence shows screens aren't great for kids. And a new study has revealed that even as infants, too much screen time can impact executive function development. Experts explain what to do instead.


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Mathematicians leading decolonization efforts say that building knowledge-sharing partnerships with communities is key.


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Bed Bath & Beyond to close 87 more stores
Bed Bath & Beyond to close 87 more stores
The beleaguered retailer is shuttering more locations as its prospects of survival remain uncertain.


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Biden's new student-loan plan could cost $361 billion twice what the administration estimates
Biden's new student-loan plan could cost $361 billion  twice what the administration estimates
Backup plan for tackling student debt could spur more people than expected to join the program, an analysis says.


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Wokes no joke: breakfast cafes name awakens US conservative ire
Carmen Quiroga called her cafe Woke to signal to customers Wake up and have a coffee. What could possibly go wrong?


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Rishi Sunaks migration plan would have left 45,000 in permanent limbo last year
Rishi Sunaks migration plan would have left 45,000 in permanent limbo last year
Refugee Council warns tens of thousands who crossed Channel to UK in 2022 would have been detained indefinitely under proposals


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Ralph Avila, who helped Dodgers develop a pipeline in Latin America, dies at 92
Ralph Avila, who helped Dodgers develop a pipeline in Latin America, dies at 92
Ralph Avila helped create the Dodgers' baseball academy in the Dominican Republic, a move that transformed major league baseball.


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Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital launches Stryker Mako
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital launches Stryker Mako
The Mako robotic system, approved by the US FDA is used for total hip, total knee and partial knee replacements


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Biden administration plans to end Covid public health emergency on May 11
Biden administration plans to end Covid public health emergency on May 11
Covid has killed more than 1 million people in the U.S. since 2020. Deaths have dropped dramatically since the pandemic peak during winter 2021, but nearly 4,000 people are still succumbing to the virus every week.


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The White House is turning up the heat on insurance companies for fake charges and sees a $4.7 billion windfall over 10 years
The White House is turning up the heat on insurance companies for fake charges and sees a $4.7 billion windfall over 10 years
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The U.S. Treasury just said it plans to borrow another $932 billion in the first quarter of 2023
The U.S. Treasury just said it plans to borrow another $932 billion in the first quarter of 2023
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Racial scandal hits the Oscars as star-studded campaign for $27,000-grossing Andrea Riseborough film prompts Academy probe
Racial scandal hits the Oscars as star-studded campaign for $27,000-grossing Andrea Riseborough film prompts Academy probe
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Russian millionaire with ties to hacking Hillary Clinton campaign faces U.S. trial over stealing insider Tesla, Microsoft stock tips
Russian millionaire with ties to hacking Hillary Clinton campaign faces U.S. trial over stealing insider Tesla, Microsoft stock tips
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South Dakota Republicans want to make you work if you're on Medicaid even though that's against federal law
South Dakota Republicans want to make you work if you're on Medicaid even though that's against federal law
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Housing market slump gives homebuilders no choice but to offer aggressive mortgage rate buydowns
Housing market slump gives homebuilders no choice but to offer aggressive mortgage rate buydowns
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Paul Pelosi attack: rightwing pundits backtrack after release of police video
Claypool insisted he was “not questioning” that Paul Pelosi “feared for himself”. But, he said: “All I’m saying is a complete lack of transparency again, by the DoJ and people just want transparency on high-profile investigations involving high-profile Democratic officials.”


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Jobs and wages boom in Americas busiest oilfield
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Jair Bolsonaro applies for six-month tourist visa to stay in US
Jair Bolsonaro applies for six-month tourist visa to stay in US
The far-right leader was injured in a knife attack in 2018. He has suffered continuing health complications from that assassination attempt, and received hospital care during his stay in Florida.


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China claims Covid wave is coming to an end as tourism and factory activity rebound
China claims Covid wave is coming to an end as tourism and factory activity rebound
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MyGov app facing overhaul to centralise online identification
MyGov app facing overhaul to centralise online identification
The one-to-one facial matching system will use driver licence photos from states that have already signed up to the scheme and passed legislation to allow it to be used for that purpose but were waiting on federal legislation, which lapsed under the former Morrison government.


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Only three of Australias 201 public hospitals are providing care in recommended time, AMA says
Only three of Australias 201 public hospitals are providing care in recommended time, AMA says
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Alan Tudges adviser placed stories in friendly media to shut down robodebt scandal, royal commission told
Alan Tudges adviser placed stories in friendly media to shut down robodebt scandal, royal commission told
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Sydney mansion of fraudster Melissa Caddick sells for nearly $10m
Sydney mansion of fraudster Melissa Caddick sells for nearly $10m
Receivers recouped $262,000 from the luxury fashion house Christian Dior, which the company had been holding on Caddick’s behalf. Justice Brigitte Markovic ordered Dior to hand over the funds in December.


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Australia lifts ranking on global anti-corruption index after hitting record low
Australia lifts ranking on global anti-corruption index after hitting record low
“This needs to start with a comprehensive approach to whistleblower protection, including a whistleblower authority, and ending our role as a safe haven for corrupt actors across the region and the world,” he said.


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Russia-Ukraine war live: Biden says the US will not provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine war live: Biden says the US will not provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
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Strike action over Macrons pensions plan brings major disruption to France
Strike action over Macrons pensions plan brings major disruption to France
The pension changes still need to go through parliament, where Macron's centrist grouping has lost its absolute majority. The leftwing opposition has submitted more than 7,000 amendments to the draft legislation in a bid to slow its path through parliament. The government had hoped to pass the bill swiftly with the support of some lawmakers from the rightwing Les Républicains, but the prime minister still faces the challenge of lining up support within and outside Macron's centrist grouping.


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Yale honors Black girl, 9, wrongly reported to police over insect project
Yale honors Black girl, 9, wrongly reported to police over insect project
“This happened because of what happened to Bobbi, but it also happened because the whole community, the science community, got together and said, ‘She’s one of us and we’re not going to let her lose her steam,’” Joseph reportedly remarked. “I just appreciate it. It means the world.”


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Met officers did not examine if spying was justified, inquiry finds
Met officers did not examine if spying was justified, inquiry finds
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Donald Trump sues Bob Woodward over The Trump Tapes for $50m
Donald Trump sues Bob Woodward over The Trump Tapes for $50m
Woodward says: “But as soon as the Watergate burglars were caught, if Richard Nixon had gone on television and said, ‘You know, I’m the man at the top. I’m indirectly responsible for this. I am sorry. I apologize,’ it would have gone away.”


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Priscilla Presley disputes validity of Lisa Maries will
Priscilla Presley disputes validity of Lisa Maries will
However, it is not clear how much that estate is worth. A lawsuit Lisa Marie filed in 2018 alleging Siegel had mismanaged the trust said it had been worth in excess of $100m but most of that had been depleted.


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Can a trillion-dollar coin end the US debt-ceiling standoff?
Can a trillion-dollar coin end the US debt-ceiling standoff?
“What we’re dealing with now is the same problem we had [in 2011],” Grey said. Democrats “have got us to this point where they had the chance to fix the problem, but [they] did not make it a priority to get rid of the debt ceiling during the legislative session.”


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InstaDeeps acquisition is a classic case of an African startup gone global
“With BioNTech, we have developed a partnership over the years and completed many successful projects together. We see great opportunities to build the next generation of immunotherapies and become the leader in biopharma and AI. I believe this is an exciting time, and we will have more to share in coming months,” Beguir said about the acquisition without divulging new information while adding that InstaDeep will use its Series B funding and exit money to scale its teams and capabilities across Africa and globally. “It’s a continuation of what we’ve done in many ways,” he added.


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Entocycle grabs $5 million for its insect breeding technology
Entocycle grabs $5 million for its insect breeding technology
And this is key to understanding the appeal behind Entocycle. Switching to insect-based proteins could drive down soybean production and imports, as well as deforestation — indirectly. Larvae are a low-carbon alternative as they can be produced anywhere. Insect farms could also integrate into the waste management cycle as black solider flies gobble down food waste.


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Southeast Asia farm-to-table startup Secai Marche raises Series A
Southeast Asia farm-to-table startup Secai Marche raises Series A
Secai Marche strives to differentiate from other farm products wholesale platforms by providing an end-to-end fulfillment solution open to all farmers, which means it carries a wider variety of products, and providing more transparency


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IMF forecasts UK recession despite other leading economies growing
IMF forecasts UK recession despite other leading economies growing
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IMF raises growth forecasts as China reopens and gas prices fall
IMF raises growth forecasts as China reopens and gas prices fall
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Gautam Adanis $2.4bn share sale enters final hours
Gautam Adanis $2.4bn share sale enters final hours
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UBS profits rise after Credit Suisse client defections
UBS profits rise after Credit Suisse client defections
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