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Govt funding playing of whale songs to heal trees!

I wish this was made up, but it isn’t. Jerry Coyne writes: The government of New Zealand continues to throw away money by funding ludicrous projects involved indigenous “ways of knowing” (in this case Mātauranga Māori, or “MM”). … One of the projects involves trying to stem the death of kauri trees(Agathis australis), the iconic tree of New […]

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TheHill.com 

Watch live: Biden celebrates Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary

President Biden on Monday will mark the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with an event at the White House. The ADA seeks to include individuals with disabilities in all aspects of public life, from social connections to political engagement to career development. Biden will also celebrate Disability Pride Month,...

Oilprice.com 

Russia Is Losing Its Grip on Central Asia

Russia’s top diplomat has expressed grudging acceptance of expanding US involvement in improving Central Asia’s trade infrastructure. But, curiously, he sidestepped commenting on China’s growing economic influence in the region. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, during a question-and-answer session with students at Moscow’s MGIMO University in early September, noted that “a growing number of extra-regional actors,” including the United States, has taken an interest in fostering trade via the so-called... Читать дальше...