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Phys.org 

State surveillance: Kenyans have a right to privacy—does the government respect it?

The Kenyan government is using technology to improve governance, service delivery and national security. The progress, while welcome, has brought with it concerns about state surveillance, data protection, and violations of fundamental rights and freedoms. Following anti-government protests in Kenya that began in June 2024, for instance, there were several reports of state-led abductions and arbitrary arrests. With Kenyans' personal data being collected at an unprecedented scale, the balance between... Читать дальше...

«The Rio Times» 

Brazil’s Fiscal Credibility Erodes, Prompting Investment Downgrades

Brazil’s economic landscape faces a critical juncture as fiscal credibility erodes. The government’s recent announcements have sent shockwaves through financial markets. International investors are reassessing their positions in Brazilian assets. Julius Baer, a Swiss bank, downgraded its exposure to Brazilian stocks on November 29, 2024. Other international banks as JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley have also […]

Paper Blog 

Ten Of The Best Black Friday Sales

Even when it's online, and you can shop from the comfort of your home, Black Friday always feels like a mad dash to find the best days. To simplify the landscape, I round up the best menswear-related promotions every year and post them here, along with a selection of notable picks at each store. These guides are designed to cover almost every budget-from relatively affordable basics to designer items-so there's something for everyone. This year, I've organized the list to move from "general ...

Phys.org 

A tax on new plastic would slash waste—if built into the global treaty on plastics

Earlier this week, the mining magnate Andrew Forrest made headlines calling for a global "polymer premium"—or plastic tax—to be placed on every ton of newly manufactured plastics. A tax like this could form part of the Global Plastic Treaty being hammered out right now in Busan, South Korea. In fact, a treaty aimed at stopping plastic waste will have to have strong measures such as a plastic tax or a cap on plastic production to shift the status quo.

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Wisconsin officials certify Trump's victory in back-to-the-routine teleconference

Wisconsin's election commission leader has quietly certified Donald Trump's victory in the battleground state, a departure from the chaos that surrounded the 2020 election results. Commission Chairperson Ann Jacobs certified results during a Zoom meeting on Friday that show Trump won the state with 1,697,626 votes compared to Democrat Kamala Harris' 1,668,229 votes. The certification was routine compared with 2020, when Trump challenged Joe Biden's victory in the state. Trump demanded and got a recount in Dane and Milwaukee counties... Читать дальше...