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Offline: Science and Politics in the Age of COVID-19

[ad_1] “How can we follow science when scientists are not in the least bit confused?” “Loud Scientists Losing Trust in Ministers”. Headlines like these are becoming more and more common in UK newspapers. Scientists are no longer seen as providing impartial and independent advice to the government. They are held …

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Quibi was a viral failure, not a virus

[ad_1] “Competition for time and consumer engagement continues to be vibrant. . . we’re still pretty small relative to total screen time, ”Netflix said Tuesday. Quibi proved his point of view in the stiff broadcast competition a day later. The “quick snacks” mobile video service said it would shut down …

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Asia Faces Long Recovery Work: IMF

[ad_1] DIFFICULT ROAD The IMF has warned nations about the premature withdrawal of fiscal and monetary support as the world economy struggles to recover from the pandemic. The Asia-Pacific region is likely to see economic output remain below pre-COVID-19 pandemic trends in the medium term, even as China’s recovery leads …

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