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Why it’s not a problem that dinosaurs are sold for millions of dollars – art historian

Why it’s not a problem that dinosaurs are sold for millions of dollars – art historian: Sotheby's publicity photograph for the _Ceratosaurus_ fossil. Sotheby's, CC BY-SA A juvenile dinosaur fossil, Ceratosaurus nasicornis, has sold at Sotheby’s New York for US$ 30.5 million (£22.7 million). It is part of a recent resurgence of art-market interest in …

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Cop29: Indigenous communities still being sold short as the world decides how to regulate carbon markets

Cop29: Indigenous communities still being sold short as the world decides how to regulate carbon markets: dee karen/Shutterstock As the annual UN climate conference, Cop29, draws to a close, negotiators, civil society observers and activists are staying up late, poring over draft texts that will determine how the international community addresses climate change for years …

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Fintech is sold as the answer to Africa’s problems, but digital money services have downsides which media often overlook

Fintech is sold as the answer to Africa’s problems, but digital money services have downsides which media often overlook: The research assessed newspaper coverage of fintech in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa. Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images The online financial products and services known as “fintech” have become deeply embedded in the economic and social …

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Nigeria’s ban on alcohol sold in small sachets will help tackle underage drinking

Nigeria’s ban on alcohol sold in small sachets will help tackle underage drinking: Sachet alcoholic drinks on display. Kofo Belo-Osagie On February 5, 2024, Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control announced a ban on alcoholic beverages sold in sachets or bottles less than 200ml. The agency asserts that the ban will, …

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Phoebe Philo’s fashion frenzy: why her much-anticipated collection sold out within hours

Phoebe Philo’s fashion frenzy: why her much-anticipated collection sold out within hours: British luxury fashion designer Phoebe Philo OBE, debuted her long-anticipated eponymous label to critical acclaim at the end of October. Despite the eye-watering price tags, the small range of clothing, accessories, jewellery and footwear – only available on the Phoebe Philo website – …

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COVID boosters to be sold on the high street – here’s what effect this may have on uptake

COVID boosters to be sold on the high street – here’s what effect this may have on uptake: It's still not clear what effect these plans could have on the spread of COVID. Tong_stocker/ Shutterstock COVID boosters will be available to buy from high-street pharmacists and private healthcare providers across the UK in 2024. The …

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‘Brighter lives are lived by gas!’: how natural gas was sold to a sceptical public in post-war Britain

‘Brighter lives are lived by gas!’: how natural gas was sold to a sceptical public in post-war Britain: Britain urgently needs to shift away from using natural gas for heating, hot water, and cooking. Gas is mostly methane, a fossil fuel, and its price fluctuates hugely on international markets, while there is an increasing understanding …

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Cannabis products are being sold as sleep remedies – here’s the evidence about their effectiveness

Cannabis products are being sold as sleep remedies – here’s the evidence about their effectiveness: Shutterstock Problems with sleep are common. In recent research, 48% of UK adults said sleeping badly had a negative effect on their mental health. For teenagers, this proportion was significantly higher – 66%. The large number of people experiencing sleep …

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Nice Kiosk on the left, where drinks, ice-cream, sweets and biscuits were sold. Roller skates could also be hired for use on the skating rink, which was the tennis court as well. photo

A cool Paternoster image: Kiosk on the left, where drinks, ice-cream, sweets and biscuits were sold. Roller skates could also be hired for use on the skating rink, which was the tennis court as well. Image by Gawler History paternosters swimming pool near wynkles bridge ryde st paternosters swimming p#364 Image automatically curated and published …

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Emma Mackey Unveiled as Emily Brontë in First Image From ‘Emma,’ Sold By ‘The Father’ Co-Producer Embankment

South Africa in the news: Emma Mackey Unveiled as Emily Brontë in First Image From ‘Emma,’ Sold By ‘The Father’ Co-Producer Embankment: Flying high after two Academy Awards for “The Father,” which it produced and sold, London-based Embankment has unveiled a first look photo of “Sex Education” star Emma Mackey in “Emily,” as well …: …

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