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Mass Food Poisoning Hits Indonesian School Meal Program
Over 1,000 Indonesian children sickened by food poisoning from free school meals, second major outbreak this month. Prabowo's flagship anti-poverty program faces scrutiny over safety and €3.7 billion cost.
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Living Bricks from Martian Soil Could Build Future Mars Homes
Scientists develop 'living bricks' from Martian soil using synthetic lichens, enabling autonomous construction for future Mars habitats without Earth supplies.
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Global Tax Deal Advances with 15% Minimum Rate Implementation
Nations are implementing a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% under the OECD/G20 deal to combat tax avoidance. Over 140 countries support it, with 60+ enacting laws in 2025, though U.S. exemptions pose challenges.
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Mobile Crypto Wallets Drive Financial Inclusion Across Africa
Mobile crypto wallets are boosting financial inclusion in Africa by providing bankless populations access to digital assets, driven by high smartphone use, inflation, and lower remittance costs, despite challenges like...
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Australian Daycare Charges Parents $1,200 for Children's Artwork
A Brisbane daycare demanded $1,200 from parents for their children's artwork portfolios, sparking outrage and government intervention confirming parents' legal rights to the creations.
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Tree Rings Reveal Ancient Climate Secrets
Tree rings serve as natural climate archives, with 2025 research advancing dendroclimatology through new methods like isotope analysis and detrending techniques. Studies in the Amazon and Arctic improve climate change understanding.