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How to make poor areas richer

2023-01-19

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Many people in the rich world are feeling the pinch, particularly in its poorest regions. As the cost of living rises, how can such “left behind” areas be made richer? Film supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - How can rich countries address regional inequality? 01:10 - How did regional inequality emerge? 04:45 - How local politicians can help close economic gaps 06:20 - Why making poorer areas better off is a priority 07:30 - How this German city...

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War, oil price cap to weigh on Russia’s budget; Moscow likely to hike tax

2023-01-16

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Russia's budget has become too reliant on oil income to cover expenses, warned economists and said that if crude prices do not rise as anticipated this year, the government may be forced to increase taxes, showed a Reuters report.

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Why is Russia replacing its top military commander in Ukraine again? | WION

2023-01-15

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Facing multiple setbacks, Russia replaces top General in charge of the War in Ukraine. The Chief of General Staff now becomes the overall commander for the active conflict. Watch this live to track all details.

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WION Fineprint | Putin publicly rebukes deputy Prime Minister

2023-01-14

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has publically rebuked the Russian Deputy Prime Minister. Russia has also replaced the commander in charge of the war in Ukraine.

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Energy crisis: what can 1973 teach us?

2023-01-12

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Alongside his invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has throttled gas supplies to Europe—but the world has seen energy used as a weapon before. What can the energy shock of 1973 tell us about today’s crisis? 00:00 - Energy wars 02:12 - Oil sanctions don’t work 06:59 - Energy security 11:05 - Alternatives to oil Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI To read more on the war in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3k6ILzE How...

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Which is America’s top dog? #dog #data #america

2023-01-11

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The Roundtable Insight – Charles Hugh Smith on Eroding Civil Liberties and Property Rights

2023-01-09

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Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/roundtableinsight http://financialrepressionauthority.com/2023/01/06/the-roundtable-insight-charles-hugh-smith-on-eroding-civil-liberties-and-property-rights/

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What the trigger for equities will be. It’s not really about the Fed.

2023-01-09

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The 'soft landing' is on the table at NYSE. December payroll data kept the hope alive. But is it really? Growing weight of evidence - not to mention totally different interpretation of same across many other markets - strongly implies it isn't.

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China after covid: How will the world economy react?

2023-01-07

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China’s re-opening of its borders is set to be one of the biggest economic events of 2023. It will have global implications for consumers, companies and policymakers 00:00: China reopens its borders 01:28: The impact of zero covid on China’s economy 01:50: Tourism is about to change 02:33: How commodity prices will change 03:27: The impact on foreign investment Read more on how China’s re-opening will impact the global economy:...

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SMART BOURSE – L’invité de la mi-journée : Thomas Costerg (Pictet WM)

2023-01-05

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Jeudi 5 janvier 2023, SMART BOURSE reçoit Thomas Costerg (Économiste senior US, Pictet WM)

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War in Ukraine | Russian Defence Ministry: Ukrainian strike killed 63 soldieres | Latest | WION

2023-01-03

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Kyiv has taken responsibility for a deadly strike on Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. This comes after Moscow in a rare admission claimed that it had lost 63 troops in the town of Makiivka.

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The Dramatic Change In Consumer Behavior Sinks GDP Reverse – #crypto #finance #ftx

2023-01-03

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The Dramatic Change In Consumer Behavior Sinks GDP Reverse - Gold #crypto #finance #ftx #economy Educate my audience about free market economics and the principles and benefits of individual liberty, limited government and sound money. These are America's founding principles, guaranteed by the U.S.

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The real story behind China’s ditch of Zero-COVID begins w/its dead tiger.

2023-01-03

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Chinese officials have changed course about the pandemic. Why? Rather than recent protests, there is almost certainly another reason even bigger than COVID. The U-turn coincides with a deeper mystery - of sorts - as to China's biggest foe. And that's not the United States.

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The World Ahead 2023: five stories to watch out for

2022-12-27

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What stories should you be following in 2023? From India becoming the world’s most populous country, to an illegal drug that might be approved as a medicine, The Economist offers its annual look at the year ahead. 00:00 - The World Ahead 2023 00:35 - India's population potential 04:30 - Psychedelic medicines 08:06 - Japan’s markets mayhem? 12:45 - Repairing the world 15:50 - The coronation's colonial concerns Read more on The World Ahead 2023:...

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Why is the sex-toy industry booming?

2022-12-22

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Gone are the days of hiding in the shadows of seedy shops in the red-light district. Today, sex toys have gone mainstream. How has this long-stigmatised industry become normalised? 00:00 - Why is the sex-toy industry booming? 00:28 - The origins of sex toys 02:05 - How did the sex-toy industry emerge? 03:05 - Developing the female sex-toy market 04:40 - How the internet helped the sex-toy market 05:35 - How are women shaping the industry? 07:00...

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Ukraine war: what will winter bring?

2022-12-21

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As President Zelensky travels to America to meet President Biden, the war in Ukraine is entering a critical phase. The Economist met Mr Zelensky and Ukraine’s senior military generals to discuss what might happen next. 00:00 - The war in Ukraine enters winter 01:00 - What next for the war in Ukraine? 02:55 - A Russian offensive: what are the options? 03:50 - A Ukrainian offensive: what are the options? 05:35 - A message from Ukraine’s...

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NATO: Russia’s President Putin is planning for long war; Putin meets top military brass | WION

2022-12-18

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We are close to the end of 2022 but it's been 10 months since Russia invaded Ukraine even after witnessing defeat in three Ukrainian cities. Russian President Vladimir Putin is not ready to back, so how far will this go?

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WION Fineprint | Russian Space Agency: Soyuz MS-22 radiator hit by micro meteoroid

2022-12-17

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Russia's Soyuz spacecraft MS-22 suffered a three hour long coolant leakage episode on Wednesday night. The untimely leakage forced the Russian space agency to call off its planned six hour long spacewalk of its two astronauts.

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Ukraine-Russia War: Ukraine works to restore power after Russian missiles batter grid | Latest |WION

2022-12-17

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We are close to the end of the year but it has been 10 long months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Even after witnessing defeat in three Ukrainian cities, Russian President Vladimir Putin is not ready to back down.

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Are brain implants the future of computing?

2022-12-15

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Imagine brain implants that let you control devices by thought alone—or let computers read your mind. It’s early days, but research into this technology is well under way. Film supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - Are brain implants the future of computing? 00:58 - Headsets are changing how brains interact with the virtual world 02:24 - What is a brain computer interface? 03:24 - What’s holding this technology back? 04:00 - How wearable BCIs can...

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