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New Australopithecus Species Found, Challenging Linear View of Human Evolution

Fossil hunter Omar Abdulla's 2018 discovery in Ethiopia's Afar region yielded ten teeth from an unknown australopithecus species, coexisting with early Homo around 2.63 million years ago, challenging the linear view of human evolution and suggesting a more complex evolutionary tree.

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forbes.com
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29 Companies Expand Remote Hiring in First Half of 2025

A FlexJobs report reveals that 29 companies across diverse industries, including BAE Systems, SMBC, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, significantly increased remote job postings between January and June 2025, reflecting a growing trend towards flexible work models.

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44% Bias Score

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forbes.com
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AI's Impact on Resume Deception in Hiring

AI-powered hiring tools are detecting resume lies at an 88% success rate, leading to immediate rejections for nearly one-third of workers who admit to fabricating information on their resumes, resulting in severe long-term professional consequences.

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36% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Assassination of Colombian Presidential Candidate Sparks Political Outrage and Security Concerns

Colombian presidential pre-candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was assassinated on [date not specified], reigniting debates about political violence and prompting a response from President Gustavo Petro, who increased security measures for all candidates. The event further exposed deep political divisions...

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nrc.nl
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Threats Against Researcher Halt Butterfly Pesticide Study

A Dutch abbey garden thrives with butterflies despite a nationwide 50% decline (1992-2003) linked to habitat loss, drought, and pesticide use; a recent study confirming pesticides in Natura 2000 areas was withdrawn after threats against the researcher.

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36% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Spanish Authorities Intercept Drug-Smuggling Tugboat Sky White

On August 8th, 2024, Spanish authorities intercepted the Cameroonian tugboat Sky White, carrying three tons of cocaine, 900 nautical miles west of the Canary Islands, highlighting a shift in drug trafficking routes and methods across the Atlantic Ocean.

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32% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Walkable Neighborhoods Boost Physical Activity by an Hour Weekly

A Nature study analyzing 5,500 people's step data over three years found that moving to walkable neighborhoods (high Walk Score) increased daily steps by 1400 on average, adding an hour of weekly exercise, significantly improving health outcomes, although women over 50 showed no change.

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forbes.com
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Leadership Crisis: Burnout, Inefficiency, and the Need for Systemic Change

The global leadership crisis, marked by 56% executive burnout in 2024 and significant talent loss, stems from unrealistic expectations and complex processes, resulting in $8.8 trillion in annual lost productivity and necessitating systemic changes for effective leadership.

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themoscowtimes.com
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Hidden Unemployment in Russia Rises to 199,000 Amid Economic Slowdown

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on August 8th, 2024, that over 199,000 workers are on reduced hours or unpaid leave, a near doubling since January, despite official unemployment remaining at a record low of 2.2%, raising concerns of a broader economic slowdown impacting various sectors in...

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pda.kp.ru
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Putin-Trump Summit Held at Alaskan Military Base

The Presidents of the US and Russia met at the Elmendorf-Richardson Joint Base near Anchorage, Alaska, a choice driven by security concerns and the need for a private setting, contradicting earlier reports of a hotel meeting.

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elmundo.es
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US Seizes \$700 Million in Maduro Assets, Raises Reward for Capture

The US government has seized \$700 million in assets belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, including real estate, vehicles, and private jets, adding to an existing \$50 million reward for his capture on charges of drug trafficking and ties to criminal organizations; the Venezuelan govern...

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nos.nl
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Surge in Cheap Chinese Imports Raises Concerns in EU

A sharp rise in Chinese imports into the EU, some products increasing more than twentyfold year-on-year, alongside drastically reduced prices, is causing concern among European businesses and prompting scrutiny from the European Commission. This follows the US imposing high tariffs on Chinese goods.

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