Inflation: why it’s temporary and raising interest rates will do more harm than good

Inflation fears have been mounting. The UK annual rate hit 4.2% in October, the highest in a decade, and it’s a similar story in numerous other...

Why children must be involved in research in the aftermath of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to affect the lives of children even after transmission of the virus is contained. And yet, not much is known about...

Are New Zealand’s universities doing enough to define the limits of academic freedom?

The news last week that University of Auckland public health researcher Simon Thornley was retracting a co-authored paper about supposed vaccination risks during pregnancy raised deeper...

Andrew Wallace becomes the new speaker – a role that’s never been more important in Australian politics

The House of Representatives today chose Andrew Wallace as the new Speaker. Wallace has been the member for the Queensland Sunshine Coast electorate of Fisher since...

Supreme Court could redefine when a fetus becomes a person, upholding abortion limits while preserving the privacy right under Roe v. Wade

Jerome Powell keeps his job at the Fed, where he’ll be responsible for preventing inflation from spiraling out of control – without tanking the economy

The person who helms the Federal Reserve is one of the most powerful figures in the world. Their job is also one of the most impactful...

Help us by reporting abuses, DOJ urges victims

MANILA – Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Monday assured the government’s commitment to the fair implementation of the law in alleged unwarranted deaths and...

Work options for unvaxxed workers up to employers: DOLE

MANILA – Employees who are still unvaccinated against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) have options to be able to work and get paid, an official of the...

18 private schools join F2F classes pilot run: DepEd

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) has confirmed that only 18 out of 20 private schools pushed through with the implementation of limited face-to-face classes on...

Booster jabs, add’l doses may be given in any vax site: DOH

MANILA – Senior citizens and individuals with comorbidities can go to any vaccination site for their boosters and additional or third dose, a health official said Monday....