By Charlotte Curran, PhD researcher, applied ethics and moral philosophy, University of Leeds
Lily Allen’s bombshell new album, West-End Girl, has caused a sensation for its depiction of a marriage torn apart. Though the singer has described it as a blend of fact and fiction, fans have taken it to be an account of her breakup with Stranger Things actor David Harbour.
West-End Girl is a vulnerable account of divorce, with accusations of infidelity and betrayal. The album feels confessional, with lyrical details such as the retelling of…
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Monday, November 3rd 2025
UN teams rushed to northern Afghanistan on Monday after a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck overnight, just two months after a massive quake devastated the east of the country. Details are still emerging from the latest emergency where initial reports indicate at least 20 people have been killed and hundreds injured.
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By Vivian Lee
Economists warn that while China’s new funds may ease Africa’s energy poverty, they have not addressed the underlying risks of debt, transparency, and dependency.
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By Amnesty International
In response to the ongoing partial internet shutdown by Tanzanian authorities following the October 29 general elections, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda said: “For close to a week now, many people in Tanzania have suffered nationwide internet and electricity shutdowns. Amnesty International is particularly alarmed by reports that amidst […] The post Tanzania: Unlawful killings and other human rights violations continue amid internet and electricity blackouts appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Kenneth M. Evans, Fellow in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University
U.S. science always suffers during government shutdowns. Funding lapses send government scientists home without pay. Federal agencies suspend new grant opportunities, place expert review panels on hold, and stop collecting and analyzing critical public…
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By Pintu Kumar Mahla, Research Associate at the Water Resources Research Center, University of Arizona
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By Prachi Gala, Associate Professor of Marketing, Kennesaw State University
When corporate crises hit, the public looks to the CEO. From product recalls to workplace discrimination, to customer mistreatment scandals, CEOs are often thrust into the spotlight and forced to apologize.
But do the exact words they choose really matter?
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By Cassie Powell, Assistant Professor of Law, Legal Practice, University of Richmond
One of America’s most affordable paths to homeownership is slipping away.
At manufactured home parks – sometimes called trailer parks or mobile home parks – rents are rapidly rising due to large-scale buyouts by private equity firms.
Although private equity’s foray into the housing market is not new, the buyout of mobile home parks by investment firms is on the rise – with…
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By Kaleb Demerew, Assistant Professor of Political Science, West Texas A&M University; Institute for Humane Studies
Even countries with similar values and goals can end up in conflict with each other due to forces they cannot fully control.
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By Rachel Porter, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Notre Dame
Jeff Harden, Professor of Political Science, University of Notre Dame
The public’s frustration with ‘politics as usual’ has led more political newcomers to win office. But amateurs are more likely to view bipartisanship as a concession, not a tool for advancing policy.
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