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Rising US joblessness and social discord threaten GDP

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UNITED STATES

Rates of disability fell from 2010 to early 2020 and rates of drug overdoses began to stabilise as the persistently unemployed were drawn back into employment, particularly…

Federal agencies and states to lead on US AI rules

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US

The Biden administration is attempting to catch up: the White House on May 4 hosted top technology firms to stress that their AI systems must be safe. The Office of Management and…

Puerto Rico's policy hurdles will depend on Washington

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PUERTO RICO

Post-default politics in Puerto Rico.

Canada's Conservatives consider Indigenous policies

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CANADA

The ruling upholds the right of parliament to pass laws on Indigenous issues and to incorporate Indigenous laws into federal law. The act in question is one of many passed over…

Trump AI policy would prioritise US-China competition

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US

Congressional gridlock has hitherto left the White House leading on US AI policy. On the campaign trail for November’s presidential election, the prospective Republican nominee…

Case law is likely to shape future of US crypto rules

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UNITED STATES

The implosion of FTX, its sister hedge fund Alameda Research and an interconnected assortment of digital-asset entities founded by Bankman-Fried has fuelled demands in the United…

Hurricane damage will accelerate Puerto Rico’s slide

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PUERTO RICO

Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico as a Category Four hurricane, two weeks after Category Five Hurricane Irma wrought severe wind and flood damage to much of the…

Liberal-NDP split should not mean early Canada poll

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CANADA

The NDP has long pushed for a national pharmacare programme, and a lack of action would provide an excuse for Singh to end the 2022 pact with the Liberals that has helped keep the…

US biometric surveillance divides state and centre

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UNITED STATES

Biometric surveillance.

New York Democrats prepare for governor contest

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UNITED STATES

The mayoral election starts a busy and uncertain year for Democrats in the city and state of New York. Andrew Cuomo, who resigned as governor in August, was widely expected to run…