May 31, 2025

From peasant fodder to posh fare: How snails and oysters became luxury foods

Oysters and escargot are recognized as luxury foods around the world—but they were once valued by the lower classes as cheap sources of protein.

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Trump v Harvard: Why this battle will damage the US’s reputation globally

Harvard University is suing the Trump administration over its unprecedented attempt to bar international students from its campus. The latest salvo is that the administration has said it is canceling all federal funds, totaling US$100 [...]
90-day tariff break risks major shipping disruption, says report

The surprisingly announced 90-day tariff pause in the trade war between the US and China could destabilize global maritime trade more than the tariff increases imposed so far.This post was originally published on this site
Without public trust, effective climate policy is impossible, researchers warn

When formulating climate policy, too little attention is paid to social factors and too much to technological breakthroughs and economic reasons. Because citizens are hardly heard in this process, European governments risk losing public support [...]
From strip searches to sexual harassment, Australian policing has long been plagued by sexism

This month, a woman bravely testified in court she was subjected to a “degrading and humiliating experience akin to sexual assault” at the hands of New South Wales Police. The young woman was forced to [...]
Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students: 4 essential reads about their broader impact

A federal judge in Boston on May 23, 2025, temporarily blocked a Trump administration order that would have revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students.This post was originally published on this site
How the UK could monetize ‘citizen data’ and turn it into a national asset

Data is the lifeblood of artificial intelligence (AI) and, as such, is a hugely valuable resource. Entrepreneur Matt Clifford’s report on the AI Opportunities Action Plan, commissioned by the UK government, has set out some [...]
Report calls to reverse the decline of high street ‘ghost towns’

The Government needs to take urgent steps to reverse the deterioration of England’s High Streets—particularly in the North, and in more deprived and coastal areas.This post was originally published on this site
Here’s how we figured the number of guns illegally trafficked from the US across the border to Mexico

Since 2008, the U.S. has spent over US$3 billion to help stabilize Mexico and stem its surge in extreme violence. The U.S. gun industry and interest group lobbyists have undercut these efforts by advocating for [...]
Do shorter prison sentences make society less safe? What the evidence says

The final report of the Independent Sentencing Review has proposed the most significant reform of sentencing and punishment in England and Wales since the 1990s.This post was originally published on this site
Unmasking human trafficking: AI reveals hidden recruitment networks

Most anti-human trafficking efforts focus on breaking up sex sales. However, new research in the journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management is turning its attention to where trafficking truly begins—recruitment.This post was originally published on [...]