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Seymour calls for ‘balance’ in state media during testy viral TVNZ interview

ACT leader David Seymour’s recent interview on TVNZ’s Breakfast to discuss his Treaty Principles Bill reached well over 100,000 views in a few days on ACT’s YouTube channel.

“It is ‘some’ people’s opinion that it is a divisive bill. It is your job to reflect the views of all New Zealanders, not to take sides,” Seymour told Breakfast host Jenny-May Clarkson.

12 November 2024

Will legacy media bias lead to their extinction?

Traditional mainstream media outlets, particularly left-leaning ones, faced criticism for their coverage of Donald Trump’s recent US election victory.

Accusations of “biased opinions” and “twisted facts” have surfaced, especially against state-funded RNZ, which ran headlines like “The air was full of hate: Shane Te Pou reports from Donald Trump’s MSG rally” and “Trump suggests politician should face firing squad over foreign policy.”

12 November 2024

Lawyer up: ESG fund managers brace for legal fights under Trump’s second term

With Donald Trump back in office, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) fund managers face new legal challenges. Jefferies Financial analysts, led by Aniket Shah, urged ESG managers to “keep their lawyers very close,” citing risks related to antitrust laws and fiduciary duties.

Adding to this pressure, several US states are enacting anti-ESG laws, intensifying pressure on fund managers and green-sector stocks. Wind energy is already seeing sharp declines.

12 November 2024

The price of bananas is, well...bananas! Global food prices surge again

According to the UN’s Food Price Index, global food prices rose for a second consecutive month in October, climbing 2% from September and 5.5% year-over-year.

This uptick follows a brief lull after last year’s highs. Vegetable oil prices for palm, soy, sunflower, and rapeseed oils were major contributors, spiking 7.3% due to production worries.

12 November 2024

Female athletes score legal victory in challenge to Connecticut trans sports policy

A federal court has ruled in favour of four female high school athletes challenging the US state of Connecticut’s policy that allows male athletes to compete in women’s sports.

Track athletes Selina Soule, Alanna Smith, Chelsea Mitchell, and Ashley Nicoletti argue that competing against biologically male athletes is unfair and violates Title IX, which mandates equal opportunities for female athletes.

12 November 2024

Iraq poised to lower age of consent, igniting outrage over women’s rights

Iraq’s parliament is nearing a vote on a proposed law to cut in half the legal age of consent for marriage from 18 to nine, a measure led by conservative Shia Muslim parties.

The amendment would also purportedly revoke rights for women, including divorce, child custody, and inheritance, undoing protections under the current Personal Status Law, also known as Law 188, established in 1959, which curbed child marriages, and granted women rights in marriage, divorce, and child custody.

12 November 2024

How a healthy “sleep-gut-brain triangle” is key to lifelong well-being

Researchers are discovering that sleep and gut-health work together closely to influence overall health. Good sleep is essential for growth, toxin removal, and brain function, while a balanced gut microbiome, made up of beneficial bacteria, can improve sleep quality.

A healthy gut supports better sleep, and consistent sleep routines help maintain a healthier microbiome.