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Canada Tariffs Deepen North America’s Steel and Aluminum Squeeze

The renewed trade war between the United States and Canada adds even more uncertainty to the complex steel and aluminum supply chains critical for heavy manufacturing and North America’s automotive…

  • U.S. and Canada impose tariffs on $20 billion worth of each other's goods
  • Canada vows to match U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar, effective August 22

Science

New method swaps single atom in a molecule to speed drug discovery

Swapping out one letter in a word can entirely change its meaning. Similarly, swapping one atom in a molecule can completely change its identity. A group of chemists at the University of Chicago has demonstrated a new way to make a single-atom edit to a molecule without changing any of its other components.

AI

LABOUR UNDER ILLUSION OP-ED: The feminine rage against the machine: Why we need women’s scepticism about AI

Women use AI less than men and it is scepticism born out of risk aversion and realisation that reckless AI adoption is going to cost them jobs.

  • Women exhibit skepticism towards AI adoption, viewing it as a threat to careers.
  • Author argues forced AI adoption risks overlooking women's valuable scepticism.
  • Companies urged to hire women sceptics to avoid costly AI-related mistakes.

Culture

Joey King Responds to ‘Practical Magic 2’ Fan Saying Her Casting ‘Completely Ruined’ the Movie: ‘I Know It’s Hard’

"I only ask that you open your mind a little and see how much fun I had making it," the actress says The post Joey King Responds to ‘Practical Magic 2’ Fan Saying Her Casting ‘Completely Ruined’ the…

  • Joey King responded to a critic claiming her casting ruined Practical Magic 2.
  • King urged viewers to still watch the film despite her inclusion.
  • The sequel stars Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, and Kidman, Bullock, Channing reprising their roles.

Science

Research shows ethics education teaches kids right from wrong. Why can so few students access it?

Some might argue kids can just learn ethics from their parents. But new research shows formal ethics education can make a difference.

  • Formal ethics education improves students' moral sensitivity, judgment, and motivation.
  • Only 4 out of 5 studies showed positive effects of ethics education.
  • New South Wales' Primary Ethics program reaches ~40,000 students weekly.
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