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As a Yoruba man my people have always been cowards. EVERYTHING na mouth, it’s only how to make noise or brag. Yoruba people would always be cowards they can’t stand and fight.
The King's Birthday Honours 2026 Lists have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people for their outstanding contributions, including Dr Steve Smith of the University of Oxford.
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The SpaceX IPO cemented Elon Musk's status as the first trillionaire, giving him wealth on a par with that of one of the world's richest countries. But what does $1.1 trillion actually mean? reut.rs/4oxes2w
Washington, D.C., has to have "a better business climate" to attract new industries and compete with Virginia and Maryland, @MayorBowser tells @cuneytdil at Axios' AM Live.
NEW: Research co-authored by Prof Ivona Hideg, from Jesus College and @OxfordSBS, finds that men who take six months or more of parental leave are seen as warmer and more leadership-ready by colleagues.
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Prof Sabina Alkire, Director of @ophi_oxford, discusses why the UN’s new Beyond GDP framework could reshape how the world measures progress – and the five factors that will determine its success ⬇️
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ALT A graphic titled "Expert Commentary" featuring a panoramic view of London with a large park in the foreground and the London Eye visible in the distance. Overlaid text asks, "How should we measure progress in the 21st century?" and includes a quote from Professor Sabina Alkire, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), arguing that there is an urgent need to rethink the measures used to guide humanity towards long-term thriving and sustainable progress. The design uses Oxford blue branding with light blue and white text.
Victorian prescription for burnout:
☀️ Sunshine
🌊 Sea air
🚂 A long trip to the French Riviera
The Faculty of English's Prof Sally Shuttleworth reveals how 19th-century Britons tackled 'overwork,' the Victorian equivalent of burnout.
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What is driving the growing split on the left?
'Green voters are not primarily motivated by environmental concerns – cost of living is their top issue.'
St Hilda’s College’s Dr Ceri Fowler and colleagues examine who is switching to the Greens and why ⬇️
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ALT Dot-and-whisker chart comparing Labour and Green voters across demographic groups in 2024 and 2026. Differences between Labour and Green supporters are small for gender, with women and men showing similar voting patterns. Larger differences appear among students and younger adults, who are more likely to support the Greens, while older age groups are more likely to support Labour. The chart suggests age and student status are stronger predictors of Green support than gender.
Oxford researchers are to receive backing of a £500,000 grant from @ARIA_research to develop advanced monitoring technologies that could be carried by wild birds.
Ultimately, this could provide invaluable data to inform actions to restore nature and improve ecosystem resilience ⬇️
ox.ac.uk/news/2026-06-09-oxf…
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In recent weeks, the Class of 2026 has made its displeasure with AI abundantly clear, loudly booing speakers touting the technology during commencement speeches. Microsoft President Brad Smith was paying attention. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…