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RNZ News
2 days ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
Papua New Guinea's electoral integrity under scrutiny ahead of 2027 polls
Papua New Guinea will hold its National General Election in 2027. Photo: Supplied A new report from Papua New Guinea's National Research Institute (NRI) has called for immediate reforms of electoral boundaries before the 2027 National General Election after identifying significant breaches of law. The central concerns are three glaring breaches of the Organic Law on Provincial and Local Level Government Elections (OLPLLGE): inaccurate provisional number of electorates, flawed determination of the size of electorates, and overlapping maps of some electorates. The NRI says the integrity of Papua New Guinea's electoral process is at stake as it specifically pointed to the 2021 electoral boundaries review. This review controversially used a provisional number of 96 electorates. This figure, the NRI argues, is a direct violation of the Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (OLNLLGE), PNG's foundational electoral legislation. The OLNLLGE clearly mandates a minimum of 110 and a maximum of 120 electorates. The NRI asserts that this breach of a fundamental legal requirement significantly undermines the integrity of PNG's entire electoral system. "The current electoral boundaries and the review that was done in 2021 is outdated as population has changed over the last 13 years," NRI researcher and author of the report Wilson Kumne said. "The new electorates to be implemented in 2027 should consider the changes in the population of the electorates over the 13 years." The NRI report points to the fact that any change in the electoral boundaries hinges on data from 2024 National Census which is yet to be published. But looking at the data from 2021 is already an indication of the challenges Papua New Guinea faces as a country. PNG's population grew from approximately 7.3 million in 2011 to an estimated 11.8 million by 2021. Photo: Supplied PNG's population grew from approximately 7.3 million in 2011 to an estimated 11.8 million by 2021. This significant demographic shift, represents a more 62 per cent increase in a decade, means current boundaries are out of sync with present-day realities. Adding to the complexity are issues with the physical demarcation of electorates. The OLNLLGE strictly prohibits open electorate boundaries from cutting across provincial boundaries. Yet, the report highlights examples, some in very remote locations, where electoral boundaries straddle multiple provincial boundaries creating administrative difficulties. Delaying any work on this reform could result in another chaotic election in 2027.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Forbes
Forget iPhone 17 Air: New Leak Says 2027 Model Will Have Upgrade Worth Waiting For
When Apple releases its 2025 range of iPhones — read exactly when that will be, here — there's one model which is drawing the most excitement. It's the super-slim iPhone which some are naming the iPhone 17 Air. But a new report suggests that it's the iPhone 19 Air, predicted for 2027, which could be the one to wait for. This fall, iPhone 17, but a better display may be two years off. The iPhone 17 Air, or whatever Apple's marketers decide to call it, looks like being a stylish phone, perhaps as thin as 5.5mm from front to back, not including the camera unit. And such a slim phone might make you ask what the battery life will be like. You wouldn't be the first and though there have been competing answers to that question, nobody seems to think the Air will have exceptional battery life. A new report on Korean website The Elec says that Apple seems to be looking into replacing the display technology with a different version of OLED that uses much less power. 'Apple is reviewing a plan to apply a new low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) thin-film transistor (TFT) organic light-emitting diode (OLED) to the iPhone series to be released in 2027 at the earliest. The core of the new LTPO OLED is whether to apply oxide (oxide) to the driving TFT. If the proportion of oxide increases, it can reduce power consumption,' the site says. All of which is good news, except the snag is it's not due to arrive until the iPhone 19 series in fall 2027. And the decision hasn't yet been made, though that's a shorter wait until it is, and it may not make it to every iPhone model even then. 'Whether Apple will install LTPO OLED with oxide applied to the driving TFT on the iPhone model scheduled to be released in 2027 is expected to be decided in the third quarter of this year. The industry expects that Apple is likely to apply the new LTPO OLED to the thin 'Air' model among the 2027 iPhone series. Because the air model is thin, technology that can reduce battery consumption is especially necessary. The top pro lineup (Pro·Promax) is thicker than the Air model, so the need to apply the new LTPO OLED is relatively small,' it goes on. Should you wait two years for a better screen on the Air? I don't think so, but it's good to know Apple's already working on improving it.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin football offers 2027 in-state lineman, son of current athletic director
Wisconsin football offers 2027 in-state lineman, son of current athletic director Wisconsin football extended an offer to three-star class of 2027 offensive tackle Ethan McIntosh on Tuesday. The program officially did so after his performance in its latest high school development camp. The in-state lineman was also one of numerous 2027 prospects on campus for the Badgers' 'Bucky's BBQ' event over the weekend. Wisconsin is McIntosh's seventh offer, following Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas, North Dakota, Northwestern and Washington State. 247Sports currently ranks him as the No. 42 offensive tackle in the class of 2027 and No. 6 recruit from the Badger state. For what it's worth, 247Sports already logged a crystal ball prediction for the Verona Area High School standout to choose the Badgers. Some may consider that news a foregone conclusion, as Ethan is notably the son of Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh. But by all accounts, the fast-rising class of 2027 prospect is proving it on the football field. He already boasts a strong offer sheet, still with two seasons of high school football left to play. Wisconsin remains hard at work in the 2026 recruiting cycle, where its class currently ranks No. 36 nationally with 13 players committed. Three-star linebacker Ben Wenzel (No. 7 player from Wisconsin) is the program's only in-state commit in the cycle, with four of the state's top six already committed to other Big Ten programs. While it's far too early to look ahead to 2027, the program's in-state recruiting efforts will be a significant story to follow. That story has a chance to begin positively with a commitment from McIntosh. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Kraft Heinz Announces Major Change To All Of Their Products Coming Soon
Changes are coming to your favorite Kraft Heinz products. The food company announced Tuesday it will no longer launch any new food products in the U.S. that contain Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) colors. The company will also remove synthetic colors from all of its existing U.S. products by the end of 2027. 'The vast majority of our products use natural or no colors, and we've been on a journey to reduce our use of FD&C colors across the remainder of our portfolio,' says Pedro Navio, North America President at Kraft Heinz. Nearly 90 percent of its U.S. products are already free of FD&C colors. The company removed artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives from its popular Kraft Mac and Cheese in 2016, and its Heinz Tomato Ketchup has never contained artificial dyes. The company says it will remove colors from any products where their absence will not affect consumer experience, replace artificial colors with natural colors, or create new colors when a natural replacement isn't available. Since dyes are used to enhance the color of foods, their removal will not affect the taste of your favorite products. 'Above all, we are focused on providing nutritious, affordable, and great-tasting food for Americans and this is a privilege we don't take lightly,' Navio says. FD&C colors such as Blue No. 1, Yellow No. 5, and Red No. 3 are synthetic color additives approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to create consistent, vibrant colors in food, drug, and cosmetic products. The FDA revoked the use of Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs in January, phasing out its use by January 15, 2027. In April, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called for the removal of artificial dyes in U.S. foods. Kraft Heinz says it is continually evolving its recipes and product line to improve nutritional profiles, such as reducing sugar, salt, and saturated fat in more than 1,000 products. It is also encouraging licensees of its brands to remove artificial colors from their products as well. In addition to Kraft and Heinz, the company owns a variety of brands including Jell-O, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Capri Sun, Kool-Aid, Lunchables, and more. Read the original article on Southern Living
CNET
3 days ago
- Health
- CNET
Jell-O and Kool-Aid Will No Longer Contain Artificial Dyes. This Is What's Replacing Them.
Following the FDA's banning of Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs in January and the approval of three natural food colors in May, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked that food manufacturers remove eight petroleum-based food dyes from their products by the end of 2026. Now, Kraft Heinz, the company behind Jell-O and Kool-Aid, announced that it plans to remove artificial dyes from all its US products before the end of 2027, according to an exclusive with the Wall Street Journal. "The vast majority of our products use natural or no colors, and we've been on a journey to reduce our use of FD&C colors across the remainder of our portfolio," Pedro Navio, Kraft Heinz's North America president, told Wall Street Journal. According to the company, about 90% of its US product sales don't use artificial dyes. Those that do include familiar brand names like Jell-O, Kool-Aid, Heinz relish, Jet-Puffed products and Crystal Light. For those products, it will either remove the artificial dyes if the color is not critical to the product, replace them with natural food colors (which may be a different color) or reinvent certain colors. 3 ways to avoid artificial food dyes Healthline reports that there is no conclusive evidence that food dyes pose a risk for most people. However, more research is needed. In the meantime, if artificial food dyes are something you want to avoid, here are steps you can take to remove them from your kitchen: Read the labels: Not sure if a certain food product contains artificial dyes? The quickest way to find out is by reading the label to see if any dyes are listed. Three of the most common are Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5 and Yellow Dye No. 6. Reduce packaged food: Packaged foods are typically ultra-processed, which means that they are primarily made from substances -- like fats, added sugars and starches -- that are extracted from foods, according to Harvard Health Publishing. They are also more likely to contain artificial dyes. Embrace a balanced diet: As you reduce packaged foods, add in foods like colorful veggies and fruits, whole grains, protein and healthy fats. And make sure you're drinking enough water.
