Financial anxieties and subjective well-being of the middle-class during a pandemic
Very few people have been completely unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the developing world, where a burgeoning middle-class was hauling itself out of the poverty trap of its ancestors, we might expect the detrimental effects of the pandemic to.....»»
Teenage Maurice Sendak illustrated his teacher’s 1947 pop-sci book
Drawings of Atomics for the Millions "reveal early postwar anxieties about nuclear war." Enlarge / A young Maurice Sendak’s illustration of two possible outcomes of atomic power for the 1947 pop-sci book Atomics for the Million.....»»
Westlake Financial launches fleet financing product to power micro leasing at dealerships
The vehicles used in micro lease programs can fall into a gap not covered by traditional floorplan or rental financing......»»
Apple announces CFO transition coming next year, names Luca Maestri successor
Apple has announced a major change for its executive team. The company’s current CFO (Chief Financial Officer), Luca Maestri, will transition out of his role after the end of 2024. more….....»»
Apple CFO shakeup: Kevan Parekh replacing Luca Maestri
Luca Maestri has served as Apple's CFO for over a decade, but he's stepping down and being replaced by Kevan Parekh, Apple's current VP of Financial Planning and Analysis.Apple ParkKevan Parekh has spent 11 years at Apple and leads Financial Planning.....»»
Nonprofits with investment income slower to recover from economic downturns, study shows
A recent study evaluates three decades of financial data from nonprofit organizations and finds that while the sector tends to bounce back quickly after periods of economic recession, some organizations bounce back more quickly than others. Specifica.....»»
Study IDs best "red flags" auditors can use to spot financial fraud
A new analysis of the benchmarks that auditors use to identify financial statement fraud risk finds that the most commonly used benchmarks are less effective at identifying fraud than benchmarks that are less commonly used......»»
Automakers need to prioritize privacy to leverage consumer data, experts say
A voice of the industry that is growing louder says consumer privacy is not only ethically correct, but also central to the financial success of connected-car ventures......»»
Schools are competing with cell phones. Here"s how they think they could win
Isabella Pires first noticed what she calls the "gradual apathy pandemic" in eighth grade. Only a handful of classmates registered for service projects she helped organize at her Massachusetts school. Even fewer actually showed up......»»
Nontoxic ceramic could replace lead-based electronic components
The ceramic produced in Prof. Igor Lubomirsky's lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science seemed too good to be true. It belongs to a class of materials that are the backbone of many essential technologies but that unfortunately also create an environ.....»»
Atomfall finds a middle ground between S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Fallout
After a hands-on demo, we're intrigued by Atomfall, which mashes Fallout and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. up into one exciting postapocalyptic RPG......»»
Apple auction includes Steve Jobs’ ‘middle finger to IBM leather jacket,’ Polaroid ID badge, more [U]
The latest Apple memorabilia auction is open with a range of rare items. While the auction includes a valuable Apple-1 estimated to bring in over $300,000, other unique items include Steve Jobs’ famous “middle finger to IBM leather jacket,” the.....»»
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim trailer previews journey back to Middle-earth
Travel back to Middle-earth 200 years before the Lord of the Rings trilogy in the first trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. .....»»
Zoom calls aren"t going anywhere yet - and could soon get even more AI
Pandemic success and staying on trend when it comes to AI has kept Zoom’s revenue heading upward......»»
High school book club with prisoner on Death Row explores the complexities, joys of Black life
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when young people across the U.S. were struggling with the isolation, disruptions and frustrations imposed by shuttered schools, online learning and the dearth of social activities, the students in then-high school teach.....»»
A new pandemic could ride in on animals we eat, study warns
Researchers warn the animals we eat could be the gateway to a pandemic in the form of antimicrobial resistance, unleashing a wave of deadly superbugs......»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: MyKaarma, Sunbit integrate to bring customers flexible repair payment options
Service drive payment and communication platform myKaarma has integrated with Sunbit, a financial technology solution provider found at more than half of U.S. franchised dealerships......»»
We need far stronger support systems in the fight against gender-based violence, says expert
The COVID-19 pandemic brought renewed attention to the rising rates of gender-based violence, highlighting an ongoing, but growing, crisis......»»
PE class: It can boost a child"s body and mind
A quality physical education program involves more than just getting kids to move for a set amount of time during the school day, experts say......»»
Social responsibility audits can bias financial ones
During the past decade, auditors have found a booming new business: reviewing reports on companies' environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities. ESG reporting among S&P 500 companies grew 80% from 2010 to 2020, with nearly half the compani.....»»
Researchers work to create 3D digital twin of campus to optimize class times and locations
Texas A&M University researchers are working to create a campus "digital twin" that could lower commute times, enable students to plan efficient schedules, and help course schedulers to maximize classroom use......»»