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Gender pay gap is bigger for some women than others—here"s how to work it out

Women in the UK earn, on average, 14.9 pence less per pound than men, based on the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This means that while men are getting paid from January 1, women have effectively worked for free for the fi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgFeb 23rd, 2023

Apple Pay ‘Plates’ ad shows how easy it is to spend money on the internet

Apple Pay is celebrating 10 years since launching, and a new video ad highlights something about Apple Pay that has been true since day one. Apple Pay makes it really easy to spend money on the internet. more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated News12 hr. 29 min. ago

Research finds no negative impact of repealing law allowing companies to pay disabled workers below minimum wage

Debate continues to swirl nationally on the fate of a practice born of an 86-year-old federal statute allowing companies to pay workers with disabilities subminimum wages: anything below the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, but for some roles a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 57 min. ago

Student-free days may be tricky for parents, but they can be vital for teachers and schools

Pupil-free or student-free days may seem like an extra holiday for students and an inconvenience for parents, who are juggling work and family......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 57 min. ago

Fayetteville police positive about partnership with social workers

In 2021, the University of Arkansas School of Social Work partnered with the Fayetteville Police Department to pair officers with social workers trained to help people suffering mental crises. Initially, the officers were supportive of the effort but.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 57 min. ago

Is Dune: Prophecy destined to fail?

Dune: Prophecy is a much riskier bet than its studio seems to realize — one that could very well fail to pay off......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News13 hr. 57 min. ago

Climate change: Women"s role in the economy is key to a just transition

The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardized by increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Researcher suggests beloved Disney classics convey an idealized image of fatherhood

For decades, Disney animations have shaped perceptions of family relationships and gender roles. Although much focus has traditionally been on princesses and female characters, a new study shifts attention to fatherhood and the evolving ideals of mas.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

French women had more power in the Middle Ages than after the revolution, historian says

The Middle Ages were not all about tyrannical rulers and power struggles. Cooperation, compromise, and women in power were also common, according to a historian at the University of Oslo......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Menopause is having a moment. How a new generation of women is shaping cultural attitudes

From hot flashes to hysteria, film and TV have long represented menopause as scary, emotional and messy......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Windows 11 takes a break on updates until 2025

Microsoft won't work on its Preview software with unique features for the rest of the year, but will be sure to roll out security updates......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

AI Analysis of Police Body Camera Videos Reveals What Typically Happens during Traffic Stops

Examining body camera videos at scale reveals racial differences in how police treat drivers during traffic stops—and what corrective programs really work.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Snapchat rolling out Find My Friends style feature for families

Snapchat is rolling out a new feature which will work in a similar way to Apple’s Find My app, but will be limited to family members. Parents will be able to request the location of the teens, and vice-versa, with some automated location reporti.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Apple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3

Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative a.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Faulty Colorsofts have left some Kindle owners without an e-reader

A trade-in program doesn't work too well when the new product has tech issues. The launch of the first-ever color Kindle isn't going so great. Amazon's Colorsoft began shipping on.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

BAFTA-nominated actors five times more likely to have attended private school than UK population

New research from the Sutton Trust, including work by Dr. Mark Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Quantitative Methods in the School of Education, highlights the disparity within creative jobs and related higher education courses. Those who attended private.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Uniformed police reduced public sexual harassment more than undercover officers new research finds

Sexual harassment, whether it's catcalling or groping, is one of the most pervasive forms of violence against women in the world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Experiments show backyard birds learn from their new neighbors when moving house

Scientists have found a trigger for social learning in wild animals. An experiment on great tits has pinpointed a single factor—immigration—that can cause birds to pay close attention to others, leading them to rapidly adopt useful behaviors......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Don’t miss the Beaver Moon, the last supermoon of 2024

Keep a look out tomorrow night for the moon to appear bigger and brighter in the sky......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Climate policy monitor reveals net zero regulations surge globally but implementation gap remains

As countries meet at COP29 in Baku, a new Oxford University study, developed through pro-bono partnerships with 48 leading law firms around the world, provides the most detailed view yet of how key economic rules are aligning—or not—to climate go.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Economic policies encourage the careless use of people and the planet. Creating caring economies is the answer

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change includes a Gender Action Plan, adopted in 2017. The plan aims to "enhance the gender responsiveness" of climate policy and climate action. It outlines specific actions and strategies to promot.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024