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How COVID-19 put poverty reduction back on the agenda

Lower income people bore the brunt of the economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, efforts to reduce poverty were adopted in Canada and the United States. But how did partisan politics shape each government's response? Exploring.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 1st, 2022

Small reductions to meat production in wealthier countries may help fight climate change

Scientists and environmental activists have consistently called for drastic reductions in meat production as a way to reduce emissions and, in doing so, combat climate change. However, a new analysis concludes that a smaller reduction, borne by wealt.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

How to get and use Prize Tickets in Stardew Valley

Put those hard-earned Prize Tickets to use in Stardew Valley while also learning where you can collect these tickets and what prizes are in store for you......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Big companies profit from poverty but aren"t obliged to uphold human rights. International law must change

There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Computer modeling research reveals the changing history of a global ice sheet

Imagine that a massive ice sheet covered Canada and oozed down over a large part of the northern United States, like icing spilling down the side of a cake. That was the situation somewhere between 19,000 and 26,000 years ago. The ice sheet covered l.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

The wait for a cheaper Vision Pro is going to be a long one

Apple was expected to put a cheaper version of the Vision Pro on the shelves in 2025. According to a reliable analyst, that might not happen before 2027......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

An Idaho health department isn"t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it"s a first

An Idaho health department isn"t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it"s a first.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

News consumers are more influenced by political alignment than by truth, study shows

For many years, the conventional wisdom was that only highly biased, less educated media consumers would put partisanship over truth—in other words, they would believe news that confirmed their worldview, regardless of whether it was true......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

i-Blason Halo Mag series put the fun and personality back into protective phone cases

The i-Blason Halo Mag series offer phone cases with lots of style, fun, and flair. If you want something a little different, check these out......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

‘We did what God put us here to do.’ School resource officers describe response to deadly shooting

‘We did what God put us here to do.’ School resource officers describe response to deadly shooting.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

RFK Jr. claims Trump promised to put him in charge of NIH, CDC, and more

Trump's transition team lead disavows promises while spouting anti-vax nonsense. Earlier this week, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. used a Zoom call to tell his supporters that Donald Trum.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Idaho health district abandons COVID shots amid flood of anti-vaccine nonsense

Prominent anti-vaccine figures convinced the district not to offer COVID shots at all. Residents in the Southwest District Health in Idaho are no longer able to get COVID-19 vacci.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 accounted for 19% of Comcast Internet traffic last week

Credit the franchise's popularity, sure—but also its ludicrous file sizes. You might think that since Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (which was released last Friday) is the 21st game.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Snag Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A9+ at a heavily discounted rate

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ usually retails for $269.99, but as of Oct. 31, Amazon has it on sale for $219.99. SAVE $50: As of Oct. 31, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is available for $219.99 at Amazon. That's 19% down from its usual price of $269.99......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

How to Make Your Own Zoetrope

Put your own spin on a zoetrope with homemade drawings—or carve one into a pumpkin.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Research shows decline in out-of-home activities since pandemic

Compared with just before the COVID-19 pandemic, people are spending nearly an hour less a day doing activities outside the home, behavior that researchers say is a lasting consequence of the pandemic......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

South Africa"s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy—model shows how social grants could work

South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

AMD CEO teases RDNA 4 as its gaming revenue drops by 69%

AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su just put an end to all speculation about the release date of AMD's upcoming graphics cards, also revealing more about their performance......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Concord review: dead PS5 shooter didn’t deserve to be Sony’s scapegoat

Concord had all the right pieces that make for a fun hero shooter, but it wasn't given the chance to put them together......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Climate Goal “Will Be Dead Within a Few Years” Unless World Acts, U.N. Warns

The world is well on track to blow past a goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius that many countries have put at the center of their climate efforts.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Uranus" moon Miranda may have an ocean beneath its surface, study finds

A new study suggests Uranus' moon Miranda may harbor a water ocean beneath its surface, a finding that would challenge many assumptions about the moon's history and composition and could put it in the company of the few select worlds in our solar sys.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024