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It"s not a cost of living crisis. It"s a poverty pandemic

There is a poverty crisis in the UK. But when outlining his 110 growth measures aimed at getting "the British economy working" during his autumn statement, the chancellor's measures to tackle the cost of living crisis were limited to economic support.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 27th, 2023

ChatGPT has a new vanity domain name, and it may have cost $15 million

Speculator swapped pricey domain for OpenAI shares instead of taking cash payment. On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman merely tweeted "chat.com," announcing that the company had a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News12 hr. 35 min. ago

New PFAS testing method could make water testing more affordable, portable and accessible

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have discovered a new way to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water. This marks an important step forward in creating testing devices that are simpler, more cost-effective, faster an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

The high cost of complexity: New study explores energy needs of multicellular life

Between 1.8 billion and 800 million years ago, earthly life was in the doldrums. During this period, called the "boring billion," the complexity of life remained minimal, dominated by single-celled organisms with only sporadic ventures into multicell.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Multi-country study finds significant differences in how poverty is passed from parents to children

Researchers from Stockholm University, Bocconi University, and the Rockwool Foundation have studied poverty's lasting impact across generations in wealthy countries. By examining the United States, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Extreme weather already cost vulnerable island nations US$141 billion—and 38% is attributable to climate change

Two years ago, when the curtain fell on the COP27 summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, developing nations on the frontline of climate change had something meaningful to celebrate......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

PlayStation 5 Pro review: PS5 upgrade delivers few compromises at a cost

The PS5 Pro's AI-upscaling makes a big difference in supported games, but otherwise subtle upgrades make for a niche tech upgrade......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Budget Apple Vision Pro could be slimmer and brighter

Apple is still deciding on the displays for its expected lower-cost Apple Vision Pro, but is close to settling on a lower resolution screen that is brighter and also thinner than in the current headset.Inside of Apple Vision ProBack in 2023, it was b.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Mac mini shows Apple can be low cost -- it just doesn"t often want to

The new M4 Mac mini is exceptional value, but the line holding firm on pricing is an outlier for the firm that's used to charging $700 for Mac Pro wheels on top of exorbitant RAM and SSD prices.An M4 Mac mini in front of AirPods Max — image credit:.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Identity-related data breaches cost more than average incidents

Identity-related data breaches are more severe and costly than run-of-the-mill incidents, according to RSA. 40% of respondents reported an identity-related security breach. Of those, 66% reported it as a severe event that affected their organization......»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Will the lights go out on Cuba"s communist leaders? With fewer options to prop up economy, their future looks dimmer

Cuba's communist leaders are in the midst of crisis—and not for the first time......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Why free VPNs aren"t always safe to use

A VPN is meant to protect you and your data, but that's not always the case when it comes to free services. Here's why you should be wary of no-cost VPN services.VPNs are available for the iPhone and other hardwarePaying for a Virtual Private Network.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Zero Motorcycles expands line with lighter, lower-cost models

Zero plans to roll out six new sub-$1,000 models during the next two years in an "All Access" strategy to meet the needs of additional riders......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Australia needs a bold national bushfire strategy, researcher says

Australia's escalating bushfire crisis calls for an urgent, comprehensive national reset, according to a new report, "Pathways for Sustainable Coexistence with Wildfires.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has an identity crisis

I love most of the iPhone 16 series, but there's one model I just don't understand: the iPhone 16 Pro Max......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Multi-omics approach reveals nanoplastic toxicity in aquatic life

Plastic pollution has become a growing crisis for aquatic environments, with nanoplastics emerging as particularly hazardous due to their minuscule size and broad dispersal. Unlike larger plastic fragments, nanoplastics infiltrate cellular systems an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Kitchen renovation could reduce household air pollution and save lives in rural China

A study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology highlights the health benefits of kitchen renovation as a cost-effective way to mitigate household air pollution in rural China......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

New book explores the relationship between beauty and crisis

Creating and nurturing beauty in dark times helps us endure another day. Beauty can help us appraise how we live and how we can build better lives. Its presence or absence is a critique of the social and political structures that are necessary to all.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Report reveals challenges facing transnational families

A new report from the University of Reading brings to light the unique and often overlooked challenges faced by families living across national borders......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated 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

VW cost cutting necessary after "decades of structural problems", CEO tells paper

VW cost cutting necessary after "decades of structural problems", CEO tells paper.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024