Opinion: J.D. Vance paints himself as an everyman, but he grew up in Top 10% of households
Opinion: J.D. Vance paints himself as an everyman, but he grew up in Top 10% of households.....»»
Opinion: AI should not be allowed to adjudicate cases in Canada"s Federal Court
Canadian society is progressing deeper into the digital age. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies—like the generative AI ChatGPT and the legal platform Harvey—are increasingly shaping judicial processes and legal systems, including in the ad.....»»
Lack of competition between petrol stations hits households most in poorest areas: Study
Households in low-income areas face significantly higher increases in petrol prices when rival fuel stations close compared to high-income areas, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA)......»»
Public opinion of new justices affects views on entire Supreme Court
A new study finds that the extent to which U.S. adults support newly appointed justices to the Supreme Court strongly influences the extent to which they support the high court as an institution......»»
Labor or leisure? Why a universal basic income might foster well-being but not productivity
The current cost-of-living crisis, high interest rates and the ensuing economic contraction have disproportionately hit low-income households. And for many low-income workers, the future remains uncertain......»»
Pollution drives families to relocate—but only the rich can afford to live in healthier areas
Pollution levels factor in households' decision to relocate within the United States, but only richer households can afford areas with improved air quality, a new study finds......»»
Opinion: Canada must continue cutting emissions regardless of the actions of other polluters
I have, over the years, lost count of the number of times I have seen or heard people say that it doesn't matter what Canada, or the more-developed world, does to reduce carbon emissions. It is argued that the main global problem is that major emitte.....»»
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.....»»
Poverty premium on energy costs impacts poorer households
People living in poorer households are more likely to face higher energy costs than those who do not, a study shows. Those in low income households are more likely to pay more for their basic energy tariff and also incur higher costs per unit of ener.....»»
Deep-Live-Cam goes viral, allowing anyone to become a digital doppelganger
Using one photo and free software, someone can impersonate your appearance in a video chat. Enlarge / A still video capture of X user João Fiadeiro replacing his face with J.D. Vance in a test of Deep-Live-Cam. Over th.....»»
Opinion: Australian gambling industry is pulling out all the stops to prevent an ad ban, but the evidence is against it
With parliament sitting this week, the federal government is trying to finalize its proposed laws to limit gambling advertising......»»
Luminar Q2 net loss narrows to $130.6 million; debt restructuring deal reached
The lidar supplier said revenue grew 2 percent to $16.5 million......»»
ACV Auctions says Q2 net loss widened to $17M, revenue rises 29%
ACV Auctions said the number of used vehicles sold by dealers and commercial auto companies on its wholesale marketplace platform grew 22 percent year over year......»»
J.D. Vance Awkwardly Retreats After Bizarre Attempt to Storm Harris’ Empty Plane
J.D. Vance Awkwardly Retreats After Bizarre Attempt to Storm Harris’ Empty Plane.....»»
Using dental growth rings scientists reveal differences in growth patterns between ancient and modern mammals
A study published in Science Advances reveals how early mammals grew and developed during their pivotal Jurassic radiation. Using a technique called synchrotron X-ray tomography to image growth rings in fossilized tooth roots, the researchers were ab.....»»
TrueCar"s Q2 net losses decrease thanks to higher dealer franchise revenue
The CDK cyberattacks caused some impact, but the vehicle listings company reduced losses, grew revenue and formally launched its enhanced TrueCar+ pilot......»»
Tim Cook says Apple is spending more to get Apple Intelligence ready for launch this fall
Apple on Thursday announced the results of its third fiscal quarter of 2024, with $85.78 billion in revenue from April to June. The company’s sales grew by 5%, and it seems that its executives have high expectations for the future. That’s because.....»»
A study examined reactions of Jewish Israelis to human rights criticism; then Oct. 7 happened
A UC Merced professor and his co-researchers set out to measure how Jewish Israelis react to different sources of criticism about Israel's treatment of Palestinians. Does disapproval from internal voices move public opinion? Voices from abroad? What.....»»
One-third of Ukrainians would give up land for peace—but it"s not as simple as that
According to a recent opinion poll taken by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, almost one third of Ukrainians are now prepared to make territorial concessions to Russia if this brings the Russian war of aggression to a swift end and prese.....»»
Outsourcing emotion: The horror of Google’s “Dear Sydney” AI ad
Opinion: "Help my daughter write a letter" is not the same as "Help me with boring busywork." Enlarge / Here's an idea: Don't be a deadbeat and do it yourself! (credit: Google) If you've watched any Olympics coverage thi.....»»
Historical research finds Britain"s 1987 hurricane exposed growing separation from nature
The historic hurricane of October 1987 that wrought devastation to households across the South and East of Britain exposed a range of anxieties and fears in people and an increasing sense of separation from nature......»»