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.....»»
Louis Theroux reacting to unpopular opinions from radio callers is peak Louis Theroux
Documentary maker Louis Theroux appeared played "Unpopular Opinion" on BBC Radio 1. Louis Theroux has dealt with a whole manner of strange and unpopular opinions during his time as a documentary maker, so the BBC Radio 1 game in the clip above.....»»
How unionization is empowering Jamaican domestic workers to demand decent work
In thousands of households across Jamaica, domestic workers do the work of cooking, cleaning, gardening and caring for children, the elderly and people with disabilities......»»
Once again, neither Mac nor iPad sales grew in Apple’s latest earnings report
The company still made $89.5 billion, though. Enlarge / A building at Apple Park, the company's Cupertino, California, HQ. (credit: Apple) Apple reported its earnings for the fourth quarter of its 2023 fiscal year on Thu.....»»
Cold storage research could put a freeze on red meat waste
A new report shows inconsistent fridge temperatures and confusing cold storage advice could be contributing to meat waste in Aussie households......»»
Opinion: Education is the responsibility of the state—care of young children should be too
Parents face eye-watering costs for childcare in the UK. A part-time nursery place for a child under two sets parents in Britain back, on average, £7,134 a year......»»
Opinion: Climate change isn"t just about emissions. We"re ignoring a huge part of the fight
Last month, we heard yet again about the need to stop global warming at about 1.5 degrees centigrade above pre-industrial levels. The International Energy Agency outlined a plan to meet that goal, and the United Nations secretary-general implored nat.....»»
New dating of cave art reveals history of Puerto Rican people
In the karstic caves of Puerto Rico, cave art paints the rock walls. Previous research has assigned ages to this art based on the ages of nearby archaeological artifacts within the caves, but these ages are relative and may not reflect the true timin.....»»
Opinion: The World Bank and the IMF need to keep reforming to become fit for purpose
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are being challenged to make substantial reforms so that they become fit for purpose in the 21st century......»»
Researchers find 3 types of food wasters. Which one are you?
Each year, Australian households discard about 2.5 million metric tons of food. Most (73%) of this food waste ends up in landfill......»»
No brand is too small for activism
The founder of cult brand Clare V on how brands can bring their principles to their products. Clare Vivier was always bound to get involved in social justice. Her parents were political activists, and she grew up going to protests. So, when the fash.....»»
Swans in Florida that date to Queen Elizabeth II gift are rounded up for their annual physicals
A flock of swans that grew from a gift nearly 70 years ago from Queen Elizabeth II has been rounded up in Florida to ensure they are all healthy......»»
New study highlights role of "social capital" in contributing to food security of Somali-American households
Despite the U.S.'s perceived wealth and abundance, food security remains a public health challenge for millions of Americans. In 2021, 13.5 million U.S. households were food insecure—meaning they did not have access at all times to enough food for.....»»
Opinion: China"s youth unemployment problem has become a crisis we can no longer ignore
Youth unemployment is a global problem, but in China the rate—21.3%—is particularly alarming, not just because it's high, but because it could affect other economies and geopolitical relations......»»
Disclosure of Pirates’ Identities “Compatible With EU Privacy Laws”
The top legal advisor to Europe's highest court says that the retention and disclosure of suspected pirates' identifying information is compatible with EU privacy laws. Advocate General Szpunar's opinion is presented as a legal solution to a long-run.....»»
Carbon-capture tree plantations threaten tropical biodiversity for little gain, ecologists say
The increasingly urgent climate crisis has led to a boom in commercial tree plantations in an attempt to offset excess carbon emissions. However, authors of an opinion paper published in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution argue that these carb.....»»
Opinion: Montréal"s "mixed" police squads don"t help the city"s unhoused people. They cause more harm
Since 2009, Montréal has seen a proliferation of what are known as "mixed squads," which generally involve a police officer working alongside a social worker or health worker to respond to situations in public spaces......»»
New single-use plastic ban takes effect in England. Here"s why its impact may be limited
Single-use plastic and packaging has become an essential part of our lives. In the UK, households collectively throw away an estimated 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging each year......»»
Holes in baby dinosaur bones show how football-sized hatchlings grew to 3-ton teens
Despite their public image as torpid, lumbering creatures, many dinosaurs were evidently warm-blooded, highly active animals, capable of prolonged and strenuous aerobic exercise......»»
Opinion: Changing age of consent is not the solution to protecting young people from unhealthy relationships with adults
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of abuse, including sexual assault and rape, by four women. The allegations—which Brand denies—include the sexual assault of a woman who says she was in a relationship with Brand when she was 16 a.....»»
Study shows we can create value from food waste by turning it into a highly desirable material: nanocellulose
Food waste is a global problem with approximately 1.3 billion tons of food wasted each year throughout the food lifecycle—from the farm to food manufacturers and households......»»