Rising pension age will cut volunteering
Every year about 6 million Australian volunteers chip in more than 500 million hours of unpaid labor but raising the retirement age will reduce people's ability to contribute their free time and efforts, a Flinders University study warns......»»
How gender inequality is hindering Japan"s economic growth
Japan's economy is under pressure from rising energy prices and defense costs and the impact of the pandemic. Plummeting birth rates and an aging population further threaten the sustainability of its labor market. A 2023 study by independent thinktan.....»»
Without climate action, property values will take a hit from escalating wildfire risk and tree mortality, study finds
Earth's rapidly changing climate is taking an increasingly heavy toll on landscapes around the world in the form of floods, rising sea levels, extreme weather, drought and wildfire......»»
A new climate law in the Balearic Islands aims to protect the well-being of present and future generations
The Mediterranean is one of the most climate vulnerable regions in the world, with temperatures rising 20% faster than the global average. In the Balearic Islands, this means that by 2100 the temperature could have increased by 3-5ºC and the sea lev.....»»
Struggling to stay: The impact of rising visa fees for transnational workers
New research from School of Business and Management academic Dr. Zahra Sharifonnasabi reveals the complexities of transnational workers lives and how the impact of the divisive policy could damage the UK economy......»»
To reduce rising crime rates, Canada needs to invest more in social services
Every summer, Statistics Canada releases crime rate and crime severity data for the previous year. This year, Canada's Crime Severity Index (CSI) increased by 4.3 percent, the violent CSI increased by 4.6 percent, and the non-violent CSI increased by.....»»
Samsung Predicted to Stick to Exynos for the Galaxy S24; Rising Chip Costs to Blame
After switching over to shipping its Galaxy S23 series with Snapdragon chips worldwide, it's predicted that the company might do a 180-degree turn and revert to its Exynos processors A while back, we heard several rumors going about that Sa.....»»
Rising seas and a great southern star: Aboriginal oral traditions stretch back more than 12,000 years
How long do you think stories can be passed down, generation to generation?.....»»
How Airbnb is fuelling gentrification in Toronto
The average asking price for a rental unit in Canada reached $2,042 in June, marking a 10.2 percent increase from 2022. Metropolitan districts are particularly affected by rising rental costs, with some local families forced to relocate due to a lack.....»»
Apple is now working on two Lionel Messi documentary series
The prominence of MLS Season Pass is rising leaps and bounds with the arrival of soccer legend Lionel Messi to the league. Apple is capitalizing on the hype with multiple documentary series in development for its streaming service Apple TV+. The f.....»»
Learning from past healthcare breaches to fortify future cybersecurity strategies
In the face of rising cyber threats, the healthcare sector has become a hotbed for cyberattacks. Given the gravity of this situation, we sat down with Shenny Sheth, Deputy CISO at Centura Health, who sheds light on the contributing factors making hea.....»»
Iraq"s extreme temperatures a "wake-up call" for world: UN
Iraq's rising temperatures and protracted drought are a "wake-up call" for the world, United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk said in Baghdad on Wednesday......»»
7 obscure sci-fi movies from the 1990s you need to watch right now
From Cube to Deep Rising, these 1990s sci-fi movies sadly were never given the amount of love and attention they truly deserve......»»
Nitrogen runoff strategies complicated by climate change
As climate change progresses, rising temperatures may impact nitrogen runoff from land to lakes and streams more than projected increases in total and extreme precipitation for most of the continental United States, according to new research from a t.....»»
Lucid"s Q2 net loss widens to $764.2 million as EV price war rages
Competition from Tesla's Model S and rising borrowing costs threaten the EV firm's growth. Lucid slashed prices for its Air luxury sedan as part of an offer on Saturday......»»
Lucid Motors slashes price of Air sedan
Rising interest rates to curb inflation and fears of recession have dampened consumer demand, prompting market leader Tesla to slash prices this year......»»
Rivian poised to report Q2 earnings as EV price war heats up
EV makers are cutting prices, including Tesla on its crossovers and Ford on its F-150 Lightning pickup. Incentives are also rising, putting pressure on Rivian as it ramps up production, analysts say......»»
Lucid Motors slashes price of Air sedan as EV price war grows
Rising interest rates to curb inflation and fears of recession have dampened consumer demand, prompting market leader Tesla to slash prices this year......»»
Covid"s Summer Wave Is Rising—Again
Covid-19 cases are slowly increasing across the US for the fourth summer in a row......»»
Extreme Heat Threatens the Health of Unborn Babies
Exposure to excessive heat during pregnancy has been linked to everything from preterm labor to low birth weight, and those risks are rising as the world warms......»»
Opinion: No leg to stand on—why the US must reconsider its stance on climate reparations
From rising sea levels to longer and more extreme droughts, there is overwhelming evidence that climate change is occurring. The harsh realities of climate change have led developing countries, which are most vulnerable to its impacts, to push for co.....»»