This is the most ‘burning question’ rich Americans say they have about retirement — are you asking the same one?
This is the most ‘burning question’ rich Americans say they have about retirement — are you asking the same one?.....»»
People underestimate the income of the top 1%, researchers find
People selectively underestimate how rich the world's richest people are, according to a study. Increasing income inequality in many countries is driven by steep gains among the top 1% of earners. In the United States, support for policies that would.....»»
Will iOS 18 make your iPhone slower? Here’s what you should know
Apple’s big new iPhone software update is here. iOS 18 was released today with a stacked list of new features. But the age-old question with new software is back again: will the update make your iPhone slower? Here’s what you should know. mor.....»»
Apple Finally Joins the Party with RCS Support on iOS 18
Still no AI features however. The post Apple Finally Joins the Party with RCS Support on iOS 18 appeared first on Phandroid. Apple’s delayed (albeit stubborn) adoption of rich communication services (RCS) messaging services on its ph.....»»
"Fight is coming": UAW, VW brace for start of bargaining
Profit sharing, COLA, retirement security, affordable health care and the elimination of tiers appear to be the UAW's focus points for bargaining with VW......»»
"Fight is coming:" UAW, VW brace for start of bargaining
Profit sharing, COLA, retirement security, affordable health care and the elimination of tiers appear to be the UAW's focus points for bargaining with VW......»»
Global warming"s economic blow: Risks rise more rapidly for the rich, study finds
In a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), researchers analyzed how erratic weather events, increasingly intensified by global warming, affect global production and consumption across different income groups. The paper.....»»
Experimental data help unravel the mystery surrounding the creation of heavy elements in stars
How are stars born, and how do they die? How do they produce the energy that keeps them burning for billions of years? How do they create the elements we observe today? Definitive answers to these questions continue to elude scientists in their quest.....»»
A majority of Americans can"t recall most First Amendment rights
Less than half of Americans can name most of the rights protected under the First Amendment and under two-thirds can name the three branches of government, according to the Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey, released annually since 2014......»»
Personal carbon footprint of the rich is vastly underestimated by rich and poor alike, study finds
The personal carbon footprint of the richest people in society is grossly underestimated, both by the rich themselves and by those on middle and lower incomes, no matter which country they come from. At the same time, both the rich and the poor drast.....»»
Spacewalking is the new domain of the rich as billionaire attempts first private spacewalk
First came space tourism. Now comes an even bigger thrill for the monied masses: spacewalking......»»
Breadfruit Is Here to Save the World
This calorie-rich, nutrient-dense, and climate-resilient crop has the power to step in for more common staples that can’t handle global warming......»»
Streamlining energy regulations on Native American reservations could help alleviate poverty
Land was once set aside as Native American reservations because it was undesirable and low in resources, but now interested Native Americans may have economic leverage in the growing industry of clean energy. A team of researchers led by UW–Madison.....»»
Opinion: Planning smart and sustainable cities should not result in exclusive garden utopias for the rich
One of the big ideas of the 21st century, "smart cities" promised a new world of connected, data-driven and sustainable urbanism. Pervasive digital infrastructures would monitor flows from sewage to traffic to criminal activities, providing informati.....»»
Amazon is selling this 58-inch Hisense TV at a 42% price cut
Experience top-notch brightness levels and rich colors with the Hisense 58-inch U6HF TV, now on sale for $320 at Amazon......»»
US food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 as government benefits declined and food prices soared
The official U.S. food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 from 12.8% in 2022, according to data the U.S. Department of Agriculture released on Sept. 4, 2024. That means more than one in eight Americans—about 47 million people—couldn't get enou.....»»
Americans misunderstand their contribution to deteriorating environment
A global survey suggests 88 percent of people are worried about the state of nature. Enlarge / Power lines are cast in silhouette as the Creek Fire creeps up on on the Shaver Springs community off of Tollhouse Road on Tuesday, Se.....»»
Did lawmakers know role of fossil fuels in climate change during Clean Air Act era?
How much was known at the mid-20th century about the dangers of human-caused climate change? A lot more than most Americans think......»»
Banned in Brazil: The world is moving toward greater regulation of social media, experts say
Brazil's recent ban of X may seem antithetical to Americans' notion of the First Amendment and the idea of the internet as a "marketplace of ideas" where the good ultimately overshadows the bad and the ugly......»»
Toyota dealer gathering to focus on partnership, products, says brand head Dave Christ
Toyota dealers will gather for their national dealer meeting in Las Vegas on Sept. 10-11 to discuss the Japanese brand's upcoming products and strategy, while dealers may want to question the brand about a spate of embarrassing recalls......»»
More water worlds than we thought might support life
Too much water on exoplanet surfaces would mean high pressure ices, not life. Enlarge / High pressure ices near the crust are a feature of water-rich worlds.` (credit: Benoit Gougeon (University of Montreal)) The possibi.....»»