What the wealthy consider "fair" may not be equal to others
Wealthy Americans have distinct preferences regarding fairness, with a greater willingness to accept inequalities relative to the general public, according to a new University of Michigan study......»»
Students from richer schools run faster: How inequality in sports flows through to health
Cross-town sporting rivalry between the kids from the wealthy school and those from the country school—or the poorer suburbs—has been fodder for Hollywood movies such as Friday Night Lights, McFarland U.S., Coach Carter, The Mighty Ducks and Hoos.....»»
65 Editorial Workers at Wired Are Threatening to Strike
"It's Friday night and I'm meant to be on my first vacation in a year," tweeted a senior writer at Wired. "But instead I've been bargaining with Wired management all day — and will tonight and into the weekend to get a fair deal." 65 editoria.....»»
Motherhood is equal to partner absence as a cause of economic disadvantage in single mothers
New research highlights the major impact of motherhood earning penalties on the economic prospects of single-mother families......»»
Unions fight to secure better pay and conditions for workers, but they can also benefit employers
Over the past century, unions have successfully campaigned for a minimum wage, holiday and sickness pay, equal opportunity rights, maternity and paternity rights and a two-day weekend for British workers, among other benefits......»»
Rich people from humble origins are less sensitive to the challenges of poverty than those born rich, research finds
People who become wealthy in the United States may tend to boast of their humble beginnings, but new research finds that they may, in fact, be less sympathetic to the difficulties of being poor than those who were born rich......»»
Chinese Team Claims Stem Cell Breakthrough in Mice Study
"Researchers at Tsinghua University in China have developed a new drug cocktail that can convert cells into totipotent stem cells, the very seeds of life..." writes New Atlas: Not all stem cells are created equal — they sit in a branching hier.....»»
Meta Settles with DOJ Over Discriminatory Ad Algorithms
A new lawsuit alleges Meta’s marketing tools have allowed and encouraged advertisers to target housing ads based on demographic characteristics, which is prohibited by the Fair Housing Act. The post Meta Settle.....»»
YouTuber Crafts World’s Largest Xbox Series X
A crafty engineer has built an Xbox Series X that is equal parts ridiculous and impressive. The post YouTuber Crafts World’s Largest Xbox Series X appeared first on ExtremeTech......»»
Custom suits for worms that can deliver functional cargo
James Bond's legendary quartermaster Q provided the special agent with an endless array of tools and gadgets to help him accomplish his missions. Now, researchers from Japan have demonstrated equal prowess at equipping microscopic worms with a surpri.....»»
EU: Meta, Google, and Twitter Can Either Combat Deepfakes or Pay Massive Fines
Tech giants that fail to meet the EU's new disinformation prevention guidelines will have to pay fees equal to six percent of their global turnover. The post EU: Meta, Google, and Twitter Can Either Combat Deepfak.....»»
Is your organization ready for Internet Explorer retirement?
June 15, 2022, is the day that Microsoft will stop supporting most versions of Internet Explorer 11, and organizations should have ensured that they ready for its retirement. But are they? Internet Explorer retirement does not equal death Slowly but.....»»
The secret lives of Darwin"s finches reveal daily commutes equal to the area of 30 soccer fields
Using radio transmitters, scientists have gained new insights into the behavior of medium ground finches in the Galapagos Islands. A study led by McGill University researchers reveals daily movement patterns covering an area equivalent to the size of.....»»
Tesla challenges powers of California agency behind race bias lawsuit
Tesla's complaint contends the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has adopted "underground regulations" that flout requirements it must meet before suing employers......»»
Apple Pay Later, iPhone-maker"s BNPL Service, Will Let Users Split Up Purchases Into Four Payments at No Interest
Apple today announced a major update to Apple Pay, called Apple Pay Later, which will allow users to split the cost of an Apple Pay purchase into four equal payments without interest or late fees. From a report: The new financial product -- which was.....»»
Apple Pay Later lets you pay in instalments, directly in Wallet app, inc 0% interest
Among today’s iOS 16 announcements is Apple Pay Later, a way to let you pay in instalments simply by choosing the option in the Wallet app when you make payment. You can pay in four equal instalments, and get up to six weeks interest-free … mo.....»»
Majority of current-gen GPUs now selling at or below recommended price
The good news is that graphics card prices are still dropping, and by a fair bit in May......»»
New York State Passes First-Ever "Right To Repair" Law For Electronics
The New York state legislature has passed the United States' first "right to repair" bill covering electronics. The Verge reports: Called the Fair Repair Act, the measure would require all manufacturers who sell "digital electronic products" within s.....»»
New York first state to pass ‘Right to Repair’ law for electronics
New York state legislature has passed the first Right to Repair bill for electronics in the United States. According to The Verge, this measure called the Digital Fair Repair Act, requires all manufacturers in the state who sell “digital electroni.....»»
Has lowering the drinking age caused more crime? Despite ongoing concern, the evidence isn"t clear cut
It's fair to say that drinking alcohol is popular among Kiwis, to the point of potential harm......»»
Five tips for discussing diversity at work with those who seem dismissive or resistant
Diversity and inclusion initiatives are supposed to make a workplace more equal and welcoming. But not everyone agrees on quite what that looks like or whether it's important. Indeed, some people can be dismissive or even opposed to the idea......»»