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Will the EU's sweeping regulations make Big Tech platforms safer?
When Apple recently announced the launch of its iPhone 16 series, it touted the device's new AI features as a main selling point. This latest generation of iPhones boasts the ability to help people with a range of tasks, including transcribing phone calls, rephrasing text messages, and generating images.
But not everyone will have access to ...Read more

Is workplace burnout the new normal for Americans and Canadians? It doesn't have to be.
Imagine sitting at your desk, trying to get work done, but you don't feel quite like your usual self. You feel exhausted, irritable, and distracted.
You're not lazy or a bad employee: You might just be experiencing workplace burnout, like nearly half of the workers surveyed in Microsoft and LinkedIn's 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report. In ...Read more

Crash course: Which car brands are more likely to be involved in accidents, DUIs, and other violations?
Cars are such an indelible part of society that they've engendered a few stereotypes: the driver of that Chrysler Pacifica minivan inching along in the right lane is probably a soccer mom, and the driver of the Tesla Model 3 speeding past might be a tech bro with enough disposable income for a home charging port. But how accurate are these ...Read more

Why more drivers are leaving the dealership with a lease and not a loan
For many Americans, access to a personal vehicle is a necessity, but like most other consumer goods, the price of owning one has risen. Last year, car buyers sought to lease vehicles instead of obtaining traditional car loans, with the former option accounting for about 25% of new vehicle purchases, according to Experian's State of the ...Read more

Beyond Tulsa: Uncovering America's forgotten Black Wall Streets and their legacies today
"Beautiful, bustling, and Black"—that was how author, attorney, and activist Hannibal B. Johnson described Tulsa, Oklahoma's Greenwood District in his book "Black Wall Street: From Riot to Renaissance in Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District."
In the early 1900s, the Greenwood District flourished with over 100 Black-owned businesses, from ...Read more

Par for the course: How climate change is impacting golf courses
From well-maintained fairways to pristine greens and tee boxes, golf may require more maintenance to uphold aesthetic beauty than any other sport.
Beyond typical upkeep, however, golf courses worldwide have faced myriad challenges brought by changes in weather patterns, including wildfires in the Western United States, coastal erosion in the...Read more

How inflation is hurting the diets of low-income Americans
Rising inflation at the supermarket has changed the way Americans buy food, altering family menus and daily diets as shoppers stretch their dollars to feed their families. Higher food prices hurt those with lower incomes the most, limiting access to healthy food and impacting long-term health.
In particular, the price of healthy foods has ...Read more

You think you have adult ADHD. Now what?
When asked to picture someone with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, the common stereotype is a child, usually a young boy, who is disruptive and has a lot of energy. However, as medical professionals and the community at large become more aware of adult ADHD, the CDC now estimates that 15.5 million U.S. adults have it, making up 6% of ...Read more

Every state's nickname and where it comes from
The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 250 years. The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956.
Each state's nickname, however, has its own unique origin story. Have you wondered who came up with the tagline or why a particular phrase represents your ...Read more

The decline of the college-educated American man
The number of young men pursuing U.S. college degrees has fallen in recent years. In 2022, there were 1 million fewer American men ages 18-24 enrolled in college than there were in 2011, according to Pew Research Center.
Fewer women are also going to college, but just slightly, with the number at 200,000. With noticeably fewer men enrolling ...Read more

Your smartphone is ruining your sleep. Here's what you can do about it.
A new year, a new beginning. A fresh start on the calendar inspires many to improve. Apart from resolutions to achieve more and change for the better, many also aspire to find better ways to improve their well-being, including enhancing their sleep quality.
In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, sleep has never been more critical. ...Read more

As workplaces adopt AI at varying rates, Gen Z is ahead of the curve
Artificial intelligence is transforming workplaces. After a year of rapid, innovative changes in AI technology, that's now a given. However, for younger people—particularly those in Gen Z aged 12 to 27—generative AI's disruptive force is particularly far-reaching.
AI is not only shaping how Gen Zers work, but also changing the entire arc...Read more

From ceramics to barber cuts, community-based programs support people skeptical of mental health
Drew Muse witnessed several emotional breakthroughs between Black mothers and daughters—but it wasn't in a therapist's office. It was during yoga retreats held by The Black Women's Yoga Collective, a women's wellness group based in Los Angeles and New York City that also offers virtual programming.
"They were able to have conversations ...Read more

How restaurants rose to the cutting edge of technology
The hyper-competitive restaurant industry is constantly reinventing itself and using technology to stay sharp. From modern architecture and signage to innovations in serving and embracing the latest digital innovations, dining establishments are always on the hunt to find new ways to draw customers in through gastronomical, technological, and ...Read more

Beyond the COVID dashboard: How local governments are continuing to invest in public data initiatives
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit American cities, many people wanted rapid access to information on a crisis that was constantly changing. Cooped up in their homes, the public wanted a real-time look at how coronavirus spread, how cases were stacking up from week to week, and where COVID hotspots were forming. The demand for online ...Read more

Diabetes and other chronic conditions are becoming common. Here's how public health efforts can help bring rates down.
As people live longer, a growing percentage of the population is living with, and dying from, chronic diseases.
Chronic diseases tend to require consistent medical attention and often restrict daily activity. The ongoing pain, limited mobility, compromised energy, and repeated treatments often associated with chronic diseases can be ...Read more

Swipe left: How online dating has changed the search for love and what seekers are doing about it
Halfway through director Doug Liman's 1996 buddy comedy "Swingers," Mike (Jon Favreau) meets Nikki (Brooke Langton) while ordering a drink at a local dance bar. Fresh out of a six-year relationship, he makes awkward small talk with her, procures her number, and calls her later that night. When he gets Nikki's answering machine, it takes him a ...Read more

Who got to work remotely in 2024 and who didn't, according to data
Remote work has transformed how millions of Americans approach their jobs. While many workplaces adopted telework out of necessity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the trend has evolved from a rare exception to common practice. It's impacted everything from public transportation patterns to housing markets to such a degree that some have called ...Read more

Computer science has gone mainstream in US education, yet young women are still underrepresented
With technology transforming every aspect of peoples' lives, careers in science, technology, engineering, and math have taken off. The evolution of tech startups, mobile apps, social media platforms, artificial intelligence, and video games like Minecraft have all put STEM in the spotlight.
When the global pandemic accelerated digital ...Read more

10 traditionally vegan meals from around the world
About 88 million people worldwide practice a vegan diet, according to the World Animal Foundation, 13 million of whom live in the United States.
People abstain from meat and all other animal-derived products for various reasons, including religion, animal welfare, health, or the environment.
Showcasing a variety of plant-based fare, ...Read more