Researchers surveyed 2.5 million students of elite colleges and confirmed...
College attendance in the U.S. has increased from under 10% to over 60% in the last century. Yet, according to a new paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, despite the change in...
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Will mortgage rates go down in 2025? This is the key factor to watch
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Back in late summer, the U.S. unemployment rate jumped to 4.3% in the July reading...
View ArticleWhy ancient Romans like Cicero saw gladiators as enemies of the republic
Neither “Gladiator” nor its cinematic sequel is particularly concerned with historical fact. For one thing, the emperor Marcus Aurelius had no intention of restoring the republic. Gladiatorial...
View ArticleForget DEI. This is why we need to focus on fairness
DEI initiatives have made invaluable strides, particularly in addressing racial and cultural inequities, although arguably there’s plenty more to be done. But as a hot topic of the boardroom and...
View ArticleRetirement saving and spending can be complicated. Here’s what psychology says
The narrative of a miserly, Scrooge-like figure hoarding his wealth for years instead of enjoying his retirement might seem unbelievable—but unfortunately, it isn’t relegated only to fiction. It’s a...
View ArticleWhat consumers should know about lead-tainted cinnamon products
Spices bring up feelings of comfort, cultural belonging and holidays. They can make our homes smell amazing and our food taste delicious. They can satisfy our cravings, expand our culinary horizons...
View ArticleHow to fight stress this holiday season
‘Tis the season for feeling overwhelmed. If, amid the holiday magic and year-end traditions, you’re realizing how stressed you feel, you’re certainly not alone. On top of end-of-year work deadlines,...
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Bend the web to your will with this page-transforming power tool
Modern web pages aren’t exactly what you’d call “minimal.” All text aside, they’re almost always overflowing with images, ads, and other extraneous elements. Whether you want to print a page, archive...
View Article7 surprisingly practical ways to use ChatGPT’s free voice wizard
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here. ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode—free as of Oct 21—is...
View ArticleBiden administration announces these new restrictions on China’s chipmakers
The U.S. will launch on Monday its third crackdown in three years on China’s semiconductor industry, curbing exports to 140 companies including chip equipment maker Naura Technology Group, among other...
View ArticleThe UN’s plastic talks failed to produce a global treaty. Here’s why
Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution failed to reach agreement on Monday, with more than 100 nations wanting to cap production while a handful of oil-producers were prepared...
View ArticleIntel shares rise as Pat Gelsinger unexpectedly exits CEO role
After a largely disappointing year for Intel, the company’s stock has seen a modest jump this morning in the wake of an announcement that CEO Pat Gelsinger is retiring—effective immediately. According...
View ArticleTop UN court to hear landmark climate change case on rising sea levels
The top United Nations court will take up the largest case in its history on Monday, when it opens two weeks of hearings into what countries worldwide are legally required to do to combat climate...
View ArticleEurope’s auto companies plan plant closures and layoffs
A slew of automotive companies have recently announced plant closures and big layoffs in Europe as they struggle with weak demand, high production costs, competition from Chinese rivals, and...
View ArticleCalifornia lawmakers hold a special session to combat Trump’s agenda again
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency. The...
View Article‘The Mr Beast of Jails’: This influencer is bailing people out of jail for...
An influencer is bailing random people out of jail and putting them on a party bus. Why? For content. In a video posted to his YouTube channel on November 20, creator cduerk bails 10 strangers out of...
View ArticleSMCI stock price surges 34%: ‘No evidence of misconduct,’ but Super Micro...
Shares of Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI) stock surged more than 34% in midday trading on Monday after a special committee found “no evidence of misconduct” and the company announced a new...
View ArticleHow Amazon influencer Sydney Nicole Gifford’s lawsuit could change the industry
In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, one TikTok content creator is suing another for copying her “neutral, beige, and cream aesthetic.” After a judge ruled the case should go forward last month, the matter...
View ArticleApple allegedy spied on workers’ personal devices and silenced them
Apple has been accused in a new lawsuit of illegally monitoring its workers’ personal devices and iCloud accounts while also barring them from discussing their pay and working conditions. The...
View ArticleSCOTUS to decide: Should candy-flavored vapes stay on shelves?
On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether to overturn a 2020 ban on flavored reusable e-cigarettes. The case comes after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) blocked more than a...
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