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The U.S. government recently cut more than US$1 billion in funding to two long-running programs that helped schools and food banks feed children and families in need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the reductions […]

Outside of the home, public playgrounds are the most common places for children to play and the fundamental right of every child to play is even recognized in a UN convention. Despite this, there has […]

A new study by researchers at the University of Mannheim demonstrates how cultures evaluate attractiveness differently and the influence this evaluation can have on social success.This post was originally published on this site

As the summer shopping season kicks off, all eyes are on Gen Z—those born between 1997 and 2012 and whose purchasing power wields significant influence over market trends.This post was originally published on this site

Southern California’s housing affordability crisis has escalated into a contentious battle between and within different government levels. A study by Alejandra Reyes, UC Irvine assistant professor of urban planning and public policy, published in the […]

What does it take for a company to last for centuries? Ask most business analysts, and you’ll hear about innovation, financial acumen, or strategic pivots. But new research suggests another key to organizational survival: environmental […]

Consumers don’t trust what they don’t understand. It makes digital service and social media companies that depend on dense terms-of-use contracts some of the least trusted companies out there.This post was originally published on this […]

In a study of nearly 20,000 employees at public universities, researchers have found that workers are more concerned about whether their compensation is fair based on the work they’re doing, rather than simply whether they […]

It’s late evening and your phone vibrates with some banter from colleagues. You join the conversation and go to bed feeling part of the work community. You then wake up and have a feeling of […]

Social media influencers have become cultural powerhouses, setting trends, shaping lifestyles and even swaying political views. As their influence grows, so do ethical debates about them: are they villains exploiting their audiences, victims of an […]