Being homeless means not being free − as Americans are supposed to be
Nov 21, 2023 04:03 am UTC| Insights & Views Life
Homelessness is a state of deprivation. Those who are homeless need shelter to be safe; they dont have it. They need a toilet for basic bodily functions; they dont have one. They need a shower to keep clean; they dont have...
Education linked to better employment prospects upon release from prison
Nov 21, 2023 04:02 am UTC| Life
Better job prospects. Higher wages. A greater chance of staying out of jail. Those are the key outcomes that we discovered for incarcerated people who get an education while serving their time. Our findings were...
Thanksgiving stories gloss over the history of US settlement on Native lands
Nov 21, 2023 04:02 am UTC| Life
Too often, K-12 social studies classes in the U.S. teach a mostly glossed-over story of U.S. settlement. Textbooks tell the stories of adventurous European explorers founding colonies in the New World, and stories of the...
Luckin Overtakes Starbucks as Top Coffee Chain in China
Nov 21, 2023 03:08 am UTC| Business Life
Luckin Coffee has soared to new heights by overtaking Starbucks as the leading coffee chain in China. With its innovative business model and aggressive expansion strategies, Luckin has managed to capture the attention of...
TikTok has a startling amount of sexual content – and it's way too easy for children to access
Nov 21, 2023 00:57 am UTC| Technology Life
Explicit content has long been a feature of the internet and social media, and young peoples exposure to it has been a persistent concern. This issue has taken centre stage again with the meteoric rise of TikTok....
Burger King Sweden Introduces Oreo Waffle, Creating Buzz Among Foodies
Nov 20, 2023 06:12 am UTC| Business Life
Burger King in Sweden has added a new dessert to their menu, and it is causing quite a stir. Introducing the Oreo Waffle, a dessert that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. This limited-time treat is a mouthwatering fusion...
Colleges face gambling addiction among students as sports betting spreads
Nov 19, 2023 06:12 am UTC| Life
Three out of four college students have gambled in the past year, whether legally or illegally, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling. An estimated 2% to 3% of U.S. adults have a gambling problem. The...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight