California to introduce new plan to assist residents below the poverty line
California’s newly elected Governor, Gavin Newsom, plans to introduce a new scheme to help its lowest-income residents. The head of state intends to more than double the California Earned Income Tax, which returns up to $2,879 to families and individuals with a precarious working status. Read More...
Seven psychology-backed strategies to make your relationship stronger
Being in an intimate, loving, relationship with someone improves our emotional well-being and makes us feel more generally content and satisfied with our lives. But retaining this love-generated gratification is not easy. For a relationship to last, it requires constant thoughtful efforts from both Read More...
Denmark conglomerate sells off the country’s last oil company for $7.45 billion
Transport and logistics conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk has sold off Denmark’s last oil firm. Total — the French multinational considered to be one of the world’s seven “supermajor” oil companies — will pay $7.45 billion, in a deal expected to close next Read More...
The 'no-buy' movement: could you give up buying clothes and beauty products?
With the fashion industry’s environmental impact under scrutiny, there’s a move to eschew new stuff and wear what you already Read More...
Turkish chemist invents environmentally friendly deicing compound for roads
After a six-year research and development process, a Turkish chemist invented a special chemical compound that is 10 times more effective than road salt, which is used by municipalities for deicing purposes on roads and Read More...
Unpaid government workers turn to gig platforms like Fiverr for help
A veteran American diplomat is currently doing two very different jobs. The first is the one she’s trained for and has held for many years: Analyzing the complex political affairs of a strategically important country for the U.S. State Department. The other is reviewing cosmetic Read More...
The best way to keep fit changes as you age
The effect of exercise on health is profound. It can protect you from a range of conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. But the type and amount of exercise you should do changes as you age. To ensure that you are doing the right type of exercise for your age, Read More...
Bose developed a high-tech noise-cancelling system for cars
Bose, a company best known for its home audio systems and high-quality headphones, has developed a noise-canceling technology for your car. The system is called QuietComfort and works by using algorithms and microphones to measure your vehicle’s vibrations in order to eliminate noise from your Read More...
This fatty acid could reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by half
A five-year study has found that the presence of oleic acid in your diet can reduce the risk of a heart attack by 48 percent. Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid that’s naturally found in cheese, nuts, avocados, and olive oil. Thus, adopting a diet that includes regular consumption of Read More...
Waste minimization law could force manufacturers to make products last longer
The European Union and some states in the US are considering waste minimization laws that could force manufacturers to repair products in the case they break down and also to make the goods more durable in the first place. The initiative comes amid a growing backlash against impervious products, Read More...