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Why everything you buy is worse now
From clothes to tech, why is everything so poorly made?Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Maybe you’v...
Daily chat with friend boosts well-being, study shows
Interaction with friend even just once a day is good for us, KU researcher says
Delta launches free wi-fi for most of its domestic fleet
Delta’s move will put pressure on other airlines to go full Starbucks.
A four-day workweek is less stressful — and just as productive
A shorter week improves job satisfaction and doesn’t come at the cost of productivity, according to one study.
Interactive: What activities make us happy? - Blog
The vast data set collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the creativity from the Flowing Data team on how to display it never cease to amaze. In this time-lapse video, you will see how the activities we enjoy change from the ages of 20-70. Ever wonder if satisfaction with one's main job increases with time OR what activities seem to be enjoyed at any age? Watch the video and find out: Questions: What activities seemed to consistently rank high on the happiness scale?
Costa Rica and El Silencio: A Story of Economic Development for Students (Marks & Miskec)
Costa Rica’s decision to eliminate its military and channel funds into environmental protection and public services has aided in its success. GDP per capita has grown, extreme poverty has been almo…
Why skyscrapers are so short - Works in Progress
The height of skyscrapers is limited by physical, economic and regulatory barriers, but we should want to overcome them and build taller. Here's how we can do it.
Here’s Why Everything at Walgreens Is Suddenly Behind Plastic
The recent spike in shoplifting is both overblown and real. And almost everyone is profiting from it (including you).
World’s most populous country begins to shrink
For the first time in more than sixty years, China’s population declined.
Dutch Supermarket Adds “Slow Checkout Lanes” for Senior Citizens Who Could Use a Chat
"It’s a small gesture but it’s a valuable one, particularly in a world that is becoming more digital and faster."
Louvre will begin significantly limiting daily visitor numbers to create 'more pleasurable viewing experience'
The Paris museum has been struggling for years against over-attendance
The most trusted brand in America is… | Chain Store Age
A well-known retailer takes top honors in brand trust, according to a new survey of U.S. consumers.
Analysis | The happiest, least stressful, most meaningful jobs in America
Trees make us happy, according to data, even when we're chopping them down.
Happiness and Meaning in What We Do
There are things that make us happy. There are things where we find meaning in the everyday. What are the things that give us both?
More countries are paying people to move out of their overgrown cities
Remote work might incentivize moves, but will digital nomads really help revive the countryside?
How the World's Richest Country Lost 90% of its GDP
In the 1980s Nauru was the richest country in the world on a per capita basis. Nauru's wealth can be entirely attributed to its deposits on Phosphate, a subs...
When Americans Are Happiest
What people are doing when they are happy and not, from age 20 to 70.
Cigarette butt recycling scheme aims to stub out waste in Catalonia
Move could provide income for homeless and clean up Barcelona’s streets and beaches, says government
2022 Employer Health Benefits Survey - Section 12: Health Screening and Health Promotion and Wellness Programs
Most firms offer some form of wellness program to help workers and family members identify health issues and manage chronic conditions. Some employers believe that improving the health of their wor…
Geno Smith, NFL players have millions in bonuses on the line in the last two weeks
Smith could cash in on a significant incentive if the Seahawks reach the playoffs, which is a long shot, but Smith has achieved the unexpected this season.
The Fight For Turbo Man | Jingle All The Way | Hulu
Howard (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Myron (Sinbad) look for and fight over the Turbo Man doll. Stream Jingle All The Way now on Hulu. SUBSCRIBE TO HULU’S YOUT...
Flu Season Woes: The Misallocation of Medicine
Allocation mechanisms can lead to shortages if resources aren't distributed efficiently or equitably. Misallocation can result in increased prices, rationing, and even social unrest.
US life expectancy falls to lowest levels since 1996 due to COVID, drug overdoses: CDC
Two new CDC studies published Thursday found life expectancy fell to 76.4 years in 2021, the lowest recorded since 1996 -- mostly due to COVID and drug overdose deaths.
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U.S. Faces Bomb-Sniffing Dog Shortage
The pandemic has exacerbated an already short supply of specially-bred canines that detect explosives
Walmart says shoplifting could lead to higher prices and closures as losses from organized retail theft mount - Robinhood Snacks
Calling a store associate… to unlock the fancy razors in the glass case. Yesterday, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said rising theft could lead to...
Adam Smith: Ideas Change the World | Lawrence W. Reed
The Father of Economics placed much more faith in people and markets than in kings and edicts.
What is The Parable of the Broken Window?
Some people argue that natural disasters and other acts of destruction create wealth and employment as we repair the damage they’ve caused. Professor Dan Ru...