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From flood protection and encouraging wildlife to fixing doors and reducing fuel bills, a new initiative aims to empower residents and make their homes more comfortable

Four out of five secondary school teachers surveyed say they have heard perplexing viral phrase called out

More than one-third of U.S. workers (36%) identify as a Swiftie, a BambooHR study shows.

Sales of new electric vehicles fell 6.3% year-over-year in the second quarter, according to Cox Automotive analysts.

Austin-based startup Blackdot has developed an AI-powered tattoo device it says is faster, safer, and less painful than a human-made tattoo.

Chinese-origin tech workers are abandoning the American dream and returning home, where state-led incentives and ambition are plentiful.

AI Actress Tilly Norwood Creators In Talks To Sign Her With Talent Agent For Representation As Studios Quietly Embrace Technology

For the first time, the advisory committee tasked with making scientific recommendations for revising the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommended that the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines "include more nutrient-dense plant-based meal and dietary recommendation options,” prioritize plant-based protein over animal protein, and recognize the many benefits of beans, peas, and lentils as a protein source.

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BloombergNEF’s annual Electric Vehicle Outlook (EVO) expects nearly 22 million battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales this year, up 25% from 2024, as the cost of lithium-ion batteries falls and production of more affordable EV models ramp up. China accounts for nearly two thirds of those sales, followed by Europe at 17% and the US at 7%.

Tech News News: Accenture has reportedly laid off thousands of employees this year, citing their inability to be retrained in AI skills, as it reshapes its workforce

Scammers stole the crypto from a Latvian streamer battling cancer and the wider security community rallied to make him whole.

Could China change its unpopular compensatory working day system for public holidays as criticism grows – here's why that's unlikely

The average wedding costs $33,000, or about $284 per guest. There are a lot of "hacks" out there that claim to...

Divorce is not an end but a beginning, says Rafia Afi, who gets women together to change ideas about toxic marriages

In Senegal, men who once upheld patriarchal norms now promote gender equality thanks to the country's "schools for husbands" initiative.

‘Gourmand’ fragrances with notes of biscuit or cherries are also trending among young consumers online

Kiruna Kyrka’s slow journey is part of effort to stop town being swallowed by Europe’s biggest underground mine

Studio Atelico, the game studio building new AI-first gaming experiences, has closed a $5 million seed round.

Ghana reportedly lost 160,000 tonnes of cocoa in the 2023/24 season to cocoa-smuggling syndicate.

America's housing shortage grew to an all-time high of 4.7 million units, according to a new Zillow® analysis of recently released Census data. This deepening housing deficit remains the prime driver of the nation's housing affordability crisis.

Northumbria University graduate Hope Underwood has created a water harvesting system that can be retrofitted to domestic drainpipes.

The new report paints a sobering picture of immunizations as infectious diseases like measles surge across the United States.

The 200-year-old tile game is popping up in clubs, hotels and parties as a way for Gen Zers and millennials to connect

Try it, we dare you

Businesses once trumpeted their climate goals. Now they are quietly plugging away

Why being popular is not the goal of most small businesses

Explore the transformation of "ohitorisama" in Japan, from a term denoting a lone customer to a celebrated figure symbolizing individuality and wisdom. Discover the origins of the term and its shift in meaning, particularly in the context of societal changes and the emphasis on embracing a