California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools Posted July 21, 2024 California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced June 18 that he wants to restrict students’ usage of smartphones during the school day, citing the mental health risks of social media. T…
North American car dealerships revert to pen and paper after cyberattacks on software provider Posted July 20, 2024 Car dealerships in North America continue to wrestle with major disruptions that started last month with cyberattacks on a software company used widely in the aut…
Luxury sales flattening, amid creativity crisis and price hikes Posted July 19, 2024 The post-pandemic surge in global sales of luxury handbags, shoes, and apparel is set to stall this year, according to a new study by the Bain and Company consultancy. Amid a crea…
Not yet as famous as ramen or sushi, humble onigiri rice ball is soul food of Japan Posted July 18, 2024 The word “onigiri” became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexi…
Thieves more and more are targeting copper-rich cables at electric vehicle charging stations Posted July 17, 2024 Thieves have increasingly targeted EV charging stations, intent on stealing the cables, which contain highly conductive copper wiring. The price of copper is nearing a record high…
Dairy farms reduce climate impact with methane digesters, but communities worry about effects Posted July 16, 2024 Home to about 1.7 million cows, California is the country's leading dairy producer and a large contributor of methane. Cow burps and manure emit the potent planet…
Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by US Surgeon General who asks Congress to act Posted July 15, 2024 The U.S. Surgeon General has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms and their effects on young people’s lives, similar to those now mandato…
School’s out, and the kids are bored. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Posted July 14, 2024 It's summertime and the kids are home from school when one day they walk into the kitchen and say, "I'm bored!" For parents, the first inclination might be to …
The IRS wants to end another major tax loophole for the wealthy and raise $50 billion in the process Posted July 13, 2024 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) plans to end a major tax loophole for wealthy taxpayers that could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over the next decade,…
Darwin’s voyage recreated by young environmentalists Posted July 12, 2024 The Dutch ship Oosterschelde is on a two-year mission to work with future scientists who will study species discovered by Charles Darwin and develop projects to save them. The jou…