Australians turn off gas amid price hikes and supply gaps Posted June 2, 2024 There may soon not be enough gas to meet demand in the Australian state of Victoria, and this could happen as soon as next year according to the Australian Energy Market Operator …
Africa’s climate tech startups battle for more funding Posted June 1, 2024 Solar panels dot rooftops across sprawling Lagos, a Nigerian city that is undergoing a transformation as it adopts solar power. Nearly a decade ago, things looked…
Want to show teachers appreciation? This top school gives them more freedom Posted May 31, 2024 Nationally, most teachers report feeling stressed and overwhelmed at work, according to a Pew Research Center survey of teachers last fall. Waning job satisfaction over the last t…
Former Starbucks CEO Schultz says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle Posted May 30, 2024 Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says the company’s leaders should spend more time in stores and focus on coffee drinks as they work to turn around flagging sa…
Japan has fallen hard for its hot, slurpy ramen noodles Posted May 29, 2024 Spicy, steaming, slurpy ramen may be everyone’s favorite Japanese food. In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your favorite ramen is …
Global plastic pollution treaty talks hit critical stage in Ottawa Posted May 28, 2024 Thousands of negotiators and observers representing most of the world’s nations gathered in Ottawa to craft a treaty to end the rapidly escalating problem of plas…
Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights Posted May 27, 2024 The Biden administration issued final rules to require airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights and to better disclose fees fo…
Hefty fines incoming for tourists who fail to pay entrance fee to Venice’s historic city center Posted May 26, 2024 Day-trippers to the fabled canal city of Venice who failed to pay 5 euros ($5.43) to enter the lagoon city’s historic center during a time-limited pilot program l…
New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants Posted May 25, 2024 New York City residents may soon see warning labels next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops, under a law set to go into effect later this year. Th…
Journalists critical of their own companies cause headaches for news organizations Posted May 24, 2024 This spring, NBC News, The New York Times, and National Public Radio (NPR) have each dealt with turmoil for essentially the same reason: journalists taking the cr…