One-third of Gen Z may never marry. Yet American retailers still largely ignore the diverse needs of singles who are spending billions. Not so in China, where Singles' Day (11/11) generates $150 billion in sales annually
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Singles’ Day is a $150B holiday in China. Here’s why I think ‘11/11’ will catch on in the US
Singles are reshaping culture and commerce in Asia. A professor of marketing explains why the US could be next.
Weaker unions correlate with higher opioid overdose deaths, particularly among working-age men in physically demanding jobs with little job security, according to economists. Union membership has dropped by half in the last four decades.
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Declining union membership could be making working-class Americans less happy and more susceptible to drug overdoses
Two economists found links between the adoption of right-to-work laws and the opioid overdoses of working-age male teens and men.
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In 1920s France, an archeological dig became front-page news. After farmers in the village of Glozel unearthed unusual artifacts, an archaeologist began excavations, revealing pottery with alphabet-like symbols that seemed far too advanced for the site’s age. But was it a hoax?
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The Glozel affair: A sensational archaeological hoax made science front-page news in 1920s France
A century-old French archaeological scandal was sensationalized in the press at the time – but responsible scientists also relied on careful repo...
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Jamaica’s recovery from #HurricaneMelissa can benefit from prioritizing established local groups. After Hurricane Maria, only 10% of nearly $5 billion in federal contracts went to Puerto Rico-based organizations while 90% flowed to mainland contractors, slowing down the recovery.
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4 urgent lessons for Jamaica from Puerto Rico’s troubled hurricane recovery – and how the Jamaican diaspora could help after Melissa
Disaster recovery is much harder on isolated islands, and people may migrate away if it’s too slow. Support from Jamaicans in the US, UK and Can...
Grizzly bear populations now occupy less than 5% of their original habitat. Bison number 31,000 in conservation efforts versus tens of millions historically. Wildlife biologists are pushing back on a recovery model that prioritizes minimum survival over thriving populations.
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Wildlife recovery means more than just survival of a species
Current laws that deem species safe from extinction ignore their ecological role, geographic range and genetic diversity, as well as their relation...
While he had a long career in politics, what he may be remembered most for is his view of presidential power. He believed Congress went too far after Watergate in reigning in the presidency.
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Dick Cheney’s expansive vision of presidential power lives on in Trump’s agenda
Cheney thought that Congress went too far after Watergate in reining in the presidency. Now Trump and the Supreme Court are embracing Cheney’s vi...
Nathaniel Isaacs, a 17-year-old Jewish merchant, shipwrecked in 1825 on the coast of what is now South Africa. His memoir would become the primary source shaping how the world understands King Shaka Zulu, a figure now celebrated in hip-hop, Marvel films and across global culture.
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The Jew in King Shaka’s court: How a 19th-century castaway shaped a Zulu leader’s legacy
The memoir of Nathaniel Isaacs, a Jewish merchant who found himself shipwrecked in what is now South Africa, influenced Shaka’s long-lasting fame...
When autism rates rise or blood pressure guidelines change, it's not always clear whether the condition is actually becoming more common or if definitions and detection methods have shifted. Epidemiology professors explain how to tell the difference:
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Health headlines can be confusing - these 3 questions can help you evaluate them
If you see a health claim that seems too good – or too bad – to be true, take a moment to step back and assess the evidence.
People abused by intimate partners have worse asthma, but researchers are still untangling the reasons behind this surprising link. A psychologist and an asthma specialist explain their research:
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People abused by intimate partners have worse asthma – but researchers are still untangling the reasons behind this surprising link
Uncontrolled inflammation is usually thought to be the culprit behind asthma. But in asthma patients who have survived intimate partner violence, a...