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Odds point to a shift in the gender appeal of sports betting
Sports betting has historically been considered an overwhelmingly male pursuit—but those odds could be about to change, a University of Queensland study has found. The work is published in the Journal of Australian Studies.
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Overcoming barriers to food systems sustainability: An interconnected framework
We all recognize the importance of sustainable diets for both human and planetary health, yet it often seems like we are up against impossible odds.
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Many 'impact investors' aren't fully tracking whether their investments are good for society or the environment
Investors can aim not only to make money but to benefit society while doing so. But few of those impact investors follow up on whether their strategy is having a positive impact, we found in a study published in the Journal ...
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Funding public schools based on previous year enrollment may help keep their budgets more stable
Funding for public K-12 schools in the U.S. is based on enrollment. More students mean more money. In 31 states, public schools use the previous year's enrollment numbers to determine the current year's funding, which makes ...
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Consumer Food Insights Report: Out-of-stock foods rate drops for second straight year
Consumers reported a 9.5% out-of-stock rate for foods in 2024. This figure dropped from 12.3% in 2023 and 19.3% in 2022, according to the December 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI).
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Did COVID really push some Italians out of the country's cities?
During the summer of 2020, as highlighted by geographers Aurélie Delage and Max Rousseau, media across many European countries widely reported the idea that the COVID-19 pandemic had triggered a massive urban exodus.
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California wildfire disaster: State's insurance industry could see 'catastrophic failures' in the coming days
As firefighters in California continue to battle multiple wildfires around Los Angeles, experts are sounding the alarm about a pending crisis in the insurance industry that would have enormous implications for the state's ...
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Experts discuss the future of cities post COVID-19
Before COVID-19, major U.S. urban centers were enjoying a resurgence. Now decreased occupancy has downtown economies and municipal budgets feeling the pinch. Wharton faculty research suggests that how cities navigate the ...
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Social media users show higher cryptocurrency investment rates
As social media grows, so too does awareness of cryptocurrencies. And hearing about them online may affect people's behavior, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The study was published in the International ...
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Guaranteed income reduces spending, lowers debt in Compton study
A new study of a guaranteed-income program in Compton, California, finds that regular cash payments from the government to low-income households during the COVID pandemic improved recipients' perception of housing security ...
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Entrepreneurs need to be protected from burnout too
Entrepreneurship has long been hailed as a springboard of innovation, creativity and economic growth. Governments actively promote entrepreneurship as a vehicle for boosting employment with policies designed to make it easier ...
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Jan 12, 2025
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If Greenland were for sale, what would it be worth? How to put a 'price tag' on a territory
It's unlikely you've missed the story. In recent weeks, US President-elect Donald Trump has again repeatedly voiced his desire for the United States to take "ownership and control" of Greenland—an autonomous territory of ...
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Jan 11, 2025
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Employers seek ethical, adaptable graduates in 2025 job market
Ethical judgment, adaptability and critical thinking are among the skills that employers value the most in job candidates, according to Drexel University's 2025 Annual College Hiring Outlook Report. The 54th annual job market ...
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Jan 11, 2025
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Study highlights US public support for eco-social policies over economic growth
A new study highlights growing public support in the United States for eco-social policies designed to address the interconnected ecological and social crises of our time. The research, led by the Institute of Environmental ...
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Jan 10, 2025
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ESG scores and scandal risk: How can investors make smarter choices?
A study conducted by researchers from The University of Hong Kong, University College London, Xiamen University, and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, published in Financial Innovation, explores the nuanced interplay ...
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Jan 10, 2025
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Study highlights need for increasingly diverse approaches in teaching of intercultural communication
A new study by researchers at the University of Jyväskylä and the University of Eastern Finland highlights the need for multiple approaches in the teaching of intercultural communication in the context of international ...
Economics & Business
Jan 9, 2025
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Hybridizing physical product development: Experts propose new hybrid framework could address current issues
Increasing complexity, evolving consumer expectations, and tightened development timelines means that physical product development increasingly comes unstuck when conventional methodologies are used. The predominant systems ...
Economics & Business
Jan 9, 2025
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Research suggests those who use buy-now-pay-later services end up spending more
Once, borrowing money to make a purchase was a relatively tedious process, not a spur-of-the-moment thing.
Economics & Business
Jan 9, 2025
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Is there really a mid-career crisis? Job satisfaction follows a U-shaped curve only among highly skilled workers
Contrary to the long-held belief that the mid-career crisis plagues everyone, new research suggests that job satisfaction follows a U-shaped trajectory only for managerial and professional workers. This provocative finding ...
Social Sciences
Jan 9, 2025
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US steel needs federal investment to stay competitive, expert says
If Tokyo-based Nippon Steel's proposed $14.1 billion purchase of U.S. Steel doesn't go through, the U.S. government should support the domestic steel industry the way it supports the development of semiconductors, a Northeastern ...
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Jan 9, 2025
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