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The 'singles tax' means you often pay more for going it alone. Here's how it works
Heard of the "singles tax?" Going it alone can also come with a hidden financial burden you may not be aware of.
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Research reveals corporate strategy to support Black-owned businesses, avoid backlash
Black History Month is a time to reflect on the historical sacrifices of African Americans and celebrate their important contributions to society. Increasingly, it also has become an opportunity for brands—ranging from ...
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Online shopping nudges can effectively promote plant-based food choices
Nudging with carbon footprint labeling and product categorization motivates online shoppers to select plant-based foods, according to new research published by agricultural economists at Purdue University and the University ...
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Study shows vacations are good for employee well-being, and the effects are long lasting
If you're like many Americans, you probably didn't take all your vacation time this past year. Even if you did, it's highly likely you didn't fully unplug while off the clock. But you might want to change that if you want ...
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Opinion: The US has called time on working from home—here's why the world shouldn't follow
US President Donald Trump has called time on working from home. An executive order signed on the first day of his presidency this week requires all federal government departments and agencies to "take all necessary steps ...
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Survey highlights Baltimore's food insecurity decline, but racial disparities in grocery access endure
Fewer Baltimore-area residents experienced food insecurity last year than in 2023 even though researchers found profound racial disparities with hunger and access to grocery stores, according to the latest results from an ...
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Jan 24, 2025
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Study finds companies with strong political ties generate more money
High-level political connections within a company's board of directors can significantly enhance market perceptions of the value of corporate cash holdings, according to a new study.
Economics & Business
Jan 24, 2025
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Return-to-office mandates: Top three challenges for employers and employees
Full-time return-to-office (RTO) mandates—most recently from JPMorgan Chase, Amazon and now the U.S. federal government—have made headlines across the country and caused consternation among remote and hybrid employees. ...
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Jan 24, 2025
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Behavior-based dependency networks can shape the resilience of cities following economic shocks
Unexpected crises or events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic or natural disasters, can cause disruptions to a city's economy. For instance, forcing businesses to temporarily close or hindering their daily operations. As businesses ...
Offline versus online promotional media: Which drives better consumer engagement and behavioral responses?
Marketers today increasingly rely on online platforms like mobile apps, social media, and direct email to deliver promotional content, drawn by their cost-effectiveness and extensive reach. However, despite these advantages, ...
Economics & Business
Jan 23, 2025
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Many more older people are leaving prison and face unmet needs for housing and health care
American prisons are rapidly graying.
Social Sciences
Jan 23, 2025
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Nine million Ethiopian children have been forced out of school: What the government must do
More than 9 million Ethiopian children are currently out of school. They are caught in the crossfire of armed conflicts, natural disasters, tribal tensions and economic hardships.
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Jan 23, 2025
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Criteria for promotion to full professorship found to vary greatly around the world
A large international team of researchers with varied backgrounds has found that moving up in a research field in an organization, whether in the government or academic world, requires vastly different accomplishments by ...
Does 'made with love' sell? Research reveals who values handmade products the most
We've all seen the marketing message "handmade with love." It's designed to tug at our heartstrings, suggesting extra care and affection went into crafting a product.
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Jan 23, 2025
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Research team develops more holistic way to monitor lobster industry
Maine's lobster fishery—one that supports thousands of jobs statewide—is extensively monitored. Management efforts are informed by biological monitoring surveys observing changes in abundance and distribution of the lobster ...
Economics & Business
Jan 22, 2025
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Rethinking capitalism: Can it adapt to the Anthropocene's demands?
The Anthropocene is a relatively recent term, coined to define the epoch in which human activity is increasingly dictating environmental and biological change on Earth as previous periods driven by natural occurrences did ...
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Jan 22, 2025
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Platform ecosystems and organizational capabilities boost competitiveness in volatile markets
Digital platforms and artificial intelligence can enhance the agility, flexibility and resilience of business-to-business (B2B) service companies in volatile markets, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. ...
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Jan 22, 2025
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Informal mining persists in South Africa despite police crackdowns
In mid-January 2024, over 1,000 hunger-weakened miners exited two abandoned mine shafts in Stilfontein, near Johannesburg in South Africa. They had been starved out by the police in Operation Vala Umgodi—meaning "plug the ...
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Jan 22, 2025
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Suez Canal blockage cost shipping company $89 million, study finds
The 2021 Suez Canal blockage resulted in a loss of nearly $89 million for the shipping company Maersk Line. This is revealed in a new study conducted by a European research team in collaboration with the School of Business, ...
Economics & Business
Jan 22, 2025
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Africa without borders could help the continent prosper. What's getting in the way?
The vision of a "borderless Africa" is one of unity and shared prosperity for the continent. It is rooted in the ideals of the pan-Africanist movement.
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Jan 22, 2025
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