Category: Lifestyle

Sun 26 September 2021: by Jessica Colarossi, Boston University From inside the womb and as soon as they enter the world, babies absorb information from their environment and the adults around them, quickly learning after birth how to start communicating through cries, sounds, giggles, and other kinds of baby talk. But are a child’s long-term language […]

Sat 25 September 2021: Uber Technologies said it would start rolling out its pension plan to all eligible drivers in the United Kingdom, months after the ride-hailing service granted workers’ rights to its drivers in the country. In March, Uber had reclassified its more than 70,000 drivers in Britain as workers following a Supreme Court […]

Fri 24 September 2021: Over 750,000 adults in the Netherlands were exposed to sexual harassment via internet in 2020, the country’s statistical authority said on Friday. More than 5% of the overall population of the country was sexually harassed last year, according to a Statistics Netherlands (CBS) report. Some 6.7 percent of women surveyed said […]

Fri 24 September 2021: In response to animal welfare concerns, Volvo announced on Thursday that all of its future fully electric cars will be leather-free by 2030. “Being a progressive car maker means we need to address all areas of sustainability, not just CO2 emissions… Going leather-free inside our pure electric cars is a good […]

Fri 24 September 2021: Abundant liquidity, soaring stock markets and accommodating tax policies have been favorable for growing dynastic wealth. The world’s 25 richest families are worth $1.7 trillion, a 22% increase from a year ago. Among the highlights: The Waltons of Arkansas, who own nearly half of retailer Walmart Inc., top the list for […]

Thu 23 September 2021: Peruvian workers laying gas pipes found the remains of eight people buried in a common tomb with food and musical instruments some 800 years ago, an archaeologist said Wednesday. The bodies of adults and children had been wrapped in plant material, with corn, dishes, and a variety of wind instruments, including […]

Wed 22 September 2021: McDonald’s wants to minimize the amount of plastic in its Happy Meal toys globally by 2025. The fast-food giant said Tuesday that it is collaborating with toy producers on innovative concepts such as three-dimensional cardboard superheroes that kids can construct or board games using plant-based or recycled game pieces. McDonald’s also […]

Mon 20 September 2021: A seahorse floats along with a face mask stuck in its tail against the backdrop of a gorgeous aquamarine sea. Nikos Samaras, a Greek photographer and diver, shot this fascinating — and terrifying — image, which has now been shortlisted for the “Ocean Photography 2021” award. A photo of a seahorse […]