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Exploring How Culture and Beliefs Impact Views on Drug Use Stigma in Michigan

November 8, 2024

Have you ever wondered how people's personal beliefs and cultural backgrounds influence their views on drug use stigma? Researchers in Michigan decided to find out. They surveyed over 1, 500 people connected to Families Against Narcotics and Michigan Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan. The results? Most

education

Schooling in Benin: How Education Policies Affect Families

November 6, 2024

In rural Benin, a study looked at how education policies impact the schooling decisions of parents. The research found that when parents have a better education, they're much more likely to send their daughters to school. Specifically, 76% of educated parents chose to educate their daughters, compar

entertainment

Xbox Game Pass in 2024: New Games, Big Changes

November 6, 2024

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass is shaking things up in 2024. For a single monthly fee, you can play a huge variety of games without buying each one separately. Sounds great, right? Well, like any subscription service, there are some downsides. Games come and go, so you never fully own them. But don't wo

technology

Microsoft's AI Copilot Arrives for Office Apps Users

November 6, 2024

Microsoft is bringing its AI Copilot feature to Office apps for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers. This used to be exclusive to pricier Copilot Pro subscriptions. The upgrade will cost an extra $20 monthly in addition to the basic subscription cost. For now, this change is happening in A

business

Why China's Electric Vehicle Market is Hot Right Now

November 5, 2024

Have you heard about the boom in China's electric vehicle (EV) market? Analysts are buzzing about its growth and potential. Vincent Sun, an expert from Morningstar, said that China is leading the world in EV sales, with a huge jump to 8 million units sold by the end of September. That's almost half

business

BYD's EV Sales Surge: Beating Tesla in Revenue

November 1, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has outshone Tesla in quarterly revenue for the first time. BYD's net profit soared by 11. 5% to $1. 63 billion in the third quarter, with total revenue hitting $28. 24 billion, a 24% jump from the same period last year. This im

politics

The Washington Post's Neutral Stance: A Big Gamble

November 1, 2024

Picture this: the chief editor of the Washington Post, David Shipley, calls a huddle. The agenda? The newspaper won't be backing any presidential candidate. Shipley isn't happy, making it clear that staffers can walk if they don't like it. He even tried to persuade the paper's owner, billionaire Jef

business

Four Stellar Alternatives to Amazon Prime with Free Shipping

October 31, 2024

Amazon Prime is one of the biggest players in the subscription service game, with almost half of the U. S. population signed up. While their free and fast shipping is hard to beat, there are other options worth considering. Here's a look at some of the best alternatives that also offer free shipping

business

AI Growth: A Casual Look at Some Favorite Stocks

October 30, 2024

You've probably heard a lot about AI stocks this year. They've been doing really well, and UBS thinks there's still a lot of room to grow. Let's start with Nvidia, a big name in chips. This year alone, it's gone up by almost 186%! That's way more than the S&P 500's rise of 22% in 2024. UBS says we'r

celebrities

Family Memory: Life and Legacy of Matthew Perry

October 28, 2024

A year after his passing, Matthew Perry's family shared their personal memories and struggles in a candid interview. Perry, known for his remarkable charm and talent, was also described by his stepfather, Keith Morrison, as a man who struggled with loneliness and sadness. He died at the age of 54, w