According to SmartAsset, which calculated the income a family needs to live comfortably in every US state using the MIT Living Wage Calculator, Massachusetts is the most costly state to live comfortably, and Mississippi is the cheapest. To live comfortably, a family in the five most expensive states in the
According to Statista’s Consumer Insights survey, what Americans are most worried about is inflation or cost of living and crime. The most significant issues facing American adults at the moment and how those priorities have changed over time are being monitored by Statista’s Consumer Insights survey. The following graphic, courtesy
AI’s potential extends beyond tasks. Examples like Cicero’s deception in Diplomacy raise concerns about AI’s ability to mislead and the ethical challenges it poses. A new generation of AI systems has “deceived” people in ways they weren’t specifically programmed to do, such as providing false justifications for their actions or
According to the Federal Aviation Administration’s notification, 300 Boeing 777s used by United and American Airlines are at risk of exploding fuel tanks. Earlier this year, the FAA recommended a new airworthiness directive to address a possible defect in Boeing aircraft. The problem, according to the FAA proposal, was an
According to data from UNHCR, as of mid-2023, there are 36.5 million refugees worldwide. Countries like Iran and Turkey host the most refugees due to their proximity to conflict zones. Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and South Sudan have the highest number of people fleeing. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) forecasts that
The World Happiness Report has ranked countries where youth are the most unhappy, with Mauritius, the USA, and Canada leading the list. “They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” – TOM
According to a recently published report in Politico, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin and other officials blame the deadly New Caledonia uprising on TikTok, Russia, and Azerbaijan. Further disturbing photos from the ongoing rioting and turmoil in the French Pacific island of New Caledonia have surfaced, and more French troops—including
China has initiated a housing market bailout amid significant economic challenges, including the collapse of major real estate developers, deflationary pressures, and social unrest, prompting increased easing efforts and policy solutions to stabilize the sector. We and many others said that this experiment was doomed and that all China was
The Telegraph has reported that the Peruvian health ministry has classified transgender individuals as ‘mentally ill’ to guarantee full coverage of medical attention for mental health. For Peru’s public health services to “guarantee full coverage of medical attention for mental health,” the government has formally classified transgender and intersex people
