Society
Why is July 4 the most violent day of the year?
Amid the celebrations of American independence comes sobering news from Northeastern University criminologist James Alan Fox.This post was originally published on this website.
Month: July 2025
Society
Abortion bans have led to more relationship violence, new research finds
Intimate partner violence climbed after the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling that essentially erased federal protections for abortion, a new study reports.This post was originally published on this website.
Business
Apple weighs using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri in major reversal
Apple Inc. is considering using artificial intelligence technology from Anthropic PBC or OpenAI to power a new version of Siri, sidelining its own in-house models in a potentially blockbuster move aimed at turning around its […]
Society
Sociologist examines the impact of ‘STEM immigration’ on inclusive workforce development in the US
Dr. Byeongdon Oh, Assistant Professor of Sociology—Social Justice & Change and Founding Director of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Research Center at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, has published a study exploring how immigration intersects […]
Society
Biases shape how people mentally represent social ties in their community, study suggests
Throughout the course of their lives, humans are known to build social ties with various other individuals in their community. Past neuroscience and psychology studies suggest that as humans form bonds with others, they also […]
Gadgets
Cities are unprepared for social and economic impact of robots, according to study
From delivering food in restaurants to cleaning airports, robots are becoming increasingly common in society—but are our policies ready to keep up?This post was originally published on this website.
Society
Affectionate displays boost relationship satisfaction across cultures despite varying social norms
Displays of affection, such as hugging, kissing and holding hands, can be good for your health. They can reduce stress, boost mood and improve quality of life. Being affectionate in both public and private is […]
Business
CBEX crypto scam: AI-hyped Ponzi scheme defrauds African investors
Embarrassed and in debt, Edwin was left reeling after losing $16,000 to CryptoBridge Exchange (CBEX), one of the crypto-trading platforms preying on investors in Africa.This post was originally published on this website.
Business
Apple loses bid to dismiss major US antitrust case
A federal judge on Monday denied Apple’s motion to dismiss a major antitrust lawsuit brought by the US government, allowing the case challenging the tech giant’s alleged smartphone monopoly to move forward.This post was originally […]
Business
Way clear for Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s $14B acquisition of Juniper after Justice Dept settlement
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has reached a settlement with the Justice Department that could clear the way for its $14 billion takeover of rival Juniper Networks.This post was originally published on this website.