The renowned genetic testing and analysis company, 23andMe, suffered a significant data breach. Hackers infiltrated their databases, gaining unauthorized access to the genetic information of millions of individuals worldwide. This raises profound ethical questions regarding the use and protection of personal genetic data. Continue Reading
The Stripper Index, named for how it relates the revenue generated by strippers’ cash tips to the financial strain of consumers and the current economic cycle, though it encompasses all forms of sexual labor, has been mostly a joke to economists as they continue to explore different methods of predicting the economy. However, when X user and stripper @botticellibimbo correctly predicted the economic decline in 2022 based on her recent profits at work, economists began to examine the Stripper Index more closely.Continue Reading
Ultimately, this game of panda tug-of-war seems to be a manifestation of the boiling pettiness between two prominent global superpowers.Continue Reading
The People’s Park project is a sound solution from a purely economic perspective. However, economic issues never exist in a vacuum, especially on a community level.Continue Reading
Argentina is currently experiencing one of its worst economic downturns in history. As of October 2023, inflation rates have soared to 140%, resulting in the Argentine peso losing 44% of its value in just the two months prior. As the country gears up for a runoff election in November between the leading Peronist candidate, Sergio Massa, and the radical outsider, Javier Milei, the world turns its attention to the uncertain future of Argentina.Continue Reading
Regardless of the benefits and drawbacks of fast fashion, it is important that we start living sustainably and use the right ingredients to make our clothing. The path we are on now will have long-term negative effects on the earth’s resources, resulting in waste in underdeveloped areas of the world, as well as other profound negative consequences.Continue Reading
The acquisition of Liverpool FC in 2010 by the sports marketing company Fenway Sports Group (FSG) for a purchase price of £300m marked the beginning of a new phase in the history of club ownership.Continue Reading
There is an evident trend of developers monetizing the products they have created through their partnerships with OpenAI and tapping in on their large user bases as a source of profit — even when that user base consists heavily of students. Continue Reading
As inflation continues its upwards hike, savvy consumers can respond to the increased interest rates by shopping for a better savings account option. Protected from the variability and risk of investing in the stock market itself, there are four great accounts that can provide a safe alternative for savings without allowing it to sit idly losing value due to inflation.Continue Reading
Cultured meat is shining as the environmentally friendly, cruelty-free alternative to conventional meat. However, issues of ethics, price, and resources still stand in the way and show that this scientific milestone is far from perfect.Continue Reading