Only one in ten Gen Zers have had children at 23 compared with almost one in four millennials at a similar age, a study has revealed. (Manning, The Times)
Read MoreAccording to a new study… companies need to give people the chance to talk to a human. The offer alone—even though many customers won’t take advantage of it—is enough to make the customers more satisfied with the company. (Ward, The Wall Street Journal)
Read MoreIn their most recent annual World Report, the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime found that, after a decade of rapid growth, "Global cocaine production has hit an all-time high once again, accompanied by significant increases in cocaine seizures, cocaine users and – most tragically – cocaine-related deaths in many countries." (Rosalsky, NPR)
Read MoreResearch suggests that scrolling through short videos on TikTok, Instagram or YouTube Shorts is affecting our attention, memory and mental health. A recent meta-analysis of the scientific literature found that increased use of short-form video was linked with poorer cognition and increased anxiety. (Penman, The Washington Post)
Read MoreMany Brazilians appear to be questioning traditional family models, a shift captured by mainstream culture in popular podcasts, books and even a reality television program called “Third Half” that showcases couples looking for a polyamorous partner. (Ionova, The New York Times)
Read MoreFrançois-Xavier Bustillo has made it his mission to speak out against the culture of violence on Corsica, the island with one of Europe’s highest murder rates. (Assheton, The Times)
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