You might not think of chewing betel quid and spitting as a way TB spreads, but it could be a big factor in low-income countries. This habit exposes people to TB bacteria, weakens their immune system, and brings them close to others who might be sick. While we know betel quid causes cancer, we haven
Did you know that Massachusetts has said goodbye to the MCAS exam for high school graduation? That's right! The state voted to replace the MCAS requirement with coursework approved by districts. This big change happens right away for students graduating in 2025. The MCAS exam has been a part of Mas
Imagine trying to feed your kids healthy meals at school, but every time you add money to their account, you're charged a fee. That's what many low-income families face. But good news! The USDA has decided to ban these fees, starting from the 2027-28 school year. This rule will help families who mak
Even after they're gone, some stars still rake in big bucks. In 2024, musicians like Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury topped the list of highest-paid dead celebrities. Their music catalogs and estate deals brought in millions. But it's not just about the tunes—TV actors like Matthew Perry also ma
The Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) set out to answer a big question: Could cash payments help unhoused people find stable housing? They tested this idea using a randomized controlled trial (RCT). Surprisingly, the study didn't find what many media reports claimed. Contrary to some news articles,
Imagine a country where more than half of all counties rely on government aid for a significant portion of their income. This might sound like a generous safety net, but it also raises questions about self-reliance and the future of our economy. In the past, politicians like Mitt Romney have pointe
Recently, Joe Rogan sat down with author Will Storr on his JRE podcast. They talked about religion and how some people are drawn to it because of successful figures like actors. Rogan shared that he was almost pulled in by the same religious path as Tom Cruise. He was impressed by how many successfu
Indonesia has been on a rollercoaster ride of economic growth, with a yearly GDP increase of 5%. This achievement is not enough, according to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, to help the country become a high-income nation. The government aims to achieve this goal by 2045, as part of its "Gol
The world is poised on the brink of a technological revolution, with artificial general intelligence (AGI) promising to transform our lives and create new possibilities. But as we hurtle towards this future, a fundamental problem looms: how to verify human identity in a world where AI may soon be sm
The Supreme Court has put on hold the latest plan from the Biden administration to lower payments for millions of borrowers, pending the outcome of lawsuits making their way through lower courts. The plan aimed to provide a faster path to loan cancellation and reduce monthly income-based repayments
