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The city of Phoenix set heat records in summer 2023, with high temperatures that topped 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) for 31 consecutive days and at least 54 days in total. In such conditions, providing basic services –…

Not long ago, the world's biggest companies were making splashy promises to tackle climate change. Even those in the business of selling fossil fuels — like BP and Shell — were vowing to slash their emissions. Amazon named an iconic…

According to Professor Pamela Meredith from the University of the Sunshine Coast’s School of Health, aversions to particular sounds or noises – and knowing how to manage them – is a lot more common than most of us would realise.“A lot of…

The Fed has already hiked its federal funds rate to a range of 5 per cent to 5.25 per cent, up from virtually zero early last year. High rates undercut inflation by slowing the economy and putting downward pressure on prices for stocks and…

When gingivitis is left untreated, the bacteria can invade and destroy the tissues under the gums, causing advanced gum disease. “The bone supporting the teeth starts to break down, leaving the roots of the teeth exposed and sensitive in…

Most evidence for RTCC effectiveness, however, is anecdotal, and there is a real lack of studies into how effective they really are. In Detroit, a National Institute of Justice study concluded that Project Green Light—a part of the Detroit…

Quiet quitting became a phenomenon following the pandemic, especially among Gen Z workers, wherein workers slowly put less and less effort into their work — as a way of silently rebelling and mentally checking out before actually…

As many as one in 10 employees has a musculoskeletal condition, of which one in three is simply struggling through it because they do not want to discuss their health needs with their employer. A study by the charity Versus Arthritis has…

Receive free Visual and data journalism updatesWe’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Visual and data journalismnews every morning. Most workers are “quiet quitting”, according to a new survey released by…

In order to begin soundproofing your room, it's important to understand the existing makeup of the space. You're likely experiencing sound leaks (either coming in or leaving) in your windows, doors, or even walls. Spending…