More young adults are getting scammed despite tech-savviness: survey – National
A new survey has found nearly one-third of Canadian young adults have been victims of an online scam, despite being part of a generation marked for its digital acumen. Forty-one per cent of Canadians between the ages of 18 and 34 report having been targeted by fraudsters on social media, according to the survey by […]
Emergency Planners Are Having a Moment
Also, in a disaster, there are no good decisions, there are only least-worse decisions. Every decision will come with a set of consequences. What the government really struggled to do was mitigate the consequences of decisions they felt that they had to take. My personal view is that what the UK’s going through at the […]
Smokers increasingly overestimate vape risk – study
Fewer smokers see vapes as less harmful, despite evidence tobacco is far less healthy, data suggests. Source link
Concerns raised over surgeon at children's hospital
Experts are reviewing the concerns raised about the former Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon. Source link
Humanity Is Dangerously Pushing Its Ability to Tolerate Heat
Humanity’s superpower is sweating—but rising heat could be our kryptonite, and an average temperature rise of 2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels could bring regular, fatal heat waves to large parts of the planet, says Tom Matthews, a senior lecturer in environmental geography at King’s College London. “We have evolved to cope with the most […]
NHS paid out £101m over city's maternity failings
The two hospitals in Nottingham are at the centre of a major inquiry into baby deaths and injuries. Source link
Gender pay gap double in private vs public sector, report says. Why? – National
The gender pay gap for female employees in Canada’s private sector is double that in the public sector, which is doing a better job of narrowing the wage inequalities, according to a report published Wednesday. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) analyzed hourly pay rates in 2023 and to make a fair comparison adjusted […]
Talking therapies may help menopause mood – study
Cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness can help with low mood and anxiety, research suggests. Source link
Why South Korean women aren't having babies
South Korea has spent billions to reverse its low birth rate, but some say it isn’t listening to young women’s needs. Source link