MONDAY, JULY 22, 2024
Economy
High Rates Put American Borrowers on Shakier Ground
Despite a strong overall economy, American borrowers face increased financial strain due to high interest rates on mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans, resulting in rising debt and delinquency rates.
TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024
Cybersecurity
Data Breaches Underscore the Lack of Basic Cyber Controls
Recent data breaches at AT&T and UnitedHealth Group highlight the critical role of multifactor authentication (MFA) in cybersecurity, revealing that the lack of this basic security control allowed hackers to gain access to sensitive systems.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2024
Food
Algae Blooms as Healthy Cooking Oil
Cooking oil made from microalgae, which is high in healthy fats and requires less energy and land than traditional crops, is gaining interest for its health benefits and sustainability, but its acceptance among consumers remains uncertain.
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2024
Economy
Signs Grow That Hottest Job Market In Decades Is Cooling
The once-booming U.S. job market, characterized by low unemployment and rapid wage growth, is showing signs of cooling, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, fewer job openings, and hiring rates falling below pre-Covid levels, although layoffs remain low.
FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024
ESG
Paris Wanted a Green Olympics. Team USA Wants Air Conditioning
In a bid to host a green Olympics, Paris 2024 has opted out of installing air conditioning in the Olympic Village, but Team USA has equipped all its rooms with portable A/C units to ensure athletes' comfort, despite the organizers’ efforts to maintain an eco-friendly environment.
SATURDAY/SUNDAY, JULY 27 - 28, 2024
Technology
New Fixes for Methane Emissions Could Be a Big Climate Help
New technologies and global efforts are being explored to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, with solutions such as satellite monitoring, methane-absorbing cattle feed, and regulations to curb emissions from various human activities, potentially providing a significant and swift impact on slowing climate change.