How an ‘atmospheric river’ drenched British Columbia and led to floods and mudslides

The West Coast of Canada is known for its wet autumn weather, but the storm that British Columbia’s Fraser Valley experienced over the weekend was one...

Young and ethnic minority workers were hardest hit at the start of COVID, but not anymore

Governments had to take unprecedented measures to control the spread of the COVID pandemic, shutting down whole sectors and encouraging many people to work from home....

How to function in an increasingly polarized society

Political polarization has been an increasing topic of concern for people in many areas of their lives, rearing its head in everything from family get-togethers to...

Nurses don’t want to be hailed as ‘heroes’ during a pandemic – they want more resources and support

Nurses stepped up to the challenge of caring for patients during the pandemic, and over 1,150 of us have died from COVID-19 in the U.S. As...

Senators ask SC to void PRRD memo barring Cabinet from hearings

MANILA – Senators formally filed a petition questioning President Rodrigo Duterte’s order for executive department officers and workers to refrain from participating in legislative inquiries by the...

Climate policy creates winners and losers, and governments need to choose the best models to weigh the outcomes

As the global climate discussion builds strength at COP26, governments at all levels need to understand how climate and energy policies will impact their greenhouse gas...

Astroworld tragedy: here’s how concert organisers can prevent big crowds turning deadly

Are you a distressed student? Here’s how therapy dogs can help

For those of us fortunate to have canine companions in our lives, how we interact with them can have an impact on our well-being. Research findings...

‘Similar to ordering a pizza’: how buy now, pay later apps influence young people’s spending

Young people are often blamed for making irresponsible choices with money. But the real issue is not whether they eat too many expensive cafe breakfasts. Young...

Microsoft surpasses Apple as most valuable US company

ANKARA – US software company Microsoft surpassed technology firm Apple as the most valuable US company on Friday right after the US stock market opening. Microsoft’s stock...