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I Can't Buy a Home, So I'm Fixing Up a Decrepit Farmhouse | The Walrus

Renovating a family farmhouse offered a unique path to homeownership amidst changing housing dynamics in Cape Breton.

They Wanted a Loft with a Garden in the Sky

Mark Moskowitz and Yuval Hadadi sought to renovate their new loft for authenticity amid renovation challenges brought on by the pandemic.

I Can't Buy a Home, So I'm Fixing Up a Decrepit Farmhouse | The Walrus

Renovating a family farmhouse offered a unique path to homeownership amidst changing housing dynamics in Cape Breton.

They Wanted a Loft with a Garden in the Sky

Mark Moskowitz and Yuval Hadadi sought to renovate their new loft for authenticity amid renovation challenges brought on by the pandemic.
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Youth Opioid Overdoses Spiked During Pandemic, Study Finds - News Center

Youth opioid overdoses increased significantly during the pandemic, necessitating greater awareness and preventive measures among parents.
#mental-health

People are lonely. Small steps in your community can make a difference

Investing in community can combat loneliness, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Why We Can't Put Down Our Phones: The Psychological Barriers to Reducing Screen Time | HackerNoon

Screen time among American adults has surged, averaging nearly 7 hours daily, leading to various mental health issues.

Your Lingering Fear of Germs

The pandemic has left many individuals with amplified fears regarding germs and social interactions, impacting their daily lives.

Manager lists out what she does and doesn't care about employees and it's striking a chord

The pandemic reshaped work culture, emphasizing the importance of companies supporting employees' personal situations and mental health struggles.

Young people like me are still feeling the effects of Covid and they're not all bad | Isabel Brooks

Young people's mental health has declined since 2020, linked to pandemic experiences.
Social media and internet usage amongst young adults may have increased during Covid-19 pandemic.

People are lonely. Small steps in your community can make a difference

Investing in community can combat loneliness, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Why We Can't Put Down Our Phones: The Psychological Barriers to Reducing Screen Time | HackerNoon

Screen time among American adults has surged, averaging nearly 7 hours daily, leading to various mental health issues.

Your Lingering Fear of Germs

The pandemic has left many individuals with amplified fears regarding germs and social interactions, impacting their daily lives.

Manager lists out what she does and doesn't care about employees and it's striking a chord

The pandemic reshaped work culture, emphasizing the importance of companies supporting employees' personal situations and mental health struggles.

Young people like me are still feeling the effects of Covid and they're not all bad | Isabel Brooks

Young people's mental health has declined since 2020, linked to pandemic experiences.
Social media and internet usage amongst young adults may have increased during Covid-19 pandemic.
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from www.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

Public Education Could Face a Reckoning This Election

The U.S. education system faces critical challenges and contrasting presidential proposals amidst ongoing issues from the pandemic. Future outcomes depend on policy directions.

Op-Ed | Ghost plates are defunding transit and making streets more dangerous. But we ain't afraid of no ghosts. | amNewYork

The rise of ghost plates during the pandemic is causing significant revenue loss for New York City, impacting essential infrastructure funding.

Something Weird Is Happening With Party Invites. It's Driving People Insane.

Social events are increasingly planned months in advance, creating a more hectic calendar than in previous years.
#reading-trends
from Boston.com
1 month ago

Not-so-great expectations: Students are reading fewer books in English class

The pandemic significantly affected students' engagement with full-length novels, leading to a shift towards shorter reading materials in classrooms.
from The New Yorker
2 months ago

Are Bookstores Just a Waste of Space?

The pandemic benefited bookstores, leading to a slight increase in independent stores despite overall uncertain book sales trends.

Not-so-great expectations: Students are reading fewer books in English class

The pandemic significantly affected students' engagement with full-length novels, leading to a shift towards shorter reading materials in classrooms.

Are Bookstores Just a Waste of Space?

The pandemic benefited bookstores, leading to a slight increase in independent stores despite overall uncertain book sales trends.
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How Restaurants Are Catering to a Growing Number of Solo Diners

Solo dining is on the rise, reflecting a broader trend of self-care and enjoyment of one's own company.
#family-dynamics

The millennials living with their parents podcast

The most common living arrangement for millennials in the UK is living with their parents, attributed to the housing crisis and pandemic.

When Your Child Is an Animal

The bond between humans and adopted monkeys differs significantly from that of natural children, showcasing unique emotional connections in pet ownership.

The millennials living with their parents podcast

The most common living arrangement for millennials in the UK is living with their parents, attributed to the housing crisis and pandemic.

When Your Child Is an Animal

The bond between humans and adopted monkeys differs significantly from that of natural children, showcasing unique emotional connections in pet ownership.
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#gen-z

Gen Z is actually taking sick days, unlike their older coworkers. It's redefining the workplace

Gen Z is changing workplace attitudes toward taking sick leave, with a significant increase in sick days taken compared to previous years.

How is the loneliness epidemic affecting society?

Gen Z faces severe loneliness worsened by social media and the pandemic, leading to mental health crises.
Solutions to combat the growing mental health crisis among Gen Z involve fostering human connections and community engagement.

Gen Z is actually taking sick days, unlike their older coworkers. It's redefining the workplace

Gen Z is changing workplace attitudes toward taking sick leave, with a significant increase in sick days taken compared to previous years.

How is the loneliness epidemic affecting society?

Gen Z faces severe loneliness worsened by social media and the pandemic, leading to mental health crises.
Solutions to combat the growing mental health crisis among Gen Z involve fostering human connections and community engagement.
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UWS Ice Cream Truck Noise Complaints as Seen Through a Decade of Data

Ice cream truck noise complaints peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a notable increase in local disturbance.
#economic-impact

Global Stock Market Chaos

Stock market movements don't necessarily reflect the economy's health; recent job market cooling is causing underlying concerns.

Are you spending more money shopping online? Remote work could be to blame.

Remote work led to $375 billion increase in online spending in 2023.

Poor literacy in children could cost economy 830m after pandemic slows reading skill

Poor literacy levels in children cost 830m economy.
Increasing number of families lack early years support due to pandemic.

The Inland Empire's once-unstoppable warehousing industry falls into a slump

The warehousing industry in the Inland Empire, once a thriving economic engine, is now facing significant challenges.
The pandemic has caused a downturn in warehousing and logistics jobs in the region.

Global Stock Market Chaos

Stock market movements don't necessarily reflect the economy's health; recent job market cooling is causing underlying concerns.

Are you spending more money shopping online? Remote work could be to blame.

Remote work led to $375 billion increase in online spending in 2023.

Poor literacy in children could cost economy 830m after pandemic slows reading skill

Poor literacy levels in children cost 830m economy.
Increasing number of families lack early years support due to pandemic.

The Inland Empire's once-unstoppable warehousing industry falls into a slump

The warehousing industry in the Inland Empire, once a thriving economic engine, is now facing significant challenges.
The pandemic has caused a downturn in warehousing and logistics jobs in the region.
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Austin is the best place for renters, according to Realtor.com-forget the northeast or west

Affordability in Austin makes it the best place for renters, with rents staying below 20% of income.
#covid-19-impact

The CDC says maternal mortality rates in the U.S. got better, after a pandemic spike

Maternal mortality rate in the US decreased significantly in 2022 from a spike in 2021 but remains high, especially among Black women.

Young and old: how the Covid pandemic has affected every UK generation

The impact of the pandemic on babies and children's development due to isolation and limited interactions.

The CDC says maternal mortality rates in the U.S. got better, after a pandemic spike

Maternal mortality rate in the US decreased significantly in 2022 from a spike in 2021 but remains high, especially among Black women.

Young and old: how the Covid pandemic has affected every UK generation

The impact of the pandemic on babies and children's development due to isolation and limited interactions.
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The Irish sauna boom: From petrol stations to seaside caravans - why sweat sessions have taken over

Sauna sessions are no longer limited to spas, with a rise in mobile saunas across Ireland.

Attacks in NYC transit jump a massive 50% as subway murders surge: stats

The number of felony assaults on subways has surged since the pandemic.
Ridership on subways remains down about 30% compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Alarming' rise in Americans with long Covid symptoms

6.8% of American adults have long Covid symptoms, up from 5.3% in October.
An estimated 17.6 million Americans may now be living with long Covid.

Is pandemic exodus over?: SF population slightly increasing, Census Bureau numbers show

San Francisco's population is increasing by about 1,200 people, marking a growth of .15% between July 2022 and 2023.
The pandemic led to an exodus, but now people are returning to the city due to job availability and desire for dynamics of the Bay Area.

Four Years On, Covid Has Reshaped Life for Many Americans

Hybrid work schedules offer more time with family and deeper community connections.
Pandemic effects continue for many Americans, with a smaller world, less socializing, and ongoing grief over lost loved ones.

More employers offer child care benefits

Child care is the top priority benefit after health insurance and paid time off.
Senior care benefits are a focus for 50% of company leaders, while 25% prioritize pet care.

Alcohol-Related Deaths Surge to Nearly 500 a Day, C.D.C. Says

Alcohol-related deaths surged in the US by 30% recently, with roughly 500 Americans dying each day in 2021. The death rate increased at a quicker pace among women.

My best friend won't see me any more. Now I've lost confidence | Ask Philippa

Grief can make one self-absorbed and impact relationships.
Pandemic may have contributed to friendship rifts.

Bankers fired for 'simulating' being at their keyboards

Devices like 'mouse jigglers' were used to fake work activity during the pandemic, leading to dismissals at Wells Fargo.

Why Car Prices Are Finally Falling

Dealerships facing surplus of inventory leading to significant price cuts on cars due to pandemic-related factors.
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