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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In my research, I have spent a good deal of time speaking with people from across the world about their relationship with sound and music—how it features in their everyday lives and how it influences their attitudes and behavior. One of the most consistent findings is that, irrespective of culture or place, we are largely unaware of how what we hear affects how we think and act.…

A new study shows that Americans born in 2019 are likely to spend nearly half of their lives (48% for males, 60% for females) on prescription medications, highlighting gender disparities and raising concerns about polypharmacy, healthcare costs, and the overall health status of the population. American boys and girls born in 2019 are projected to spend 48% and 60% of their lifetimes, respectively, consuming prescription medications, as per recent analytical findings. An American born in 2019 is expected to spend a…

As I was scrolling through TikTok the other day, I received a text from a friend.“I take back everything bad I said about TikTok Shop,” she said. “I just bought a Staub Dutch oven for like $100. And it’s normally like $400.”I had no idea what a Dutch oven is used for, but I thought I might need one too. I mean, I had to at least check — the deal was too good to be true. Thankfully, I came to my senses and did not buy one.But I did spend almost $100 on other items from TikTok Shop that day.Ever since TikTok…

After this week’s Cybertruck delivery event, there’s been a lot of talk about disappointment on pricing, with the introductory model costing $80k as compared to the originally-promised $40k. But now there’s a way you can get one for just $225… sort of. Back in 2019 when the Cybertruck was unveiled, Tesla said that the cheapest model would be available first and cost $39,900. But after Thursday’s delivery event, we now know that the $61k cheapest model won’t be out until 2025, and the…

If you’re in the market for a new laptop today, you’ll encounter a dizzying array of options ranging in price from a few hundred dollars up to the low five figures. You’ll find different build qualities, specifications, display types, and much more, all of which combine to make choosing the best laptop for you a challenge. It’s tempting to get mesmerized by the latest and greatest machines and end up spending a lot more than you need to or should. The thing is, there are legitimate reasons to spend less on a laptop…

The bombs turning Gaza to rubble have been paused. Residents of the besieged coastal strip are taking an extended moment’s reprieve while Israel and Hamas agree to two more days of exchanging Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages. For Israelis still reeling from the deadliest attack and mass abduction in their country’s history, the extension is seen as a chance to reunite more families who were torn apart in Hamas’ Oct. 7 massacre. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Palestinians in one of the world’s most densely populated…

Spending online on Cyber Monday is set to exceed $12 billion, a record, as bargain hunters snap up deals on items including Barbie dolls, Lego sets, headphones and smart watches, according to preliminary estimates from Adobe Digital Insights.The estimate projects U.S. shoppers will spend $12 billion-$12.4 billion on Cyber Monday, the biggest U.S. online shopping day. A significant portion of this spending, around $4 billion, is expected to occur between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. EST, particularly from last-minute shoppers, it…

Australia’s Guide to Healthy Eating outlines the number of serves we need each day to stay healthy. Credit: eatforhealth.gov.au. A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money. New research suggests maintaining a healthy diet, in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines, is cheaper than an…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain If you're one of those people who line up for the Black Friday sales, jump online for Singles Day, or are thinking you'll queue outside the local department store on Boxing Day for the "real bargains," rest assured, you are not alone. Just like the thousands of people who line the harbor in Sydney…

Even with inflation still hanging around, a survey of Denver-area holiday shoppers shows they “plan to spend like it’s 2019 again.” A survey by Deloitte found that Denver shoppers expect to spend an average of $1,902 this holiday season, which is up 15% from 2022 and 15% higher than this year’s national average. Rachel Smeak, the Denver-based managing director of Deloitte Consulting, said shoppers’ anticipated spending is returning to pre-pandemic levels. “What was a bit surprising is that consumers plan to spend like…