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Retailers are quietly changing their return policies. Here’s why you should be on the lookout this Black Friday

‘Tis the season for giving—and that means ’tis the season for shopping. Maybe you’ll splurge on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal, thinking, “I’ll just return it if they don’t like it.” But before […]

Less is more: Study shows giving workers less autonomy improves their creativity

Virginia Commonwealth University researchers are rethinking the “think outside the box” mentality when it comes to creativity.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Hybrid workers working 90 fewer minutes on Fridays—a shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration

Do your office, inbox and calendar feel like a ghost town on Friday afternoons? You’re not alone.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Beyond rent: Shared houses in Tokyo offer lifestyle, safety and community

Rapid social and demographic change has reshaped how people live and connect in cities. In Tokyo, where urban density meets growing individualization, a new form of collective housing—shared houses—is redefining what home means. To understand […]

Tourists give restaurants higher ratings than locals, new study finds

Tourists don’t just bring cameras and appetites on vacation, they also bring rosier opinions. A new study in the INFORMS journal Information Systems Research finds that travelers systematically give restaurants higher online ratings than locals […]

Fighting poverty may require cultural wisdom, not just cash

Most poverty-fighting efforts focus on meeting basic material needs, such as food and shelter. But this overlooks the psychological and cultural factors that shape how people take action in their lives.This article is brought to […]

College degree still offers strong financial returns despite student loan debt, study finds

Even after factoring in student loan payments, completing a college degree continues to pay off, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis’ Center for Social Development (CSD) at the Brown School.This article […]

Military spending remains cornerstone of San Diego’s economy, impact report reveals

The military continues to play a vital role in powering San Diego’s economy, supporting nearly 357,000 local jobs and contributing $61.3 billion to the region’s total economic output, according to the 2025 Military Economic Impact […]

Wind and solar parks exacerbate existing rural tensions over land use and political alienation, study finds

The energy transition is inextricably linked to social, economic, and political challenges, especially in rural areas. Researchers from Würzburg and Denmark are therefore calling for a new, holistic approach.This article is brought to you by […]

Arts boost youth well-being, drive economic gains: Study

A new study led by The University of Manchester’s #BeeWell team and PBE (formerly Pro Bono Economics) has found that artistic activities can dramatically improve young people’s well-being—with effects equivalent to the happiness boost that […]