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Railways were essential to carrying out the Holocaust. Decades later, corporate reckoning continues
The Holocaust could not have happened without the railroads.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Giving cash to families in poor, rural communities can help bring down child marriage rates: New research
Providing cash transfers to low-income families can reduce child marriage rates among girls living in rural communities.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Homelessness—the other housing crisis politicians aren’t talking about
Measures to tackle homelessness in Australia have been conspicuously absent from the election campaign.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Good workplace culture key to improving lawyers’ well-being
A new study of Australian lawyers shows that workplace culture is critical to improving their well-being, according to researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Melbourne.This article is brought to you […]
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Term or permanent life insurance? A new study offers guidance
A new study offers clarity on one of the most common questions asked of financial professionals: Is term or permanent life insurance right for me?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Study explores how food manufacturers respond to state regulations
When West Virginia recently banned seven artificial food dyes in products to be sold within their borders, they joined an increasing number of individual U.S. states issuing their own regulations about food manufacturing practices, allowable […]
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How mobile devices shape the way Gen Z interacts with brands, spends money
Mobile marketing is having an increasing influence on the purchasing decisions of Generation Z in Poland, according to a study published in the International Journal of Economic Policy in Emerging Economies. Generation Z (Gen Z) […]
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Social Security’s trust fund could run out of money sooner than expected due to changes in taxes and benefits
Social Security is one of the federal government’s biggest programs.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Archaeologists discover historical link between inequality and sustainability
A study led by Professor Dan Lawrence, of Durham University in the UK, found that across 10 millennia, more unequal distributions of wealth correlated with longer-term human settlement. However, the team are keen to stress […]
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Nested hierarchies in job skills underscore importance of basic education
In many careers, a person must learn foundational skills before advancing deeper into their profession. Computer programmers need a solid foundation in basic mathematics; nurses must gain clinical experience and specialized training to become nurse […]