By Alberto Chiumento (Reuters) – The number of Italians choosing to be cremated at the end of their lives has surged over the last 30 years as cultural changes, cost and a more secular society weaken the support for a traditional burial. Italians had long favoured burial for the deceased, either under ground or in…
Dragon evolution. (A) Egg hatches into full dragon. (B) Evolves every 7d, gains new “abilities.” Credit: JMIR Serious Games (2023). DOI: 10.2196/46602 Mobile apps that offer smoking cessation support can be effective alternatives to conventional clinical treatment for people who want to stop smoking—but user engagement is key to this success. A novel pet retention…
Topline The swing state race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is effectively tied, with the latest set of polls showing Harris leading the three so-called “blue wall” states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan—though polling averages show no candidate leads by more than 2.5 points in any of the seven battlegrounds….
China is taking further steps to attract foreign money just days before US elections that have raised concern about the impact on the world’s second-biggest economy from a return of Donald Trump to the White House. Foreign individuals are now allowed to provide capital for publicly traded firms as strategic investors, the China Securities Regulatory…
Key Takeaways U.S. equities opened November on a positive note and were rising at midday, with tech stocks getting a lift from Amazon’s earnings. Charter Communications beat profit and sales estimates as it lost fewer customers than expected. Apple reported soft sales in China, and its shares declined. U.S. equities kicked off the new month…
We recently compiled a list of the Jim Cramer on AMD and Other Stocks. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) stands against the other stocks Jim Cramer is talking about. Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money, expressed concerns about the impact of…
The end of 2024 is coming up fast. Have you seen the results you’ve wanted on your fitness journey? If you’ve been exercising but seeing limited results, there’s a chance some of your habits are holding you back. A few simple changes can help you avoid weight cycling, which is when you gain weight right after…
Apple has agreed to acquire Pixelmator, a popular image editing app available on Mac and iOS. Pixelmator announced the news in a post on its blog, saying it will now “have the ability to reach an even wider audience and make an even bigger impact on the lives of creative people around the world.” No…
Topline Former President Donald Trump and his supporters—including billionaire Elon Musk—have spread claims about election irregularities and fraud in Pennsylvania despite officials saying their claims have no merit, as the ex-president begins sowing distrust in the election results as polls suggest he’s virtually tied with Vice President Kamala Harris. Former President Donald Trump speaks during…
Gen. Chance Saltzman, head of the US military’s space operations, warned of China’s threat in orbit. He said he was more worried about China than the risk of Russian nuclear weapons in space. The US is heavily reliant on private companies, such as SpaceX, for its space defense capabilities. Thanks for signing up! Access your…