Preventing traffic-related deaths: why has progress stalled?

Is enough being done to prevent traffic-related injuries and deaths around the world? According to a new study, fatal accidents still pose a huge risk, especially to young people.  The study, which... Read more »

UK regulator investigates Amazon over how products are listed 

A UK regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has launched an investigation into Amazon’s listings practices after concerns were raised about the company giving an unfair advantage to some sellers on... Read more »

PayPal enters the personal loan market with new Pay Monthly product

PayPal’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment option has proven very popular with online shoppers. Now, the company has announced its plans to expand on this further by adding “PayPal Pay Monthly”... Read more »

How scammers are exploiting people searching for paid employment 

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has urged job seekers to be extra wary of job listings this summer, as scams are on the rise and the costs can be huge. Officials have... Read more »

Netflix is about to get cheaper for some users (but there’s a catch) 

As inflation continues to rise in many countries, more consumers are looking for ways to cut back on their spending and create a more affordable monthly budget.  One way to do this... Read more »

Millions of people in Japan urged to turn their lights off as heatwave continues 

As a record-breaking heatwave continues in Japan, the government has urged people and businesses in Tokyo and the surrounding areas to do whatever they can to reduce electricity consumption, after fears were... Read more »

The new Twitter feature that could increase the platform’s popularity 

When Twitter was launched users could include up to 140 characters in each tweet. In 2017, this was increased to 280 following a successful trial among a small group of users.  However,... Read more »

Red Cross warns that failing to prepare for future heatwaves could cause more deaths 

Deadly heat waves have become more common in recent years. It’s estimated that around 480,000 people die from extreme heat every year globally.  The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent... Read more »

New study reveals the impact pollution has on life expectancy 

According to a shocking new study, the global population will lose 17 billion years of life because of air pollution. The researchers found that nearly all of the world’s population are now... Read more »

Protecting teens on Instagram: the latest parental controls 

The safety of children using online platforms is a big concern for parents. Many are more anxious than ever due to the risks, like exposure to harmful content and mental health issues. ... Read more »