How has the Netflix password crackdown affected sign-up rates? 

In recent years, Netflix has made attempts to crack down on password sharing. It’s something that used to be a common practice. However, recent changes to the way accounts work have made... Read more »

China continues to see a population decline 

Having previously implemented the one-child policy to control population growth, China is now confronted with a contrasting dilemma. In 2023, the country experienced a population decline of 2 million individuals for the... Read more »

The latest changes to US birth control access

In the coming year, there could be big changes when it comes to access to hormonal birth control like pills and patches. Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the... Read more »

Common mistakes to avoid in retirement planning 

Retirement planning is an important task. And while everyone’s financial situation is unique, there are common pitfalls that many people encounter.  Let’s explore the key mistakes to steer clear of when preparing... Read more »

Large quantity of fake Ozempic seized by the FDA 

On Thursday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about the seizure of thousands of units of counterfeit Ozempic from the US drug supply chain.  Ozempic is a drug... Read more »

FDA and US Customs and Border Protection seize 1.4 million illegal vapes

On Thursday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that, alongside the US Customs and Border Protection, it had seized approximately 1.4 million units of unauthorized e-cigarette products, including popular brands... Read more »

Road safety agency proposes alcohol prevention technology for new cars 

Preventing traffic-related deaths is a priority, particularly since the number of fatalities has been steadily increasing in the last few years. To try and address this issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety... Read more »

Mortgage rates are declining – but will it make homes more affordable? 

After rising to nearly 8% in October, mortgage rates are now declining. Over the past fortnight, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate reached 7.03%. Rates fell by 69 basis points since reaching the... Read more »

Experts warn pet owners about a new respiratory illness 

As the cold and flu season continues, experts have warned pet owners that a new type of respiratory illness is now affecting dogs, and researchers are still unsure about the disease.  It’s... Read more »

23andMe users could be affected by recent data breach 

Data from nearly 7 million 23andMe users has been compromised in a recent data breach, impacting almost half of the platform’s total user base.  The popular DNA testing company, known for helping... Read more »