Lukas HalimThere is something almost miraculous about holding up a phone in a Lisbon café so it can say your order in Portuguese. Instant translation has made the world feel smaller and more navigable than ever before. But a new Preply survey suggests that by shrinking the distance between languages, the technology may be widening the … Read more
For decades, the American story of tech ambition was centered on fixed locations. In the west, talent flocked to Silicon Valley, and in the east, it headed north to Boston. Everywhere else was considered “flyover territory.” But a new analysis from Altium suggests that it’s time to rethink the U.S. tech landscape. Altium ranked all … Read more
Preply’s travel survey includes vital statistics that reveal important truths about American tourism. Namely, 32% of Americans choose their destination based on whether the locals speak fluent English. They choose destinations not for the food, or the history, or the cost of the flight. Instead, almost a third of American travelers are approaching global travel … Read more
Everything about packaging in the EU is about to change, for the better. By 2030, all packaging must be designed for recycling. Anything below grade C cannot be placed on the market from that date forward. DfR (Design for Recycling) rules will be defined and delegated through acts by 2028 in the EU. They strive … Read more
There was a time when the question of where to begin your life as a young adult had an obvious answer: move where you find work. That work was largely in cities, and the cities were expensive but survivable. Affording the first apartment might have been difficult, but it wasn’t impossible. Unfortunately for a growing … Read more
In the modern era of healthcare, the standard of care is higher than it’s ever been. Not only are the expectations higher on the workers, but legislation is making life much more difficult for healthcare workers. In Norway, for example, blood products must reach wards within 15 minutes. Healthcare reforms have also been seen in … Read more
Insurance premiums on commercial properties / buildings skyrocketed nearly two times between 2013 and 2023, this is from an average of $1,558 per property per recurring month to $2,726. This has been seen to be due to inflation, severe weather changes, ever-rising repair costs between these properties, and insurance continuing to rise every year. While … Read more
Most Americans believe their regional accents are dissolving. When asked why, they listed several culprits, including people moving across state lines (32.8%), social media flattening speech (28.4%), internet slang crowding out local expressions (27.8%), and grandparents not passing down words (23.9%). Only 12.2% of respondents didn’t think accents are disappearing. This is even more interesting … Read more
There’s a difference between the popular imagining of the American economy and the reality recorded in the ledgers. The popular, pop-culture imagining tells a story of factories, fields, assembly lines, and small businesses run out of garages that become international corporations. This is the story politicians reach for when they want to evoke an image … Read more
There was a time when choosing a major was framed as a question of self-discovery. Advice said to follow your interests, and the career part will sort itself out. Student Choice’s 2026 ROI study shows how reliable this advice is, given an average annual price tag of $43,098. The report is careful to note that … Read more
