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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

People who grew up calculating whether they could afford both the drink and the entree before anyone else sat down don't stop doing that math when they earn six figures. The arithmetic isn't financial anymore. It's a loyalty ritual to a younger version of themselves who promised never to be caught without an exit. - Silicon Canals

Child poverty in the U.S. leads to adult poverty more than in Denmark, Germany, the UK, or Australia, with lasting effects beyond financial circumstances.
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Venture
fromHackernoon
10 months ago

The Untold Worker Exploitation Behind Large Language Models | HackerNoon

The demand for data in AI development has surged, changing dynamics in technology and society.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago

NYC bakes in first major heat wave of 2025, but not everyone feels the heat equally | amNewYork

The ongoing heat wave poses severe health risks, particularly for low-income and Black communities in New York City.
Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
10 months ago

Can't Afford an Ebike? Borrow One for Free From a Lending Library

Madison's ebike library demonstrates innovative transportation solutions enhancing access and affordability for lower-income communities.
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