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Economic Development
Since January 2014 the World Bank Group has analyzed two questions regarding competitive cities: 1) What makes a city competitive; and 2) How can more cities become competitive. This analysis shows that the competitiveness of cities can improve issues relating to poverty and daily living. Competitive cities create several million …
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States of Incarceration: The Global Context 2024
Safety & Security
Prison Policy Initiative (PPI) states that the United States of America has the highest incarceration rate of any independent democracy on earth. Taking into account U.S. states and territories, PPI found that El Salvador has the highest incarceration rate, and Massachusetts with the lowest rate. Despite this, Massachusetts would rank …
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In this Bloomberg video, mathematician Hannah Fry explores the issue of water scarcity and the growing global tensions as water becomes a more valuable resource than oil. These issues combined call for greater technological advances to secure the world’s future needs. In the video, current innovative technologies and strategies to …
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An interesting video that showcases what a future might look like when AI is the sole educator. At Alpha School in Texas, USA, AI is used to teach students math, science, reading, writing, etc., with personalized lessons. In addition, the AI tutor, a suite of AI powered apps, tracks students’ …
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Toronto Neighbourhood launches unique program to provide meals for those in need
Food Security
This blogTO article highlights a community initiative aimed at tackling food insecurity: the Nourish a Neighbour program. Launched in February 2024 by NeighbourLink North York, in collaboration with Gift Local Toronto, this program empowers community members to buy an additional meal at participating restaurants for someone in need. Currently, there …
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Sam Altman's basic-income study is out. Here's what it found.
Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Year in Review
In 2019, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, and his team initiated a study to assess the effects of guaranteed basic income by providing 1000 low-income participants with $1000 a month for 3 years. They found positive impacts as those who received basic income were able to increase their spending …
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Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) News shares an interview with Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, who highlights the increasing stress and mental health struggles many parents face. As part of his research, he found that 48% of parents are overwhelmed by stress and 68% experience loneliness and desperation. This is particularly …
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