According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday, August saw record-breaking rates of Americans leaving their jobs.
Author: Wyatte Grantham-Philips, USA TODAY
Lego announces plans to remove gender stereotypes from toys, following global survey
A global study by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media found that harmful gender stereotypes persist in children’s activities.
Goodbye, heels and skirts. Airline finally gives female flight attendants a ‘comfort’ look
SkyUp Airlines is putting an end to skirt-and-heel uniforms for female flight attendants. The new look will include an orange suit and Nike sneakers.
This exoplanet rains iron. And scientists say temperatures can hit a scorching 4,000 degrees
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Woman finds 4-carat yellow diamond at Arkansas state park. And she gets to take it home
Within an hour of searching at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park, Noreen Wredberg found the 4.38-carat gem sitting right on top of the ground.
Digital images sell for millions: These NFTs sold for ridiculously high prices
From works of art to historical sports clips, NFTs are selling for millions. Here’s a list of some of the largest purchases in the last year.
Frustrated by half-used ketchup packets? Heinz’s ‘Packet Roller’ may be the solution
Kraft Heinz says its “Packet Roller” will squeeze out every last drop of sauce from your takeout condiments.
Why are we addicted to pumpkin spice? Perception researchers stress the power of fall scents
Perception researchers at Johns Hopkins University say the scent of this autumn flavor triggers familiar, cozy memories of this time of year.
The Dutch are the world’s tallest people. But they’re getting shorter, study shows
The average height in the Netherlands has been the world’s tallest for years. But recent findings show that the Dutch are now getting shorter.
COVID baby boom? No, 2020 triggered a baby bust – and that will have lasting impacts
Early in the pandemic, there were jokes about baby boom—but we’ll actually see a bust. The U.S. could have up to half a million fewer births in 2021.