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The Friendship Recession: Why Adults Are Struggling To Build Close Relationships. Top Story - March 2026.
This is a universal phenomenon that is affecting both individual and collective psyches. Humans thrive on companionship. The pandemic is solely to blame, however that particular far from auspicious time is not really to blame. The no-friends-trend-turned-friendship-recession, bringing forth the loneliness epidemic was a thing before 2020.
By Justine Crowley25 days ago in Psyche
Rant of a Human Being Trying to Survive 2026. Content Warning.
Rant of a Human Being Trying to Survive 2026 This is my first draft that I wrote. I thought it was too potent, raw, and political. However, it is not political. It is about human suffering, dignity, and living each day on Earth.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 25 days ago in The Swamp
Stanislav Kondrashov on US Banking Regulation and the Changing Shape of Basel III
Adjustments to banking regulation rarely attract widespread attention, yet they often influence how credit moves through the economy. The latest proposals from US regulators fall into this category. By reconsidering parts of the Basel III framework, policymakers are signalling a shift in how they balance financial stability with economic activity.
By Stanislav Kondrashov25 days ago in Trader
Clinical Nutrition Market Trends: Medical Nutrition Growth & Forecast to 2033. AI-Generated.
Clinical Nutrition Market Overview: Growing recognition of nutrition as a core pillar of medical treatment is reshaping how healthcare systems around the world approach patient care. Rising rates of chronic illness, an aging global population, and increasing awareness of malnutrition's clinical consequences are all pushing clinical nutrition to the forefront of modern medicine. According to IMARC Group's latest research, the global clinical nutrition market size reached USD 55.8 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 104.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% during 2025–2033. Asia Pacific currently dominates the market, holding the largest regional market share, driven by the rapid rise of chronic disease burden, a swelling geriatric population, and expanding healthcare access across the region.
By Suhaira Yusuf25 days ago in Futurism
Anna Vlasenko on Canadian vs German Media, ARD, and Wartime Reporting in Ukraine
Anna Vlasenko is a Kyiv-based Ukrainian journalist, media producer, and fixer who has reported on Russia’s full-scale invasion for international outlets. Public profiles identify her work with German broadcaster ARD and as a freelance writer for The Globe and Mail. Her bylines also appear in Global News, including field reporting from liberated villages, civilian convoy attacks, and war-crimes investigations in 2022. In 2023, she was shortlisted for the Kurt Schork Awards’ News Fixer category, recognition reserved for journalists and fixers covering conflict, corruption, and injustice. Her work sits at the intersection of local knowledge, frontline reporting, and cross-border production today.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen25 days ago in Interview
Princess Yoshiko Kawashima
A Princess Caught Between Worlds Yoshiko Kawashima in her high school days (Wikipedia) Princess Yoshiko Kawashima, born Aisin Gioro Xianyu in 1907, was never destined for an ordinary life. As a descendant of the Manchu Qing Dynasty’s imperial family, she had royal blood running through her veins, but after the dynasty fell in 1912, she was sent to Japan and raised by Naniwa Kawashima, a nationalist with his own ambitions. Stripped from her homeland, she grew up navigating a strange, shifting identity — was she Manchu? Was she Japanese? Or was she simply a survivor?
By J.B. Miller25 days ago in History
Saudi Arabia Airport Equipment Market Insights: Cargo Handling, Passenger Services & Future Opportunities. AI-Generated.
According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, the Saudi Arabia ground support equipment market size reached USD 152.3 Million in 2024. The market is projected to reach USD 275.6 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.11% during 2025-2033.
By Shubham Sharma 25 days ago in Futurism
EdTech and Digital Literacy Market to Surpass USD 790 Billion By 2034. AI-Generated.
Market Overview The global EdTech and Digital Literacy market is projected to reach approximately USD 790 billion by 2034, rising from USD 122.4 billion in 2024, reflecting a strong compound annual growth rate of 20.5% during the forecast period. This growth is being supported by the increasing importance of digital skills, the expansion of online education platforms, and the integration of technology into traditional learning environments.
By Roberto Crum25 days ago in Futurism
Data Analytics in EdTech Market to hit USD 102.7 Billion By 2034. AI-Generated.
Market Overview The global Data Analytics in EdTech market is projected to reach approximately USD 102.7 billion by 2034, rising from USD 13.5 billion in 2024, registering a strong compound annual growth rate of 22.5% during the forecast period. This growth reflects the increasing reliance on data-driven decision-making across educational institutions, where analytics tools are being used to improve learning outcomes, optimize teaching strategies, and enhance administrative efficiency.
By Roberto Crum25 days ago in Education
