Extreme weather caused by climate change is raising food prices worldwide, study says | CNN Business

July 22, 2025July 21, 2025 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Extreme weather caused by climate change is driving up the prices of basic food products worldwide and posing wider risks to society, a new study has found.

The cost of a wide range of goods – from potatoes in Britain to coffee in Brazil – saw dramatic spikes in recent years due to weather conditions that were “so extreme they exceeded all historical precedent prior to 2020,” according to the study led by Maximillian Kotz of the Barcelona Supercomputer Center.

Previous studies have examined how high temperatures have affected the cost of food produce in the long term, by impacting yields and hitting supply chains. The new research, published Monday, looked at 16 examples across 18 countries around the world where prices spiked in the short term as a result of either extreme heat, drought, or heavy precipitation between 2022 and 2024.

New York to Los Angeles in 3 hours? Executive order could make it possible by 2027, reopening the door for commercial supersonic flight | Live Science

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Supersonic commercial travel could soon be coming to the U.S. following a new executive order lifting a 52-year ban on overland commercial supersonic flights.

While supersonic flights could cross the Atlantic, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) banned overland commercial supersonic flights in 1973 in response to public pressure over noise concerns. The new executive order, issued on June 6, lifts that ban and lays out a timeline for the introduction of noise-based certification rules for supersonic flights.

This move could cut travel time between New York and Los Angeles almost in half, from six to just 3.5 hours.

Career Risks Worth Taking | Business News Daily

July 1, 2025June 30, 2025 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Taking a leap of faith is risky, especially with something as important as your career. But some risks are worth taking. If you play your cards right, you could achieve more than you ever thought possible. Although a career risk may not be easy, here are four that are often worth taking.

4 career risks worth taking

If you’re thinking about making any one of these big career moves, it could be well worth the risk.

1. Choosing a job based on culture rather than salary

When choosing between two jobs, you might be tempted to take the one accompanied by the higher salary. Although you want a job that pays enough to cover your expenses, money isn’t always the most important aspect of a job and you shouldn’t accept a role based on salary alone. A higher salary often comes with higher demands and that doesn’t always equate to a good working experience.

How to Search for a Job in the Digital Age | Business News Daily

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Searching and applying for jobs is nothing like it used to be. Gone are the days of physically handing in or mailing your resume and waiting for a call about the position. Now, nearly all job search communications happen electronically. Since the employer isn’t likely to see your face and interact with you until you’re invited in for an interview, the paperwork and the way you follow up must be on point.

From applying to jobs to following up after an interview, here’s everything you need to know about finding employment in the digital age.

What you need to know about job searching in the digital age

Technological advancements in hiring and employee recruitment have exploded over the past 10 years, creating a challenging landscape for job seekers.

The Art of Asking: A Guide to Deeper Connections Through Thoughtful Questions | LifeHack

June 30, 2025June 29, 2025 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

In today’s fast-paced world of quick chats and surface-level conversations, the ability to foster meaningful connections has become increasingly valuable. At the heart of this skill lies something deceptively simple yet powerful: asking good questions. Not just any questions, but ones that encourage deeper thinking and authentic sharing, leading to stronger relationships both personally and professionally.

Think about the last time you felt truly understood during a conversation. In these moments, it’s often not just what we say, but what we’re asked that makes the difference. The right question can unlock thoughts and feelings we didn’t even know we wanted to share.

How to Be Happy: Simple Steps to Rediscover Joy in Everyday Life | LifeHack

June 30, 2025June 29, 2025 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Let’s face it. Happiness feels so out of reach. We see snapshots of perfect lives on social media, face nonstop demands at work, and get lost in a sea of information that only seems to remind us of what we’re missing. It’s exhausting, and it’s easy to feel like we’re falling short. But deep down, we all want the same thing—to feel happy, to feel like we’re enough. That’s a longing we can all relate to.

This guide isn’t about quick fixes or fleeting mood boosts. Instead, it’s about creating meaningful habits, embracing small changes, and cultivating the resilience to face life’s ups and downs. Let’s dive into how you can build a life that feels more joyful, one intentional step at a time.

The 6 Biggest Email Marketing Challenges and How To Fix Them | Business.com

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Email is an effective and affordable marketing tactic. Implementing email marketing is straightforward, thanks to email templates and platforms that allow you to segment your lists and track results. Notably, email helps you deliver personalized content based on customer purchase history and prospect engagement and customers can respond directly to offers.

However, like all marketing channels, email marketing has its share of obstacles to overcome. We’ll examine the most significant issues plaguing marketers and how to use email marketing best practices to solve them.

Hiring Tips for Businesses: Do’s and Dont’s | Business.com

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Hiring the right employees can help your company grow revenue, take your company in new directions, and make work more enjoyable. However, making a hiring mistake can be costly. Making too many wrong moves can interrupt cash flow, curtail business growth, and cause unnecessary strain on other employees.

Whether you’re looking for in-office or remote workers, here are some of the do’s and don’ts of hiring.

Hiring tips for small businesses

Remember these tips to ensure you hire the employees who will best fit the role and your organization.

I am impressed by Dia browser, but experts say too much AI is bad news | Digital Trends

June 23, 2025June 22, 2025 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

“If you’re not paying for the product, you are the product.”

Bogdan Onikiienko, an engineer at MacPaw, dropped that hard-hitting quote on me after using Dia, a new-age web browser that heavily relies on AI. He found it quite useful but warned me that there are still a few unknowns, especially the privacy aspect.

The biggest tech reality of 2025 is that AI is here to stay. Dia is just trying to do something different with AI by putting it in various corners of the web browsing experience. AI giants like OpenAI are pushing agents such as Operator that can autonomously handle your web browsing tasks.

Thanks to macOS Tahoe, the Mac now feels more homely to iPhone users | Digital Trends

June 23, 2025June 22, 2025 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

It’s been over a week since Apple dropped the first developer preview of macOS Tahoe. Most of the chatter is centered around the glass-inspired design makeover, and deservedly so. For me, Spotlight upgrades, especially the Quick Keys system, have been the standout element.

Yet, as I delved deeper and pushed it as my workhorse computing platform, despite all the bugs and performance snags, I have come to realize that it feels like home. And by that, I mean closer to the iPhone’s native feel than expected.

And it’s not solely due to the aesthetic uniformity, but owing to the functional changes. Apple didn’t only carry over system functionalities, but also some of the iPhone’s defining apps. The Phone app, for example, is one of them. And it’s not a half-hearted attempt either.