Young people feel much more disconnected than boomers in Australia. Why?

Social isolation and economic disadvantage are partly responsible for declining rates in national belonging, a new study ...
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Social Security cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living ...

Unmet Demand for Afterschool Programs Remains Painfully High, With Large Majorities of Middle- and Low-Income Families Shut Out

New Survey of 30,000+ Parents Finds Costs, Accessibility Are Insurmountable Barriers for Many Families, as Support for and Satisfaction with Afterschool Programs GrowWashington, D.C., Oct. 15, 2025 ...

Fed’s Waller Says No Doubt AI Will Boost GDP, National Income

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he’s hopeful artificial intelligence will drive the kind of sustained ...

What are the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage and how much are they worth?

On 1 April 2025, the National Living Wage went up from £11.44 an hour to £12.21, an increase of 6.7%. The government said the increase was worth £1,400 a year for an eligible full-time worker. Younger ...