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Robot Nurses Will Make Shortages Obsolete

By 2022, one million nurse jobs will be unfilled—leaving patients with lower quality care and longer waits. But what if robots could do the job?<p>For years, the U.S. has experienced a shortage of registered nurses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that while the number of nurses will increase …

India signs $9 billion deal to buy French fighter jets

World's biggest arms importer agrees to buy 36 jets, ending 18 months of wrangling over terms.<p>India has signed a deal to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from France for around $8.7bn, the country's first major acquisition of combat planes in two decades and a boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's …

Bernie Sanders' brother in bid for Cameron's UK MP seat

UK-based Larry Sanders, 82, will represent the Green Party in the race for former British PM David Cameron's seat.<p>The brother of Bernie Sanders, the former US presidential nominee for the Democratic Party, has announced that he will be running for a seat in the British parliament, vacated last week …

Sri Lanka: Ancient innovations tackle water shorages

In a village of abandoned wells, ancient water management techniques are throwing a lifeline to desperate villagers.<p><b>Puhudiwula, Sri Lanka -</b> The wells' open mouths are encircled by smooth grey cement walls, but the cool water collecting in the shadowy depths are left unused. Though new and …

Kenya: Telling the story of Turkana, one film at a time

Using video cameras, citizen journalists capture the realities of life and poverty up close in this part of Kenya.<p><b>Turkana, Kenya -</b> Around Lodwar, a town in the arid Turkana region of northwestern Kenya, Carol Akai and Bedan Lomor are recognised by the video cameras they carry.<p>They are on a mission …

The Director of 'Operation Avalanche' Explains the Power of Conspiracy Theories

Matt Johnson doesn't believe in conspiracy theories, but his latest film makes a hell of an argument for one of America's most mythical ones. <i>Operation Avalanche</i> follows Matt (played by Johnson), a 1960s CIA agent/filmmaker who is sent sort-of undercover to infiltrate NASA and find a mole during the …

Celebrating the Second Coming of Britain's Bernie Sanders

<i>This article originally appeared on VICE US</i><p>Jeremy Corbyn just thumped Owen Smith in the Labour leadership race, with just under 62 percent of the vote. I'm in Liverpool for the Labour party conference and am pretty sure some Corbynistas are gonna get party-drunk fairly soon, but the immediate …

What Would Happen If Young People Stopped Having Babies?

<i>This article originally appeared on VICE US</i><p>Young people have caught on to the fact that babies are one of the worst things that can happen to you. And due to an ongoing recession, and the mega-costs associated with having kids, this generation has hit the record for lowest reproduction rates of any …

How Jean Grae, an Actress and Musician, Spends Her Sundays

Jean Grae, born Tsidi Ibrahim, made a name for herself as an underground M.C. alongside friends and fellow hip-hop artists like Talib Kweli in the 1990s. She later produced and starred in the comedic online series “Life With Jeannie.” On Oct. 2, she will host the Golden Probes, a satirical ceremony …

Drawn to a Jazzwoman and Her Trumpet’s Clarion Call

On their first official date, Bria Skonberg, the jazz trumpeter and vocalist, and Matthew Papper, who would later become the artistic director of Town Hall, circumnavigated Manhattan in a yellow cab. More than twice.<p>It’s not that they found taxi rides especially romantic, but it was the only place …

What Should You Choose: Time or Money?

Given the choice between more time or more money, which would you pick? For a beach vacation, you might pay more for a direct flight to gain a couple of extra hours getting sand between your toes. On the other hand, you might take a better-paying job that requires late nights at the office.<p>One of …

Rural Indian Girls Chase Big-City Dreams

BANGALORE, India — The factory floor is going full throttle when the new girls walk in. Everywhere is the thrumming of sewing machines, the hum of fans, the faint burning smell of steam irons. On narrow tables that run between the machines, half-assembled Marks & Spencer miniskirts are thrust …

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How Exercise Can Help Stop Your Food Cravings

Small bursts of exercise can help curb cravings<p>Could the solution to post-study session cravings be a 15-minute jaunt on the treadmill? According to recent research in the journal <i>Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,</i> short but strenuous workouts may curb the hunger pangs that tend to follow …

Cheers! ‘Hangover-Free Alcohol’ Could Be on the Way

"Alcosynth" produces similar effects to alcohol, but doesn't cause nausea or headaches<p>A British researcher says he has discovered a synthetic alcohol which allows drinkers to enjoy the sensation of being drunk without the negative side effects that usually follow.<p>David Nutt, a professor at Imperial …

9 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Getting Rich

Profitable ways to retrain your brain<p>Building wealth is about more than just hitting a number. It’s also about cultivating the habits of mind that make saving second nature—or at least a whole lot less painful. But as anyone who’s ever tried to get in shape can tell you, changing behavior isn’t …

This Is Usain Bolt’s Unlikely Inspiration

Don't laugh<p>Usain Bolt has always admitted his disdain for training. So who’s the person he singles out for inspiring him over the past year, who may have played a role in Bolt winning three more gold medals—and thrilling the world—during last month’s Rio Olympics?<p>Kevin Hart, naturally.<p>Yes, Bolt …

Study: Learn New Skills Faster - Motto

It’s as easy as making one simple change<p>You probably practice your favorite hobby for the simple reason that it’s fun, but there are other reasons having an after-hours pastime is awesome. Not only does science show that hobbies can boost your work performance, but many of them, from playing video …

10 Things to Know About Money Before You’re 20

Remember these rules and you'll be ahead of the game<p>Remember these rules and you'll be ahead of the game.<p>A recent study by education tech company EverFi found that the average U.S. college student can answer only about a third of basic financial questions correctly. That’s a shame: America’s …

4 Financial Habits of Highly Successful People

Farnoosh Torabi shares some of what she's learned in reporting for her new podcast.<p>Stephen Covey, author of the wildly successful book <i>7 Habits of Highly Effective People,</i> wrote, “Depending on what they are, our habits will either make us or break us. We become what we repeatedly do.”<p>It’s true. …

Here’s How to Enable Offline Maps in the Google Maps App

The feature can be a huge help when traveling internationally—or just navigating from the subway<p>Google Maps has a hidden offline feature that can be used anywhere.<p>It may be 2015 but Zuckerberg’s mission to get the whole world on the Internet has yet to be fulfilled. Thankfully, Google Maps has a …

Healthy Foods That Practically Don't Expire - Motto

These foods are staples for any kitchen pantry<p>While it’s true that many shelf-stable foods are often loaded with preservatives (think condiments, lunch meats, and bags of chips), a number of good-for-you foods <i>naturally</i> last for a long time. Stock up on these staples whenever it’s convenient, and …

6 Things the Most Productive People Do Every Day

Ever feel like you’re just not getting enough done?<p><b>Know how many days per week you’re actually productive?</b><p><b>About 3:</b><p>People work an average of 45 hours a week; they consider about 17 of those hours to be unproductive (U.S.: 45 hours a week; 16 hours are considered unproductive).<p>We could all be …

Why Technology Has Not Killed the Period. Period.

A new study finds that the period serves important functions in the very text messages that are supposed to spell its demise<p>There are punctuation symbols that have largely gone the way of the dodo. But while National Punctuation Day, Sept. 24, may be an occasion to pour one out for the pilcrow, …

9 Rules For Emailing From Google Exec Eric Schmidt

In a new book out this week chock full of Google-flavored business wisdom, How Google Works, Google executive chairman and former CEO Eric Schmidt and former Senior Vice President of Products Jonathan Rosenberg share nine insightful rules for emailing (or gmailing!) like a professional<p>Communication …

The Best Free Thing To Do in Each State (and DC)

Pull out your camera, not your wallet.<p>When you’re on vacation and nearly every step you make takes a bite out of your wallet, the most beautiful sight may just be a four-letter word: FREE. Of course, sometimes you get what you pay for, but there are plenty of truly cool and totally gratis …

How to Actually Start Living Within Your Means

Step one: start slow.<p>We could all stand to be more frugal. After all, who doesn’t like to save money? But it isn’t always easy to curb our spending habits, and sometimes trying to find the best deal can feel like a chore. Unfortunately, entering the frugal lifestyle isn’t the easiest thing to do. …

The Best Islands You've Never Heard Of

Just north of the Canadian border, the Gulf Islands are a rich playground of food, art, and the good life.<p>We all come here by water.<p>Five thousand …

20 Pizzas to Eat in Italy Before You Die

Advertisement<p>20 Pizzas to Eat in Italy Before You Die<p>Best Pizza in Unexpected Places<p>0 of 22<p>To create a compendium of 1,705 best pizzerias operating in the world today, <i>Where to Eat Pizza'</i>s Daniel Young culled recommendations from over 1,000 experts in 48 countries—including 179 pizza informants in …

How To Monogram

Monograms are an essential element of Southern style. They can also be complicated.<p>Monograms are an essential element of Southern style. Let’s get …