Israel’s productivity falls behind G7, education crisis threatens economy
Israel has fallen from outperforming the world’s leading advanced economies on a key productivity measure to trailing them,…
Why is dengue spreading while malaria has declined?
As rising temperatures reshape mosquito-borne disease risks worldwide, researchers reveal why dengue is expanding while malaria has historically…
People in China earn between US$7 and US$15,000 by licensing faces to AI content producers
In China, an increasing number of digital face-licensing platforms are connecting ordinary individuals with content creators, enabling them…
Exact amount of money needed to retire comfortably revealed
Aussies now need more money in their superannuation to retire comfortably, as retiree living costs rise at a…
Dr. Anthony Robbins, Who Expanded Health Care for the Poor, Dies at 85
Anthony William Robbins was born on Jan. 9, 1941, in Manhattan. His father, I.D. Robbins, was a civic…
Israel food aid demand rises 32% ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Demand for food assistance in Israel has risen by 32% ahead of the Tishrei holidays, reflecting deepening economic…
TDRI says 30-year savings system still leaves elderly Thais poor, urges auto-enrolment
Savings incentives reach only a minority Thailand already offers a broad range of retirement savings tools, including provident…
Global child immunization rates stall despite minor pandemic recovery
In 2025, 90% of infants globally – or nearly 116 million – received at least one dose of…
The state pension is a welfare benefit, no matter how hard you worked
In theory, the triple lock on the state pension, which guarantees that pension incomes rise by either 2.5…
Gut-friendly diet linked to lower mortality risk in coronary heart disease
A national analysis suggests that diets that support a healthier gut microbiota may help identify coronary heart disease…
Israel’s golden age and its social Darwinist turn
As Latet marks its 30th anniversary, I look back from a position few observers have had: 30 years…
AACR report highlights unequal burden of cancer in the United States
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today released its Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2026, a comprehensive analysis…