In a single year, up to 243 million females can experience intimate partner violence. Unfortunately, domestic violence cases significantly spiked throughout the U.S. since 2020 as the pandemic saw a significant rise in calls to helplines. Downloads of spyware used to help guard against cyberstalking also increased. The rates of domestic violence have jumped by
Across the globe, billions of financial transactions happen every day, specifically, nearly 369 billion purchases, over 1 billion credit card transactions, and over 319k new credit originations. Because of this sheer transaction volume, sustainability is becoming one of the most important topics for the financial industry and its consumers, and green trends are becoming more
As we enter year 3 of the pandemic, Americans are more stressed than ever. Nearly 2 in 3 Americans reported that they desperately need a vacation. Nearly half of us find ourselves too anxious to sleep many nights. World events have put a lot on our minds. So many of us are stressed and not
With access to the internet comes the potential for kids to be exposed to its inappropriate content as well. Given the pandemic-induced increase in time spent accessing the web, exposure to the darker sides has increased jointly. Today, 70%, the vast majority of children, have unintentionally beheld this harmful internet content through too much screen
Escaping into the outdoors, exploring nature in an untraveled place, comes with a fair share of advantages. Nature-oriented trips air on the side of being pet and child-friendly, offering fun for the whole family and furry friends too. Voyages to natural wonders also offer flexibility in mode of transportation, as with RVs, campers, or old-fashioned
Many companies are experiencing worker shortages after the pandemic. To compensate, many businesses are hiring people too quickly and it is leading to major consequences. Sometimes people just don’t fit the environment of a company or the position they were hired for, but due to the lack of candidates for positions there are times when
We don’t give much thought to the quality of the air we breathe unless something draws our attention to it. The things that may trigger thoughts of the air around us are a change in color, odor, environmental factors, or even a potential contamination due to a global pandemic. There are many pollutants and allergens
We’ve been spending more time than ever at home during the pandemic, which has meant many of us have felt the need to upgrade our homes. One of the most important things for me in a home is comfort. From ensuring my family members can easily access my second floor with the help of a
Over the past couple of years, you might have found it difficult to source your favourite fruits or berries, a particular type of fish you like, or even a bunch of flowers to help celebrate a special occasion. The reason behind this could be because of three little words: perishable air cargo. Since the onset
The housing market is very healthy in a number of locations in the US. People seem to be flocking to new cities due to getting the opportunity to work remotely. You are going to want to maximize your investment on your home by sprucing it up before listing it. There are certain improvements that you
