The extent to which businesses across different industrialized countries can deduct their capital investments as depreciation differs, according to a new study that may help policymakers as well as global tax planners. Processing Content The study, released Monday by the Tax Foundation, found that countries that are part of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and…
A new study found cognitive improvements for shorter durations of eating
In the rapidly densifying landscape of Toronto, where a growing array of boisterous architectural statement pieces compete for attention, a new home designed by interior designer Gillian Gillies stands as a welcome reprieve. Sustainability, so often associated with clinical engineering, soaring towers, expansive campuses, and stark, performance-driven aesthetics, is here reimagined as a “warm embrace.”…
For many Americans, there’s a disconnect between what’s happening on Wall Street and how they’re feeling about their personal finances. The markets have remained resilient despite periods of volatility. But many people nearing retirement are worried about whether their money will last. Much of that anxiety stems from inflation, which, for the first time in…
Gemini / Google A neurotoxin concern has prompted the recall of more than 3,000 gallons of cold brew concentrate distributed by Brooklyn Roasting Company, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Federal regulators say storage conditions may allow the formation of Clostridium botulinum toxin, which can cause a rare but serious paralytic illness called…
More than a third of Americans are facing a scorching heat that threatens to topple temperature records and stress power grids as homeowners and businesses crank up air conditioners to seek relief. More than 134 million people are under some sort of heat warning or advisory across the US on Monday, with the bulk of…
Could AI transformation be exhausting humans rather than optimizing their performance? As artificial intelligence transforms how we work, organizations face a new challenge: ensuring people have the brain health and skills to cope with the cognitive demands of technology. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey Partners Erica Coe and Kana Enomoto, and McKinsey…
Hello, friends! One of our favorite “staycation” activities is to go to local garden nurseries. We go all year round, not just in the spring and summer, but of course it’s extra fun on a nice day. Everywhere we’ve lived I’ve always found at least one beautiful nursery that I love visiting. Often I’ll come…
A former New Hampshire gubernatorial candidate (and state GOP bigwig) has pleaded guilty to his role in a $50 million investment scheme, including charges of securities and investment advisor fraud. According to the Justice Department, Jay Lucas raised money from victims, falsely telling them their funds would go to investments in “early-stage” health and wellness…
USA TODAY Network / Reuters With the national average price of gas topping $4 per gallon for most of the past few months, car buyers have been flocking to hybrid vehicles as they search for ways to maximize the fuel efficiency of their rides. We’ve recently tested two of the most popular hybrids on the…
