Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in an Oct. 12 press release he was directing the New York City Police Department to conduct a review of its use-of-force policies and practices. The mayor’s office … more

Amazon reports that online purchases create significant economic ripple effects, supporting $183.9 billion in U.S.  more

The 74 reports that AI has exposed a long-standing issue of low student motivation in schools, pushing educators to prioritize meaningful, challenging work over grades. more

TrustedFirms.io reports that 97% of Americans worry about online business legitimacy, leading many to avoid purchases due to fraud fears and limited information. more

Intuit TurboTax reports that discussing holiday spending in October can help you set limits and reduce financial pressure before the season begins. more

Knowable Magazine reports that workplace surveillance is rising due to AI, with many employees monitored in real time.  more

Campus Insights Media on behalf of Pennsylvania State University reports on how parents can help scared children enjoy Halloween.  more

(BPT) - Sponsored by Chase Home LendingKey takeaways:First-time homebuyers can feel intimidated by the homebuying process. However, there are resources that can help them prepare to enter the housing … more

There is no single way to tell the story of the ‘Ramayana.’ People from different religious traditions and cultural backgrounds have reimagined the epic in countless ways. more

(BPT) - After years of neutral, one-size-fits-all rooms, homeowners are looking for spaces that feel like their own, with finishes that get better with age and layouts that fit how they really live. … more