April 14, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Equifax’s 2024 Global Consumer Credit Trends Report offers a broad analysis of consumer credit conditions across ten countries, leveraging the Equifax Cloud™ for enhanced data insights. The report highlights trends in consumer credit demand, debt, delinquencies, and credit card usage, alongside inflation trends. Continue reading
Why the energy transition won’t be green until mine waste disasters are prevented
Eva Marquis, University of Exeter and Karen Hudson-Edwards, University of Exeter
On February 18, contamination in the Kafue river, Zambia, led to a mass death of fish. Its water turned a deathly grey and adjacent farmland was poisoned. The drinking water it supplied to half a million residents of the town of Kitwe was suddenly cut off.
People trust legal advice generated by ChatGPT more than a lawyer – new study
Eike Schneiders, University of Southampton; Joshua Krook, University of Southampton, and Tina Seabrooke, University of Southampton
People who aren’t legal experts are more willing to rely on legal advice provided by ChatGPT than by real lawyers – at least, when they don’t know which of the two provided the advice. Continue reading
PRICE HIKES VARY ACROSS 10 POPULAR CATEGORIES AS GROCERY INFLATION EASES IN Q1 2025
Grocery price inflation in the U.S. continued to cool in the first quarter of 2025, with a few tariff-related exceptions, according to data from Catalina’s robust, real-time Shopper Intelligence Platform. Catalina’s Shopping Basket Index (SBI), which tracks the aggregate average price changes of 10 common grocery product categories, reveals an overall inflation rate of 2% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Continue reading
Freedom Seder LA Brings Together Black, Jewish, and Black-Jewish Leaders for an Evening of Unity and Liberation
Hosted by CNN commentator Van Jones, Bishop-Designate Michael Fisher of Greater Zion Church Family, CAA’s Deborah Marcus, Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback of Stephen Wise Temple, and Amanda Berman, founder of Zioness, the event, rooted in the traditions of Passover and the story of the Exodus, celebrated Black, Jewish, and Black-Jewish liberation and solidarity. Continue reading
viaim Hosts World’s First Silent Party in Shanghai, Empowering Inclusive Communication Through AI on Earth Day 2025
On April 22, viaim hosted the world’s first “Silent Party” in Shanghai, harnessing its innovative AI-powered RecDot earbuds to bridge communication gaps and empower barrier-free interactions. Dedicated to inclusivity and environmental sustainability, the event celebrated Earth Day by uniting diverse communities, particularly highlighting hearing-impaired individuals, through music and cutting-edge technology. Continue reading
Weekly Recap: 15 Health Press Releases You Need to See
A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire this week, including the first use of Johnson & Johnson’s robotic surgical system and a staggering global statistic on pediatric antimicrobial resistance. Continue reading
The Code: Education Platforms – Revolutionizing How We Learn and Grow
Traditional education models are being redefined by digital platforms, offering flexibility, accessibility, and practical application. In today’s competitive landscape, continuous learning is essential for professionals across industries, including entrepreneurs, sales experts, and network marketers. Continue reading
This Week in Tech News: 15 Stories You Need to See
A roundup of the most newsworthy tech announcements from PR Newswire this week, including Sapiens Expanding in APAC, SAS’ Whale Protection Program and DeFi Technologies Launching the Kenya Digital Exchange. Continue reading
Bayer Opens Zambia Maize Seed Facility for Food Security
March 21, 2025 /Mpelembe Network/ — Bayer inaugurated a new maize seed production facility in Zambia with a €32 million investment, aiming to significantly boost the supply of high-yielding seeds to Sub-Saharan African smallholder farmers. Continue reading
