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asia7 days ago•36 min saved

Singapore's 'FirstDate' Pilot Uses Nobel Algorithm to Match Civil Servants

Singapore’s Government Technology Agency (GovTech) launched 'FirstDate,' a pilot matchmaking service for public sector employees aged 21 to 35. The platform utilizes the Nobel Prize-winning Gale-Shapley algorithm to provide users with a single, stable match per cycle, aiming to reduce 'swipe fatigue' and address the city-state's record-low fertility rate. While the initiative offers identity verification and compatibility scoring, it has sparked debate over its exclusivity to civil servants and age restrictions.

via Fortune|

#asia #demographics #govtech

health7 months ago•5 min saved

Cancer Diagnosis Linked to a Surprising Crime Spike, Danish Study Finds

A Danish study of 368,317 people diagnosed with cancer between 1980 and 2018 finds that crime convictions rise by about 14% within five years of diagnosis (after an initial drop in the first year), with the effect persisting for a decade. The increases are seen in both economic and non-economic crimes and are larger among patients with steeper declines in survival probability and in areas with weaker social support. The researchers suggest policy measures that cushion the economic and social impact of health shocks to reduce this crime spike.

via ScienceAlert|

#cancer #crime #denmark

economy10 months ago•2 min saved

Rebranding 'Trump Accounts' to Shape Financial Futures and Political Neutrality

The article discusses the potential and challenges of a new government initiative to create child savings accounts, aiming to provide financial security and opportunities for children, with hopes for expansion and integration with social programs, while addressing concerns about accessibility and privatization risks.

via Politico|

#child-savings-accounts #economy #financial-inclusion

economy11 months ago•2 min saved

Wealth Gap Widens as Top Billionaires Gain Nearly $700 Billion Since Trump’s Re-election

Since Trump's reelection, the top 10 richest Americans have gained nearly $700 billion, highlighting a significant increase in wealth concentration among the ultra-rich, driven by policies like tax cuts that have widened economic inequality and undermined the financial stability of working-class Americans. Experts call for reforms such as wealth taxes, higher corporate taxes, and social safety net expansions to address this growing disparity.

via Common Dreams|

#billionaires #economy #social-policy

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

DC Cancels 'Red Hood' Series Amid Controversy Over Writer's Social Media Posts

DC Comics canceled the 'Red Hood' series shortly after its release, citing violations of social policy related to Gretchen Felker-Martin's online posts, particularly following her comments on the death of Charlie Kirk. Felker-Martin, a horror author and trans woman, acknowledged warning DC about potential backlash but did not regret her posts, which she felt were justified. The cancellation was abrupt, and Felker-Martin expressed no desire to work with DC again.

via Comic Book Club|

#comic-book-controversy #dc-comics #entertainment

social-policy3 years ago•2 min saved

German Government Boosts Child Allowance and Stimulates Economy with Tax Cuts

Germany's governing coalition has reached an agreement on a new basic child benefit allowance, which will bundle together existing benefits and improve access through digitalization and automation. The initial cost is estimated to be around 2.4 billion euros from 2025, with the cost expected to reach around 6 billion euros in 2028. The compromise clears the way for a corporate tax relief program and is seen as the last major social reform fitting into the government's budgetary framework. The draft law for the basic child allowance will be submitted for consultation before being approved by the cabinet.

via Reuters.com|

#basic-allowance #budgetary-framework #child-benefit

demographics3 years ago•2 min saved

Japan's population continues to decline, immigration efforts prove insufficient.

Japan's population has fallen for the 12th consecutive year, with deaths rising and the birth rate continuing to sink. The population stood at 124.49 million in 2022, representing a decline of 556,000 from the previous year. Japan has one of the lowest birth rates in the world, as well as one of the highest life expectancies, resulting in a swelling elderly population, shrinking workforce, and not enough young people to fill in the gaps. The situation is so dire that Japan's Prime Minister warned lawmakers in January that the country is "on the brink of not being able to maintain social functions" due to the falling birth rate.

via CNN|

#aging-population #birth-rate #demographics