Americans spending more for the holidays despite dour economic views CBS News Americans spending more for the holidays despite dour economic views Kent Smetters of the Wharton School comments on a widening behavioral gap in holiday spending between high-income and lower-income households.
Smartphones at age 12 linked to worse health Axios Smartphones at age 12 linked to worse health According to a Penn study, preteens who own smartphones are likelier to have depression, obesity and insufficient sleep than their peers.
Fatigue is still a safety risk for air travel Philadelphia Inquirer Fatigue is still a safety risk for air travel A 2008 Penn study found that sleep-deprived TSA agents were less able to detect weapons in bags.
Kids who have smartphones by age 12 have higher risk of depression, obesity ABC News Kids who have smartphones by age 12 have higher risk of depression, obesity The earlier a child receives a smartphone, the greater their risk of developing certain negative health conditions, according to a study by Ran Barzilay of the Perelman School of Medicine.
Firms harness AI tools in search for competitive edge Financial Times Firms harness AI tools in search for competitive edge About half of finance and accounting professionals now use AI every day, compared with 33 per cent last year, according to a Wharton School study.
Smartphones could be putting your kids at risk CNN Smartphones could be putting your kids at risk A study by Ran Barzilay of the Perelman School of Medicine finds that early adolescents who get phones at younger ages are more likely to have obesity, be depressed, and not get enough sleep.
Holiday traditions, more than deals, draw Philly-area Black Friday shoppers to Cherry Hill Mall Philadelphia Inquirer Holiday traditions, more than deals, draw Philly-area Black Friday shoppers to Cherry Hill Mall Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School talks about the omni-channel experience of stores attracting clients in person and online.
Odd lots: This is why credit card interest rates are so high Bloomberg Odd lots: This is why credit card interest rates are so high Itamar Dreschsler of the Wharton School discusses the costs of running a credit card operation and explains what borrowers are really paying for.
Penn Museum opens new interactive exhibit highlighting history of Indigenous peoples KYW Newsradio (Philadelphia) Penn Museum opens new interactive exhibit highlighting history of Indigenous peoples Megan C. Kassabaum of the Penn Museum introduces the new North American Native Gallery.
Reeves has reassured the bond vigilantes but tests to come Financial Times Reeves has reassured the bond vigilantes but tests to come Mohamed El-Erian of the Wharton School writes about the U.K. budget.