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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next
Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the combination of drought, winds from a high-pressure system, and a passing hurricane led to a compound climate catastrophe in Maui.
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‘Unluckiest generation’ falters in boomer-dominated market for homes
Joseph Gyourko of the Wharton School says that high interest rates for mortgages are a burden on young people who don’t have the higher salaries of some older Americans.
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Adulting 101: How to navigate big decisions when your parents disapprove
Stewart Friedman of the Wharton School provides tips to help adults in their twenties navigate tensions about careers, relationships, and big life choices with their parents.
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Overstock is now Bed Bath & Beyond. Here’s what you need to know
Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School says that Overstock’s name has been a liability for the company.
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Meet PublicSq., the ‘anti-woke’ marketplace backed by Donald Trump Jr.
Americus Reed of the Wharton School says that the past decade has seen a profound rise in companies branding themselves as “purpose-driven.”
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How a renowned fertility doctor profits from an unproven supplement
Steven Joffe of the Perelman School of Medicine says that there aren’t enough safeguards in place to ensure that medical professionals are selling products to patients in patients’ best interests.
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We are living through Earth’s hottest month on record, scientists say
Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that it would take truly dramatic cooling in the waning days of the month to offset the warmth observed over the past few weeks.
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Why experts aren’t all that concerned about Biden’s and Trump’s ages
An analysis of Social Security Administration data conducted by Samuel Preston of the School of Arts & Sciences is cited.
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Five ways to sleep better during a heat wave without blasting the AC
Mathias Basner of the Perelman School of Medicine comments that on nights above 86 degrees Fahrenheit, people slept about 14 minutes less on average and may not feel as restored in the morning as they should.
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Biden administration announces $39 billion in student loan forgiveness
Laura Perna of the Graduate School of Education comments that to attend college, many students have to borrow money.