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Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat remain widely used among U.S. teens; some say they’re on these sites almost constantly
By Michelle Faverio and Olivia Sidoti
Pew Study relating to teen social media and technology usage
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/12/12/teens-social-media-and-technology-2024/
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West Virginia Department of Human Services Completes First In-Depth Homelessness Study
Research
What are the fastest-growing professions in America?
Wind turbine service technician is the fastest-growing occupation in the country; the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects open roles for the job could grow 60% by 2033.
Updated November 8, 2024 by the USAFacts team
Renewable energy production will drive much of American job growth over the next decade: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), wind turbine service technicians, solar photovoltaic installers, and nurse practitioner roles are expected to have the highest rate of growth by 2033.
https://usafacts.org/articles/what-are-the-fastest-growing-professions-in-america/
Also see:
The Top 50 employers for high school graduates
Everyone Is Capable of Mathematical Thinking—Yes, Even You
Mathematician David Bessis claims that mathematical thinking isn’t what you think it is, and that everyone can benefit from doing more of it.
https://www.wired.com/story/everyone-is-capable-of-mathematical-thinking-yes-even-you/
An Uncertain Future Requires Uncertain Prediction Skills
Forecasting is both art and science, reliant on both rigor and luck—but you can develop a mindset that anticipates and plans ahead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyYpmAg3g0w&t=2s
Here’s how old the typical U.S. homebuyer is today
By Megan Cerullo / Edited By Alain Sherter /November 5, 2024 / 5:26 PM EST / CBS News
It is a marker of the challenges of getting on the property train in the U.S. these days: The typical homebuyer today is older than ever, as well as wealthier, new data shows.
The average age of homebuyers in 2024 was 56, a record high, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), highlighting the impact of soaring housing prices and elevated mortgage rates. That’s up from 49-years-old last year, the trade group found.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/buying-a-house-first-time-homebuyer/
New study finds stark differences in dementia diagnosis rates across US
Depending on where in the United States a person lives, they may be more or less likely to receive a timely dementia diagnosis. Image credit: ZOA PHOTO/Stocksy.
- Diagnoses and treatment of dementia vary widely across the United States, according to a new study.
- In addition to geographic inequities, certain populations tend to be underdiagnosed, including Black and Hispanic individuals, and people aged 66-74.
- The problem is likely the result of a combination of complex overlapping factors.
Also refer to: Your ZIP code may determine your dementia diagnosis, study finds / https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/26/health/dementia-zip-code-wellness/index.html
Understanding the sudden rise of type 2 diabetes in children
The metabolic disorder was long known as a disease of adulthood. Now, it’s spiking in kids and teens, with worrisome consequences.
https://knowablemagazine.org/content/article/health-disease/2024/type-2-diabetes-children
Frequent Childhood Relocations Linked to Higher Depression Rates in Later Life
When a child moves, they’re not just leaving behind a house; they’re leaving behind a whole ecosystem of social connections.
Should you get a PhD?
https://medium.com/@jpolak/should-you-get-a-phd-4806663cf380