Gallup’s 2024 Global Safety Report shows a decline in global safety perceptions, with only 70% feeling secure walking alone at night. While regions like post-Soviet Eurasia have improved, Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa still struggle. Trust in local police and growing fear play a critical role in shaping these perceptions.
China’s coal expansion, with record production and rising methane emissions, threatens its climate goals and the global fight against warming. Despite leading in renewables, coal’s dominance risks locking in decades of emissions and derailing progress.
The U.S. healthcare system ranks last among wealthy nations, despite record spending. High costs, poor outcomes, and severe inequities leave millions uninsured, while countries like Australia and the Netherlands achieve better results at much lower costs.
A new Goldman Sachs report highlights the growing financial risks of biodiversity loss for global companies. With ecosystem disruptions threatening industries, the report urges businesses to act now by integrating nature-focused strategies, warning that those who fail to adapt could face severe financial and operational consequences.
Newzoo’s latest report, “How Consumers Engage with Games Today,” highlights gaming’s growing influence on modern entertainment. Surveying over 73,000 consumers across 36 markets, the report reveals that 85% of people engage with games, solidifying their crucial role in the media landscape.
Edelman’s new report reveals AI is transforming marketing and communications, with tools like ChatGPT Enterprise and Adobe Firefly boosting productivity and creativity. However, the report warns that businesses must choose tools responsibly, considering data privacy and ethical concerns, to fully harness AI’s potential.
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