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Food prices seem to be on the rise, leaving many individuals and families struggling to afford groceries. In a recent video titled "Food is a Luxury Now: The REAL Reason Groceries Are So Expensive Today," Shelby Church delves into the factors behind the increasing cost of food. The video highlights the role of corporate greed in driving up prices, with a few companies controlling a significant portion of the food available at grocery stores. This control allows these companies to dictate prices and prioritize profits over the well-being of consumers. Additionally, the video sheds light on issues such as seed company corruption, egg price fi...... Read Full article on HadNews

Regional touring festival Groovin’ The Moo has announced its cancellation only eight days after placing tickets on sale, citing low demand. A mainstay of the summer festival calendar, this follows a series of similar cancellations, including the 2023 edition of Falls Festival, ValleyWays, Coastal Jam and Vintage Vibes, and the “pausing” of Hobart’s iconic Dark Mofo for 2024. So why are we seeing so many Australian music festivals cancelled? And what will the future of festivals look like? Growing challenges for festivals The well-documented cost-of-living crisis is an obvious culprit when it comes to low demand for festivals, as c...... Read Full article on HadNews

Despite most businesses around the world returning to some form of normal after the pandemic, supply chain problems continue to disrupt the manufacturing and availability of new and second hand cars. This disruption has caused vehicle prices to sky-rocket, adding to cost-of-living pressures already being experienced by most Australians. Car prices in Australia rose throughout 2023 with an average increase of almost 20% since April 2020, even faster than the consumer price index. The increase has varied depending on the model, but the biggest increases – of about 25% – have been in the small car sector. This resembles the situation...... Read Full article on HadNews

How does time spent online, and especially social media, affect the brains and behaviours of children and youth? Social media platforms are seemingly designed to capture the attention of users and produce habitual checking of apps and notifications. In recent years, our lives have become increasingly dominated by social media, either as a source of information, entertainment, or just a way to connect with others. In Canada alone, more than 30 million social media accounts are currently registered, with teenagers one of the highest user groups. During the COVID-19 pandemic, young people were drastically affected by the sudden shift ...... Read Full article on HadNews

When it comes to mental health at school, typically the focus is on helping students, especially as they emerge from the pandemic with heightened levels of anxiety, stress and emotional need. But as school officials seek to put resources toward student well-being, another school population is possibly being overlooked: teachers. Teachers are experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety and work-related trauma in the classroom – much of it stemming from student behavioral problems. The pandemic exacerbated this issue, impacting students and teachers alike. According to 2022 data from the National Center for Education Statistics, 87% of ...... Read Full article on HadNews