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As recently as 1996, the U.S. airline industry suffered a fatal crash for every 2 million departures, resulting in more than 350 deaths that year, according to The Wall Street Journal. By 2021, the rate had plummeted to one death for every 120 million departures.
D'Amore-McKim International Business and Strategy Group launches podcast: International Business Today
The D'Amore-McKim School of Business' international business and strategy group is launching the International Business Today podcast.
Is it appropriate to discuss inflation when asking your boss for a raise?
In these tricky economic times, asking for a raise may seem even more daunting than it would have even a year ago.
Twitter, Meta, and TikTok dominated 2022. What will the social media landscape look like in 2023?
More than most years, 2022 saw the social media landscape shifting in major ways. Northeastern experts say 2023 is primed for even more seismic changes.
Northeastern algorithm aided nursing homes during COVID-19 pandemic
It turns out that a digital platform assembled by a Northeastern research group on short notice amid the COVID-19 pandemic substantially helped lessen a Massachusetts crisis in healthcare staffing.
What is financial trauma? Taking action, even tiny steps, can head off symptoms
Taking action can prevent financial PTSD from inflation and threats of recession, says Northeastern professor Kristen Lee. But it's a process. Carlos Cuevas, a clinical psychologist, says trauma patients are often reluctant to seek help, while Vincent Muscolino, a lecturer of finance, tries to make learning about budgets fun.
Price cap on Russian oil is experimental, but Russia won't get away unscathed, Northeastern expert says
Additional sanctions and a price cap on seaborne Russian crude oil demonstrate the EU and G-7's noteworthy determination to find an end to the war in Ukraine, a Northeastern expert says, and a complete embargo on Russian oil might follow.
Is it safe to split adult medications in half for children?
With acetaminophen and ibuprofen hard to find, some parents are asking if they can cut down adult medications to give their children. Brandon Dionne, associate clinical professor in Northeastern's School of Pharmacy, urges caution.
Why travelers should expect higher holiday airfares, busier airports this holiday season
Air travelers this holiday season can expect to pay higher airfares and see busier airports as demand picks up and the industry moves toward pre-pandemic volume.