This post was updated on March 7 at 8:17 p.m. UCLA’s college town of Westwood is home to almost 100 different startups offering one thing: food. Read more...
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February 21, 10:59 pm
Zooming in on the future of micromobility after Bird’s bankruptcy announcement
Bird, a shared electric scooter company, announced its filing for bankruptcy Dec. 20, raising questions for the industry and users alike. Scooters brandished with the bright blue Bird logo can often be spotted on campus and in Westwood largely because Bird has been the only shared e-scooter and bike company legally permitted to operate on UCLA’s campus since 2019, according to UCLA Transportation. Read more...
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December 6, 10:59 pm
Despite protective policies, discrimination by financial institutions persists
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act aims to enforce equal financial opportunities for all Americans through regulation of lenders by conducting regulatory checks and investigating consumer complaints. Read more...
Photo: A pile of credit cards sit on top of credit card applications. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act aims to enforce equal opportunities to apply for credit for all Americans, but recent violations of the act reveal persistent instances of financial discrimination against marginalized groups by financial institutions. (Mia Tavares/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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November 6, 10:45 pm
Considering how the negotiation of pharmaceutical prices impacts U.S. health care
This post was updated Nov. 7 at 8:47 p.m. Lowering the cost of pharmaceutical drugs may alleviate financial burdens for nearly 60% of adults in the United States who took some form of prescription medication last year, but such a proposal may come at a cost. In August 2023, President Biden announced federal health insurance program Medicare will negotiate lower prices for 10 drugs commonly used by older patients that address conditions ranging from diabetes to heart disease. Read more...
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October 12, 7:36 pm
Examining data privacy issues in wake of social media, technological developments
This post was updated Oct 12 at 10:58 p.m. As increasingly advanced technological developments manifest in Bruins’ daily lives through social media and other internet applications, questions arise regarding their implications on data privacy issues. Read more...
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May 4, 5:05 pm
The Quad: HYBE Label’s acquisitions cause concern about monopolies in global music market
Pop artists Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, rap artists Migos and Lil Baby and K-pop groups BTS and NewJeans all have one thing in common. As of this year, these artists and music groups are managed under one parent organization: HYBE Label. Read more...
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February 14, 1:19 pm
Bruin Bucks: Business in plant-based meat alternatives is rising, but is interest declining?
This post was updated on Feb. 14 at 5:23 p.m. Alternative protein options have grown in the past few years, ranging from diverse grocery store products to an increasing number of dishes in restaurants and UCLA dining halls. Read more...
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