How expensive would it be to rent a royal property? If you’ve ever watched “The Crown” on Netflix, you may have wondered to yourself just how much it would cost to live somewhere similar. By comparing properties near royal properties and averaging their cost per square meter, UNCLE figured out the hypothetical rent for all the royal houses. Unsurprisingly due to its size and location, Buckingham Palace would be the most expensive to rent out, costing an estimated £2.5 million per month. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
