The San Francisco Bay Area is a notoriously expensive place to live in. And worse still, it feels like its cost of living is getting higher every year. A survey of 750 San Franciscans reveals that people feel they need to have a net worth of 1.7 million USD to be financially secure, up from 1.3 million USD in 2021. As a result, 43% of all respondents are interested in switching jobs within the next year, with salary being one of the major motivators. 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
