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Added on the 04/02/2020 15:07:18 - Copyright : BANG Showbiz
One thing is certain: there is going to be far greater demand for healthcare in the US in the coming years. That's because by 2030, every Baby Boomer will be age 65 or older, which means that 1 out of every 5 U.S. citizens will be of retirement age. According to Business Insider, the average life expectancy in the US was slightly less than 70 years old in 1968 but rose to almost 79 years old in 2016. The population in 1968 was just over 200 million, but reached 323 million by 2016, putting increased pressure on Social Security and public health services. However, bright spots on the scene include increased use of telemedicine, wearable health trackers and monitors, and in-home voice assistants.
Singles who use dating apps are more likely to find lasting love. Based on data from a 2018 survey app couples are more likely to love together than couples who meet offline. According to UPI, dating app couples express the same level of satisfaction about their relationship as other couples. Many of the online couples are also more diverse in terms of educational and geographic background. More than 30 million Americans have used a dating site or app. More than one-third of app users say they prefer the online approach to dating.
As millions of Americans are now working at home, dress shoe sales have plunged by 71%. But one 'ugly' shoe brand is taking a big bite: Crocs. Business Insider reports the maker of the holey, squeaky, plasticky footwear is partnering with celebrities to make Crocs more appealing to the youth market. Business Insider reports earlier this week, rapper Bad Bunny's $60 glow-in-the-dark Crocs sold out mere minutes after launch. Thursday, pop singer Justin Bieber posted on Instagram a pic of two yellow Crocs floating in a swimming pool, with a single word caption: "Soon." Within three hours, the post had been liked more than 670,000 times and sent Crocs' shares soaring by more than 11%, trading at a peak of $47.81.
A disabled farmer from Kaifeng in Henan province revealed how he became a celebrity by live-streaming rural life on a visit to his farm. Over 400,000 people from all over China are subscribed to his channel and send the family virtual gifts for about 1,300 (€1,116). The farmer himself perceives live-streaming as his main occupation, as he “relies on it to support his family” and “earn the bread on it”.
Jennifer Lawrence has admitted she has given in and signed up to social media, but described herself as a "voyeur" so she an avoid the "backlash" that comes with it.
Adele's '21' is ranked as the greatest album of all time ahead of the release of her new album, '25.' Rollo Ross reports.