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💬 Quoted…​​ “Some of these pedestrians are distracted.”

In Hong Kong, smartphones are distracting pedestrians as they cross the street so badly that officials are piloting a new kind of street light to help keep them from walking into traffic.

  • The new lights, which give off a red glow on the crosswalk and sidewalk (so it can be seen while looking down + walking), are being tested at four locations over the next six months.

⛪️ Stat of the Day: The percentage of Latinos identifying as Protestant is expected to double by 2030, rising from 25% to 50% in less than a decade, Axios reports. As recently as 2010, 67% of Hispanic adults identified as Catholic.

🤯 Did You Know?... Studies have shown a positive correlation between income levels and fast-food consumption – aka the more money you make, the more fast food you eat.

📖 Worth a Read: If Your Co-Workers Are ‘Quiet Quitting,’ Here’s What That Means → (WSJ)

📊 Poll results: Yesterday, we asked whether y’all agreed with President Biden’s decision to forgive some federal student loans.

  • 43% of y’all said yes, 46% said no, and 11% were unsure or had a more nuanced opinion.

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