Chevron is cutting its global workforce by 15-20%, affecting up to 9,000 employees. The oil giant cited improved long-term competitiveness as the reason for the drastic measure. This move comes after a year of record oil production but declining profit margins in refining business. Chevron has been steadily reducing its workforce over the last decade, … Read more
A new study published in JAMA has found a potential link between the weight loss medication Ozempic (semaglutide) and a rare eye condition called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). The study observed seven cases of NAION in patients taking semaglutide, while one patient developed vision loss in both eyes within weeks of starting treatment. … Read more
Apple’s long-awaited response to its pricey Vision Pro headset is finally on the horizon. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman hinted that a major update to the device could be announced as early as this Friday, and analysts are weighing in on what might happen. One possibility is a new, more affordable alternative headset, but experts consider it … Read more
A 25-year-old woman gave birth to a baby girl on a New York City subway train on Wednesday, according to MTA officials. The birth took place around 11:30 a.m. at the 34th Street-Herald Square station. Eyewitnesses reported that the mother had dropped to the floor and cried out for help as she was in labor. … Read more
A tuberculosis outbreak in the Kansas City metro area has prompted lawmakers to consider repealing a key provision of state public health laws that would strip officials of their quarantine power. The bill, which was reintroduced by Republican Senator Michael Murphy, aims to reduce the authority of public health officers and eliminate reporting requirements for … Read more
Wendy Williams, the renowned talk show host, is currently being held in a long-term care facility due to declining health. A new documentary, “TMZ Presents: Saving Wendy Williams,” sheds light on her experience behind bars, with Williams describing it as a “suffocating” and isolating environment. According to the documentary, Williams has been living in the … Read more
SAP and Databricks are teaming up to help companies make sense of their most critical data. The partnership will combine SAP’s human resources, finance, and logistics software with Databricks’ data analysis technology. The move is seen as a major boost for both companies, which have been investing in artificial intelligence (AI). Last year, SAP reported … Read more
NASA has released a stunning composite image of the 30 Doradus Nebula, a massive star-forming region located 160,000 light-years from Earth. The image, created by combining data from multiple telescopes, showcases thousands of “blooming stars” in breathtaking detail. According to NASA, the Chandra and Hubble space telescopes, along with the ALMA radio telescope, gathered data … Read more
Apple has launched its first major health research project called the Apple Health Study, which aims to explore how device data can monitor and predict changes in users’ health. The study will analyze data from devices like iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches, as well as examine connections between different components of health. According to Dr. … Read more
Despite the struggles of many Americans facing hunger and food insecurity, superstores like Costco are taking steps to minimize food waste. The company’s large in-house bakeries produce massive quantities of unsold bakery items daily. However, instead of trashing these perishables, Costco donates them to Feeding America, a non-profit working with food banks across the US … Read more