A devastating earthquake swarm has left the Greek island of Santorini deserted by nine out of ten residents. The picturesque whitewashed villages, once teeming with tourists, are now empty after over 10,000 tremors in two weeks. Shops and restaurants have been boarded up, schools closed, and towns nearly emptied due to fears of a looming … Read more
The CDC has reported that flu cases have reached their highest level in 15 years nationwide, with major Triangle hospitals experiencing longer wait times in the ER. Medical professionals are advising those with mild symptoms to consider visiting urgent care facilities instead, as they can be quicker and cheaper. WakeMed’s Urgent Cares have seen a … Read more
US fabric and craft chain Joann is closing over half of its locations across the US, with a total of approximately 500 stores set to close. The closures are part of the company’s efforts to “right-size” its store footprint after filing for bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. According to court … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled canned tuna sold in grocery stores across 26 states and Washington, D.C. due to botulism risks. Tri-Union Seafoods, the manufacturer, voluntarily recalled the products after discovering a defective “easy open” pull tab that could lead to contamination with clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food … Read more
Scammers are taking advantage of people on Valentine’s Day by posing as romantic interests or pretending to be celebrities. To protect users, Meta has launched anti-scam tools and worked with law enforcement agencies worldwide. Romance scams target people through various channels, including social media, dating apps, and messaging services. Scammers often pose as attractive individuals … Read more
A leak from Evan Blass has revealed the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, a mid-range smartphone with a fresh design and four available colors. The new device boasts a single pill-shaped camera module on the back, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. The front of the phone features relatively narrow bezels with a … Read more
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has appointed Neil Houlsby, a former Google DeepMind research scientist, as the head of its newly opened European office in Zurich. The move is seen as a significant development for the US-based AI firm, which has been gaining traction as a competitor to larger rivals such as OpenAI. Anthropic, valued at … Read more
Avowed is a game that will have you scrambling for resources, and not just any resource – wood. Yes, you read that right. The game’s world, Eora, seems to be obsessed with this crucial material. To progress, craft better tools, and ultimately level up your character, you’ll need all the wood you can get. The … Read more
The employee benefits landscape is in flux due to new blockbuster drugs with high costs for employers, changes under the Trump administration, and trending benefits that support employee concerns. SHRM spoke with Julie Stich, vice president of content at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP), a nonprofit organization with 31,000 employer members. One … Read more
Australia has protested an incident over the South China Sea where a Chinese fighter jet released flares that almost hit a P-8 Poseidon surveillance plane. The J-16 fighter jet came within 30 meters (100 feet) of the aircraft in daylight and international airspace, Defense Minister Richard Marles said. The Australian plane carries eight or nine … Read more