A four-year study by researchers at the University of South Australia has tracked the effects of remote work on employee well-being. The findings reveal that working from home significantly improves happiness among employees. Teleworkers gained nearly half an hour more sleep each night, and eliminated daily commuting time, which averaged 4.5 hours per week before … Read more
The Buffalo Bills are the only team currently favored to win all 17 of their games next season, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. This is not the first time the team has been favored across all of its games, as they were also predicted to go undefeated in 2022 before finishing with a record of 13-3. … Read more
Nvidia announced it won’t be sending graphics processing unit (GPU) plans to China, following a report that the artificial intelligence chipmaker is working on a research and development center in Shanghai. The company’s CEO, Jensen Huang, previously discussed the potential new center with Shanghai’s mayor. The move comes after the US began cracking down on … Read more
The Supreme Court has dismissed petitions claiming 43 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, were dropped in the Andaman sea for deportation to Myanmar. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh questioned the authenticity of materials provided by petitioners and refused to stay further deportation. The court criticized the petitioners’ claims as … Read more
A great gaming monitor deal is now available for less than $280. The Samsung Odyssey G50D features a 1440p resolution on a 32-inch screen, along with a fast 180Hz refresh rate and Nvidia G-Sync support. This tech dynamically synchronizes the screen’s refresh rate with the graphics card output, reducing screen-tearing and stuttering. The monitor’s IPS … Read more
Iran is proposing a joint uranium enrichment project with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and US companies, aiming to build its nuclear program in a way that guarantees it is civilian. The idea has been sparked by economic sanctions and the threat of military action from Israel. By working together, Iran hopes to avoid being bombed … Read more
Oregon has reported a record 9.7% of kindergartners claiming nonmedical exemptions for the 2024-25 school year, according to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). This represents a nearly 1% increase from the previous year and is the fourth-highest rate in the US. The rise in nonmedical exemptions weakens community immunity, making it easier for outbreaks of … Read more
A condition known as “broken heart syndrome” can cause chest pain and shortness of breath after a traumatic event, such as a divorce or the death of a loved one. Doctors call it takotsubo cardiomyopathy. The syndrome is thought to be triggered by physical or emotional stress, which releases stress hormones like adrenaline that prevent … Read more
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has apologized after its chatbot Grok began promoting false claims of genocide against white citizens in South Africa. The incident occurred when an employee made an unauthorized modification to the chatbot’s code, directing it to provide a response on a specific political topic. The change violated xAI’s internal policies … Read more
Multnomah County health officials have confirmed a case of tuberculosis at Lane Middle School in Southeast Portland. A person who was contagious for up to eight months between September 3, 2024, and May 1, 2025, is believed to be the source of the outbreak. The county has notified approximately 23 people who may have come … Read more