Berkeley economist and UC Berkeley professor Brad DeLong has a message for recent college graduates struggling to land their first full-time gig: it’s not artificial intelligence (AI) or automation that’s to blame. Instead, he attributes the challenges to widespread policy uncertainty and a sluggish economy. DeLong argues that companies are delaying major decisions, including hiring, … Read more
A man in his 40s died after falling from an upper tier during an Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium in London, the Metropolitan Police said. Officers and medics responded to reports of the incident at 22:19 BST and found the man with injuries consistent with a fall, which led to his death at the scene. … Read more
The Minnesota Lynx have made their first major move of the season by acquiring DiJonai Carrington, the 2024 Most Improved Player winner, in a trade with the Dallas Wings. The Wings announced Sunday that they had traded Carrington to the Lynx in exchange for forward Diamond Miller, guard Karlie Samuelson, and a 2027 second-round pick. … Read more
NASA is set to embark on its next lunar journey with the Artemis II mission, scheduled to launch in April. The crew of four will embark on a 10-day trip around the moon and back, marking an important step towards establishing a sustained human presence in space. According to Reid Weissman, mission commander, “Artemis is … Read more
Menopause, the natural biological process that occurs in women around age 50, has long been shrouded in mystery. Despite its prevalence, menopause remains a topic of ongoing scientific study and exploration. Research on menopause is a multifaceted field that encompasses various aspects, including the hormonal changes, physical symptoms, and emotional impact experienced by women during … Read more
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has condemned videos released by Hamas and Islamic Jihad showing two emaciated hostages held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attack. The videos sparked strong reactions among Israelis, fuelling renewed calls to reach a truce and hostage release deal without delay. Kallas described the images as “appalling” and … Read more
A user attempting to access People.com is being prompted to verify the security of their connection. This process involves two primary steps: enabling JavaScript and allowing cookies. The verification requires Cloudflare’s performance and security features, indicating that the website has implemented measures to protect its users’ data. However, this measure also necessitates the visitor to … Read more
Electric cars have been around since 1894, but they’ve only recently become mainstream. Despite being an environmentally friendly alternative, electric vehicles (EVs) still account for just 25% of the global car market. This limited adoption is largely due to their high cost and dependence on government incentives. The automotive industry has struggled with EVs, even … Read more
New outbreaks of violence have rocked Syria, straining a fragile ceasefire and raising questions about the transitional government’s ability to exert its authority across the country. The clashes occurred at two distinct flashpoints: the north, where Kurdish-led forces clashed with government-affiliated fighters, and the southern province of Sweida, where they battled Druze armed groups. The … Read more
A partial collapse at Chile’s El Teniente mine has left five miners trapped, with one confirmed dead. The incident occurred on Thursday after a “seismic event” triggered the cave-in. Rescuers, involving over 100 personnel and using advanced technology, are attempting to reach the stranded workers. The team is battling 90 metres of rock to access … Read more