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The 52-hour work week: why it could boost your brain in a bad way


Sree VijaykumarA new study says that, as well as causing stress and anxiety, overwork increases grey matter, which isn't as beneficial as it sounds

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YouTube introduces an interactive product feed for shoppable TV ads | TechCrunch
YouTube introduces an interactive product feed for shoppable TV ads | TechCrunch
During its Upfront presentation, YouTube executives introduced new ad formats coming to the platform, including an enhanced shoppable connected TV (CTV) offering that includes a new interactive product feed.


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The Kids Online Safety Act is back, with the potential to change the internet | TechCrunch
The Kids Online Safety Act is back, with the potential to change the internet | TechCrunch
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) has been reintroduced into Congress. If passed into law, this bill could impose some of the most significant legislative changes that the internet has seen in the U.S. since the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998.


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Tribal leaders thank Kennedy for halting IHS layoffs but say HHS cuts will worsen Native American health
Tribal leaders thank Kennedy for halting IHS layoffs but say HHS cuts will worsen Native American health
“That’s a marked inefficiency contrary to how it’s being described in public,” the physician said. “I’d love to see improved federal efficiency, but the tools they are using are doing the exact opposite.” 


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Even with AI, junior bankers still need the grind - FT (No paywall)
Even with AI, junior bankers still need the grind
Mastery requires showing up, putting in the effort and sometimes staying late






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Ensuring most-favored nation drug pricing doesn't sicken us
Ensuring most-favored nation drug pricing doesn't sicken us
Darius Lakdawalla is the chief scientific officer at the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics. Dana P. Goldman is the founding director of the USC Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy and Government Service. 


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Pakistan needs a plan
Pakistan needs a plan
Pakistan is a vast country of 231.4 million people. It’s one of only nine countries in the world with nuclear weapons. It’s located in South Asia, which is now one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-growing regions. It has generally favorable relationships with both the United States and China. It has a long coastline in a generally peaceful region of the ocean. It has plenty of talented people, as evidenced by the fact that Pakistani Americans, on average, out-earn almost all other ethnic groups in the U.S.


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Bound with a bag over his head, and stuck in a collapsed tunnel: Freed hostage Edan Alexander describes captivity
Bound with a bag over his head, and stuck in a collapsed tunnel: Freed hostage Edan Alexander describes captivity
Edan Alexander, who was released from Hamas captivity on Monday, spent part of his time in captivity bound and with a bag over his head. He described the first days after his abduction as "hell" and said that the bombings-- as his mother, Yael, shared Tuesday evening-- terrified him to death.


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Why Disinformation Surged During the India-Pakistan Crisis - Foreign Policy (No paywall)
Why Disinformation Surged During the India-Pakistan Crisis
South Asia Brief: Why Disinformation Surged During the India-Pakistan Crisis




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Germany's Merz vows to build Europe's strongest army
Germany's Merz vows to build Europe's strongest army
Merz said the purpose of bolstering the military would be to deter aggression. At the same time, Merz vowed that Germany -- Ukraine's second-biggest provider of military aid after the United States -- would continue to back Kyiv. "There must be no doubt about where we stand," he said.


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How Narcissists Climb the Career Ladder Quickly
How Narcissists Climb the Career Ladder Quickly
People with a high degree of narcissism get promoted faster, new research shows. Why?


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Elon Muska??s Grok AI Cana??t Stop Talking About a??White Genocidea??
Elon Muska??s Grok AI Cana??t Stop Talking About a??White Genocidea??
A chatbot developed by Elon Musk's multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence startup xAI appeared to be suffering from a glitch Wednesday when it repeatedly brought up white genocide in South Africa in response to user queries about unrelated topics on X. Grok, which competes with other chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT, is directly integrated into the social media platform that Musk also owns.


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UnitedHealth Group Reportedly Under Investigation For Possible Medicare Fraud - Forbes (No paywall)
UnitedHealth Group Reportedly Under Investigation For Possible Medicare Fraud
UnitedHealth Group is being investigated for possible Medicare fraud, according to The Wall Street Journal, sending shares of the healthcare company sliding in after-hours trading just one day after its CEO, Andrew Witty, announced he was stepping down from his position.




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Warren Buffett reveals he stepped down after finally feeling his age - WSJ (No paywall)
Warren Buffett reveals he stepped down after finally feeling his age
But in recent years Buffett observed just how much energy his appointed successor brought to each working day. And how his own days had slowed. The two men were operating at different speedsincreasingly so.


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U.S. Ranchers Can Sell Britons More Beef. Will They Buy It?
U.S. Ranchers Can Sell Britons More Beef. Will They Buy It?
The countries’ trade agreement is just a first step, U.S. officials say. But British consumers are still skeptical of American food production.


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Why Trump Talks About a Genocide in South Africa - The New Yorker (No paywall)
Why Trump Talks About a Genocide in South Africa
On his first day in office, Donald Trump suspended refugee admissions. This week, his government made an exception when it welcomed white families from South Africa. A report on a policy that one Democratic senator called baffling. Plus:


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How gardening can help you live better for longer
How gardening can help you live better for longer
Marianne Rogstad, a retired grandmother from Norway, is a lifelong learner. She worked as a hotel clerk in Switzerland for five decades, where she spent her days immersed in new languages and cultures.




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Trump shocks and delights Syrians by lifting sanctions after 45 years. Now what?
Trump shocks and delights Syrians by lifting sanctions after 45 years. Now what?
The streets of Syria were a carnival of car horns, fireworks and flags after President Donald Trump made the surprise announcement that the United States would lift sanctions that have throttled the country's economy for more than 45 years.


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Men are more likely to die of 'broken heart syndrome,' study says
Men are more likely to die of 'broken heart syndrome,' study says
The syndrome, which doctors formally call takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is thought to be triggered by physical or emotional stress, which releases bursts of stress hormones like adrenaline that prevent people's hearts from contracting properly.


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Why Trump calmed the India-Pakistan clash - WSJ (No paywall)
Why Trump calmed the India-Pakistan clash
A joke circulating on social media suggests how President Trump could arrest terrorism against Indian Kashmir by jihadist groups based in Pakistana country that at its worst actively arms and shelters these terrorists, and at its most benign turns a blind eye. Let Mr. Trump open a large resort in Kashmir, the joke goes. Give him rent-free land on a long lease for golf courses and ski lodgesand then watch how quickly the terrorism falls off.


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Video: 3 Deals in 3 Countries on Trump's Trip
Video: 3 Deals in 3 Countries on Trump's Trip
Three countries on President Trump’s Middle East tour this week are also the sites of recent investments in Trump businesses that benefit the president. Eric Lipton, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, describes those investments, and what those countries — Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates — are, at the same time, seeking from Mr. Trump and the United States.




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Software engineer lost his $150K-a-year job to AI--he's been rejected for 800 jobs and forced to DoorDash and live in a trailer to make ends meet
Software engineer lost his $150K-a-year job to AI--he's been rejected for 800 jobs and forced to DoorDash and live in a trailer to make ends meet
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Cringe How Millennials Became Uncool
Cringe How Millennials Became Uncool
They are mocked by gen Z for everything from their trainer socks to their mom jeans and selfie technique. A maligned millennial asks: how did we get here?


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US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, the largest one-year decline ever seen
US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, the largest one-year decline ever seen
An estimated 80,000 people died from overdoses last year, according to provisional Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data released Wednesday. That’s down 27% from the 110,000 in 2023.


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New 'Super Steel' pulls green hydrogen directly out of seawater
New 'Super Steel' pulls green hydrogen directly out of seawater
A new kind of stainless steel could transform how the world produces green hydrogen, making clean energy cheaper and more sustainable. The innovation tackles two major hurdles: high costs and poor durability in today’s water-splitting systems.




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Hunting extreme microbes that redefine the limits of life
Hunting extreme microbes that redefine the limits of life
Thank you for visiting nature.com. You are using a browser version with limited support for CSS. To obtain the best experience, we recommend you use a more up to date browser (or turn off compatibility mode in Internet Explorer). In the meantime, to ensure continued support, we are displaying the site without styles and JavaScript.


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Can Bill Ackman really create a modern-day Berkshire Hathaway? - FT (No paywall)
Can Bill Ackman really create a modern-day Berkshire Hathaway?
Hard-charging hedge fund boss faces steep hurdles in bid to emulate Warren Buffett


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Former journalist Evan Solomon named first-ever federal AI minister
Former journalist Evan Solomon named first-ever federal AI minister
Evan Solomon fist-bumps a guest before he is sworn in as minister of artificial intelligence and digital innovation in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby


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The key to spotting dyslexia early could be AI-powered handwriting analysis
The key to spotting dyslexia early could be AI-powered handwriting analysis
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A new University at Buffalo-led study outlines how artificial intelligence-powered handwriting analysis may serve as an early detection tool for dyslexia and dysgraphia among young children.




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US poised to dial back bank rules imposed in wake of 2008 crisis - FT (No paywall)
US poised to dial back bank rules imposed in wake of 2008 crisis
Regulators preparing to cut capital requirements that are the target of vigorous criticism from Wall Street


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Climate Change Can Increase Health Risks During Pregnancy
Climate Change Can Increase Health Risks During Pregnancy
As the number of extreme heat days continues to rise due to climate change, the high temperatures are taking a toll on our healthextreme heat has been linked to a range of health issues, including heatstroke, dehydration, and respiratory problems. But some people are at greater risk than others: warmer days are putting pregnant people at a higher risk for health complications.


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Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy, said mushrooms helped her find love
Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy, said mushrooms helped her find love
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, left, and journalist Megyn Kelly, attend a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Secretary of Health and Human Services post, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)


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Politics by WhatsApp? Even Pfizergate wont end that.
Politics by WhatsApp? Even Pfizergate wont end that.
BRUSSELS Forget the smoke-filled backrooms of the EU's glory days. Forget hushed conversations in crowded Brussels bars. Forget even the Finnish saunas so beloved of Nordic diplomats. Where most politics takes place these days is over WhatsApp.




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Donald Trump's approval rating reverses course with millennials
Donald Trump's approval rating reverses course with millennials
Martha McHardy is a U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is on polling and California politics. She has covered U.S. news extensively, including the 2024 election and pro-Palestine protests at U.S. colleges. Martha joined Newsweek in 2024 from The Independent and had previously freelanced at The Sun, The Mirror and MyLondon. She is a graduate of Durham University and did her NCTJ at News Associates. You can get in touch with Martha by emailing [email protected]. Languages: English.


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My hours seem to slip away. How can I manage my time better'
My hours seem to slip away. How can I manage my time better'
The other day, a visiting friend and I planned a trip to the seaside. I was taking her on the scenic route to the station, ambling happily along, when she pointed out: we might miss our train.


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How Zaras unorthodox Russian exit left it primed for a return - FT (No paywall)
How Zaras unorthodox Russian exit left it primed for a return
Inditex put cash into subsidiary before sale for not significant sum to company now selling near-identical products


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How Qatar spent billions to gain influence in the US - WSJ (No paywall)
How Qatar spent billions to gain influence in the US
Qatars potential plan to provide a $400 million jumbo jet to the U.S. to use as Air Force One underscores how the tiny Gulf state has managed to diplomatically punch above its weight for years: It has a lot of money and is willing to spend it.




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This life-changing piece of health tech is getting cheaper and more advanced
This life-changing piece of health tech is getting cheaper  and more advanced
In a world with too much noise and too little context, Vox helps you make sense of the news. We dont flood you with panic-inducing headlines or race to be first. We focus on being useful to you breaking down the news in ways that inform, not overwhelm.


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Why does every film and TV series seem to have the same plot? | Aeon Essays
Why does every film and TV series seem to have the same plot? | Aeon Essays
is a writer and radio producer. Her books include Elitism: A Progressive Defence (2020) and Motherhood: Feminism’s Unfinished Business (2022), and her writing has appeared in The Guardian, Prospect and the London Review of Books, among others.


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Deep Math from String Theory Appears in Clashing Black Holes - Scientific American (No paywall)
Deep Math from String Theory Appears in Clashing Black Holes
A decade ago astrophysicists at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), operated by the California Institute of Technology and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, managed to detect subtle ripples in spacetime called gravitational waves, released by a pair of black holes spiraling into each other, for the first time. That impressive discoverywhich earned the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physicshas since become commonplace, with researchers regularly detecting gravitational waves from myriad far-distant celestial sources.


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Video: Can Trump Really End Birthright Citizenship?
Video: Can Trump Really End Birthright Citizenship?
For more than a century, there was broad consensus that the 14th Amendment established birthright citizenship for children born in the United States. But President Trump has challenged that precedent. Abbie VanSickle, a reporter covering the Supreme Court for The New York Times, explains.




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Putin and Trump leave Zelenskyy in the dust, skipping peace talks in Turkey
Hopes that Ukraine and Russia's leaders would meet for peace talks in Turkey on Thursday were dashed as Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin and White House counterpart Donald Trump opted to skip the trip.


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Former FDA head Robert Califf says RFK Jr.s vaccine rhetoric is doing harm toAmericans - STAT (No paywall)
Former FDA head Robert Califf says RFK Jr.s vaccine rhetoric is doing harm toAmericans
SAN FRANCISCO Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf said health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s hesitance to endorse vaccines is harming the American public.


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Why Does the Trump Administration Want a New Air Force One?
Why Does the Trump Administration Want a New Air Force One?
The two 747-200s that serve as the American president’s command center in the sky are more than 30 years old and were meant to be phased out of service years ago.


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Rachel Reeves says UK economy 'beginning to turn a corner'
Rachel Reeves says UK economy 'beginning to turn a corner'
John Inglis is the founder of diamond tool manufacturer Exactaform, which employs 100 people and has a factory in the US, and says it is currently very difficult to make decisions over the future of the business.




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Boom - FlyBy - Breaking the Sound Barrier--Again
Boom - FlyBy - Breaking the Sound Barrier--Again
For over 50 years, the United States has imposed a speed limit in the skies: a federal ban that prohibits civilian aircraft from exceeding the speed of sound over land. The primary concern? Sonic booms, which are loud shockwaves generated when planes break the sound barrier.


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Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters | TechCrunch
Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters | TechCrunch
Ride-hail and delivery giant Uber is introducing cheap, fixed-route rides along busy corridors during weekday commute hours in major U.S. cities — one solution to a world that feels, for most people, more expensive every day. 


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5 Smart Ways to Win Over Socially and Environmentally Conscious Consumers - Inc (No paywall)
5 Smart Ways to Win Over Socially and Environmentally Conscious Consumers
Whether scrolling through a website or scouring shelves in stores, American shoppers have plenty of choices. Thats powerand consumers, who account for more than two-thirds of the U.S. economy, are becoming increasingly aware of it, especially in this moment of geopolitical uncertainty.


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Waymo recalls 1,200 robotaxis following low-speed collisions with gates and chains | TechCrunch
Waymo recalls 1,200 robotaxis following low-speed collisions with gates and chains | TechCrunch
The software update, which was first reported by Reuters, was conducted late last year, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Alphabet-owned company said in the document that Waymo’s Safety Board decided to conduct a recall to that specific version of driverless software to “fulfill relevant regulatory reporting obligations.”


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The Risk of War in the Taiwan Strait Is Highand Getting Higher - Foreign Affairs (No paywall)
The Risk of War in the Taiwan Strait Is Highand Getting Higher
Since its founding in 1922, Foreign Affairs has been the leading forum for serious discussion of American foreign policy and global affairs. The magazine has featured contributions from many leading international affairs experts.


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Pope Leo XIV to Eastern Catholics: The Church needs you
Pope Leo XIV to Eastern Catholics: The Church needs you
Pope Leo XIV welcomed Eastern Catholics to the Vatican with the traditional Easter greeting, "Christ is risen! He is truly risen!"




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