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The Court Ruling That Could Make YOUR Job Obsolete Tomorrow

Case attracts widespread attention as example of China balancing enthusiastic adoption of AI with job security A court in China has ruled in favour of a worker whose company replaced him with artificial intelligence (AI), awarding him more than £28,000 in compensation. The worker, whose surname is Zhou, joined a tech company in the eastern city of Hangzhou in 2022 to work as a quality assurance supervisor overseeing large language models used in AI products. Continue reading...

Garmin's Satellite Lifeline Just Got 40% CHEAPER — But There's a Catch

REI’s annual Anniversary Sale doesn’t start until March 15th, but that hasn’t stopped Garmin from rolling out discounts on a range of devices — including its InReach Mini satellite communicators. Right now, for instance, you can grab the Mini 2 at Amazon, REI, and Garmin for $249.99 ($150 off) or the Mini 3 for $399.99 ($50 off) through the same retailers (Amazon, REI, and Garmin). That’s the lowest price we’ve seen on the newer InReach model, which launched in late December. Garmin inReach Mini

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Gunfire ERUPTS Inside Philippines Senate During Explosive Standoff

Senator accused of crimes against humanity by international criminal court has holed up in building to evade arrest Gunshots have been fired in the Philippine senate as a senator who is wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) remained holed up in the building to evade arrest. Ronald dela Rosa, a Philippine senator accused of crimes against humanity for his role in overseeing the former president Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs”, has spent two nights in the country’s senate in a standoff

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Health

The Cruise Ship Outbreak That Has the WHO Sounding the ALARM

Three passengers have died and several others have fallen ill aboard a cruise ship in a deadly hantavirus outbreak. AFP via Getty Images A cluster of three deaths among passengers aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has been linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Human-to-human transmission of hantavirus is rare, but it appears to have spread among passengers, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A suspected total of 7 cases has been identified, and investigators are wor

Why the Weight Loss Drug EVERYONE'S Taking Just Got OBSOLETE

A new GLP-1 drug shows promise for improving metabolic health and treating obesity-related diseases like liver disease. camacho9999/Getty Images A new weight loss drug called survodutide has shown promising results in a phase 3 clinical trial. The drug, which stimulates GLP-1 and glucagon receptors, led to a 16.6% drop in body weight. Survodutide also reduced waist circumference, an indicator of metabolic health. Experts hope the drug will be useful for both obesity and liver disease; howeve

What the FDA Is HIDING About Vaccines — And Why Experts Are ALARMED

The FDA has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies. What does this mean for public health? Image credit: Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies, citing concerns over their conclusions. Experts question the decision to withdraw the studies, since both vaccines have substantial evidence supporting their safety and effectiveness. Some experts say

The Foods Destroying Your Heart — And the SWAP That Could Save It

European scientists are advocating for more education on the health harms of ultra-processed foods. Trinette Reed/Stocksy European scientists say ultra-processed foods increase the risks of a variety of health ailments, particularly heart disease. They recommend that medical professionals discuss the health dangers of ultra-processed foods with their patients. Experts agree that doctors should advise their patients on how to identify ultra-processed foods and reduce them in their daily diets

The Breast Density Treatment That Could ELIMINATE Your Cancer Risk

New research found that the drug endoxifen reduced mammographic breast density with fewer side effects. praetorianphoto/Getty Images A study has found promising results with the breast cancer prevention drug (Z)-endoxifen. The drug reduced breast density safely and with fewer side effects than tamoxifen. It also had fewer troublesome side effects than this standard preventive treatment. Experts say that if further research confirms these findings, the endoxifen could help increase compliance

The Silent Syndrome That's Quietly MULTIPLYING Your Cancer Risk

New research indicates that cancer prevention should be part of the treatment protocol for people with CKM syndrome. Sean Locke/Stocksy Researchers say people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome have a higher risk of developing cancer. They note that the cancer risk rises as the severity of CKM syndrome increases, ranging from a 3% higher risk at stage 1 to a 30% higher risk at stage 4. Experts say people can lower their cancer risk by maintaining a healthy diet, getting regu

The Hospitals Where Patient Experience Just Reached UNPRECEDENTED Levels

Healthgrades has announced the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards. Healthgrades recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards. The awards recognize hospitals that excel at delivering top-quality care while ensuring a positive patient experience. The 2026 recipients include 373 hospitals from 46 states and represent the top 15% of hospitals nationwide for patient experience. Healthgrades has announced the recipients of the 2026 O

She Got HIV in 1996 — What She's Doing at 74 Will SHOCK You

Barbara Roberts has lived with HIV for 30 years. Now, a new FDA-approved medication is changing how she manages it at the age of 74. Barbara Roberts (pictured above) was diagnosed with HIV at the age of 44. Today, at 74, she continues thriving with the help of a new FDA-approved medication. In 1996, Barbara Roberts thought she had a bad case of the flu that wouldn’t go away. After several days of experiencing a high fever and sweating, she decided to go to the emergency room, where she wa

The Office Air Secret That's Been DESTROYING Your Skin All Along

A new viral theory circulating on social media platforms claims ‘office air’ can negatively affect the health and appearance of your skin and hair. Mihajlo Ckovric/Stocksy “Office Air Theory” is trending on social media, with claims that office environments can negatively impact skin and hair throughout the day. Experts say there is some truth to the trend, as low humidity and dry indoor air can dehydrate skin. Stress, screen time, hormones, and hygiene habits can also play a role. Staying h

Why This Couple Said 'I Do' in the ICU — And COULDN'T Wait

Daniel Phan was in heart failure and days from undergoing lifesaving surgery when he and his girlfriend, Julia, decided to get married — in the ICU. Daniel and Julia Phan on their wedding day in the ICU. Daniel Phan Daniel and Julia Phan met when they were kids after Daniel’s parents hired Julia’s mom to work at their nail salon. “We were the same age. I went to her house when I was, like, eight years old, not knowing she was going to be my future wife,” Daniel told Healthline. While the t

What Your Dreams Reveal About Why You Wake Up MISERABLE

Research shows that your dreams may affect your morning mood. Image Credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy A recent study has found that your dreams can affect your mood in the morning.  The study showed that those who experienced fear in their dreams were more likely to have a low mood upon waking.  The researchers suggest that dreams may help you process emotions.  Sleep is an important part of overall health, but the impacts of your dreams are less well understood. A study recently published in Sle

Entertainment

Dolly Parton's Health Update Contains 'a Little BAD News' She Just Shared

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 06: Dolly Parton speaks onstage during Kicking Off CMA Fest: A Special Conversation With Dolly Parton Hosted By Rachel Smith at Music City Center on June 06, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/WireImage) Dolly Parton shared a new health update with fans in an Instagram video. Though she didn’t specify exactly what health issues she’s facing, Parton noted previous challenges with her kidney health as well as weakened immune and digestive systems. T

Laika Unveils First Look at Travis Knight's Handcrafted Fantasy EPIC

Laika has unveiled the teaser trailer for “Wildwood,” its upcoming stop-motion feature film directed by Travis Knight with a script written by Chris Butler. The film is set to open nationwide in theaters on Oct. 23, and marks the studio’s first film since 2019’s “Missing Link.” “Wildwood” is based on the book written by Colin […]

The Big Bang Theory Spinoff That Ends with the APOCALYPSE

HBO Max unveiled the first teaser trailer for the “Big Bang Theory” spinoff “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.” The teaser was released during the Warner Bros. Discovery upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Monday. Series stars Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn, and John Ross Bowie all took the stage to reveal […]

The Survivor Secrets Producers NEVER Wanted You to Know

It’s June 24, 2025, on the remote Fijian island of Mana, a pocket of the Mamanuca archipelago that’s about half the size of Central Park. A sunburned camera operator is observing the jungle from the highest rung of a 10-foot ladder, while several more aim their lenses along the surface of the sun-scorched sand. If […]

KPop Meets SHARKS in the Most Bizarre TV Special of the Year

It’s gonna be, gonna be Shark Week. Discovery Channel has set a new Shark Week special that nods at Netflix’s smash hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters.” Titled “KPop Shark Heroes,” the special stars Ken Jeong and Rei Ami, who is the singing voice of the “KPop Demon Hunters” character Zoey. Their casting marks a […]

Jason Priestley and Ken Jeong to Receive Prestigious Banff Festival HONORS

Jason Priestley (“Beverly Hills 90210”), Ken Jeong (“Community”), Mae Martin (“Wayward”) and Tantoo Cardinal (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) have been selected as this year’s Rockie Awards Gala honorees at the Banff World Media Festival. In addition, the Banff World Media Festival has announced this year’s heavy hitters taking part in its Showrunner Super Panel, […]

The Quiet Drama Examining Lives NO LONGER Defined by Patriarchy

No voices are raised in “Nagi Notes,” in the course of a tranquil week or so spent in a remote rural village in western Japan. No seismic incidents disrupt the film’s mellow day-to-day flow, and though we hear sporadic background rumbles from a military base in the area, no urgent mortal threat hangs over proceedings. […]

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Audemars Piguet and Swatch Just Made a $400 Pocket Watch NOBODY Expected

The pink, yellow, and teal Otg Roz is one of the Royal Pop’s eight unique designs. | Image: Swatch Following a series of cryptic newspaper ads and Instagram teasers that had watch fans speculating about its next collaboration, Swatch announced a new timepiece collection created with luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet. Inspired by Swatch's iconic Pop watches from the '80s and Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak timepieces that first debuted in 1972, the new Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop collection

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