We’re told that sleep is a superpower, making us smarter, healthier and happier. But how much is enough? And is insomnia as bad for us as we think? ‘Once, after I did a presentation, someone came up to me and said, ‘I don’t get eight hours of sleep a night. ...
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‘I’d smoke Biscoff if I could’: how a little Belgian biscuit became a social media sensation‘I’d smoke Biscoff if I could’: how a little Belgian biscuit became a social media sensation
Biscoff-based recipes are breaking the internet – everything from cheesecakes and milkshakes to prawn dishes and salads. A few traditionalists are even enjoying the biscuits on their own. What’s behind this sweet success story? Around 15 years ago, Ashley Markle was admitted into a secret world, introduced to the treasures ...
Why going to an HBCU might be better for Black students’ healthWhy going to an HBCU might be better for Black students’ health
A study found correlation between the environment and long-term wellness in sample of 1,978 who attended college between 1940-80 Attending a historically Black college or university (HBCU) as a young adult may be linked with better later-life cognitive outcomes for Black Americans, according to a recent study. The authors sampled ...
Delivery Robot Drives Through Bus Stop Shelter, Shattering Glass EverywhereDelivery Robot Drives Through Bus Stop Shelter, Shattering Glass Everywhere
A Serve Robotics food delivery robot crashed through the glass wall of a bus stop shelter in Chicago earlier this week, shattering the glass all over the sidewalk. The crash comes amid a protest against delivery robots in Chicago and a few weeks after a politician who represents part of ...
A Top Google Search Result for Claude Plugins Was Planted by HackersA Top Google Search Result for Claude Plugins Was Planted by Hackers
A top result on Google for people searching for Claude plugins sent users to a site that recently contained malicious code in an apparent attempt to steal their credentials. The news shows how the explosion of interest in generative AI tools is giving hackers new ways to attack users. The ...
This Company Is Secretly Turning Your Zoom Meetings into AI PodcastsThis Company Is Secretly Turning Your Zoom Meetings into AI Podcasts
WebinarTV, a company that bills itself as “a search engine for the best webinars,” is secretly scanning the internet for Zoom meeting links, recording the calls, and turning them into AI-generated podcasts for profit. In some cases, people only found out that their Zoom calls were recorded once WebinarTV reached ...
Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been upendedIran war shows norms of international conflicts have been upended
US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran’s retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change. ...
Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour periodRussia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period
Cities across the west of Ukraine were hit, with residential buildings damaged and many injured. ...
Middle East crisis live: Pakistan reportedly favouring Vance for role in possible US-Iran peace talksMiddle East crisis live: Pakistan reportedly favouring Vance for role in possible US-Iran peace talks
Pakistan’s military attempting to broker negotiations between US and Iran Pakistan’s army chief attempts to broker Iran peace talks in call with Trump In Australia, the number of petrol stations running out of fuel continues to climb as the Middle East war drags on, with at least 184 dry across ...
JD Vance role touted as Pakistan attempts to broker US-Iran peace talksJD Vance role touted as Pakistan attempts to broker US-Iran peace talks
Diplomatic sources say negotiations may begin in Islamabad next week, though no formal agreement is in place Middle East crisis – live updates Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, says his country is ready to “facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks” to end the war in the Middle East amid attempts to ...