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Medical trials of a four-day week just showed huge physical and mental health benefits – staff reported higher wellbeing, less burnout, and better sleep
A new medical trial of the effects of a four-day week on workers’ health and wellbeing has revealed significant benefits. The research, from learning technology company Thrive and the University of Sussex, included tests such as MRI scans, blood tests and sleep tracking to monitor participants’ response to flexible working practices. Participants also filled out a set of weekly questionnaires…
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Google slams reported forced Chrome sell-off, says “radical” move would harm businesses
US Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust officials will ask a judge to force a Google Chrome sell-off, Bloomberg has revealed. According to people familiar with the plans, the DOJ will ask the judge to require measures related to AI and its Android smartphone operating system. Antitrust officials also plan to recommend that federal judge Amit Mehta impose data licensing requirements,…
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Regulators Aim to Crack Down on Infant ‘Neck Floats’ After Two Deaths and Dozens of Close Calls Reported
Infant neck floats are marketed to parents for use with babies as young as newborns as a way to lift their head out of the water while they float and play in a bathtub or pool. Some are hollow and inflatable, like the popular Otteroo brand, and others are made of firm foam. As many as 1 million neck floats…
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