Those of us who work at a desk for long periods know it is not the best thing for our bodies — and research supports that notion. Standing up and taking breaks is the best way to combat the ill effects of desk life, but if you’re looking for ways to make technology conform to … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is closely monitoring reports of a spike in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China. HMPV, which was discovered in 2001, is common but underdiagnosed due to its similarities to the common cold, according to the CDC. Cases of the virus in the United States are at “pre-pandemic” levels and … Read more
TOKYO (Reuters) – Large Japanese firms are likely to increase wages by about 5% in 2025, same as last year, the chair of a major business lobby said on Tuesday, while pledging efforts to spread the wage growth momentum to smaller firms. “The pace of growth at big firms are likely to be similar to … Read more
With the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics chips finally revealed, a flurry of gaming laptops was announced at CES 2025 taking advantage of the tech. That included an updated flagship from HP’s gaming brand, the Omen Max 16. The 16-inch laptop starts at $1,700 and is just over an inch thick but has high-performance components … Read more
A group of British lawmakers has urged the England cricket team to boycott their upcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan, citing the Taliban regime’s harsh treatment of women and girls. The appeal comes ahead of England’s group-stage clash against Afghanistan, scheduled for February 26 in Lahore, Pakistan. Over 160 UK politicians, led by Labour … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. High street retailer Next has warned that its growth rate in the UK will slow this year as the impact of tax rises introduced in the Budget starts to affect the overall economy. The high … Read more
For billions of years, Pluto and its largest moon Charon have been facing each other in a mutual tidal lock. Since it’s about half the size of Pluto, the moon and its planet are sometimes referred to as a double dwarf planet system, with speculation that they may share a common origin story. Now, scientists … Read more
Trevor Lawrence and Marissa Mowry Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa Lawrence, are the proud parents of a baby girl. “Shae Lynn Lawrence. Born 1/4/25 at 4:01 am. 10 pounds 2 oz 🎀🩷,” Marissa, 25, wrote via Instagram on Monday, January 6. “Mommy and daddy love you so … Read more
Veteran Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews has expressed his shock and disappointment over the Islanders’ Test schedule for 2025, which he describes as “absolutely shocking.” In a heartfelt post on social media, Mathews slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for scheduling only four Test matches for Sri Lanka in the entire year 2025. Having last … Read more
When Elon Musk asked his 211 million followers on X to vote on whether “America should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government,” it seemed as if the post could only be tongue-in-cheek. But coming after a barrage of strident posts about Britain by Mr. Musk — assailing the Labour prime minister, Keir … Read more