Tea Leaves Can Steep Away Lead, Study Finds

Brewing tea removes heavy metals from water, study finds

Scientists say consumption of the beverage may have health benefit by reducing intake of metals such as lead . The medicinal effect of a cup of tea is no surprise to anybody who has headed straight ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Xbox’s AI initiative with Muse is an attempt to read the tea leaves, not the room

Earlier today, the heads of Microsoft’s Xbox division revealed Muse, a generative AI model that intends to create both visuals and gameplay for games. The model, which was trained on the largely ...

VentureBeat - Feb. 19

Study finds hundreds of contaminants in U.S. drinking water

A new report from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group shows millions of Americans are drinking water tainted with unsafe levels of chemicals, metals and radioactive substances. Sydney Evans, ...

CBS News - Feb. 26

Wildfires becoming less frequent but more destructive, study finds

Recent wildfires throughout the U.S. have been significantly more devastating. However, the number of these fires has actually gone down in the past few decades, according to a new study published ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

Hurricane-proof skyscrapers vulnerable to less powerful windstorms, study finds

Tall buildings fare poorly in derechos, say experts, raising questions over their resilience as climate crisis worsens. Skyscrapers built to withstand major hurricanes fare much more poorly in less ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Every hour children spend on screens raises chance of myopia, study finds

Experts warn young people should have limited use of devices and spend more time outdoors. Every hour young people spend in front of screens increases their chance of being shortsighted, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Cardiac arrest in athletes did not increase during pandemic, study finds

A six-year study found no increase in cardiac arrests or cardiac deaths among athletes during the Covid pandemic, contradicting anti-vaccine misinformation that has circulated.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Judiciary in England and Wales facing ‘recruitment crisis’, study finds

More judges complain about threats to personal safety and poor working conditions

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Total collapse of vital Atlantic currents unlikely this century, study finds

Climate scientists caution, however, that even weakened currents would cause profound harm to humanity. Vital Atlantic Ocean currents are unlikely to completely collapse this century, according to ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Hollywood diversity in decline despite audience demand, study finds: 'The writing was on the wall'

Despite the popularity of films like 'Wicked,' opportunities for people of color in Hollywood declined in 2024, according to the latest UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 27

Ukrainian refugees in Germany face uncertain prospects, study finds

Yahoo News - 3d

Men with higher-quality sperm live longer, study finds

Research suggests difference in life expectancy between men with highest and lowest quality is nearly three years. Sperm may be the canaries in the coalmine for male health, according to research ...

The Guardian - 1d

Women With Postpartum Depression Experienced Brain Changes During Pregnancy, Study Finds

The research constitutes some of the first evidence that the condition is associated with modifications in the brain before childbirth.

The New York Times - 1d

Weatherwatch: hurricanes will hit harder over next decade, study finds

Researchers say number of tropical cyclones over Atlantic could more than double compared with 1970s. Hurricanes are going to hit harder and stronger over the next decade, a study has found, and ...

The Guardian - 16h

22% of butterflies in U.S. disappeared in 2 decades, study finds

A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.

CBS News - 2h

Big endowments are heavily invested in hedge funds and other alts. They’ve been an expensive waste, study finds

An astonishing two-thirds of big university endowments are invested in hedge funds and other alternative investments that actually have delivered zero outperformance since the 2008 global financial ...

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

Social media influencers are ‘fearmongering’ to promote health tests with limited evidence, study finds

Researchers warn of harms of overdiagnosis for generally healthy people as well as the cost of tests themselves. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Extreme Heat May Cause Older People to Age Faster, New Study Finds

A first-of-its-kind analysis found that people living in hotter areas experienced more molecular changes than those in cooler places.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Can a Year-End Bonus Be Docked If You Took Maternity Leave?

Is it fair for management to dock someone’s annual incentive pay because of a maternity or medical leave?

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Bacterial vaginosis can be passed to women by men, researchers find

Study suggests infection is sexually transmitted and opens up new way to reduce recurrence by treating male partners. Bacterial vaginosis can be passed to women by male sexual partners, researchers ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘Jekyll and Hyde Leadership’ Can Hurt Performance, According to a New Study. Here’s How to Fix It

Research shows that oscillating leadership creates confusion that leaves employees emotionally exhausted.

Inc. - Feb. 19

I've studied over 200 kids—the 'highly spoiled' ones do these 5 things, and what parents can do about it

Child psychologist Reem Raouda, who has studied more than 200 kids, explains how to identify spoiled behavior — and how to raise generous and grateful kids.

CNBC - 4d

NOAA braces for steep job cuts

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story NOAA set to slash jobs ‘imminently’ Mass firings are set to hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Synthetic hair marketed toward Black women contains carcinogens and lead, report finds

Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products marketed toward Black women. Nine of these products also contained lead.

NBC News - 2d

Half of U.S. workers don't know their state's paid sick leave laws—this tool can help

In the absence of a federal law, U.S. workers rely on a patchwork of state laws or their private-sector employer for sick leave coverage.

CNBC - 3d

Federal jobs went from reliable to risky overnight. Here’s where Americans can find stable work now — and in the future.

No job is disruption-proof, but these industries are projected to grow over the next decade.

MarketWatch - 5d

Buying small caps to find the next Nvidia can be risky. 5 questions to answer before starting

These early-stage businesses carry an elevated risk of failure. However, when successful, they can deliver significant growth and high reward for investors.

CNBC - 5d

Strangers mock my moves. How can I regain confidence on the dancefloor? | Leading questions

Dancing in the dark can restore a sense of fun in your body without anyone watching, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . You’re never too awkward or sober to start. Read more ...

The Guardian - Feb. 27

What's behind steep drop in illegal border crossings

Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made a day trip to the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, to highlight the Trump ...

CBS News - 20h

What's behind steep drop in illegal border crossings

Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made a day trip to the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, to highlight the Trump ...

CBS News - 20h

I love my kids but I regret having them. How can I accept my life as a parent? | Leading questions

It may help to view parenthood as a rapidly changing condition, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith says. It’s also important not to struggle with these feelings alone. Read more Leading ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

Hyundai counts on Inster to reverse steep EV sales slide in Europe

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

China’s $1 bubble tea chain soars 43% in Hong Kong debut

Mixue’s IPO, city’s biggest in year to date, highlights investor focus on China’s price-conscious consumers

Financial Times - 3d

House budget tees up steep Medicaid cuts and big SALT fight. Here’s what’s next.

House Republicans passed a new budget resolution in a razor-thin vote that puts the GOP on a path to enact President Donald Trump’s ambitious fiscal agenda, including deep tax cuts and significant ...

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

‘Tea with a side of flattery’: what US papers say about Starmer’s meeting with Trump

The get-together between the UK prime minister and US president barely made a splash across the Atlantic. A quick scan of the UK newspaper front pages and you would be forgiven for thinking it was ...

The Guardian - 6d

China's largest bubble tea chain Mixue soars 43% on Hong Kong trading debut

Shares of China's largest bubble tea chain Mixue jumped more than 40% on its market debut on Monday after a heavily oversubscribed initial public offering.

CNBC - 3d