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Parents overestimate sons’ maths skills more than daughters’, study finds
Gender stereotypes at home may hamper female students’ ability to progress in the classroom, research suggests. Parents are more likely to overestimate maths ability in sons than daughters, according to research that suggests that gender ...The Guardian - World -
Harvard Study Finds Image Search Tools Can Change Customer Behavior
Visual cues can help online users narrow their search results, and make them more likely to purchase your product. The tool has the potential to boost small-business visibility, too.Inc. - Business -
AI could soon help with ER admissions, study finds
Doctors working in emergency departments might soon be able to use artificial intelligence to help determine which patients should be admitted to the hospital, according to a new study published Tuesday in the Journal of American Medical ...The Hill - Politics - Artificial Intelligence -
Alleged ‘deal’ offer from Trump to big oil could save industry $110bn, study finds
Ex-president at Mar-a-Lago last month hosted more than 20 executives, including from Chevron, Exxon and Occidental. A “deal” allegedly offered by Donald Trump to big-oil executives as he sought $1bn in campaign donations could save the industry ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year’s destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday foundABC News - Health - Climate -
High levels of weedkiller found in more than half of sperm samples, study finds
Glyphosate found in samples from French infertility clinic raising questions about controversial chemical’s impact on fertility. More than 55% of sperm samples from a French infertility clinic contained high levels of glyphosate, the world’s most ...The Guardian - World -
More than third of Amazon rainforest struggling to recover from drought, study finds
‘Critical slowing down’ of recovery raises concern over forest’s resilience to ecosystem collapse. More than a third of the Amazon rainforest is struggling to recover from drought, according to a new study that warns of a “critical slowing down” ...The Guardian - World -
Electric cars more likely to hit pedestrians than petrol vehicles, study finds
Electric and hybrid vehicles are quieter than cars with combustion engines, making them harder to hear, especially in urban areas. Hybrid and electric cars are more likely to strike pedestrians than petrol or diesel vehicles, particularly in towns ...The Guardian - World -
I bought my first home this year: 7 things I wish I'd done before getting serious about my search
My partner and I closed on a two-bedroom apartment in New York City in January 2024.CNBC - Business -
The 'Uniparty' Is Real---but It Isn't What You Think
Democrats and Republicans aren’t overzealous about foreign intervention. They’re feckless about American leadership.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK ports 'choked' by shipping fumes, study claims
Ports dispute the findings and say they are working hard to reduce emissions.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
This is the 'most religious' state, according to new study
The Beehive State has the largest share of religious adherents out of every other state in the nation, according to new research from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah.The Hill - Politics -
Researchers studying 'doomsday glacier' make worrying discovery
Antarctica's "doomsday glacier," referred to as such for its potential to dramatically raise global sea levels, is melting faster than we thought thanks to warmer sea water passing below it, according to a new study.The Hill - Politics -
Centrist think tank dares Trump to testify in hush money trial
Third Way, a centrist think tank, is targeting former President Trump over his past comments about defendants not testifying because he has yet to take the stand in his New York hush money trial. In an ad dubbed “Coward” released Friday, Third ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
'What Was I Thinking?' The Big-Ticket Items People Regret
People spend a lot of money on all sorts of things, only to later ask themselves: “What was I thinking?”The Wall Street Journal - World -
The big idea: the simple trick that can sabotage your critical thinking
Influencers and politicians use snappy cliches to get you on side – but you can fight fire with fire. Since the moment I learned about the concept of the “thought-terminating cliche” I’ve been seeing them everywhere I look: in televised political ...The Guardian - World -
Eli Lilly stock hits new highs after a regulatory win in China. This is a big deal
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - Business -
Can AI Make the PC Cool Again? Microsoft Thinks So.
Microsoft, HP, Dell and others unveiled a new kind of laptop tailored to work with artificial intelligence. Analysts expect Apple to do something similar.The New York Times - Top stories - Microsoft -
Hellblade 2 Review Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, the long-awaited sequel to Ninja Theory's 2017 action-adventure game Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, is out now on Xbox and PC. Reviews are online, too, painting a picture of the game's critical reception from critics.. ...GameSpot - Tech -
Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant vulnerable to malicious commands, study reveals
Amazon researchers uncover alarming vulnerabilities in speech AI models, revealing 90% susceptibility to adversarial attacks and raising concerns over potential misuse.VentureBeat - Tech - Google -
Potential new drug for menopause shows promise, study shows
In clinical trials, a new drug showed promising results in controlling hot flashes associated with menopause and in improving sleep and overall quality of life. Some who took part in trials of the drug reported life-changing results. NBC News' ...NBC News - Top stories -
Study Suggests Waiting Longer Before Withdrawing Life Support
A review of a limited number of cases of unresponsive patients with severe traumatic brain injuries raised questions about a custom of making a decision within 72 hours.The New York Times - Health -
Pakistani nationals studying in Kyrgyzstan asked to stay indoors after attacks
According to local media, the violence began last week following a clash between Kyrgyz people and foreigners in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.CBS News - World - Pakistan -
New Study Reveals The Main Reasons People Want To Play Games
GameSpot parent company Fandom has released its fourth annual Inside Gaming report, and one of the key takeaways is that personal expression within games is increasingly important to players. The Inside Gaming report is based on data from Fandom's ...GameSpot - Tech -
This exercise protects against knee pain or arthritis, according to new study
People who biked at any point in their lives were 17% less likely to develop knee pain and 21% less likely to develop arthritis with pain in the joint, a new study found.NBC News - Top stories -
Could fluoride in pregnancy affect kids' development? A study suggests a link
New research suggests that exposure to fluoride during pregnancy could be linked to behavioral issues in children.NBC News - Top stories -
New study focuses on long term use of weight loss drug Wegovy
The study looked at whether people on the drug maintained their weight loss.ABC News - Top stories -
Heavy storms and prolonged rainfall on the rise in UK and Ireland, study shows
Farmers nurse losses of £1bn after climate change triggers floods and devastates cropsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Where to Find the 'Best' Pizza Slice in NYC? It's Complicated.
Claiming the best pizza in New York City? Wars have been started for less, but this borough-by-borough guide to some of the city’s most delicious—and most unique—slices is a good place to start.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Harvard Was Unresponsive to Antisemitism, House Committee Finds
The university ignored recommendations from an advisory group and failed to act on student complaints, a report from a Republican-led House committee said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bodies left decomposing in hospitals, reports find
Leeds General Infirmary among NHS hospitals criticised for storing bodies at unsuitable temperatures.BBC News - Top stories -
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Jewelry Often Has a Message, but Sometimes It’s Hard to Find
The old practice of hiding words or symbols, or engraving letters too small to be read, has come into favor again.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Minister broke rules on expenses, watchdog finds
The MP for Blackpool North has agreed to pay back £1,367 for use of a state-of-the-art printer.BBC News - Top stories -
British Museum finds 268 more missing artefacts
The British Museum says it has recovered 268 objects that went missing and were stolen from its collectionBBC News - Top stories -
Arizona poll finds trouble for Biden vs. Trump
A new poll shows some trouble for President Biden's chances against former President Trump in Arizona — a state that Biden carried in 2020. A new CBS News poll found Trump leading Biden by 5 percentage points in Arizona, with 52 percent support ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Iranian rescue services find president’s helicopter wreckage
Ebrahim Raisi’s condition unclear after ‘hard landing’ of his aircraft in mountainous regionFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
UK infected blood inquiry: key findings
Brian Langstaff’s long-awaited report found failures by government departments and various parts of NHSFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Netanyahu and Khamenei find themselves in a tightening vice
The death of President Raisi and a blow from the ICC prosecutor have heaped pressure on Iran and IsraelFinancial Times - World - Israel -
Think before you click – and three other ways to reduce your digital carbon footprint | Koren Helbig
The invisible downside to our online lives is the data stored at giant energy-guzzling datacentres . It’s been called “the largest coal-powered machine on Earth” – and most of us use it countless times a day.. The internet and its associated ...The Guardian - World