Return-to-Office Policies Are Impacting Neurodivergent Workers As workplaces press for a return to in-person work, concerns are mounting for neurodivergent individuals struggling to adapt. With new policies, we’re seeing a rise in anxiety among workers who process information differently due to conditions like ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. This article tackles the real implications of these … Read more
Downward DOGE: Elon Musk keeps revising cost-trimming goals in a familiar pattern Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, has failed to deliver on promised federal spending cuts, with claims of significant savings marred by inflated numbers and questionable receipts. Initial ambitions to cut $2 trillion have been slashed down to a mere … Read more
Conservationists Say ‘De-Extinction’ Not the Answer to Saving Extinct Species Conservationists have raised alarms over the trend of using biotechnology for ‘de-extinction’ as a solution to biodiversity loss. Experts argue that creating extinct species like the dire wolf does not tackle the root causes of endangerment and could distract from essential conservation efforts. Source: Slashdot … Read more
ArcoLinux Lead Steps Down After Eight Years Erik Dubois, the lead of ArcoLinux, has announced his decision to step down after eight years, reflecting on an accomplished tenure within the Linux community. He expressed the joy and fulfilment gained throughout this journey while acknowledging that the time has come for change. Source: Slashdot Key Points … Read more
Trump-Branded ‘Lab Leak’ Page Replaces US Covid Information Sites A federal website, previously dedicated to COVID-19 information, has been revamped to promote the controversial lab leak theory for the pandemic’s origins. This move has attracted criticism from scientists who argue that the evidence presented is misleading and politically motivated. Source: Slashdot Key Points The covid.gov … Read more
IBM Orders US Sales To Locate Near Customers or Offices IBM is shaking things up by requiring US sales and Cloud employees to be within proximity of clients or offices at least three days a week. The memo from management suggests this move isn’t just about productivity but might also target older employees, who may … Read more
Google, Meta antitrust cases could set legal precedents As Google faces its second antitrust loss this week and Meta begins its own trial, the outcomes of these cases could shake up big tech as we know it. The U.S. District Court has ruled that Google monopolised online digital advertising markets, while the FTC’s case against … Read more
Why the ‘Weakest Samurai Warlord’ Is Admired To This Day New research sheds light on Oda Ujiharu, often labelled as Japan’s most ineffective military leader, suggesting he might have been unjustly characterised. During the Sengoku period, this daimyo famously lost his stronghold nine times but astonishingly recaptured it eight times, even against overwhelming odds. Scholars … Read more
Try these strategies to modernize Windows workloads In today’s fast-paced tech scene, many organisations are stuck using old legacy applications that are more of a hassle than a help. These outdated systems can create all sorts of headaches, from security flaws to compatibility issues. This article dives into solid strategies that IT pros can use … Read more
A New Journal Record: Sage Title Retracts 678 More Papers, Tally Over 1,500 Sage Publishing has made headlines by retracting 678 papers from the Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems (JIFS), bringing the total number of retracted articles to a staggering 1,561. This is unprecedented for a single journal, raising alarms about the authenticity of … Read more
