Medical benefit of staying married for the long haul
New study suggests people who stay married for the long haul may gain some protection from dementia.
Day: February 7, 2023
Former Harris County detention officer charged in inmate’s jail death
A former Harris County detention officer has been charged with manslaughter in the death of an inmate at the jail in 2021.
Rapist police officer sentenced to life with minimum 30 years
David Carrick sentenced for multiple sexual offences against 12 women.
Valentine’s pop-up features imperfect heart fashion for a good cause
House of Shan’s ‘Live What You Love Collection’ features an imperfect heart to encourage people to embrace the imperfect and live each day with purpose. The company gives a portion of every purchase to women’s and children’s charities.
A milder stretch of weather for a while
Morning showers are over, next chance of rain is Thursday.
‘Total miscalculation’: China goes into crisis management mode on balloon fallout
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Religion is not the driving force behind recruitment to jihadist groups says UN
Poverty and the prospect of better-paid work, rather than ideology, are what fuel recruitment to jihadist and other violent groups in Africa, the United Nations said Tuesday.
A recap of Microsoft’s event, where the company detailed the new Bing and Edge powered by OpenAI’s next-gen model, AI progress, OpenAI partnership, and more (Tom Warren/The Verge)
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A recap of Microsoft’s event, where the company detailed the new Bing and Edge powered by OpenAI’s next-gen model, AI progress, OpenAI partnership, and more — Microsoft is holding a surprise event at its Redm…
A neuroscientist shares the 4 ‘highly coveted’ skills that set introverts apart: ‘Their brains work differently’
Neuroscientist Friederike Fabritius has worked with companies like Google and Deloitte on how to retain top talent. While many leaders prefer to hire extroverts, she says introverts are often more successful at work.
How U.S.-China tensions could affect who buys the house next door
States are pursuing bills to bar Chinese citizens and companies from purchasing U.S. land. One Texas proposal has drawn opposition for its effect on immigrants.