Raising maintenance loans by only 2.8% means students will have to cut back on food and books, says reportThe Department for Education has admitted students in England face a “negative impact” from its refusal to increase support in line with inflation…
Inside ChatGPT’s rushed launch, as OpenAI feared that rivals might upstage them; Sam Altman now worries about regulatory backlash and inflated expectations (Kevin Roose/New York Times)
Kevin Roose / New York Times:
Inside ChatGPT’s rushed launch, as OpenAI feared that rivals might upstage them; Sam Altman now worries about regulatory backlash and inflated expectations — Even inside the company, the chatbot’s popul…
Irish Naval Service opts to mothball Roisin-class OPVs due to manning issues
The Irish Naval Service (INS) has been forced to mothball its two Róisín (PV 80)-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) as a result of ongoing recruitment and retention…
Hey Good Day: Caffeine intake, job likes and reporting pauses
It’s time to answer some of the questions you sent us in what we’re calling “Hey Good Day.” Who has the highest caffeine intake? What’s your favorite part of the job and how do you avoid saying “umm” during pauses?
Man shot at Chandler apartment complex
Police are investigating a shooting on Friday at a Chandler apartment complex that left at least one person injured.
Dog of the Day: Sasso
A sweet, cuddly dog named Sasso is looking for a loving home. He’s today’s SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Ukraine ‘will not waste a single day’ in bringing EU membership closer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his war-torn country will not waste “a single day” bringing EU membership closer as a key summit with EU chiefs wrapped up in Kyiv on Friday, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said ther…
I refused to switch seats with a mom’s teen son — she cursed me the whole flight
I refused to switch seats with a mom’s teen son — she cursed me the whole flight
Landlord more than doubles tenant’s rent to $2.2K, leading to fiery social media backlash
Landlord more than doubles tenant’s rent to $2.2K, leading to fiery social media backlash
Mexico: worry that Maya Train will destroy jungle
A major rail project in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is intended to drive economic development to some of the country’s poorest areas but scientists and environmentalists worry that the project will hurt unique ecosystems nearby. (Feb. 3)