The "And In Other News" Thread After Hours

[Casey]

A tech worker, Jacob Wright, sparked viral attention when he wore Apple's Vision Pro headset during his wedding photo shoot and reception.

His wife, Cambree Wright, found the headset "creepy" and tried to keep it out of the bridal shots despite Jacob's requests. Although Cambree appeared upset in one photo, she clarified she wasn't angry but rather found it funny.

The Vision Pro, released less than a month ago, has already been seen in unconventional places like while driving and crossing roads, sparking safety concerns.

 

[Ginger Ted]

Everyone in the world with blue eyes can trace their lineage back to one person who lived thousands of years ago.⁠
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Go back far enough up your family tree, and you'll likely find out that you're related to some pretty interesting people.⁠
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Unless your entire family has spent all of eternity living in a cave far removed from civilisation, then there's a decent chance that at some point one or more of your ancestors was important enough to have their own Wikipedia article.⁠
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No matter who you're related to, it's still you that makes you unique but there are still traits you'll have in common with plenty of people around the world.⁠
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However, those who keep their blue eyes share a common ancestor who must've lived between 6,000 and 10,000 years ago.⁠
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That's a pretty wide window of time to try and pin down one life but, thanks to researchers, it's been worked out that this one person is the common ancestor of millions of people around the world.

 

[Ghost]

A recent report reveals that most companies involved in a six-month pilot of a four-day working week have made the policy permanent.

Of the 61 British companies surveyed, 89% reported that the policy was still in place, with 51% permanently switching to a shorter workweek.

The follow-up study one year later showed positive impacts on organizations, with 55% describing the effect as "very positive." The report, authored by Juliet Schor, a professor at Boston College, highlights improvements in staff well-being, reduced turnover, and improved recruitment.

However, concerns were raised about conditions tied to the extra day off, leading to stress and feelings of inequity among employees. Overall, the findings underscore the long-lasting benefits of shorter working hours.

Will Stronge, director of research at Autonomy, emphasized that the improvements observed during the trial have been maintained one year later.

 

[Ghost]

A recent report reveals that most companies involved in a six-month pilot of a four-day working week have made the policy permanent.

Of the 61 British companies surveyed, 89% reported that the policy was still in place, with 51% permanently switching to a shorter workweek.

The follow-up study one year later showed positive impacts on organizations, with 55% describing the effect as "very positive." The report, authored by Juliet Schor, a professor at Boston College, highlights improvements in staff well-being, reduced turnover, and improved recruitment.

However, concerns were raised about conditions tied to the extra day off, leading to stress and feelings of inequity among employees. Overall, the findings underscore the long-lasting benefits of shorter working hours.

Will Stronge, director of research at Autonomy, emphasized that the improvements observed during the trial have been maintained one year later.

Would love to see this become the norm

 

[Spikey]

A new study by Chinese researchers has found that drinking two liters or more of artificially sweetened beverages per week increases the risk of atrial fibrillation by 20% compared to those who don't consume them.

Drinking a similar number of added-sugar beverages raised the risk by 10%, while pure, unsweetened juices were associated with an 8% lower risk.

Atrial fibrillation is a leading cause of strokes around the globe, with strokes linked to A-fib being more dangerous than those with other underlying causes. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, fatigue, an inability to exercise, or palpitations.

 

[Ghost]

The UK ranks as the world's second most miserable nation with Uzbekistan topping the list as the most miserable country, according to a mental wellbeing report by Sapien Labs.

The UK's 70/71 ranking is attributed to the ongoing impacts of the Covid pandemic and widespread struggles with the cost-of-living crisis.

The study suggests that mental wellbeing has not completely returned to pre-pandemic levels as of 2023.

 

[Gemma]

The UK ranks as the world's second most miserable nation with Uzbekistan topping the list as the most miserable country, according to a mental wellbeing report by Sapien Labs.

The UK's 70/71 ranking is attributed to the ongoing impacts of the Covid pandemic and widespread struggles with the cost-of-living crisis.

The study suggests that mental wellbeing has not completely returned to pre-pandemic levels as of 2023.

I'm not at all surprised by this.

 

[Silverback]

The UK ranks as the world's second most miserable nation with Uzbekistan topping the list as the most miserable country, according to a mental wellbeing report by Sapien Labs.

The UK's 70/71 ranking is attributed to the ongoing impacts of the Covid pandemic and widespread struggles with the cost-of-living crisis.

The study suggests that mental wellbeing has not completely returned to pre-pandemic levels as of 2023.

If I was in my 20s I'd be gone. No wonder people are miserable, work until you drop, a huge hike in food, petrol, and utility prices. Mass immigration. Meanwhile 10 million not working, shit weather, dark nights, dark mornings, NHS on its knees, shit politicians at local and national level. I could go on!

 

[Gemma]

Top news item everywhere today, everything else is fine

The Princess of Wales has apologised "for any confusion" after she said she edited a Mother's Day photograph of her and her children.

Her statement was posted on Kensington Palace social media after five agencies retracted it over editing concerns.
"Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing," Catherine said.

The image, taken by the Prince of Wales, was the first of Catherine to be released since her surgery in January.

PA, Getty Images, AFP, Associated Press (AP) and Reuters had removed the image. AP noted an "inconsistency in alignment of Princess Charlotte's left hand".

In her statement on X, formerly Twitter, Catherine said: "I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother's Day. C."

 

[Steve]

Top news item everywhere today, everything else is fine

Shouldn't really be headline news but it was a bizarre thing to do - didn't they release a photo a few months ago where some of them were missing arms and legs and it was obviously manipulated.