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Olive oil: crushed supply may be here to stay

Oil prices rise dramatically in 2022. It’s not just barrels of crude oil that are being widely tracked. The cost of olive oil, a more niche commodity, also rose. It’s a bike for Islington households looking for something to ride…

Tips and tools for positive mental health

Experiencing less daylight in the winter months, like February, can make you feel, well, sad — and I don’t just mean feeling. As we near the end of October, we’re approaching what’s commonly referred to as SAD season, a time…

How much of a threat are Chinese spy balloons?

Surveillance balloons flying in high winds are not sophisticated spyware. But a Chinese device discovered earlier this week in the northwestern US state of Montana has proven effective as a diplomatic irritant among the world’s largest economies. Secretary of state…

TikTok-based HR conversations are coming for Gen Z workers

Wagnerokasaki | Istock | Getty Images The start of the new year doesn’t alleviate any of the issues plaguing human resources professionals throughout 2022. Challenges surrounding isolation, overall dissatisfaction, lower productivity, burnout, dissatisfaction with compensation, and fear of layoffs abundant.…

Google invests in Anthropic, maker of ChatGPT rival

On Friday, Google announced a partnership with Anthropic, a startup founded in 2021. Anthropic created Claude, which like ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot. With the $300 million deal, Google will take a roughly 10% stake in the startup, according…