Meta to Cut 5% of Its Workers in New Round of Layoffs
The company said in a memo sent to its employees on Tuesday that the layoffs would be based on performance…
Alcohol Offers Some Health Benefits but Raises Cancer Risks, Report Finds
The second of two analyses intended to shape the upcoming U.S. Dietary Guidelines questions alcohol’s overall benefits.Among both men and…
In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Fertilizer
Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders…
U.S. Oil Production Is Booming. Oil Jobs Are Not.
The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as…
Kate thanks staff at cancer hospital where she was treated
The Princess of Wales has made a personal visit to thank staff and support patients at the hospital where she…
Why TikTok Users Are Downloading ‘Red Note,’ the Chinese App
To show how little they care about TikTok’s ties to Beijing, people in the United States are downloading one of…
Fix Your Glutes. Fix Your Life.
I didn’t appreciate their utility — and paid for it. Two years is roughly how long it takes to achieve…
Do I Need to Worry About Microplastics in Tea Bags?
Q: I’ve heard there are microplastics in tea bags. Is that true? How can I stay safe and still enjoy…
The Magic of Swimming Lessons in Middle Age
I was never a great swimmer. After correcting a few common mistakes, I can now get a solid workout in…
Over-50s in England offered home bowel-cancer tests
All 50-74-year-olds in England will now receive a home-testing kit for bowel cancer every two years.