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How Age Bias Affects Employee Speech: Aged Friends' Experiences Matter

December 14, 2024

Imagine you have a close friend at work who feels discriminated against because of their age. Would that make you keep quiet about problems at your job? That's what a recent study found. Researchers looked at pairs of workers—one who felt age discrimination and the other who knew them well. They dis

education

Learning about Safety with KatakLarita: A New Approach for Deaf Kids

December 13, 2024

Keep it simple, yet important—that's the mission of KatakLarita, an innovative program that's empowering deaf children with crucial sexual safety knowledge. This isn't your typical classroom lesson. KatakLarita is all about including everyone, even those who communicate through sign language. With t

business

Artificial Intelligence: Singapore Workers' Fear and Uncertainty

December 13, 2024

In Singapore, it seems that while many workers are using artificial intelligence (AI) in their jobs, they're keeping it quiet. According to a recent report by Slack, 52% of workers in Singapore are already using AI, but a surprising 45% of them feel uncomfortable telling their managers about it. The

business

Closing the Gap: Women Leaders in Energy

December 13, 2024

Let's talk about women in the oil and gas (O&G) industry. It's a place where big changes are happening. More women are taking top jobs, and that's something worth celebrating. But it's not all smooth sailing. There are obstacles too, like sorts of barriers that can make it tough for women to rise to

celebrities

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco: From Secret Dates to Engaged

December 13, 2024

A surprising love story unfolded between singer Selena Gomez and record producer Benny Blanco. The couple announced their engagement on Instagram late Wednesday, with a picture showing Gomez's new marquis-cut diamond ring at a Taco Bell picnic. The caption read, "Forever begins now. " Fans and celeb

crime

James Kennedy of 'Vanderpump Rules' Arrested for Domestic Violence

December 12, 2024

James Kennedy, a well-known figure from the Bravo show 'Vanderpump Rules, ' was recently arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence. This incident occurred in Burbank, California, where police responded to a call about an argument between Kennedy and a woman. The police confirmed it was a domestic i

science

Innovative Membrane for Oil-Water Separation

December 12, 2024

Have you ever wondered how we can make oil and water separate quickly and cleanly? Scientists have created a special kind of membrane that can do just that! This membrane is like a 3D sponge made from small molecules linked together. It's also really good at attracting oil (oil-loving, technically s

celebrities

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Engagement: A Star-Studded Celebration

December 12, 2024

Selena Gomez's recent engagement to Benny Blanco has sparked a wave of excitement and congratulations from her celebrity friends. The couple, who have been together for about a year and a half, announced their engagement on Instagram. Gomez shared a series of photos, including one where she is seen

politics

Guns and Laws: What Research Tells Us

December 12, 2024

Ever thought about how gun laws affect our communities? Researchers from RAND have been looking into this. Their recent study, now in its fourth edition, checks out 18 different state firearm laws. They want to see how these laws impact things like gun injuries, violent crimes, suicides, and even th

politics

Ohio Lawmaker Wants to Make Flag Planting a Crime

December 12, 2024

Imagine a world where planting a flag on the football field could land you in jail. That's the vision of an Ohio politician who's had enough of flag-planting antics in sports. Republican state Rep. Josh Williams is proposing a bill to make this act a felony in the state. His idea comes after a chaot