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X employees recount ‘confusing’ first encounter with Elon Musk that left them scratching their heads, following the billionaire’s takeover of the social media platform, formerly known as Twitter. Musk’s rambling responses, which were seen as erratic and disconnected from the company’s core, left many wondering if he truly grasped the intricacies of the business. “Wasn’t … Read more
Rahmel Bailey, a Seattle-based software engineer at Amazon, has shared his advice for excelling in technical interviews in the tech industry. At 25, Bailey already has over two years of experience at Amazon, as noted on his LinkedIn profile. He also leads FYJump, a platform that helps early-career tech professionals secure entry-level roles, develop essential … Read more
HONG KONG — China’s National Health Commission (NHC) published its first set of guidelines to standardize the diagnosis and treatment of obesity, with more than half of China’s adults already overweight and obese, and the rate expected to keep rising. The guidelines, made public on October 17, come as China experiences an upward morbidity trend … Read more
Looking for a high-paying job? A recent survey uncovered four career fields experiencing meteoric salary growth. Millions of Americans’ dream of financial security is slipping further out of reach, as more than a third of full-time workers find themselves living paycheck to paycheck. But there’s a silver lining for those willing to pursue certain careers. … Read more
Two years after reaching a historic biodiversity agreement, countries will gather next week to determine whether they are making progress on efforts to save Earth’s plant and animal life. The agreement signed by 196 countries at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference calls for protecting 30 percent of land and water by 2030, known as 30 … Read more
Image: Steven Madow / Space Explored This week, SpaceX hit its first triple-digit launch year and continues to extend that number in the remaining months of 2024. Blue Origin might finally get its NS-27 mission off the ground to certify its new New Shepard rocket. Finally, NASA’s Artemis program is once again under fire for … Read more
Paris — French drugmaker Sanofi’s confirmation that it will sell a controlling stake in its consumer health unit to a U.S. investment fund sparked a new political backlash Monday, stoked by fears the deal marks a loss of sovereignty over key medications. Paris “must block the sale” using powers to protect strategic sectors, Manuel Bompard, … Read more
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, has sparked controversy with his latest offer of giving away $1 million a day to individuals who sign a political petition supporting the U.S. Constitution’s First and Second Amendments. As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, this financial incentive has raised questions about its legality and … Read more
Chennai recently experienced a captivating natural spectacle as bioluminescent waves illuminated its coastline, drawing the attention of both residents and tourists. This rare phenomenon, characterised by an enchanting blue glow along the shores, sparked scientific interest and discussions about environmental health. Bioluminescence, produced by microscopic marine organisms, is not only a stunning visual display but … Read more
If aliens are watching Earth, they might be able to detect us from the radio signals we beam to Mars to control our rovers there. Astronomers have now listened in on the nearby TRAPPIST-1 system to check whether aliens are chattering between their own neighboring planets. Earth has been blasting out incidental radio signals for … Read more
