Global growth forecast is lifted but risks loom: OECD
The Straits Times Business News Any widening of the conflict in the Middle East could increase price pressures and dampen growth. Go to Source 03/05/2024 – 15:03 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Suicides among a surprising population have doubled over the past 20 years
PsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire The unique stressors faced by college athletes could partially explain the rise in suicides among this group. Go to Source 27/04/2024 – 03:03 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
It’s Not About You
Psychology Today: The Latest Instead of having an endless list of “pet peeves,” what if you could learn to leave others’ preferences alone and take ownership of your own reactions? Go to Source 24/04/2024 – 00:03 /Mitch Abblett Ph.D. Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
A faster, better way to prevent an AI chatbot from giving toxic responses
MIT News – Artificial intelligence A user could ask ChatGPT to write a computer program or summarize an article, and the AI chatbot would likely be able to generate useful code or write a cogent synopsis. However, someone could also ask for instructions to build a bomb, and the chatbot might be able to provide […]Continue reading
Steve Cohen says the Fed may have a hard time getting inflation down to its goal
US Top News and Analysis The Point72 CEO said there’s a lot of “underemployment” in the country, which could create upward pressure on inflation if economic growth remains strong. Go to Source 03/04/2024 – 15:06 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Cheaper private Covid jabs may end up as costly as pricier ones, say experts
Coronavirus | The Guardian Exclusive: Multi-dose vials could push up charge per patient, with experts warning cost could widen inequalitiesCheaper private Covid jabs could end up being just as expensive as their pricier alternative because the vaccine must be given in groups of five, experts have warned.Boots and pharmacies that partner with the company Pharmadoctor […]Continue reading
Apple faces years of distractions after DOJ antitrust suit
US Top News and Analysis If the DOJ wins, it could seek a range of changes to Apple’s business. U.S. officials didn’t rule out the possibility that Apple could be broken up. Go to Source 22/03/2024 – 15:02 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
‘Alarming’ rise in Americans with long Covid symptoms
Coronavirus | The Guardian CDC data shows nearly 18m people could be living with long Covid even as health agency relaxes isolation recommendationsSome 6.8% of American adults are currently experiencing long Covid symptoms, according to a new survey from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), revealing an “alarming” increase in recent months […]Continue reading
Nvidia faces stiff test on Wall Street this week after ‘parabolic’ stock rally
US Top News and Analysis Even if Nvidia shows incredible growth, it could still come up short of elevated expectations given the stock’s fivefold increase since the end of 2022. Go to Source 20/02/2024 – 15:02 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
CDC plans to end five-day Covid isolation guidelines – report
Coronavirus | The Guardian People who are fever-free for one day could reportedly return to regular routines, in change that White House has not signed off onThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reportedly planning to eliminate its recommendation that people testing positive for Covid-19 should isolate for five days – the first […]Continue reading