Posts by Sophie Clearwater
A Rare Flesh-Eating Screwworm Infects U.S. Resident
[ad_1] The U.S. has confirmed a rare human case of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that typically infects livestock but can be deadly to people too. A Maryland resident suffered an infestation of the screwworm after traveling to El Salvador, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) told TIME in an email.…
Read MoreNvidia’s Newest Product Is a $3,500 ‘Robot Brain’
[ad_1] Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is increasingly positioned his company as one centered on robotics. Thibaud Moritz/AFP via Getty Images Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang knows a thing or two about spotting the next big wave. Back in the 2010s, when his company was still best-known for gaming hardware, he began steering it toward breakthroughs in A.I.—a…
Read MoreYour Quest for Perfect Sleep Is Keeping You Awake
[ad_1] In a culture that’s highly goal-oriented, yet another form of performance anxiety has emerged: It’s called orthosomnia, and it refers to an unhealthy preoccupation with getting the right amount of sleep as well as the right stages of sleep. The term was coined in 2017 by researchers who were seeing a growing number of…
Read MoreStop Saying These 5 Things to People With Social Anxiety
[ad_1] Social anxiety can make any gathering feel daunting. Long before someone steps foot in a crowded party, the restaurant where they’re having a first date, or the conference room where they’re giving a speech, they’ll start replaying worst-case scenarios. “There’s a lot of anticipation and anxiety leading up to the event,” says Charissa Chamorro,…
Read MoreMeghan Markle Reveals What She Misses Most About U.K. After Stepping Down as Senior Royal
[ad_1] Meghan Markle Shares Some of Her Favorite Things While the series showcases Meghan’s love of hosting, cooking, gardening and decorating, she also sheds light on some of her other interests. For instance, in one episode, she hosted a game night for her friends. “We have all started to learn mahjong together in the past…
Read MoreAustin Resource Recovery sees mostly positive feedback on its on-demand collection services
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) provided a six-month update on its on-demand collection and services, and thus far, the department has seen positive feedback. The services, which began in January 2025, saw a general increase in the total tonnage (weigh in tons) collected, but a decrease compared to the previous fiscal…
Read MoreZoë Kravitz Reveals the 2 Anxieties That “Keep Her Up at Night”
[ad_1] Zoë Kravitz sometimes finds herself having a rough night. As The Batman star explained, if she has trouble sleeping, she can usually blame it on two very specific things. “It’s a combination of death and And Just Like That,” Zoë joked during a segment of the Are You Okay? show posted to Instagram Aug.…
Read MoreSam Altman to Visit India Next Month, Announces OpenAI’s First New Delhi Office
[ad_1] India has emerged as OpenAI’s second largest market, just behind the U.S. Alex Wong/Getty Images After a cooler-than-expected reception to GPT-5 and mounting pressure from rising training, compute and infrastructure costs, OpenAI is looking to India as a cornerstone of its global expansion strategy. On Friday, CEO Sam Altman announced on X that the…
Read MoreUnlocking Discretionary Effort: The Real Difference Between Compliance and Commitment
[ad_1] Discretionary effort is the missing link between employee training and breakthrough results. Unsplash+ Unlocking peak performance from your team takes more than setting goals and expectations. It requires cultivating a workplace culture where employees go beyond “just enough” and bring their best energy, creativity and focus to the job. This is the power of…
Read MorePregnant Saoirse Ronan Showcases Baby Bump During Stroll With Jack Lowden
[ad_1] Saoirse Ronan and Jack Lowden are taking in the last months before parenthood. The Lady Bird actress put her growing bump on display as she strolled London with her husband and their dog on Aug. 24. Saoirse, 31, showcased her chic maternity style in a leopard-print minidress by Isabella Oliver. Adding a little edge to the…
Read MoreInfant Deaths Spur Public Health Emergency in Mississippi
[ad_1] Health officials in Mississippi have declared a public emergency over the state’s rising infant mortality rate, which is the highest it’s been in a decade. Data from 2024 show that for every 1,000 infant births in the state, there were 9.7 deaths within the first year of life—up from 8.9 in 2023. “Every single…
Read MoreChad Michael Murray’s Wife Sarah Roemer Shares Rare Family Photos
[ad_1] Chad Michael Murray is living his happily ever after. The One Tree Hill alum’s wife Sarah Roemer shared a glimpse into their sweet family while celebrating Chad’s 44th birthday. “WE LOVE YOU,” the Disturbia actress wrote on Instagram Aug. 24. “So grateful for all these years together. We love celebrating you. Grateful every day.…
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