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10 Apr 2026

History and AI: What it means for work

Historians compare past technological changes with the rise of artificial intelligence. A widely seen social media post and fast new AI tools have raised public concern about how quickly AI could change jobs, regulation, and the economy.

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31 Mar 2026

Rude customers can affect workers' sleep

A study shows that service workers often hide negative feelings during rude customer interactions. Small acts of quiet retaliation, called "service sabotage," can increase rumination and harm sleep and daily wellbeing.

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26 Jan 2026

Stronger sun threatens outdoor workers in Kenya

Climate change is warming parts of Kenya and making the sun stronger. Outdoor workers report more skin problems, and experts suggest cheap protections like hats, shade and moisturisers while health data and UV monitoring are improved.

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1 Dec 2025

Financial worries disrupt sleep in National Guard members

A study of full-time Army and Air National Guard members found that financial stress leads to tense bedtime habits and poorer sleep. Researchers measured stress, bedtime behaviours, and sleep using surveys and wrist actigraphs.

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29 Dec 2023

Kalpana’s move to Kathmandu

A young woman named Kalpana moved from a rural town to Kathmandu and began work in a beauty parlour. The shop later added massage services, and Kalpana now faces hard choices about money, safety and her marriage.

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