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Topic: The Conversation

Working out to music is a 2,000-year-old habit—Ancient Greeks & Romans had playlists too

In one vase painting from the 5th century BCE, a group of athletes trains while a musician plays the aulos, a type of ancient pipe instrument.

Knowledge is no longer scarce. Rise of AI must push universities to rethink what they offer

Since ChatGPT launched, entry-level job listings in the United Kingdom have fallen by about a third. In the United States, several states are removing degree requirements from public-sector roles.

People are losing ground on data privacy. Here is what can be done

Many people think of the cybersecurity issue as a technical problem. They’re right: Technical controls are an important part of protecting personal information, but they are not enough.

Migraine can be caused by weather changes. How you can tackle this

While weather can be a trigger, it’s rarely the only one. Migraine is usually the result of a perfect storm of factors: genetic susceptibility, hormones, stress, sleep, food and, yes, the weather.

Go easy on Vitamin B6 supplements. Too much can be toxic

A side effect the medical community is worried about is peripheral neuropathy – where there is damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.

Why are emojis so confusing? They have way too many meanings

A single emoji might communicate irony, sincerity, or sarcasm, depending on who is using it, what platform they are using it on, and what generation they belong to.

Emotions drive entrepreneurship, not just accompany it

From the spark of an idea to the triumphs and failures of running a business, emotions constantly shape how entrepreneurs think, decide, act and relate to others.

Why loneliness is a problem, even if it’s not an epidemic

The idea that loneliness is an ‘epidemic’ is misleading and it draws us away from sustainable solutions, rather than toward them.

Regime change might not bring democracy to Iran. A more threatening force could fill the vacuum

Israel has wanted to see the current government of Iran fall for some time, as have many government officials in the US. But what would things look like if the government did topple?

Can twerking induce labour? Meghan Markle is on the right track

The movements of dance, especially twerking, involve the hips and pelvic area, which may help the baby get into a more optimal position and tone the pelvic floor.

On Camera

With de-facto control over Venezuela, Trump has his very own oil empire

It’s a geopolitical game changer. US, now, has primacy over oil-producing allies and adversaries alike — whether it’s Saudi Arabia or Iran, Nigeria or Russia.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.