Ever wondered how superstars at work might be affecting their colleagues? A recent study reveals that when employees start to compare their performance with these "stars, " it can lead to trouble. The study uses something called social comparison theory to explain this. As regular employees get clos
In early 2023, news broke that Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez were heading for divorce after two years of marriage. By March 2024, the split was final. Around the same time, Grande released her new album, Eternal Sunshine, which fans quickly dubbed a "divorce album. " The singer has opened up about
The FBI's independence is a hot topic. Some people think it should be totally free from politics, but that wasn't always the plan. The FBI director's 10-year term was set to stop another long-term leader like J. Edgar Hoover, who stayed in charge for nearly four decades. His independence turned into
The Syrian civil war saw the birth of an unexpected economic powerhouse: the drug Captagon. Under Bashar al-Assad's rule, Syria became the world's leading supplier of this stimulant, with an estimated $10 billion annual income from its sale. This turned Syria into a narco-state, with high-ranking of
In the heart of Eurasia, a region known as Caucasia has found itself at the center of a tug-of-war between superpowers. Russia, with its sights set on regaining influence in its former Soviet backyard, has been jostling with the United States for control. While the U. S. aims for global dominance, R
Do you drink from a Stanley mug? You might want to listen up! Recently, Stanley has asked folks to stop using some of their travel mugs. Why? Because these mugs might be a bit too hot to handle. The problem isn't with the coffee or tea, but with the lid. Once these lids get warm and twisted around,
In 1949, a new chapter began for China with the establishment of the People's Republic. The nation's leadership aimed for rapid growth across all sectors, including medicine. They looked to the Soviet Union for guidance, and in medicine, that meant embracing Pavlovian theory. This Soviet theory, foc
A Chinese businessman with ties to Prince Andrew was recently banned from entering the UK due to national security concerns. Officials worried that this man, who had become close to Prince Andrew, could use his influence for political interference by the Chinese government. The businessman, whose n
Voice of America (VOA) is an international news broadcaster funded by the US government. Usually, presidents don’t choose VOA’s director. But President-elect Donald Trump has a different idea. He proposed Kari Lake, a former local TV anchor who has criticized media and denied a US election result. J
Imagine being in the middle of a rumor that's just not true. That's what happened to 21-year-old Breckie Hill, who found herself linked to actor Barry Keoghan in some juicy gossip. The story? Supposedly, he cheated on his girlfriend, Sabrina Carpenter, with Hill. But the truth is way simpler. Hill n
