public-satisfaction-with-nhs-hits-record-low

Public satisfaction with the NHS has hit a new low, according to the long-running British Social Attitudes survey. Just 21% said they were satisfied with the NHS in 2024, with waiting times and staff shortages the biggest concerns. Satisfaction rates have dropped sharply since the pandemic – in 2019, 60%Continue Reading

ubuntu-25.10-codename-revealed-—-or-an-april-fools’-prank?

Will Ubuntu 25.10 be codenamed the Quizzical Quokka? It’s an adjective + animal moniker Canonical’s marketing team tersely tweeted today—sans context—but as today is April 1 (aka April’s Fools Day, aka the day when companies, teams, and unpaid marketing interns spam the web with try-hard lolslop)… I’m questioning it. QuestionsContinue Reading

the-normalization-of-autocracy

The White House Correspondents Association has just capitulated to pressure from the The Traitor administration by removing comedian Amber Ruffin from its annual dinner. Their stated reason? “To ensure the focus is not on the politics of division.” This seemingly minor capitulation reveals something profound about how democracy dies—not through dramatic confrontation,Continue Reading

brazilian-athlete-returns-to-beach-sport-altinha-after-amputation

A celebrated Brazilian athlete with an amputation returned to the country’s popular Altinha beach sport discipline after suffering a thrombosis that resulted in the amputation of his leg in 2019. The sport consists of keeping the ball in the air without using hands or arms. #athlete #sport #amputation #altinha #beachContinue Reading

Multitasking exercise found to enhance objective sleep quality in older women

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have discovered that the so-called “multi-task exercise,” which combines cognitive activity with physical movement, enhances sleep quality in older women by activating the prefrontal cortex after exercise. These findings may support the development of exercise programs designed to improve sleep in older populations…Read MoreContinue Reading