All posts tagged: competing

2 Masters, 1 Manager: Competing Loyalties in Middle Management

2 Masters, 1 Manager: Competing Loyalties in Middle Management

Published by Jenni Sidey

My husband and I recently went on vacation to Yellowstone National Park, where we’d booked a group tour. At one point, the guide took a phone call from his boss and stepped away. After the call, the guide was visibly rattled. We could hear his side of the conversation, where he’d expressed that he was in the middle of the tour and would call back when we got to our lunch spot. From then, you could sense the anxiety and dread as he awaited the call-back. While the tour group enjoyed lunch, the guide stepped away. Afterward, I checked in on him. Exasperated, he explained that he had gotten in trouble for something that had happened on a previous tour which “didn’t affect the company at all, and helped give a more positive experience to a guest.” He expressed frustration at having to defend himself to someone in a corporate office across the country who had never even been to Yellowstone. He said he felt like he should be protected by his manager, but his …

OpenAI and the White House have competing visions for regulating artificial intelligence

OpenAI and the White House have competing visions for regulating artificial intelligence

Published by skeptic

In a recently released policy paper entitled “Democratic Governance of Frontier AI: A blueprint for a federal framework,” OpenAI put forward its vision of AI regulation, built around five core priorities: promoting transparency, protecting innovation, addressing risks to national security and public safety, advancing democratic governance, and creating “adaptive institutions” capable of keeping up with these rapid technological developments.  But while those are all laudable goals, there is very little agreement on how to pursue them in practice. And according to reporting by Politico, the timing of this paper is auspicious, coming shortly after the White House released two executive orders on “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security” that would place AI regulation squarely within the government’s remit. As Politico AI reporter Brendan Bordelon points out, the OpenAI paper is an attempt to “nudge” the federal government towards a different approach, one in which civilian institutions are responsible for AI oversight. Outlining a process they call “reverse federalism,” OpenAI proposes that states be allowed to “to develop and refine common legal frameworks first,” before …

Eurovision 2026: The running order for tonight’s final and which countries are competing

Eurovision 2026: The running order for tonight’s final and which countries are competing

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 grand final takes place tonight in Vienna, Austria, with the UK competing against favourites including Finland, Greece and Australia. Look Mum No Computer (real name Sam Battle) will perform his zany entry “Eins, Zwei, Drei”, around halfway through the competition in which 25 countries secured spots as finalists. The UK is guaranteed a spot in the final as one of the “Big Four” countries that make the largest financial contributions to Eurovision, along with France, Italy and Germany, and Austria thanks to its role as this year’s host. Spain – the fifth country typically guaranteed a spot in the final due to its broadcaster making the largest financial contribution to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) – withdrew from this year’s contest in protest over Israel’s participation. The 70th Eurovision Song Contest is being held at the …

Eurovision 2026: The 25 countries competing in the grand final

Eurovision 2026: The 25 countries competing in the grand final

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The line-up for this year’s 2026 Eurovision final has been confirmed after the first semi-final on Tuesday and the second on Thursday. Acts representing Israel, Finland and Greece were among the first 10 voted through after performing live in Vienna, Austria, earlier in the week. The second heat then saw the likes of Cyprus, Australia and Denmark qualify. The line-up is completed by the hosts Austria, who go through automatically alongside the ‘Big Four’, aka the nations whose broadcasters make the biggest financial contributions to Eurovision. These are the UK, Italy, Germany and France. Spain is usually the fifth country on this list, but its broadcaster is among those boycotting the 2026 song contest due to Israel’s continued participation. Greek contestant Akylas made it through the final (Getty) The 10 countries voted through from the first semi-final are as follows: 1. …

Brain cells store competing memories that drive or suppress alcohol relapse

Brain cells store competing memories that drive or suppress alcohol relapse

Published by José Betancourt

A new study published in the journal Neuron provides evidence that the brain stores competing memories of alcohol use and the recovery from it within distinct networks of the same type of brain cell. The research suggests that the memory driving a return to drinking and the memory suppressing it exist side by side, competing for control over a person’s behavior. These findings offer a nuanced understanding of how addiction persists and point toward potential new ways to improve treatments for alcohol use disorder. Addiction occurs when addictive substances hijack normal learning processes, leading to the formation of powerful memories that link certain actions and environments with the drug. Behavioral therapies, such as extinction training, attempt to reduce the urge to seek alcohol by repeatedly exposing individuals to drug-related cues without providing the alcohol reward. However, the clinical impact of these therapies tends to be limited because scientists do not fully understand the physical cellular structures that hold these opposing memories. “Relapse is one of the most difficult challenges in alcohol use disorder, even after …

Eurovision 2026 live: What time is the semi-final, running order and which countries are competing

Eurovision 2026 live: What time is the semi-final, running order and which countries are competing

Published by Daniella Wilson

Eurovision gives Israel formal warning over call for viewers to ‘vote 10 times’ Israel’s national broadcaster has received a formal warning from Eurovision organisers after it encouraged viewers to “vote 10 times”. The Israeli public broadcaster, known as Kan, was found to have broken the rules of the song contest on Friday (8 May) when it shared videos on social media encouraging fans to support its 2026 entry, Noam Bettan. Roisin O’Connor12 May 2026 15:44 VIDEO: UK Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer shares story behind how he wrote ‘Eins, Zwei, Drei’ Eurovision’s Look Mum No Computer shares story behind how he wrote ‘Eins, Zwei, Drei’ Roisin O’Connor12 May 2026 14:41 At the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, politics once more intrudes upon this formerly big fun pop lark If you need a refresher of everything that took place at last year’s Eurovision Song Contest, give Mark Beaumont’s review a read, here: Roisin O’Connor12 May 2026 13:40 Which countries have dropped out of Eurovision 2026 and why? Millions of fans across Europe (and Australia) will be …

A Runner Competing in a 250-Mile Arizona Ultramarathon Dies After Having a Medical Emergency

A Runner Competing in a 250-Mile Arizona Ultramarathon Dies After Having a Medical Emergency

Published by Sam Flores

PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — A participant in a grueling 250-mile (402-kilometer) ultramarathon on trails across northern Arizona died Tuesday after experiencing a medical emergency, race organizers and local law enforcement said. First responders attended to a woman in her 40s who was participating in the race and collapsed at a trailhead in the Groom Creek community south of Prescott, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Paul Wick said on Wednesday. Cocodona 250 ultramarathon codirector Erika Snyder confirmed the death and declined to provide further details at the request of the runner’s relatives. Ultramarathons can test the boundaries of human endurance, but deaths are very rare relative to the total number of participants in a sport that has in recent years grown in popularity around the world, with races hosted from Death Valley to the Himalayas. The Cocodona is one of the toughest ultramarathons in the U.S., featuring a course that rises more than a mile (1.6 kilometers) in elevation — twice — while passing through Sedona from its start in Black Canyon City. This year’s race …

Elizabeth Smart stuns fans with new look after competing bodybuilding competition

Elizabeth Smart stuns fans with new look after competing bodybuilding competition

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Elizabeth Smart has shown off her ripped physique while revealing her new endeavor as a competitive bodybuilder. The 38-year-old activist took to Instagram Tuesday, sharing a photo of her onstage at the Wasatch Warrior bodybuilding competition in Salt Lake City, Utah. In the picture, she flexed her muscles while wearing a navy blue bikini and high heels. “When I posted the pictures in my [Instagram] story of me standing on stage in a bikini it probably shocked many of you,” she shared in the caption. “I understand the shock because had you asked me if I would ever compete in a bodybuilding show a couple of years ago I would have said, ‘absolutely not! Never in 100 years!’ “This is actually the fourth competition …

Motorola Moto G (2026) review: Why I’d pick this 0 phone over competing models

Motorola Moto G (2026) review: Why I’d pick this $200 phone over competing models

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pros and cons Pros Improved camera Long-lasting battery Loud speakers Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” — that simple phrase seems to have been Motorola’s mantra with the 2026 Moto G, a midrange smartphone that closely mirrors last year’s model. On one hand, that’s a good thing. I liked the 2025 Moto G a lot — it’s a great device with a long-lasting battery and features that made it a “pocket-sized theater”.  Also: How I share audio from my Android phone to multiple earbuds (and why it’s a big deal) The downside to adhering so closely to the original formula, however, is that it retains many of the same issues. Let’s take a look at the 2026 refresh of this eye-catching $200 Android smartphone.  Best mobile deals of the week Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article. Sleek and bold One of the most noticeable changes in the 2026 Moto G is its slightly larger form factor, …

Olivia Ostrow Says She Only Watched One Episode of ’24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’ Before Competing on Season 3

Olivia Ostrow Says She Only Watched One Episode of ’24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’ Before Competing on Season 3

Published by Daniella Wilson

The 24-hour clock never stops, and Olivia Ostrow wouldn’t have it any other way. The Miami, Florida–based chef is gearing up for the Season 3 premiere of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing, but her prep for the high-stakes competition was surprisingly minimal. “I watched one episode. That felt like the correct amount of research,” she tells ET. “After that I was like, ‘Okay, people are exhausted and making questionable decisions. Perfect. I’m ready.’ … I’m French. We look and then we do our own thing anyway.” Olivia Ostrow Her approach in the kitchen is just as instinctive. “I’m very in the moment. Cooking for me is almost like music,” she says. “Sometimes I feel like jazz and very improvisational, sometimes it’s classical and precise, and other times it’s a full boy band moment.” Rather than letting the cameras intimidate her, Ostrow leaned into the structure of the television show, which pits 24 chefs against one another over a nonstop 24-hour stretch with eight shifts, 24 challenges, and a $100,000 prize. “I love the chaos, the …