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The AI layoff wave is becoming a powder keg

The AI layoff wave is becoming a powder keg

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Something strange is happening in tech right now. Companies are posting record profits and revenue while laying off tens of thousands of people, citing AI as the official explanation. So far this year, there have been an estimated 363 layoffs at tech companies this year, affecting nearly 150,000 people — a pace of about 974 people per day, 44% faster than last year — according to TrueUp, a tech job board and recruiting platform that also runs one of the most widely cited tech layoff trackers. The trend appears to be accelerating. Tech layoffs hit their highest single month in two years last month, with nearly 40,000 cuts, and AI was the most-cited reason for layoffs across every industry for the third month running, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Grey & Christmas. There’s growing skepticism that AI is really the culprit, though — that it’s more of a convenient cover story than the actual cause. Few examples illustrate the pushback better than what happened at the payments outfit Block earlier this year. After getting hammered …

New trendy protein supplement is low-calorie alternative to traditional whey powder

New trendy protein supplement is low-calorie alternative to traditional whey powder

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 Whey protein, a powdered supplement that can lead to muscle recovery and growth, is all the rage in the world of wellness right now. However, many of these protein-packed, creamy drinks actually come with a chalky texture, making them difficult to enjoy. Now, a different supplement has stepped in as a popular lactose-free alternative: clear protein, a powder that dissolves in any glass of still or sparkling water. It can offer a fruity and juicy taste, which is why Americans have used it to keep their daily protein intake on track. Here’s exactly what clear protein is and how it differs from whey protein. What is clear protein? Just like whey protein, clear protein is sold as a powder. However, it can easily be …

‘It’s a powder keg’: Romania leads EU measles cases as vaccination rates collapse | Romania

‘It’s a powder keg’: Romania leads EU measles cases as vaccination rates collapse | Romania

Published by Sam Flores

By 10am on a spring day, the corridor of the clinic in the Transylvanian town of Săcele was already crowded with parents and children. They were all waiting to see Dr Mirela Csabai, one of just seven general practitioners serving a population of more than 30,000. Most of the cases that morning were routine: colds, checkups, chronic conditions. The calm, however, is recent. In 2024, a measles epidemic tore through this community and left one unvaccinated toddler dead. “As long as vaccination rates remain low, it’s a powder keg,” says Csabai. “Once an epidemic starts, it is already too late to vaccinate. We need to act now.” Romania is facing the worst measles crisis in the EU. The country has had four epidemics of the illness since 2005, each separated by only a few years of fragile calm. Dr Mirela Csabai: ‘Once an epidemic starts, it is already too late to vaccinate.’ Photograph: Guy Peterson/The Guardian Between 2023 and 2025, it recorded more than 35,000 cases and at least 30 deaths, most of them infants …

6 Best Hair Powder for Men to Add Texture and Volume in 2026

6 Best Hair Powder for Men to Add Texture and Volume in 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

Best Strong Hold Hair Powder: American Crew Men’s Hair Boost Powder American Crew Men’s Hair Boost Powder About as classic a texturizing powder as can be, American Crew’s Boost will give you the lift you need to get through the day, confident that your hair won’t flop and fail you. Unscented, paraben-free and with a matte finish, it’s practically invisible in your hair without being sticky. Pro Tip: It sets quickly, so you might struggle to restyle later in the day. What Is Hair Powder? Welcome to the new world of men’s hair styling; part dry shampoo and part powdered gel, hair powder is a daily hair styling tool that’s non-stick, natural-looking and capable of supporting even the wackiest styles throughout the day. They add volume and texture to flat or thin hair while deeply nourishing the roots, making them an essential part of your styling routine. Simply scatter a small amount over your hair while wet or just blow-dried and gently coax your hair into a style you love. Of course, there are different …

e.l.f. Halo Glow Silky Powder Highlighter Review: The Best £9 Budget Buy For Summer 2026

e.l.f. Halo Glow Silky Powder Highlighter Review: The Best £9 Budget Buy For Summer 2026

Published by Sam Flores

We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI — prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication. If there’s one time you want to get your glow on, it’s summer. Something about that warm sun means I suddenly want to look like the strongest light on planet Earth is lighting me from within. So of course when every sunny season rolls around, I’m forever looking for the perfect highlighter to complement my renewed love for life. It’s a pursuit I take extremely seriously: I’ve dabbled in creams and powders, and switched from roll-ons to powders, and back again. I’ve even been known to layer (call me out of control!). Until now, I’ve not quite found The One. Even when I’ve been close, and found an old reliable, the price point has …

Best protein powder | Fit&Well

Best protein powder | Fit&Well

Published by Jenni Sidey

1. Dymatize Nutrition ISO100 ☆☆☆☆☆ High-quality ingredientsRead more▼ 2. Myprotein Impact Whey Protein ☆☆☆☆☆ Good value for moneyRead more▼ 3. Form Performance Protein ☆☆☆☆☆ 30g of vegan proteinRead more▼ 4. Innermost The Lean Protein ☆☆☆☆☆ Supports fat metabolismRead more▼ 5. The Protein Works Vegan Wondershake ☆☆☆☆☆ Low-carb, calorie and fatRead more▼ Protein is a vital macronutrient that our bodies chiefly use for maintenance, repair and growth. When mixed into a shake, the best protein powders are a convenient way to deliver the nutrient after a workout, or whenever we need to top up our protein levels. As well as building muscle, protein can also help those looking to lose weight, as has the added benefit of increasing satiety levels, helping us feel fuller for longer, according to evidence from the British Journal of Nutrition. Ensuring you get adequate protein will also help to support your metabolism, immune system and hormonal balance. While the best sources of protein are healthy whole foods, most of us find it difficult to do that within the 60-minute post-exercise window …

This iherb collagen powder has over 300k insane reviews – and it’s derm approved

This iherb collagen powder has over 300k insane reviews – and it’s derm approved

Published by Daniella Wilson

Collagen has been a buzzword in the beauty world for the last few years and if you haven’t added a collagen supplement of sorts to your daily routine, take this as your cue to do so. You’ll be joining the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Meghan Markle and Kourtney Kardashian who start each and every morning by adding one to their morning coffee or juice. From more youthful, bouncier skin to hair growth to improving bone strength, collagen girlies of all ages are forever impressed with its powers, and I’ve been on a quest to find the next best collagen powder to try and have discovered one that not only has been bought over 60,000 times in the last 30-days, but has over 300,00 incredible reviews. AT A GLANCE We spotted the highly praised California Gold’s Collagen Up, £12.74 / $13.97 on sale. The bestselling powder has over 300k incredible reviews, from helping with hair growth to improving joint health. Wellness site iHerb has launched it’s spring sale, with 20% off over 200 brands. The collagen …

Alpine skiing-Relaxed Odermatt keeps his powder dry in downhill training

Alpine skiing-Relaxed Odermatt keeps his powder dry in downhill training

Published by Sam Flores

BORMIO, Italy, Feb 5 : Swiss favourite Marco Odermatt was not hitting the panic button after setting only the 23rd-fastest time in the second training run for the Olympic men’s downhill on Thursday. The 28-year-old had been third fastest on Wednesday in much slower conditions but appeared content to use his second run down the Stelvio as a fact-finding mission. Odermatt is the dominant force in men’s ski racing and leads the World Cup standings in downhill, super-G and giant slalom and is being tipped for multiple golds in Bormio. After Wednesday’s cloud and soft snow conditions, the sun came out on Thursday and the 3.3km track quickened up significantly, with the Italian speed team setting the pace. Odermatt had the brakes on during the closing stages of his run and was relaxed about his day’s work. “They cleaned up the whole track, (there is) less fresh snow from the day before and already a little bit more bumpy – but we know Bormio is usually bumpy like that. It was nice to ski,” Odermatt, …

New whitening powder activates with your electric toothbrush

New whitening powder activates with your electric toothbrush

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Whitening your teeth often comes at a financial and physical cost. Many of today’s most popular products including gels, strips, and rinses rely on peroxide-based bleaching solutions. While effective, the chemical processes generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) compounds that not only destroy staining molecules—they can eventually erode tooth enamel. Over time, this can actually make it easier to stain again or cause long-term dental health problems. According to a study published in the journal ACS Nano, researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed an alternative solution that not only whitens teeth, but repairs them, too. Instead of harsh chemicals, the new method relies on vibrations. The team swapped peroxide for their new ceramic powder creation called BSCT. To make it, they heated a solution of strontium and calcium ions as well as barium titanate. If shaken quickly enough (such as with an electric toothbrush), the mixture generates a tiny electric field through what’s called the piezoelectric effect. …

Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Snowboard Review: For Big Powder Days

Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Snowboard Review: For Big Powder Days

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The Hovercraft 2.0 features a bit of serration in the edges that Jones calls Traction Tech, which bites into hard snow but somehow doesn’t interrupt carving. I don’t think Traction Tech is quite as reliable as Lib Tech’s Magne-Traction (same concept, but with a few additional bumps), but this board held its edge extremely well in critical terrain. It’s also the best board I’ve ever used in the trees. Despite its width, it turns nimbly in unpacked snow, where those quick directional changes are critically important. In March 2024, I took this board on a road trip through Northern California, Idaho, Montana, and Washington. At some of those stops it hadn’t snowed in days, and everything that was in the open was tracked out, but when I took this board into the trees I was always able to find some pockets of fresh goodies. On those special occasions when I got it into a big, steep snowfield the board had a casual, surfy feel to it. It glides nicely over flat spots, too. The Hovercraft …