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Study says humans only need eight hour work weeks

Study says humans only need eight hour work weeks
Apr 13 2021 Share

A 2019 study published in Social Science and Medicine titled ‘A shorter working week for everyone: How much paid work is needed for mental health and well-being’ has revealed that humans only need eight hours a week to get the psychological benefits of working. This is a scope for the working week to be radically reduced, especially given a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has forced employers to reassess working environments.

The study also argues that artificial intelligence could result in significant shortages of paid work but an alternative option could be to reduce the working week. The study used data extracted from 80,000 people. Sociologist and author Daiga Kamerade stated that work is like ‘taking Vitamin C – we all need a certain dose, but taking it more than necessary does not bring any additional health benefits.’

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59 COVID-19 cases registered with 50 recoveries

Apr 13 2021 Share

Malta has registered 59 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 1,758 swab tests, while 50 patients have recovered. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.

As of Tuesday 13th April 2021, 249,400 vaccine doses were administered of which 74,053 were 2nd doses.

To date, Malta has registered 29,720 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 28,756 have recovered, 403 died and 561 are still active.

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Police Chief says officer who shot Daunte Wright was trying to tase him

Police Chief says officer who shot Duante Wright was trying to tase him
Apr 13 2021 Share

Daunte Wright, 26, was shot and killed by a police officer in the US city of Brooklyn Centre in Minnesota. Police Chief Tim Gannon however has issued a statement saying that the police officer was instead trying to use her taser when she mistakenly drew her gun. Wright’s death has sparked several protests, leading to a curfew being declared. Crowds however ignored the curfew and gathered for a second night outside the police headquarters.

Daunte was pulled over on Sunday for traffic violation and a struggle ensued after he tried to get back into the car. Wright is seen getting into his car and drive away but crashed due to being fatally wounded. The officer has been placed on administrative leave with Brooklyn Centre Mayor Mike Elliott stating that he would make sure justice is done for Daunte Wright.

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Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin announce birth of first child

Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin announce birth of first child
Apr 13 2021 Share

The Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin and Suite Life of Zack and Cody actress Brenda Song have just announced that their first child has been born. The couple are overjoyed to announce the new birth and named their newborn son Dakota. Dakota is an homage to Culkin’s late sister who died in a car crash in 2008.

The couple had met whilst filming the movie Changeland and moved in together eventually with three cats. The couple say they have been practicing and tried to make sure to have the baby at the right moment, but they say its a challenge they are figuring out.

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