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A Penn State-led study shows four minutes of four key exercises can meaningfully improve physical function in adults 65+, with benefits appearing within 12 weeks. The quick routine, FAST-2, uses push-ups, chair stands, two-arm rows and stair stepping with minimal equipment, and high adherence was observed.
Microsoft has announced 4,800 job cuts companywide, including 3,200 roles in Xbox during fiscal 2027 and 1,600 Xbox positions eliminated immediately. Xbox will spin out or divest five studios and reduce management layers as it restructures to strengthen margins while shifting resources toward AI and core franchises. The move has reduced Xbox headcount by about 20%.
Athletes from tennis to football are expanding into business ventures after retirement. Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal are building portfolios in health, hospitality and education, underscoring a trend of athletes leveraging fame into long-term ventures. Nadal's Zel Hotels and Sharapova's Sugarpova highlight a shift toward diversified brands.
A wave of new findings shows AI adoption is reshaping hiring and skill needs. High-intensity AI users are growing headcount, while AI-native firms are restructuring teams and boosting senior talent shares. Scottish businesses are adopting AI rapidly but face expertise and trust gaps. The evidence comes from Ramp/Revelio, Harvard/INSEAD, BCG, and national outlets.
Moldova has named a new prime minister with broad support from President Maia Sandu and the governing party. The move follows the resignation of the previous PM, amid ongoing efforts to advance EU membership talks and implement reforms.
Senior FIFA adviser Carlos Cordeiro has resigned, arguing that FIFA’s plan to sell up to 20% of a new entity that would run World Cups and other events is a bad deal for football. The resignation comes amid backlash from UEFA, Concacaf and the AFC, who say the process lacks transparency and could reshape football’s future.
Forward-deployed engineers are expanding beyond software to help clients adopt AI, with demand surging across top firms. Consultants are also adapting leadership and training programs to harness AI’s capabilities, while pay scales for elite roles rise as enterprises race to ROI.
The Treasury has expanded debt buybacks and is extending short-term borrowing to manage a growing U.S. debt burden. Analysts warn the strategy addresses near-term costs but leaves the longer-term inflation and funding challenges unresolved as corporate debt rises and global buyers pull back.