Microsoft staff criticize AI push and 'joyless' work in open letter amid 60,000 buyout offers

Judge Orders Probe After 400 Trees Cut at Trump's Washington Golf Course

A judge has directed an investigation following the removal of roughly 400 trees at a golf course owned by Donald Trump in the Washington area. The tree cutting has drawn scrutiny over whether the work complied with applicable rules and permits. The court's order requires authorities to examine the circumstances surrounding the removal. The probe is expected to determine who authorized the work and whether any violations occurred. Further details on the timeline and findings are pending.

Florida homeowner breaks leg outside court; appeals judges order new trial

Deeper male voices do not boost attractiveness, Durham University study finds

Researchers at Durham University have found that lowering a man's vocal pitch does not make him more appealing to women. The study showed that deeper voices may signal strength and dominance, but they did not raise attractiveness ratings. The team worked with 17 men, deliberately modifying their voices to measure listeners' reactions. The findings suggest that women's judgments of attraction depend more on visual cues than on the sound of a speaker's voice.

Woman wins $4 million lottery weeks after divorce; ex-husband loses appeal

A woman has won a $4 million lottery prize only weeks after finalizing her divorce. Her former husband had sought a share of the winnings, but he has now lost his appeal on the matter. The case centered on whether the prize should be treated as marital property. The ruling leaves the full winnings with the woman.