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Now in its third consecutive year, the sleep competition underscores a chronic issue for South Koreans. Data show South Korea is one of the most overworked and sleep-deprived nations among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development members, and, as a consequence, people have some of the fewest sleep hours.As the clock struck three and eye masks descended across the park, officials went around to measure participants’ heart rate to make sure they had a stable reading – an indicator of deep, peaceful sleep. The winner of the contest was a man in his 80s. Hwang Du-seong, a 37-year-old office worker, was a…

The US says it plans to pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany over the next six to 12 months as feud with European allies over Iran war escalates.Published On 2 May 20262 May 2026NATO says it is assessing the details of the United States’s decision to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, a key partner in the Western security alliance, amid tensions over the war on Iran.In a statement on Saturday, NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said the bloc is “working with the US to understand the details of their decision on force posture in Germany”, a process the US…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz is zeroing in on five states as the Trump administration escalates its crackdown on fraud, waste, and abuse, he told Fox News Digital. “We’ve written letters to Minnesota, California, a letter to Florida because we’re worried about the durable medical equipment fraud, New York, Maine, and there are more coming,” Oz told Fox News Digital in a Zoom interview, adding that his concern expands to all 50 states, as well. Oz has escalated federal pressure on states to tighten anti-fraud enforcement following Minnesota’s…

In this Club Check-in, CNBC Investing Club’s Paulina Likos and Zev Fima break down what really matters for investors after a flurry of earnings reports that highlighted both strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and a continued surge in spending. The AI trade faced a major test this week as several of the key hyperscalers reported quarterly results. The early read was that Alphabet , Microsoft , Meta Platforms , and Amazon all passed with flying colors, but beneath the strong headline numbers, a more nuanced debate is taking shape. Even as costs rise, particularly for memory and other hardware…

WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti says her third budget will give young West Australians a shot at achieving the Australian dream of home ownership.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Anne Hathaway was a very happy New York Knicks fan Thursday night.Hathaway, 43, talked about her Knicks fandom during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” a day earlier and said she almost showed up in an OG Anunoby jersey.”But I’m also the type of fan that I considered wearing an OG (Anunoby) jersey out here today,” Hathaway said. OG Anunoby and Anne Hathaway  (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images; Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Anunoby played like he heard he had the Emmy Award winner’s support during the team’s 140-89 series-clinching win over the…

Jana Sevilla, spokeswoman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in the Philippines, told AFP that Korean Air’s decision was “for sure” about cockfighting.”We actually hope that other airlines will follow suit … We commend Korean Air for this move.”She noted the Philippines was among a number of countries where cockfighting was still allowed, saying it “should be illegal all over the world”.Animal Wellness Action took credit for the airline’s action “after months of investigations, and more recent inter-corporate engagement” in a statement released this week.”Korean Air … has agreed to our demand to halt all shipments of roosters…

Lizzo explains what the public gets wrong about her: “I’m just shining a light” – CBS News Watch CBS News Lizzo sits down with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King to discuss what the public misunderstands about her.

Zanardi, who lost his legs in a racing crash, was credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy.Published On 2 May 20262 May 2026Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic cycling champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died aged 59, his family announced.Zanardi, one of his country’s most loved and respected sportsmen, who was credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy, died on Friday evening.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listIn a statement issued on Saturday through the charity he founded, Obiettivo3, his family said he died…

Washington — President Trump on Friday told congressional leaders that “hostilities” with Iran have “terminated,” addressing a critical 60-day deadline under a law meant to limit the unauthorized use of military force.”There has been no exchange of fire between the United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026,” the president wrote in nearly identical letters to House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley, the president pro tempore of the Senate. “The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026 have terminated.”The framers of the Constitution gave Congress the power to declare war. Nearly two and a half centuries…