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Kelly Clarkson has postponed her work commitments, including her Las Vegas residency, to support her ill ex-husband Brandon Blackstock and their children, citing family needs and health concerns.
Tesla has informed employees on its Cybertruck production line in Austin that they do not need to report to work for three days, though they will still receive pay for the scheduled hours. The reason for the temporary schedule change is unclear, and Tesla has not commented on the matter. Workers have experienced inconsistent schedules since late October, with some expressing frustration over reduced hours and lack of overtime. The company has previously shortened production shifts, and there are indications that demand for the Cybertruck may be waning.
Loneliness may lead to unhealthy food cravings, a high-sodium diet can strain the heart, irregular work schedules can impact sleep and mental health, active workstations can reduce sedentary time and improve cognitive function, and grandparents spending time with kids may increase their risk of carrying pneumococcal bacteria.
Fifty years ago, the Skylab 4 crew unintentionally put Mission Control on mute for an entire orbit, leading to rumors of a strike. The crew, overwhelmed by their demanding schedule, had only one crew member listening to the radio while the others worked. The incident, along with the crew's attempt to conceal a crew member's sickness, strained the relationship between the crew and Mission Control. Lessons learned from Skylab 4 influenced the design of astronaut work schedules in future missions. The mission also marked the final extravehicular activity of the Apollo era and tested an early version of the Manned Maneuvering Unit. Skylab 4 set a record for US spacecraft endurance that lasted until 2021.
An internal memo from Google's "People Operations" team revealed that the average Google employee works longer than a typical 9-to-5 workday, refuting earlier reports of light workloads. The memo stated that compressed work weeks, where employees work fewer hours on more days, are not realistic due to the already long hours worked by employees. Google allows employees to apply for 60% or 80% full-time schedules, but compressed work weeks are not as flexible or compatible with team schedules. The company has faced public backlash for its recruiting tactics and corporate perks, but some companies in the tech industry have started dialing back on these perks.
West Virginia state workers will now have both Monday and Tuesday off as part of a new work schedule. This change in the workweek aims to provide employees with a longer weekend and improve work-life balance. The decision is seen as a positive move towards enhancing employee benefits and promoting employee well-being.
Kevin Costner's wife, Christine Baumgartner, filed for divorce due to his demanding work schedule and absence from home. Costner's obsession with filming his next project, Horizon, and the success of Yellowstone caused tension at home. The couple shares three children. Costner's rep confirmed the divorce filing and also announced that he will not be returning to Yellowstone after season five.
Kevin Costner's estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, was reportedly unhappy with his work schedule prior to filing for divorce last week. She wanted them to spend more family time at their Santa Barbara home, but his obsession with directing, producing, and starring in his upcoming film "Horizon" took precedence. Costner's success and excitement over the new project probably took his attention away from his family more than he realized, causing tension at home. The exes share three children together, and each parent requested for joint custody.
Kevin Costner's demanding work schedule was reportedly difficult for his wife Christine prior to her divorce filing. A source says that Christine wants them to spend family time at their Santa Barbara home, but Kevin's absence due to filming has been hard for her. According to the source, Kevin's career has taken precedence over his home life at times. The couple, who have been married for 18 years and have three children together, announced their divorce last week.