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- 1Gaza media office says 262 Palestinian journalists killed since war began▼262 Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since Gaza war: Media office
Gaza's media office says 262 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israel since the Gaza war began in October 2023, according to a report carried by Anadolu Agency. The figure underscores the toll on media workers covering the conflict, and press freedom groups have repeatedly raised concerns about reporter safety in the territory.
- 2Microsoft embeds GitHub's coding engine into office apps●Microsoft (MSFT) Puts GitHub’s Coding Engine Inside the App Office Workers Already Use
Microsoft has moved GitHub's coding engine into the office application that workers already use daily, tying its developer tools directly into mainstream productivity software. The move signals Microsoft's push to bring automated coding assistance beyond developers to everyday business users, reinforcing its position in workplace AI tools.
- 3Return-to-office calls grow as hybrid work persists●Calls to return-to-office grow as some shift to a hybrid style
Employers worldwide are intensifying calls for staff to return to the office, even as many workers and companies settle into hybrid arrangements that mix home and workplace days. The debate over productivity, company culture and flexibility continues to divide management and employees, with hybrid schedules emerging as a common compromise between full remote work and a full-time office presence.
- 4Gen Zers are teaching themselves typing to get ahead with AI▼These Gen Zers are teaching themselves typing to prompt AI better, or have a leg up in the work world
Some members of Gen Z are deliberately relearning touch typing, a skill skipped by many who grew up on phones and tablets. They say faster, more accurate typing helps them write better prompts for AI chatbots and gives them an edge in office jobs where quick keyboard work still matters. The trend highlights a gap between mobile-first digital natives and the keyboard-heavy demands of professional work.
- 5Michigan Medicine orders ambulatory nurses back to office full-time▼Ambulatory nurses frustrated by Michigan Medicine’s order to return to full-time office work
Michigan Medicine has instructed its ambulatory nurses to return to full-time in-office work, prompting frustration among affected staff. Nurses at the University of Michigan's health system say the mandate disregards the flexibility they have relied on and raises concerns about morale and retention. The dispute adds to the broader tension over return-to-office policies across the healthcare and university sectors, with workers pushing back against the loss of remote arrangements.