The Feed November 19th

Merge 104.8  |  19 November 2025

Emirates is rolling out new ultra-fast Wi-Fi on all flights. Its Starlink system is being introduced starting with their Boeing 777s and expanding across the entire fleet through 2027, available in every cabin for free. The service delivers high-speed internet at cruising altitude, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to industry-leading inflight connectivity.

 

Bill Gates has suggested that artificial intelligence could reduce the standard human work week to just two days within the next decade. He predicts that rapid advances in technology—especially AI—will allow machines to take over many of the tasks people perform today, making a two-day work week not only possible but potentially the new norm.

 

A new study from Canadian researchers suggests that regular exercise may help weaken access to traumatic memories. The team found that consistent physical activity boosts neurogenesis—new neuron growth in the hippocampus—which can disrupt older memory circuits tied to fear and trauma. Over time, this may make traumatic memories less vivid or harder to recall.