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Older voters in U.S. study show lower long-term mortality risk
A U.S. long-term tracking study found older adults who voted had a lower long-term risk of death than those who did not. Researchers analysing Wisconsin Longitudinal Study data said the pattern was clearest in the 2008 presidential election, with lower mortality risk at 5, 10 and 15 years after voting. The association held after adjusting for pre-election health and socioeconomic factors and was similar for in-person and mail voting.
Industry
Hoam Foundation announces 6 winners of 2026 Samsung Hoam Awards
The Hoam Foundation on Tuesday announced six winners of the 2026 Samsung Hoam Awards in science, engineering, medicine, arts and social service. The winners range from their 30s to 70s and include three Korean scholars working overseas in the United States and Denmark. They were selected after four months of screening by committees of domestic and foreign experts, along with on-site checks. Each winner receives 300 million won.
AI & Enterprise
Oracle, OpenAI scrap Texas data centre expansion, seek other locations
Oracle and OpenAI have withdrawn plans to expand their data centre campus in Abilene, Texas, the Financial Times reported. The companies had been negotiating with developer Crusoe to increase the campus by 600 megawatts, including at least 2 OpenAI-only buildings, while a 1.2 gigawatt build is under way. OpenAI executive Sachin Katti said added capacity will be deployed in other locations and that more than 6 sites are being developed.
