The ‘hybrid’ fitness trend is taking off — why it’s more efficient than other workouts

The ‘hybrid’ fitness trend is taking off — why it’s more efficient than other workouts

Forget leg day. Hybrid training is the fitness world’s latest obsession, promising to make participants faster, stronger and more resilient than ever. Next month, New Yorkers will get a front-row look as Hyrox, the world’s largest mass-participation hybrid fitness race, returns to Pier 76 at Hudson River Park for an epic eight-day showdown. Hybrid fitness … Read more

Car site Edmunds tests a $25K Chinese hybrid SUV — and issues warning to US automakers: ‘Technology is terrific’

Car site Edmunds tests a K Chinese hybrid SUV — and issues warning to US automakers: ‘Technology is terrific’

Popular car-shopping website Edmunds put a Chinese vehicle through a series of rigorous tests for the first time, and Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver came away with a notable impression: US automakers have good reason for concern. While Chinese cars are effectively banned in the US, Edmunds wanted to test one because of growing US consumer interest in the affordable, feature-packed … Read more

Ferrari evokes spirit of 1980s with new 849 Testarossa hybrid

Ferrari evokes spirit of 1980s with new 849 Testarossa hybrid

Ferrari on Tuesday completed a refresh of its hybrid range with the new 849 Testarossa sportscar, a tribute to the famous original Testarossa model of the 1980s. Ferrari unveiled the new plug-in hybrid, four-wheel drive in Milan, a car which will replace 2019’s SF90 Stradale at the top of its range. The new vehicle will also … Read more

Ford recalling 20K hybrid SUVs over battery concerns

Ford recalling 20K hybrid SUVs over battery concerns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday that Ford Motor would recall 20,484 hybrid crossover SUVs over battery concerns. The recall includes certain Ford Escape and luxury Lincoln Corsair vehicles from model years 2020 to 2024. The recall includes certain Ford Escape (above) and luxury Lincoln Corsair vehicles from model years 2020 to 2024. AP “A manufacturing defect in one … Read more

Work remotely or hybrid? You still need a work best friend

Work remotely or hybrid? You still need a work best friend

It’s time to bond outside the Zoom room with your co-workers. No, really. Slack is great and all, but a best friendship it does not make. “On a professional level, work friends can be trusted people to whom we can turn for professional advice and feedback, whether it’s how to tackle a specific challenge we … Read more

Most people want hybrid jobs —these remote work positions may surprise you

Most people want hybrid jobs —these remote work positions may surprise you

According to FlexJobs, a job finding agency for remote and flexible work, 95% of people want some sort of work from home, whether hybrid or full. On the heels of that finding, they released their Top 100 list of top companies for remote work in 2024. Some of the primo companies may surprise you: CVS … Read more

‘Rare’ hybrid solar eclipse on Thursday: What is it and how to watch

‘Rare’ hybrid solar eclipse on Thursday: What is it and how to watch

The view will be out of this world. On Wednesday night – or Thursday in some parts of the world – the moon, sun and Earth will align to create a hybrid solar eclipse. Two partial solar eclipses preluded this year’s starry spectacular, one in April 2022 and another in October. But this time around … Read more

Introverts reveal hybrid work makes them feel overwhelmed: poll

Introverts reveal hybrid work makes them feel overwhelmed: poll

Working in a hybrid environment? Chances are, you prefer to kick off the work week from the office. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,002 employees, which found 46% of hybrid workers prefer to start their week from their company’s HQ, compared to just 20% who favor the comfort of their couch. Regardless of … Read more