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Wellness
fromTravel + Leisure
17 hours ago

21 Wellness Destinations to Plan Your Trip Around, According to T+L Travel Advisors

Worldwide wellness travel increasingly blends spiritual, traditional, scientific, and nature-based therapies—yoga, meditation, spa treatments, cultural retreats, and nature immersion—to support holistic health.
Wellness
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

You can't reach a goal without a plan

Set ambitious goals but break them into realistic, specific plans and incremental milestones to sustain progress and avoid discouragement.
Digital life
fromSlate Magazine
15 hours ago

A New Book Aims to Persuade Tweens to Avoid Phones. I Tested It on Four Tweens.

Apps hijack dopamine and increase screen time, undermining tweens' freedom; more outdoor play, movement, and in-person socializing are recommended.
Wellness
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Everyone's talking about: The 'Sleepy Girl mocktail' - is this trendy concoction really the key to a better night's rest?

A 'sleepy girl mocktail' is promoted as a bedtime remedy for insomnia, but its ability to deliver a full night’s sleep is unverified.
Digital life
fromMiami Herald
12 hours ago

'AI slop' accounts for one in five YouTube Shorts videos

YouTube evolved from an independent video repository into a massive, revenue-generating platform facing quality issues from widespread AI-generated short videos.
OMG science
fromFortune
2 days ago

NASA's upcoming moonshot may let astronauts be the first to lay eyes on parts of the lunar far side that were missed by the Apollo program | Fortune

2026 features renewed human and robotic lunar missions, notable solar eclipses, increased auroral chances, and continued observation of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas as it fades.
OMG science
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

'Super-Jupiter' exoplanet is not so Jupiter-like, UCSC study finds

VHS 1256b, a super-Jupiter 40 light years away, shows silicate clouds and brightness fluctuations up to 40%, with atmospheric behavior similar to Mars.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 week ago

The simplest explanation for ultra-high-energy cosmic rays

Earth continuously intercepts a diverse cosmic-ray flux, including protons, antiparticles, and heavy nuclei, sometimes reaching energies well above the expected GZK cutoff.
#child-privacy
more#child-privacy
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
20 hours ago

8 deals that defined the year in AI, ranked by dollar value

Major tech players executed unconventional holiday deals combining talent migrations, licensing, and infrastructure investments that reshaped AI industry power dynamics.
UX design
fromMedium
12 hours ago

Clean up UI design with Figma Make

Figma Make can refine and clean up existing Figma designs via prompt-driven edits to produce interactive, code-ready prototypes.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
18 hours ago

Delete Act: How you can request your personal information be purged by data brokers in the New Year

California's Delete Act and DROP let residents request deletion of personal data from registered data brokers, reducing widespread sales of detailed AI-enhanced dossiers.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
1 day ago

How To Design For (And With) Deaf People - Smashing Magazine

Design must accommodate the full hearing-loss spectrum with visual alternatives, captions, transcripts, adjustable audio, and non-auditory notifications to ensure inclusive experiences.
Tech industry
fromIrish Independent
21 hours ago

The Big Tech Show: How tech will change your life in 2026: our 10 predictions

In 2026, AI convenience, streaming dominance, social-media crackdowns, possible fines for dodgy-box users, and a mid‑Atlantic regulatory rift will shape technology's impact.
EU data protection
fromDataBreaches.Net
18 hours ago

French software company fined $2 million for cyber failings leading to data breach - DataBreaches.Net

Nexpublica France was fined €1.7 million by CNIL for inadequate cybersecurity after a portal exposed third-party documents and sensitive data.
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
10 hours ago

Ranking the Best "Magnificent Seven" Stocks to Buy for 2026. Here's My No. 1. | The Motley Fool

Alphabet is the top Magnificent Seven stock for 2026 due to dominant search/browser positions and strong ad revenue growth driven by AI.
National Football League
fromBoston.com
6 hours ago

Patriots face a daunting 2026 schedule after winning AFC East

Patriots' 2026 schedule will be significantly tougher due to AFC East title, matchups against 2025 division champions, and games vs. NFC North and AFC West.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 hours ago

Cybersecurity pros admit to moonlighting as ransomware scum

Two cybersecurity professionals pleaded guilty after using their skills to deploy ALPHV BlackCat ransomware, extort five organizations, and split a $1.2M bitcoin ransom.
Information security
fromSocial Media Explorer
6 hours ago

The Cost of Ignoring AI-Based Threats Going Into 2026 - Social Media Explorer

AI enables faster, more adaptive, and more deceptive cyberattacks, making outdated security models insufficient and managed IT services critical for protection.
National Football League
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces felony charge of strangling his private chef

Stefon Diggs faces strangulation and assault charges after his private chef accused him of striking and attempting to choke her over pay; he denies it.
Food & drink
fromDaily News
6 hours ago

Original Saugus Cafe set to close Sunday after nearly 140 years in business

The Original Saugus Cafe, established in 1886 in Santa Clarita, will close on Jan. 4, 2026 after nearly 140 years of operation.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 hour ago

No playbook, just pressure: Publishers eye the rise of agentic browsers

Agentic AI browsers that read, summarize, and act on content threaten to disintermediate publishers by replacing referral traffic and audience relationships.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

Dining Out? Here's What That Surcharge On Your Bill Is Really For - Tasting Table

Restaurants add ambiguous service or labor surcharges (commonly 5–20%) on top of tips to offset rising labor costs without raising menu prices.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 hours ago

What Makes Abalone So Expensive - Tasting Table

Limited supply, slow growth, overfishing, and costly long-term aquaculture make abalone an expensive, high-end seafood delicacy.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

People are wrestling with the burden': Japan pivots to focus on nuclear power maximisation' alongside renewables

Japan pursues net-zero by 2050 while expanding renewables like Abukuma windfarm and planning to maximize nuclear power despite costly Fukushima decommissioning.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

Fire crew dealt with almost 27,000 wildfires this year amid summer heatwaves

England experienced a dramatic increase in grassland, woodland, and crop fires during the UK's warmest spring and summer on record, straining fire services.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

Recent storms boosted California's snowpack, but there's still a long way to go

California's snowpack is at 71% of average, remaining below normal despite recent atmospheric rivers, with January–March crucial and climate change shifting precipitation toward rain.
Wine
fromWine Spectator
14 hours ago

Your Must-Read Wine, Travel & Dining Stories of 2025

2025 brought renewed energy to wine and restaurants with new Grand Award winners, rising wine programs, notable openings and closures, and leadership changes.
Privacy technologies
fromGadget Review
1 day ago

Testing Reveals An iPhone Made 3,400 Tracking Calls In One Hour - This Phone Is More Secure

iPhone privacy settings do not prevent embedded third-party SDKs from sending large volumes of user data to data brokers.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

The workplace issues you cared about in 2025

Employers regained hiring power in 2025, increasing job insecurity amid AI impact, stricter return-to-office policies, and a resurgence of intense work schedules.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Top 10 Stories of 2025 | AdExchanger

Programmatic advertising confronts privacy and regulatory challenges, cookie uncertainty, and consolidation, while connected TV programmatic growth and The Trade Desk's acquisition reshape industry revenue, strategy.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
13 hours ago

CSA Issues Alert on Critical SmarterMail Bug Allowing Remote Code Execution

Critical unauthenticated arbitrary-file-upload in SmarterMail (CVE-2025-52691) enables remote code execution; update to Build 9413 or later (Build 9483 recommended).
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Journalists Draft Protest Memo to Paramount Boss David Ellison Over Spiked 60 Minutes Report

Former and current CBS journalists are preparing a petition demanding editorial independence after the editor-in-chief pulled a 60 Minutes segment on deported migrants.
Media industry
fromwww.thedrum.com
12 hours ago

Finalists confirmed for The Drum Awards for Online Media 2023

The Drum Awards for Online Media honor innovative editorial and publishing work, with winners announced in a ceremony broadcast on June 16.
Writing
fromPoynter
18 hours ago

'Hit the pavement, talk to strangers, listen:' 5 lessons from great storytelling - Poynter

Traditional reporting fundamentals—shoe-leather reporting, listening, and source trust—combined with innovation in delivery produce impactful journalism driven by reporters' dedication and humanity.
Marketing tech
fromInc
18 hours ago

The Surprising Advertising Strategy AI Companies Are Investing in to Stand Out

AI companies spent over $300 million on advertising to build trust and differentiate products through outdoor ads and live activations.
#remote-work
fromVTDigger
18 hours ago
Remote teams

Opinion - Amy Guala: Commitment to public service can't be measured by attendance

Remote work does not diminish commitment to public service; dedication is defined by attitude and actions, not physical presence.
fromRoughMaps
1 day ago
Remote teams

Why More Employers Should Let Their Staff Work Remotely - RoughMaps

Structured remote work with flexibility increases productivity, reduces fatigue, improves employee satisfaction and retention, and strengthens operational stability when supported by digital systems.
more#remote-work
Marketing tech
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
18 hours ago

Microsoft Advertising Updates All Accounts Tab

Microsoft Advertising added an "All accounts" tab enabling unified account viewing, quick summaries, recommendations, and faster audits for agencies and multi-account advertisers.
Social media marketing
fromInsideHook
22 hours ago

Have We Reached the End of an Era for Online Celebrities?

Online celebrity will shift from broad superstar creators to creators who build hyper-niche, focused audiences, aided by evolving algorithms and AI-driven changes.
Social media marketing
fromAdExchanger
19 hours ago

The Brand Safety Balancing Act | AdExchanger

Meta lost MRC brand safety accreditation for Facebook and Instagram feeds after stopping participation in MRC audits, shifting oversight expectations toward advertisers and independent verifiers.
Books
fromInsideHook
22 hours ago

What Were New Yorkers Reading in 2025?

Percival Everett's novel led New York City library checkouts in 2025, propelled by major awards and a high-profile film adaptation.
Books
fromOpen Culture
1 day ago

Brian Eno's Book & Music Recommendations

Three recommended works: Printing and the Mind of Man; A Pattern Language; and Norman Lewis's World War II diary offer historical, architectural, and personal insights.
Privacy technologies
fromNature
1 day ago

Can boomerangs bounce?

Computers create new challenges for individual privacy, and eyewitness accounts of boomerangs require critical scrutiny and corroboration.
Books
fromThe Nation
20 hours ago

The Dislocations of Shuang Xuetao

Obsessions reveal intimate social and personal transformations in post–Cultural Revolution China through downwardly mobile urban characters.
Wine
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Big Fan Of Olive Garden Wine? Use This Trick To Bring A Bottle Home - Tasting Table

Olive Garden sells bottles of its wines for takeout at participating locations to customers aged 21 and older.
Writing
fromOpen Culture
2 days ago

How to Jumpstart Your Creative Process with William S. Burroughs' Cut-Up Technique

The cut-up method dismantles habitual thought patterns and liberates creative expression from internal self-censorship.
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

This Centuries-old Tuscan Village Is Home to the Best Wine Resort in Italy-With Idyllic Vineyards, Wine-based Spa Treatments, and Olive Groves

Borgo San Felice is a restored Tuscan village resort with on-site vineyards producing award-winning wines alongside luxury amenities, spa wine treatments, and curated activities.
Social media marketing
fromFingerlakes1.com
1 day ago

Buy YouTube Subscribers: 2 Sites People Use Repeatedly | Fingerlakes1.com

Media Mister offers gradual delivery, real-account subscribers, country targeting, and strong guarantees, making it the best choice to buy YouTube subscribers.
Writing
fromDefector
1 day ago

The Crossword, Dec. 29: Men Getting Hit By Football (Themeless) | Defector

Challenging themeless crossword by Greg Snitkin and Glenn Davis ends the month and year, featuring tricky clues, playful wordplay, constructors' bios, and submission information.
English Premier League
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Calvert-Lewin continues hot streak to earn Leeds point at Sunderland

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's scoring run helped Leeds earn a draw at Sunderland while Sunderland's resilience and Mukiele's influence reinforced both teams' Premier League credentials.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

For Ukrainians, a nuclear missile museum is a bitter reminder of what the country gave up

Ukraine dismantled its nuclear arsenal after independence in 1991 and many Ukrainians now view that decision as a fateful mistake and betrayal.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed one, wounded over 20, damaged residential and energy infrastructure and caused power outages before Zelenskyy's U.S. talks.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
2 hours ago

NY Islanders defensemen reach statistically improbable matching 600 game milestone

Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock each played their 600th NHL game together for the New York Islanders, both with the same organization where they debuted.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
7 hours ago

NY Islanders Mathew Barzal speaks out for first time since controversial slash

Mathew Barzal accepted a major penalty, game misconduct, and fine after slashing Mason Marchment to defend rookie Matthew Schaefer and avoided suspension.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 hour ago

The Year in Mamdani: The Incoming Mayor Was on the Streetsblog Beat in 2025 - Streetsblog New York City

Zohran Mamdani became New York City's mayor after a campaign highlighting Citi Bike use, transit advocacy, and continued support for faster buses and walkable cities.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
6 hours ago

Here is where the Cowboys rank within various Power Rankings across the internet

The Dallas Cowboys missed the playoffs; power rankings place Seahawks, Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Rams, Jaguars, Broncos, Bears, Texans, and Eagles in the top ten.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
4 hours ago

Barcelona presidential candidate Marc Ciria reveals his plan to bring Lionel Messi back to Barcelona

Marc Ciria proposes Lionel Messi as a strategic partner to boost Barcelona's revenue and institutional strength, possibly returning as a player or commercial figure.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
6 hours ago

'We haven't spoken to Barcelona' - Enrique Cerezo 'calm' about Julian Alvarez's future

Julián Álvarez has a long-term Atlético Madrid contract, no transfer talks are underway, and both club and player want him to remain.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
1 hour ago

American Militarism Is the Missing Element in the Creed-Nation Debate

Defining American identity solely by a shared creed overlooks historical, cultural origins and risks privileging aspirants over the existing nation's practical political community.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Daily newsletter 12/30

The Department of Veterans Affairs reinstated a near-total ban preventing U.S. military veterans from receiving abortions through the federal health care system.
SF music
from48 hills
4 hours ago

Year in Music 2025: The Bay made magical noise - 48 hills

The Bay Area music scene delivered a diverse, high-quality year of inventive projects spanning electronic, indie, punk, lo-fi, retro, and experimental sounds.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
1 hour ago

Your Horoscope For New Year's Eve

Creative energy and decisive momentum converge, prompting joyful year-end self-expression and confident action toward ambitious opportunities.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
1 hour ago

Infinix Note Edge promo image leaks along with its specs

Infinix's Note Edge will feature a 3D curved 1.5K AMOLED, 6,500 mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7100, three major Android upgrades and five years security patches.
Education
fromBoston.com
2 hours ago

Dorchester school to exit state control, 2 others no longer 'underperforming'

UP Academy Holland will exit state receivership and return to local control while Dearborn STEM Academy and Fonseca Elementary lose 'underperforming' designations after academic improvements.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

Palace of Westminster security staff among workers set to strike on New Year's Eve

Donations fund The Independent's paywall-free journalism and journalists on the ground as UK security guards and DLR cleaners strike over pay and conditions.
Node JS
fromGitHub
2 hours ago

GitHub - evoluteur/jacked-gpt: AI-driven web application to create personalized workout routines tailored to your goals, helping you achieve peak performance. Say goodbye to generic workouts and hello to innovation!

AI-driven app generates personalized workout routines via a web UI and NodeJS server using OpenAI, enabling customized fitness plans and easy local deployment.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Demon Slayer economics: how the anime juggernaut became a saviour

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle became a global box-office blockbuster, showcasing anime's mainstream growth fueled by long-term fandom and streaming platforms like Crunchyroll.
Film
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 hours ago

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for 'The Wire,' 'Veep' and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., acclaimed for The Wire and Spike Lee collaborations, has died and received tributes from his manager and Liebman Entertainment.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
5 hours ago

LG announces new line of xboom speakers ahead of CES

LG's new xboom speakers integrate AI-driven EQ and ambient lighting across portable Stage 501, Blast, Mini, and Rock models co-developed with will.i.am.
Education
fromPadailypost
5 hours ago

$160 cake first, now a new tax?

Las Lomitas Elementary School District has a $2 million deficit and is considering a parcel tax, staffing and class cuts, property leasing, and schedule changes.
Women
fromBustle
5 hours ago

These Comfy Undies Up Your Period Game - & There's A Secret Deal If You Act Fast

Fri Period undies are reusable, leakproof, nontoxic period underwear made from organic materials, offering multiple absorbencies, ethical production, and long-lasting cost savings.
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