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Wellness
fromBustle
3 hours ago

12 Realistic Morning Routine Tips That Are Actually Worth Trying

Small, personalized morning habits that reduce guilt are more sustainable and helpful than pressured, all-or-nothing influencer routines.
Digital life
fromEngadget
3 years ago

The best subscription gifts to send to your loved ones this Christmas: Disney+ bundle, MasterClass, Field Notes and more

MasterClass delivers high-production, A-list-instructor online courses that are both educational and entertaining and available as yearly gift subscriptions.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
16 hours ago

Cate Blanchett says she swears by a 'cliche' morning habit to kickstart her day

Cate Blanchett, 56, uses daily cold plunges, lymphatic facial massage, and Tai Chi to invigorate mornings and maintain glowing skin, favoring minimal makeup.
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 day ago

Harvard expert Arthur Brooks says when it comes to happiness, we're getting it all wrong

"These pursuits are not inherently bad, but they become toxic when they're treated as ultimate goals," he said.
OMG science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Harvard scientist believes alien 3I/Atlas could have been sent to 'seed' life on Earth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS shows anomalous comet-like behavior prompting speculation about possible non-natural origins, including deliberate seeding by advanced life.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Day 3 of the 2025 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Galactic Cluster

Galaxy Cluster Abell 209 contains over 100 galaxies about 2.8 billion light-years away whose combined mass gravitationally lenses and stretches background galaxies.
UX design
fromMedium
9 hours ago

3 color contrast mistakes designers still make

WCAG color contrast applies to text and non-text elements—UI components, links, and data visualizations require their own contrast rules to ensure accessibility.
Tech industry
fromNieman Lab
2 hours ago

We'll realize there's no political journalism without tech journalism

Big Tech executives dominate global wealth and profoundly shape politics, society, environment, and democratic health, especially in Latin America.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
16 hours ago

The coming AI agent crisis: Why Okta's new security standard is a must-have for your business

AI-powered agents requesting OAuth-based app-to-app access create substantial organizational security risks, requiring new standards for visibility and control over permissions.
UX design
fromMedium
8 hours ago

Product Research with AI

Establish a clear, intentional AI-powered product research process starting with a concise research brief to provide context, improve design efficiency, and reduce business risk.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

How Design Recruiters Judge your UX Portfolio in 5 Seconds?

Make the first visible fold clearly show role, credibility, and your top two outcome-focused projects to win recruiter attention quickly.
EU data protection
fromPractical Ecommerce
1 day ago

The Top Conversion Barrier in the E.U.

European consumers require strong privacy protections, transparent pricing, clear returns, verified reviews, and regulatory compliance, creating major trust barriers for non-EU merchants.
fromPrivacy International
1 day ago

Election observers adopt Principles and Guidance for Observing Personal Data Use in Elections

Last week marked the 20th anniversary of the Declaration of Principles (DoP) for International Election Observation. Over 50 endorsing election observation organisations representing all regions of the world met at the United Nations to reaffirm their commitment to supporting genuine democratic elections and to the principles for international election observation as set forth in the Declaration.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

All I want for Christmas is a ChatGPT nativity scene... | Computer Weekly

Tech billionaires are building privatised sovereignty across data, defence, space, energy and money, undermining democratic foundations.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 hours ago

New ForumTroll Phishing Attacks Target Russian Scholars Using Fake eLibrary Emails

Operation ForumTroll-linked phishing targeted Russian academics using aged fake eLibrary domains to deliver LeetAgent and Dante spyware via one-time links and personalized ZIP files.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
6 hours ago

62% of B2B CMOs not ready to compete against AI-enabled companies: report | MarTech

AI-driven search and generative engines are collapsing traditional marketing channels, forcing CMOs to adopt Generative Engine Optimization and new visibility strategies.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 hours ago

ClickFix attacks that bypass cyber controls on the rise | Computer Weekly

ClickFix attacks surged in 2025, tricking users into running commands that bypass conventional defenses and enable RATs, credential theft, and ransomware.
Marketing tech
fromMarketing Dive
21 hours ago

How NBCU's new tools boost ads as live TV events take center stage

NBCUniversal is deploying AI-driven contextual targeting, new ad formats, and measurement tools to bring digital performance marketing capabilities to TV advertising.
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
1 hour ago

Ugly Patriots loss just gave the Josh McDaniels critics all they wanted

Patriots exploited Buffalo's weak run defense to build a big lead but underused play-action after halftime, stalling the offense.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 hours ago

Why media mix modeling is becoming essential for predictive ROAS measurement

Pair last-touch attribution with media mix modeling to capture full-funnel, privacy-safe, predictive measurement of media effectiveness and return on ad spend.
Wine
fromwww.7x7.com
3 hours ago

Fifty years ago, seven wineries put Napa Valley on the map. They'll be celebrating all year long.

The 1976 Judgment of Paris elevated Napa Valley globally after California wines unexpectedly triumphed over French competitors, prompting 2026 golden-anniversary celebrations.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

Cisco says Chinese hackers are exploiting its customers with a new zero-day | TechCrunch

Critical Cisco AsyncOS vulnerability enables full takeover of exposed devices; no patches exist and wiping/rebuilding software is the only current mitigation.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
9 hours ago

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

AI-driven tools across major platforms are enhancing ad targeting, creator monetization, and content creation to boost personalization, shopping, and brand partnerships.
Books
from48 hills
17 hours ago

Tip-top tomes: Our favorite books of 2025 - 48 hills

2025 offered an abundant, steady stream of notable books across genres, with memorable cookbooks emphasizing community, local sourcing, and compelling culinary memoirs.
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Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Are we falling out of love with nonfiction?

Nonfiction book sales have declined as readers, fatigued by real-world crises, favor escapist fiction and Hollywood-friendly memoirs.
Food & drink
fromwww.amny.com
6 hours ago

Sushi Beauu brings omakase experience the Empire State Building amNewYork

Sushi Beauu provides a calm, high-value omakase at the Empire State Building led by Keisuke Kasagi and Chef Tetsu, emphasizing precision and approachable refinement.
Social media marketing
fromeuronews
16 hours ago

Influencer marketing in fast-fashion and food sectors under scrutiny

Influencer marketing often lacks transparency, promotes unhealthy foods, frequently fails to disclose paid partnerships, and may breach consumer law, prompting calls for joint liability and restrictions.
Food & drink
fromEater LA
3 hours ago

Find Bouncy Miso Carbonara Udon at Little Tokyo Legend Marugame Monzo

Marugame Monzo serves thick Sanuki-style udon, inventive miso carbonara and customizable bowls, paired with crisp mixed tempura and juicy karaage.
Wine
fromwww.london-unattached.com
8 hours ago

Humble Grape (Liverpool Street)

Humble Grape makes wine accessible by importing 450+ small-producer wines, offering informal, welcoming wine bars and exclusive sustainable labels across multiple London locations.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Arctic sees hottest year since 1900 as climate crisis continues

Arctic surface air temperatures from October 2024 to September 2025 were the warmest since 1900, with record low winter sea ice and sharply reduced snow cover.
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
20 hours ago

MLB free agency reset: Predictions for the remaining top 10 free agents

Multiple high-profile free agents remain unsigned while the New York Mets' spending decisions and roster needs will heavily shape the rest of the MLB offseason.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 hours ago

Facebook is testing a link posting limit for professional accounts and pages | TechCrunch

Meta is testing limiting non-Meta Verified users to two links on professional Facebook profiles and Pages, while allowing links in comments and to Meta platforms.
Books
fromBoston.com
1 hour ago

Here are the Boston Public Library's most-borrowed books of 2025

All top ten most-borrowed books at the Boston Public Library in 2025 were written by women, with romance/romantasy occupying the top three positions.
Food & drink
fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago

Is the viral cheese pull saving chain restaurants?

Viral food moments like cheese pulls drive customers to familiar mid-tier American chain restaurants, helping chains survive economic pressures by creating shareable marketing.
Major League Baseball
fromBattery Power
9 hours ago

Braves News: Ozzie Albies season review, draft target, and more

Multiple MLB teams completed offseason signings and roster moves, while Ozzie Albies suffered a season-ending hand injury and Eric Becker remains a draft target.
Major League Baseball
fromDodgers Nation
4 hours ago

Former Dodgers Pitcher Signs 1-Year Deal With Cardinals

Dustin May signed a one-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals to rebound after injury-plagued seasons and reestablish value in the starting rotation.
Environment
fromThe Verge
5 hours ago

AI's water and electricity use soars in 2025

AI's current operations produced carbon emissions comparable to New York City and consumed water equivalent to global bottled-water use, indicating a substantial environmental footprint.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 hours ago

Orcas on the BrinkWhat a Dog Named Eba and a Team of Scientists Are Fighting For

Free Willy spurred Keiko's rescue and popularized orcas as intelligent animals, while many captive orcas originated near the San Juan Islands.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

A photographer discovers miles of dinosaur tracks near Italy's Winter Olympic venues

Thousands of Late Triassic dinosaur tracks were discovered on nearly vertical dolomite walls in Stelvio National Park between Livigno and Bormio in the central Alps.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Russian court designates punk band Pussy Riot as extremist' group

A Moscow district court designated Pussy Riot as an extremist organisation and banned its activities across the Russian Federation.
Wine
fromBon Appetit
1 day ago

Make Your Next Holiday Gathering a Cozy Mulled-Wine Night

Mulled wine made with a fuller-bodied red, cider, whole spices, and citrus yields a cozy, aromatic winter drink ideal for sharing and reheating.
Europe news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 days ago

No Regrets: Freed Belarusian Prisoners Say Challenging Lukashenko Right Decision

Several Belarusian opposition figures released after over four years in prison say they have no regrets for opposing Aleksandr Lukashenko.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Pens at the ready! A gen-Z trainee takes on the Guardian's scribbler-in-chief'

Switching end-of-year exams to onscreen could reduce hand fatigue and strain experienced by students during lengthy handwritten assessments.
#liverpool
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Manchester City
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 hour ago

WATCH: Rayan Cherki hits rocket to put Man City ahead in Carabao Cup quarter-finals

Rayan Cherki scored a sumptuous 20-yard right-foot strike to give Manchester City the lead in the Carabao Cup quarter-final while maintaining strong form.
Manchester City
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 hours ago

LIVE - Man City v Brentford: Commentary, updates, goals and stats

Manchester City host Brentford in an EFL Cup quarter-final while City aim to extend a five-game winning run and sit two points behind Arsenal.
Real Madrid
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 hours ago

Talavera v Real Madrid: Confirmed line-ups for Copa del Rey

Real Madrid must beat Talavera in the Copa del Rey to alleviate pressure on Xabi Alonso and continue their cup run.
DevOps
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

CI/CD and Gitops with Microservices: Open Ecosystem vs AWS Native

CI/CD and GitOps automate testing, deployment, and management of microservices, making cloud deployments faster, safer, and more scalable.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
16 hours ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Another Record Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Adams administration claims 'record' protected bike lane installations while omitting crucial numbers and possibly failing to meet a legal 180-mile construction requirement.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

Marcarson's incredible artwork at upcoming Not For Them pop-up meets you where you are, with no context required amNewYork

Marcarson's multidisciplinary art invites open, accessible engagement, blending painting, mixed media, fashion, and objects to encourage intimacy, reflection, and emotional resonance.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

OnePlus 15R review: unbeatable battery life, beatable value

The OnePlus 15R offers exceptional multi-day battery life and solid performance but weak camera features and missing perks make its $699 price hard to justify.
Online marketing
fromThe Rugby Paper
8 hours ago

U.M Guest Post Service:Authority-Building Links That Drive Real Growth

U.M Guest Post Service uses manual outreach to place high-quality, niche-relevant guest posts on authoritative sites to build backlinks, trust, and sustainable SEO growth.
New York Mets
fromESPN.com
21 hours ago

Source: Weaver latest ex-Yankee to join Mets

Luke Weaver signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the New York Mets to strengthen the bullpen alongside Devin Williams.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
9 hours ago

NY Islanders business operations boss says fanbase must get younger, more diverse

The New York Islanders must expand and diversify their fan base—attracting younger, more female and multicultural fans—by leveraging on-ice success and community visibility.
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