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Shocking: Parents think their teens spend too much time on TikTok, a new study reveals

Parents are more concerned about teens' TikTok usage than teens themselves, with 44% of parents worried compared to 28% of teens.

Digital life

fromFast Company

This new website is like Spotify Wrapped for your tax dollars

Tax Wrapped provides a personalized breakdown of individual tax contributions to federal spending, enhancing financial literacy in a user-friendly format.

OMG science

fromArs Technica

New 3D map of Universe could solve dark energy mystery

Latest data from DESI may confirm if dark energy varies over time, challenging the notion of it being constant.

Digital life

fromFuturism

Usually, Young People Embrace New Technology. Gen Z's Attitude Toward AI Should Worry the Entire Tech Industry

Gen Z shows significant skepticism towards AI, with many believing its risks outweigh benefits and fearing it hampers learning.

OMG science

fromMail Online

Dark matter could be made of black holes from a different UNIVERSE

Dark matter may consist of ancient black holes from a previous universe, challenging current theories about its composition.

OMG science

fromFuturism

Earth Now Flying Through a Debris Field, Paper Finds

An asteroid shedding fragments is causing a spectacular meteor shower as Earth passes through its debris field.

Wellness

I ran a busy finance firm in NYC, but my stress got worse when I had surgery. Now I help high-achievers manage illness.

Emergency surgery can lead to feelings of isolation and neglect in recovery, prompting a shift towards prioritizing personal health and wellness.

Wellness

fromConde Nast Traveler

Kylian Mbappe Is Fairmont's First Wellness Ambassador

Athletes excel in travel and wellness, mastering body care on the road while promoting holistic well-being through partnerships with wellness-focused brands.

Wellness

13 hours ago

Bryan Johnson's advice to monk mode founders: neglecting relationships hurts your work

Founders in 'monk mode' may hinder their success by neglecting health and relationships, which are crucial for mental and physical well-being.

EU data protection

fromTechzine Global

Workday is well prepared for the EU AI Act, who will follow?

Workday is prepared for the EU AI Act with ISO 42001 certification and a governance approach for compliance.

Tech industry

fromDeadline

Snap Cutting 16% Of Full-Time Workforce; CEO Evan Spiegel Says AI Offers "New Way Of Working"

Snap Inc. is laying off 16% of its workforce to reduce costs and adapt to advancements in artificial intelligence.

EU data protection

fromwww.dw.com

EU age verification app announced to protect children online

A new EU age verification app will allow users to prove their age online without sharing personal data.

Privacy professionals

fromZDNET

17 hours ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.

UX design

fromMedium

The Future of UI Design is Agentic Design

AI tools are now integral to product design, enabling collaborative UI creation and refinement in tools like Figma.

Privacy professionals

fromMatthias Ott - Web Design Engineer

Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after hack

A data breach at Booking.com has led to increased scams known as 'reservation hijacks' targeting customers.

UX design

Design and Engineering, As One Matthias Ott

Frederick Winslow Taylor's scientific management model, designed for industrial work, inadequately applies to modern digital product teams.

Privacy professionals

fromAdExchanger

14 hours ago

Cookies, Whether You Want Them Or Not; Feeding The 'Industry Plants' | AdExchanger

Microsoft's cookie policies raise concerns about user privacy despite opting out of third-party data sharing.

UX design

fromAwwwards

100 Lost Species

The project illustrates extinction's impact through an interactive digital experience, emphasizing time's role in species disappearance and human influence.

EU data protection

fromTheregister

Autovista blames ransomware for service disruption

Autovista is addressing a ransomware infection affecting its systems in Europe and Australia, prioritizing the secure restoration of impacted applications.

English Premier League

fromSoccer News

Andrews confident Brentford will learn from late Everton setback - Soccer News

Brentford aims to learn from their late draw with Everton as they prepare for a crucial match against Fulham.

Marketing tech

fromDigiday

14 hours ago

A closer look at OpenAI's ads manager - and how much work it still needs

OpenAI's ads manager is in testing, marking a rare early launch in ad tech, but lacks essential features for performance advertisers.

Social media marketing

fromTheankler

The Next Job Pivot: Professionals Becoming Creators - and Cashing In

A new tier of content creators is emerging, supporting themselves with niche audiences and expertise, reshaping the creator economy.

English Premier League

How Eckert's Saints have made late promotion charge

Southampton's unbeaten run of 18 games positions them well for automatic promotion in the league.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

n8n Webhooks Abused Since October 2025 to Deliver Malware via Phishing Emails

Threat actors are weaponizing n8n to conduct phishing campaigns and deliver malicious payloads through automated emails.

Marketing tech

from24/7 Wall St.

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Meta Stock at $675?

Meta Platforms shows strong advertising growth but faces challenges from increased capital expenditures and declining operating margins.

Information security

fromTheregister

10 hours ago

Anthropic, Google, Microsoft paid AI bug bounties - quietly

Security researchers exploited prompt injection attacks on AI agents to steal sensitive data without vendor disclosure of vulnerabilities.

English Premier League

from101GREATGOALS.COM

Aston Villa v Bologna: Predicted line-ups and where to watch Europa League clash

Aston Villa will not be complacent against Bologna, focusing on a strong performance in the Europa League quarter-final second leg.

Marketing tech

fromAdExchanger

Meta Is Launching An Easy Button For CAPI | AdExchanger

Meta simplifies conversion tracking with a one-click implementation of its conversions API, making it more accessible for advertisers.

Social media marketing

BeReal is on a charm offensive to bring creators onto its platform and connect them with advertisers

BeReal is actively engaging US influencers to enhance user engagement and regain momentum after a decline in downloads.

Environment

fromLos Angeles Times

A gas that causes climate change is bubbling out of reservoirs

Reservoirs are a significant, unmonitored source of methane emissions in California, impacting climate goals and energy decisions.

Google will penalise sites that hijack your browser's back button

Google will classify 'back button hijacking' as spam starting June 15, 2026, penalizing sites that misuse the browser History API.

Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks

Google is cracking down on back button hijacking, deeming it a malicious practice that disrupts user experience and browser functionality.

fromTNW | Google

Google will penalise sites that hijack your browser's back button

Google will classify 'back button hijacking' as spam starting June 15, 2026, penalizing sites that misuse the browser History API.

Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks

Google is cracking down on back button hijacking, deeming it a malicious practice that disrupts user experience and browser functionality.

Where the Hottest Blocks in Your City Are - And How To Cool Them Down - Streetsblog USA

A new tool helps cities identify and cool their hottest streets during heat waves to improve thermal comfort and encourage sustainable transportation.

Environment

fromSFGATE

fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda

County official demands Newsom declare state of emergency for Tijuana River

San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre urges Governor Newsom to declare a state of emergency due to severe pollution from the Tijuana River.

Media industry

The expanding digital entertainment economy in the United States | East Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda

The entertainment and media industry is projected to exceed $3.5 trillion in revenue by 2029, driven by digital entertainment growth.

Remote teams

fromMarTech

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

3 steps to guarantee multishoring success | MarTech

Multishoring amplifies existing processes; effective systems scale success, while fractured ones magnify chaos and incur additional costs.

Food & drink

Guinness Steak Cuts: The Future of Premium Meat Snacks

Guinness Steak Cuts are premium meat snacks made from 100% whole muscle steak, offering unique flavors and a fresh approach to snacking.

Media industry

fromMission Local

Q&A: 'Democracy Now!' host Amy Goodman urges S.F. residents to 'Steal This Story, Please!'

Amy Goodman advocates for amplifying marginalized voices through independent journalism to combat corporate media's silencing of important stories.

Media industry

from48 hills

Screen Grabs: In the trenches of democracy with Amy Goodman - 48 hills

The future of credible news reporting is threatened by various factors, including corporate media mergers, AI, and hostility towards the press.

fromThe Verge

Microsoft faces fresh Windows Recall security concerns

A new tool, TotalRecall Reloaded, extracts data from Microsoft's redesigned Recall feature, raising ongoing security and privacy concerns.

Major League Baseball

What MLB players think of automated ball-strike challenge rule

The automated ball-strike challenge system has significantly impacted MLB, with 55% of nearly 1,000 calls challenged being overturned.

Writing

fromThe Atlantic

Is Woody Brown the Author of Woody Brown's Best-Selling Novel?

Woody Brown, an autistic author, communicates through a letter board and has published a best-selling novel, Upward Bound, reflecting his profound understanding of autism.

Major League Baseball

Tigers, rookie Kevin McGonigle reach 8-year, $150M extension

Kevin McGonigle signed an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with the Detroit Tigers, starting in 2027.

Writing

13 hours ago

When an author says she had to decline a $175,000 prize, what does it say about the publishing world? | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Writers face pressure to self-promote, exemplified by Helen DeWitt's refusal of a major prize due to promotional obligations.

Books

How Toni Morrison blurred the lines between being an editor and a writer

Toni Morrison's editorial and literary work reflects a deep listening practice that captures authentic Black voices and experiences.

Writing

14 hours ago

My month in the tradwife world: I can't pretend I'm not enjoying myself at all ...'

Tradwife influencers present an appealing yet often illusory lifestyle, highlighting the complexities of freedom and societal expectations.

Food & drink

fromTasting Table

The Popular Breakfast Side That's A Total Skip At IHOP - Tasting Table

IHOP's hash browns are criticized for being inconsistent, often dry, tasteless, and poorly cooked.

Major League Baseball

The legacy of Jackie Robinson, baseball's greatest change agent

Jackie Robinson, while not the best player in the Negro Leagues, was chosen for his resilience and character to break baseball's color barrier.

Wine

fromCN Traveller

This Eastern European country is 2026's most exciting wine destination

Eastern European countries, especially Georgia and Romania, are gaining recognition in wine-making, showcasing innovation and heritage.

Food & drink

fromMail Online

The chocolate spreads that are healthier than Nutella, revealed

Nutella is high in sugar and unhealthy, prompting the rise of healthier alternatives with better nutritional profiles.

Books

fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation

10 hours ago

Communion by Jon Doyle review a charged debut about sin and solace

Mack O'Brien navigates personal crises and relationships while participating in a local theater production after leaving seminary life.

Books

Spotify launches physical book sales in the US and UK via Bookshop.org partnership

Spotify now allows users to purchase physical books through its app, partnering with Bookshop.org for this feature.

Wine

fromEater Atlanta

At Lucian, Order the Caviar Omelet and Don't Look Back

Lucian Books and Wine in Buckhead offers a unique dining experience with a focus on wine and a diverse menu.

National Football League

fromEsquire

How Marcus Freeman Tamed the Wild West of College Football

Marcus Freeman chose to remain as Notre Dame's head coach despite NFL opportunities, expressing contentment with his decision and love for his current role.

National Football League

fromRiggo's Rag

Commanders icon Joe Gibbs sees family legacy shift in emotional moment

Joe Gibbs is a legendary NFL coach and NASCAR team owner, with his grandson Ty Gibbs achieving his first Cup Series win.

National Football League

NFL hires Brian Flinn as senior VP of global flag football

Brian Flinn appointed as NFL's senior vice president of global flag football to drive international expansion and growth of the sport.

Wine

fromTasting Table

Here's Where Costco Sources Its Kirkland Extra Virgin Italian Olive Oil - Tasting Table

Costco sources its Kirkland Signature Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Puglia region of Italy, known for its high-quality olives and olive oil production.

FC Barcelona

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Barcelona starlets to learn from Atletico Madrid Champions League defeat

Barcelona's Champions League hopes ended again, losing to Atletico Madrid 3-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 win in the second leg.

FC Barcelona

from101GREATGOALS.COM

19 hours ago

Flick proud of Barca display: "Winning the Champions League is a dream"

Barcelona's quest for a Champions League title continues after elimination by Atletico Madrid, despite a strong performance in the quarter-finals.

Liverpool FC

fromSoccer News

We have to sell to buy - Slot warns of tough summer for Liverpool - Soccer News

Liverpool faces a challenging summer of squad changes, needing to sell players to fund new signings after a disappointing season.

New England Patriots

fromMusket Fire

NFL analyst sees bold draft day moves becoming big part of Patriots' plans

The New England Patriots are considering trading up in the 2026 draft to address multiple roster needs.

New England Patriots

fromMusket Fire

Patriots Hall of Famer just made a bold claim about their 2026 draft

Julian Edelman believes the Patriots need to focus on the offensive line in the 2026 draft to address roster holes.

New York Mets

fromwww.amny.com