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US news
fromwww.npr.org
13 hours ago

Inside a Gaza medical clinic at risk of shutting down after an Israeli ban

MSF clinics in Gaza face closure after Israel banned international aid organizations from bringing in aid and staff, jeopardizing care for thousands of wounded Palestinians.
Wellness
fromWIRED
12 hours ago

Want to Stop Doomscrolling? You Might Need a Sleep Coach

Sleep requires deliberate training and discipline; adults can improve sleep by changing habits and using sleep coaching.
Wellness
fromIndependent
17 hours ago

Sarah Breen: Forget giving up booze during this miserable month - let me introduce you to Damp January

Coax yourself gently into the new year instead of imposing punitive resolutions or moralizing lifestyle changes like performative Dry January.
Wellness
fromWIRED
2 years ago

Most People Are Side Sleepers-Here Are 12 Mattresses to Keep Them Comfy

Top side-sleeper mattresses provide lumbar support, pressure relief, and comfort to keep the spine aligned while cushioning hips and shoulders; twelve recommended models highlighted.
Digital life
fromMUO
4 hours ago

My productivity secret is actually a specific way of using YouTube

Use YouTube as a work environment to improve focus by treating long, slow videos as consistent workspaces and time cues.
Digital life
fromRolling Stone
7 hours ago

Vagueposting: Why 2026 Content Is All About Keeping You Confused

Vagueposting is a growing social-media tactic where users post deliberately ambiguous content to provoke engagement, clicks, or controversy while avoiding explicit context.
Digital life
fromSouthern Living
3 hours ago

Jenna Sims, Senior Digital Editor

Jenna Sims is Senior Digital Editor at Southern Living with nearly ten years' digital experience focusing on email growth, SEO optimization, and shopping content.
fromNature
4 days ago

Electrochemical defluorinative Matteson-type homologation - Nature

The Matteson homologation, first developed in 1980, elongates carbon chains by insertion into a C−B bond. 1 This versatile reaction traditionally requires three steps: carbanion formation, nucleophilic addition to organoboron, and a thermo- or Lewis acid-promoted boronate rearrangement. These processes often demand exacting conditions, including cryogenic temperatures and handling of air- and moisture-sensitive reagents. 2,3 Here, we report a Matteson-type homologation which integrates these three transformations into a one-pot electrochemical process.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Scientist Puzzled by "Symmetric Jet Structure" on 3I/ATLAS

3I/ATLAS exhibits a sun-pointing anti-tail and three symmetric rotating jets, consistent with cometary outgassing but prompting speculative artificial-origin claims.
OMG science
fromFortune
2 weeks 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.
UX design
fromMedium
1 hour ago

2.5 billion prompts later, there is still no system

AI projects prioritize prompting and vibes over system-level understanding, causing failures to adapt when architectures and system behaviors are ignored.
Privacy professionals
fromYahoo
15 hours ago

Your privacy choices

Yahoo and partners use cookies to operate sites, authenticate users, measure usage, and—with consent—perform analytics, personalized advertising, and audience research.
#instagram
Tech industry
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

At This Year's CES, AI Ruled Everything

AI is becoming ubiquitous across consumer devices, integrating into TVs, refrigerators, laundry, and companions, reshaping lifestyle technology and device connectivity.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Microsoft execs respond to mass layoff rumors

Microsoft denies plans to cut 11,000 to 22,000 jobs after online rumors; prior 2025 reductions and heavy AI spending have driven cost restructuring.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

If your confidence is at an all-time low in design, try this

Designers must build confidence and interpersonal communication to survive solo roles amid layoffs and shrinking budgets.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

Beyond conversations: natural language as interaction influencer

Natural language interfaces shift responsibility from users learning system structure to systems understanding user intent and executing compressed workflows.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Elon Musk says X's new algorithm will be made open source next week

X will open-source its new recommendation algorithm, including all code for organic and advertising post recommendations, within seven days and update it every four weeks.
EU data protection
fromThe Drum
3 days ago

No, I'm not going to opt-in to your email database just because you want me to

Many organisations request GDPR opt-ins but offer vague 'special offers' instead of clear, fair value exchanges for consumers' personal data.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Minister seeks showdown with Elon Musk's X over Grok undressing minors, as research reveals 6,700 images per hour created by its AI engine

Grok generated thousands of non-consensual nudified images per hour, triggering legal scrutiny while parent company xAI raised $20bn in new funding.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Creating a Company Culture That Embraces Regulatory Standards

Embedding regulatory compliance into company culture through clear communication, integrated training, and shared responsibility reduces risk and protects reputation.
Privacy technologies
fromFox News
10 hours ago

5 tech terms that shape your online privacy

Limit app permissions, especially location, microphone, and photo access, and regularly adjust device privacy settings to prevent background data collection.
#remote-work
fromFortune
9 hours ago
Remote teams

I run one of America's most successful remote work programs and the critics are right. Their solutions are all wrong, though | Fortune

Investing in in-person connection, personalized integration support, and local engagement transforms remote work into sustainable community retention and economic diversification.
fromsilive
1 day ago
Remote teams

Looking for a work-from-home job? These 10 big companies are hiring, study says

Numerous major companies are offering hybrid or remote positions, and work-from-home job postings recently increased by 3%.
fromFortune
9 hours ago
Remote teams

I run one of America's most successful remote work programs and the critics are right. Their solutions are all wrong, though | Fortune

fromsilive
1 day ago
Remote teams

Looking for a work-from-home job? These 10 big companies are hiring, study says

#smartphone-privacy
fromBackyard Garden Lover
13 hours ago
Privacy technologies

15 Phone Privacy Settings To Prevent Sharing Too Much

Limit smartphone data exposure through simple settings and permission changes to reclaim privacy and reduce tracking by advertisers and data brokers.
fromBackyard Garden Lover
13 hours ago
Privacy technologies

15 Phone Privacy Settings To Prevent Sharing Too Much

Reduce smartphone data exposure by adjusting permissions, disabling location services, and applying simple privacy-focused settings to limit tracking and data collection.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
22 hours ago

Hootsuite launches global social media skills platform

Hootsuite launches a global Academy offering videos, resources and industry-recognized social media certifications to professionalize social media roles and address skill shortages.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
9 hours ago

Affiliate marketing: Top 7 must-know trends for 2024

Brand-creator affiliate partnerships, platform competition (TikTok vs. Amazon), and AI, social commerce, retail media, and programmatic shifts will reshape affiliate marketing in 2024.
Major League Baseball
fromMarlin Maniac
6 hours ago

Miami Marlins Best To Wear Jersey Number Series No. 25: Derrek Lee

Derrek Lee is the Miami Marlins' best first baseman: a 2003 Gold Glove winner, 2003 World Series champion, six seasons, and 129 Marlins home runs.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Netflix and Paramount deals are both wrong for Warner Bros Discovery and democracy

Proposed mega-mergers and political pressure risk unprecedented media concentration that endangers free speech, newsroom independence, and democratic discourse.
Marketing tech
fromBlavity News & Entertainment
6 hours ago

Outshine The Competition With 7 Domains You Didn't Know Existed - Blavity

Creative domain extensions (like .life, .finance, .events) offer memorable branding and targeted keywords that help websites stand out and connect with specific audiences quickly.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
54 minutes ago

New York City's Hidden-Gem Restaurants Can Often Be Found Behind These Unique Doors - Tasting Table

Freight entrances in New York City conceal weather-protected, low-cost, exclusive dining spots offering outstanding, adventurous food for diners willing to seek hidden eateries.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
4 hours ago

Anthony Bourdain Ate A New England-Style Feast At This Boston Seafood Restaurant - Tasting Table

Belle Isle Seafood in Winthrop, Massachusetts serves large, inexpensive, no‑frills seafood portions with decades of history and popular television recognition.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

The Power Couple of 2026: Why Modern Businesses Pair Managed IT with Automated Scanning

Combine cloud managed IT services for operational agility with a high-performance vulnerability scanner for proactive, risk-based security to handle AI-driven threats and cloud complexity.
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
11 hours ago

A Disneyland restaurant is getting a major overhaul

Disneyland launched over 100 new and returning food and drink items across parks, including revamped menus and 70th‑anniversary celebratory returns.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

David Letterman Bashes CBS, Says CBS News is 'A Wreck'

CBS News has been called a wreck, its historic journalistic integrity destroyed by current leadership, while late-night hosts remain among the few critical voices.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.espn.com
19 hours ago

MLB free agency tracker: 2025-26 offseason trades, moves - ESPN

MLB teams began aggressive offseason moves immediately after the Dodgers' title, with major free-agent signings, trades, and Japanese players joining MLB clubs.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 hour ago

Reds Sign Garrett Hampson, Josh Staumont, Brandon Leibrandt To Minors Contracts

The Reds signed Garrett Hampson, Josh Staumont, and Brandon Leibrandt to minor-league deals; Hampson receives a Spring Training invite.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
3 hours ago

Liverpool's Defensive Crisis: Why Conor Bradley's Injury Leaves Arne Slot No Choice but to Act - Soccer News

Liverpool's title defence is endangered by a right-back crisis after Conor Bradley's injury, with limited viable defensive alternatives unless a decisive transfer is made.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
16 hours ago

Why AppLovin Stock Jumped 108% in 2025 | The Motley Fool

AppLovin pivoted to pure-play adtech, sold its slow-growth games business, leveraged AI, expanded into e-commerce, and delivered over 100% stock gain.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
19 hours ago

Trump's climate war could cost America a generation, if we let it

U.S. policy rollbacks and dismantling of scientific infrastructure are undermining climate science, stalling the clean-energy transition, and eroding long-term American competitiveness.
Writing
fromwww.dw.com
12 hours ago

Jack London felt 'Call of the Wild,' lived life of adventure DW 01/11/2026

Jack London rose from poverty, labor and maritime adventures to become a politically conscious writer whose life experiences shaped his adventurous, socially critical fiction.
Writing
fromMission Local
11 hours ago

Abuelitas de la Mision: Maria Alicia Catalan, a poet who's lived in the Mission 55 years

María Alicia Catalán, a Salvadoran immigrant, built a lifelong caregiving career in San Francisco, remains active at 87, and expresses herself through poetry and music.
Information security
fromInfoQ
23 hours ago

AWS Introduces VPC Encryption Controls to Enforce Encryption in Transit

AWS VPC encryption controls let customers detect, enforce, and exclude encryption for intra- and inter-VPC traffic to meet regulatory and compliance requirements.
Environment
fromwww.bostonherald.com
8 hours ago

Eco-friendly toilet papers are trendy, but their actual environmental impacts vary

Toilet paper made from recycled fibers or alternative sustainable materials greatly reduces water, tree use, and pollution compared to conventional tree-based toilet paper.
Environment
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 hours ago

Beach hazards statement in place for Bay Area Shorelines until Monday evening risk of sneaker waves

Hazardous beach conditions with increased rip currents, sneaker waves, and large shore breaks expected along the Bay Area coast through Monday evening.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

You can't replace time': Harcourt's wine and beer producers mourn loss of industry's heart in Victoria bushfires

A fire destroyed Harcourt Cooperative Cool Stores, obliterating equipment, stock, and livelihoods of local apple growers, winemakers, and craft producers.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Sky TV down as thousands of viewers report outages across the UK

Sky TV suffered widespread outages across the UK starting before 3am and peaking before 7am, affecting thousands of viewers and some streaming services.
Social media marketing
fromThe Daily Dot
1 day ago

"100 likes is the new 1000": Creators say Instagram likes have fallen off a cliff. Here's why

Instagram posts now receive far fewer likes due to shifts in user behavior and possible algorithm changes, producing a widespread 'like recession'.
Writing
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Opinion: Remembering Renee Good

Renee Good was a poet who explored tensions between science and faith and is remembered tenderly amid scrutiny of her final moments.
Remote teams
fromTheStreet
2 days ago

AT&T makes drastic decision after employee policy backfires

AT&T required employees back in-office five days a week; many companies plan similar increases to strengthen culture and productivity, risking unintended consequences.
Europe news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

No flag, anthem or parade: An isolated Winter Olympics beckons for Russian athletes

Russian athletes will compete at Milan Cortina as Individual Neutral Athletes, barred from national symbols and anthems while still seeking competitive success.
Social media marketing
fromThred Website
2 days ago

Content concern sees X lose 60% of its revenue in the UK

X's UK revenue collapsed 60% in 2025 after advertisers fled over Grok-enabled mass sexually explicit deepfakes and associated safety and reputational risks.
Wine
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The Absolute Best Nonalcoholic Sparkling Wine In Stores Is Worth The Splurge - Tasting Table

Bolle's Blanc de Blancs is an award-winning, alcohol-free sparkling made from chardonnay and silvaner, uniquely re-fermented after dealcoholization for layered, dry, complex flavor.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Snow and ice ground flights and choke highways in parts of Europe

Heavy snow and ice across Europe grounded hundreds of flights, stranded more than 1,000 passengers at Schiphol, and disrupted rail, road and power networks.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 hour ago

Steve Kerr mimics ostrich to fix Warriors' turnover woes

Steve Kerr stopped publicly berating careless turnovers, urged simple, steady play, and the Warriors have shown measurable improvement in turnovers and game outcomes.
#new-york-rangers
fromwww.amny.com
7 hours ago
New York Rangers

Rangers' nightmare makes them prime suitors to sell at NHL's trade deadline amNewYork

The New York Rangers are underperforming, hampered by key injuries and roster deficiencies, making a rebuild and trading assets like Artemi Panarin necessary before March 6.
fromBlue Seat Blogs
7 hours ago
New York Rangers

The insanity of the Rangers considering Kiefer Sherwood - Blue Seat Blogs

The New York Rangers are not Stanley Cup contenders this year and should not trade a first-round pick for rental winger Kiefer Sherwood.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromThe New Yorker
12 hours ago

Aaron Rodgers, Football's Rorschach Quarterback

Tomlin pursued Aaron Rodgers to revive the Steelers' offense despite doubts about coaching longevity and Rodgers' decline; early-season results showed encouraging wins.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
8 hours ago

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Sunset Park Limestone

Popular Brooklyn listings span Bay Ridge, Windsor Terrace, Sunset Park, Cobble Hill, and Park Slope, with prices from $2,950/month to $6.75 million.
fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
3 hours ago

US court rejects Zohran Mamdani bid to block Israeli property deal | The Jerusalem Post

The legal battle intensified last week when city officials filed with the bankruptcy court seeking to halt the sale. The city's main argument was that the Israeli-owned Summit lacked the "will or resources" to rehabilitate the deteriorating buildings. During the hearings, the city presented data showing that properties already owned by Summit in New York have more than 780 open violations, including roughly 290 classified as posing an "immediate danger."
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
18 hours ago

Craig Berube on Max Domi beating up the 6'5 Marcus Pettersson with lefts and rights: "The old man taught him"

The Maple Leafs won 5-0, powered by strong special teams, stabilized goaltending, improved defense, roster health, and leadership from Max Domi.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
12 hours ago

Sunday Puzzle: Pet theory

A puzzle where each answer is a familiar two-word phrase with the first word beginning 'PE-' and the second beginning 'T-', followed by eleven clues.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
7 hours ago

Cowboys free agency: What to do with the impending offensive free agents

Cowboys begin roster reconstruction, evaluating veterans and re-signing affordable offensive depth—especially versatile linemen—while seeking a new right tackle to protect Dak Prescott.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
9 hours ago

Cowboys 2026 draft: Top first-round cornerbacks in the draft

Two top cornerback prospects: a polished, All‑American shutdown corner and a press‑savvy, ball‑hawking corner who carries a significant ACL medical red flag.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

Corporation hits back in row over who runs cafes

The City of London Corporation selected Daisy Green to run four Hampstead Heath and Queen's Park cafes after retendering to secure longer-term leases and investment.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
9 hours ago

Germany's Merz heads to India to bolster trade, security ties

Germany and India are strengthening economic and security cooperation, negotiating a comprehensive EU-India free trade agreement and exploring a submarine deal with technology transfer.
Arts
fromdesignyoutrust.com
13 hours ago

An Artist Draws Mythic Chimeras And Warrior Specters In Flat, Beardsleyesque Illustrations That Bridge Antiquity And Modern Surrealism

Contemporary visual art explores hyper-realism, surrealism, generative art, street murals, photography, and character-driven illustration from diverse global artists.
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