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OMG science
fromMail Online
7 hours ago

Bombshell discovery in soil at 'site of Noah's Ark'

The Durupinar Formation in Turkey may be the resting site of Noah's Ark, as suggested by recent geological findings.
#technology
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

Twenty years strong: a love letter to TechCrunch | TechCrunch

TechCrunch's culture fosters creativity, curiosity, and rigorous debate, shaping how technology intersects with everyday life.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

Twenty years strong: a love letter to TechCrunch | TechCrunch

TechCrunch's culture fosters creativity, curiosity, and rigorous debate, shaping how technology intersects with everyday life.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Cost of Beauty Culture

Beauty standards harm self-worth and promote unrealistic ideals.
Industries profit by keeping us insecure about our natural bodies and aging.
Expanding beauty beyond narrow ideals fosters self-compassion and acceptance.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

I'm turning 60 and refuse to slow down. I'm focusing on staying healthy so I can continue to do the things I love.

Embracing aging involves adopting a healthier lifestyle and focusing on joy and mindfulness rather than slowing down.
#new-york-city
Wellness
fromDear Media
1 day ago

Dear Media

Continuum Club offers ultra-exclusive wellness services, including advanced tests and luxury recovery options, with an annual membership fee of $100,000.
Wellness
fromDear Media
1 day ago

Dear Media

Continuum Club offers ultra-exclusive wellness services, including advanced tests and luxury recovery options, with an annual membership fee of $100,000.
#sustainability
fromIndependent
2 days ago
Environment

Darragh McCullough: I'm dubious about the merits of going organic for full-time producers

fromIndependent
2 days ago
Environment

Darragh McCullough: I'm dubious about the merits of going organic for full-time producers

#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
19 hours ago

WhatsApp seeks to join Apple in legal challenge against Home Office encryption orders | Computer Weekly

WhatsApp supports Apple's challenge against a UK order that threatens user privacy and security in encrypted communications.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
23 hours ago

Government using national security as 'smokescreen' in Apple encryption row | Computer Weekly

The government may misuse 'national security' to withhold information on technical capability notices issued to tech companies.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
1 hour ago

Government fined 550,000 by privacy regulator and warned over facial scans for Public Services Card

The Government's biometric database, tied to the Public Services Card, raises significant privacy concerns amid legal scrutiny and civil liberties group opposition.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
19 hours ago

WhatsApp seeks to join Apple in legal challenge against Home Office encryption orders | Computer Weekly

WhatsApp supports Apple's challenge against a UK order that threatens user privacy and security in encrypted communications.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
23 hours ago

Government using national security as 'smokescreen' in Apple encryption row | Computer Weekly

The government may misuse 'national security' to withhold information on technical capability notices issued to tech companies.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
1 hour ago

Government fined 550,000 by privacy regulator and warned over facial scans for Public Services Card

The Government's biometric database, tied to the Public Services Card, raises significant privacy concerns amid legal scrutiny and civil liberties group opposition.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
8 hours ago

New Oracle cloud user wants any new servers, anywhere, ASAP

Oracle's Q4 2025 revenues surpassed expectations due to strong demand for non-AI cloud services, with IaaS showing remarkable growth.
fromAcast
7 months ago

Scott & Mark Learn To... How Not to Ship the Org Chart | Scott & Mark Learn To...

Inconsistent design or functionality can impact user perception and trust in a product. This suggests that for any tech company, there's a critical need for cohesive integration.
UX design
UX design
fromMedium
23 hours ago

Why Apple's 'Liquid Glass' Design Is a Step Backward for UX

WWDC25's new design language 'Liquid Glass' focuses on aesthetics but raises usability concerns.
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Major hack exposes 86 million AT&T customer records

AT&T experienced a massive data breach affecting 86 million customers, exposing sensitive personal information including Social Security numbers.
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Major hack exposes 86 million AT&T customer records

AT&T experienced a massive data breach affecting 86 million customers, exposing sensitive personal information including Social Security numbers.
#ukraine
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

European foreign ministers meet in Rome to discuss defence and security plans Europe live

European leaders are meeting to address Ukraine's defense amid ongoing Russian aggression.
Key discussions are set for coordination ahead of upcoming NATO and G7 summits.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

European foreign ministers meet in Rome to discuss defence and security plans Europe live

European leaders are meeting to address Ukraine's defense amid ongoing Russian aggression.
Key discussions are set for coordination ahead of upcoming NATO and G7 summits.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 hours ago

Ukraine updates: Germany's Pistorius arrives in Kyiv DW 06/12/2025

Germany reaffirms strong military support for Ukraine amidst ongoing Russian aggression.
#refugees
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

Number of forcibly displaced 'untenably high' UN DW 06/12/2025

Record numbers of forcibly displaced people worldwide reach 122.1 million, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts and decreased aid funding.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

One in 67 people worldwide remains forcibly displaced: UNHCR report

Over 123 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide, continuing a 13-year upward trend in displacement due to conflicts and crises.
Books
fromRAIN News
15 hours ago

Audiobook sales: $2.2 billion in double-digit growth; 51% of Americans listened

Audiobook sales saw a significant revenue increase in 2024, largely driven by digital formats and rising listener interest.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Ensuring business security through strategic asset protection

Effective security strategies are essential for protecting business assets.
Quality electrical installations enhance safety and reduce risks in the workplace.
#social-media
#football
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
11 hours ago

Real Madrid set to present Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold signs a six-year contract with Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool, seeking a new challenge in his career.
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
11 hours ago

Real Madrid set to present Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold signs a six-year contract with Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool, seeking a new challenge in his career.
Books
fromGameSpot
6 hours ago

Dune: Prophecy, David Lynch's Dune, And Frank Herbert Books Are B1G1 50% Off

Dune: Prophecy is now available on Blu-ray at discounted prices, making it a must-buy for fans.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Brotherless Night by VV Ganeshananthan audiobook review love and conflict in Sri Lanka

Brotherless Night follows Sashi Kulenthiren's journey from a hopeful student to a medical professional amidst the turmoil of the Sri Lankan civil war.
Wine
fromDecanter
4 hours ago

Photo highlights: Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC 2025 - Decanter

The New York Fine Wine Encounter brought together wine enthusiasts for a day of exceptional tasting and masterclasses at Manhatta.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

Is your team stagnating? This 5-step plan can help you reinvigorate it

Leaders must implement strategic disruption to reenergize teams stuck in stagnation, fostering innovation and improving engagement.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 hours ago

ConnectWise to Rotate ScreenConnect Code Signing Certificates Due to Security Risks

ConnectWise plans to rotate digital code signing certificates for remote management tools due to security concerns over configuration data handling.
#audience-engagement
Writing
fromBig Think
1 day ago

Want the secret to stunning presentations? Ask Hollywood legend Francis Ford Coppola

Storytelling success relies on impactful beginnings and endings, maximizing audience engagement.
Writing
fromBig Think
1 day ago

Want the secret to stunning presentations? Ask Hollywood legend Francis Ford Coppola

Storytelling success relies on impactful beginnings and endings, maximizing audience engagement.
#mlb
New York Mets
fromFingerlakes1.com
8 hours ago

David Peterson tosses complete-game shutout in Mets' win over Nationals (highlights) | Fingerlakes1.com

David Peterson pitched a complete-game shutout, leading the Mets to victory and achieving a personal milestone as their first complete-game pitcher this season.
New York Mets
fromFingerlakes1.com
8 hours ago

David Peterson tosses complete-game shutout in Mets' win over Nationals (highlights) | Fingerlakes1.com

David Peterson pitched a complete-game shutout, leading the Mets to victory and achieving a personal milestone as their first complete-game pitcher this season.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 hours ago

Wetherspoon to offer pints from 1.49 from this month (how you can get yours)

Wetherspoon's new deals include a Small Plates Deal (any three for £10) and an updated Ale Monday deal, reinforcing their commitment to value for customers.
Food & drink
Environment
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Last month was the second-hottest May on RECORD

May 2025 recorded the second-hottest average temperature globally, highlighting ongoing climate change impacts.
#nfl
fromHogs Haven
3 days ago
National Football League

The 5 O'Clock Club: The 18-game schedule may not need to be hard on players, if...

fromHogs Haven
3 days ago
National Football League

The 5 O'Clock Club: The 18-game schedule may not need to be hard on players, if...

fromInsideHook
1 day ago

This Is the Oldest Irish Whiskey Ever Released

"I was aware of these when I joined the company in 1998... I was always told they were special, even if there was nothing special in mind with regards to what to actually do with them."
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Let Me Go Mad in My Own Way by Elaine Feeney review a satisfying tale of memory and place

At first it seems a bit forced, a writer shoehorning in their research. But the tic begins to make sense as the marks of the past...
Writing
fromCN Traveller
20 hours ago

Where the Chefs Eat: Roberta Hall-McCarron's favourite restaurants in Scotland

"Scotland has so much scope and so many wonderful places are opening outside of Edinburgh," she says when we speak.
Food & drink
fromCyclingnews
1 day ago

Safety versus seconds - The dilemma of aid station chaos in the professional fields at Unbound Gravel 200

It felt like chaos, sounded like chaos and was a total sensory overload. People were yelling at riders, music was blasting from every tent and my adrenaline was absolutely through the roof.
Food & drink
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Do You Need to Be Worried About Mold in Your Air-Conditioner?

Air-conditioners can save lives and keep us comfortable on blistering days, but they may also carry health risks, namely those related to mold.
Environment
Writing
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

When The Simpsons Went to War With Fox

Executive producer James L. Brooks' no-notes policy was critical to The Simpsons' success, allowing creative freedom and unique storytelling.
European startups
fromInfoQ
11 hours ago

AWS Unveils Independent European Governance and Operations for European Sovereign Cloud

AWS is launching an EU-controlled Sovereign Cloud with a focus on data sovereignty and compliance with EU laws.
#france
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
5 hours ago

PODCAST: France shocked by 'senseless' school violence and the inventions you never knew were French

France is addressing rising violence in schools, especially after a tragic stabbing incident.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
5 hours ago

PODCAST: France shocked by 'senseless' school violence and the inventions you never knew were French

France is addressing rising violence in schools, especially after a tragic stabbing incident.
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 hours ago

What's happening in France in summer 2025

Expect major rail and airline strikes, extensive public transport maintenance, and political tensions surrounding election uncertainty in France this summer.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

In a first, France opens terror probe for racist killing of Tunisian barber

Hichem Miraoui's murder is being investigated as a racially motivated act of domestic terrorism amid increasing xenophobic violence in France.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 hours ago

Today in History: June 12, 49 people killed in Pulse nightclub shooting

June 12 marks significant historical events, including tragedies and milestones in civil rights.
The Pulse nightclub shooting is remembered as a grave act of violence against the LGBTQ+ community.
European startups
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
19 hours ago

European VCs just made a record bet on this fusion energy underdog

Proxima Fusion has secured significant funding, positioning itself as a leader in the commercial fusion energy race with its stellarator technology.
European startups
fromComputerworld
53 minutes ago

Nvidia, Perplexity to partner with EU and Middle East AI firms to build sovereign LLMs

Nvidia partners with Perplexity to enhance AI and language models in Europe, streamlining enterprise adoption and fostering local AI ecosystem development.
London startup
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

Air India plane carrying more than 240 people crashes in India's Ahmedabad city

Air India flight AI 171 crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, marking the first crash of a Boeing 787 aircraft.
London startup
fromwww.npr.org
1 hour ago

Flight carrying 242 people bound for London has crashed in Ahmedabad, India

An Air India flight crashed shortly after departure in Ahmedabad, marking a significant aviation incident involving a Boeing 787.
Real Madrid
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Why Real Madrid are joint favourites

Xabi Alonso replaces Carlo Ancelotti as manager of Real Madrid after a trophyless season, inheriting a competitive squad.
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