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OMG science
fromNature
2 days ago

Daily briefing: Are boys really in crisis? What the science says

Concerns about boys should be viewed in the broader context of all young people.
Digital life
fromPCMAG
1 hour ago

Can Perplexity Replace Google Search? I Made the Switch for a Week to Find Out

Perplexity AI offers real-time web results and inline citations, positioning itself as a strong alternative to Google for research and information retrieval.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.
OMG science
fromDefector
1 hour ago

Artemis Boldly Goes Where No Toilet Has Gone Before | Defector

Artemis II successfully launched with a crewed spacecraft featuring a toilet, but it malfunctioned shortly after reaching orbit.
OMG science
fromInverse
1 hour ago

'Project Hail Mary's' Relativity Problem Is More Complicated Than You Think

Time dilation causes significant age differences between travelers and those on Earth, as seen in Project Hail Mary.
Wellness
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Interview: The Light System on Building a New Category in Wellness Technology

The Light System combines light technology and holistic health to enhance wellness through energy system engagement.
Wellness
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Six things chocolate does to your body - and they aren't all bad!

Small quantities of high cocoa chocolate can be beneficial for health.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When "I'm Trying to Be Good" Isn't So Innocent

Diet talk reinforces harmful beliefs about body image, health, and worth, impacting body dissatisfaction and promoting negative comparisons.
Privacy professionals
fromInfoQ
14 hours ago

GitHub Will Use Copilot Interaction Data from Free, Pro, and Pro+ Users to Train AI Models

GitHub will use interaction data from Copilot users to improve AI models starting April 24, with users opted in by default.
#whatsapp
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

Italian surveillance firm SIO built fake WhatsApp app with government spyware, Meta says - Silicon Canals

WhatsApp notified 200 users in Italy about a fake app containing spyware linked to surveillance firm SIO.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

Italian surveillance firm SIO built fake WhatsApp app with government spyware, Meta says - Silicon Canals

WhatsApp notified 200 users in Italy about a fake app containing spyware linked to surveillance firm SIO.
#eu-customs-reform
EU data protection
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 hours ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromThe Local France
3 hours ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 hours ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromThe Local France
3 hours ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
1 day ago

A Practical Guide To Design Principles - Smashing Magazine

Design principles align teams, inform decisions, and embody organizational values, serving as essential tools in the design process.
UX design
fromMedium
16 hours ago

Human-Centred Design has grown up. It's time we did too.

Technology must prioritize human needs over user convenience to avoid harm.
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
1 hour ago

ESPN's latest A.J. Brown report comes with a warning Patriots fans can't ignore

A.J. Brown's fit with the Patriots is questionable due to his struggles against zone defenses despite his impressive physical attributes.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 hours ago

Agentic AI, Quality, and Courtroom Battles: What's Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech in 2026? - ExchangeWire.com

AI and privacy regulations are significantly transforming the ad tech industry as it moves towards 2026.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
10 hours ago

How AI Is Reshaping The Marketing Scientist Role | AdExchanger

Marketing scientists now translate data into meaningful insights, bridging the gap between AI analysis and human interpretation.
Social media marketing
fromInc
5 hours ago

AI Flooded the Feed. Now, the Smartest Companies Are Moving Offline

In-person brand activations are becoming essential as digital content saturation increases, making physical presence a scarce and valuable marketing channel.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
10 hours ago

Pruning The Mediavine; Shoppers Aren't Clicking Amazon's AI Ads | AdExchanger

Digital publishers face challenges due to AI and traffic changes, leading to layoffs and a focus on high-impact areas.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
10 hours ago

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
14 hours ago

Alvarez a top-10 bat? Ohtani wins Cy Young? Perdomo for real? Don't be surprised

Yordan Alvarez is poised to return to top-10 hitter status in the 2026 MLB season after a strong start.
Remote teams
fromAxios
5 hours ago

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 hours ago

Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners

Operation REF1695 uses fake installers to deploy RATs and cryptocurrency miners, monetizing infections through CPA fraud since November 2023.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 hours ago

NCSC warns high-risk individuals of Signal and WhatsApp social engineering attacks | Computer Weekly

High-risk individuals must reduce exposure to social engineering attacks targeting encrypted messaging apps like Signal, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger.
Remote teams
fromInfoQ
14 hours ago

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
4 hours ago

I'm 66 and the loneliest I've ever felt wasn't after my children left or my friends moved away - it was the morning I woke up and realized I had nothing that needed me, nothing that depended on my showing up, and the whole day stretched ahead like a road with no destination - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can stem from feeling unnecessary, not just from being alone.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley review the laureate of bad relationships

Gwendoline Riley's novels transform ordinary lives into something startling, exploring themes of disconnection and complex relationships through spare prose and sharp dialogue.
Remote teams
fromSilicon Canals
9 hours ago

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.
Environment
fromGothamist
4 hours ago

NY energy experts, advocates say Iran war shows need for Hochul to implement climate law

Hochul's energy policy prioritizes fossil fuels over renewables, but experts warn this approach may lead to higher costs and missed climate goals.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
12 hours ago

H-E-B Doesn't Actually Bake All Of Its Bakery Items In-Store - Tasting Table

H-E-B's bakery items include both in-house baked goods and those sourced from external suppliers, leading to mixed customer experiences.
#national-parks
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
6 hours ago

'Drill baby drill': Trump opens wilderness to big energy

Trump's administration proposed significant budget cuts to national parks, raising concerns about conservation and access to public lands.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
6 hours ago

'Drill baby drill': Trump opens wilderness to big energy

Trump's administration proposed significant budget cuts to national parks, raising concerns about conservation and access to public lands.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
6 hours ago

'Drill baby drill': Trump opens wilderness to big energy

Trump's administration proposed significant budget cuts to national parks, raising concerns about conservation and access to public lands.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
6 hours ago

'Drill baby drill': Trump opens wilderness to big energy

Trump's administration proposed significant budget cuts to national parks, raising concerns about conservation and access to public lands.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 hours ago

Hawaii's Best Hole-In-The-Wall Burger Joint Soaks Its Patties In BBQ Sauce - Tasting Table

W&M Bar-B-Q Burgers in Honolulu has served unique BBQ burgers for 85 years, becoming a beloved local and tourist destination.
Writing
fromFast Company
4 hours ago

The unexpected childhood activity that predicted my career path

A childhood fascination with weddings evolved into a career in wedding planning, driven by a desire to streamline chaotic logistics.
Books
fromCN Traveller
5 hours ago

Book lovers, these towns were made for you

Cities are nurturing a return to reading with bookstores, literary festivals, and a culture that encourages spending time with books.
Writing
fromLondon Unattached
7 hours ago

Les Liaisons Dangereuses, National Theatre - Review

The National Theatre's production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses features star-studded casting and highlights themes of dispassionate cruelty within the aristocracy.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 day ago

Poll: What Can The Dodgers Expect From Roki Sasaki This Year?

Roki Sasaki's performance fluctuated significantly, contributing to the Dodgers' postseason success despite earlier struggles in the rotation.
Major League Baseball
fromDodgers Nation
21 hours ago

Dodgers Add Former Angels Pitcher in First Trade of 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded for pitcher Jake Eder from the Nationals to add a left-handed option to their predominantly right-handed staff.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Australia wants to sell its social media ban to the world but are the measures even working?

Age assurance technology is ineffective, with many teens bypassing age verification and platforms failing to enforce compliance with the social media ban.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Meta
1 day ago

Australia says Meta, TikTok, YouTube not complying with child social media ban

Australia's ban on under-16s using social media is not effectively enforced by major platforms.
Wine
fromABC7 San Francisco
15 hours ago

The traveling winemaker: How Kenny Likitprakong built Hobo Wine on gratitude, affordable pours

Kenny Likitprakong creates affordable wines that foster connection and community, emphasizing accessibility over luxury.
Wine
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This April

Pinhook Vertical Series Rye 10 Year offers complex flavors with a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley.
Wine
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Glengoyne Turns to Mizunara to Create the Year's Best Scotch

Glengoyne Mizunara Oak is a limited release Scotch known for its unique maturation in rare Mizunara oak casks from Japan.
New York Islanders
fromNewsday
17 hours ago

Andrew Gross: Islanders need better offense for playoff push

The Islanders' defense and offense are struggling, leading to recent losses and a need for improvement as they face upcoming challenging games.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 hours ago

Germany: Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular

Voter dissatisfaction with the German government has reached record highs, with significant declines in approval ratings for both Chancellor Merz and Vice Chancellor Klingbeil.
Liverpool FC
fromSoccer News
1 hour ago

The Numbers Game: Salahs long goodbye begins with Man City clash - Soccer News

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after a successful nine-year tenure.
New York Rangers
fromBlue Seat Blogs
2 hours ago

Tempering expectations for Rangers young talent - Blue Seat Blogs

Rangers' young talent shows promise, but fans should temper expectations regarding their long-term potential and career trajectories.
Data science
fromInfoWorld
5 hours ago

Why 'curate first, annotate smarter' is reshaping computer vision development

Strategic data selection and curation reduce annotation costs and enhance development productivity in computer vision teams.
FC Barcelona
fromSoccer News
3 hours ago

Prediction: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona - Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts - Soccer News

Atletico Madrid faces Barcelona in a crucial La Liga match after recent performances and injuries impact both teams.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 hours ago

Mohamed Salah situation tells you exactly where Liverpool are right now

Liverpool's decline may have been anticipated, but recruitment decisions raised questions about their priorities and effectiveness in addressing team needs.
#python
Python
fromMicrosoft for Python Developers Blog
14 hours ago

Python in Visual Studio Code - March 2026 Release - Microsoft for Python Developers Blog

The March 2026 release of the Python extension for Visual Studio Code introduces new features for symbol searching and an experimental Rust-based indexer.
Python
fromGrahamdumpleton
14 hours ago

Free Python decorator workshops - Graham Dumpleton

Interactive workshops on Python decorators are available for free, covering fundamentals to advanced topics, emphasizing hands-on learning.
Python
fromMicrosoft for Python Developers Blog
14 hours ago

Python in Visual Studio Code - March 2026 Release - Microsoft for Python Developers Blog

The March 2026 release of the Python extension for Visual Studio Code introduces new features for symbol searching and an experimental Rust-based indexer.
Python
fromGrahamdumpleton
14 hours ago

Free Python decorator workshops - Graham Dumpleton

Interactive workshops on Python decorators are available for free, covering fundamentals to advanced topics, emphasizing hands-on learning.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 hours ago

Here's How To Be Irreplaceable When AI Can Displace PR

A strong personal brand is essential for PR professionals to remain irreplaceable in the face of AI disruption.
FC Barcelona
from101GREATGOALS.COM
4 hours ago

Barcelona president calls on FIFA to change 'outrageous' scheduling after Raphinha injury blow

Joan Laporta criticizes FIFA for tight international schedules after Raphinha's injury during a Brazil match.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
14 hours ago

Morgan Stanley Signals Bitcoin ETF Near Launch With Amendment 4 Update

Morgan Stanley is nearing the launch of a bitcoin ETF, signaling potential approval and increased competition among major issuers.
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