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Wellness
fromBustle
8 hours ago

Chic Sneakers, Earplugs That Double As Earrings, & More Buzzy Wellness Gifts To Shop

Modern wellness embraces varied self-care practices, from restful bed-rotting and restorative sleep positions to low-pressure hobbies and functional fitness gear for sustainable routines.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
8 hours ago

A 93-year-old woman stays healthy through daily yoga and dance

Elaina Gonzalez, 93, sustains health and longevity through consistent exercise, weight stability, daily activity, humility, and a positive, low-stress outlook.
Digital life
fromWIRED
10 hours ago

Has Your Pledge to Go Paperless Perished? Try This

Maintaining a mostly paperless life requires regular, flexible maintenance like dental hygiene—consistency matters more than perfection.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
9 hours ago

A Different Kind of Happiness: The Quiet Power of Contentment

Contentment—a low-arousal positive emotion characterized by calmness, sufficiency, and acceptance—offers a steadier path to well-being than the active pursuit of happiness.
Digital life
fromZDNET
3 hours ago

TikTok will reward you for using the app less and sleeping more - see how it works

TikTok is launching well-being missions with badges, screen-time limits, sleep-focused goals, and controls to reduce doomscrolling and AI-generated content exposure.
Digital life
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

How much RAM does your Linux PC need in 2025? A distro verteran's expert advice

Modern Linux runs acceptably with 4GB RAM minimum, but 8GB+ is recommended for multitasking, gaming, and future-proofing.
fromwww.nature.com
2 days ago

Author Correction: Brahma safeguards canalization of cardiac mesoderm differentiation

Following publication of this article, we were alerted via PubPeer to an inadvertent image duplication in Extended Fig. 7b in our paper. Upon carefully examining all the figures, we have discovered another duplication error in Extended Fig. 3g. The errors occurred during figure preparation by using placeholder images originating from similar areas of a well. The errors do not compromise the results or the conclusions of our work.
OMG science
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Cambridge Dictionary has named its word of the year for 2025

People increasingly form parasocial connections with celebrities, influencers, and AI, driving mainstream use of the term "parasocial" in 2025.
OMG science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

NASA in urgent briefing as 3I/Atlas heads closer to Earth and appears to have 'thrusters' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Interstellar object 3I/Atlas shows comet-like glow and asymmetric gas plumes with possible propulsion-like effects, prompting urgent agency review and public safety debate.
EU data protection
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

EU moves to ease AI, privacy rules amid pressure from Big Tech, Trump

EU delays stricter high-risk AI rules until 2027 and eases data, cookie and documentation requirements to boost innovation and competitiveness.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
6 hours ago

Amazon slides vs Amazon, Microsoft in big three cloud market

Big three cloud providers grow with market; AWS leads but Microsoft and Google gain share while neoclouds and Oracle slowly rise.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
17 hours ago

Why Weakening CIPA Would Hand Big Tech A Free Pass On Data Abuse | AdExchanger

CIPA provides a private right of action that applies to modern electronic tracking and remains a key enforcement tool against digital surveillance.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
16 hours ago

Lenovo's enterprise hardware biz racks up another loss

Lenovo's enterprise hardware division (ISG) grew revenue sharply but remains unprofitable while the company pursues strategies to achieve consistent profitability amid AI-driven demand.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
8 hours ago

Schools share blame for PowerSchool mega-hack, say watchdogs

School boards share responsibility for the PowerSchool breach due to inadequate contractual safeguards, oversight, and security practices that amplified exposure of millions of student and staff records.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
4 hours ago

Bots may use your private chats to train themselves

LLM builders can use users' conversations for training and commercial purposes with minimal transparency or privacy safeguards, increasing risk of sensitive data exposure.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 hours ago

Swedish welfare authorities suspend 'discriminatory' AI model | Computer Weekly

Sweden suspended an AI risk-scoring system used to flag social security applicants for fraud after the Data Protection Authority intervened due to discriminatory outcomes.
UX design
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

What if fintech worked for the people who don't download fintech?

A community bank embedded automatic small life-protection into eligible accounts, driving $3.45M protection delivered, deposit growth, higher balances, and increased maximum coverage uptake.
UX design
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

Top 5 design trends for 2021

Minimalist, story-driven, personalised UX with eye-tracking-informed simplification and time-saving design features will drive engaging web and ad experiences in 2021.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

Gemini 3 For UI Design

Gemini 3 enables agentic, multimodal, long-horizon planning that autonomously assists UI design tasks like wireframing, design systems, and UI-to-code workflows.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

RTO mandates are outdated in a hybrid workplace

Microsoft will require Seattle-area employees within 50 miles to be in-office at least three days weekly starting February 2026, with broader rollout thereafter.
Remote teams
fromForbes
9 hours ago

Remote Or In-Office Work? The Future Lies In A Better Hybrid Model

Hybrid work should be positioned as a competitive advantage, not merely an optional arrangement, balancing trust, productivity, and employee life changes.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 hours ago

Tsundere Botnet Expands Using Game Lures and Ethereum-Based C2 on Windows

Tsundere is an expanding Windows-targeting botnet that installs Node.js, executes arbitrary JavaScript from a C2 server, and uses npm libraries plus registry persistence.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
9 hours ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: 0-Days, LinkedIn Spies, Crypto Crimes, IoT Flaws and New Malware Waves

Cyber threats are rapidly evolving as criminals exploit browser extensions, smart devices, social platforms, and novel malware while governments and companies intensify countermeasures.
Social media marketing
fromTech Times
11 hours ago

The 12 Biggest Social Media Trends Taking Over the Internet's Viral Culture

Short-form video, AI-generated content, and social commerce are reshaping social media, influencing communication, commerce, and community-building.
Information security
fromTheregister
6 hours ago

Rogue techie pleads guilty in $862K employer attack

An Ohio IT contractor pleaded guilty to hacking his former employer, resetting 2,500 passwords via stolen credentials and PowerShell, causing nearly $1,000,000 in damages.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
9 hours ago

What B2B marketers can learn from Asia's fast-evolving strategies | MarTech

WeChat and its enterprise version WeCom are central to Chinese B2B marketing, reducing email reliance and enabling integrated CRM, segmentation, tracking, and sales workspace tools.
Books
fromVulture
6 hours ago

Rabih Alameddine Wins National Book Award, Thanks Gastrointestinal Doctors

Rabih Alameddine won the 2025 National Book Award for fiction for The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother).
National Football League
fromBoston.com
18 hours ago

Devin McCourty, Vince Wilfork share their top surprises with 2025 Patriots

The New England Patriots are 9-2 under Mike Vrabel, showing steady improvement and organizational discipline after consecutive four-win seasons.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 hour ago

Poynter announces 32 journalists selected for final Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders cohort of 2025 - Poynter

Poynter will train 32 rising newsroom leaders in hands-on leadership skills to improve management, communication, and team retention.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
9 hours ago

The Real ROI Of Content Isn't In The Tools; It's In The Talent

Accessible tools alone don't build brand trust; human storytellers who turn information into emotion create attention, connection, and lasting brand success.
Remote teams
fromFinanceBuzz
7 hours ago

12 Work From Home Jobs That Pay at Least $58 an Hour

High-paying remote roles exist in tech and quality assurance, with many positions paying at least $58 per hour and offering six-figure annual income potential.
Writing
fromPoynter
10 hours ago

What the iconic writers of New Journalism can teach us in the AI era - Poynter

Narrative-driven New Journalism's human voice, observational nuance, and immersive reporting remain crucial counterpoints to AI-generated storytelling.
#chelsea
fromSoccer News
10 hours ago
English Premier League

Burnley vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tips - 5/1 Premier League Special, Analysis & Predictions - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
10 hours ago
English Premier League

Burnley vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tips - 5/1 Premier League Special, Analysis & Predictions - Soccer News

#bot-detection
Media industry
fromAol
4 hours ago

CAA's New Hire Has Creator Advice for Journalists, and Journalism Advice for Creators

Talent agency CAA is expanding services to help journalists and influencers monetize and broaden media presence across newsletters, podcasts, live events, and short-form social content.
Media industry
fromVariety
4 hours ago

CAA's New Hire Has Creator Advice for Journalists, and Journalism Advice for Creators

Talent agencies like CAA are guiding journalists and influencers to expand and monetize careers beyond legacy media across social platforms, podcasts, newsletters, and live events.
Writing
fromwww.amny.com
6 hours ago

A reckoning in color: Faith Ringgold's fierce legacy shakes the walls at Jack Shainman Gallery | amNewYork

Faith Ringgold's Slave Rape Series confronts American slavery by inserting herself and her daughters, reclaiming Black female bodies and transforming art history.
Wine
fromFortune
10 hours ago

Tariff threats and Gen Z sobriety have put winemakers in Bordeaux on red alert | Fortune

Bordeaux wineries face an unprecedented crisis as geopolitics, trade tensions, and shifting younger-consumer tastes pressure production, sales, and long-established family estates.
Wine
fromCN Traveller
1 day ago

The World's 50 Best Vineyards have just been announced

The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025 ranks global wine destinations that pair exceptional wines with outstanding visitor experiences and immersive vineyard landscapes.
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

My Dad Disappeared When I Was A Kid. Years Later, I Got A Letter That Changed Both Our Lives.

A father's consistent letters, encouragement, and financial support healed emotional gaps and enabled his child's education and early writing career.
Wine
frompennlive
1 day ago

N.J. wineries showcase growth at 2025 Wine Expo despite industry challenges

New Jersey's wine industry showcased its largest-ever single-venue gathering at the NJ Wine Expo, drawing ~1,300 attendees while facing national economic trends and vineyard adjustments.
English Premier League
fromBavarian Football Works
4 days ago

Pundit says it's too early to say Liverpool's Florian Wirtz is biggest Premier League transfer flop

Florian Wirtz's early Liverpool struggles should not be labeled the biggest transfer flop after 11 Premier League games; a full season is needed to judge adaptation.
New York Knicks
fromwww.amny.com
5 hours ago

Jalen Brunson's return sparks Knicks' first road win of season | amNewYork

The New York Knicks got their first road win, beating the Dallas Mavericks 113-111 as Jalen Brunson scored 28 and Landry Shamet provided late heroics.
New York Knicks
fromESPN.com
22 hours ago

Brunson returning for Knicks after ankle sprain

Jalen Brunson returns Wednesday after a Grade 1 right ankle sprain; he averages 28 points, 3.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists for the 8-5 Knicks.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
17 hours ago

Thursday's Headlines: 'Kwame' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor-elect Mamdani will meet the president despite perceived disrespect over his middle name; local coverage also focused on a high-profile sentencing, NYPD leadership continuity, and transit updates.
Online marketing
fromForbes
10 hours ago

SEO Is Dead: Welcome To GEO And Generative AI Search

AI is replacing traditional search engines, shifting control of search results and purchasing decisions to AI and requiring new optimization strategies (GEO) for brand visibility.
#nba
New York City
fromCity Limits
5 hours ago

As Mayor Adams Looks to Stack Rent Board, Tenant Groups Press Potential Appointees to 'Refuse'

Outgoing Mayor Eric Adams may appoint Rent Guidelines Board members to block a rent freeze, provoking tenant groups to pressure candidates to refuse.
Marketing
fromForbes
9 hours ago

Why A Social-First Approach Is The Future Of Marketing

Marketing in 2026 must be social-first, treating social as the central, connected trunk of all brand strategies from awareness to commerce.
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