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Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
3 hours ago

Jane Fonda, 87, says she's not scared of aging, just of dying the way her father did

Jane Fonda, 87, embraces aging, feels more centered and complete, prioritizes living without regrets and maintaining health to stay strong for family.
Digital life
fromFortune
17 hours ago

I helped build the architecture of addiction for social media and I see warning labels coming. That's just a start | Fortune

AI-driven algorithms are engineering addictive experiences that hijack human attention, eroding focus, time, productivity, and meaningful moments.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
11 hours ago

Life Is a Dance: A Holistic Perspective for Well-Being

Balanced wellness across physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and occupational dimensions is essential for dancers' holistic health.
Wellness
fromIndependent
1 day ago

How a 'total novice' in wellness holidays got on in a Swiss oasis that attracts guests like Roger Federer

A luxury spa hotel in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland offers wellness-focused services including nutritional talks, enriched spring water, and physiotherapy amid scenic alpine surroundings.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

The landline may be having a renaissance but it's to a world in which the art of phone calls has changed | Paul Daley

Landline telephones created shared family dynamics and intrusive social oversight, producing nostalgic yet awkward memories of teenage interactions around a single household phone.
Digital life
fromCNET
11 hours ago

16 Remarkably Useful Finds for Organizing Your Home Office Before Black Friday

Use compact storage and cable-management tools to reduce desk clutter, improve focus, and maximize limited workspace.
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
1 day 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
1 day 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.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
2 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
2 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.
UX design
fromFast Company
8 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.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
19 hours ago

Europe is scaling back its landmark privacy and AI laws

Europe is weakening GDPR protections and delaying or loosening AI rules under pressure from Big Tech, the US government, and political figures to boost growth.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

European Commission accused of massive rollback' of digital protections

EU plans would delay the AI Act and relax data protection rules, allowing wider personal data use for AI training and fewer cookie consent prompts.
UX design
fromThe Drum
10 hours 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
17 hours 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.
Privacy professionals
fromPsychology Today
14 hours ago

Defending Cognitive Privacy and the Right to Think

Surveillance of cognitive processes undermines autonomy, shifting learners from intrinsic curiosity to performance-driven thinking and impairing deep, exploratory learning.
Marketing tech
fromSiliconANGLE
7 hours ago

Adobe to acquire Semrush in $1.9B deal to boost generative engine optimization capabilities - SiliconANGLE

Adobe will acquire Semrush for $1.9 billion to integrate SEO and GEO capabilities into its digital marketing products.
#new-england-patriots
fromBoston.com
5 hours ago
National Football League

Drake Maye addresses Cam Newton's 'fools gold' comments: 'I don't even know what show he's on.'

fromBoston.com
5 hours ago
National Football League

Drake Maye addresses Cam Newton's 'fools gold' comments: 'I don't even know what show he's on.'

Environment
fromwww.npr.org
8 hours ago

Trump administration seeks to roll back protections for imperiled species and habitat

The administration seeks to roll back Endangered Species Act protections by eliminating the automatic "blanket rule" and requiring species-specific safeguards, risking delayed protections for imperiled wildlife.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Rabih Alameddine wins National book award for fiction with darkly comic epic spanning six decades

Rabih Alameddine won the National Book Award for Fiction for The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother).
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
7 hours ago

Listerine posts another indication of where influencer campaigns on Instagram are heading

Influencer marketing on Instagram is inherently aspirational and often presents artificial, exaggerated lifestyles, reflecting a broader industry trend rather than just individual posts.
National Football League
fromBoston.com
5 hours ago

Why Mike Vrabel compared Patriots QB Drake Maye to Hall-of-Fame pitcher

Drake Maye's second-year development combines natural talent and coaching, producing improved accuracy, fewer interceptions, and league-leading completion percentage.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Mount Semeru eruption in Indonesia prompts evacuations

Mount Semeru erupted in East Java, sending hot ash and pyroclastic flows kilometers downslope, prompting evacuations, an expanded danger zone, and the highest alert level.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

South Africa beefs up security on streets, bracing for G20 summit protests

South Africa deployed over 3,500 police and placed the army on standby while designating protest zones for expected demonstrations during the G20 summit in Johannesburg.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Crews race storm to contain oil spill in Ventura County creek

About 420 gallons of crude oil spilled from a Carbon California tank, contaminating three-quarters of a mile of a Sisar Creek tributary near Ojai.
Information security
fromTheregister
6 hours ago

US, UK, Australia sanction Lockbit gang's hosting provider

US, UK, and Australia sanctioned Russia-linked Media Land and related entities for providing bulletproof hosting to ransomware gangs and enabling cyberattacks.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Jeeves Again review new Jeeves and Wooster stories by celebrity fans

PG Wodehouse's comic brilliance endures globally because Jeeves' psychological insight, Bertie Wooster's decency, and absurd situations played completely straight continue to charm readers.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Oaklandside
8 hours ago

Oakland council committee rejects Flock surveillance camera expansion

Oakland's Public Safety Committee stalled a proposed $2.25 million Flock Safety ALPR contract amid privacy, data-sharing, legal, and public-opposition concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Uncover your digital footprint with this free tool - here's how it works

theHarvester scans and reveals an individual's online digital footprint, exposing IP addresses and services linked to visited URLs.
Books
fromBig Think
15 hours ago

5 books that changed the world for the better

Books enable solitary encounters that spark dialogues, creativity, and collective progress across disciplines by conveying ideas, histories, and human truths.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
1 week ago

Facebook is shutting down the external 'Like' button

Meta will discontinue Facebook's external Like and Comment social plugins on February 10, 2026, rendering them invisible without requiring developer action.
#remote-work
fromIslands
20 hours ago
Remote teams

America's Best Cities For Remote Work Have Affordable Living, Comfortable Amenities, And Urban Charm - Islands

fromIslands
20 hours ago
Remote teams

America's Best Cities For Remote Work Have Affordable Living, Comfortable Amenities, And Urban Charm - Islands

Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

As would-be buyers and critics circle, WPP's siege mentality deepens

WPP employees are publicly defending the company on LinkedIn while the company faces account losses, market decline, and profit warnings.
Social media marketing
fromInc
13 hours ago

How Tom Holland's NA Beer Brand Uses Social Media as a 'Real Time' Focus Group

Bero's non-alcoholic beer, co-founded by Tom Holland and John Herman, targets nearly $10M first-year revenue by leveraging Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit for customer feedback.
Wine
fromCN Traveller
19 hours 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
12 hours 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.
Writing
fromNature
1 day ago

The singular proposition of trees

An alien forest exerts an inexplicable, sensory pull on four explorers, producing presence, dreams, music, and memories that draw them away from their duties.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
10 hours ago

Jeffrey, Who? A Plane Ride with Donald Trump

Decades of intimate encounters reveal ethical dilemmas, protective instincts toward subjects, and vivid memories, including a plane ride with Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Remote teams
fromQuartz
1 day ago

Digital nomads forced home as AI and return-to-office squeeze workers

AI, visa tightening, and employer return-to-office policies are reducing opportunities for digital nomads, making it harder for Americans to live and work abroad.
English Premier League
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 day ago

Chelsea want to sign 'one of the best' Premier League star in January as insider reveals surprise Romeo Lavia update

Chelsea plan to pursue Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson in January and may sell injured Romeo Lavia to facilitate the transfer.
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
fromESPN.com
8 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
3 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.
#nba
fromhothothoops.com
7 hours ago
Golden State Warriors

NBA GAMETHREAD: Golden State Warriors (9-7) @ Miami Heat (8-6)

Miami hosts Golden State with Bam Adebayo returning for the Heat while Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry are out; multiple players listed unavailable for both teams.
fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
4 hours ago
Golden State Warriors

Heat take care of business against undermanned Warriors, win 110-96

The Miami Heat beat a shorthanded Golden State 110-96, improved to 7-1 at home, and relied on Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo’s late surge to secure the win.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 hour ago

Barcelona prioritising the return of star attacker vs Chelsea; appearance at Camp Nou not ruled out | Barca Universal

Barcelona will likely rest Lamine Yamal against Athletic Club to prioritise his recovery for the upcoming Champions League match against Chelsea.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
7 hours ago

Cowboys survey: How confident are you feeling after the Raiders game?

Cowboys showed clear improvement on both defense and offense after adding defensive pieces and regaining offensive rhythm.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
4 hours ago

Barcelona youngster Landry Farre ruled out for 3-4 months with knee injury

Landry Farre has lateral collateral ligament damage in his right knee and will be sidelined for approximately 3–4 months undergoing conservative treatment.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
8 hours ago

'He heated up the game' - Thibaut Courtois talks Clasico clash with Barcelona's Lamine Yamal

Courtois says he respects Lamine Yamal, accepts the teenager's comments fired up Real Madrid, and insists there is no personal issue beyond the pitch.
Marketing
fromDigiday
3 hours ago

Backlash grows against AI slop, but marketers remain unfazed

Marketers largely accept AI-generated low-effort content, valuing speed and scale despite concerns about misinformation, IP, branding, and social media saturation.
New York City
fromCbsnews
4 hours ago

NYC ready to transform low-lying area on Brooklyn-Queens border into "Jewel Streets" neighborhood

City plans to transform a chronically flooded, sewerless low-lying Brooklyn-Queens border neighborhood by adding sewers, sidewalks, raising elevation, transit access, and affordable homes.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 hours ago

12 reasons not to root your Android phone - and the only time I would

Rooting or jailbreaking phones is easier today but carries significant risk, requiring tools like Magisk, ADB/Fastboot, firmware, and bootloader unlocking.
Women
fromSoccer News
10 hours ago

Arsenal 2-1 Real Madrid: Russos pair of headers seal comeback win - Soccer News

Arsenal came from behind to beat Real Madrid thanks to two second-half headers by Alessia Russo, securing their second European win this season.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
3 hours ago

Here's Your Horoscope For Thursday, November 20

A Scorpio new moon with Mercury retrograde and Uranus opposition urges releasing past patterns, staying mentally flexible, and seizing optimistic opportunities to start anew.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
9 hours ago

Daily newsletter 11/19

A gay former FBI official alleges illegal termination after displaying a Pride flag and has sued amid concerns of a spreading 'Lavender Scare' within the FBI.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 hour ago

PODCAST: Fast food slowly kills French restaurants and Petain provokes new rumble in France

Louvre structural worries, fast-food surge overtaking restaurants, Petain-related political and legal controversy, budget battles and rising far-right support dominate recent French news.
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