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Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 hours ago

Are You Getting Enough Stress?

Regular, moderate discomfort activates cellular repair pathways and enhances longevity; intentionally choosing manageable inconvenience can reduce risk of major chronic diseases.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Let them', creatine and fibermaxxing: the biggest wellness trends of 2025

2025 wellness trends emphasized mood-boosting "dopamine menus" and a popular "Let Them" mindset promoting acceptance over controlling others.
Wellness
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

Why 2026 will be the year companies finally start to take worker well-being seriously

Business sustainability and performance depend on prioritizing employee well-being, learning, and resilience rather than short-term efficiency and layoffs.
Digital life
fromFortune
7 hours ago

YouTube's cofounder and former tech boss doesn't want his kids to watch short videos, warning short-form content 'equates to shorter attention spans' | Fortune

Short-form video consumption shortens attention spans and platforms should add safeguards to protect children from exclusive exposure and addictive design.
Digital life
fromZDNET
3 hours ago

1 in 5 YouTube Shorts is AI slop now - and Americans are eating it up

Over 20% of YouTube Shorts are low-quality AI-generated content and 33% are 'brainrot', with little incentive for creators to reduce such content.
OMG science
fromFortune
1 day 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.
OMG science
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

'Super-Jupiter' exoplanet is not so Jupiter-like, UCSC study finds

VHS 1256b, a super-Jupiter 40 light years away, shows silicate clouds and brightness fluctuations up to 40%, with atmospheric behavior similar to Mars.
OMG science
fromBig Think
6 days ago

The simplest explanation for ultra-high-energy cosmic rays

Earth continuously intercepts a diverse cosmic-ray flux, including protons, antiparticles, and heavy nuclei, sometimes reaching energies well above the expected GZK cutoff.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
12 hours ago

The New Surveillance State Is You

Civic surveillance of masked federal agents has surged as residents document enforcement actions, creating legal and political conflicts over doxing and public safety.
UX design
fromMedium
4 hours ago

A Practical Prompting Guide for Figma Make

Clear, specific articulation of design intent determines half of design success and directly improves AI-generated outputs by front-loading essential details in the initial prompt.
UX design
fromMedium
11 hours ago

Sharp tools, hands-on leadership, 48 reflections on 2025, error UX

Designers must adopt powerful AI tools while remaining vigilant about their risks, embed accessibility from the start, and account for financial signalling that shapes opinions.
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

AI won't save you, color contrast mistakes, the 3 layers of AI context

AI can boost efficiency yet also displace human roles and concentrate power, so focus must remain on the mechanisms that make AI function well.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 hour ago

Nvidia invests $5B on Intel bailout, gains $2.5B

Nvidia’s $5 billion purchase of Intel stock is now worth $7.58 billion after closing and enabling a strategic chip-development partnership.
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
14 hours ago

Old military nuclear reactors could alleviate energy shortages in data centers

Decommissioned US Navy pressurized water reactors could be repurposed to provide 450–520 MW of continuous power for large AI data centers near Oak Ridge.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
9 hours ago

SoftBank is buying DigitalBridge for $4 billion to accelerate its AI ambitions

SoftBank is acquiring DigitalBridge for about $4 billion to expand global data centers, connectivity, and power infrastructure to support AI.
Privacy professionals
fromSheFinds
12 hours ago

These iPhone Apps May Be Collecting More Data Than You Realize

Instagram and TikTok collect extensive user data, including personal identifiers, biometric information, and precise location, and monetize it through cross-platform tracking and advertising.
fromZacks
10 hours ago

Pardon Our Interruption

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EU data protection
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Italy Fines Apple 98.6 Million Over ATT Rules Limiting App Store Competition

Italy fined Apple €98.6 million for App Tracking Transparency rules that disproportionately burden third-party developers with duplicative consent requirements and restrict App Store competition.
#remote-work
fromRoughMaps
3 hours ago
Remote teams

Why More Employers Should Let Their Staff Work Remotely - RoughMaps

Structured remote work with flexibility increases productivity, reduces fatigue, improves employee satisfaction and retention, and strengthens operational stability when supported by digital systems.
fromForbes
19 hours ago
Remote teams

Why Remote Work Still Faces Resistance: Debunking The Top 3 Myths

Remote work is effective, necessary for many, and mischaracterizing it as a perk or vacation creates harmful workplace dynamics and inequities.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
13 hours ago

27 Malicious npm Packages Used as Phishing Infrastructure to Steal Login Credentials

Attackers used 27 malicious npm packages to host client-side phishing lures that steal credentials by redirecting victims to pre-filled Microsoft sign-in pages.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
17 hours ago

From AI To SPO: The Top 10 AdExchanger Guest Columns Of 2025 | AdExchanger

DSP–SSP rivalry intensified, with The Trade Desk challenging SSPs, DSP competition rising, supply-path optimization prominence, generative AI debate, and concerns over brand safety and outcomes.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
9 hours ago

2026 is set to be the year of agentic AI, industry predicts

Agentic AI adoption will accelerate across federal and consumer markets, driven by data organization, cloud infrastructure, and outcome-focused operationalization.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
7 hours ago

3 roles every marketing leader needs now | MarTech

Specialized roles—channel marketers, personalization specialists, and data/analytics professionals—are essential to converting martech investments into measurable business impact.
Remote teams
fromRemotive Blog
8 hours ago

[Newsletter] The Comfort of Routine, the Promise of Change

Routine provides predictability and control; yearly transitions invite reflection, renewal, and setting intentions while resources support remote work, career transparency, and job opportunities.
Books
fromDefector
9 hours ago

The Best Things We Read In 2025 | Defector

The Trials of Gabriel Ward series offers early 1900s English barrister-centered murder mysteries blending legal detail, dry narration, moral commentary, and formal cleverness.
Artificial intelligence
fromChannelPro
15 hours ago

Driving sustainable AI success for partners with the AI flywheel

AI can boost enterprise productivity and value, but many organizations struggle to translate pilots into measurable ROI and need strategic channel guidance to scale.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
2 hours ago

Understanding AI-native cloud: from microservices to model-serving

Enterprises must adopt AI-native, design-first cloud architectures treating intelligence as a core utility to support high-throughput models, GPUs, vector data, and autonomous operations.
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
11 hours ago

The best Bay Area restaurant dishes SFGATE staff ate in 2025

Bourbon Steak's black truffle macaroni gratinée side, No Crumbs' miso sea salt caramel cookie, Gusto Mio focaccia, and The Happy Crane's ibérico pork jowl.
Food & drink
fromTime Out New York
2 hours ago

Our favorite food and drink pairings at Time Out Market New York, Union Square

Time Out Market New York in Union Square offers award-winning vendors serving burgers, kebabs and sandwiches with crafted cocktails, wine and beer pairings.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

As the US media floundered this year, I couldn't help but think: Thank God I'm at the Guardian'

Billionaire ownership and Trump-era legal and regulatory intimidation have pushed major U.S. media organizations to soften critical coverage and reshape opinion sections.
Books
fromScary Mommy
7 hours ago

Scary Mommy's Best Books Of 2025

Standout 2025 books span romance, romantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, and rom-coms, offering emotionally resonant and memorable reads for diverse reader tastes.
Writing
fromOpen Culture
23 hours ago

How to Jumpstart Your Creative Process with William S. Burroughs' Cut-Up Technique

The cut-up method dismantles habitual thought patterns and liberates creative expression from internal self-censorship.
Major League Baseball
fromDodgers Nation
2 hours ago

Dodgers Listed As Second-Best Front Office Across Major Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers' front office was ranked second across four major sports, narrowly behind the Oklahoma City Thunder with 23.9% of votes.
#offshore-wind
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
16 hours ago

Climate coverage shrinks amid Trump's clean energy misinfo DW 12/29/2025

Media coverage and disinformation are obscuring the climate crisis, while political misinformation diverts reporting and public attention from scientific evidence and solutions.
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
3 hours ago

This Centuries-old Tuscan Village Is Home to the Best Wine Resort in Italy-With Idyllic Vineyards, Wine-based Spa Treatments, and Olive Groves

Borgo San Felice is a restored Tuscan village resort with on-site vineyards producing award-winning wines alongside luxury amenities, spa wine treatments, and curated activities.
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
23 hours ago

The number that will decide 2026 for all 15 American League teams

The Oakland A's had 12.7 combined WAR from three 23-and-under position players, a rare feat historically associated with mixed long-term team success.
Social media marketing
fromFingerlakes1.com
5 hours ago

Buy YouTube Subscribers: 2 Sites People Use Repeatedly | Fingerlakes1.com

Media Mister offers gradual delivery, real-account subscribers, country targeting, and strong guarantees, making it the best choice to buy YouTube subscribers.
Social media marketing
fromBusiness Insider
6 hours ago

Miami is seeing an influencer boom, with more top Instagram creators per capita than LA and NYC

Miami has emerged as a major creator hub with more influencers per capita than LA, aided by favorable tax policy, climate, and remote content creation.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
8 hours ago

Mitch White, Guillermo Heredia Re-Sign With KBO's SSG Landers

SSG Landers re-signed Mitch White and Guillermo Heredia for 2026, keeping two accomplished former MLB players among their four foreign-player spots.
Books
fromSun Sentinel
2 hours ago

Book review: Meltzer's characters take the lead in 'The Viper'

Fast-paced thriller follows Zig and Nola investigating a decades-old murder tied to family secrets, witness protection, veterans' mental health, and Dover AFB.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
10 hours ago

I switched to eSIM in 2025, and I am full of regret

eSIMs increase the risk of losing phone-number-based account access because carriers' SMS-based authentication is fragile; physical SIMs remain far more reliable.
Media industry
fromBoston.com
4 hours ago

Verizon Fios's FOX blackout left fans unable to watch Patriots game

Contract dispute between Verizon Fios and Cox Media Group caused regional channel blackouts, pushing viewers to seek alternative costly streaming options ahead of Patriots game.
Writing
fromDefector
7 hours ago

The Crossword, Dec. 29: Men Getting Hit By Football (Themeless) | Defector

Challenging themeless crossword by Greg Snitkin and Glenn Davis ends the month and year, featuring tricky clues, playful wordplay, constructors' bios, and submission information.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Drinks ideas to get your NYE party fuelled

Avoid New Year’s Eve stress by staying in with friends and serving sparkling wine: NV Champagne for groups, vintage for character, brut Prosecco for dryness.
Wine
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Wine is the gift to keep on giving in the New Year

San Francisco Wine School provides wine education from beginner to professional levels, virtual tastings with shipped wines, regional immersion trips, and a Secret Wine Bar.
English Premier League
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Calvert-Lewin continues hot streak to earn Leeds point at Sunderland

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's scoring run helped Leeds earn a draw at Sunderland while Sunderland's resilience and Mukiele's influence reinforced both teams' Premier League credentials.
Writing
fromForbes
1 day ago

5 Side Jobs That Pay More Than Your Full-Time Job In 2026

High-paying side hustles outside the 9-5 significantly shape career trajectory and financial success more than the primary full-time job.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

For Ukrainians, a nuclear missile museum is a bitter reminder of what the country gave up

Ukraine dismantled its nuclear arsenal after independence in 1991 and many Ukrainians now view that decision as a fateful mistake and betrayal.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed one, wounded over 20, damaged residential and energy infrastructure and caused power outages before Zelenskyy's U.S. talks.
Social media marketing
fromNewsmax
3 days ago

Instagram Memo Urged Focus on Teens Despite Harm Lawsuits

Instagram prioritized recruiting more teenage users in developed markets, set targets to reverse teen engagement decline, and adjusted products and marketing despite escalating legal scrutiny.
NYC politics
fromAol
13 hours ago

What to know about Zohran Mamdani's swearing-in ceremony

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City mayor just after midnight Jan. 1, followed by a public City Hall ceremony and a Broadway block party.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
20 hours ago

NY Islanders let late lead slip away and leave Columbus empty-handed after 4-2 loss

Islanders lost 4-2 in Columbus after surrendering a late lead due to defensive breakdowns and missed clears that enabled a rapid third-period comeback.
National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
1 day ago

Around the NHL: Matthew Schaefer pushing for spot on Team Canada, Senators' Ullmark takes leave of absence

Team Canada will name its Olympic roster Wednesday, with final defence spots highly contested and several deserving NHL players likely to be left off.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Key factors in the unstoppable rise of fascists in Germany | Letters

Rising living costs, housing insecurity, and growing social inequality drive voter support for rightwing authoritarian parties, amplified by government policies favoring global finance.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 hours ago

These 5 amazing good news stories from 2025 will warm your heart & give you hope - LGBTQ Nation

Five uplifting LGBTQ+ stories showcase solidarity, resilience, family support, and creative resistance that strengthen community and inspire hope.
New England Patriots
fromMusket Fire
11 hours ago

Mike Vrabel is making Patriots history and exposing a brutal Robert Kraft misstep

Mike Vrabel led the Patriots to 13 wins and an undefeated road record in his first season, vindicating his late hiring over Jerod Mayo.
Manchester City
fromESPN.com
23 hours ago

Manchester City in advanced talks for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo - sources

Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo and intend to meet his £65m release clause before Jan. 10.
New York Rangers
fromBlue Seat Blogs
9 hours ago

NY Rangers Fan Confidence Poll-December 29, 2025: Here we go again - Blue Seat Blogs

New York Rangers are 19-17-4 and sixth in the Metropolitan Division, coming off a 7-3 win and a 2-0 loss, with a Fan Confidence Poll at 2.95.
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