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Today Briefly

Rafael Ithier, a legend of salsa music, dies at 99

Rafael Ithier, founder and longtime musical director of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, died at 99 after shaping salsa music for over six decades.

Digital life

2 months ago

20+ best bookmarking tools for people who loves to save links

Curating and saving favorite links using modern bookmarking tools optimizes discovery, organization, and sharing of books, songs, articles, and creative resources.

Wellness

fromBuzzFeed

Experts Say These 19 Daily Habits Are Silently Sabotaging Your Health

Small, imperfect actions consistently accumulate; doing something is better than nothing and prevents the all-or-nothing trap.

Digital life

fromZDNET

This one Gmail trick gave me another 15GB of space for free (and saved my inbox)

Gain 15GB of free Gmail space by moving old emails to a new archive account after backing up files and using POP3 forwarding.

#remote-work

Digital life

15 Cozy Kitchen Desk Ideas That Make Working From Home Less Isolating

Remote teams

15 Cozy Kitchen Desk Ideas That Make Working From Home Less Isolating

fromForbes

Remote teams

4 Things Remote Work Can Reveal About Your Leadership Style

Digital life

15 Cozy Kitchen Desk Ideas That Make Working From Home Less Isolating

Remote teams

15 Cozy Kitchen Desk Ideas That Make Working From Home Less Isolating

fromForbes

Remote teams

4 Things Remote Work Can Reveal About Your Leadership Style

People Are Sharing "Old Person" Habits They've Adopted That Have Made Life So Much Better

Simple, practical habits from older adults—like heated lap blankets, removing shoes at the door, and making room for dessert—improve comfort, cleanliness, and daily enjoyment.

Wellness

fromwww.insidehook.com

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

This Weekend's "SNL" Featured Very Practical Travel Advice

Pack and apply sunscreen when traveling in winter to avoid painful sunburns that can ruin vacations and cause dehydration.

OMG science

20 hours ago

Harvard scientist believes alien 3I/Atlas could have been sent to 'seed' life on Earth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS shows anomalous comet-like behavior prompting speculation about possible non-natural origins, including deliberate seeding by advanced life.

OMG science

fromThe Atlantic

Day 3 of the 2025 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Galactic Cluster

Galaxy Cluster Abell 209 contains over 100 galaxies about 2.8 billion light-years away whose combined mass gravitationally lenses and stretches background galaxies.

UX design

2 months ago

I stopped using Figma for 70% of my product design work...and my output doubled.

Design problems usually stem from unclear thinking, not Figma; clarify users, goals, and business needs before high-fidelity prototyping.

Tech industry

fromTechRepublic

India Scraps Mandatory App Preinstall Following Pushback

India rescinded a mandate requiring undeletable Sanchar Saathi preloaded on new smartphones after unified resistance from Apple, Samsung, and privacy advocates.

Privacy professionals

3 months ago

Child Safety vs. Corporate Profits Online

Platforms that prioritize adult monetization over child safety enable harmful interactions; robust age verification and developer controls are necessary to protect minors online.

UX design

3 months ago

Who are we designing for now?

Design must balance immediate human value and long-term foresight while creating interfaces readable by both people and AI agents.

UX design

2 months ago

You Suck as a Design Leader

Design leadership increasingly prizes clout over productivity, causing designers to deflect responsibility and harming careers.

Privacy professionals

fromIndependent

Famous mums react to viral 'sharenting' ad: 'We never shared our children's faces online. I didn't want them to be recognisable to strangers'

Parents Rosanna Davison and Paula MacSweeney avoid posting children's photos and support a Data Protection Commission campaign warning about the risks of sharenting and exposure.

Privacy professionals

fromThe Hacker News

MuddyWater Deploys UDPGangster Backdoor in Targeted Turkey-Israel-Azerbaijan Campaign

Iranian MuddyWater uses a UDP-based backdoor called UDPGangster for C2, delivered via spear-phishing campaigns targeting Turkey, Israel, and Azerbaijan.

Tech industry

fromTechCrunch

17 hours ago

The accelerator is on the floor for autonomous vehicles | TechCrunch

Autonomous vehicle deployments are rapidly expanding but face safety incidents, regulatory scrutiny, and operational challenges that question the pace of scaling.

EU data protection

fromEngadget

16 hours ago

X shuts down the European Commission's ad account the day after major fine

X terminated the European Commission's ad account for exploiting an Ad Composer bug to artificially amplify reach after a roughly $140 million DSA fine.

EU data protection

Don't use admin': UK's top 20 most-used passwords revealed as scams soar

Admin and 123456 are among the most commonly used passwords in the UK, leaving many accounts highly vulnerable to fast, automated attacks.

Information security

fromTechRepublic

Microsoft Silently Fixes 8-Year Windows Security Flaw - TechRepublic

A long-standing Windows .LNK vulnerability (CVE-2025-9491) allowed hidden malicious commands and was exploited by multiple state-backed groups for nearly eight years.

Information security

fromTechzine Global

Apache warns of critical vulnerability in Tika toolkit

A critical CVE-2025-66516 vulnerability in tika-core (CVSS 10.0) requires upgrading to tika-core 3.2.2 to fully mitigate exploitation risks.

Marketing tech

fromAdExchanger

Call It A Comeback For Telco Ad Tech? | AdExchanger

Telcos' early ad-tech investments largely failed, but privacy-safe, carrier-consented data solutions are reemerging in new markets as a revised monetization playbook.

Marketing tech

fromDigiday

'We just did the math': The new baseline for ad tech transparency

Opaque programmatic ad ecosystem arose from marketers chasing cheap scale and expanding intermediaries, producing audit gaps and SSP practices that mask publisher revenue.

Marketing tech

fromAdExchanger

AI Is Bringing MFA To Social Media. Here's How Advertisers Can Avoid It | AdExchanger

Generative AI enables mass production of low-quality made-for-advertising (MFA) content on social platforms, wasting ad spend, eroding media quality and damaging brand trust.

Information security

fromSecuritymagazine

State-Sponsored Actors Leverage Backdoor Malware, CISA Warns

PRC-linked state-sponsored cyber actors use the BRICKSTORM backdoor to target VMware vSphere, ESXi, and Windows for long-term persistence and credential theft.

National Football League

fromBoston.com

7 hours ago

Revisiting our bold Patriots preseason predictions at bye week

The 2025 New England Patriots have exceeded expectations, starting 11-2 and emerging as top Super Bowl contenders with Drake Maye performing at an MVP-caliber level.

Artificial intelligence

fromBusiness Insider

Surge AI CEO says he worries that companies are optimizing for 'AI slop' instead of curing cancer

AI development prioritizes flashy, dopamine-driving responses and leaderboard optics over solving substantive problems or improving truthfulness and economic usefulness.

Artificial intelligence

Scores of UK parliamentarians join call to regulate most powerful AI systems

Over 100 UK parliamentarians demand binding regulations on frontier AI to prevent national and global security risks from superintelligent systems.

Artificial intelligence

fromSocial Media Today

Meta Signs Deals with Publishers to Improve Meta AI Answers

Meta AI will surface more diverse, real-time news and entertainment content and provide links to partner websites for timely, interest-tailored discovery.

Food & drink

A new start after 60: I moved on to a boat, fell in love then opened my own restaurant

At 60, Rich Baker found renewed purpose and business success after launching Flat Earth Pizzas and winning a national award for his kimchi fiorentina.

Environment

fromMail Online

Secret weather program allegedly exposes Americans to toxic chemicals

A secret weather-control program allegedly disperses aluminum nanoparticles and allows UV‑C radiation to reach the surface, exposing Americans to toxins and damaging forests.

Environment

fromStreetsblog

'No Better Place': Mamdani Must Pedestrianize Financial District - Streetsblog New York City

Lower Manhattan should restrict cars and become a low-traffic, pedestrian-priority neighborhood with 5 mph limits to serve growing residents.

#instagram

fromSocial Media Today

Social media marketing

Instagram Tests Early Access Reels to Help Drive Audience Growth

fromMiami Herald

Social media marketing

It's not just you. Users struggle with the Instagram repost button

fromSocial Media Today

Social media marketing

Instagram Tests Early Access Reels to Help Drive Audience Growth

fromMiami Herald

Social media marketing

It's not just you. Users struggle with the Instagram repost button

The Simple Step That Will Make Your Homemade Pastrami Sandwich Taste Like It Came From A Deli - Tasting Table

Toasting buttered rye before assembling enhances pastrami—adding crunch, warmth, amplified savory flavor, and a sturdy base that supports rich, tender meat.

Environment

fromABC7 San Francisco

Salmon spotted in Bay Area creek, marking return for 1st time in decades after restoration project

Removal of a PG&E pipeline reopened over 20 miles of spawning habitat on Alameda Creek, allowing Chinook salmon to migrate upstream and aiding recovery of native fish.

Food & drink

fromTasting Table

'Savory, Salty, And Earthy' - Our Favorite Olive Garden Sauce Is A Must-Try - Tasting Table

Olive Garden's creamy mushroom sauce delivers savory, earthy umami richness and velvety texture that enhances pasta and Chicken Marsala, pairing well with rigatoni.

Books

The Curious Case of Mike Lynch by Katie Prescott review the extraordinary story behind the Bayesian tragedy

Mike Lynch combined technical brilliance and moral ambiguity, was acquitted of fraud, and died with family in a fatal superyacht sinking off Sicily.

Remote teams

fromInc

19 hours ago

The Answer to the Return-to-Office Question Is More Nuanced That We Thought

Mandating office returns prioritizes collaboration and accountability but clashes with employee benefits of remote work, affecting productivity, costs, and culture.

Writing

fromThe New Yorker

23 hours ago

Camille Bordas on Other People's Beliefs

The viewpoint moves from Maria to Adrian as Maria resists being known; Adrian's entrance redirects attention and reshapes the group's dynamic.

Books

fromThe New Yorker

23 hours ago

Katy Waldman on Mary McCarthy's "One Touch of Nature"

Nature imagery in modern fiction has thinned as descriptive prowess waned, with social contexts intruding and artistic movements reshaping landscape portrayals.

Books

fromTheoldguybicycleblog

19 hours ago

10 Timeless Cycling Books Every Rider Should Read

Ten cycling books offer enduring stories, practical guidance, history, humor, and hard-earned wisdom valuable to riders of all ages and experience levels.

Writing

fromIndependent

'You couldn't have found an easier person to talk to, even though he was a genius' - Irish theatre colleagues pay tribute to Tom Stoppard

Tom Stoppard was an acclaimed playwright renowned for dazzling wit, intellectual brilliance, humility, humour, and generosity.

Privacy technologies

fromFortune

11 hours ago

HP's chief commercial officer predicts the future will include AI-powered PCs that don't share data in the cloud | Fortune

Local AI-enabled PCs protect data sovereignty and privacy while enabling on-device models that reduce reliance on cloud computing for businesses and individuals.

Writing

12 years ago

So Hard To Say Goodbye: Advice For Farewell Notes

Farewell cards often fall into congratulations or condolences and frequently fail to reflect modern, ongoing connections that make many goodbyes temporary.

Europe news

5 days ago

Belgium rejects EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Belgium rejected using frozen Russian assets as collateral for a reparations loan, citing major economic, financial and legal risks and potential legal action.

Social media marketing

fromThe Drum

Who should take advantage of IGTV first?

IGTV can challenge YouTube by offering one-hour vertical videos and a potentially more curated, brand-safe platform that appeals to advertisers concerned about YouTube's safety issues.

Privacy technologies

fromWIRED

Security News This Week: Oh Crap, Kohler's Toilet Cameras Aren't Really End-to-End Encrypted

Widespread privacy and security failures exposed sensitive user data, revealed negligence and misleading claims across AI image services, cloud protections, retail algorithms, telecoms, and devices.

English Premier League

fromwww.bbc.com

3 days ago

Time to take a punt on Wirtz - FPL team of the week

Short turnarounds and injuries made Gameweek 14 difficult for FPL managers; five free transfers will help manage AFCON-related absences.

Wine

fromTime Out New York

'Wine Enthusiast' opens its first-ever shop in Soho

Wine Enthusiast opened its first physical SoHo flagship at 27 Greene Street, offering monthly pours, accessories, consultations, and event programming.

Wine

fromwww.7x7.com

29 Fun Things to Do This Week (12.08.25)

Bay Area offers diverse holiday events including themed dinners, wine and Champagne experiences, family markets, performances, and cultural festivals for winter celebrations.

#liverpool

English Premier League

Slot: Teams expect to 'get a result' from Liverpool

fromRush The Kop

English Premier League

Liverpool's mixed night at Sunderland shaped by good, bad and ugly displays

English Premier League

Slot: Teams expect to 'get a result' from Liverpool

fromRush The Kop

English Premier League

Liverpool's mixed night at Sunderland shaped by good, bad and ugly displays

more#liverpool

Wine

3 days ago

What to drink on Christmas Day, from morning to night

Order a wider variety of appropriate wines and non-alcoholic alternatives well ahead to match each Christmas moment and avoid underpreparation.

Europe news

5 days ago

Belarus weather balloons force repeated closures of Lithuania's main airport

Belarus-launched balloons repeatedly closed Vilnius airport, causing major disruptions and prompting Lithuania to call the incidents deliberate hybrid attacks amid Belarus-Russia tensions.

Los Angeles Rams

fromLos Angeles Times

Rams back on top of their game and the NFC with blowout win over Cardinals

Rams routed the Cardinals 45-17 as Sean McVay returned to coach, offense and defense dominated, and the team reclaimed the NFC's top seed at 10-3.

Gadgets

fromZDNET

6 hidden Android features that are seriously useful (and how they made my life easier)

Android includes useful hidden features such as sharing Wi‑Fi via QR codes and enabling Developer options to access advanced settings.

Golden State Warriors

fromThe Mercury News

Warriors instant analysis: Jimmy Butler leads winning effort in return to Chicago

Warriors defeated Bulls 123-91 in Chicago while Jimmy Butler received cheers and contributed 19 points as Golden State excelled offensively.

#real-madrid

fromSoccer News

Real Madrid

Alonso calls for swift reset after Madrids LaLiga defeat to Celta - Soccer News

Real Madrid lost 2-0 at home to Celta, finished with nine men after two dismissals, and now sit four points behind Barcelona.

Real Madrid

'Angry' Madrid look to remove 'bad taste' vs. City

Madrid were furious after a 2-0 home loss to Celta, enduring injury and two red cards, criticizing refereeing and facing increased pressure before Man City.

fromSoccer News

Real Madrid

Alonso calls for swift reset after Madrids LaLiga defeat to Celta - Soccer News

Real Madrid

'Angry' Madrid look to remove 'bad taste' vs. City

more#real-madrid

Golden State Warriors

Kuminga gets DNP as shorthanded Dubs win again

Jonathan Kuminga continues to receive inconsistent minutes, trust and production with the Warriors despite a sizable contract and intermittent strong starts.

FC Barcelona

fromBarca Universal

Girona want to repeat the 'Eric Garcia formula' with 18-year-old Barcelona talent | Barca Universal

Girona aim to loan Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal in January using the successful Eric Garcia loan model to secure regular minutes and development.

FC Barcelona

fromBarca Blaugranes

How will Barcelona line up against Frankfurt?

Barcelona must win their remaining Champions League group games at home against Eintracht Frankfurt to preserve any chance of advancing to the Top 8.

FC Barcelona

fromBarca Universal

1 hour ago

Barcelona captain yet to receive formal offers to leave ahead of January window | Barca Universal

Marc-Andre ter Stegen nears medical clearance but faces limited playing time, potential winter transfer, and uncertainty over his Barcelona future ahead of the World Cup.

Arts

fromJuxtapoz

3 days ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - PRIEST: PAPER CUT @ Saatchi Gallery, London

A gallery installation reimagines childhood play as social archaeology, revealing London's housing crisis, youth violence, influencer culture, and the loss of artistic spontaneity.

London politics

fromwww.standard.co.uk

1 hour ago

Ten 'significant weaknesses' in how Tower Hamlets run laid bare as 'urgent action' needed

Tower Hamlets Council faces ongoing statutory intervention risk due to longstanding governance weaknesses and slow improvement efforts.

Germany news

fromwww.dw.com

Germany's Wadephul pushes for fair trade in China DW 12/08/2025

Germany seeks fair, rule-based trade and aims to expand economic partnership with China while addressing trade barriers, rare-earth export limits, and geopolitical tensions.

Marketing

fromTheregister

59 minutes ago

Out with the old: Microsoft's fake marketing firms get fired

Microsoft is retiring long-used fictional customers Contoso and Fabrikam and introducing a new fictional retailer, Zava, reflecting deep investments in marketing narratives.

Film

fromThe Verge

You need to watch the modern horror masterpiece, His House

His House transforms refugee trauma, guilt, and cultural displacement into sustained psychological horror through powerful performances and a menacing, claustrophobic setting.

Arts

fromwww.bbc.com

From brushstrokes to brands: The studio helping adults with learning disabilities

Artbox provides studio space, materials and tuition to over 90 artists with learning disabilities and autism, enabling exhibitions, commissions, and paid opportunities.

National Hockey League

fromRMNB

Logan Thompson comes out on top in goalie duel against Blue Jackets' Jet Greaves: 'Their guy was fing good, but our guy was fing better'

Logan Thompson's 39-save shutout edged Jet Greaves' 36-save performance as the Capitals won 2-0 in a goaltender duel.

Marketing

fromThe Drum

7 hours ago

Software as a service has a branding problem

SaaS companies must develop a clear, cohesive brand narrative and superior total experience to differentiate, reduce churn, and increase lifetime value.

Mindfulness

fromRemodelista

1 hour ago

Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Gifts for Self Care and Better Rituals

Small, thoughtful sensory rituals and well-made tools can alleviate chronic, everyday stress and provide simple, accessible moments of calm.

National Hockey League

fromJapers' Rink

7 hours ago

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Recap: Capitals Win Trap Game 2-0

Capitals won a tight road trap game behind Logan Thompson's 39-save shutout and a decisive penalty kill despite fatigue and missing players.

National Hockey League

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Celebrini's three-point game leads Sharks to impressive win over Hurricanes

San Jose snapped a five-game road losing streak with a 4-1 win in Carolina driven by Celebrini's multi-point game and Nedeljkovic's 29 saves.

Marketing

fromCreative Review

Columbia offers Flat Earthers the keys to the company in new ad

Columbia Sportswear launched a tongue-in-cheek 'Expedition Impossible' campaign offering company assets to anyone who claims to find the purported edge of the flat Earth.

France news

fromFortune

Macron warns EU may hit China with tariffs over trade surplus | Fortune

The EU may impose tariffs and other strong measures on China if Beijing does not address its growing trade surplus with the bloc.

SF LGBT

fromsfist.com

Octogenarian Steals Hearts With Best Technique' at Riki's Lesbian Pie-Eating Contest

An 81-year-old documentary subject, Babs Daitch, earned best technique at Riki's pie-eating contest while Jenn won the official grand prize.

SF politics

fromsfist.com