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Eoin McGee answers: 'I have 9,000 in savings and earn 700 per week. Should I buy a house as an investment property?'

25-year-old earns about €700 weekly, lives with parents, uses public transport, has minimal expenses, holds steady job, and studies evenings limiting social outings.

Wellness

fromBusiness Insider

20 hours ago

I left Big Tech to start an herbal alcohol alternative. My sober-friendly brand is gaining traction with stressed executives.

Yasmin Santos created Altar Native, herbal alcohol-alternative tinctures offering natural relaxation for stressed professionals.

Digital life

fromBusiness Insider

18 hours ago

I travel for a living. Here are 9 items I always pack in case my flight is canceled and I get stranded.

Always pack a laptop with VPN, a power bank, a swimsuit, necessary medication, and travel insurance to maintain work, health, and flexibility during travel disruptions.

Wellness

fromwww.anothermag.com

23 hours ago

The AnOther Post-Party Season Skincare Survival Kit

Simpler, consistent winter skincare with hydrating, lipid-rich barrier-repair products and five core formulas protects dry, irritated skin and reduces winter flare-ups.

Digital life

13 hours ago

How to actually reduce your screen time this year: 15 expert tips

Adopt practical, expert-backed strategies to reduce smartphone screen time, including mindful tracking, analog replacements, and concrete behavioral tactics.

Wellness

fromThe Verge

The Vivoo FlowPad turns menstrual pads into an at-home hormone test

A menstrual pad called FlowPad measures follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from menstrual blood and displays results directly or via the Vivoo app.

OMG science

fromFuturism

4 days ago

Scientist Puzzled by "Symmetric Jet Structure" on 3I/ATLAS

3I/ATLAS exhibits a sun-pointing anti-tail and three symmetric rotating jets, consistent with cometary outgassing but prompting speculative artificial-origin claims.

OMG science

fromFortune

1 week 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

1 week 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.

Privacy professionals

fromDataBreaches.Net

11 hours ago

HIPAA Compliance and Breach Communications: Helpful Tips for SMBs - DataBreaches.Net

North Country Communications provides tailored, detailed HIPAA compliance consulting for small and mid-sized regulated entities, focusing on vendor oversight, risk analysis, and breach preparedness.

UX design

fromInfoWorld

1 hour ago

Generative UI: The AI agent is the front end

Generative UI enables agents to dynamically create interactive UI controls via MCP APIs, making chat interfaces the front-end and backend actions agent-driven.

EU data protection

fromBusiness Matters

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Creating a Company Culture That Embraces Regulatory Standards

Embedding regulatory compliance into company culture through clear communication, integrated training, and shared responsibility reduces risk and protects reputation.

Tech industry

fromTESLARATI

2 hours ago

Tesla gets price target bump, citing growing lead in self-driving

Pierre Ferragu raised Tesla's price target to $600, citing a sustained, growing, multiple-year lead in vehicle autonomy driven by its vision-based approach.

EU data protection

fromComputerWeekly.com

17 hours ago

Privacy will be under unprecedented attack in 2026 | Computer Weekly

The privacy of electronic communications will face increased risk in 2026 as governments push measures to weaken end-to-end encryption and enable client-side scanning.

Privacy professionals

11 hours ago

EFFecting Change: The Human Cost of Online Age Verification

Age verification laws create widespread surveillance, censorship, exclusion, data-risk, and threaten privacy, anonymity, and free expression for users of all ages.

Tech industry

from24/7 Wall St.

19 hours ago

Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Meander as Nvidia Challenges Tesla in AI Robotics

Markets show modest gains as tech faces pressure; Nvidia unveils AI autonomous vehicle plans and Ford reports a 6% sales increase for 2025.

UX design

fromMedium

22 hours ago

If your confidence is at an all-time low in design, try this

Designers working solo must develop confidence and interpersonal communication to present work, navigate politics, and survive shrinking budgets and layoffs.

Tech industry

fromThe Verge

15 hours ago

The biggest Nvidia announcements at CES 2026

Nvidia unveiled the Vera Rubin AI architecture, revealed Tesla-competitive self-driving technology, and announced DLSS, G-Sync, and GeForce Now updates at CES 2026.

UX design

fromMedium

22 hours ago

Beyond conversations: natural language as interaction influencer

Natural language interfaces shift responsibility from users learning system structure to systems interpreting user intent and executing complex workflows.

EU data protection

fromwww.dw.com

3 days ago

Grok under fire for sexualizing women and children's images DW 01/03/2026

Grok's image-edit feature enabled creation of sexualized images of women and children, prompting urgent safeguard fixes and international regulatory scrutiny.

Marketing tech

fromDigiday

Omnicom Media tackles frequency issues in TV via partnerships with Amazon and Roku

Omnicom integrates Amazon Ads' authenticated graph, Roku viewing signals, Omnicom viewership data, and Acxiom audiences to measure and manage ad reach and frequency across linear and streaming TV.

Marketing tech

fromAdExchanger

4 hours ago

Why 2025 Marked The End Of The Data Clean Room Era | AdExchanger

Data clean room technology has become an integrated, largely invisible part of secure data collaboration and platform interoperability for marketers by 2025.

Artificial intelligence

fromTechzine Global

2 hours ago

Lenovo introduces new ThinkSystem servers for AI inferencing

Lenovo launched three inferencing-optimized ThinkSystem and ThinkEdge servers plus a Hybrid AI Factory framework for scalable, energy-efficient enterprise and edge AI deployments.

National Football League

fromBoston.com

9 hours ago

Patriots coach reportedly drawing interest for Cardinals head-coaching job

Thomas Brown, Patriots passing game coordinator and tight ends coach, is interviewing for the Arizona Cardinals’ head coaching job after wide NFL coaching experience.

Information security

fromSecuritymagazine

Google Cloud Service Exploited in New Phishing Campaign

Attackers abused Google Cloud Application Integration's 'Send Email' task to send high-fidelity phishing messages that impersonate Google and bypass domain-based detection.

National Football League

fromBoston.com

9 hours ago

How did Patriots become contenders in 1 year? 10 reasons for a turnaround season

Mike Vrabel's hiring and Drake Maye's breakout play propelled the Patriots to a 14-3 record and a 10-win turnaround.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

Ongoing Attacks Exploiting Critical RCE Vulnerability in Legacy D-Link DSL Routers

CVE-2026-0625 permits unauthenticated command injection in D-Link DSL gateway dnscfg.cgi, enabling remote code execution and active exploitation of legacy models.

Media industry

fromRAIN News

Steve Goldstein: Podcasting 2026: The Ups and Downs of Audio in 2025

Podcast consumption shifted toward video platforms, with YouTube dominating, Spotify investing in video, vertical short-form clips mandatory for discovery, and consolidation like Wondery into Audible.

Books

fromKqed

Put These 12 Eye-Opening Nonfiction Books on Your 2026 Reading List

Corporate accountability in tech, pop culture's impact on young women, and evocative nature narratives that personify rivers.

Social media marketing

fromPerfect Daily Grind

How influencer marketing is changing specialty coffee

Influencer marketing is indispensable for coffee brands, reshaping specialty coffee authority while demanding authenticity to protect industry values and product quality.

Food & drink

fromNew York Post

NYC bakery goes viral with its 5-pound cannolis as big as a 'teacup poodle'

Circo's Pastry Shop sells 4–5 pound giant cannolis by special order that went viral, attracting celebrities and steady weekly holiday and year‑round requests.

Food & drink

fromBuzzFeed

"I Miss That Place So Much": People Are Reminiscing Over Food Chains That Have Largely Vanished

Grandy's served country-style fast food—beloved breakfast sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, fried chicken, and homestyle sides—evoking strong nostalgia.

Major League Baseball

fromMLB Trade Rumors

4 hours ago

Astros Sign Christian Roa To Minor League Deal

Christian Roa, a 26-year-old Houston native, signed a minor-league deal with the Astros after mixed Triple-A results, a brief MLB debut, and lingering command concerns.

Food & drink

Yamagata is ramen': Japan's city of noodle fiends revels in capital' status

Yamagata's vibrant ramen culture, anchored by shops like Men Endo, fuels high local spending and earned the city the title of Japan's ramen capital.

Major League Baseball

fromDodgers Nation

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Dodgers Announce Exclusive Spring Training Experience: Meet & Greets, Special Seats, More

The Los Angeles Dodgers offer special Spring Training meet-and-greet and alumni packages with tours, receptions, player meetups, premium seats and field experiences.

Major League Baseball

fromDodgers Nation

8 hours ago

How Many Dodgers Are in MLB Hall of Fame?

Clayton Kershaw is a future first-ballot Hall of Famer who spent his entire career with the Dodgers and retired after the 2025 season.

Media industry

16 hours ago

Sydney Sweeney film is getting sequel after strong' response from viewers

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism while Lionsgate confirms a sequel to The Housemaid after strong box-office returns.

Environment

fromwww.dw.com

1 hour ago

How clean energy could save us trillions DW 01/07/2026

Farmers rent land for wind farms to earn revenue while applying regenerative practices to restore farms amid worsening climate impacts.

Wine

fromElite Traveler

4 hours ago

Dubai Is the World's Most Expensive City for Champagne

Champagne glass prices vary widely across global cities, with Dubai the most expensive and notable disparities between capitals and venues.

Books

3 hours ago

A moment that changed me: in the bombed-out ruins of an apartment block, I saw a book I'd translated

A translator's books and work symbolize resilience as Tehran endures sudden missile strikes, blackout, displacement, and the collapse of daily life.

Books

3 hours ago

This, My Second Life by Patrick Charnley review an astonishing debut of recovery

Jago Trevarno retreats to an off-grid Cornish farm to rebuild his life and recover mentally after a cardiac arrest, confronting isolation and the past.

Remote teams

fromFast Company

14 hours ago

5 ways to build global teams in 2026

Companies must redesign global mobility, overcommunicate AI workflows, unify distributed teams, and build transparent compliant infrastructure to hire and compete globally in 2026.

Privacy technologies

fromBoston.com

16 hours ago

Is Wegmans collecting biometric data on Mass. shoppers?

Retailers are deploying facial-recognition cameras and collecting biometric data while Massachusetts lacks specific consumer-protection laws and oversight.

Europe news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

16 hours ago

UK presses X to address intimate deepfake images

Nonconsensual intimate deepfake images of women and minors are proliferating on X via Grok, prompting urgent calls for the platform to remove illegal content and act swiftly.

Wine

fromTasting Table

18 hours ago

7 Whiskey Barrel Aged Wines, Ranked - Tasting Table

Bourbon barrel aging imparts spice, vanilla, caramel and smoothness but can reduce astringency and some red wine complexity; opinions on the practice are mixed.

Remote teams

fromItsnicethat

in 1 week

"There's an appetite to learn more, know more and do more"

People are embracing new starts, sharing struggles, seeking learning, ownership, and flexible work to shape life rather than be shaped by work.

Privacy technologies

fromsfist.com

14 hours ago

Report: Flock Safety, Maker of SF's License Plate Reader Cameras, Had Gobsmacking Security Flaw

A widely deployed line of Flock Safety license-plate reader cameras had a security flaw allowing unauthenticated public administrative access to live feeds.

fromZacks

17 hours ago

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Remote teams

fromThred Website

19 hours ago

Remote work is redefining who gets to succeed in Africa

Remote digital work in Africa creates two job markets; success depends on access to reliable internet, electricity, and knowledge of where digital jobs exist.

Social media marketing

fromDigiday

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Virality is no longer just a vibe at MrBeast's Beast Industries

Beast Industries is hiring a head of viral marketing to build systems that convert creator-driven attention into predictable demand across its expanding businesses.

Writing

32 Residencies to Fuel Your 2026 Writerly Dreams

Residencies provide uninterrupted time, community support, and diverse formats for scholars, scientists, and creatives to advance projects.

Wine

fromThe New Yorker

Can We Save Wine from Wildfires?

Smoke from catastrophic wildfires has contaminated grape harvests, causing multi-billion-dollar losses and prompting scientists to seek ways to prevent smoke-tainted wine.

Writing

fromsf.funcheap.com

Performance: Kim Shuck's Poem Jam (SF)

Monthly free poetry reading at San Francisco Public Library features Kim Shuck with Ingrid Keir, Gail Mitchell and Bill Vartnaw on January 15, 2026.

Writing

fromPoynter

6 things you think are AP style rules that aren't actually AP style rules - Poynter

AP Style advises against following an organization's full name with a parenthetical abbreviation unless the abbreviation will be clear and useful on second reference.

English Premier League

from101GREATGOALS.COM

4 days ago

FPL 2025/26: England duo among five players that need to be dumped from your team ahead of GW20

Sell Thiago, O'Reilly and Hincapié in FPL ahead of Gameweek 20 due to injury concerns, rotation risk and reduced minutes.

LGBT

fromAdvocate.com

Daily newsletter 1/6

President Trump used the January 6 anniversary to attack transgender people as part of a GOP strategy targeting trans issues ahead of the 2026 election.

New York Islanders

fromEyes On Isles

NY Islanders match franchise mark for largest shutout win in drubbing of Devils

Anthony Duclair scored a hat trick and five points as the Islanders routed the Devils 9-0, while Ilya Sorokin posted a 45-save shutout and his 26th career shutout.

London politics

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Chef, theatre designer and football chief to advise Sadiq Khan on pedestrianising Oxford Street

Oxford Street Development Corporation formed with 13 board members; Nabeel Khan appointed chief executive; it will gain planning powers and prioritize regeneration and partial pedestrianisation.

Golden State Warriors

fromwww.mercurynews.com

NBA says Warriors' Draymond Green got away with 3 non-calls late in loss to Clippers

The NBA's Last Two Minute report found three officiating errors—all involving Draymond Green—despite an earlier missed goaltend and Steve Kerr's ejection.

National Hockey League

fromMaple Leafs Hotstove

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers - Game #42 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Maple Leafs face a pivotal divisional game where locking down defensively, managing Brandon Carlo's return, and matching Florida's physical, patient style can yield standings points.

London politics

1 hour ago

Sadiq Khan is moving forward with bold proposals for regeneration of Oxford Street - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Mayor convenes the Oxford Street Development Corporation Board to drive regeneration and pedestrianisation, transforming Oxford Street into a world-class shopping, leisure, and events destination.

Mindfulness

fromBustle

Here's Your Horoscope For Wednesday, January 7

Release outdated habits draining your energy; pursue Capricorn-driven goals with disciplined action while honoring well-being and pacing yourself.

New York Islanders

fromEyes On Isles

When was the last time the NY Islanders won a game by 9 goals?

The New York Islanders defeated the New Jersey Devils 9-0, marking their first nine-goal victory in nearly 40 years and featuring Anthony Duclair's hat trick.

National Hockey League

fromMaple Leafs Hotstove

Craig Berube on Eetu Luostarinen's hit from behind on Scott Laughton: "That is a penalty all day long"

Maple Leafs delivered a balanced 4-1 win with strong penalty killing, Carlo returning effectively, physical play matched, and key contributions from Matthew Knies.

Cryptocurrency

fromBusiness Matters

Crypto in 2025: EquityGates Experts Review the Key Market Trends of the Year

The 2025 crypto market matured with stronger regulation, greater institutional involvement, and clearer trends reducing panic-driven volatility while Bitcoin and Ethereum remained dominant.

New York City

fromStreetsblog

Wednesday's Headlines: Mamdani Dumps Bump Jump Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani prioritized livable streets in his first week, pushing road diets, daylighting intersections, congestion pricing, and fast infrastructure fixes to improve cycling safety.

FC Barcelona

fromBarca Blaugranes