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Colossal Biosciences reveals new species for "de-extinction": the bluebuck

Colossal aims to revive the bluebuck by 2028 through genomic editing and re-wilding efforts supported by conservation groups.

Digital life

fromFast Company

20 hours ago

The analog edge: 8 old-fashioned habits to stay sharp and fit at work

A growing movement advocates for reduced technology use to enhance cognitive development and mental health in education and workplaces.

OMG science

fromNature

2 days ago

Daily briefing: Octopuses' strange brains might teach us what intelligence really is

Detailed maps of olfactory receptors in mice reveal a structured organization that transforms our understanding of the sense of smell.

Digital life

fromFuturism

Reddit Intentionally Breaks Its Mobile Website, Demanding Users Download Its App Instead

Reddit has locked users out of its mobile website, pushing them towards its app, causing frustration and highlighting its financial struggles.

Wellness

fromBustle

For The Spice Girls, Menopause Dominates The Group Chat

Spice Girls' Mel B emphasizes self-care and inner wellness during menopause, focusing on beauty from within rather than external appearances.

OMG science

fromDefector

Let Pluto Rest In Dwarf Planet Peace | Defector

Donald Trump is advocating for Pluto's reclassification as a planet, despite it being a decision for the International Astronomical Union.

Digital life

fromMail Online

Gen Z's new favourite activity? Bird watching

Gen Z is increasingly engaging in birdwatching, with a 1088% rise in participation since 2018, reflecting a shift towards nature connection.

Wellness

fromTiny Buddha

What My Body Actually Needed to Feel Better Again - Tiny Buddha

Taking care of one's body is essential for overall well-being and effectiveness in life.

Wellness

fromweather-fox.com

Escaping the Cold: Warm-Weather Retreats for Winter

Warm-weather retreats enhance mood, promote physical activity, and boost vitamin D levels, making them ideal for winter getaways.

Tech industry

from24/7 Wall St.

The Incredible Number Hiding in Microsoft's Earnings Report

Microsoft's fiscal Q3 2026 report shows strong growth metrics but a significant capex bill led to a 5.26% stock decline.

Tech industry

from24/7 Wall St.

Did Nvidia Just Deliver a Breakout Fake-Out? Why DipBuyers Should Welcome a Dip

Nvidia shares have dipped significantly, raising concerns about its position as the world's largest company amid Alphabet's rapid growth.

Privacy professionals

fromWIRED

Exposed Data Illustrates the Nightmare Scenario for a Stalkerware Victim

Stalkerware enables secret surveillance of individuals, leading to severe privacy violations and potential data breaches of sensitive information.

UX design

I asked ChatGPT Images 2.0 to redesign my app UIs - and wow

ChatGPT Images 2.0 can identify design issues and suggest improvements for user interfaces, benefiting solo developers significantly.

Privacy professionals

fromFast Company

10 hours ago

Why your favorite artist has a green check on their Spotify profile

Spotify introduces a verification feature to confirm artist authenticity amidst rising AI-generated music scams.

#workplace-design

fromArchDaily

22 hours ago

UX design

Designing for Movement in a Workplace Built for Sitting

Office workers spend up to 89% of their day seated, despite evolving workplace designs aimed at flexibility and social interaction.

fromFortune

Gensler Co-Chair: Hot-desking was supposed to save money. It may be costing you your culture | Fortune

Unassigned seating in workplaces can lead to decreased focus, belonging, and performance among employees.

UX design

fromArchDaily

22 hours ago

Designing for Movement in a Workplace Built for Sitting

Office workers spend up to 89% of their day seated, despite evolving workplace designs aimed at flexibility and social interaction.

fromFortune

Gensler Co-Chair: Hot-desking was supposed to save money. It may be costing you your culture | Fortune

Unassigned seating in workplaces can lead to decreased focus, belonging, and performance among employees.

more#workplace-design

UX design

fromSmashing Magazine

Designing Stable Interfaces For Streaming Content - Smashing Magazine

Streaming UIs are complex, requiring careful management of layout shifts, user interaction, and content rendering to ensure a stable experience.

fromColumbus Ledger-Enquirer

8 hours ago

9 insights from America's top coworking space markets

The traditional long-term office lease model is declining as hybrid and flexible work solutions gain popularity among companies.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Instagram updates algorithm to benefit original creators

Instagram's new algorithm prioritizes original content, penalizing aggregator accounts to enhance visibility for creators.

Books

8 hours ago

A Rising of the Lights by Steve Toltz review a darkly funny take on the male loneliness epidemic

A Rising of the Lights explores one man's loneliness through dark humor and absurdity, highlighting the complexities of human connection.

#meta

fromSan Diego Union-Tribune

Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety

Meta may shut down its social media services in New Mexico due to legal demands for changes to protect children's mental health.

fromThe Verge

9 hours ago

Meta threatens to pull its apps from New Mexico if forced to make 'technologically impractical' changes

Meta may withdraw Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp from New Mexico due to impossible compliance demands from the state attorney general.

fromSan Diego Union-Tribune

Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety

Meta may shut down its social media services in New Mexico due to legal demands for changes to protect children's mental health.

fromThe Verge

9 hours ago

Meta threatens to pull its apps from New Mexico if forced to make 'technologically impractical' changes

Meta may withdraw Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp from New Mexico due to impossible compliance demands from the state attorney general.

A Juicy Rotisserie Chicken Might Actually Signal A Major Red Flag - Here's Why - Tasting Table

Avoid rotisserie chicken with excessive liquid, as it may indicate improper storage and potential food safety issues.

Writing

fromVulture

Robert Wilson's Last Voyage: Moby Dick

Robert Wilson's adaptation of Moby-Dick as a rock musical showcases his unique artistic vision and marks his final completed work before his death.

Wine

fromThe Daily Pour

6 hours ago

Kentucky Distillers Applaud Trump for Scotch Tariff Rollback

Removal of tariffs on Scotch whisky restores tariff-free trade between Kentucky and Scotland's whisky industries.

Wine

fromVulture

7 hours ago

Britney Spears Charged With DUI

Britney Spears has been charged with a DUI in Ventura County, California, following her arrest on March 4.

fromTECHBOOK

22 hours ago

Instagram Turns Your Posts Into Ads

AI-driven advertising on Instagram and TikTok is reducing influencers' control over product recommendations.

#nfl-draft

fromMusket Fire

13 hours ago

Patriots exec has a clear roster plan that fans can easily get behind

The Patriots must prioritize upgrading the offensive line to support quarterback Drake Maye's development and improve overall team performance.

fromRiggo's Rag

National Football League

7 free agents the Commanders could still target as NFL Draft dust settles

The Washington Commanders are exploring free-agent options to fill roster gaps after the 2026 NFL Draft.

fromMusket Fire

13 hours ago

Patriots exec has a clear roster plan that fans can easily get behind

The Patriots must prioritize upgrading the offensive line to support quarterback Drake Maye's development and improve overall team performance.

fromRiggo's Rag

7 free agents the Commanders could still target as NFL Draft dust settles

The Washington Commanders are exploring free-agent options to fill roster gaps after the 2026 NFL Draft.

more#nfl-draft

English Premier League

fromwww.bbc.com

23 hours ago

Music & methods - why Forest could be Europa League favourites

Nottingham Forest aims to end their trophy drought against Aston Villa in the Europa League semi-final amid a recent revival in form.

Information security

11 hours ago

Anthropic's new Claude Security tool scans your codebase for flaws - and helps you decide what to fix first

AI vulnerability scanning is integrating into developer workflows to enhance cybersecurity.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

ThreatsDay Bulletin: SMS Blaster Busts, OpenEMR Flaws, 600K Roblox Hacks and 25 More Stories

New phishing kits are evolving, integrating advanced features for targeted attacks, while security vulnerabilities continue to pose significant risks online.

Information security

fromSecurityWeek

9 hours ago

AI Fuels 'Industrial' Cybercrime as Time-to-Exploit Shrinks to Hours

Industrialized cybercrime utilizes AI and automation for efficient, sophisticated attacks, necessitating defenders to adopt similar technologies for effective countermeasures.

Privacy in the AI era is possible, says Proton's CEO, but one thing keeps him up at night

AI and Big Tech are compromising personal privacy, prompting increased interest in encrypted tools like those offered by Proton.

fromCbsnews

6 hours ago

Is the 'work from home' era over in Boston?

Fidelity Investments plans to return 80,000 employees to full-time office work this fall, emphasizing the importance of in-person connections for success.

fromYahoo Life

15 Crucial Phone Settings to Keep Big Brother Out of Your Business

The average person unlocks their smartphone 150 times daily, creating a significant digital footprint that can compromise privacy.

Wine

When it comes to wines, it pays to look beyond the fashionable

The rising cost of wine and alcohol duty is significantly impacting both restaurateurs and customers in the UK.

Books

15 hours ago

What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in April

Claire Powell's novel 'All In' and Cesar Aira's 'Ghosts' exemplify the richness of contemporary fiction this year.

Food & drink

fromTasting Table

I Tried Cheeseburgers From 8 Fast Food Chains And Ranked Them - Tasting Table

Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe lacks flavor and warmth, overshadowed by condiments and poor presentation compared to competitors.

Major League Baseball

fromMLB Trade Rumors

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

Ryan Bergert, Ben Kudrna Undergo Elbow Surgeries

The Royals lost pitchers Ryan Bergert and Kudrna to injuries, with Bergert undergoing Tommy John surgery and both likely out for the season.

Food & drink

12 hours ago

Shawn McClain's New Home Dining Concept with FoodHaul

Shawn McClain partners with FoodHaul to deliver his signature cooking style directly to consumers' homes, enhancing the home dining experience.

Europe news

fromSustainable Bus

Driver shortage pushes bus depots toward automation - Sustainable Bus

Europe faces a significant shortage of bus drivers while managing fleet electrification and operational challenges at bus depots.

Europe news

fromFortune

With no end in sight, Trump considers new options in Iran war-including the 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missile | Fortune

Google's identity is shifting as its cloud computing and AI businesses grow, potentially overshadowing its traditional search engine revenue.

Europe news

fromwww.dw.com

Will EU bring in a windfall tax on oil companies?

EU ministers are advocating for a windfall tax on oil and gas companies to alleviate public financial burdens due to rising energy prices from the Iran war.

Books

fromThe Nation

7 hours ago

A Climate Change Novel That Questions Everything

Jon Raymond's novel God and Sex explores the complexities of faith and sacrifice amid environmental collapse.

Major League Baseball

fromJays Journal

Blue Jays fans will get a glimpse of teenage South Korean sensation in Complex League

Seojun Moon, a promising 18-year-old pitcher, has joined the Blue Jays Florida Complex League team after signing a $1 million deal.

Major League Baseball

fromMLB Trade Rumors

2026-27 Club Options: AL Central

The AL Central teams face key club/mutual option decisions, particularly the Tigers and White Sox regarding player contracts and performance.

fromMusket Fire

Deleted Adam Schefter intel gives Patriots alternative trade option to AJ Brown

The Patriots are likely targeting AJ Brown for the 2026 season, while also considering a trade for George Pickens from the Cowboys.

New England Patriots

fromBoston.com

Boston Magazine names Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel as 'Most Influential Bostonians' for 2026

The New England Patriots overcame adversity to reach Super Bowl LX, showcasing resilience and leadership under coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye.

Online marketing

fromForbes

1 hour ago

New Studies Agree: AI Rewards Precise Answers More Than Traditional Signals

AI search prioritizes content relevance and natural language over traditional authority signals for ranking.

Gadgets

My dad needed a new desktop PC - here's why this Dell was the smartest choice

Dell's 2026 24-inch All-in-One desktop is a compact, reliable, and easy-to-use computer suitable for office tasks.

Are we ready to give AI agents the keys to the cloud? Cloudflare thinks so

Cloudflare allows AI agents to autonomously create accounts, manage subscriptions, and deploy code, raising concerns about governance and security.

DevOps

fromInfoWorld

Are we ready to give AI agents the keys to the cloud? Cloudflare thinks so

Cloudflare allows AI agents to autonomously create accounts and deploy applications, raising concerns about governance and security.

DevOps

fromComputerworld

Are we ready to give AI agents the keys to the cloud? Cloudflare thinks so

Cloudflare allows AI agents to autonomously create accounts, manage subscriptions, and deploy code, raising concerns about governance and security.

DevOps

fromInfoWorld

Are we ready to give AI agents the keys to the cloud? Cloudflare thinks so

Cloudflare allows AI agents to autonomously create accounts and deploy applications, raising concerns about governance and security.

Tax on big business for housing has been a huge success - 48 hills

Proposition C has successfully funded affordable housing and reduced homelessness in the city.

New York Mets

fromBlueJaysNation

Blue Jays prospect Gage Stanifer's command woes continue in latest Double-A start, issues career-high six walks

Stanifer struggles with command, issuing six walks in a start while still managing to strike out six batters.

Arts

fromThe Village Voice

From Emerging Voices to the Oscars: How The Art of Elysium Is Launching Breakthrough Talent-and The People's Artist - The Village Voice

The Art of Elysium fosters artistic expression for underrepresented creators, emphasizing emotional authenticity over traditional industry validation.

Cryptocurrency

fromnews.bitcoin.com

XRP Eyes Bigger US Payments Role Amid Fed Access Talks

Evernorth's CEO linked XRP to a potential shift in U.S. payment infrastructure amid discussions on limited Federal Reserve account access for stablecoin issuers.

SF politics

Fema employees who criticized Trump cuts reinstated after months on leave

Fourteen FEMA employees returned to work after eight months on leave for criticizing the Trump administration's disaster response policies.

Cryptocurrency

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Ripple Expands Korea Banking Footprint With Kbank Custody Deal

Ripple Custody will enhance Kbank's digital asset wallet capabilities in Korea's regulated banking sector.

Cryptocurrency

fromnews.bitcoin.com

1 hour ago

28,000 Americans Sign Petition Urging Senate CLARITY Act Markup

Stand With Crypto delivered a petition urging Senate action on the CLARITY Act, representing a demand from organized digital asset owners.

Germany news

fromwww.mediaite.com

Pentagon Reportedly Blindsided by Trump's Call To Reduce U.S. Troops in Europe

Trump is considering a reduction of U.S. troops in Germany, surprising the Pentagon and Congress, amid tensions with Germany over support in the Iran conflict.

SF parents

fromABC7 San Francisco

Updated death certificate for Celeste Rivas Hernandez states it's unclear if she was pregnant

Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death involved allegations of murder by D4vd, including dismemberment and plans to destroy evidence.

Los Angeles Rams

fromLos Angeles Times

Prep sports roundup: Zion Phelps of Loyola proves he's fastest in the Mission League

Zion Phelps set a school record in the 100 meters, showcasing his potential in track and football at Loyola High.

East Bay food

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

The Wire: Owners of big empty buildings by Aquatic Park hope AI industry will be their savior

Berkeley Commons is shifting focus from life sciences to the AI industry due to leasing challenges.

SF parents

fromVulture

Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen Granted Mutual Protective Orders

Mutual protective orders were granted to Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen regarding their son Ever True due to concerns of violence and dysfunction.

Silicon Valley

Scientology speed running' trend has LA abuzz and church unhappy

Adolescent boys and young men are engaging in speed runs at the Church of Scientology for social media fame, leading to trespassing incidents.

Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt honored with stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating their contributions to film.

Film

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci honored with stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating their contributions to film.

Film

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt honored with stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating their contributions to film.

Film

fromABC7 Los Angeles

fromStreetsblog San Francisco

Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci honored with stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating their contributions to film.

Lakeshore Spring Festival (Oakland)

Lakeshore Spring Festival in Oakland's Lakeshore District is set for May 30, 2026, featuring music, family activities, and local businesses.

SF politics

fromMission Local

1 hour ago

Great Highway takes a back seat in latest District 4 supervisor debate

Candidates in District 4 debate criticized incumbent supervisor Alan Wong for supporting unpopular upzoning plans and failing to protect local housing.

Mission District