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#aging
fromSilicon Canals
6 hours ago
Wellness

People who gracefully accepted aging typically stopped fighting these 8 natural changes in their late 50s - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
6 hours ago
Wellness

People who gracefully accepted aging typically stopped fighting these 8 natural changes in their late 50s - Silicon Canals

US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 hours ago

Judge declares mistrial in Stanford student pro-Palestinian protests case

Judge declared mistrial for five Stanford students after deadlocked jury on felony charges for occupying university offices; district attorney plans a retrial.
US news
fromVulture
7 hours ago

FBI Searches Home Nearby Nancy Guthrie's Residence

FBI executed a federal court-ordered search near Nancy Guthrie's home based on a lead; no arrests resulted from the search or a related traffic stop.
Digital life
fromInc
11 hours ago

The 'Zombie Internet' Has Arrived, Bringing Devastating Consequences to These Sectors

A new "zombie internet" of AI agents and bot-driven systems is emerging and could fundamentally disrupt advertising, social media, and the human-centered web.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
8 hours ago

Finding the Salt in Your Creative Diet

Track small, regular creative efforts like counting calories and steps to increase productivity, build routine, and produce significant work over time.
#remote-work
fromYourTango
8 hours ago
Remote teams

Research Finds This Policy That's Becoming More Common In The Workplace Is Costing Employees Over $8K A Year

fromBusiness Insider
19 hours ago
Remote teams

These young CEOs let their teams work remotely. A new report suggests they're part of a broader shift.

Employees at young firms and those led by young CEOs are likelier to work remotely, indicating remote work could expand as companies and leaders turnover.
fromFinanceBuzz
16 hours ago
Remote teams

10 Lucrative Work From Home Jobs That Pay at Least $70,000 a Year

Many remote jobs pay $70,000 or more annually, offering stronger financial outcomes than the average U.S. salary and saving commuting costs.
fromYourTango
8 hours ago
Remote teams

Research Finds This Policy That's Becoming More Common In The Workplace Is Costing Employees Over $8K A Year

Digital life
fromFortune
1 day ago

Analog-obsessed Gen Zers are buying $40 app blockers to limit social media use and take breaks from the 'slot machine in your pocket' | Fortune

Young people use physical, app-linked tools to reduce impulsive doomscrolling while keeping phones accessible.
OMG science
fromFortune
3 days ago

Two neurosurgeons just raised $25 million betting brain cells can (someday) outcompute silicon | Fortune

Living neurons can process real-world data and offer a path toward energy-efficient biological computing as an alternative to silicon-based AI.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
9 hours ago

Nevada unveils new statewide data classification policy months after cyberattack - DataBreaches.Net

Nevada implemented a four-tier data classification policy requiring agencies to categorize data as public, sensitive, confidential, or restricted, defaulting to the stricter classification if unclear.
EU data protection
fromDataBreaches.Net
15 hours ago

Guernsey medical practice sanctioned after cyber criminals access patient data through email account - DataBreaches.Net

First Contact Health was sanctioned by the ODPA for insufficient security after a phishing attack exposed confidential patient health data.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
6 hours ago

Palo Alto Networks Climbs 4.8% This Week Before Tuesday's Earnings Release

Palo Alto Networks completed a $25 billion CyberArk acquisition, expanding identity security and platform offerings while its stock trades about 33% below analyst target.
#data-breach
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Korea's Personal Information Protection Commissioner fines 3 LVMH luxury brands after Salesforce data breaches - DataBreaches.Net

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
EU data protection

Dutch phone giant Odido says millions of customers affected by data breach | TechCrunch

fromDataBreaches.Net
1 day ago
Information security

South Korea blames Coupang data breach on management failure, not sophisticated attack - DataBreaches.Net

fromDataBreaches.Net
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Korea's Personal Information Protection Commissioner fines 3 LVMH luxury brands after Salesforce data breaches - DataBreaches.Net

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
EU data protection

Dutch phone giant Odido says millions of customers affected by data breach | TechCrunch

fromDataBreaches.Net
1 day ago
Information security

South Korea blames Coupang data breach on management failure, not sophisticated attack - DataBreaches.Net

Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

Alphabet's Week in Review: 5.3% Drop as New Data Center Deals Announced

Alphabet's stock fell sharply as massive 2026 CapEx guidance and regulatory developments fueled investor concern, contributing to year-to-date underperformance.
UX design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

The Thoughtful Shopping Cart That Organizes, Protects, and Moves With You - Yanko Design

Marketday Cart reimagines shopping trolleys with three shallow, insulated, zippered, stackable baskets that improve visibility, organization, and temperature control while reducing mental effort.
UX design
fromNielsen Norman Group
1 day ago

Your Design System Needs an Enforcer

A design-system enforcer ensures system adoption, integrates improvements back into the system, and resolves conflicts to maintain consistency and organization-wide design integrity.
UX design
fromLogRocket Blog
1 day ago

UI patterns for async workflows, background jobs, and data pipelines - LogRocket Blog

Reveal background tasks with clear progress indicators, informative microcopy, and testing to reduce user uncertainty and build trust.
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 hours ago

Julian Barnes: I've become more left-wing because the center has moved rightwards'

Julian Barnes, aged 80, declares Departures his final book while continuing essays, confronting memory themes, living with blood cancer and maintaining a rich literary life.
Information security
fromDataBreaches.Net
16 hours ago

New "Kurd Hackers Forum" Focuses on Middle Eastern Data Breaches and Leaks - DataBreaches.Net

Kurd Hacker Forum, registered Jan 28, 2026, is a BreachForums-style clear-net site focused on data breaches across Iran, Syria, and Turkey.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
3 hours ago

Exclusive: Pentagon threatens to cut off Anthropic in AI safeguards dispute

Anthropic bars its AI from U.S. mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons, provoking Pentagon tensions over Claude's use in military operations.
Media industry
fromFuturism
4 hours ago

New AI Video Generator Is So Impressive That It's Scaring Hollywood

Advanced text-to-video AI generates photorealistic celebrity footage, triggering industry alarm, copyright conflicts, and platform responses to restrict real-person outputs.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 hour ago

Why Buffets Struggle With Fried Food Options - Tasting Table

Avoid most buffet fried items because sitting under heat lamps causes oxidation and sogginess; prefer fresher or roasted/baked/grilled alternatives and sample before loading a plate.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
4 hours ago

5 Chain Restaurants With The Best Pot Roast, According To Customers - Tasting Table

Cracker Barrel serves a highly praised slow-roasted pot roast with vegetables and gravy, making it a standout chain option.
Environment
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 hours ago

Coastal flood advisory for Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast from Sunday to Tuesday

Monterey Bay (northern and southern) and Big Sur Coast under coastal flood advisory Sunday 4 a.m. to Tuesday 3 p.m.; up to 1.5 ft inundation possible.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

Request This Sauce At Texas Roadhouse For The Most Mouthwatering Steak - Tasting Table

Request Texas Roadhouse's portobello sauce on steaks—its creamy, mushroom-forward sauce elevates USDA Choice filet medallions and pairs well with any steak.
Environment
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 hours ago

Coastal flood advisory issued for Northern California from Sunday to Tuesday

Coastal flood advisory: up to 1.0 ft inundation near San Francisco Bay shorelines and nearby counties Sunday morning through Tuesday afternoon; isolated road closures expected.
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
1 day ago

Patriots' breakout year created major nightmares for AFC contenders, too

The New England Patriots lost the Super Bowl to the Seattle Seahawks and must start rebuilding now to prepare for a tougher 2026 season.
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
1 day ago

OMN Introduces Next Generation AI-Powered Digital Marketing Solutions for Swiss B2B Companies

OMN expands AI-powered SEO and content automation with entity-based and generative optimization to support Swiss B2B companies across multilingual regions.
National Football League
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Report: Patriots QBs coach Ashton Grant to stay in New England, won't take OC interviews

Ashton Grant will remain with the New England Patriots, providing coaching continuity for Drake Maye and declining NFL offensive coordinator interviews.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
8 hours ago

AdsWizz new audio attribution solution delivers positive results for advertisers

AdsWizz's attribution enables real-time measurement and in-flight optimization of audio campaigns, improving conversion attribution and campaign effectiveness.
fromwww.nature.com
1 day ago

Evaluating celebrity influence on brand attention, emotion, and memory

McCracken, G. Who is the celebrity endorser? Cultural foundations of the endorsement process. J. Cons Res. 16, 310321 (1989). Google Scholar Lafontaine, P. The power of influencer marketing. Mark. Rev. 31, 1229 (2002). Google Scholar Kuzminov Michael. The power of influencer marketing: Your strategic investment for success. Influencer Marketing Hub. Forbes (2024). (2023). Ranjbarian, B., Shekarchizade, Z. & Momeni, Z. Celebrity endorser influence on attitude toward advertisements and brands. Eur. J. Soc. Sci. 13, 399407 (2010). Google Scholar
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Learn this from Bezos and the Washington Post: with hypercapitalists in charge, your news is not safe | Jane Martinson

Bezos' ownership and recent mass layoffs at the Washington Post show how ultra-rich owners can decimate journalism to serve power, influence, or personal interests.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Indian pharmacy chain giant exposed customer data and internal systems | TechCrunch

A security lapse allowed outsiders full administrative control of DavaIndia Pharmacy's platform, exposing customer orders and sensitive drug-control functions.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
13 hours ago

ConvergeHub Replaces Sales Chaos with a Clear Pipeline

ConvergeHub centralizes sales processes with automated workflows, AI-assisted prioritization, customizable pipelines, and fast setup to improve efficiency and prevent leads from going cold.
#linkedin
fromInc
20 hours ago
Social media marketing

How Mass Layoffs Transformed LinkedIn Into the Internet's New Thought Leadership Hub

fromInc
20 hours ago
Social media marketing

How Mass Layoffs Transformed LinkedIn Into the Internet's New Thought Leadership Hub

Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Casey Wasserman will sell his talent agency, stay on Olympics committee

Casey Wasserman plans to sell his Los Angeles talent agency after disclosures about his past contact with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell prompted departures.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The 1:11 bay leaf ritual went viral-because it hacks "fresh start" psychology - Silicon Canals

A social media ritual told people to write intentions on bay leaves and burn them at 1:11 on January 1, driven by numerology and virality.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Myth of the Perfect Writer's Room

Creative work often arises in ordinary, cluttered, shared, or constrained spaces rather than in idealized secluded retreats.
Wine
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago

Europe's Most Famous Wine Dynasties Just Released an Ultra-Limited Case

Prestigious multigenerational winemaking families created PFV Generations and launched an ultra-limited €32,000 case of 12 flagship wines with VIP estate visits.
Wine
fromwww.7x7.com
2 days ago

This month-long event makes wine tastings at 50+ Sonoma wineries, shops, and hotels just $15.

Sonoma County's Sonoma Sips offers wine tastings for $15 at over 50 wineries, restaurants, and hotels from February 15 through March 15.
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

22 of the Best Things to Do in Napa Valley

Napa Valley combines world-class wine, luxury dining, and scenic outdoor recreation within easy reach of San Francisco.
Writing
fromOpen Culture
4 days ago

Jack Kerouac Lists 9 Essentials for Writing Spontaneous Prose

Writing should be a rapid, breath-driven, associative outpouring that privileges rhythm, immediacy, and improvisation over revision and strict grammatical correctness.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Relegation a blessing' but issues remain - Cardiff's reset

Cardiff City have been revitalized by relegation, now top of League One, playing exciting football under Brian Barry-Murphy with emerging young Welsh players.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
16 hours ago

Meet the gay Democrat who took down his GOP rival in a special election - LGBTQ Nation

Multiple LGBTQ+ victories, high-profile cultural support, legal scrutiny, and policy steps advanced while leaders and activists energized public and legislative efforts.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
2 hours ago

'Everyone is afraid' - Barcelona star Lamine Yamal hailed by Spain team-mate

A highly skillful dribbler instills fear in defenders, forcing left-backs to retreat and creating unpredictable options like cutting, accelerating, shooting, or passing.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
6 hours ago

Will Marc-Andre ter Stegen make World Cup 2026? Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann offers update on Barcelona goalkeeper

Marc-Andre ter Stegen faces an uphill World Cup selection after hamstring surgery; recovery before June is unlikely but not entirely ruled out.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
4 hours ago

Tom Wilson appears to lose spot on Team Canada's top line with Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini

Jon Cooper moved Nathan MacKinnon onto a line with Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini, replacing Wilson and sparking goals and improved line chemistry.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
1 hour ago

Clayton Valley takes command down stretch, beats Acalanes to win DAL title

Clayton Valley won the DAL boys basketball championship, pulling away in the fourth quarter to beat Acalanes 69-57 and improve to 25-3.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
6 hours ago

Jeremy Swayman gives up terrible goal to Denmark from center ice: 'I truly lost it'

United States overcame Denmark after Nicholas B. Jensen's long-range goal, then a U.S. second-period rally secured the victory.
SF music
fromsfist.com
4 hours ago

Sam Smith Channels Chaka Khan, George Michael, and Bonnie Raitt In Castro Residency

Sam Smith performed a nearly 90-minute theatrical set honoring R&B and blue-eyed soul traditions with emotive, androgynous vocals, backup singers, covers, and hit songs.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

France assembles magistrate team to examine 'Epstein files'

French prosecutors formed a special team to re-examine evidence potentially linking French nationals to Jeffrey Epstein-related crimes and to reopen cases including Jean-Luc Brunel.
LGBT
fromQueerty
8 hours ago

Rosie O'Donnell details "scary" secret visit to the U.S. one year after moving to Ireland - Queerty

Left the United States for Ireland to protect family safety and sanity, finding U.S. culture frightening, unbalanced, and less life-centered.
New York City
fromCbsnews
5 hours ago

3 women randomly attacked in Brooklyn, suspect arrested, police say

A 25-year-old man allegedly pushed a woman onto subway tracks and punched two others in random attacks in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
New York City
fromTravel + Leisure
40 minutes ago

40 of the Best Things to Do in New York City

New York City offers diverse iconic experiences—from Broadway and Brooklyn Bridge walks to ferries, beaches, and world-class museums—suitable for varied travelers.
Women
fromESPN.com
5 hours ago

UConn, UCLA lead early reveal of NCAA women's top 16 seeds

UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Vanderbilt are projected as the No. 1 seeds in the women's NCAA tournament.
Education
fromDataBreaches.Net
15 hours ago

Cyber Attacks on Schools Plateaued in 2025, but More Records Exposed - DataBreaches.Net

Ransomware attacks on educational institutions remained steady in 2025 while exposed records increased sharply, driven by third-party software vulnerabilities and large higher-education breaches.
Film
fromInsideHook
21 hours ago

Why Is a Bitcoin Biopic Planning to Use Generative AI?

High-profile filmmakers plan a Bitcoin biopic that will use generative AI and markerless performative capture to modify performances, risking audience backlash.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
1 hour ago

Andrew Cristall and Bogdan Trineyev light the lamp, Graeme Clarke scores twice 36 seconds apart in Hershey's 6-3 win over Belleville

Hershey Bears rebounded to defeat Belleville Senators 6-3, led by Graeme Clarke’s multi-goal game and Mitch Gibson’s 39 saves.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
5 hours ago

Why Amazon's Echo Hub became my favorite way to control my smart home

Echo Hub is a pared-down, wall-mountable smart home control panel providing touchscreen and Alexa voice control without streaming, ads, or extraneous features.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 hours ago

Why Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are working together in their 50s: Together again, for the most challenging phase of their careers

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck rebuilt their partnership through Artists Equity to make films with equitable profit-sharing and a novel Netflix streaming compensation deal for crew.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 hours ago

Vosteed's "Pocket Crocodile" EDC Knife Packs a Seriously Sharp 3-Inch Sheepsfoot Blade - Yanko Design

The Vosteed Kroc is a compact, ergonomically full-feeling EDC with a sub-three-inch sheepsfoot blade, coherent design across nine configurations, and durable build options.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 hours ago

Knife-Wielding Thief Nabs Teen's Jacket On Brooklyn N Train

A 14-year-old boy was robbed at knifepoint on a northbound N train at 20th Avenue station in Bensonhurst; suspect fled and police seek tips.
Relationships
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 hours ago

The Swedes searching for their Colombian mothers 40 years after their adoptions: They stole my identity'

A Colombian-born Swedish adoptee struggles with identity and emotional trauma while searching for his biological mother using limited documents, online help, and DNA testing.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
1 hour ago

"What A World To Bring A Child Into": 23 Women Who Realized They Never Want To Become Pregnant

Some people feel visceral disgust toward pregnancy and childbirth, finding the idea of something moving inside their body profoundly repulsive and nausea-inducing.
Relationships
fromIndependent
32 minutes ago

Dear Mary: I feel ostracised in my prayer group and want to leave but I'm afraid of what people will say

Spiritual enrichment in the prayer group coexists with social exclusion and feeling ignored when members don't listen or respond.
Arts
fromwww.dw.com
5 hours ago

Nigeria's Argungu Fishing Festival back after six years

The Argungu Fishing Festival resumed after six years, drawing about 40,000 participants despite insecurity, funding shortages, and extreme heat.
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