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My Sobriety Is Not a Weight Loss Plan

Early sobriety requires simple self-care and presence rather than goal-setting and optimization plans that can undermine recovery.

Wellness

fromPsychology Today

"Wellnessmaxxing": When Self-Care Leads to Burnout

Wellnessmaxxing contradicts authentic self-care by promoting multitasking instead of mindfulness, rest, and recovery proven effective against stress and burnout.

OMG science

fromNature

See raining iguanas and coral from the inside out - February's best science images

Underwater photography reveals coral's internal architecture, space telescopes discover new galaxies using AI, Italian town faces cliff collapse from landslide, and endangered snail species returns to native habitat.

OMG science

fromNature

Why 'quantum proteins' could be the next big thing in biology

Fluorescent proteins from crystal jellyfish are being transformed into quantum bits to create highly sensitive quantum sensors for biological applications.

Wellness

fromDesign Milk

fromSocial Media Explorer

Emergence is a New Kind of Multi-Sensorial Wellness Experience

The wellness sector reaches $6.3 billion in 2023 with 7.3% annual growth through 2028, expanding beyond traditional treatments into neuroscience-based experiences like Kinda Studio's personalized meditative Emergence service.

Digital life

Why Your Home Needs Professional Network Setup - Social Media Explorer

Professional-grade home network infrastructure is essential in 2026 to support multiple high-bandwidth devices and ensure seamless connectivity throughout the home.

UX design

fromNeil Patel

How to Use AI for Graphic Design

AI accelerates design workflows through integrated tools that enhance ideation and iteration while requiring human judgment for brand strategy and final decisions.

UX design

fromUX Magazine

16 hours ago

Designing for Dependence: When UX Turns Tools into Traps

Digital design has shifted from serving user needs to manipulating attention and creating psychological dependency through habit-forming mechanisms and frictionless interfaces.

Privacy professionals

from404 Media

CBP Tapped Into the Online Advertising Ecosystem To Track Peoples' Movements

CBP purchased precise location tracking data from the online advertising ecosystem, sourcing information from apps like video games, dating services, and fitness trackers through real-time bidding processes.

UX design

fromSmashing Magazine

Now Shipping: Accessible UX Research, A New Smashing Book By Michele Williams - Smashing Magazine

Accessible UX Research by Michele Williams provides comprehensive guidance on conducting inclusive user research that incorporates assistive technology, disability considerations, and accessibility throughout the entire design process.

Privacy professionals

fromDataBreaches.Net

Congress finds data brokers cost consumers tens of billions of dollars - DataBreaches.Net

Data broker breaches have cost American consumers over $20 billion in identity theft, prompting major brokers to improve opt-out accessibility following congressional investigation.

Privacy professionals

fromTheregister

Chatbot data harvesting yields sensitive personal info

Data brokers sell access to sensitive personal information from chatbot conversations captured through browser extensions, despite claims of anonymization and consent.

EU data protection

fromEngadget

Meta's AI display glasses reportedly share intimate videos with human moderators

Meta's AI smart glasses send user video and sensitive data to moderators in Kenya for annotation, exposing intimate and financial information without clear user awareness.

Tech industry

from24/7 Wall St.

7 hours ago

AMD Looks to Displace Intel With World's First Copilot+ Desktop Chips

The AI PC market will grow at 30% annually from 2025 to 2034, reaching $967 billion, driven by on-device AI demand, with AMD's Ryzen AI 400 Series challenging Intel's x86 dominance through superior AI performance capabilities.

EU data protection

fromwww.housingwire.com

14 hours ago

How to ensure locked-down compliance during HMDA reporting season, and year-round

HMDA compliance requires year-round automation and verification systems to manage increasing regulatory scrutiny, as manual processes and data errors create significant compliance risks for financial institutions.

EU data protection

fromBusiness Matters

CMA investigates Hilton, IHG and Marriott over alleged hotel data sharing via STR

The UK's CMA launched a formal investigation into Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Marriott International for potentially sharing competitively sensitive information through STR data analytics platform.

Remote teams

fromInc

5 hours ago

The Surprising Reason Remote Employees Are Getting Bigger Paychecks

Remote workers earn 12% higher average hourly wages than fully on-site workers, contradicting expectations that flexibility requires salary sacrifices.

Marketing tech

fromMarTech

IAB Tech Lab proposes rules around AI content scraping | MarTech

IAB Tech Lab released Content Monetization Protocols (COMP) specification to establish standardized commercial terms between publishers and AI systems before content use occurs.

Marketing tech

fromDigiday

18 hours ago

OpenAI's ad push begins, and The Knot is co-piloting

The Knot Worldwide pilots ChatGPT ads as one of the first brands, focusing on testing, learning, and understanding performance metrics in this emerging advertising channel.

Remote teams

fromFast Company

12 hours ago

Leaders can't operate like it's business as usual. Here's why

Leaders must acknowledge unprecedented disruption rather than pretend normalcy exists, as transparency builds trust while denial undermines team confidence during constant organizational challenges.

English Premier League

from101GREATGOALS.COM

Howe admits Newcastle in 'abnormal' phase ahead of Manchester United meeting

Newcastle face Manchester United after three consecutive home defeats, with Eddie Howe acknowledging the unusual defensive struggles and adjusting to life without striker Alexander Isak.

Marketing tech

fromDigiday

18 hours ago

Ad Tech Briefing: Criteo named first ad tech partner to OpenAI's ChatGPT ad pilot

Criteo becomes the first ad tech partner integrated with OpenAI's advertising pilot, extending its commerce media strategy into conversational AI interfaces through structured transaction-linked commerce signals.

Information security

fromTheregister

22 hours ago

Microsoft OAuth scams abuse redirects for malware delivery

Microsoft warns of ongoing OAuth abuse scams using phishing emails and URL redirects to deliver malware and compromise organizational devices, primarily targeting government and public-sector entities.

Privacy technologies

fromTechzine Global

12 hours ago

Fake Google Security page hijacks browser as proxy for attackers

Attackers use fake Google security notifications to install malicious Progressive Web Apps that steal one-time passwords, crypto wallet addresses, location data, and intercept SMS codes through social engineering and legitimate browser APIs.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

Open-Source CyberStrikeAI Deployed in AI-Driven FortiGate Attacks Across 55 Countries

Russian-speaking threat actors used CyberStrikeAI, a China-linked open-source AI security tool, to attack Fortinet FortiGate appliances, compromising over 600 devices across 55 countries.

English Premier League

fromNBC Sports

1 hour ago

Everton 2-0 Burnley: Slick Toffees boost European dreams

Everton defeated Burnley 2-0 to secure back-to-back wins and strengthen their push for European qualification under David Moyes.

Remote teams

fromTechRepublic

14 hours ago

AI Job Cuts Signal White-Collar Reset in Australia

Major technology companies are cutting thousands of jobs as AI integration reduces demand for human workers, signaling a structural shift in white-collar employment rather than temporary economic disruption.

Food & drink

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Use These 2 Trader Joe's Items For An Easy Mexican And Indian Fusion Meal - Tasting Table

Fusion cuisine combining Indian and Mexican traditions works effectively because both cuisines share prominent use of rice, heat, and spice in their cooking styles.

Major League Baseball

fromMLB Trade Rumors

13 hours ago

Offseason In Review: Cincinnati Reds

The Reds signed Eugenio Suarez to a one-year, $15MM deal after failing to acquire Kyle Schwarber, but Suarez's inconsistent production and declining walk rates raise questions about whether his power alone can stabilize the lineup.

Environment

11 hours ago

Will El Nino return in 2026? Here's what we know so far

UN forecasters predict El Niño could return in 2026 with a 40-60 percent probability, though predictions remain preliminary and subject to change.

Major League Baseball

fromJays Journal

8 former Blue Jays who are worth watching at the World Baseball Classic

Over a dozen current Toronto Blue Jays players compete for 11 different nations at the World Baseball Classic, while notable former Blue Jays including Yusei Kikuchi, Seranthony Dominguez, and Taijuan Walker represent their respective countries.

Social media marketing

fromWWD

18 hours ago

Why Influencer Brands Are Taking Over Beauty Again

Next-generation creators are launching successful direct-to-consumer beauty brands by leveraging their social media followings and applying lessons from previous influencer brand failures.

Privacy technologies

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

6 hours ago

How business travelers overcome geo-blocking while abroad

Geo-blocking restricts international business travelers from accessing essential cloud-based tools and financial systems, creating significant productivity losses for East Bay companies operating remotely across borders.

Major League Baseball

fromMLB Trade Rumors

1 day ago

Angels Notes: Neto, Moore, Lowe

The Angels and shortstop Zach Neto settled arbitration at $4.15MM without pursuing long-term contract negotiations, reflecting the franchise's limited offseason spending and ongoing playoff drought.

Privacy technologies

fromArs Technica

11 hours ago

With developer verification, Google's Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android's open legacy

Google is implementing Android developer verification requiring app makers to register with real names and pay fees, restricting sideloading and moving Android toward Apple's closed ecosystem model.

Food & drink

Trader Joe's Frozen Takeout-Style Hit Is Also Meal Prep Ready - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken is an affordable, customizable frozen meal prep protein that works as a versatile base for multiple dishes throughout the week.

Social media marketing

fromLindsey Gamble

Pinterest and Amazon Launch Integration Allowing Creators to Link Amazon Storefronts - Lindsey Gamble

Pinterest and Amazon integrated their platforms to allow creators to link Amazon Storefronts directly to Pinterest profiles, enabling easier product promotion and affiliate revenue generation.

Books

fromInsideHook

21 hours ago

The 11 Books You Should Be Reading This March

March book recommendations span baseball history, musical theater biography, alternate timeline fiction, and military science fiction exploring diverse topics from the Mets to Sondheim to AI warfare.

Environment

fromThe Mercury News

7 hours ago

Low snowpack, higher temperatures cause concern for Bay Area scientists, farmers

March precipitation in higher elevations is critical for California's water security as snowpack remains significantly below average despite February storms and warm winter conditions.

Writing

fromAnOther

Artist Rose Wylie: "You Have to Have Self-Belief if You Paint Big"

Rose Wylie, at 91, celebrates her largest retrospective at the Royal Academy, featuring 90 paintings spanning her extraordinary career as a late-blooming artist who resumed painting in her fifties after raising children.

Social media marketing

fromBusiness Insider

McDonald's CEO got roasted for his 'Big Arch' review. I'm here to defend him - and the burger.

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski faced backlash for taking a small bite of the new Big Arch burger in an Instagram video, but his direct-to-consumer social media strategy represents a valuable corporate communication trend.

Books

fromBustle

The 10 Best New Books Of March

Spring 2024 brings diverse literary releases across romance, literary fiction, and debuts, featuring works by established authors like Abby Jimenez and Rebecca Serle alongside promising new writers.

Food & drink

This Texas-Based Steakhouse Chain Has A Pork Chop Lunch Special Almost Too Good To Be True - Tasting Table

Perry's Steakhouse offers a famous pork chop lunch special on Fridays for $22, featuring a smoked and oven-finished center-cut loin served with sides, making premium dining more affordable.

Wine

fromElite Traveler

17 hours ago

Inside Chile's Golden Valley Estate Crowned the World's Best Vineyard

Vik winery in Chile's Millahue Valley ranks number one globally, producing premium wines through hand-harvested grapes, native yeast fermentation, and innovative aging methods including underground clay amphorae.

Books

fromLos Angeles Times

32 years ago

New Central Library Succeeds as Urban Crossroads for L.A.

The Central Library's public reception contradicts critical reviews, with visitors responding positively to the Pfeiffer design and its urban contribution to downtown Los Angeles.

Environment

fromwww.dw.com

How heat pumps work in cold weather

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with air-source models operating reliably down to minus 25°C and ground-source systems providing even greater efficiency by accessing stable underground heat sources.

Writing

fromenglish.elpais.com

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Love Story': John Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, or when headlines ruin everything that could, for once, be real

Ryan Murphy's Love Story anthology series dramatizes the relationship between JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, beginning with their fatal 1999 plane crash and then tracing their romance from its beginning.

Wine

fromABC7 San Francisco

22 hours ago

Woman winemaker brings life to small family-owned winery in Sonoma County

Lisa Albert, an experienced female winemaker, leads Karah Estate Vineyard in Sonoma County using sustainable practices to produce handcrafted wines while managing multiple operational roles.

Writing

March Is the Worst Month - Washingtonian

March is the worst month because it alternates between warm, hopeful spring days and cold, disappointing weather, creating emotional whiplash unlike February's consistent grimness.

National Football League

fromESPN.com

2026 NFL combine superlatives led by Fernando Mendoza, Sonny Styles, Taylen Green

The 2026 NFL Combine showcased elite athletic performances, with standout players like Sonny Styles and Taylen Green setting records in speed, strength, and vertical measurements.

National Football League

fromESPN.com

22 hours ago

2026 NFL mock draft: Reid's pick predictions in Rounds 1-2

NFL teams will reshape their rosters through free agency and pro days before the April 23 draft, with multiple teams holding extra picks to build foundational talent.

National Football League

fromESPN.com

NFL offseason: Franchise tag winners, losers for free agency

Four NFL players were tagged before the deadline, with George Pickens and Kyle Pitts receiving franchise tags, Breece Hall receiving a franchise tag, and Daniel Jones receiving a transition tag, allowing teams to retain players while negotiations continue.

Wine