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The 10-minute stretch routine that's replacing yoga for people with stiff joints - Silicon Canals

A daily 10-minute routine of gentle, targeted stretches restores joint mobility and reduces stiffness without requiring full yoga sessions.

Wellness

fromSilicon Canals

People who stay in shape without hitting the gym usually share these 8 simple daily routines - Silicon Canals

Sustainable daily movement and simple routines integrated into everyday life maintain fitness and vitality more effectively than intense gym-focused workouts.

Wellness

fromSilicon Canals

8 things people wish they'd prepared before retiring - now it feels too late - Silicon Canals

Retirees often feel lost because they prepare financially but neglect social connections, identity, and daily purpose outside the workplace.

Digital life

fromenglish.elpais.com

The socialmedia trend pushing people off dating apps and back into bars

Laurie Cooper's viral social-media campaign urges deleting dating apps and returning to bars to practice in-person flirting, reviving face-to-face social skills.

Digital life

fromBored Panda

Living Out Of A Suitcase For 7 Years Made Me Question Everything Western Society Calls A "Successful" Life

Redefine success and timelines: life is long, prioritize inner alignment, exploration, and travel over conventional milestones like homeownership or early fixed identities.

Digital life

fromTechCrunch

TikTok recovers from dip in usage that benefited rival apps following U.S. ownership change | TechCrunch

TikTok's U.S. daily active users briefly dipped after an ownership change and privacy-policy concerns, then rebounded above 90 million while rival apps saw temporary gains.

OMG science

fromPsychology Today

18 hours ago

Is It Better to Learn a Second Language as a Child or Adult?

Children gain pronunciation and implicit-learning advantages, while adults offer stronger explicit learning strategies and cognitive control for successful second-language acquisition.

OMG science

fromPsychology Today

The Divided Brain: How Two Halves Create One Mind

Brain hemispheres are structurally and functionally specialized yet continuously communicate via the corpus callosum, with contralateral control enhancing perceptual and motor efficiency.

OMG science

fromBig Think

4 days ago

Ask Ethan: How much damage could a cosmic ray do to a human?

Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays carry enormous energy but pose minimal damage to a human; even the Oh-My-God particle would cause negligible harm.

UX design

fromblog.logrocket.com

Which UI libraries/frameworks support the Linear aesthetic? - LogRocket Blog

Separate customers from users to improve research, prioritization, and messaging across B2C, B2B, and B2B2C products.

Privacy professionals

fromWIRED

How Data Brokers Can Fuel Violence Against Public Servants

Comprehensive state consumer privacy laws fail to protect public servants, enabling a data-to-violence pipeline by allowing public-source personal data to be sold and exposed.

#data-protection

EU data protection

Data regulator investigating X over sexual images created by Grok chatbot

EU data protection

UK regulator launches probe into Elon Musk's X after Grok deepfakes controversy

EU data protection

Data regulator investigating X over sexual images created by Grok chatbot

EU data protection

UK regulator launches probe into Elon Musk's X after Grok deepfakes controversy

more#data-protection

UX design

fromSmashing Magazine

Combobox vs. Multiselect vs. Listbox: How To Choose The Right One - Smashing Magazine

Choose list UI patterns based on option count and required visibility: combobox, multiselect, listbox, dropdown, or dual listbox for bulk transfers.

UX design

fromblog.logrocket.com

Customer vs. user: Why the difference matters in product decisions - LogRocket Blog

Use AI to accelerate UX writing while relying on human judgment for context, and design authentication and specs that balance security, usability, and real-world constraints.

Tech industry

fromFortune

'Space-based AI is obviously the only way to scale': Elon Musk hatches grand plan as he merges SpaceX and xAI | Fortune

Musk merged SpaceX and xAI, combining Starlink, Grok, X, and rocket capabilities to pursue space-based AI compute and an IPO.

EU data protection

fromSocial Media Today

X Under Investigation in the UK Over Grok-Generated Images

The ICO will assess XIUC and X.AI's compliance with UK data protection law regarding Grok AI processing and may take action if infringements are evidenced.

Tech industry

fromTheregister

Palantir declares itself the guardian of Americans' rights

Palantir posted strong revenue and profit growth driven by government contracts while defending its longstanding ICE partnership by citing built-in Fourth Amendment protections.

Privacy professionals

17 hours ago

Mountain View police say feds accessed license-plate data without permission

Federal agencies accessed Mountain View's Flock Safety license-plate camera data without the police department's permission, prompting the chief to disable the cameras.

Tech industry

fromComputerWeekly.com

Broadcom claims enterprise Wi-Fi 8 first | Computer Weekly

Broadcom introduced the first Wi-Fi 8 access point and switch service engineered for AI-ready enterprise networks requiring multi-gigabit speeds, ultra-low latency, edge AI, and enhanced security.

Privacy professionals

fromPadailypost

18 hours ago

Police chief turns off Flock cameras after feds access city data

Mountain View turned off Flock automated license plate readers after federal agencies accessed city data without permission; cameras will stay off pending a Feb. 24 City Council review.

Wine

How to pair wine and chocolate for Valentine's Day

Balance chocolate and wine by matching sweetness and fat, avoiding tannin-on-tannin pairings; prefer high-quality chocolate listing cocoa butter.

Marketing tech

fromAdExchanger

Hold My Holdco; When Growth Goes Down | AdExchanger

Investors expect Q4 results to reveal holiday performance and signal potential M&A among major ad holding companies, with LiveRamp and The Trade Desk as targets.

Marketing tech

Ad Tech Briefing: Amazon launches MCP server for agent-driven advertising

Amazon's MCP server enables AI agents to manage Amazon Ads via a standards-based API layer and prebuilt workflow tools, reducing custom integrations.

Marketing tech

fromMarTech

For ChatGPT ads, behavior matters more than targeting | MarTech

Advertising inside ChatGPT changes marketing because task-focused AI environments require psychologically-aware, helpful ads that respect user goals, attention, and trust.

Privacy technologies

fromFox News

Your phone shares data at night: Here's how to stop it

Smartphones transmit necessary system data and extensive tracking/advertising signals overnight, often sharing sensitive information without clear, informed user consent.

Media industry

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Al Jazeera to reinvent journalism for the digital age: Director General

Shift AI-era focus from speed to context: journalism should add context, counter algorithm-driven polarization, and platforms must be redesigned away from outrage-driven models.

Social media marketing

fromPR Daily

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

LinkedIn adds verified AI skill badges; X's Brand Ranx tracks Super Bowl ad engagement live; Meta enables creator content to be promoted as ads.

Wine

fromSlate Magazine

9 hours ago

There's One Category of Alcohol Taking the Biggest Hit of All. It Should Be the Last.

Americans are drinking less, driving declines in alcohol sales and pushing the industry toward nonalcoholic products while wine faces the steepest slump.

Social media marketing

fromThe Drum

YouGov research: 41% of UK online population becoming bored of social media

Significant portions of UK internet users are losing interest in social media despite high usage; platforms require additional purpose to achieve mass-market marketing impact.

Media industry

fromThe Cipher Brief

Should Western Tech Giants Partner With Pro-Hamas Network Al Jazeera?

Al Jazeera's adoption of Google Cloud's AI program risks amplifying Qatari state-influenced, adversarial news through LLMs without transparency or warning labels.

#vietnam

Remote teams

Vietnam Is Becoming the New Hotspot for Remote Workers, Replacing Bali

Remote teams

Vietnam Is Becoming the New Hotspot for Remote Workers, Replacing Bali

Remote teams

Vietnam Is Becoming the New Hotspot for Remote Workers, Replacing Bali

Remote teams

Vietnam Is Becoming the New Hotspot for Remote Workers, Replacing Bali

Remote teams

Vietnam Is Becoming the New Hotspot for Remote Workers, Replacing Bali

Remote teams

Vietnam Is Becoming the New Hotspot for Remote Workers, Replacing Bali

more#vietnam

Major League Baseball

fromBattery Power

15 hours ago

Atlanta Braves News: Future of Braves TV, Battery Power Top 30 Propsects, More

The Braves plan to launch their own TV network to control game distribution and retain a larger share of broadcast revenue while other teams link to MLB.

Privacy technologies

fromExchangewire

Axeptio Launches Global Privacy Control (GPC) Support to Strengthen Compliance with US Privacy Regulations

Axeptio added Global Privacy Control detection to its CMP to automatically honor browser opt-out signals and help businesses comply with US privacy laws.

Major League Baseball

fromMLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: Cardinals, Arb Decisions, MLBTR Chat

Cardinals traded Brendan Donovan in a three-way deal for prospects and picks led by RHP Jurrangelo Cijntje; arbitration rulings and MLBTR chat developments follow.

Food & drink

fromTasting Table

15 hours ago

The Seafood Restaurant That Makes Virginia's Longest Pier Worth The Walk - Tasting Table

Ocean View Fishing Pier in Virginia is a nearly 1,700-foot seafood-focused pier offering dining, live music, happy hours, on-pier fishing, and event accommodations.

Books

fromSlate Magazine

The Women Who Made George Saunders A Wife Guy

George Saunders' childhood praise and confidence, plus transformative experiences and setbacks, ultimately propelled him to achieve his dream of becoming a successful novelist.

Food & drink

fromEater NY

L'Industrie Pizzeria Is Opening in Little Italy Next to Ferrara Bakery

L'Industrie is opening a third NYC location next to Ferrara; Greenpoint's Nura will close February 15; the tuna melt is experiencing renewed acclaim.

Major League Baseball

fromDodger Blue

MLB News: Bob Costas Returning To NBC After Retiring

Bob Costas returns to NBC Sports to host the Sunday Night Baseball pregame as NBC resumes MLB broadcasts with expanded rights and star talent.

fromThe Drum

1 hour ago

Cashing in on Twitter: Sales director Bruce Daisley explains how the micro-blogging site will make money

It's great working on a product that has a massive amount of consumer affection and we're just taking it to become a successful business. We're in a really exciting position where after a few years we've found that a lot of brands and marketers are very keen to use the platform already. We're going out and talking to them and they already know about the platform, they just want to know how they can use it more effectively.

Books

White River Crossing by Ian McGuire review colonial greed drives a doomed hunt for gold

White River Crossing portrays greed, deception and imperial exploitation during the 1766 Hudson's Bay Company gold expedition from Prince of Wales Fort.

Food & drink

fromEater NY

1 hour ago

An Ambitious New American Spot Reopens as a Neighborhood Restaurant

Confidant reopens in Brooklyn Heights on Feb 4 with an expanded menu, pastry program, and an adjacent bakery-pizza shop Lou & Bev's opening in spring.

Books

fromThe Atlantic

Seven Books to Read When You Have No Time to Read

Choosing absorbing, conveniently divisible books and small daily habits enables busy people to make consistent reading progress without strict goals.

Environment

fromTheregister

1 hour ago

DoE oks next-gen nuclear to skip full environmental reviews

The Department of Energy allows many advanced nuclear reactors to qualify for a categorical exclusion, enabling streamlined NEPA reviews when certain conditions are met.

#pfas

11 hours ago

Environment

Environmentalists decry crushingly disappointing' Pfas action plan for UK

Environment

How forever chemicals' in drinking water could be reduced under new government plans

11 hours ago

Environment

Environmentalists decry crushingly disappointing' Pfas action plan for UK

Environment

How forever chemicals' in drinking water could be reduced under new government plans

more#pfas

Wine

Miss Manners: Is it true that I shouldn't say waitress?

Language and etiquette evolve; gendered job titles fall out of common use, and gifts should be chosen with recipients' circumstances in mind.

Writing

fromUFC

Fight By Fight Preview | UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira

Thomas Gerbasi teased the narrator about their enduring passion for the sport, its athletes, and the week-to-week excitement that never dimmed after a decade.

Writing

fromDefector

The Crossword, Feb. 2: Hard Act To Follow | Defector

Rebecca Goldstein and Kelsey Dixon constructed the Monday crossword, edited by Hoang-Kim Vu, with a lighthearted Atlanta babysitter rumor and an AVCX partnership.

Writing

The pet I'll never forget: Cocolo, the donkey who arrived unexpectedly at our door

A family acquires a donkey named Cocolo in Jerusalem, creating vivid childhood memories, neighborhood tensions, and eventual separation when Cocolo is sent to a farm.

English Premier League

fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

3 days ago

Liverpool v Newcastle United: Premier League live

Liverpool and Newcastle play a Premier League match shaped by Champions League stakes; Chelsea recovered to level 2-2 with West Ham late at Stamford Bridge.

English Premier League

from101GREATGOALS.COM

4 days ago

FPL 2025/26: The Ultimate Chip Strategy Guide -Master the Blanks, Doubles, and Chaos Ahead

Plan chip usage around scheduled blanks and double gameweeks to exploit fixture disruption and maximize points during the season run-in.

English Premier League

fromSoccer News

4 days ago

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank not happy with squad situation as January window nears its end (Video) - Soccer News

Tottenham Hotspur's squad is thinner than at the start of the year due to injuries and player departures during the January winter transfer window.

Europe news

6 days ago

Russian State TV Host, Famed Ballet Dancer Hit By New EU Sanctions

The EU imposed sanctions on prominent Russian state TV figures and other pro-Kremlin individuals under measures addressing Russia's destabilizing activities, including asset freezes and visa bans.

Europe news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

2 weeks ago

Tymoshenko vs Zelenskyy: Political clash over graft rocks wartime Ukraine

Yulia Tymoshenko faces bribery charges and is accused of obstructing cabinet appointments, clashing with President Zelenskyy and potentially weakening wartime governance.

Europe news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

2 weeks ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,423

Russian forces continued offensive operations, seizing settlements, striking energy and military targets, causing civilian casualties, widespread power outages, and prompting emergency repairs and humanitarian concerns.

London food

fromTime Out London

The 10 London restaurants that were added to the Michelin Guide in January 2026

Several London restaurants—including a Filipino bistro, Bonheur, Corenucopia and Mayfair seafood—were added to the Michelin Guide ahead of the January star ceremony.

Golden State Warriors

20 hours ago

Steph Curry ruled out for Warriors' game with 76ers over knee injury

Steph Curry is sidelined with patellofemoral pain syndrome and will rest until cleared by team doctor Rick Celebrini; All-Star and game availability remain uncertain.

London music

fromTime Out London

The 15 best London gigs and concerts in February 2026

February in London offers diverse live music: arena pop, cult club residencies, sweaty guitar shows, plus headliners such as Deftones and RAYE.

DevOps

fromDevOps.com

9 hours ago

Top 15 DevOps Trends to Watch in 2026 - DevOps.com

Adopting modern DevOps practices and trends—like Kubernetes, serverless, AIOps, DevSecOps, and GitOps—improves deployment speed, resource efficiency, and security.

London food

fromTime Out London

This old-school trattoria in Bethnal Green is officially London's best new restaurant

Tiella in Bethnal Green is currently London’s top new restaurant, offering regional Italian classics and acclaimed hospitality under chef Dara Klein.

Manchester City

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

Last-minute VIP tickets to see Manchester City vs Newcastle from just 79

Manchester City host Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg, holding a 2-0 aggregate lead and entering as strong favourites to reach the final.

New York City

fromStreetsblog

Tuesday's Headlines: 'Stop Super Speeders' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City may require speed-limiting devices for repeat speed-camera offenders, but implementation details and enforcement mechanisms remain unresolved.

New York City

fromIntelligencer

Mamdani May Be About to Pick the Wrong Fight

Zohran Mamdani blames former mayor Eric Adams's underbudgeting for creating a $12 billion budget crisis that undermines city services.

#data-driven-marketing

Marketing

Mountain Dew, Billups and Sky Sports are some of the winners of this year's Digiday Marketing and Advertising Awards Europe

Marketing

Mountain Dew, Billups and Sky Sports are some of the winners of this year's Digiday Marketing and Advertising Awards Europe

Marketing

Mountain Dew, Billups and Sky Sports are some of the winners of this year's Digiday Marketing and Advertising Awards Europe

more#data-driven-marketing

Marketing

Mountain Dew, Billups and Sky Sports are some of the winners of this year's Digiday Marketing and Advertising Awards Europe

Manchester City

from101GREATGOALS.COM

Manchester City: Guardiola takes swipe at critics and says clubs that spend more need to match their success

Manchester City's on-field achievements outweigh their relative net transfer spending, ranking seventh in Premier League net spend over the past five years.

Mindfulness

fromBustle

Here's Your Horoscope For Tuesday, February 3

Embrace unexpected change as Uranus turns direct; prioritize completing tasks, do less when the moon neighbors the south node, and release what no longer serves.

Europe politics

EU open minded' about Britain rejoining customs union, bloc's finance chief says

The EU is open to a UK customs union, but the UK government rejects it; talks include reducing food checks and defence loan access.

Manchester City

fromESPN.com

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Pressure on Man City's big-spending Premier League rivals - Pep Guardiola

Manchester City ranks seventh in net spend since 2021, placing pressure on six higher-spending rivals to win more trophies.

Golden State Warriors

fromsfist.com

18 hours ago

Warriors Reportedly Leading Sweepstakes to Trade for NBA Mega-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Golden State Warriors are aggressively pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo, willing to trade four first-round picks to pair him with Steph Curry for a title push.

Arts

M.F. Husain in Qatar: bridging Asia and the Arab world

M.F. Husain became India's leading modern artist, rooted in Indian traditions, later adopting Qatari citizenship and spending his final years abroad.

Arts

fromwww.npr.org

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

What should we watch next? Share your movie recommendations with us

Ask for movie recommendations tailored to a viewer who loved Sinners, including films with related themes, creators, or cast, for publication before the Oscars.

Arts