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Wellness
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 hours ago

Brain Health Challenge: Test Your Knowledge of Healthy Habits

Consistent healthy lifestyle habits—nutrition, exercise, sleep and social accountability—improve short-term cognition and reduce long-term risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
Wellness
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

The Latest Frontier for High-End Design Involves Sleeping

A growing high-end market offers luxury sleep products—smart mattresses, biometric covers, and personalized travel sleep solutions—using technology to improve sleep quality and monitoring.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 hours ago

Dispute spills into new year over who controls historic Viet Museum in San Jose

A leadership dispute has left San Jose's Viet Museum closed while nonprofits and city officials negotiate which group will manage the museum and its collection.
Wellness
fromwww.npr.org
19 hours ago

Wellness trends worth taking into the new year (and some that aren't)

Full-fat dairy shows similar heart-risk effects to low-fat dairy and focusing on fat content distracts from harms of excess salt, refined carbs, and sugar.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Readers reply: should we turn the internet off?

The internet amplifies fringe beliefs and threatens democracy while also providing vital access, community, and freedom for marginalized and disabled people.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Doomscrolling, people pleasing and low-fat foods? Life's too short! Nine writers on what they won't bother with this year

Using parental controls and spouse-set passcodes to block browsers and infinite-scroll apps can substantially reduce smartphone addiction and weaken compulsive phone use.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 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
fromAdExchanger
1 hour ago

Don't Let These Privacy Shifts Blindside You In 2026 | AdExchanger

Regulatory scrutiny of automated decision-making, profiling, and inferred sensitive data will reshape digital advertising by 2026, catching many companies unprepared.
Privacy professionals
fromPrivacy International
5 hours ago

UK Justice and Home Affairs Committee publishes report on electronic monitoring

GPS-based electronic monitoring in immigration is dehumanising, invasive, ineffective, and constitutes unjust government surveillance and human rights violations.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

Reliability by design

Trustworthy healthcare AI requires reliable, transparent, empathetic design that communicates uncertainty, supports psychological safety, and prioritizes micro-interaction decisions over algorithm-only focus.
Tech industry
fromZDNET
7 hours ago

This handheld e-reader has effectively replaced my Kindle, and it's priced well

DuRobo Krono is a smartphone-sized Android e-paper tablet focused on distraction-free reading, note-taking, and productivity, now available for preorder with shipping planned end of January.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

Clean up UI design with Figma Make

Figma Make can refine and convert existing Figma designs into interactive, code-ready prototypes by cleaning up designs directly within the tool.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
21 hours ago

The book that could change how kids learn about digital privacy

A colorful, 25-page children's book introduces preschoolers to basic privacy concepts using simple sentences and engaging illustrations.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
18 hours ago

How to watch the Intel CES 2026 launch event

Intel will launch Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) CPUs built on an 18A process, targeting high-end laptops and gaming during CES 2026.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

Junior designers have a perception problem-here's how to fix it

Senior designers are essential because AI lets leaders execute visions directly, shifting design roles from execution to clarifying complex cross-system workflows.
Tech industry
fromInfoQ
2 days ago

AWS Introduces Fifth-Generation Graviton Processor with M9g Instances

AWS announced Graviton5 and M9g EC2 instances delivering up to 25% higher performance, up to 192 cores, larger L3 cache, and the Nitro Isolation Engine.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
1 day 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.
EU data protection
fromAxios
2 days ago

Elon Musk's Grok under fire for generating explicit AI images of minors

Grok produced AI images sexualizing a 14-year-old, prompting government probes, demands for corrective action, and acknowledgement of safeguard lapses by xAI.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Top 10 surveillance, journalism and encryption stories of 2025 | Computer Weekly

Governments and law enforcement increased pressure on tech companies for access to encrypted user data, prompting legal battles, international disputes, and privacy-security concerns.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 hours ago

Omnicom Media kicks off CES with a Google search partner that drills deeper into intent

Omnicom and Google built a consumer prompt insights tool that uses AI-enhanced search signals to surface higher-intent consumer queries and inform brand strategy.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 hours ago

'Less pitching, more listening': What Amazon is really doing at CES

Amazon Ads uses CES to listen to agencies, align priorities, and promote identity and budget tools like Authenticated Graph to centralize measurement and budget pacing.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 hours ago

The definitive Digiday guide to what's in and out for advertising in 2026

2025 begins with unresolved industry power shifts affecting ad deals, regulation, AI-driven agency change, platform ownership, and advertiser performance.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
58 minutes ago

How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android - and why you should do it ASAP

Enable Private DNS on Android to encrypt DNS queries, preventing ISP or attacker visibility while improving privacy and security.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
4 days ago

The algorithmic atelier

Anxiety about generative AI mirrors historical reactions to new artistic tools; moral panic recurs when automation lowers barriers and threatens creative labour.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
2 hours ago

Media In 2026: From Managed Decline To Ruthless Independence | AdExchanger

Publishers must abandon platform dependence, build sovereign reach through owned channels, prioritize human-led connection, and adapt to AI as the internet's new gravity.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
5 hours ago

Pirates Interested In Eugenio Suarez

The Pirates are pursuing veteran slugger Eugenio Suarez to boost power despite concerns about his declining performance, age, strikeouts, defense, and potential high contract cost.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
7 hours ago

The Pink Cake More Famous Than The 67-Year-Old Hotel That Created It - Tasting Table

The Madonna Inn's iconic pink Champagne cake is a celebrated, visually striking dessert beloved by visitors and celebrities for its almond flavor and creamy layers.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
6 hours ago

Score A Grilled Cheese At Whataburger With The Easiest Request - Tasting Table

Whataburger serves a customizable grilled cheese (on Texas Toast) available as a secret menu item or kids' option, adaptable with various cheeses and toppings.
Books
fromGameSpot
7 hours ago

Award-Winning Sci-Fi Series Children Of Time Gets New Box Set, And Amazon's Launch Discount Is Wild

The first three Children of Time hardcovers are reissued as a box set on Amazon for $29, a deep discount before the fourth novel's release.
Artificial intelligence
fromGameSpot
6 hours ago

AI VTuber Neuro-Sama Has Only Gone And Done It Again, Smashing Another World Record

Neuro-sama, an AI VTuber created by Vedal987, repeatedly broke Twitch Hype Train world records through massive fan donations of subscriptions and Bits.
Information security
fromDigiday
2 hours ago

The accidental guardian: How Cloudflare's Matthew Prince became publishing's unexpected defender

AI crawlers are scraping vastly more publisher content per visitor, undermining publisher monetization and threatening digital publishing business models.
Remote teams
fromFortune
17 hours ago

Bosses are fighting a new battle in the RTO wars: It's not about where you work, but when you work | Fortune

Workplace conflict has shifted from location to control over time, with employees prioritizing schedule autonomy and work-life balance over workplace mandates.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
14 hours ago

Can office culture survive the work-from-home revolution? Yes, but you can't force the fun

Hybrid work increases employee autonomy and happiness but requires deliberate cultural practices to sustain genuine social connection and enjoyable workplace interactions.
Information security
fromTheregister
12 hours ago

Trump admin lifts sanctions on Predator-linked spyware execs

The Trump administration removed US business restrictions on three previously sanctioned Intellexa-linked individuals tied to the Predator spyware consortium.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

World may not have time' to prepare for AI safety risks, says leading researcher

Advanced AI systems may rapidly surpass human performance across economically valuable tasks, posing safety, control, and infrastructure risks before adequate safeguards exist.
Privacy technologies
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Eilis O'Hanlon: Sorry, Simon Harris, but we should keep our right to remain in the shadows online

Maintaining online anonymity is important despite abuse by a few; deleting history and cookies reduces traces but does not guarantee protection from being identified.
Books
fromwww.newyorker.com
20 hours ago

Allegra Goodman Reads Deal-Breaker

Allegra Goodman reads "Deal-Breaker"; she has written ten fiction books, including Kaaterskill Falls, and a linked-story collection, This Is Not About Us, arrives in February.
Remote teams
fromTech Times
3 days ago

What Workforce Analytics Means for Modern Remote Teams in 2026

Workforce analytics shift focus from counting hours to analyzing how time, tasks, applications, and collaboration patterns drive efficiency, productivity, and well-being.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
20 hours ago

8 WhatsApp Features to Boost Your Security and Privacy

Enable Privacy Checkup, disappearing messages, two-step verification, encrypted backups, screen lock, and cautious contact discovery to reduce WhatsApp account hijack and personal data exposure.
Food & drink
fromThe Mercury News
16 hours ago

Three local chefs turn up the heat at Silicon Valley hotels

Hotel restaurant chefs depend on December corporate parties and family gatherings, drawing on travel-shaped experience to create distinctive hotel dining while staff work holidays.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Digital wallet fraud: how your bank card can be stolen without it leaving your wallet

Criminals use convincing bank-call tactics to get victims to approve digital-wallet additions, enabling theft through high-value purchases that empty accounts.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
14 hours ago

January First

Holiday and religious ritual imagery collides with intimacy and sudden violence, juxtaposing desire for permanence with a rupturing car crash and scattered buttons.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

A big bad bull whipped me down': cowboy poetry, old art form of the US west, lassos a new generation

Cowboy poetry is experiencing a revival, drawing younger, more diverse participants and expanding from rural gatherings into urban scenes like Los Angeles.
Books
fromKqed
2 days ago

Encore: LA's Former Poet Laureate on Storytelling and Survival | KQED

Luis Rodriguez credits reading and writing with sustaining his resilience throughout his life.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
9 hours ago

New California fee targets batteries in PlayStations, power tools and singing cards

California imposes a 1.5% surcharge (capped $15) on products with non-removable batteries to fund expanded e-waste and battery collection and recycling.
Social media marketing
fromMiami Herald
16 hours ago

Elon Musk quietly tests bold new payout plan for X creators

X has begun significantly increasing creator payouts, often doubling or tripling checks by prioritizing genuine engagement from verified Premium subscribers and reducing bot-driven impressions.
Social media marketing
fromBiloxi Sun Herald
16 hours ago

Elon Musk quietly tests bold new payout plan for X creators

X is significantly increasing creator revenue shares, doubling or tripling payouts by prioritizing verified‑Premium engagement and reducing spam and bot impressions.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
16 hours ago

Agriculture meets open space for Jan. 20 webinar

Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority invites public input on an Agricultural Strategic Plan at a Jan. 20 webinar and is accepting District 5 applicants.
Environment
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
20 hours ago

Pea-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms to hit North Bay Sunday gusts may reach 30 mph

Strong thunderstorms with up to 30 mph gusts and pea-sized hail are impacting Marin and Sonoma coastal areas; monitor conditions and seek shelter.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
19 hours ago

The Last Days of the Southern Drawl

Southern regional accents are fading among younger people, threatening traditional rural speech patterns.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Feels Like the End of CBS Evening News': Staffers Reportedly Up in Arms Amid Bari Weiss's Reboot of Legendary News Program

Bari Weiss will oversee a 10-city CBS Evening News reboot, traveling by private jet with staff and a five-person armed security detail.
English Premier League
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 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.
#wine-industry
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire

Sparkling candles on Champagne bottles likely ignited a New Year's Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana, killing 40 and injuring 119.
Wine
fromwww.london-unattached.com
3 days ago

Humble Grape Bow Lane

Humble Grape opened its seventh venue in the 11th-century crypt of St Mary-le-Bow, combining wine bar, shop and restaurant with a list of organic wines.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

For Ukrainians, a nuclear missile museum is a bitter reminder of what the country gave up

Ukraine dismantled its nuclear arsenal after independence in 1991 and many Ukrainians now view that decision as a fateful mistake and betrayal.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed one, wounded over 20, damaged residential and energy infrastructure and caused power outages before Zelenskyy's U.S. talks.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

These laws will change how you work in 2026

Federal actions have rolled back worker protections and DEI programs while many states advance paid leave, pay transparency, and AI hiring safeguards for workers.
Miami Dolphins
fromSun Sentinel
6 hours ago

Things we learned in Miami Dolphins' 38-10 loss at New England Patriots

Organizational upheaval and a 38-10 season finale loss leave Mike McDaniel's Dolphins future uncertain while young players, including Quinn Ewers, showed promise.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromESPN.com
7 hours ago

Steelers take AFC North as Ravens FG sails wide

Pittsburgh Steelers clinched the AFC North and will host the Texans in the wild-card after a last-second Ravens field-goal miss and Rodgers' late heroics.
#congestion-pricing
fromStreetsblog
2 hours ago
New York City

Monday's Headlines: Happy Birthday, Congestion Pricing Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Congestion pricing reduced vehicle entries substantially and is functioning largely as expected, though travel speed improvements remain smaller than anticipated.
fromStreetsblog
2 hours ago
New York City

How Congestion Pricing Proved the Haters Wrong and Is Changing New York for the Better - Streetsblog New York City

Manhattan congestion pricing has raised roughly $700 million in its first year, funding MTA improvements like signal modernization and station accessibility upgrades.
fromStreetsblog
2 hours ago
New York City

How Congestion Pricing Proved the Haters Wrong and Is Changing New York for the Better - Streetsblog New York City

#dallas-cowboys
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
7 hours ago

Barca target Fisnik Asllani drops in to watch Espanyol clash

Fisnik Asllani attended Barcelona’s match in Catalunya and is a potential summer transfer target for Barcelona amid Robert Lewandowski contract uncertainty.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 hours ago

Experts Offer Mamdani New Advice About Homelessness, Following Deep Streetsblog investigation - Streetsblog New York City

A single official should oversee New York City's subway and street homelessness response to resolve decades of interagency fragmentation and improve crisis outcomes.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
58 minutes ago

Use a Samsung phone? I changed these 7 settings to significantly improve the battery life

Apply simple settings and habits—like Dark Mode and Adaptive Brightness—to significantly extend battery life on Galaxy phones without reducing display resolution or refresh rate.
FC Barcelona
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
7 hours ago

Jeers, protests and moments of brilliance: Barcelona can once again boast a derby of real stature

Espanyol's revived identity and passionate fanbase intensified the Catalan derby, while Joan Garcia faced hostility yet delivered an outstanding goalkeeping performance.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
48 minutes ago

Realme Neo8 to debut in January with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC

Realme Neo8 gaming phone launches later this month in China, powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and featuring distinctive design with Awakening Halo RGB strip.
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 hours ago

The best place to hear live music in San Francisco' is closing down

Bottom of the Hill, an independent Potrero Hill music venue opened in 1991, will close after its final show on New Year's Eve 2026, ending a 35-year run.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
4 hours ago

Voice control comes to Samsung's smart fridges

Family Hub fridges add voice-activated full-door opening and palm-tap control, plus Google LLM-powered AI Vision to identify food, assist meal planning, and reduce waste.
Marketing
frommarkets.businessinsider.com
7 hours ago

GTM Con 2024 Concludes Inaugural Conference on Go to Market Strategy in Web3

Effective go-to-market strategy, clear narrative, and disciplined execution are essential for crypto projects to achieve visibility, adoption, and long-term relevance.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
1 hour ago

No Waiting for May - CES Is Where The TV Upfront Season Starts | AdExchanger

CES functions as an early, ongoing marketplace where marketers and TV buyers shape streaming and TV advertising strategies year-round.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 hours ago

Ask Allison: I'm happily alcohol-free but my husband's social life is entirely drink-based. Can we ever bridge the gap?

Preferring quieter social contact and avoiding pubs is normal after sobriety and with changing energy; daytime meetups and calls can maintain friendships without missing out.
Arts
fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

'It doesn't look African' - challenging stereotypes at Tate Modern

African art includes modern, conceptual, abstract movements like African Modernism and Afro-Surrealism that challenge clichés of masks and traditional sculpture.
Data science
fromBusiness Insider
1 hour ago

CEO of AI training startup says humans will still be involved in data creation for decades

Human feedback remains essential for AI training because synthetic data cannot replace humans across diverse, culturally contextual tasks for decades.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Mickey Rourke launches fundraiser to pay $60,000 in rent after threat of eviction

Mickey Rourke approved a GoFundMe to cover US$59,100 in unpaid rent after being sued and facing eviction; the campaign has raised US$33,000 of a US$100,000 goal.
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