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Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
5 hours ago

Airbnb CEO says he was self-conscious about working out when he first got to Silicon Valley. Times have changed.

The tech community has embraced fitness, and bodybuilding principles like daily consistency apply to entrepreneurship.
Wellness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 hours ago

Horoscopes Jan. 16, 2026: Richard T. Jones, emotions, money and communication will collide this year

Emotions, money and communication will collide this year; choose words carefully, verify expectations, establish ground rules and follow proper protocols.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
18 hours ago

This teenager who wrote a research paper on how AI could impact teen jobs

AI is replacing common teenage jobs like retail and food service through kiosks and self-checkout, reducing summer and entry-level employment opportunities for teens.
Wellness
fromBerlin Art Link
16 hours ago

Review 'Arts of the Earth' at Guggenheim Bilbao | Berlin Art Link

Guggenheim Bilbao's 'Arts of the Earth' showcases six decades of soil-based art and museum-wide sustainability practices framing health and environmental repair as communal labor.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
3 hours ago

ImOn Communications announces completion of Cedar Rapids, Iowa fiber upgrade

Cedar Rapids now has a 100% fiber-to-the-home network offering residential 2 Gbps and 5 Gbps service, replacing hybrid fiber-coaxial infrastructure.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Crypto scams took $17 billion last year. 2026 could be even worse

Crypto fraud surged in 2025, with about $17 billion stolen, impersonation scams up 1,400%, and evolving scam tactics emerging alongside broader crypto adoption.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Wolf's dinner preserved in Siberia for 14,400 years sheds light on woolly rhino

A woolly rhinoceros genome was recovered from partially digested tissue inside a 14,400-year-old mummified wolf cub, providing genetic data from near the species' extinction.
Digital life
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Chinese app Are You Dead?' to change name after surge in popularity

A Chinese solo-living safety app, Sileme (Are You Dead?), rebranded to Demumu and added a small subscription after going viral to help cover rising costs.
fromNature
1 week ago

Electrochemical defluorinative Matteson-type homologation - Nature

The Matteson homologation, first developed in 1980, elongates carbon chains by insertion into a C−B bond. 1 This versatile reaction traditionally requires three steps: carbanion formation, nucleophilic addition to organoboron, and a thermo- or Lewis acid-promoted boronate rearrangement. These processes often demand exacting conditions, including cryogenic temperatures and handling of air- and moisture-sensitive reagents. 2,3 Here, we report a Matteson-type homologation which integrates these three transformations into a one-pot electrochemical process.
UX design
fromMedium
2 hours ago

AI Tools Designers Should Stick With in 2026

Successful designers in 2026 will combine design skills with engineering knowledge, using AI-enabled tools to build, ship, and implement interactive production-ready interfaces.
UX design
fromMedium
3 days ago

UI Design with Nano Banana Pro

Nano Banana Pro excels at UI design with 99% text accuracy, spatial layout understanding, and 4K output, making it ideal for high-fidelity UI creation.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
14 hours ago

Meta has discontinued its metaverse for work, too

Meta will discontinue Horizon Workrooms, stop selling Quest commercial SKUs and managed services, and has cut Reality Labs while shutting multiple VR studios and projects.
UX design
fromMedium
2 hours ago

Why "Good" UX portfolios NEVER get Interviews in 2026 (11 Hiring Red Flags)

Portfolios must quickly communicate role fit, seniority via decision structure and operating range, plus clear before-after impact, or reviewers discard them.
Tech industry
fromInfoWorld
6 hours ago

Caught in the great SaaS squeeze

Enterprise vendors are mandating cloud-only SaaS, phasing out on-premises ERP and shifting control, costs, security, and innovation to vendor-hosted platforms.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
12 hours ago

TSMC sees no signs of the AI boom slowing

TSMC expects multiyear AI-driven demand growth, plans massive capital spending, and anticipates passing rising manufacturing costs through higher chip prices.
#tiktok
EU data protection
fromTheregister
5 hours ago

Carlsberg brute-forcable wristbands expose customer data

Carlsberg exhibition visitor names, images and videos were exposed due to brute-forceable wristband ID format allowing mass access.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 hour ago

Campbell resident loses $500,000 in investment scam

Saratoga residents experienced identity theft and online scams involving investment account access and fake vehicle/sauna sales, with attempted losses totaling roughly $35,485.
Privacy professionals
fromPCWorld
44 minutes ago

Do not reply! These text messages are pure cost traps

Replying to unsolicited prize or urgent SMS messages and calling or texting specified premium numbers can incur immediate, high charges on your mobile bill.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
21 hours ago

Retail Media's Growing Influence On Retail | AdExchanger

Retailers increasingly rely on retail-media advertising for margins while in-store experiences add friction and regulators focus privacy enforcement on kids, health, and AI.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
5 hours ago

CTV Is Stuck In Its Growing Pains. Can AI Save the Day? | AdExchanger

CTV advertising still struggles with frequency capping and measurement while AI becomes ubiquitous and data partnerships aim to connect viewing and purchasing signals.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 hours ago

RondoDox botnet exploits HPE OneView vulnerability on a massive scale

RondoDox botnet rapidly escalated automated exploitation of critical, unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2025-37164 in HPE OneView, causing tens of thousands of attack attempts.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 hours ago

RondoDox botnet exploits critical HPE OneView bug

RondoDox is conducting mass automated exploitation of HPE OneView CVE-2025-37164, producing tens of thousands of attack attempts and delivering malware.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
2 hours ago

B2B marketers trust AI for execution but not strategy | MarTech

B2B marketers primarily use AI for execution and productivity while largely distrusting it for strategic tasks like brand positioning.
Marketing tech
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
3 hours ago

Microsoft Advertising Announces Share Of Voice Metrics, Asset Group-Level URL Options, Customer Acquisition Goals & Much More

Microsoft Advertising released updates: open-beta customer acquisition goals, SOV metrics, asset-group URL/tracking templates, increased Search Theme limit, Content Targeting GA, and RSA autogenerated assets.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
32 minutes ago

Adaptability is the new job security and 4 more future AI trends from EY's global chief innovation officer | Fortune

AI adoption hinges on accessible, high-quality data while agentic AI and workforce reskilling transform enterprises amid fragmented policies and synthetic-data challenges.
Remote teams
fromThe Business of Fashion
10 hours ago

Fashion Is Done With Remote Work

Return-to-office mandates are spreading across fashion and retail as companies cite collaboration, culture and productivity concerns, with some using policies to nudge departures.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
5 hours ago

Your Digital Footprint Can Lead Right to Your Front Door

Publicly available personal data on data brokers and directories creates real physical and financial safety risks, requiring active deletion or protection.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerworld
8 hours ago

Google flexes another AI advantage

Google's Gemini Personal Intelligence selectively accesses Gmail, Photos, YouTube, and Search data to provide more personalized, context-aware AI assistance for users.
Privacy technologies
fromSupercar Blondie
3 hours ago

Woman shares clever hack that shows how to find out everything that Google knows about you

Google aggregates detailed personal signals for ad personalization, and users can view and disable that profiling via Ads Settings.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
1 hour ago

Skeptical CMOs are wrong - social media marketing is a powerful tool

Social media is a vital extension of modern marketing that provides unparalleled customer insights and drives growth, trends, and effective brand positioning.
Food & drink
frommiamifoodpug.com
1 week ago

Nom News: January 9, 2026

Kiki on the River launches Kiki in Paris, a Parisian-inspired Sunday brunch with new menu, rosé pairings, fashion pop-up, wellness IVs, DJ, and pink aesthetic.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
6 hours ago

Media startups are hard. Semafor says it's working by targeting politicians, CEOs, and advertisers who want to reach them.

Semafor became profitable in 2025, earning $2 million on $40 million revenue by targeting Washington, DC leaders and monetizing events.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
47 minutes ago

BBC could soon make programmes for release first on YouTube under deal

BBC may produce original programmes for initial release on YouTube to reach younger viewers, prompting licence-fee questions and potential commercial and overseas impacts.
Social media marketing
fromBusiness Insider
6 hours ago

Why the millennials are yearning for 2016 all over Instagram

Millennials are nostalgically reposting 2016-era selfies on Instagram and TikTok, embracing retro filters, analogue aesthetics, and relief from current social pressures.
Social media marketing
fromFortune
3 hours ago

Gen Z's pursuit of the #RichTok lifestyle sends them to social media for investing advice | Fortune

A rising share of Gen Z relies on social media and influencers for investing advice as they pursue early financial independence.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 hours ago

The North End Dine Around Delivers A Full Boston Experience Course By Tasty Course - Tasting Table

The North End Dine Around offers customizable guided food tours of Boston's North End featuring Italian specialties, multi-stop dining, optional market stops, and large-group accommodations.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

CBS News report on ICE officer's injuries drew huge internal concern'

CBS News cited anonymous officials claiming an ICE officer suffered internal torso bleeding after fatally shooting Renee Nicole Good, prompting internal and public skepticism.
#remote-work
fromMedium
2 hours ago
Remote teams

Why remote work stopped working for me

Exclusive remote work reduces interruptions and comfort but erodes relationships, spontaneous collaboration, and creative energy, making hybrid work a better balance.
fromForbes
1 day ago
Remote teams

Top 29 Companies Hiring Remote Jobs In 2026, From FlexJobs Data

Employee bargaining power over remote work plunged in 2026, even as remote hiring rose in targeted fields such as IT, project management, sales, client services, and healthcare.
Food & drink
fromMiami Food Pug
5 hours ago

Nom News: January 16, 2026 - Miami Food Pug

Miami restaurants debuted new dishes and refreshed menus: Niño Gordo expanded Argentine-Asian plates; La Grande Boucherie unveiled a reimagined menu under Chef Emmanuel Niess.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Trump's anti-climate agenda won't just hurt the planet, but American incomes too

Climate change has already reduced US incomes by over ten percent since 2000, producing substantial, ongoing economic costs for Americans.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Indonesia sues six companies over environmental harm in flood zones

Government sues six companies for environmental damage after deadly Sumatra floods, seeking 4.8 trillion rupiah to fund restoration under the polluter-pays principle.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Chosen Family by Madeleine Gray review friends, lovers or something in between?

A complex, humorous portrayal of a lifelong relationship between two women, tracing childhood friendship, betrayal, queer awakening, co-parenting, and mysterious absence.
Wine
fromEater Portland
23 hours ago

OK Omens Is Portland's All-Purpose Dining and Drinking Spot

OK Omens blends serious wine focus—especially riesling—with creative, accessible food, dollar oyster happy hour, approachable atmosphere, and playful cocktails.
Europe news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day ago

EU Calls For Sanctions On Russian State TV Host, Famed Ballet Dancer

The EU is proposing sanctions targeting prominent Russian media figures like Pavel Zarubin for propagandist roles and close ties to Vladimir Putin.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Not keen on feeble nolo wine? Try these instead

Dealcoholised wine cannot replicate alcohol's essential role in aroma, body, texture and balance; substitutes often taste cloying and sparkling non-alcoholic options perform best.
Writing
fromAbove the Law
21 hours ago

Writing Like A Lawyer Without Sounding Like A Lawyer - Above the Law

Lawyers should prioritize clarity, habitual practice, and reader-focused communication over showing expertise or covering every contingency.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault as Spanish prosecutors study the allegations

Spanish prosecutors are investigating allegations that Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted and exploited two former employees at his Caribbean residences.
Wine
fromGrub Street
4 days ago

The Wine-World 'It' Girl Who Wrote a Romance Novel

Eliza Dumais is a Brooklyn-based lifestyle reporter and influential natural-wine advocate known for unstuffy, candid wine commentary and community engagement.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
11 hours ago

Friday's Headlines: Back on Top Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani supports Commissioner Sam Levine's crackdown on delivery apps for alleged worker mistreatment and roadway safety concerns.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 hours ago

Google confirms Android 17 features that should make every fan excited - but I'd love to see these, too

Android 17 will arrive June 2026, focusing on polish and incremental features carried over from Android 16 QPR1 and QPR2.
#jonathan-kuminga
SF music
fromsfist.com
15 hours ago

Mosswood Meltdown Announces 2026 Lineup, Iggy Pop and Bikini Kill Are Headliners

Mosswood Meltdown 2026 features Iggy Pop and Bikini Kill headlining, with Pavement playing a separate July 17 pre-party and tickets already on sale at tiered prices.
fromwww.soccernews.com
10 hours ago

Prediction: Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Starting with the hosts, while Real Sociedad might have a real battle on their hands in the race to book a lucrative European return this season, Pellegrino Matazarro's men have shown some real signs of life on either side of opening the New Year. Extending on their Copa del Rey adventure earlier in the week as they edged past Osasuna following a nail-biting penalty shootout victory,
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
15 hours ago

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights - Game #47 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Nic Roy faces his former team while both clubs note added emotional 'juice,' but Toronto players emphasize team focus and the January grind for points.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
16 hours ago

Daily newsletter 1/15

Man who threw dog poop at LA LGBTQ+ youth center won't be charged; educational institutions adopt or reverse policies restricting transgender rights, increasing LGBTQ+ fear.
National Hockey League
fromESPN.com
15 hours ago

NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, midseason fantasy hockey MVP

Midseason fantasy hockey MVPs are named for each NHL team at the halfway point, highlighting top fantasy contributors and recent breakout performers.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
3 hours ago

Ilya Sorokin steals the show against McDavid and the Oilers with fifth shutout

Ilya Sorokin posted a 35-save shutout as the Islanders won 1-0, while Mathew Barzal recorded his 500th NHL point.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
16 hours ago

Investigators say Samson Nacua took vehicle by mistake

Samson Nacua will not be charged after allegedly taking a car he believed belonged to his brother; deputies asked prosecutors to reject the case.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
15 hours ago

Vanderbilt University buys old CCA campus in Rockridge

Vanderbilt University purchased CCA's San Francisco campus and assumed ownership of the Oakland Rockridge property, creating uncertainty over a stalled housing redevelopment.
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