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#longevity
fromBusiness Insider
14 hours ago
Wellness

A longevity researcher shares his 4 habits for healthy aging, including outdoor stair-climbing and socializing more

Matt Kaeberlein adopted strength training, reduced ultra-processed foods, sugar and alcohol, improved sleep, and strengthened social connections to enhance healthy lifespan and quality of life.
fromBusiness Insider
10 hours ago
Wellness

A longevity researcher changed his routine after visiting an island 'Blue Zone' where people live to 100

Frequent, low-intensity, everyday movement like walking and chores supports mobility, reduces injury risk, and contributes to longer, healthier lives.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
11 hours ago

I moved to the US when I was 14 and launched my own business in 2020. Now, Kim Kardashian is one of my clients.

Strength training empowers women by nurturing and strengthening the body, transforming self-image and helping overcome immigrant-related stress through consistent, supportive exercise.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
20 hours ago

I stopped using my smartphone as an alarm. My sleep and productivity improved almost immediately.

Replacing a smartphone alarm with a $16 analog clock reduced doomscrolling, improved sleep, and encouraged reading, journaling, and leaving the phone outside the bedroom.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
16 hours ago

I switched my smartwatch for an analog one. I feel much calmer.

Switching from a smartwatch to an analog watch reduced constant notification-driven interruptions and anxiety for a luxury car salesman with ADHD.
fromwww.cnbc.com
18 hours ago

A 'quiet revolution': How young people are swapping social media with lunch dates, vinyl records and brick phones

Account manager Matt Richards, 23, deleted all his social media apps from his phone last year, and was surprised to find that his life changed for the better. Richards had been using a smartphone since he was 11 years old and grew up with the device like most Gen Z and millennials. However, in the past few years, he noticed social media didn't feel as fun anymore with artificial-intelligence slop dominating his feed, influencers advertising brands, and constant lifestyle comparison. "I think people
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
16 hours ago

What 6-7,' demons and The Big Bang Theory tell us about prime numbers

73 uniquely satisfies linked positional, reversal, and digit-product properties; mathematicians proved no other prime shares all these Sheldon Prime properties.
OMG science
fromElite Traveler
21 hours ago

Everything You Need To Know About the First Hotel on the Moon

A Silicon Valley startup plans the first inflatable lunar hotel ('v1') for four guests, launching construction in 2029 and opening in 2032 with ECLSS support.
OMG science
fromNature
4 days ago

Regulatory grammar in human promoters uncovered by MPRA-based deep learning - Nature

Massively parallel reporter assays provide cell-type-specific causal training data enabling more direct inference of DNA sequence effects on promoter activity than epigenomic maps.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
5 months ago

Google Escapes Major Antitrust Penalties, Retains Control of Chrome and Android

Google retained control of Chrome and Android while the court banned exclusive search deals, required limited index sharing, and restricted certain app-store tie-ins.
Tech industry
fromFortune
7 hours ago

Next-gen nuclear sees a tipping point as Meta and hyperscalers start dealmaking with Bill Gates' TerraPower, Sam Altman-backed Oklo and more | Fortune

Small modular reactors, Big Tech energy demand, and faster regulation are converging to drive a potential U.S. nuclear revival.
Tech industry
fromFortune
11 hours ago

Anthropic cofounder says studying the humanities will be 'more important than ever' and reveals what the AI company looks for when hiring | Fortune

Human qualities—communication, empathy, curiosity, and critical thinking—will grow more important as AI augments work rather than fully replacing most jobs.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
18 hours ago

Moltbook, the Social Network for AI Agents, Exposed Real Humans' Data

Mobile Fortify isn't designed to verify identities, approved after DHS privacy rules were relaxed; militarized ICE/CBP units and data-broker risks raise safety concerns.
EU data protection
fromYahoo
14 hours ago

Your privacy choices

Yahoo and partners use cookies and technical identifiers for site functionality, authentication, measurement, analytics, and personalized advertising; users can accept, reject, or manage consent.
EU data protection
fromDbmaestro
4 years ago

5 Pillars of Database Compliance Automation |

Continuous Database Compliance Automation integrates compliance and security checks into DevOps pipelines, reducing human error, lowering non-compliance costs, and improving consistency and accountability.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
19 hours ago

Those unsolicited credit card offers in your mailbox leave you vulnerable. Here's how to get them to stop

Unsolicited mailed credit card offers are legal, generated from credit bureau data, and can create financial and identity vulnerability if handled improperly.
Privacy professionals
fromSlate Magazine
16 hours ago

Help! We Just Dodged an Obvious Scam Call. But One Thing the Scammer Said Has Us Extremely Worried.

A man is falsely credited as the named creator of an Islamophobic book under his name, risking career and reputation; he seeks removal.
UX design
fromblog.logrocket.com
1 day ago

Linear vs. non-linear design: Which is better and when? - LogRocket Blog

Linear-style UIs preserve contrast, affordances, and clear structure while meeting WCAG 2.2 across light, dark, and high-contrast modes.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

The return of the intuitive designer in the age of AI

Intuition in design emerges from implicit expertise and unconscious pattern recognition, enabling rapid, elegant, user-centred, and buildable solutions that distinguish great designers.
UX design
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

The Design Mistake That's Quietly Weakening Your Brand

Good design reduces cognitive load, signals clarity and reliability, aligns organizational thinking, accelerates decisions, and prevents user confusion to improve conversion, retention, and adoption.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

The Last Straw' for Will Lewis at The Washington Post? Jeff Bezos Reportedly Hated His Callous' Super Bowl Partying After Massive Layoffs

Jeff Bezos pushed out Washington Post CEO Will Lewis after Lewis attended Super Bowl festivities while overseeing roughly 300 layoffs, angering newsroom and senior management.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
4 hours ago

The AI-Driven Scoreboard That Could Reshape Super Bowl Ads

An AI-powered, real-time ranking system from X will replace traditional Ad Meter measures to evaluate Super Bowl ads using social activity and engagement.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Haiti's transitional council hands power to US-backed prime minister

Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council transferred power to Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime amid gang-dominated insecurity, US intervention, council infighting, and plans to organise national elections.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 hours ago

I replaced Google Maps with a free alternative that doesn't track me (or kill my phone battery)

CoMaps provides a free, open-source, privacy-first, offline-capable map app with voice-guided directions and lower battery use than Google Maps.
World news
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Malaysia sees 2026 as a year of 'execution' as Anwar administration tries to lock in policy gains | Fortune

Malaysia will prioritize disciplined execution of RMK13 in 2026, using digital tracking to deliver policy outcomes before the 2028 general election.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Why has food become another joyless way to self-optimise? | Emma Beddington

Affluent food culture has shifted eating from pleasure to functional nutrient-tracking, producing anxiety and compelled consumption of health-focused, unpleasant products.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

Ketchup Is The Unexpected Star Of This Retro Japanese Pasta - Tasting Table

Napolitan is a yoshoku dish of soft, chilled spaghetti tossed in a ketchup-based sauce with sausage, bell peppers, onions, and often mushrooms.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
4 hours ago

5 Aldi Jalapeno Products To Pick Up On Your Next Trip And 2 To Avoid - Tasting Table

Aldi sells several tasty, affordable jalapeño-infused products — most deliver balanced heat, good flavor, and strong value; Happy Farms habanero jack cheese sticks stand out.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

No end in sight' to Britain's wet weather as dozens of flood warnings issued

Widespread heavy rain and flooding continue across Great Britain, with dozens of flood warnings and persistent showers forecast through midweek.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Sea puppy pancakes': what it's like to pat a 300kg wild stingray

Wild stingray encounters near Gisborne allow close, safe interaction with large, affectionate eagle rays and short-tailed stingrays, transforming visitors' perceptions.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 months ago

Security Breaches Found in AI-Powered Repair Tool Wondershare RepairIt

Wondershare RepairIt stored user files unencrypted in cloud storage and hardcoded permissive access tokens, enabling attackers to tamper AI models and execute supply chain attacks.
Environment
fromArs Technica
17 hours ago

Under Trump, EPA's enforcement of environmental laws collapses, report finds

Environmental enforcement has declined sharply under the Trump administration, with fewer lawsuits, lower penalties, and reduced regulatory actions harming public health protections.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
22 hours ago

Why brands need to channel community spirit in the metaverse

The metaverse is an evolving, interoperable virtual environment gaining mainstream attention and offering brands opportunities if they engage authentically and enable cross-platform identity.
Books
fromApartment Therapy
15 hours ago

I Grew Up in a Black Home, Where the Books on Display Meant More Than Decor

A lifelong desire for a book-filled apartment grew from a childhood home where books signified intellect, memory, and emotional expression.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

Why Brands Are Paying Creators Six Figures To Run Their Social Media

Brands are hiring creators as full-time staff to produce authentic, consistent social content, gaining owned audiences and high engagement beyond one-off influencer campaigns.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Never mind the lit-bros: Infinite Jest is a true classic at 30

Infinite Jest attracts a predominantly male, rite-of-passage readership tied to a 'lit-bro' canon centered on male loneliness and anti-social protagonists.
fromThe Drum
6 hours ago

Getting the first word in voice search

Voice search technology has continued to grow of late, bringing many opportunities for brands to explore. In a report published by The University of Hertfordshire and Pi Datametrics, CTO and co-founder, Jonathon Earnshaw, sets out how and when consumers use voice-activated search, also considering the sort of consumers that are most likely to use the technology.
Social media marketing
fromThe Nation
19 hours ago

"Going Natural" in the Age of Facial Optimization

Social pressure and a fast-growing medspa industry drive women to undergo aesthetic procedures to protect perceived cosmetic capital despite anxiety and financial cost.
fromZacks
1 day ago

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Social media marketing
fromUschamber
1 week ago

Social Media Secrets From Five Travel Brands

Successful travel marketing uses storytelling, community, visuals, user-generated content, surprise experiences, and microinfluencers to drive engagement and convert followers into loyal travelers.
#remote-work
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

7 things people do when telling stories that make others tune out immediately without realizing it - Silicon Canals

Storytellers often lose listeners by burying the lead, offering excessive setup, and failing to consider how their words land with the audience.
Wine
fromCN Traveller
1 day ago

In the Maldives, Champagne house Ruinart and contemporary artist Liu Bolin collaborated on a thought-provoking live piece

Maison Ruinart commissioned Liu Bolin for a Maldives residency to merge the islands' natural beauty with a commitment to sustainability through art.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Are There Linguistic Conspiracy Theories?

False etymologies are invented word histories that spread virally and persist like urban legends and conspiracy theories.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,442

Russian attacks continue to degrade Ukraine's energy infrastructure and cause civilian casualties while frontline control remains contested and Ukraine reports heavy military losses.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days 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.
Writing
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago

Two Poems | The Walrus

A widow keeps her late husband's underpants as haunting, domestic relics while a ghostly presence from him recedes as she starts intimacy with someone new.
Wine
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

International White Wine Festival returns to Anderson Valley

Anderson Valley hosts an International White Wine Festival Feb. 14-15 featuring over 40 white and sparkling wine producers, tastings, and special winery events.
Wine
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
3 days ago

International White Wine Festival returns to Anderson Valley

International White Wine Festival returns to Anderson Valley Feb. 14–15 with over 40 producers showcasing Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay and international white and sparkling wines.
Europe news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 week 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.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 hours ago

Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns

Democrats are centering health care—highlighting Medicaid cuts, expired subsidies and rising premiums—to mobilize voters and win back control of Congress in November.
#george-pickens
fromBlogging The Boys
3 hours ago
Dallas Cowboys

Sources: Cowboys will place franchise tag on George Pickens; here's what's next

The Dallas Cowboys plan to franchise-tag wide receiver George Pickens to retain him, prevent a bidding war, and maintain offensive continuity.
fromPro Football Rumors
22 hours ago
Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys Expected To Use Franchise Tag On WR George Pickens; Sides Have Mutual Extension Interest

The Cowboys are expected to franchise-tag George Pickens for 2026 despite his strong 2025 performance, likely guaranteeing nearly $29MM and leaving room for an extension.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
5 hours ago

Solomon Thomas's mom, Martha, on saving lives with The Defensive Line foundation

Solomon Thomas founded The Defensive Line to honor his sister Ella and expand mental-health support, destigmatize conversations, and prevent youth suicide.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
4 hours ago

Weekly deals: OnePlus 13 is back with a vengeance, Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL on sale

OnePlus 13 delivers better screen, cameras and chipset for $700, while OnePlus 15/15R excel primarily with much longer battery life.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 hours ago

Samsung Unpacked 2026: 5 biggest rumors I'm seeing on Galaxy S26 Ultra, Buds 4 Pro, more

Samsung will unveil Galaxy S26 models including an Ultra in February, plus UI updates, redesigned earbuds, and possibly AI-powered glasses.
Python
fromTalkpython
5 hours ago

Talk Python now has a CLI

Open-source Talk Python CLI lets users search 500+ podcast episodes, transcripts, guests, and courses from the terminal with text/JSON/markdown output.
National Hockey League
fromEditor In Leaf
4 hours ago

Maple Leafs should look into acquiring Patrik Laine from Canadiens

Auston Matthews became a superstar while Patrik Laine struggled, making a low-cost trade for Laine a potential depth-scoring gamble for the Maple Leafs.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
5 hours ago

Spartans' Izzo starts 'remorseful' Fears after mulling decision

Jeremy Fears’ on-court misconduct prompted discipline consideration despite his remorse and status as Michigan State’s leading scorer and assists leader.
Python
fromThepythoncodingstack
3 hours ago

What's The Point of `itemgetter()` in Python? * [Club]

itemgetter provides a concise callable to extract items from sequences or mappings, offering clearer and often faster alternatives to equivalent lambda functions.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

The kids 'picked last in gym class' gear up for Super Bowl | TechCrunch

The Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium will attract many tech executives and wealthy investors, featuring expensive tickets, major AI-company presence, and competitive tech advertising.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 hours ago

Los Angeles mayor's race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a difficult reelection with multiple challengers amid criticism over homelessness, street conditions, high costs, and wildfire fallout.
Women
fromESPN.com
5 hours ago

Sources: WNBA's new CBA proposal includes housing provisions

WNBA offered housing concessions but no major revenue-sharing change; league proposes players receive over 70% of net revenue and a $5.65 million 2026 salary cap.
Gadgets
fromBustle
4 hours ago

The 65 Most Badass Things We Found On Amazon Under $25

Affordable Amazon gadgets under $8 add convenience, style, and safety—LED door light, faux-fire wax warmer, LED drink coasters, and multi-tier soap shelf.
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