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Don't upstage your friends! 19 modern etiquette mistakes and how to avoid them

Modern etiquette breaches stem from convenience rather than malice, but consideration for others remains the fundamental principle underlying good manners.

Digital life

fromWIRED

3 days ago

I Set Up My Own NAS Server, and It Was Surprisingly Easy

Setting up a personal NAS server provides private, automated backups and centralized file storage without relying on third-party cloud services or big tech platforms.

Digital life

fromBuzzFeed

Older People Are Sharing The Everyday Experiences From The Past That Are Suuuuuper Rare Now

Older adults describe everyday experiences from the 1950s-1980s that no longer exist today, including shared phone lines, elevator attendants, accessible firearms in public spaces, and inexpensive concert tickets.

Wellness

fromTravel + Leisure

This Celebrity-favorite Wellness Retreat in Malibu, California, Recently Made One Big Change

The Ranch Malibu offers rigorous multi-day wellness retreats combining hiking, nutrition, and mindfulness, recently expanding to include animal-based proteins while maintaining its core hiking-focused program.

UX design

fromMedium

20 hours ago

The art of conversational flow

Conversational design requires strategic interface selection across text, voice, visual, and adaptive formats, with careful consideration of when humans participate in AI-driven workflows.

EU data protection

fromPractical Ecommerce

17 hours ago

E.U. Law Tightens Marketplace Selling

The EU's Digital Services Act requires marketplace sellers to undergo identity verification and face suspension for non-compliance, with marketplaces penalized up to 6% of global annual sales for violations.

UX design

fromSmashing Magazine

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Anime vs. Marvel/DC: Designing Digital Products With Emotion In Flow - Smashing Magazine

Design quality depends on emotional pacing and flow management, not just visual elements. Successful products guide users through emotional states coherently, while poor design creates emotional conflicts through misplaced elements.

EU data protection

12 hours ago

What you need to know after millions of UK firms' data shared in major glitch

A five-month data glitch at UK Companies House exposed private details of over five million business directors, allowing unauthorized access and editing through browser back-button navigation.

Privacy professionals

fromFast Company

This tax season is bringing a 'deluge' of scams. Here's how to protect yourself

Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers surge during tax season, with AI amplifying fraud attempts and identity theft risks.

EU data protection

10 hours ago

Reform UK may breach data laws with free energy bills competition

Reform UK's energy bill lottery competition risks violating UK data protection laws by collecting sensitive voting data without transparent disclosure of its intended use.

UX design

fromMedium

7 hours ago

Forget your "lovable" products; the real leverage point was always learning.

Learning reshapes the relationship between outputs and outcomes, serving as the true leverage point that design conversations overlook while chasing trending methodologies.

Social media marketing

Some creators don't see immediate value in Instagram's controversial 'Shop the Look' AI test

Instagram's AI-powered Shop the Look feature automatically tagged products in creator posts without consent, prompting backlash over compromised authenticity and unvetted product recommendations.

Marketing tech

Why one creator commerce platform is connecting brands and creators for 'flat-fee' campaigns

LTK launches Quick Collabs to streamline creator marketing campaigns through flat-fee opt-in model, reducing negotiation bottlenecks and enabling rapid content scaling across multiple creators.

Major League Baseball

fromMLB Trade Rumors

21 hours ago

33 Veterans With Looming Opt-Out Dates

The 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement established uniform opt-out dates for Article XX(B) free agents signing minor league deals, occurring five days before Opening Day, May 1, and June 1.

Marketing tech

fromMarketing Dive

Beverage marketer sees cost savings with agentic media-buying test

PubMatic and Butler/Till executed a fully autonomous AI-driven advertising campaign for Geloso Beverage Group that reduced supply chain costs by 5.5x while maintaining quality standards and exceeding performance targets.

#end-to-end-encryption

Privacy technologies

Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption for private messages in May

fromFortune

As Meta removes privacy controls, TikTok explains why it never had any | Fortune

Meta and TikTok are abandoning or never implementing end-to-end encryption for direct messages, enabling content scanning, AI moderation, and law enforcement compliance while signaling the end of unconditional privacy promises on social media.

Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption for private messages in May

Instagram will disable end-to-end encryption on direct messages from May 2026, allowing Meta to access all message contents due to low user adoption of the feature.

fromFortune

more#end-to-end-encryption

As Meta removes privacy controls, TikTok explains why it never had any | Fortune

fromwww.bbc.com

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned

The UK advertising regulator banned a YouTube ad for PixVideo that implied users could digitally remove women's clothing, citing sexualization, objectification, and harm.

Wine

Retailers turn to digital rebates as alcohol sales slump

Retailers are expanding digital alcohol rebate programs across thousands of stores to boost sales and engagement amid declining alcohol consumption, particularly among younger consumers.

Books

fromPsychology Today

The Importance of a Few Good Friends

Decades of research demonstrates that high-quality friendships are crucial for longevity and mental health, with strong social connections reducing early mortality risk by two to three times.

National Football League

fromSFGATE

Super Bowl shooting in San Jose leads to arrest of Seahawks fan

A Washington state man was arrested for shooting six people in San Jose during Super Bowl weekend, with police using license plate readers and evidence collection to identify and apprehend him across state lines.

Artificial intelligence

fromFortune

11 hours ago

Is AI the end of consulting? Not likely, says Capgemini's strategy chief | Fortune

Consulting remains essential despite AI advancement because implementing AI agents effectively requires significant organizational transformation, data cleanup, workflow redesign, and strategic guidance that AI vendors cannot provide at scale.

Marketing tech

fromExchangewire

20 hours ago

"Demand Doesn't Disappear. It Relocates": Jessica Saunders, Eyeota - ExchangeWire.com

AI search is compressing the click economy, forcing marketers to shift budgets from traditional search toward CTV and digital out-of-home channels that prioritize discovery and sustained attention over intent-driven clicks.

National Football League

Jaylen Waddle trade should boost Denver Broncos, QB Bo Nix

The Denver Broncos traded three draft picks to acquire Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to strengthen their offense and improve quarterback Bo Nix's deep passing game.

Information security

fromTechzine Global

21 hours ago

OpenClaw bypasses security layers and reveals new attack vectors

AI-driven agents can be exploited to perform malicious actions through legitimate-appearing instructions that bypass traditional security tools like EDR, DLP, and IAM.

Information security

fromTechRepublic

11 hours ago

OpenClaw, the Fastest-Adopted Software Ever, Is Also a Security Blind Spot

OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent running locally without admin privileges, poses unprecedented security risks by accessing all employee systems simultaneously with persistent memory across sessions.

Remote teams

fromInc

15 hours ago

Workers Are Returning to the Office-But Their Workspaces Aren't Ready

Companies successfully enforced return-to-office mandates in 2025, but many failed to provide adequately sized or equipped workspaces, forcing employees to improvise workarounds to maintain productivity.

Social media marketing

fromForbes

Influencers Spread 'Toxic' Brand Information

Social media influencers spread brand-related misinformation more toxically than ordinary users, with their engaged communities rallying behind inaccurate posts without verification.

Major League Baseball

fromMLB Trade Rumors

fromAnimals Around The Globe

Offseason In Review: Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies retained most of their roster while losing key free agents Schwarber, Realmuto, Suárez, and Bader, relying on prospects like Justin Crawford and internal competition to fill gaps.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

12 hours ago

AI Flaws in Amazon Bedrock, LangSmith, and SGLang Enable Data Exfiltration and RCE

Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Code Interpreter's sandbox allows outbound DNS queries, enabling attackers to exfiltrate data and establish command-and-control channels despite network isolation configuration.

Remote teams

fromEntrepreneur

11 hours ago

Want a Faster, Smarter Team? Fix the Space They Work In.

Physical workspace design becomes a critical management tool as startups scale, directly influencing team performance, onboarding, and momentum.

Food & drink

fromTasting Table

15 hours ago

The Best Diner In Every Single US State - Tasting Table

Diners across America combine nostalgic charm with quality cuisine, with top establishments in each state offering exceptional food and authentic diner experiences that capture everyday American culture.

National Football League

fromMusket Fire

10 hours ago

Patriots made a big mistake letting top free agent sign with Commanders

The Patriots failed to re-sign K'Lavon Chaisson, their top pass rusher with 10.5 sacks, who signed with the Commanders for $11M—a significant free agency mistake.

Social media marketing

18 hours ago

The Animal Personality That Captures Your Social Media Style

Social media usage patterns reflect animal personality archetypes, with traits like extraversion and neuroticism determining posting styles, engagement levels, and online presentation strategies.

Food & drink

fromTasting Table

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

The So-Called Potluck 'Rule' That Doesn't Actually Matter - Tasting Table

Potlucks offer community and variety, but the unwritten rule against store-bought food has valid exceptions when cooking is impractical or skills are limited.

Food & drink

13 hours ago

Our 16 Favorite Hangover-Curing Foods Around DC - Washingtonian

DC restaurants offer specialized hangover and comfort food options, from breakfast sandwiches and meatball subs to restorative phở and spicy Asian dishes.

Remote teams

fromBlackpressusa

9 hours ago

OP-ED: The Future of Work

Automation will displace 85 million jobs by 2030 but create 97 million new roles, requiring workforce preparation in digital skills, AI, emotional intelligence, and adaptability.

Environment

fromMail Online

Brace for a SUPER El Nino that could push temperatures to record highs

A 62% probability exists for El Niño development between June and August 2024, with 15% chance of a super El Niño by November, potentially pushing 2027 global temperatures to record highs.

Environment

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Revealed: the world's worst mega-leaks of methane driving global heating

Satellite analysis reveals dozens of massive methane leaks from oil, gas, and landfill facilities worldwide in 2025, primarily in Turkmenistan, with most leaks preventable through simple maintenance or fixable at no cost since captured methane can be sold.

Wine

22 hours ago

Fears for the future of Argentina's wine industry as figures hit a record low

Argentina's wine industry faces its worst crisis in 15 years, with domestic consumption dropping to historic lows, exports declining, and 1,100 vineyards closing despite the 90th National Wine Harvest Festival celebration.

Books

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

18 hours ago

Of Tech Bros and Eco Collapse-Warnings from McGovern's 99th Day | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Gerry McGovern's '99th Day' argues that environmental collapse stems from technological excess, data waste, and toxic masculinity culture, positioning humans as the primary problem.

Books

fromBustle

17 hours ago

Viola Davis Reveals The Book That "Blew Her Mind"

Viola Davis cultivated a reading habit as a teenager, using books as escape, and later transformed her love of reading into a bestselling memoir and novel co-authored with James Patterson.

Environment

fromTruthout

9 hours ago

Growing Presence of AI Data Centers Prompts Debate on Native Lands

AI data center expansion creates environmental and cultural challenges for Native American tribes, sparking debates over tribal digital sovereignty and regulatory needs for data infrastructure control.

Wine

fromHoodline

13 hours ago

New York Bars Can Buy Liquor From Local Stores - Rule Takes Effect

New York bars and restaurants can now legally purchase up to six bottles of wine or spirits per week from liquor stores starting March 5, 2026, addressing supply gaps from delayed distributor deliveries.

Writing

fromPsychology Today

13 hours ago

The Erasure That Altered Who "Counts" as Autistic

Grunya Efimovna Sukhareva described autism in intellectually capable individuals nearly two decades before Kanner and Asperger, establishing that articulate, accomplished autistic people were recognized from autism's clinical origins.

Writing

fromwww.bbc.com

19 hours ago

Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer

Len Deighton, British spy novelist who died at 97, created working-class secret agents and influenced British culture through fiction, historical writing, and culinary literature.

fromwww.bbc.com

Real Madrid defeat leaves Man City with season-defining run

Manchester City faces a critical Carabao Cup final against Arsenal after being eliminated from the Champions League by Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate, leaving their season dependent on winning remaining trophies.

New England Patriots

fromBoston.com

Why Jaylen Waddle's trade to Broncos is bad news for the Patriots

The Broncos' acquisition of Waddle for a first-round pick raises the cost for the Patriots to trade for A.J. Brown from the Eagles.

New York Knicks

fromNewsday

#champions-league-elimination

Steve Popper: Knicks' Mike Brown reluctant to change starting five

Mike Brown maintains roster consistency despite early-season struggles, resisting pressure to make significant lineup changes while managing injuries.

Pep Guardiola laughs off exit talk amid 'bright' Man City future

Manchester City was eliminated from the Champions League by Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate, with Pep Guardiola dismissing speculation about his future while expressing confidence in the team's prospects.

Guardiola says Manchester City still not complete' after Champions League exit

Manchester City lost to Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the Champions League last-16, with a red card for Bernardo Silva's handball affecting the outcome, and Guardiola stated the club should not be judged by the same standards as Madrid regarding Champions League failure.

Pep Guardiola laughs off exit talk amid 'bright' Man City future

more#champions-league-elimination

Guardiola says Manchester City still not complete' after Champions League exit

San Jose Sharks

fromFear the Fin

Sharks at Oilers game 66: Lines, game thread and how to watch

The Sharks face the Oilers in a crucial playoff race game where a win provides a four-point swing and positions San Jose favorably in both wild card and Pacific Division contention.

New York Islanders

fromEyes On Isles

2 hours ago

NY Islanders deliver complete effort against Toronto Maple Leafs in 3-1 win

The New York Islanders defeated Toronto 3-1 with two first-period power-play goals and strong goaltending from Ilya Sorokin.

SF politics

from48 hills

National Basketball Association

Plan to 'streamline' commissions faces widespread opposition at supes hearing - 48 hills

Those with power prefer minimal Charter protections to maintain flexibility, while those without power seek Charter protections to preserve their governmental engagement opportunities.

National Basketball Association

Pistons guard Cade Cunningham leaves game with back spasms

Cade Cunningham left the Pistons-Wizards game with back spasms after diving for a loose ball in the first quarter, jeopardizing his MVP candidacy with 61 games played.

fromRaptors Rapture

Raptors get a promising Collin Murray-Boyles update ahead of important road trip

Collin Murray-Boyles is progressing toward returning to the Raptors after an eight-game absence due to a recurring thumb injury, with the coaching staff expecting his return during the upcoming road trip.

NYC politics

fromStreetsblog

Wednesday's Headlines: Speeding is No Joke Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Lower speed limits in school zones reduce crash fatalities, with 95% drops in speeding at camera-enforced locations, yet media outlets frame safety measures as political overreach.

European startups

Advertisers aren't happy about picking up Meta's European tax tab

Meta is shifting digital services tax costs to advertisers through location fees ranging from 2-5% across European countries starting July 1.

New York Islanders

fromEyes On Isles

NY Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer earns high praise from Leafs John Tavares

Matthew Schaefer's historic rookie season demonstrates generational talent, with John Tavares comparing him to elite franchise-transforming players and noting his record-breaking achievements at age 18.

East Bay food

fromABC7 San Francisco

National Basketball Association

Bay Area tries to keep cool on St. Patrick's Day as heat wave during winter continues

An early-season Bay Area heat wave brings increased demand for cooling services while boosting St. Patrick's Day celebrations and outdoor activities.

fromNewsday

March Madness: St. John's seeding a big miss for selection committee

St. John's deserved a higher seed than No. 5 after dominating the Big East Tournament, while the NCAA selection committee's seeding methodology prioritizes season-long body of work over recent tournament performance.

Silicon Valley food

fromTasting Table

Denver's 6 Best Spots For Green Chile - Tasting Table

Colorado's chile verde, made with pork or chicken in green sauce from green chiles, tomatillos, limes, cilantro, and garlic, distinguishes itself from Texas-style chili through unique local Pueblo peppers and authentic slow-cooking preparation methods.

DevOps

fromInfoQ

QCon London 2026: OntologyDriven Observability: Building the E2E Knowledge Graph at Netflix Scale

Netflix engineers developed an end-to-end knowledge graph using ontology-driven observability to monitor user experience across frontend, backend services, and cloud infrastructure, enabling faster incident detection, triage, and root cause identification.

Education

fromLos Angeles Times

L.A. teachers union widely expected to announce strike date at massive Wednesday rally

Los Angeles teachers union leaders are expected to announce a strike date Wednesday, potentially affecting 390,000 students, though an agreement could still prevent the walkout.

New York City

fromStreetsblog