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Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

An active January: 14 motivation-boosting buys to help you stick to your resolutions

Enjoyable, immediate-reward fitness tools and gear can increase motivation and make sticking to new-year exercise resolutions easier.
Wellness
fromBig Think
8 hours ago

Yes, ice cream can be part of a healthy life. Here's how.

Six simple, research-backed lifestyle behaviors—avoid risky behavior, cultivate social connections, maintain cognitive activity, eat healthily, exercise, and rest—promote long, healthy life.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
14 hours ago

When celebrities over 50 talk about health, these 6 ideas keep coming up

Regular exercise, balanced eating, deliberate time use, and a positive attitude toward aging support health and confidence after 50.
Digital life
fromBustle
8 hours ago

TikTokers Are Using This Nostalgic Hack To Lower Their Screen Time

People are limiting smartphone use by tethering phones like old landlines, creating physical boundaries to reduce screen time and encourage offline habits.
Digital life
fromZDNET
11 hours ago

The right way to run an internet speed test (and how I use the results for better Wi-Fi)

Regularly test home internet speed, understand download/upload/latency metrics, and take corrective steps when results fall short of your ISP's promised service.
fromNature
3 days 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.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week 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.
Privacy professionals
fromForbes
10 hours ago

As Tax Season Opens, Be Aware: Your Workplace Devices Aren't Private

Work-issued devices are company-controlled, may retain employer access to personal data, and using them for personal matters can risk privacy and data loss.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
6 hours ago

CES 2026 proved the PC industry is hosed this year

AI datacenter RAM demand will drive higher RAM prices and constrained supply, raising PC and component costs and prompting piecemeal consumer upgrades in 2026.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Samsung expects to triple its profits in Q4

Samsung forecasts Q4 operating profit of $13.77B and 23% revenue growth as DRAM and NAND prices surge on intense AI-server demand.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
22 hours ago

Meta's Reality Labs chief is calling the 'most important' meeting of the year and says employees should show up in person

Meta CTO scheduled a crucial Reality Labs all-hands for Jan 14, urging in-person attendance amid repeated Reality Labs cuts and Meta's shift toward AI.
UX design
fromMedium
9 hours ago

Turn Your Design Dreams into Reality in 10x

Figma Make combined with a GitHub-to-code workflow converts detailed Figma designs into working, hosted applications, closing the execution gap between design and product.
UX design
fromMedium
9 hours ago

Progressive Disclosure in AI-Powered Product Design

Apply progressive disclosure to AI interactions to keep the model's context window focused, reduce cognitive load, and reveal additional information only as needed.
Privacy professionals
fromInc
5 hours ago

How Your Business Can Check on Productivity Without too Much Digital Surveillance

Overreliance on digital worker surveillance can harm employee mental and physical health and ultimately damage company performance.
UX design
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

A future for multidimensional thinkers

Modern design requires a multidimensional approach that simultaneously addresses function, feeling, context, narrative, culture, and experience.
EU data protection
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

No, I'm not going to opt-in to your email database just because you want me to

Many organisations request GDPR opt-ins but offer vague 'special offers' instead of clear, fair value exchanges for consumers' personal data.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Minister seeks showdown with Elon Musk's X over Grok undressing minors, as research reveals 6,700 images per hour created by its AI engine

Grok generated thousands of non-consensual nudified images per hour, triggering legal scrutiny while parent company xAI raised $20bn in new funding.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Creating a Company Culture That Embraces Regulatory Standards

Embedding regulatory compliance into company culture through clear communication, integrated training, and shared responsibility reduces risk and protects reputation.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
19 hours ago

Inside the brand and agency scramble for first-party data in the AI era

Generative AI and privacy shifts are accelerating brands' move to own and manage first-party data and infrastructure to regain control of marketing insights.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
8 hours ago

Mastercard's commerce media boss on what happens when AI agents do the buying

Commerce media must shift from placement-driven tactics to trust, security, and verifiable proof-of-purchase as AI agents automate consumer buying decisions.
Remote teams
fromTheStreet
10 hours ago

AT&T makes drastic decision after employee policy backfires

AT&T required employees back in-office five days a week; many companies plan similar increases to strengthen culture and productivity, risking unintended consequences.
Remote teams
fromCentre Daily Times
9 hours ago

AT&T moves headquarters amid return-to-office policy struggles

Many companies are rolling back remote and hybrid work, with an increasing number requiring full-time office attendance to boost culture and productivity.
Food & drink
fromThe Infatuation
7 hours ago

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House - Review - Santa Clara - San Francisco - The Infatuation

All-you-can-eat hot pot offers tiered premium meats including Japanese A5 wagyu, seafood towers, unlimited sides, 90-minute seating, and reservations are advised.
Europe news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 hours ago

No flag, anthem or parade: An isolated Winter Olympics beckons for Russian athletes

Russian athletes will compete at Milan Cortina as Individual Neutral Athletes, barred from national symbols and anthems while still seeking competitive success.
Food & drink
fromBoston.com
8 hours ago

Dave Portnoy and Ann Michael Maye review pizza in Needham

Ann Michael Maye and Dave Portnoy reviewed Gianni's Deli pizza and chicken parm on One Bite, rating the cheese pizza 7.7 and praising the owner.
Food & drink
fromEater NY
7 hours ago

Milan's Most Famous Modern Trattoria Pops Up in Soho for a Night

Milan's Trippa will host a one-night pop-up at Roscioli in New York on February 2, offering a $95 menu of signature and exclusive dishes.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
5 hours ago

The Gospel According to Emily Henry

Emily Henry channels rom-com sensibility and religious upbringing to create a fresh, cinematic-influenced romance novel blending humor, nostalgia, and emotional depth.
Media industry
fromJezebel
14 hours ago

After ICE Killed a Woman, Too Many Newsrooms Chose Government PR Over Actual Journalism

Newsrooms prioritize clout and legal safety over truth, normalizing the Trump administration and undermining journalism's duty to reliably inform the public.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
6 hours ago

What a Fantasy Can Reveal About Real Life

Fictional lies and imagined worlds can reveal deeper human truths through protagonists who fabricate realities, exposing inner desires, vulnerabilities, and psychological unraveling.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
3 hours ago

How hackers fight back against ICE surveillance tech

Flock's ALPR network enables widespread surveillance, with law enforcement and ICE access, prompting countermeasures and revealing serious security failures.
Social media marketing
fromThred Website
7 hours ago

Content concern sees X lose 60% of its revenue in the UK

X's UK revenue collapsed 60% in 2025 after advertisers fled over Grok-enabled mass sexually explicit deepfakes and associated safety and reputational risks.
Social media marketing
fromComputerworld
16 hours ago

In an AI-perfect world, it's time to prove you're human

Perfection and polish now signal AI-generated content; authentic, imperfect communication and consistent human presence are the primary ways to signal trust and value.
Media industry
fromDigiday
19 hours ago

Digiday's extensive guide to what's in and out for creators in 2026

Authenticity will become the primary differentiator and monetizable commodity for creators amid rising AI-generated content, shifting focus toward handcrafted, community-driven work.
Wine
fromTasting Table
7 hours ago

The Absolute Best Nonalcoholic Sparkling Wine In Stores Is Worth The Splurge - Tasting Table

Bolle's Blanc de Blancs is an award-winning, alcohol-free sparkling made from chardonnay and silvaner, uniquely re-fermented after dealcoholization for layered, dry, complex flavor.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
6 hours ago

ExpressVPN two-year plans are up to 78 percent off right now

ExpressVPN Advanced 28‑month plan costs $101 (~$3.59/month), delivering fast speeds, easy-to-use apps, large server network, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

A Long Game by Elizabeth McCracken review here's how to really write your novel

Workshop jargon and craft-book rhetoric now shape cultural narratives and often adopt a motivational, certaintist tone that overstates expertise about how to compose books.
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

This Luxury Hotel Brand Just Unveiled Its New Wine-and It's All You'll Want to Drink on Your Next Vacation

Montage Healdsburg launched Montage Estate wines from on-site vineyards designed and harvested by Jesse Katz, debuting a 2023 cabernet sauvignon exclusive to Montage and Pendry.
Writing
fromOpen Culture
2 days ago

Hear James Joyce Reads From Ulysses and Finnegans Wake In His Only Two Recordings (1924/1929)

Ulysses examines Dublin and language, portraying words as two-faced with immediate meaning and historical, mythic resonances within journalism and rhetorical performance.
Writing
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Thompson: 'What if we are the people who win these games?' A new feeling at Ole Miss

Sports, food, and regional rituals reconnect people to family, memory, and communal identity during game-day gatherings in New Orleans.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Snow and ice ground flights and choke highways in parts of Europe

Heavy snow and ice across Europe grounded hundreds of flights, stranded more than 1,000 passengers at Schiphol, and disrupted rail, road and power networks.
English Premier League
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 week 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.
London
fromianVisits
16 hours ago

London's weekly railway news

London rail faced staff-related closures, major repair and upgrade works, station reopenings, service disruptions, and debates over HS2, funding, and travel benefits.
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