Today Briefly

[ ENTER A SUBJECT TO BUILD YOUR FEED ]
What is Briefly?
Your 20-Minute News Fix, Made Just for You!
Stay in the loop and make it your own, with personalized updates that match your interests and style. Get the scoop, get it quick, and get on with your day!
Log In / Sign Up
or continue with
Twitter/X
or
Blue Sky
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
2 hours ago

23 Things That Were So Common During The '90s That Are Basically Extinct Today

Everyday 1990s practices like meeting at airport gates, calling Moviefone, and leaving doors unlocked have largely disappeared due to security and technological change.
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
13 hours ago

Inside Canyon Ranch's Longevity8: What High-Performing Leaders Can Learn From Preventive Care

When health is treated as infrastructure, leadership performance compounds across every area of life.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
15 hours ago

Man loses half his bodyweight doing yoga and weights

A 31-year-old reduced weight from over 400 to under 200 pounds by adopting hot yoga and weightlifting to avoid obesity-related health risks.
Wellness
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Busy schedules and eating habits: how entrepreneurs manage appetite and stress

Entrepreneurs must balance nutrition, stress, and appetite with routines, meal planning, and targeted tools to maintain energy, focus, and long-term health.
Digital life
fromLondon On The Inside
2 days ago

Navigating the rise of crypto casinos in the UK

UK online gambling increasingly adopts cryptocurrency and digital payment methods because they offer faster, more private transactions and improve player experience and bankroll control.
Digital life
fromAndroid Police
17 hours ago

These 6 YouTube mistakes are hurting your viewing

Avoid reading comments before finishing a video and avoid accidental gestures or hidden features to preserve YouTube viewing quality and prevent biased opinions or interruptions.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

The origin story of syphilis goes back far longer than we thought

A 5,500-year-old Treponema pallidum genome from Colombia shows treponemal diseases existed millennia before the 15th-century European syphilis pandemic.
OMG science
fromKqed
1 month ago

This Stick Insect Has a Peppermint-Scented Secret Weapon | Deep Look | KQED

Peppermint stick insects spray actinidine-based pepperminty chemicals from birth to deter predators and rely on Pandanus plants for the chemical precursor.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago

The biggest explosions in the universe, ranked

Powerful cosmic explosions—from solar flares to coronal mass ejections and beyond—release immense energy that can damage satellites, cause blackouts, and threaten planetary safety if nearby.
Privacy professionals
fromDigiday
1 hour ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: Advertising's tracking system meets a new political reality

Continuous behavioral data collection in advertising now risks enabling surveillance and non-advertising uses, making permanent privacy decisions likely.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
14 hours ago

Can the EU take on Musk over AI "undressing" feature?

The European Commission opened a DSA investigation into X's Grok after it produced millions of sexualized images, including tens of thousands potentially depicting children.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

Meta and Microsoft both blew their data center budgets last quarter. Wall Street is only mad at one of them.

Meta and Microsoft sharply increased capex; Meta's stock jumped while Microsoft's fell despite both beating revenue expectations.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Why Half of All Planned Mega Data Centers May Never Be Built

Many announced large-scale data center projects, including GW-plus AI facilities, face high cancellation or delay risk due to power, financing, permitting, supply, and community opposition.
Tech industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

Microsoft demand backlog doubles to $625 billion thanks to OpenAI, but hefty spending and slower revenue growth spook investors | Fortune

Microsoft's cloud demand surged but Azure revenue growth slowed while capital expenditures and capacity constraints rose, raising investor concerns about buildout and ROI.
EU data protection
fromInfoWorld
9 hours ago

Suse offers cloud sovereignty assessment tool

A Cloud Sovereignty Self Assessment maps SEAL levels, prioritizes sovereignty risks, stores trust results locally, and provides a downloadable consultative roadmap.
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
16 hours ago

Dual-use tech: the Airbus example

Airbus SE is a leading European aerospace conglomerate whose commercial aircraft—notably the A320—generate nearly three-quarters of revenue and benefit from significant government ownership.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

From Design to Code: Copiloting the Future of Design Systems

AI automation requires design systems to be structurally precise, with explicit behavioral rules and enforceable processes rather than human-tolerated flexibility.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

Figma + Claude for Design System Tasks

Maintaining consistent design systems at scale is difficult, but AI tools like Claude integrated with Figma can automate tokens, auditing, and documentation.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 hour ago

Two Ivanti EPMM Zero-Day RCE Flaws Actively Exploited, Security Updates Released

Two critical code-injection vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-1281 and CVE-2026-1340) enable unauthenticated remote code execution in Ivanti EPMM, exploited in zero-day attacks.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 hour ago

As AI catches on across luxury, brands play up their emotional value

Luxury brands integrate AI for efficiency while preserving human-led emotional experiences and private services to sustain long-term value and customer loyalty.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 hour ago

'Our marketing is not a bullshit machine': Why Perplexity is investing in targeted, organic growth

Perplexity leverages brand reputation, targeted outreach to high-level professionals, and experimental marketing rather than traditional SaaS approaches to grow amid stiff AI competition.
Privacy technologies
fromIndependent
1 hour ago

Adrian Weckler: Entering the US set to become an app-based dystopia with social media tracking

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has expanded digital tracking of visitors, including biometric facial scans and social media monitoring.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
6 hours ago

Securing Trust: Why Crisis Communication is Your First Line of Defense

Crisis communication is a critical, functional security control that preserves trust, protects brand, and ensures regulatory compliance during breaches.
Major League Baseball
fromBlueJaysNation
7 hours ago

Blue Jays: Yariel Rodriguez confirmed to pitch for Team Cuba at the World Baseball Classic

Yariel Rodriguez will represent Team Cuba at the World Baseball Classic this spring after improved bullpen performance with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Privacy technologies
fromMUO
5 hours ago

I removed ads and recommendations from my Fire TV with these settings

Turn off Featured Content's Video Autoplay and Audio Autoplay in Fire TV settings to stop automatic promotional clips and silence home-screen ads.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

What's the format and full match schedule of the T20 World Cup 2026?

T20 World Cup 2026: 20 teams, 54 matches in India and Sri Lanka from Feb 7–Mar 8, with group stages, Super 8s, semifinals and final.
Major League Baseball
fromBlueJaysNation
4 hours ago

Former Blue Jays reliever Richard Lovelady claimed by the Washington Nationals

Trevor Lovelady was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals after the Mets DFA'd him following a 2025 season of multiple roster moves.
Food & drink
fromsfist.com
7 hours ago

7 Mile House Celebrates Its 168th Anniversary This Saturday, With $1.68 Jack Daniels Shots and More

7 Mile House celebrates its 168th anniversary with specials, a history talk, free adobo, $1.68 Jack Daniels shots, and a new dedicated dog menu.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas

An almost-depleted North Sea oil field will be repurposed to store CO2 via offshore CCS, aiming up to eight million tonnes annually by 2030.
Information security
fromZDNET
4 hours ago

Microsoft may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon valid request - here's how to keep it safe

Cloud-backed BitLocker recovery keys can be provided to law enforcement under valid legal orders; store recovery keys locally or offline.
Food & drink
fromEater LA
7 hours ago

Mexico City's Famous Churro Maker Opens in Echo Park With Free Churros

El Moro opens a new Echo Park location on January 29, its second Southern California outpost, offering churros, tortas, Mexican beverages, and outdoor seating.
Major League Baseball
fromDodgers Nation
5 hours ago

Dodgers' total salary commitment is larger than GDP of these countries

The Los Angeles Dodgers' guaranteed salary for 2026 and beyond totals $2.11 billion, exceeding the GDP of at least 25 countries and territories.
Books
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 hours ago

Jacob Anthony Rose: Practicing Love in the Aftermath of Silence - San Francisco Bay Times

Reclaiming voice through drag and daily practice transforms silence into self-compassion, sustained joy, and non-linear healing.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 hours ago

Palo Alto's horizontal levee passes test, reduces flooding during storms

A horizontal levee in Palo Alto absorbs storm surges and king tides, protecting infrastructure while providing habitat through native plantings.
#remote-work
fromRemotive Blog
20 hours ago
Remote teams

80+ Remote Work Statistics for 2026: The Complete Data Guide

Remote and hybrid work have stabilized as the new baseline; about 34 million Americans (22%) work remotely and hybrid arrangements dominate for remote-capable jobs.
fromAol
16 hours ago
Remote teams

10 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay at Least $36 an Hour

Remote high-paying jobs like software development, information security, and data science provide significant financial savings and flexibility while paying at least $36 per hour.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Experience: a bear moved into my house

A black bear entered the homeowner's basement, repeatedly emerging and causing fear, constant surveillance, and failed deterrent attempts.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

If AI doesn't know your product, no one will

Brands must become algorithmically fluent and relevant to generative-AI discovery systems to be surfaced, selected, and trusted in modern digital commerce.
Wine
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 day ago

Savor Sipping a Trio of Romantic Reds - San Francisco Bay Times

Unique California red wines provide romantic, relaxing options and showcase rare varieties like Nerello Mascalese and expressive Grenache for celebrating and exploring new wine horizons.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Mediaite One Sheet: New Smartphone Video? New Narrative Battle

Smartphones and ubiquitous video are shifting political power away from traditional institutions and narrative gatekeepers, making control harder to maintain.
Remote teams
fromForbes
7 hours ago

Work From Home Or Anywhere: 10 Best Companies For Remote Jobs, Ranked By FlexJobs

Work-from-anywhere jobs are highly competitive and rare, comprising less than 5% of remote roles and concentrated among a small group of employers.
Media industry
fromPR Daily
19 hours ago

How to make the case for brand journalism - PR Daily

Brand journalism should replace traditional PR to reach audiences directly using reporting and storytelling as newsrooms shrink and search and social referrals decline.
Social media marketing
fromSocial Media Today
1 day ago

Snapchat Shares Data on How its Users Seek Info on Financial Products

Snapchat users increasingly consult social apps for financial guidance, with strong demand for interactive product guides and rising AI/emerging-tech usage.
Social media marketing
fromFortune
10 hours ago

Getting deported by Trump can't stop top influencer Khaby Lame from notching a $975 million deal-including the rights to his AI avatar | Fortune

Khaby Lame sold his brand company to Rich Sparkle for $975 million, including AI likeness and commerce rights, amid recent U.S. immigration trouble.
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
13 hours ago

This New York Wine Region Was Just Named the Best in the U.S.-and It Has 140+ Wineries

Finger Lakes is a distinctive wine region producing expressive rieslings and vinifera wines, supported by historic estates and scenic lakeside tourism.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash review clever comedy for our conspiracy theory age

Tenderness combined with sharp satire provides a successful comic response to contemporary apocalyptic anxiety.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
12 hours ago

George Saunders' 'Vigil' is a brief and bumpy return to the Bardo

A return to the Bardo portrays an oil CEO's death exposing corporate greed, spiritual reckoning, and absurd, frenetic afterlife encounters.
Writing
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

Should the bottom line be up front? Only with context, Bryan Garner says

BLUF's effectiveness depends on a clearly framed problem and reader context; otherwise 'bottom line' risks becoming an empty slogan.
Wine
fromEater Miami
1 day ago

This Tiny Wine Bar Has No Wine List, and That's the Point

Niu Wine is a tiny Catalonian-style wine bar offering briny pintxos, simple paella, and lively, late-night atmosphere with unstructured, interesting wine pours.
Europe news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day 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.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Brilliance and the Badness of "The Sun Also Rises"

A narrative that outwardly endorses bravery, nature, and grace is fundamentally held together by hatred.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
2 days ago

Farke demands more control from Leeds after Everton draw - Soccer News

Leeds drew 1-1 at Everton, dominated early but missed chances and must improve attacking control while remaining six points clear of the relegation zone.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Why Shouldn't We Let Demons Do Homework?

A teacher uses summoned demons to create, grade, and comment on student work, arguing their use is not cheating and defends technological adoption.
English Premier League
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
6 days ago

Grab a VIP ticket for just 72 as Everton take on Leeds this Monday Will Dominic Calvert-Lewin return to haunt his old club?

Everton host Leeds Monday night; both seek three points as Everton chase Europe and Leeds fight relegation, with key players returning and notable injuries.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week 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.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,423

Russian forces continued offensive operations, seizing settlements, striking energy and military targets, causing civilian casualties, widespread power outages, and prompting emergency repairs and humanitarian concerns.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 hours ago

Donna's Chronicles, "If you haven't checked out QBar..." - San Francisco Bay Times

QBar on Castro Street offers creative decor, excellent audio and lighting, friendly staff, and hosts community events; Andrew Lippa presented new compositions with guest performers.
#android
fromZDNET
5 hours ago
Gadgets

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief

Android includes upgraded theft-protection features: stronger unlock protection, expanded biometric Identity Check, and enhanced Remote Lock with optional security challenge.
fromZDNET
4 hours ago
Gadgets

How to restart your Android phone without using the power button: 2 alternative ways

Restarting an Android phone regularly improves performance, enhances security, fixes common issues, and can be done without using physical buttons.
fromZDNET
5 hours ago
Gadgets

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief

fromZDNET
4 hours ago
Gadgets

How to restart your Android phone without using the power button: 2 alternative ways

New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 hour ago

Friday's Headlines: Too Cold To Joke Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Snow and cold are creating hazardous conditions for New York pedestrians, disrupting transit, exposing policy disputes, and prompting enforcement changes and political reactions.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
5 hours ago

Mission Cultural Center Abruptly Closes, Was Apparently Drowning in Red Ink

The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts closed due to bankruptcy, laid off staff, and is requesting an early $300,000 grant disbursement to avoid closure.
LGBT
fromQueerty
4 hours ago

America's creepiest homophobes just joined forces to overturn gay marriage & it immediately backfired on them - Queerty

A coalition of prominent anti-LGBT groups launched a campaign to overturn Obergefell but is met with scorn rather than expected conservative enthusiasm.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
3 hours ago

Marketing in the multi-sensory world

Marketing increasingly uses sensory and experiential approaches to engage consumers and deliver lessons marketers can apply broadly.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
1 hour ago

Will Ted Cruz Go Anti-Trump in 2028?

Ted Cruz is positioning himself as a restorationist, anti-MAGA Republican emphasizing neoconservative foreign policy while preparing a 2028 presidential run and clashing with Trump-aligned figures.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
2 hours ago

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal reveals World Cup 2026 deal he's made with Neymar

Lamine Yamal and Neymar agreed that if Spain and Brazil meet in the World Cup final they will go on vacation together.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
6 hours ago

Barcelona have a big problem with clean sheets in the Champions League

Barcelona's defensive problems persist, with goals conceded in 11 consecutive Champions League matches, threatening their progression in the competition.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 hour ago

Ten Years of Placard Abuse: The Criminal Practice that Mamdani Must End - Streetsblog New York City

Eliminating pervasive parking placard abuse will reduce corruption, restore street safety, and shift power dynamics in New York City.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
5 hours ago

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Seattle Kraken - Game #54 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Maple Leafs must tighten defense, special teams, and Stolarz must simplify his game to stop the losing skid against the defensively strong Kraken.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
7 hours ago

Daily newsletter 1/29

Activists are calling a national general strike to protest DHS and ICE raids, organizing strikes and protests tomorrow aimed at pressuring the administration financially.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Libs of TikTok's Chaya Raichik doxxes, harasses supporters of Alex Pretti, Renee Good

Chaya Raichik of Libs of TikTok publishes personal and workplace details of ICE critics and sympathizers of Renee Good and Alex Pretti to incite harassment.
National Hockey League
fromESPN.com
6 hours ago

Kane passes Modano for most points by U.S.-born player

Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history with 1,375 career points after recording an assist for the Detroit Red Wings.
National Hockey League
fromPuck Prose
5 hours ago

Is it time to believe in the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are legitimate playoff contenders due to strong road play, young depth contributions, improved coaching, and recent goaltending and trade upgrades.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 hour ago

Open Streets are Business Incubators, Yet Another Report Shows - Streetsblog New York City

Car-free open streets in New York City correlate with robust retail and restaurant job growth, concentrated in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
1 hour ago

Tribal Fusion announces eight additions to the team

Multiple digital and media agencies appointed new managers and coordinators across data, targeting, sales, finance, marketing, HR, client strategy and creative roles.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 hours ago

S.F. Mayor Lurie is 'committed to the future' of Mission Cultural Center site but offers few details

San Francisco intends to preserve the shuttered Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts as a cultural space while exploring oversight, funding solutions, and community-led decisions.
Film
fromThe Independent
15 hours ago

Full list: The 25 classic movies being added to National Film Registry this year

Twenty-five films spanning 1896 to 2014 were added to the National Film Registry for preservation based on cultural, historic, or aesthetic importance.
Miami
fromMLB Trade Rumors
2 hours ago

Marlins Sign Daniel Johnson To Minor League Deal

Daniel Johnson agreed to a minor-league deal with the Miami Marlins, received a non-roster spring invite, and will likely begin the season at Triple-A Jacksonville.
[ Load more ]