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Wellness
fromElite Traveler
7 hours ago

How To Train Your Brain For Optimal Longevity

Better brain health is now actionable and prioritized through sleep, movement, stress management, learning, and emerging neuromodulation therapies like ExoMind and neurofeedback.
Wellness
fromSilicon Canals
5 hours ago

People who genuinely shock others when they reveal their age after 60 all share these 10 non-negotiable daily habits - Silicon Canals

Consistent simple daily habits—hydration, daily movement, and supportive routines—sustain youthful energy and appearance in many people over sixty.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
3 hours ago

Happy hour is ditching alcohol for sweating together

Workplace socializing is shifting from after-work drinking to morning workouts and alternative activities that prioritize wellness and deeper connections across roles.
Digital life
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Love, lies, and LLMs: How to protect yourself from AI romance scams

Modern romance scams use AI-driven deepfakes, voice cloning, and LLM-generated scripts to target individuals and organizations, causing massive financial and operational risk.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Instagram CEO dismisses idea of social media addiction in landmark trial

Instagram's CEO denied social media is a clinical addiction while acknowledging problematic use and saying the company balances safety with minimal censorship.
OMG science
fromFortune
23 hours ago

Two neurosurgeons just raised $25 million betting brain cells can (someday) outcompute silicon | Fortune

Living neurons can process real-world data and offer a path toward energy-efficient biological computing as an alternative to silicon-based AI.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days 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.
EU data protection
fromTechzine Global
2 hours ago

European regulators criticize weakening GDPR

European privacy regulators strongly oppose key Digital Omnibus changes, especially narrowing the GDPR personal-data definition and expanding pseudonymization authority.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
9 hours ago

Cisco hikes prices to cover memory cost rises

Cisco raised hardware prices to offset higher memory costs while customers continue purchasing and strategic investment plans remain unchanged.
Tech industry
fromFortune
2 hours ago

Chinese platforms like Xiaohongshu look to Southeast Asia as the U.S. applies more scrutiny | Fortune

Chinese tech platforms are expanding into Southeast Asia to avoid Western regulatory scrutiny while leveraging local markets for growth in e-commerce, AI, and social media.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 hour ago

ApolloMD Data Breach Impacts 626,000 Individuals

A May 22–23, 2025 cyberattack on ApolloMD exposed PII and PHI for 626,540 individuals, including names, addresses, DOBs, diagnoses, and some Social Security numbers.
UX design
fromVue.js Jobs
1 day ago

UI Software Engineer at Precision Medicine Group - VueJobs

Hands-on UI/UX front-end engineer designs, prototypes, and builds user-centered laboratory applications, leverages AI-assisted tools, and manages third-party UI components for performance and validation.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
1 day ago

Designing For Agentic AI: Practical UX Patterns For Control, Consent, And Accountability - Smashing Magazine

Design agentic AI with explicit design patterns, operational frameworks, and organizational practices to ensure systems are transparent, controllable, and worthy of user trust.
fromJim-nielsen
1 week ago

Saying "No" In an Age of Abundance

People think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to focus on. But that's not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. I'm actually as proud of the things we haven't done as the things I have done. Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things.
Remote teams
fromForbes
54 minutes ago

Making Hybrid Work Better For Long-Term, Sustainable Success

Hybrid work is now the norm, requiring organizations to design hybrid models that sustain business outcomes, competitiveness, employee engagement, productivity, equity, and mental health.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 hour ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: AI Prompt RCE, Claude 0-Click, RenEngine Loader, Auto 0-Days & 25+ Stories

Attackers increasingly exploit trusted tools, simple entry points, and overlooked exposures to maintain persistent, value-driven access across cybercrime and espionage.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 hours ago

Hacktivists, State Actors, Cybercriminals Target Global Defense Industry, Google Warns

Hacktivists, state-sponsored actors, and cybercriminals are intensifying attacks on the global defense industrial base using espionage, ransomware, and LLM-assisted techniques.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 hour ago

Supply chain breaches fuel cybercrime cycle, report says

Cybercriminals are industrializing supply chain attacks into a self-reinforcing ecosystem combining package compromise, credential theft, identity attacks, and ransomware.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 hours ago

xpln.ai Enables AttentionDriven Programmatic Buying Via Index Exchange

Attention-based segments are available in Index Marketplaces, enabling automated programmatic optimization to target high-attention inventory and limit or exclude low-attention placements.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 hours ago

We're entering the era of 'AI unless proven otherwise'

AI-generated content is becoming pervasive, forcing a shift from assuming human authorship toward a looming zero-trust 'generated unless proven authentic' reality.
Marketing tech
fromVariety
2 years ago

Clear Channel Outdoor on Modernizing the Billboard Business by 'Connecting the Physical World' with 'Digital Behaviors'

Billboard advertising is modernized by integrating data platforms and cross-disciplinary teams to connect physical displays with measurable digital behaviors and outcomes.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
8 hours ago

When Conversation Becomes Inventory: How OpenAI Could Reshape Digital Advertising | AdExchanger

Conversational AI shifts advertising from persona-based targeting to real-time, prompt-driven intent, enabling dynamic, outcome-oriented ad assemblies and disrupting publisher revenue models.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 hours ago

The godfather of AI predicts mass unemployment is on its way. This CEO warns even a 10% reduction 'will feel like a depression' | Fortune

Rapid AI advancement threatens significant white-collar job loss, potentially reducing employment by around 10–12% and causing economic and identity crises.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 hour ago

Americans say the news is essential. They just don't enjoy it much. - Poynter

Many Americans feel obligated to stay informed for voting but experience news fatigue, perceive news as irrelevant, and trust their own ability to verify accuracy more than others'.
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
8 hours ago

22 of the Best Things to Do in Napa Valley

Napa Valley combines world-class wine, luxury dining, and scenic outdoor recreation within easy reach of San Francisco.
#new-england-patriots
Privacy technologies
fromSlate Magazine
2 hours ago

A Creepy New Device Is Spreading Across School Campuses. Students Are Being Harassed. Teachers Are Sounding the Alarm.

Wearable AI glasses are being used to record and publicly post videos of women without consent, generating fear and discomfort about privacy and safety.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
12 hours ago

Does your TV track you even through the HDMI port? Short answer: Yes

Most smart TVs track HDMI-connected devices via HDMI-CEC metadata and Automatic Content Recognition, enabling identification and ad-targeting from streaming and non-streaming sources.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 hours ago

How 'work from hotel' became the new WFH

Hotels are increasingly serving as third-space coworking hubs offering reliable internet, plentiful outlets, quiet common areas, and social environments for remote and freelance workers.
Food & drink
fromPortland Mercury
55 minutes ago

The Secret Is in the Sauce

Portland restaurant Sunday Sauce blends old-school East Coast Italian atmosphere with millennial design, modern twists on classic dishes, and owners committed despite industry challenges.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Why is the Washington Post cratering so spectacularly? | Margaret Sullivan

Steady, future-focused leadership and an early, aggressive digital transition enabled the New York Times to vastly outperform the Washington Post in subscribers, profits, and global staffing.
Food & drink
fromIndependent
8 hours ago

Restaurant review: The food at one of Ireland's newest Michelin stars is skilful and well-judged - but is the talented chef playing it safe?

Chef Angelo Vagiotis earned a Michelin star for his Pullman restaurant, serving an acclaimed eight-course tasting menu in former Orient Express train carriages.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Here's a key task for the new boss at the BBC: solve the mystery of all the disappearing women | Anne McElvoy

BBC requires systemic change beyond appointing a woman DG to stop age- and gender-based exclusion of older female presenters across programming and regions.
Books
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago

Essay: The other Kate Bush banger that deserves a comeback right now

Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights" distills Emily Brontë's novel into song and demonstrates how music can adapt and revive literary narratives.
Books
fromPsychology Today
13 hours ago

Is It Necessary to Read Anymore?

Nightly shared movie-watching has replaced solitary reading, reducing active, co-creative engagement and tactile pleasures that novels provide.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother) by Rabih Alameddine review drag fabulousness in war-torn Beirut

Buoyant, camp novel follows Raja, a gay philosophy teacher and drag performer, and his mother through Lebanon's crises, turning trauma into resilient, joyful storytelling.
Wine
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago

Interesting Wines To Order At Dinner, According To Sommeliers

Sommeliers guide diners to discover lesser-known, special wines, encouraging exploration beyond familiar labels and highlighting unique regional styles and sustainable producers.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
21 hours ago

Google Expands 'Results About You' to Shield IDs, Fight Deepfake Abuse

Google expands Search safety tools so users can monitor personal information and request removal of search results containing sensitive ID data, including driver's licenses and Social Security numbers.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
1 day ago

What Sesame Street got right about brand voice on social media - PR Daily

Every social post should be instantly recognizable as coming from your brand through a consistent, relatable, and protected brand voice.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
15 hours ago

Making your B2B comms more human is the best way to connect with audiences

B2B marketing must prioritize real people, storytelling, and authentic messengers on social platforms to create emotional connections and meaningful engagement.
Writing
fromOpen Culture
1 day ago

Jack Kerouac Lists 9 Essentials for Writing Spontaneous Prose

Writing should be a rapid, breath-driven, associative outpouring that privileges rhythm, immediacy, and improvisation over revision and strict grammatical correctness.
Writing
fromHigh Country News
1 day ago

Cote - High Country News

Youth accompanies hunters in blaze-orange, too young to carry a gun, observing fencerow wounds envisioned as a 'string of pearls'.
Wine
fromApartment Therapy
6 years ago

Martha Stewart's Elaborate 6-Step Method Is the Best for Removing Red Wine Stains

A multi-step red wine stain removal procedure uses common household cleaners and sequential treatments, often requiring multiple products and follow-up to fully remove stubborn stains.
Remote teams
fromDallas News
1 day ago

Dallas among cities leading the return-to-office revolution, data says

Most U.S. jobs have returned to in-office work, with hybrid and fully remote roles declining sharply and RTO requirements becoming dominant.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

The End of Books Coverage at the Washington Post

Closing the Washington Post's books coverage diminishes serendipitous literary criticism and reduces diverse cultural engagement for general-interest newspaper readers.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Center-left Socialist candidate wins over populist in Portugal's presidential runoff

Antonio Jose Seguro won Portugal's presidency with 66.7% over Andre Ventura, signaling rejection of hard-right populism and support for moderate, pro-European leadership.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Russia's hybrid attacks throughout Europe are becoming more dangerous

Russia has sharply increased hybrid attacks across Europe, targeting infrastructure and civilians to undermine support for Ukraine and disrupt NATO and allied logistics.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week 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
1 week 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.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
8 hours ago

Thursday's Headlines: Down With DSPs Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Delivery Protection Act would require Amazon to directly hire its delivery drivers, replacing third-party DSPs and addressing precarious employment and safety concerns.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 hours ago

Warriors instant analysis: Wembanyama outduels Green in final game before All-Star break

Warriors without Steph Curry lost 126-113 to the Spurs as San Antonio rallied with a 39-13 run; Wembanyama scored 26, Green nearly triple-double.
London politics
fromLondon On The Inside
1 hour ago

New Plan to Help Pubs and Clubs Stay Open Later Has Been Announced

A six-week consultation will seek a London-wide licensing policy, supporting nightlife and allowing potential mayoral 'call-in' powers to override council refusals.
#erling-haaland
from101GREATGOALS.COM
14 hours ago
Manchester City

Manchester City: Pep Guardiola reveals why he substituted Erling Haaland at half-time in Fulham win

Erling Haaland was withdrawn before the second half due to a niggle, with Manchester City prioritising his protection ahead of upcoming fixtures.
fromSoccer News
14 hours ago
Manchester City

Guardiola says Haaland withdrawal against Fulham was precautionary after niggles - Soccer News

Erling Haaland was substituted at half-time as a precaution due to discomfort and fixture management.
fromSoccer News
14 hours ago
Manchester City

Guardiola says Haaland withdrawal against Fulham was precautionary after niggles - Soccer News

Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 hours ago

Germany's far-right AfD faces accusations of nepotism

AfD politicians in Saxony-Anhalt hired relatives into party offices, drawing substantial public salaries and prompting nepotism accusations.
Real Madrid
fromSoccer News
8 hours ago

Prediction: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad - Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts - Soccer News

Real Madrid aim to reclaim La Liga top spot at home against in-form Real Sociedad despite Bellingham and Militao injuries, with Vinicius returning and Mbappé leading the attack.
New York Knicks
fromNewsday
15 hours ago

Top 10 Knicks players with New York roots

Several notable New York-born players, including Bernard King, Carmelo Anthony and Jose Alvarado, have had major impacts on the New York Knicks franchise.
London politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 hour ago

Sadiq Khan sets out new licensing plans to boost capital's hospitality and nightlife industries - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A London-wide Strategic Licensing Policy will unify borough licensing, support hospitality and night‑time economic growth, and grant the Mayor powers to intervene in strategic applications.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 hour ago

The 10 cheapest Michelin-starred restaurants in London right now [updated for 2026]

London offers several Michelin-star tasting menus under £100, with the cheapest being Amaya at £75 and a vegetarian option at £70.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 hour ago

From the GLBT Historical Society Periodicals Collection: Onyx: Black Lesbian Newsletter - San Francisco Bay Times

Onyx provided a vital San Francisco–Bay Area platform for Black lesbian writers, artists, and organizers to blend culture, politics, and community-building in the early 1980s.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
8 hours ago

Sam Smith Dazzles Castro Audiences During New Residency - San Francisco Bay Times

Sam Smith launched a 24-night intimate To Be Free residency at The Castro, celebrating its reopening with soulful performances and LGBTQ+ community focus.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
7 hours ago

Night mayor! Sadiq Khan sets out new vision to boost London pubs and clubs after dark

London mayor to gain power to set citywide late-night licensing rules allowing pubs and clubs to open later and override borough refusals.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

Merkel rejects 'absurd' speculation of German presidency bid

Angela Merkel ruled out any bid to become Germany's next federal president, rejecting nomination speculation and answering 'no' to inquiries about her availability.
London food
fromTime Out London
6 hours ago

The 10 best budget things to do for Valentines Day in London 2026

London offers affordable and free Valentine's experiences, including creative events, discounted meals, late museum openings, markets, and low-cost romantic activities.
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