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US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 hours ago

Inside a Gaza medical clinic at risk of shutting down after an Israeli ban

MSF clinics in Gaza face closure after Israel banned international aid organizations from bringing in aid and staff, jeopardizing care for thousands of wounded Palestinians.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 hours ago

Iran warns US troops and Israel will be targets if America strikes over protests as death toll rises

Widespread Iranian protests entered their third week with at least 116 dead, 2,600 detained, an internet blackout, and rising risks of domestic and international escalation.
Wellness
fromWIRED
2 hours ago

Want to Stop Doomscrolling? You Might Need a Sleep Coach

Sleep requires deliberate training and discipline; adults can improve sleep by changing habits and using sleep coaching.
Wellness
fromWIRED
2 years ago

Most People Are Side Sleepers-Here Are 12 Mattresses to Keep Them Comfy

Top side-sleeper mattresses provide lumbar support, pressure relief, and comfort to keep the spine aligned while cushioning hips and shoulders; twelve recommended models highlighted.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

The New Year's resolutions nutritionists and trainers actually follow themselves - and 3 they skip

Small, sustainable changes beat extreme, all-or-nothing overhauls for lasting improvements in diet, exercise, and overall wellness.
Digital life
fromBustle
1 day 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
2 days 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
4 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
fromYahoo
5 hours ago

Your privacy choices

Yahoo and partners use cookies to operate sites, authenticate users, measure usage, and—with consent—perform analytics, personalized advertising, and audience research.
#ai-image-manipulation
Tech industry
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

At This Year's CES, AI Ruled Everything

AI is becoming ubiquitous across consumer devices, integrating into TVs, refrigerators, laundry, and companions, reshaping lifestyle technology and device connectivity.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Microsoft execs respond to mass layoff rumors

Microsoft denies plans to cut 11,000 to 22,000 jobs after online rumors; prior 2025 reductions and heavy AI spending have driven cost restructuring.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

If your confidence is at an all-time low in design, try this

Designers must build confidence and interpersonal communication to survive solo roles amid layoffs and shrinking budgets.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

Beyond conversations: natural language as interaction influencer

Natural language interfaces shift responsibility from users learning system structure to systems understanding user intent and executing compressed workflows.
UX design
fromMedium
6 days ago

What good writing looks like

First drafts are the worst; iterate on microcopy for interfaces until confirmations and labels become concise, clear, and user-focused.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
14 hours ago

Elon Musk says X's new algorithm will be made open source next week

X will open-source its new recommendation algorithm, including all code for organic and advertising post recommendations, within seven days and update it every four weeks.
EU data protection
fromThe Drum
3 days 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
3 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
5 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.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
12 hours ago

Hootsuite launches global social media skills platform

Hootsuite launches a global Academy offering videos, resources and industry-recognized social media certifications to professionalize social media roles and address skill shortages.
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
1 hour ago

A Disneyland restaurant is getting a major overhaul

Disneyland launched over 100 new and returning food and drink items across parks, including revamped menus and 70th‑anniversary celebratory returns.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 hours ago

The 14 Best Local Diners To Visit For Classic Comfort Food In Seattle - Tasting Table

Seattle's diner scene delivers hearty, affordable regional comfort food shaped by blue-collar history and suited for cold, rainy Pacific Northwest weather.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.espn.com
9 hours ago

MLB free agency tracker: 2025-26 offseason trades, moves - ESPN

MLB teams began aggressive offseason moves immediately after the Dodgers' title, with major free-agent signings, trades, and Japanese players joining MLB clubs.
Food & drink
fromThe New Yorker
2 hours ago

Flynn McGarry's Artful, Ambitious Next Act

Flynn McGarry, now twenty-seven, continues evolving as a chef with Cove, his ambitious fourth restaurant, expanding his precise, high-end culinary approach.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
47 minutes ago

Meet The AI Super-Users Of 2026: Millennial Managers

Millennials are best positioned to champion AI and drive organizational innovation by adopting and spreading AI superagency across teams.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
7 hours ago

Why AppLovin Stock Jumped 108% in 2025 | The Motley Fool

AppLovin pivoted to pure-play adtech, sold its slow-growth games business, leveraged AI, expanded into e-commerce, and delivered over 100% stock gain.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
2 hours ago

Sadia Shepard on Loss, Faith, and the Web Between Stories

Helen confronts deep loneliness after her brother's death while assembling Kim's letters and encountering intersecting faiths: evangelical Christianity, Islam, and Indigenous religious traditions.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
2 hours ago

Patrick Radden Keefe on Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood"

Truman Capote explored human fascination with violent spectacle and promoted the 'nonfiction novel' to turn lurid true-crime reporting into literary art.
Major League Baseball
fromJays Journal
2 hours ago

Blue Jays will play on Sunday Night Baseball for the first time in a decade

The Toronto Blue Jays will appear on U.S. national broadcasts in 2026, including Sunday Night Baseball on Sept. 6 and multiple NBC/Peacock "Sunday Leadoff" games.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
9 hours ago

Trump's climate war could cost America a generation, if we let it

U.S. policy rollbacks and dismantling of scientific infrastructure are undermining climate science, stalling the clean-energy transition, and eroding long-term American competitiveness.
Writing
fromMission Local
1 hour ago

Abuelitas de la Mision: Maria Alicia Catalan, a poet who's lived in the Mission 55 years

María Alicia Catalán, a Salvadoran immigrant, built a lifelong caregiving career in San Francisco, remains active at 87, and expresses herself through poetry and music.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

We've got your back': Australian PM visits bushfire-ravaged towns as 300 structures destroyed and 350,000 hectares burned

Heatwave-driven bushfires in south-east Australia burned about 350,000 hectares, destroyed hundreds of structures including 80+ homes, forced evacuations, and prompted a $20m recovery package.
Environment
fromZDNET
12 hours ago

Unplugging these 7 common household devices helped reduce my electricity bills

Unplugging multiple idle electronics and adjusting thermostat small amounts significantly reduces home energy waste and can cut annual electricity costs by up to about $200.
Remote teams
fromsilive
23 hours ago

Looking for a work-from-home job? These 10 big companies are hiring, study says

Numerous major companies are offering hybrid or remote positions, and work-from-home job postings recently increased by 3%.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Sky TV down as thousands of viewers report outages across the UK

Sky TV suffered widespread outages across the UK starting before 3am and peaking before 7am, affecting thousands of viewers and some streaming services.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

MuddyWater Launches RustyWater RAT via Spear-Phishing Across Middle East Sectors

Iran-affiliated MuddyWater deploys a Rust-based implant called RustyWater (RUSTRIC) via spear-phishing Word macros to target diplomatic, maritime, financial, and telecom sectors.
Information security
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Trend Micro patches critical flaws in its Apex Central software

A vulnerability in Apex Central's management server lets remote attackers cause the server to load and execute a malicious DLL without authentication.
Information security
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

MongoBleed Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Read Data From MongoDB's Heap Memory

A zlib decompression flaw (CVE-2025-14847, MongoBleed) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to leak uninitialized memory and exfiltrate credentials from exposed MongoDB servers.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Renee Good's Killing Reveals Why Fact-Based Journalism Loses the Narrative Battle

Immediate official narratives shaped public perception of Renee Good's killing, polarizing interpretations before full facts emerged.
Social media marketing
fromThe Daily Dot
23 hours ago

"100 likes is the new 1000": Creators say Instagram likes have fallen off a cliff. Here's why

Instagram posts now receive far fewer likes due to shifts in user behavior and possible algorithm changes, producing a widespread 'like recession'.
Writing
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Opinion: Remembering Renee Good

Renee Good was a poet who explored tensions between science and faith and is remembered tenderly amid scrutiny of her final moments.
Media industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

Netflix's $82.7 billion rags-to-riches story: How the a DVD-by-mail company swallowed Hollywood | Fortune

Netflix transformed from a DVD-by-mail startup into a dominant entertainment conglomerate pursuing an $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., HBO, and HBO Max.
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library

Join San Francisco Main Public Library with talented poets for a poetry jam. The Main Library's monthly Poem Jam poetry reading series, moderated by Kim Shuck, takes place on Thursdays at 6 pm in the Main Library. Thursday Night Poem Jam Every 2nd Thursday | 6 pm San Francisco Main Public Library, 100 Larkin St, San Francisco FREE - Updated 6/26/19 - Event info last checked via website
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days 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
1 day 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
1 day 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.
Europe news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day 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.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 day 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
1 day 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.
Wine
fromTasting Table
1 day 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.
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days 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.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days 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.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromThe New Yorker
2 hours ago

Aaron Rodgers, Football's Rorschach Quarterback

Tomlin pursued Aaron Rodgers to revive the Steelers' offense despite doubts about coaching longevity and Rodgers' decline; early-season results showed encouraging wins.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
9 hours ago

Craig Berube on Max Domi beating up the 6'5 Marcus Pettersson with lefts and rights: "The old man taught him"

The Maple Leafs won 5-0, powered by strong special teams, stabilized goaltending, improved defense, roster health, and leadership from Max Domi.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

Sunday Puzzle: Pet theory

A puzzle where each answer is a familiar two-word phrase with the first word beginning 'PE-' and the second beginning 'T-', followed by eleven clues.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
1 hour ago

Cowboys news: Former Dallas 1st-round pick weighs in on who should be next DC

Quincy Williams is a downhill box linebacker who excels at aggressive run pursuit and scraping, with limited coverage and pass-rushing responsibilities.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
8 hours ago

Dallas Cowboys NFL draft order 2026: Packers' pick from Micah Parsons trade finalized

The Packers' loss awards Dallas the Packers' first-round pick at No. 20 overall, while the Cowboys' own first-round pick sits at No. 12.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 hours ago

Corporation hits back in row over who runs cafes

The City of London Corporation selected Daisy Green to run four Hampstead Heath and Queen's Park cafes after retendering to secure longer-term leases and investment.
Arts
fromdesignyoutrust.com
3 hours ago

An Artist Draws Mythic Chimeras And Warrior Specters In Flat, Beardsleyesque Illustrations That Bridge Antiquity And Modern Surrealism

Contemporary visual art explores hyper-realism, surrealism, generative art, street murals, photography, and character-driven illustration from diverse global artists.
#germanyindia-relations
Real Madrid
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
5 hours ago

Chelsea and Arsenal eyeing up a move for Vinicius Junior

Vinicius Junior may leave Real Madrid; Arsenal and Chelsea are interested, with Chelsea prepared to offer €150 million, enabling Real to reinvest.
Arts
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 hours ago

Heavy Charcoal Shading And Dramatic Light Make Daniel Alvarez's Drawings and Illustrations Feel Pulled From Dreams

Daniel Alvarez's contemporary black-and-white illustrations use charcoal, graphite, and digital media to depict minimalist, emotionally charged figures and surreal scenes evoking introspection and tension.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
3 hours ago

Weekly deals: OnePlus 15, Galaxy S25 and Z 7 series, Motorola Razr 2025 series on sale

Motorola introduced a premium Signature phone and Razr Fold book-style foldable, both unavailable in the US; competing phones and storage/price variations offer alternative choices.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Germany news: Dobrindt vows to fight left-wing extremism DW 01/11/2026

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is heading for India. DW has more. The damage to cables in Berlin that caused a power outage is thought to have been carried out by left-wing extremistsImage: picture alliance/dpa Skip next section What you need to know Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has announced new measures to combat left-wing extremism Chancellor Friedrich Merz is kicking off a three-day visit to India, accompanied by a large business delegation
Manchester City
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 hour ago

Man City considering January deal for 23-year-old right back as Guardiola eyes more signings

Manchester City are considering signing Benfica right-back Amar Dedic, targeting a summer move to strengthen defensive depth and long-term succession at right-back.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Martino's, London SW1: Beautiful bedlam' restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants

Martino's is a stylish, busy Italian-leaning all-day brasserie near Sloane Square offering classic dishes, meticulous old-school hospitality, and glamorous, highly visible dining atmosphere.
France news
fromThe Local France
5 hours ago

Driving rules, Brexit, and the Clooneys: 6 essential articles for life in France

British residents in France should update post‑Brexit residency cards to obtain permanent status; 2026 brings new driving laws, holiday planning, shopping rights, and citizenship pathways.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
12 hours ago

Deals: Poco M8 Pro and M8 go on sale, Motorola Razr 60 Ultra, Pixel 10 discounted

Multiple smartphones and a tablet are discounted, including Poco M8 series, Poco F7, Redmi Pad 2 4G, and Motorola Razr 60 Ultra.
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