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Wellness
fromHuffPost
10 hours ago

The Best Way To Spoil Your Best Friend for Valentine's Day

Galentine's Day celebrates platonic friendships as central, sustaining relationships and encourages shared experiences like girls' trips and wellness getaways to honor those bonds.
Wellness
fromFortune
15 hours ago

The $20,000 longevity weekend for those who recognize that more time is the ultimate luxury | Fortune

A four-day Longevity8 retreat combines comprehensive diagnostics, targeted therapies, and lifestyle interventions to identify hidden health issues and extend health span.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
22 hours ago

Successful women say exercise is a core part of their routines. Their essentials include Alo Yoga clothes and an Oura Ring dupe.

Regular exercise paired with affordable essentials—wrist weights, electrolyte mixes, activity trackers, and supportive athleisure—helps busy professionals maintain energy, hydration, and consistent workouts.
Digital life
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Can the Web Be Saved? Its Creator Thinks So

The World Wide Web has drifted from its original open, universal promise toward commercialization, manipulation, and control, and requires incentive changes to restore public good.
Digital life
fromAol
18 hours ago

18 Work-From-Home Gigs That Pay Up to $75 an Hour Without a Degree

Remote work enables high-earning freelance careers when professionals combine skill, niche expertise, a strong portfolio, and consistent results to command above-average hourly rates.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 day ago

Ask Ethan: How much damage could a cosmic ray do to a human?

Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays carry enormous energy but pose minimal damage to a human; even the Oh-My-God particle would cause negligible harm.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 days 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.
Privacy professionals
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

California's new tool for dodging spam and fraud passes 150K signups

California's DROP tool lets residents request data brokers delete much of their collected personal information, protecting against targeted ads, fraud, spam calls, and stalking.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
30 minutes ago

Broadcom 'bulldozes' VMware CSPs with March deadline

Broadcom is ending the VCSP Advantage Partner Program and will not renew many VMware cloud service provider contracts, shifting to a smaller invite-only model.
Privacy professionals
fromMedCity News
1 day ago

Epic vs. Health Gorilla: Inside the Battle Over Who Controls Your Medical Records - MedCity News

Health Gorilla is accused of enabling companies to access and monetize patient records via fake providers and deceptive tactics, prompting a federal lawsuit.
UX design
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

8 things people do at self-checkouts that immediately reveal they grew up before technology - Silicon Canals

Different generations interact with self-checkout machines differently: older users read instructions carefully and proceed cautiously, while younger users tap quickly and risk selection errors.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
22 hours ago

Euro firms must ditch Uncle Sam's clouds and go EUnative

European enterprises are shifting sensitive data and workloads from US cloud providers to local sovereign cloud and on‑premises solutions due to geopolitical trust concerns.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

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

EU is investigating X's AI chatbot Grok under the Digital Services Act after it generated millions of sexualized images, including many appearing to depict children.
UX design
fromMedium
21 hours ago

Thinking clearly while everything speeds up

UX designers who combine core UX skills with AI capabilities can thrive despite social-media hype and changing tool narratives.
UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

Generated UI, building a ChatGPT App, how top companies use AI

Integrate branding and data constraints into AI-generated UI to produce valuable, production-ready interfaces that support iteration beyond demos and POCs.
EU data protection
fromThe Drum
19 hours ago

The Drum Predictions 2019 on privacy, trust, voice and people: 'the year for actions, not words'

Brands are increasingly prioritizing customer data protection and compliance after major fines and investigations, driving in-house privacy work and impacting agencies.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 hours ago

CERT Polska Details Coordinated Cyber Attacks on 30+ Wind and Solar Farms

Coordinated destructive cyberattacks targeted over 30 renewable energy farms, a manufacturing company, and a major CHP, but failed to disrupt electricity or heat supply.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
3 hours ago

3 ways marketers win with a connected creative-to-media supply chain

Creative Logistics centralizes creative production and media activation into a single platform, restoring control, visibility, and insight while accelerating compliant global marketing operations.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
59 minutes ago

Mandiant Finds ShinyHunters Using Vishing to Steal MFA and Breach SaaS Platforms

ShinyHunters-linked actors use vishing and fraudulent credential sites to steal SSO and MFA credentials, access cloud SaaS data, and escalate extortion tactics.
Privacy technologies
fromGOV.UK
in 1 week

Legal framework for using facial recognition in law enforcement

Government proposes a legal framework to regulate law enforcement use of facial recognition and related technologies, defining scope, safeguards, proportionality, and accountable oversight.
#moltbot
fromZDNET
7 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

The viral AI agent Moltbot is a security mess - 5 red flags you shouldn't ignore (before it's too late)

fromZDNET
7 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

The viral AI agent Moltbot is a security mess - 5 red flags you shouldn't ignore (before it's too late)

Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
9 hours ago

Meta Platforms Could Do the Unthinkable to Google This Year | The Motley Fool

Meta's AI-driven advertising growth could push its ad revenue past Google's Search, positioning Meta to become the world's largest advertising business.
fromThe Drum
4 hours ago

Dazed Media wants to know how 'cerebral content' propagates across the web

"There is lots of research to show how hard news from the likes of the New York Times shares, but we are interested in how more cerebral aesthetic content like art shares that reaches a very different audiences and spreads very differently across different networks," said Dazed's chief commercial officer Will Hayward, who is also a judge at The Drum's Online Media Awards.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
11 hours ago

AI agents now have their own Reddit-style social network, and it's getting weird fast

Moltbook hosts tens of thousands of autonomous AI agents that post, comment, upvote, and form subcommunities, producing surreal content and raising security concerns.
Books
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago

LitWatch February: Langston Hughes, historian Keisha Blain, Colum McCann * Oregon ArtsWatch

Langston Hughes’s poetry fuses jazz and blues rhythms to express Black American experience, inspiring centennial events and community celebrations.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

New type of Bordeaux wine to gain official status as result of climate pressure

Bordeaux is reviving claret as a lighter, chillable red from 2025 to address climate-driven ripeness changes and shifting consumer demand for fresher, lower-alcohol wines.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
4 hours ago

Snapchat declares itself 'A New Kind of Camera' in first TV ad

Snapchat positions itself as a camera company with its first TV ad during the Final Four to broaden appeal beyond teens and grow its user base.
Media industry
fromThe Drum
2 hours ago

The Importance of Getting Mobile Right for News Publishers

Mobile app consumption dominates digital media time, compelling news publishers to pivot distribution and monetization strategies toward mobile and social channels.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
16 hours ago

Web portal leaves kids' chats with AI toy open to anyone with Gmail account

An exposed Bondu web portal allowed virtually anyone with a Gmail account to access over 50,000 children's chat transcripts and personal details.
Media industry
fromAdvocate.com
10 hours ago

Don Lemon defiant in first remarks after arrest and release from federal custody

Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents, released without bail, and warns the prosecution threatens press freedom and routine journalism.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

Myanmar marks bitter 5-year anniversary of 2021 coup

Myanmar's military has regained strength, retaken key territory, rebuilt forces, and consolidated power with substantial Chinese support.
Major League Baseball
fromDodgers Nation
10 hours ago

MLB News: Official World Baseball Classic rosters to be announced next week

Multiple Dodgers are set to appear in the World Baseball Classic, with MLB revealing full rosters on Feb. 7 and the tournament running Mar. 5–17.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
8 hours ago

Poll: Will The A's Add To Their Rotation This Winter?

Oakland reinforced its lineup with young hitters and made notable offseason moves, but pitching—especially the starting rotation and ballpark issues—remains the primary limitation.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 hours ago

Letters: Court win over Trump is the first step to growing EV use

Securing withheld federal EV funds expands clean transportation, creates good-paying jobs, reduces air pollution, and requires greater federal support and policy reform for accessibility.
Books
fromPortland Mercury
9 hours ago

Book Review: Sara Jaffe's Hurricane Envy Is Very Queer, Very Portland

Global crises intersect with intimate domestic anxieties, revealing how political violence, parenting dilemmas, and artistic life collide within everyday moments.
Books
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Queerty Book Club's February Pick: Darcy Michael's ADHD Memoir - Queerty

ADHD can be approached with humor and lived alongside rather than fixed, especially within queer communities where neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ identities significantly overlap.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Homes may have to be abandoned': how climate crisis has reshaped Britain's flood risk

Climate change is accelerating extreme rainfall in south-west England, causing faster, more frequent floods that overwhelm defenses and threaten communities with possible abandonment.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
8 hours ago

The 4-Ingredient, Old-School Seafood Appetizer That Puts Bacon In The Spotlight - Tasting Table

Four-ingredient bacon-wrapped scallops provide an easy, impressive appetizer combining salty bacon, sweet maple syrup, soy sauce, and tender scallops in under 40 minutes.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Meera Sodha's vegetarian recipe for patates yahni

Yahni is Greek braised potatoes cooked slowly in olive oil and tomatoes, finished with a feta-yogurt sauce, olives, and served with bread.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

One in seven food delivery businesses in England are dark kitchens', study shows

Fifteen percent of online food retailers in England are delivery-only dark kitchens, lacking consistent definition and posing regulatory and public-health challenges.
Remote teams
fromThe Drum
22 hours ago

What flexible working means for your business

Flexible working allows employees to adjust schedules beyond the traditional 9-to-5, enabling better work-life fit and accommodating childcare, transport, or personal timing needs.
#hybrid-work
fromInc
16 hours ago
Remote teams

As More Companies Tighten RTO Rules, Experts Say Remote Work is Here to Stay

fromInc
16 hours ago
Remote teams

As More Companies Tighten RTO Rules, Experts Say Remote Work is Here to Stay

English Premier League
from101GREATGOALS.COM
20 hours ago

FPL 2025/26: The Ultimate Chip Strategy Guide -Master the Blanks, Doubles, and Chaos Ahead

Plan chip usage around scheduled blanks and double gameweeks to exploit fixture disruption and maximize points during the season run-in.
Wine
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
20 hours ago

Sonoma County Winegrowers names new executive director, expands winery focus

Sonoma County Winegrowers reorganized to prioritize supporting local wineries; Jennifer Dieckmann named executive director while CEO Karissa Kruse pursues national partnerships and market development.
Wine
fromThe Mercury News
20 hours ago

Sonoma County Winegrowers names new executive director, expands winery focus

Sonoma County Winegrowers reorganized to prioritize winery sales and market development while reallocating leadership to expand local wine demand and partnerships.
Social media marketing
fromcalmatters.org
20 hours ago

Tech companies knowingly hooked kids on social media, lawsuits in California claim

Social media companies designed engagement-driven features and marketing that foster user addiction and prioritized profits despite known risks to children's and teens' mental health.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
16 hours ago

Bluesky issues its first transparency report, noting rise in user reports and legal demands | TechCrunch

Bluesky grew nearly 60% to 41.2 million accounts in 2025 while posts, media sharing, moderation reports, and legal requests all rose substantially.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
15 hours ago

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank not happy with squad situation as January window nears its end (Video) - Soccer News

Tottenham Hotspur's squad is thinner than at the start of the year due to injuries and player departures during the January winter transfer window.
Writing
fromABA Journal
3 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.
Europe news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 days 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
2 days 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
4 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
3 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.
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
2 weeks 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.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
56 minutes ago

Inside France: Family-friendly France, American tech boycott and Minitel

French politics is volatile with shifting alliances ahead of local elections and the 2027 presidential race, with the far-right likely to reach the second round.
Golden State Warriors
fromESPN.com
9 hours ago

Warriors' Stephen Curry exits vs. Pistons with sore right knee

Stephen Curry exited Friday's game with right knee patellofemoral inflammation, limping after a layup, scored 23 points, and will have several days of rest.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
53 minutes ago

Warriors' Draymond Green criticizes referee after 10th technical foul: As a Black man in America, don't put your hand in my face'

Draymond Green received a technical foul after confronting referee JT Orr for putting his hand in Green's face, calling the penalty racially insulting and inconsistent officiating.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
10 hours ago

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb made an Air Force veteran's day

CeeDee Lamb is sending Technical Sgt. Chris Ferrell and his wife to Super Bowl LX in San Francisco through a partnership with USAA and AFA.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
35 minutes ago

Barcelona not changing their plans with 19-year-old loanee despite recent surgery | Barca Universal

Barcelona remains committed to Hector Fort's development and will monitor his recovery, expecting him to compete for the right-back role in 2026-27.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
57 minutes ago

Ferran, De Jong start in a 4-2-3-1 - How Barcelona can line up against Elche | Barca Universal

Barcelona can extend their La Liga lead tonight against Elche, boosted by Frenkie de Jong's return and recent Champions League momentum.
Arts
fromArtnet News
11 hours ago

How the Met Opera Turned Beloved Murals Into Financial Tools | Artnet News

The Metropolitan Opera faces financial strain and is considering selling its two Chagall murals, appraised at $55 million, potentially with placement conditions.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
5 hours ago

Don Lemon Arrested By Federal Authorities

Federal agents arrested Don Lemon and three others over an alleged coordinated disruption of a St. Paul church service, with charges including FACE Act violations and conspiracy to deprive rights.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
3 hours ago

Why Marc Bernal and Marc Casado are set to stay at Barcelona

FC Barcelona will retain homegrown midfielders Marc Casadó and Marc Bernal for now while integrating them gradually into the first-team rotation.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
9 hours ago

Craig Berube on the difference in the Leafs' mistake-ridden play this season: "We put pucks deep the second or third most in the NHL last year... It's not an easy way to play, but it's a winning recipe"

Team remains highly competitive despite six straight losses, defending well but suffering costly turnovers; Nylander's return boosts dynamism and Rifai will be inserted on defense.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
7 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: SF's Archbishop Riordan High School Pauses Online Classes to Cut TB Spread

Bay Area walkouts protested ICE crackdowns and Minneapolis killings; Archbishop Riordan High reported a tuberculosis outbreak and an SF shooting injured three people.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
6 hours ago

iQOO 15 Ultra appears in a hands-on video ahead of launch

iQOO debuts the iQOO 15 Ultra on February 4 with active cooling, shoulder triggers, a 2K 8,000‑nit display and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
National Hockey League
fromEditor In Leaf
19 hours ago

Trading Bobby McMann would be another failure for Maple Leafs

Trading Bobby McMann for minimal late-round picks would be a costly organizational failure given his undrafted rise to a top-six NHL role and growing production.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
10 hours ago

Uber Gets Ready for AI in Network Observability with Cloud Native Overhaul

Network visibility is a strategic capability; Uber built a modular cloud-native observability platform using open-source tools, dynamic configuration, and automation to manage telemetry and alerts.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Six great reads: Fafo' parenting, what tech does to us, and Patrick Bateman's legacy

Modern technology, shifting parenting norms, artistic contrasts, and nostalgic reflections reveal cultural tensions between connection, emotional warmth, and changing creative and social practices.
National Hockey League
fromEditor In Leaf
15 hours ago

Elliotte Friedman proposes bold trade to shake up Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs should target 26-year-old center Robert Thomas, under contract five years at $8.125M, to fill a top-six center role and replace Mitch Marner.
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