Today Briefly

Today Briefly

Adult clothes moths resemble pinkie nails and cannot eat wool sweaters due to lack of mouthparts. Instead, they lay eggs in their former homes.

C/2014 UN271, a massive comet, is set for a close approach to the Sun in 2031, revealing secrets about its composition and origins.

User research insights often fail to drive organizational change because they are not connected to business objectives, making it difficult for stakeholders to recognize their potential impact.

The European Commission issued guidelines for AI models with systemic risks to assist companies in complying with the AI Act active starting August 2, 2024.

The act mandates that platforms implement "highly effective" age verification measures to prevent underage users from accessing inappropriate content-whether that's pornography, violent material, or other age-inappropriate content.

Security is a priority for every business, regardless of size, sector, or location. The threat landscape - and ferocity of attacks - seems to increase almost by the day.

Kent recalled being tasked with sorting out a faulty logic analyzer for the NSA after they reported it was producing junk data. Instead of shipping it for a costly factory repair, he traveled to Maryland with a firmware developer.

Creativity and craftsmanship are at risk of being overshadowed by automation, making it essential to prioritize intentional creation over convenience and efficiency.

Sometimes, the most significant improvements come from the smallest tweaks. This approach was crucial in revamping a 32-page website under a tight deadline, focusing on clarity and usability.

Selling flags online can be done well if you have a specific goal in mind for your social media strategy. Setting your goal can start to open up a roadmap of what you need to do and where you need to take your social media in order to meet the goal.

The 18th EU package of sanctions is here, after Slovakia dropped its opposition to its adoption last night. Slovak prime minister, Robert Fico, said late Thursday that he received additional guarantees from the EU on the technically unrelated, but politically linked, issue of gas imports from Russia and was now prepared to support the package.

For the first time since the pandemic, the majority of Fortune 100 companies now have a fully in-office policy for their employees, according to a new report from real estate company Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL).

The Martha Stewart Wine Collection allows experienced and inexperienced wine connoisseurs to try some of her favorite selections in the comfort of their own homes.

Frank Family's Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon combines valley floor fruit with twenty months of French oak aging, offering rich blue and black fruit flavors with a mouth-coating finish.

At the beginning of every baseball career, everyone is pretty much guessing. The work amounts to generating enough information that can be evaluated in the end.

WeTransfer insisted it had zero intention of abusing anyone's intellectual property, saying it had made the change to cover an upcoming moderation service.

"Brady has taught us that our differences are our greatest strengths, and that community support can move mountains," explains Clay Mauritson, whose family's 350-acre vineyard operation represents a winemaking legacy dating back to 1868.

The new Chocolate Soft Whip cold foam is crafted with authentic cocoa, delivering a rich, indulgent chocolate flavor that complements a wide variety of beverages. Unlike some competing products that contain air bubbles or frothy textures, Rich's Chocolate Soft Whip provides a velvety smooth mouthfeel that enhances the overall drinking experience.

All four NFC North teams have potential for playoff contention. The Lions and Vikings emerged strong last season. The Packers have a young roster. The Bears might surprise with changes.

The expulsion of a female student in China for dating a foreigner has sparked significant debate on social media, with discussions focusing on gender bias and nationalism.

The 2025 season will play out with a 12-team format featuring automatic bids for five conference champions and seven at-large spots. Gone is last year's clunky requirement that the top four seeds could go only to conference champs.

Gibson's journey from a spoken-word performer in cafés to a prominent figure in online poetry showcases the evolution of the medium in the 21st century, particularly through social media.

Mina Nedi, 25, decided to join his father's recycling business in Manshiyet Nasr after graduating with a nursing degree, driven by a determination to help the environment.

The analysis of 300 picture books with anthropomorphic animals reveals that certain animals are often gendered, such as male frogs or female cats, indicating a pattern in representation.

Robertson displays a flag reflecting daily air quality on her porch, helping residents understand pollution levels amid the numerous industrial plants in Sulphur, Louisiana.

Syrian security forces entered Sweida following clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters, escalating from a local dispute into violent confrontations.

The exhibition presents many artistic concepts that are aesthetically pleasing but not practical for large-scale commercial production, raising concerns about their real-world applicability.

We don't know what exactly we're supposed to face in this war. Are we up against warplanes and death? Or hunger and starvation? Or thirst and the lack of water?

"The Hard Knocks thing, you know, like, just for the record, Hard Knocks is training camp. And we're not training camp. We're just not."

The audio clips are from interviews he gave before his 1966 death, talking about his early days in animation: his first business going broke, losing the rights to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, and ultimately sketching Mickey Mouse and "Steamboat Willie," which set him on a path to create "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," the first feature-length animated motion picture, and, eventually, Disneyland.

Some really good writing tips hold up. 'Get the name of the dog' reminds us there's power in the particular. Verification is crucial, even of the obvious.

Montblanc Notebook #146 is the best option for jotting down thoughts affordably. For more formal settings, Metier's A5 Notebook Cover is preferable.

Martech documentation isn't glamorous, but it's essential. Documentation keeps stacks running smoothly, helps teams adopt tools effectively, and ensures that platforms evolve in step with business needs.

Video remains the most effective medium for capturing and maintaining attention, significantly improving engagement for sales, marketing, and customer success teams.

"We do have measures that give us some sense of how effective it is. I haven't been able to say, 'Oh, I've saved X amount of money because [of AI].'"

Oakland will build or retrofit roughly 11,000 curb ramps within 15 years and improve all remaining curb ramps and repair damaged sidewalks in 78,000 locations over 25 years.

Confidence coach Regina Bonds believes that flirting in real life is a lost art, emphasizing the impact of technology on personal interactions and dating.

Parties experience periods of decline and resurgence; the Republicans faltered in the '30s and '40s, while the Democrats faced struggles in the '70s and '80s. Even significant events like Watergate couldn't revive the Democrats effectively during that era, showcasing the difficulty of overcoming a party's weakened public perception.

Comeback Cafe, a grab-and-go staple for items like Vietnamese fresh rolls, bubble tea, and banh mi, has shuttered for the month of July.

Removing criminal illegal aliens is this Administration's highest priority. I look forward to cooperating with California's county sheriffs to accomplish our shared duty of keeping Californians and all Americans safe and secure.

President Trump asserted that his administration is perfect, blaming 'selfish people' for trying to harm it over allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Kurosawa's film 'Cloud' portrays an unsettling transformation of the internet from a promising connection tool into a breeding ground for human malevolence.

The 2025-2026 NY Rangers schedule features a late matchup against the Devils in March, indicating a significant gap in divisional games early in the season.