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Digital leisure has grown into something much bigger than a pastime-it's a coping mechanism. For many Canadians, play has migrated from board games... to smartphone screens.

I've always believed in personal growth, and I've always wanted to make a difference.

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

Now you can test your wits every day of the week with a challenging quiz hosted by Ray Hamel, featuring unique questions on specific topics.

AI-powered tools no longer require design artifacts to be built from scratch. Usable layouts can be generated in minutes, enhancing team collaboration.

OpenAI is preparing to launch an AI-powered web browser, directly targeting Google's $200 billion interactive advertising machine, potentially altering the landscape of online searches.

The European Commission announced the publication of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, aimed at helping companies comply with the AI Act. Compliance is voluntary.

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"The best UX designs start with a strong, focused idea. Being intentional with your design is what separates unique, innovative ideas from generic, recycled ones."

Media psychology is a relatively new field of psychology that examines the ways behavior is affected by media and technology.

Three upstart media-measurement companies - Comscore, iSpot and VideoAmp - are now deemed ready for primetime as valid alternatives to Nielsen by the Joint Industry Committee (JIC). The JIC, formed in 2023, seeks to establish new audience measurement standards amid evolving viewing habits driven by broadband and mobile technology. Following a comprehensive audit, the JIC found these companies' technologies meet necessary functionality, transparency, and usability benchmarks, marking a significant development in the media measurement landscape.

AI compensation models are shifting from flat-fee licensing to varied systems that compensate publishers based on multiple functions of data usage.

The Schengen Area is the world's largest visa-free zone, allowing seamless travel across 27 European countries without border checks or passport controls.

The EU has awarded Finland around $105 million to help purchase a new icebreaker ship. This funding is aimed at expanding fleets to navigate the Arctic.

AI-generated posts without personal insight are detected by LinkedIn's algorithm, leading to low engagement and a lack of human connection with the audience.

In this 8-team PPR mock draft, only five quarterbacks were selected in the first 10 rounds, showcasing a different draft strategy focused on running backs and wide receivers.

The thorough examination of period tracking apps showcased varying degrees of privacy and data handling practices, raising awareness about user privacy concerns in the digital landscape.

Everything here is gluten-free (modern gluten can be inflammatory to everyone, not just a few) with the bread being baked in-house.

Joe Avella and David McDaniel visit Anaheim, California, on a quest to discover the top savory snacks at Disney California Adventure Park and Disneyland Park.

Veo 3 AI can create eight-second clips based on text prompts, producing videos quickly and easily for platforms like TikTok or YouTube Shorts.

F5 found that more than half of all web visits come from data scrapers, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Perplexity AI bots.

The sister was at her desk with the view of the park and on the phone with the brother. He was scolding her during their weekly check-in call.

Stephen King's list of favorite books reveals his inclination towards narratives that delve into the darker aspects of human nature rather than traditional horror stories.

Fast fashion has become a global wardrobe staple, providing an affordable way to keep up with trends, but its impact raises serious concerns. Many clothing items are discarded after only a few wears, leading to substantial waste. India is now referred to as the world's textile wasteland, flooded with shipping containers of textile waste. Workers recycling these cast-offs face significant health risks and environmental challenges. Influencers, consumers, second-hand clothing collectors, and textile recycling plants all contribute to and are affected by this fast fashion phenomenon.

Strolling beside the Emscher, the Tyczkowskis say it is the stench that they remember most about the river's darker days. The whole thing was filthy and it stank terribly.

AI Max is designed to provide a more flexible approach for advertisers, integrating additional AI capabilities while ensuring that marketers maintain control over their campaigns.

We promised in our manifesto that we would end years of inaction and make the changes that fans have fought for for so long and are so overdue.

The principal investigators recognized that writing caused a bottleneck in their work, as completing grant applications and reports took time they preferred spending on scientific work.

The pronoun hwæt appears around 5,800 times in Old English literature, leading to extensive interpretations and discussions regarding its meaning and context.

The 2025 Sunset Wine Competition highlighted a variety of winning wines, starting with the Best White, the 2024 Brockmeyer Family Wines Albariño from Walla Walla, WA.

The 2025 Sunset Wine Competition recognized diverse top wines, awarding Best White to the 2024 Brockmeyer Family Wines Albarino from Walla Walla, WA.

Copilot's chardonnay hails from the Los Carneros of Napa Valley. Apple and citrus notes with a touch of buttery oak make this $8 white wine a no-brainer for creamy seafood dishes.

Moment, a platform for automating trading and portfolio management workflows for fixed income teams, has raised $36M in Series B funding led by Index Ventures. Founded by Dean Hathout and Dylan Parker in 2022, Moment has now raised a total of $56M in reported equity funding.

The average rent in Manhattan surged 7% year over year to an all-time high of $5,450, marking the seventh consecutive month of price increases.

The Knicks are in the softest group in either conference for the 2025-26 NBA Cup, facing opponents with major question marks. Charlotte and Chicago are projected lottery teams, and Miami hasn't escaped play-in territory for a few years. Milwaukee, the last Cup champion, enters the season with uncertainty about star player Giannis Antetokounmpo's mindset.

Couples often fall into fixed relational roles - parent, partner, child - that block mature intimacy.