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Wellness
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours ago

8 daily habits of people who are genuinely at peace with getting older that have nothing to do with diet or exercise - Silicon Canals

Graceful aging stems from curiosity, self-compassion, and emotional practices rather than genetics or physical routines.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
10 hours ago

I tracked my screen time for a year but then I started tracking what I was avoiding each time I picked up my phone and that second dataset changed how I understand my own mind - Silicon Canals

Screen time quantity alone reveals nothing about why you use your phone; tracking emotional triggers before use provides actionable insight that raw duration metrics cannot.
Wellness
fromCN Traveller
5 hours ago

The 6 best reformer Pilates studios in London for strengthening, low-impact workouts

Pilates builds strength and joint stability through controlled, low-impact movements, making it effective for injury recovery and long-term athletic performance.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

Psychology says the people who feel exhausted after scrolling aren't lazy, their brains are processing thousands of micro-decisions that were designed to feel like nothing - Silicon Canals

Social media scrolling causes mental fatigue through thousands of micro-decisions engineered to feel invisible, depleting cognitive resources despite appearing effortless.
Wellness
fromDesign Milk
8 hours ago

Matteo Thun Embeds BASIN Glacial Waters into Lake Landscape

BASIN Glacial Waters integrates European thermal bathing traditions with glacial-fed hydrotherapy at Lake Louise, combining architectural design with physiological wellness benefits in North America's first facility of this scale.
OMG science
fromFuturism
6 hours ago

Mysterious Chinese Space Plane Conducting Unknown Mission in Orbit

The U.S. Air Force's X-37B and China's Shendong space planes conduct secretive orbital missions with unclear military and space capabilities, both demonstrating advanced reusable spacecraft technology.
OMG science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
23 hours ago

How to watch the blood moon total lunar eclipse in the Bay Area

A total lunar eclipse will occur early Tuesday at 3:05 a.m. Pacific time, turning the moon dark red and lasting about one hour, with the next visible eclipse in California not occurring until 2033.
OMG science
fromWIRED
5 days ago

A Galaxy Composed Almost Entirely of Dark Matter Has Been Confirmed

A nearly starless galaxy, CDG-2, 300 million light-years away, appears to be over 99.9% dark matter and was detected via four globular clusters.
EU data protection
fromTechRepublic
8 hours ago

The Global Fight Over Who Controls Your Data Just Escalated - Here's What the Numbers Say

Regions with mature data sovereignty frameworks and strong enforcement experience fewer incidents, while areas with developing regulatory infrastructure face significantly higher breach rates.
#surveillance-technology
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
1 hour ago

FTC declines to enforce a kids privacy law for data collected to verify users' ages

The FTC will not enforce COPPA against websites using age verification technologies to collect minors' data, provided they follow specific data protection protocols.
UX design
fromUX Magazine
16 hours ago

Championing Accessibility: a Path to Inclusive Design Leadership

Accessibility must be a core design value, not a compliance checkbox, to create inclusive digital experiences for all users regardless of ability.
UX design
fromBusiness Matters
22 hours ago

How User Interviews Can Be Accelerated with an AI-Powered Insights Platform

AI-powered research platforms address the infrastructure burden surrounding user research—recruitment, scheduling, transcription, and synthesis—rather than the interviews themselves, removing friction that causes teams to abandon research.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

EU opens up funding to guarantee abortion rights across bloc

The EU established a social fund mechanism enabling member states to support citizens accessing safe abortions in countries where it is legal, addressing unsafe abortion practices across Europe.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
7 hours ago

Google might reshuffle search results to try to dodge fines in the EU

Google will test displaying rival hotel, flight, restaurant, and transportation services higher in European search results to comply with EU antitrust regulations under the Digital Markets Act.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
3 days ago

A Designer's Guide To Eco-Friendly Interfaces - Smashing Magazine

Sustainable UX reframes performance as ethical responsibility, prioritizing reduced digital footprint and energy-efficient design over attention-seeking features.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 hours ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Kali Linux + Claude, Chrome Crash Traps, WinRAR Flaws, LockBit & 15+ Stories

Cyberattack breakout times dropped to 29 minutes in 2025, with adversaries using legitimate credentials and AI to accelerate intrusions while maintaining stealth through malware-free techniques.
Remote teams
fromFortune
2 hours ago

Remote employees have quietly unlocked one major workplace perk: Getting paid 12% more than their in-office colleagues, Fed study finds | Fortune

Remote workers in France earn 12% higher hourly wages than in-office employees, with a 6% premium remaining after controlling for education, gender, and age.
Information security
fromBleepingComputer
20 hours ago

Fake Next.js job interview tests backdoor developer's devices

Attackers deploy malicious Next.js repositories targeting developers through job-themed lures, using multiple execution triggers to achieve remote code execution and data exfiltration.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
20 hours ago

Broncos enter free agency clear of Russell Wilson dead money

The Denver Broncos enter the 2025 offseason with substantial salary cap flexibility after eliminating $85 million in dead money from Russell Wilson's release, positioning them to make strategic additions while maintaining roster quality.
Remote teams
fromFortune
7 hours ago

The remote work fight isn't over: Workers are willing to take a major pay cut, up to 25%, Harvard study shows | Fortune

Workers value remote work so highly they would accept a 25% pay reduction to work from home instead of commuting to an office full-time.
Remote teams
fromMiami Herald
6 hours ago

How companies can adapt employee recognition programs in the era of global work

Organizations must redesign employee recognition programs to be equitable, compliant, and culturally relevant across global distributed teams rather than using local one-size-fits-all approaches.
Social media marketing
fromInc
7 hours ago

Your Next Move: Winning in the Attention Economy - Virtual Event 2/26 at 2:00 PM ET

Social-first strategies and authentic brand building drive business growth in the attention economy by cultivating loyal followings.
Marketing tech
fromMiami Herald
4 hours ago

Inside Microsoft's Copilot search ads, and what makes them 25% more effective than traditional search ads

Microsoft introduced Copilot search ads, a new advertising placement option that appears beneath organic responses in Copilot search, supporting Performance Max campaigns and innovative Showroom ads with AI-powered customization.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
17 hours ago

Yieldmo and Adform Enter Strategic Partnership to Help Brands and Agencies Unlock Value without Cookies

Yieldmo and Adform partnership enables advertisers to leverage contextual signals across privacy-first inventory without relying on cookies or user authentication.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
11 hours ago

WPP is shaking up its business model - 3 key takeaways on what it means for staff

WPP's new CEO Cindy Rose unveiled a turnaround plan restructuring the company into four units and targeting $676 million in cost savings by 2028 to address declining revenue and profitability.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
11 hours ago

Screen snoopers beware! Samsung phone has a built-in Privacy Display

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in Privacy Display that blurs the screen from side angles while remaining clear for the user, preventing shoulder surfing and unauthorized viewing of sensitive information.
National Football League
fromBleacher Nation
5 hours ago

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Combine Week Edition (Don't Expect Fireworks ... Yet)

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine represents an information-gathering phase where teams verify medical data and test assumptions before significant draft-board movement occurs.
National Football League
fromNewsday
1 day ago

Arvell Reese on possibly being a Jet: 'That'd be amazing'

The Jets should select Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese with the No. 2 pick to address their historically weak defense and help new head coach Aaron Glenn's defensive system.
Privacy technologies
fromPrivacy International
11 hours ago

Discord pushes back age verification after security risks revealed

Age verification systems create significant privacy risks by collecting sensitive biometric and identity data that cannot be recovered if compromised, and normalizing pervasive digital identity checks across the internet.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
9 hours ago

Stories: The Ultimate Social Media Algorithm Hack

Social media stories provide local food businesses a reliable, algorithm-resistant way to connect with audiences through sensory content that drives daily consumer engagement and cravings.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
6 hours ago

WBD Improved Its Ad Business In 2025, But Still Has "A Ways To Go" | AdExchanger

Warner Bros. Discovery achieved strong content success with nine No. 1 box office releases and 131.6 million streaming subscribers, but total revenue declined 5% to $37.2 billion due to Olympic licensing comparisons and domestic TV audience losses.
Social media marketing
fromParle Mag
7 hours ago

Understanding TikTok Audience Growth in 2026

TikTok success in 2026 requires niche-focused content, genuine audience engagement, and community building rather than viral metrics or broad lifestyle topics.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Guardian joins media coalition to protect original journalism from unpaid use by AI

UK media companies formed Spur coalition to establish global licensing frameworks requiring AI firms to pay for journalism used in their products.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
4 hours ago

The Rigor and Love of a Great Editor

Ann Godoff exemplified editorial excellence through complete self-effacement, prioritizing authors' success over personal recognition while building Penguin Press into a prestigious publishing powerhouse.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
22 hours ago

AI takes a swing at online anonymity

Large language models can efficiently deanonymize internet users across multiple platforms by automating the process of connecting anonymous posts to identify individuals with high precision.
Media industry
fromDigiday
17 hours ago

Media Briefing: Without transparency, publishers can't tell if Google's Preferred Sources feature benefits them

Google's Preferred Sources feature lacks transparency, leaving publishers unable to measure traffic impact or user adoption six months after launch.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li audiobook review a deconstruction of grief

A Chinese-American author processes the suicides of both her sons through radical acceptance, finding meaning in facts and logic while contemplating her own mental health history's potential influence.
Food & drink
fromDaily News
3 hours ago

The Habit Burger & Grill tweaks its menu with new and reimagined items

The Habit Burger & Grill's executive chef Jason Triail introduces seven new and reimagined menu items, including a year-long developed Baja Crispy Fish Sandwich, Cheesy Street Corn Tots, and Blue Wave Shake, alongside improved classics and relaunched favorites.
Environment
fromThe Nation
12 hours ago

Japan's New Climate Bomb-in the US

Japan's $33 billion investment in a US gas-fired power plant represents a new major climate threat, continuing the pattern of carbon bomb projects that undermine Paris Agreement climate targets.
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
21 hours ago

Way-too-early 2026 MLB All-Stars: AL, NL roster predictions

Early 2026 All-Star predictions feature Raleigh as a starter despite uncertainty about repeating his 60-homer season, while rookie Kurtz earns selection over established star Guerrero Jr. based on exceptional rookie performance.
Environment
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
4 hours ago

Federal deep-sea mining proposal sparks backlash from Santa Cruz County leaders

Santa Cruz County unanimously opposes Trump administration efforts to expedite seabed mining permits in coastal waters, citing unproven technology and threats to marine ecosystems and local economies.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
21 hours ago

Seabourn's Culinary Enhancements: A New Dining Experience

Seabourn enhances its culinary program with fresh, regionally inspired cuisine and expanded dining options across Seabourn Square and The Colonnade to create memorable guest experiences.
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
22 hours ago

2026 WBC: Contreras, McLean among MLB prospects to watch

Joseph Contreras, a top prep pitcher prospect and son of former MLB pitcher Jose Contreras, represents Brazil in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, providing scouts rare opportunities to evaluate his breaking ball development against elite competition.
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

Review: Not your typical South American steakhouse. Alto is modernist, bread-centric and groundbreaking

Alto restaurant in Los Angeles reinterprets traditional Uruguayan and Argentinian breakfast breads and regional dishes into refined dinner appetizers, offering a distinctive culinary perspective on Southern Cone cuisine.
Major League Baseball
fromDodgers Nation
21 hours ago

MLB News: Bat-breaking Mystery, Verlander and Valdez Get Deferred Contracts, Yankees to Retire HOFer's Number

Spring training featured a rare broken bat incident, Tigers signed pitchers with deferred contracts, and Yankees announced CC Sabathia's number retirement ceremony.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

US bullying' could scupper carbon levy on shipping, warn experts

US pressure has successfully reversed Panama's support for a proposed carbon levy on shipping, threatening global efforts to reduce maritime greenhouse gas emissions.
Wine
fromThe Mercury News
23 hours ago

Daniel Duckhorn, Napa Valley merlot's greatest champion, dies at 87

Daniel J. Duckhorn, pioneer who elevated Napa Valley merlot to world-class status and co-founded Duckhorn Vineyards in 1976, died at 87 from congestive heart failure.
Writing
fromDefector
1 day ago

What I Learned From My Annoyingly Long Correspondence With "Elena Ferrante" | Defector

An AI-generated scam email impersonating Elena Ferrante used phrases from published book descriptions to deceive an author, revealing how AI can convincingly mimic famous writers while containing telltale signs of fabrication upon scrutiny.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I paid people with pints and chips': Georgina Duncan on the prize-winning play she tapped out on her phone

Sapling won the Women's playwriting prize; the Belfast-set drama examines teenage grief and the long, community-defining scars left by past violence.
Writing
fromVulture
3 days ago

The Horny Girls Who Walked So Heated Rivalry Could Run

M/M slash fanfiction, often written by women and known as BL in Asia, evolved through fandoms like Star Trek, enabling mainstream successes like Heated Rivalry.
#belarus
Wine
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Wine giant Gallo to lay off 90, shut down key Napa facility

Gallo is laying off 93 employees and closing its Ranch Winery in St. Helena due to shifting market dynamics and weakened demand for lower-priced wines.
Wine
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Bar Part Time Guys Taking Over Bissap Baobab Space, Will Open Nightclub There

Bar Part Time is expanding into a 6,000-square-foot nightclub called Downtime offering natural wines, high-ABV cocktails, and bar snacks from Rose Pizzeria's team.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,456

Russian forces conducted large-scale attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, causing civilian casualties, infrastructure damage, and claimed territorial gains amid difficult US-mediated talks.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
21 hours ago

Pride in Panels - SF Queer Arts Festival - San Francisco Bay Times

Over 2000 participants attended the SF Queer Comics Festival's biennial celebration featuring LGBTQIA+ comic creators, artists, workshops, and panel discussions across multiple library venues.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
7 hours ago

Will Germany elect a woman as head of state?

Germany's center-left SPD and Greens campaign for a woman to succeed President Steinmeier, which would be historic as all twelve post-WWII German presidents have been men.
London food
fromTime Out London
11 hours ago

The 7 best new London restaurants opening in March 2026

London's March dining scene features major reopenings including Simpson's in the Strand after six years, plus new pizza venues, Irish pubs, and listening bars across the city.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
9 hours ago

The Daily Dirt: Mamdani kicks off rental ripoff hearings

Mayor Mamdani's office is holding one-on-one tenant hearings to directly address housing issues and non-rent-related fees, with findings informing the spring housing plan.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
17 hours ago

Thursday's Headlines: Beyond Snowballs Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD arrested a driver for a fatal wrong-way crash, while officials contradicted the mayor's livable streets agenda within 24 hours.
London food
fromTime Out London
7 hours ago

Gordon Ramsay is opening his 100th restaurant in one of London's tallest skyscrapers

Gordon Ramsay's 100th restaurant, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, opens in May at 22 Bishopsgate with 35 new dishes and a five-course tasting menu.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 hours ago

Just 10% of NYC multifamily buildings claim 80% of evictions: REBNY

Just 10 percent of multifamily buildings cause 80 percent of evictions and roughly half of housing code violations, concentrated in specific neighborhoods and predominantly among rent-stabilized properties.
London
fromTime Out London
11 hours ago

A huge new hotel next to Borough Market will have a 'sky bar' and roof terrace

A 530-bed hotel with spa, pool, restaurant, and rooftop bar is planned for London Bridge via partial demolition of two office buildings on Southwark Bridge Road.
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