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OMG science

Can Neosporin Protect You From Getting COVID-19?

Coating the inside of the nose with Neosporin may trigger an immune response to repel respiratory viruses, potentially offering extra protection against illnesses. [ more ]

Harvard Gazette

OMG science

Complex questions, innovative approaches - Harvard Gazette

Seven innovative projects receive Star-Friedman Challenge grants for cutting-edge scientific research. [ more ]

State of the Planet

OMG science

Solar Geoengineering To Cool the Planet: Is It Worth the Risks?

Respectable scientists and institutions are now pushing for more research into solar geoengineering to moderate global warming. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Weight Loss to Shape Up in Style: Discover the Latest Must-Have Health and Fitness Products! * Brooklyn Paper

There are four basic principles for successful weight loss: portion control, drinking water, regular exercise, and getting enough sleep. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Wellness

Weight Loss to Shape Up in Style: Our Health & Fitness Swag

Weight loss success relies on four basic principles: portion control, staying hydrated, regular exercise, and getting enough sleep. [ more ]

Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

15 hours ago

Wellness

Benefits Of Quitting Alcohol: Let's Stay Alcohol-Free!

Quitting alcohol has numerous mental health benefits and improves sleep quality significantly. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Wellness

How America Lost Sleep

Americans are recognizing the importance of sleep for their overall wellness, yet are still struggling to get enough rest. [ more ]

The Verge

I'm still using the Light Phone 2 after a year

The Light Phone 2 navigation feature was initially unreliable but improved with time, requiring patience and adjustments from the user. [ more ]

The Verge

Digital life

How to stop being reminded of memories you don't want to be reminded of

Digital platforms may inadvertently trigger pain by sending memory notifications, prompting the need for control over such reminders. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Digital life

A Polestar Phone now inexplicably exists

Polestar, an EV company, has launched the Polestar Phone in China, showcasing its connection to Android and electric power systems. [ more ]

Relay FM

Digital life

Clockwise #551: Clippy Vibes - Relay FM

Meta adds AI to its glasses, our thoughts on chronological vs. algorithmic timelines, how we find software tools, and the U.S.'s TikTok ban.

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Entrepreneur

FTC Is Paying Ring Customers Millions in Amazon Settlement | Entrepreneur

If personal footage from a Ring camera was accessed without consent, customers might receive a significant payout. [ more ]

Theregister

UK's Investigatory Powers Bill approved to become law

The UK's Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill 2024 has enhanced digital surveillance powers for national security and combating online abuse. [ more ]

TeachPrivacy

Murky Consent: An Approach to the Fictions of Consent in Privacy Law - FINAL VERSION

Privacy consent in law is often fictitious, and focusing on acknowledging and managing these fictions is more beneficial than trying to turn them into truths. [ more ]

TeachPrivacy

A Regulatory Roadmap to AI and Privacy

Over at IAPP News, I wrote a short essay called A Regulatory Roadmap to AI and Privacy.It summarizes my longer article, Artificial Intelligence and Privacy.

ITPro

morePrivacy professionals

Everything you need to know about the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act

Organizations urged to prepare for UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act (PSTI) by the end of April. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

Service design in action: Creating memorable experiences for small businesses - LogRocket Blog

Service design improves customer experience and business operations through collaborative methodologies. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

8 hours ago

How to connect business metrics to customer opportunities - LogRocket Blog

Visualize strategic outcomes using frameworks like North Star metric or Michael Karpov's hierarchy of metrics and Teresa Torres' OSTs, focusing on business goals and customer opportunities. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

13 hours ago

BMW talks design as catalyst for positive change at milan design week 2024

Design at BMW goes beyond vehicles to create holistic sensory experiences and address societal challenges like circular mobility. [ more ]

Smashing Magazine

Conducting Accessibility Research In An Inaccessible Ecosystem - Smashing Magazine

Ensuring technology is accessible relies on receiving direct feedback from disabled users by creating accessible prototypes for user testing. [ more ]

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Washington Post

23 hours ago

Big Tech keeps spending billions on AI. There's no end in sight.

Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are significantly increasing their investments in AI, with plans to spend tens of billions more, leading to increased demand for computer chips and potential strains on the U.S. electrical grid. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

3 Ways AI Can Help Us (and Hurt Us) | Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs can strategically incorporate AI into operations for efficiency and strategic planning, but should proceed with caution and be aware of potential drawbacks. [ more ]

Digiday

Earnings from social and search players signal that AI will be a long-play investment

Generative AI will be worth the investment but will take time to scale across different business areas. [ more ]

McKinsey & Company

in 1 hour

What do employees really want out of generative AI?

Employees using generative AI prioritize social-emotional skills, meaningful work, and a supportive environment over additional technical skills. [ more ]

Marketing Dive

moreArtificial intelligence

Google enters its 'Gemini era' as search, YouTube ride healthy ad demand

Alphabet reported a 15% YoY revenue increase in Q1, surpassing analyst expectations, with significant growth in ad revenue, especially in search and YouTube.

Google is heavily investing in generative artificial intelligence (AI) software, entering its 'Gemini era' to stay competitive in the evolving search sector. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Microsoft and IBM release source code for one of the weirdest versions of MS-DOS

Microsoft open-sourced MS-DOS 4.00, distinct from the anticipated multitasking version. Multitasking became a focus in subsequent Windows and OS/2 releases, not MS-DOS. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

FTC Alleges Jeff Bezos and Other Amazon Execs Deleted Texts | Entrepreneur

Amazon executives, including Jeff Bezos, deleted sensitive messages during an antitrust investigation, impacting evidence preservation. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Net neutrality is back: U.S. promises fast, safe and reliable internet for all

Government restores net neutrality rules for faster and more reliable internet connections by classifying broadband as a public utility. [ more ]

AdExchanger

Google's Ad Network Biz Dips, But Search Brings Home The Bacon | AdExchanger

Google is expected to have three separate business lines - Search, YouTube, and Cloud - each generating around $100 billion annually. [ more ]

Fast Company

EU data protection

Shein is shining so bright in Europe that regulators want to keep a closer eye on it

Shein has been designated a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) by the European Union due to its large European user base, requiring compliance with Digital Services Act rules by August. [ more ]

The Conversation

EU data protection

Focus on Rwanda's safety is a distraction from the dangerous conditions for asylum seekers in the UK

The UK government passed a new law declaring Rwanda safe for asylum seekers despite the Supreme Court ruling it unsafe. [ more ]

www.chicagotribune.com

Unlocking the perfect wine: Experts share tips to bringing the right wine for any occasion

Choose wine for parties based on trusted favorites like Oregon Pinot Noir or less common options like Albarino for an impressive selection. [ more ]

www.berkeleyside.org

Expect the unexpected from this Oakland-based wine club and distributor

Supporting independent wine producers like Fortino in Gilroy promotes diversity in the industry. [ more ]

Wine Enthusiast

The Best Red Wines for Sangria 2024

Select quality wine for Sangria, customize with fresh fruit and vary ingredients for unique flavors. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Is there any wine that goes with asparagus? | Fiona Beckett on drink

Cooking asparagus in different ways affects wine pairing, contrary to the myth that wine doesn't go with asparagus. [ more ]

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MLB Trade Rumors

New York Mets

Mets Designate Zack Short For Assignment

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www.theguardian.com

Spurs could not stop Arsenal's Invincibles can they derail the Arteta project? | David Hytner

Arsenal aiming to secure a crucial victory over Spurs in a historic fixture that could impact the title race. [ more ]

Soccer News

Glasner challenges Crystal Palace to extend winning run - Soccer News

Crystal Palace has secured Premier League safety and aims to maintain their winning streak, focusing on improvement rather than complacency. [ more ]

www.90min.com

Arsenal predicted lineup vs Tottenham - Premier League

Arsenal must win remaining games for title chance. [ more ]

Soccer News

8 hours ago

Liverpool FC

Did anyone expect us to be champions? - Klopp not ready to assess final season at Anfield - Soccer News

Klopp refrains from assessing final season despite challenges. [ more ]

www.fourfourtwo.com

Liverpool FC

Darwin Nunez warned over Liverpool future as forward set to lose biggest ally'

Liverpool's defeat to Everton puts Klopp's second Premier League title in doubt. Changes expected in post-Klopp era with potential squad adjustments. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

Media industry

9 Podcasts To Help You Keep Track Of WTF Is Going On In The World

Podcasts offer a more digestible and balanced way to stay informed amidst the overwhelming 24-hour news cycle. [ more ]

The Nation

Media industry

Hail, Columbia!

Independent journalism needs support from readers to continue publishing incisive and important stories. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Media industry

Strong recognition for Irish Independent regional news coverage and Indo Daily podcast at Global Media Awards

Project Leap increased local news engagement, driving innovation and sustainability in journalism. [ more ]

TechRepublic

Information security

BeyondTrust Report: Microsoft Security Vulnerabilities Decreased by 5% in 2023

The total number of Microsoft vulnerabilities in 2023 was relatively stable compared to previous years, with a slight decrease.

The rate of critical Microsoft vulnerabilities has decreased in 2023, signaling potential improvements in addressing high-severity issues. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Information security

Hackers make millions of attempts to exploit WordPress plugin vulnerability

Hackers are exploiting a severe vulnerability in the WordPress Automatic plugin, allowing complete website takeover. [ more ]

Fast Company

Information security

Be careful where you upload files: Cybersecurity researchers highlight a new ransomware threat to browsers

Uploading files online can also lead to ransomware attacks due to modern browsers' capabilities to interact with local file systems. [ more ]

Uschamber

3 days ago

Essential Marketing Tools for Influencers

Influencer marketing tools help influencers attract brands and monetize content. [ more ]

MarTech

What can a potential US TikTok ban teach marketers? | MarTech

TikTok faces potential U.S. ban due to recent legislation, showcasing risks of relying solely on third-party platforms for marketing. [ more ]

Sfgate

10 Essential Video Marketing Tips for Arts & Entertainment Brands

Video marketing is crucial for businesses in the arts and entertainment industry to connect with audiences and stand out in a competitive landscape. [ more ]

Shopify

10 Most Popular Social Media Platforms in 2024 [Apr 2024 Update] - Shopify

Facebook has the largest user base among social media platforms with 3.1 billion users worldwide in 2024. [ more ]

Digital Trends

Don't fear the pause ads | Digital Trends

Pause ads have been introduced by Google, leading to mixed reactions due to the potential intrusion of advertising in viewer experiences. [ more ]

Labridge Digital Marketing

Google Ad Creation: Ultimate Guide for Effective Campaigns

Google Ad Creation is crucial for businesses to reach the right audience and boost visibility in digital marketing. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Arteta: Arsenal must park Spurs rivalry for PL title

James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCApr 26, 2024, 10:06 AM ET

www.dw.com

2 hours ago

Tunisia: an EU version of 'Rwanda plan' for asylum seekers? DW 04/26/2024

Tunisia is unlikely to become a host for asylum seekers rejected by the EU, despite being a common departure point for migrants to Europe. [ more ]

Washington Post

Hospitals evacuated in Kyiv after threat from Belarus

Kyiv city authorities evacuated hospitals due to false terrorism accusation leading to fears of attack. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Ukraine updates: US to send $6 billion in war aid to Kyiv DW 04/26/2024

US approved $6 billion military aid for Ukraine, including Patriot air defense systems. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Qatar pledges $3m to Ukrainian human rights body

Qatar provided $3m to support initiatives for children and those affected by armed conflict in Ukraine. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

MLB Potentially Ending Sunday Morning Baseball Streams On Peacock

MLB struck a $30M deal with NBC Sports for Sunday games, Peacock likely to move to a new platform for streaming MLB games. [ more ]

BlueJaysNation

MLB Betting Preview (April 26): Dodgers vs. Blue Jays predictions

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Dodger Blue

Dodgers New: Evan Phillips Has Mindset Of 'One Pitch At A Time'

Phillips' consistent performance has been crucial for the Dodgers' recent success. [ more ]

Wealthup

Want a High-Paying Remote Job? This Will Help Your Job Search

Job seekers who land remote work can save time and money by skipping daily commutes.

They don't need to pack meals or waste cash eating lunch out.

Wealth of Geeks - Judgment Free Tips, Tricks, and Unique Insights to Make and Save Money

Is Remote Work Dying? Trends and Predictions - Wealth of Geeks

Hybrid work model boosts productivity; WFH enhances mental health and work-life balance; Remote work likely to continue despite pushback. [ more ]

WealthUp

High-Paying Remote Jobs for People Seeking Remote Work

Remote jobs offer financial benefits and enable a comfortable work environment. [ more ]

American Banker

'Be your own champion:' How hybrid work can empower careers

Fold clothes for video calls to enhance professionalism and career advancement. [ more ]

BuzzFeed Community

JavaScript

Everyone Is Like A Certain Baseball Field Snack - Here's Which One You Are

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Take me out to the ball game, take this quiz.

Amazon Web Services

JavaScript

Build APIs using OpenAPI, the AWS CDK and AWS Solutions Constructs | Amazon Web Services

APIs are essential for creating microservices in distributed applications. OpenAPI, AWS CDK, and AWS Solutions Constructs help streamline API development processes. [ more ]

Poynter

11 hours ago

Is there a feud between the White House and New York Times? - Poynter

The relationship between the NYT and the White House is tense, fueled by a lack of trust and Biden's avoidance of a one-on-one interview with the paper. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Biden Declares in Howard Stern Interview He's Happy' to Debate Trump

President Biden is ready to debate Trump. He criticized Trump's actions during the Capitol riot and noted challenges in dealing with Republicans. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Biden Embraces Trump-Style Taunts, Calling Trump a Loser'

President Biden is using insults and taunts towards his opponent similar to Trump's style, aiming to hit where it hurts and focusing on policy arguments. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Joe Biden agrees to participate in presidential election debates with Donald Trump

Election debates between Biden and Trump are likely to happen, though conditional on behavior, following a rich tradition in American democracy. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Nancy Kerrigan Situation': Fox News Host Pushes Wild Theory Biden Will Sabotage' Trump to Avoid Debates

Fox News hosts make outrageous claims about Biden sabotaging Trump to avoid debate. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Biden, Asked if He's Planning to Debate Trump, Says I Am'

President Biden has agreed to participate in a general-election debate with former President Donald J. Trump. [ more ]

euronews

Blinken meets Chinese President Xi as US-China spar over key issues

Both US and China acknowledge growing disparities while emphasizing communication. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Blinken tells China it's in their interest to stop helping Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks at a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Friday.

english.elpais.com

Blinken meets with Xi in Beijing to try to improve US-China relations

China and the United States remain willing to preserve the recent and fragile stabilization of bilateral ties, but recognize that active diplomacy is necessary to avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations.

www.aljazeera.com

China and US should be partners, not rivals', Xi tells Blinken

China prefers to strengthen ties with the US, emphasizing partnership over rivalry, but challenges persist. [ more ]

www.thisislocallondon.co.uk

Graphic design

Transforming Paris, One Artwork at a Time: An Interview with Street Artist Lorem

Lorem, a street artist in Paris, repurposes discarded items into art pieces, blending pop art and contemporary expression. [ more ]

www.bostonherald.com

Writing

A Salvadoran cookbook from a major publisher is finally here. Why did it take so long?

Family stories intertwined with food can serve as a crucial link to one's cultural identity and heritage. [ more ]

Medium

Writing

It Happened on Medium: March roundup

Medium published 100,000 stories in March 2024, with a significant number being highlighted passages and Boosted via nominations by editors. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Writing

Review: 'Illinoise,' based on Sufjan Stevens' concept album, clears a fresh Broadway path

The unique production of 'Illinoise' challenges traditional Broadway norms with a blend of music, dance, and thematic abstraction. [ more ]

www.elle.com

Emily Henry on 'Funny Story,' Romance Novel Tropes, and Adapting Her Books into Movies

Emily Henry is considering adjusting her publishing schedule to accommodate for film and TV adaptations of her books. [ more ]

the Guardian

The experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant books

Rediscover reading by not feeling guilty, try audiobooks, and utilize local libraries for assistance. [ more ]

PublishersWeekly.com

A Middle School Book Club Makes Good Trouble, on a National Scale

Established book club Good Books Young Troublemakers for middle graders aims to introduce potentially controversial and diverse content, expanding nationwide. [ more ]

PublishersWeekly.com

2024 Los Angeles Times Book Festival in Photos

Over 550 writers, celebrities, and storytellers came together at the LA Times Book Festival sharing a wide range of books, from picture books to young adult novels. [ more ]

Fast Company

13 hours ago

Business

This is the most overlooked piece in companies' sustainability strategies

Food system's greenhouse gas emissions surpass transportation sectors combined. [ more ]

Theregister

Privacy technologies

Ads on .gov.uk websites raise eyebrows over privacy

Public-sector websites in the UK and US are sending visitor data to web advertising brokers, causing concerns about compliance and online privacy. [ more ]

TechRepublic

3 days ago

Privacy technologies

Can a VPN Be Hacked?

VPNs encrypt online traffic to protect user data from prying eyes, providing an additional layer of security for both businesses and consumers. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers' Manager Says Andy Pages Will Stick Around 'Awhile'

The Los Angeles Dodgers called up Andy Pages to inject life into the outfield. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers Highlights: Teoscar Hernandez Home Run & Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Impressive Catch Against Nationals

Teoscar Hernández, Freddie Freeman key in Dodgers' 2-1 victory over Washington Nationals. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers' Unheralded Offseason Acquisition Has PCL's Longest Hitting Streak

Araúz, despite not receiving an invitation to major league spring training in 2024, has kicked off the season with the longest hitting streak in the Pacific Coast League. [ more ]

Lighthouse Hockey

8 hours ago

New York Islanders

Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 48 - Austin Czarnik (with guest Matthew Strauss)

Austin Czarnik's short tenure with the Islanders personified a unique time in their history, making him a fascinating yet unmemorable figure. [ more ]

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