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fromBoston.com
8 hours ago

Ted Cruz criticizes Kathy Hochul for wearing headscarf at slain officer's funeral

Kathy Hochul emphasized the importance of respecting religious traditions during a police officer's funeral.
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

If You're Ever Anxious AF, These Clever Things Are Life-Changing

Anxiety can result from various lifestyle factors, but there are many products available to help promote relaxation and presence.
fromKqed
1 month ago

Clothes Moths Got Your Sweater? There's a Wasp for That | KQED

Clothes moths reproduce rapidly in homes, with larvae feeding on wool textiles.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

What's Going on with That Megacomet Flying through the Solar System?

C/2014 UN271 is a massive comet that offers insights into the early solar system, having recently shown carbon monoxide presence.
The comet poses no threat to Earth despite its large size and is set for a close approach to the Sun in 2031.
fromTheregister
13 hours ago

When hyperscalers can't safeguard one nation's data

Data sovereignty is often superficial, as true control over data can be diminished by legal obligations and foreign influence.
fromMedium
1 month ago

How to "Break" Your Design System Rules Without Creating Chaos

Design systems provide a shared language, components, and guidelines for effective user interface collaboration.
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

Making Data Protection an Organizational Priority

Organizations must prioritize data safety alongside data value to prevent liabilities.
#ai
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Tech industry

The TechBeat: Why GitHub Commits Aren't as Private as You Think (8/4/2025) | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Tech industry

The TechBeat: Why GitHub Commits Aren't as Private as You Think (8/4/2025) | HackerNoon

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 hours ago

Data Brokers Are Ignoring Privacy Law. We Deserve Better.

A significant portion of data brokers in California ignores requests for access to consumer data, violating privacy rights.
#cybersecurity
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

Securing the Digital Frontier: Strategies for Safeguarding Companies and Customers in the Age of Wearables

fromNextgov.com
4 days ago
Information security

Russian hackers target local internet to spy on embassies in Moscow, Microsoft says

fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

Securing the Digital Frontier: Strategies for Safeguarding Companies and Customers in the Age of Wearables

fromNextgov.com
4 days ago
Information security

Russian hackers target local internet to spy on embassies in Moscow, Microsoft says

fromMedium
1 month ago

Foundation: Tailwind for Figma

Foundation is a Figma plugin that enables quick setup of design systems, eliminating the need for repetitive tasks.
fromTheregister
14 hours ago

Millions of age checks as UK Online Safety Act gets rolling

UK Online Safety Act enforces daily age checks for restricted sites, aiming to protect underage users from harmful content.
fromMedium
1 week ago

Meta Rejects EU AI Code of Practice, Warns of Growth Risks and Legal Overreach

Meta Platforms refuses to sign EU's voluntary AI code, citing legal risks and potential hindrance to AI innovation.
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

3 Top Energy Stocks Set to Surge from Big Tech's AI Spending Spree

Big Tech's $380 billion AI capex boom drives demand for chips and energy infrastructure, benefiting chipmakers and energy providers significantly.
fromBusiness Insider
5 hours ago

The AI boom is straining the power grid, and data center operators are getting nervous

Data center operators are increasingly concerned about power availability due to growing electricity demand from AI.
#artificial-intelligence
fromNature
23 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Who's to blame when AI agents mess up? We urgently need a new system of ethics

fromNature
23 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Who's to blame when AI agents mess up? We urgently need a new system of ethics

fromTechzine Global
12 hours ago

AI-proof work increasingly being taken over

Generative AI is automating complex tasks that were previously immune to technology.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
10 hours ago

This is the cheapest ways to watch the Premier League this season

The cost of watching Premier League football continues to rise, with more options available for viewing through various channels.
fromMarTech
10 hours ago

What do we think we know about what helps brands gain citations on LLM results? | MarTech

Optimizing content and online presence is crucial for brands to gain citations on LLM results.
fromHubspot
3 months ago

How to reduce marketing tool sprawl without losing the functionality you need

Marketers waste an average of 26% of their budgets on ineffective channels and strategies amidst growing martech products.
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

These 8 highly rated tech companies have 300+ remote jobs to fill

Remote work offers flexibility and is favored by employees at tech companies.
fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

How to join BBC Sport's FPL league

Fantasy Premier League begins on 15 August, and participants can join the BBC Sport League with code bbcfpl.
#return-to-office
fromTasting Table
6 hours ago

The State Second Only To California In Wine Production - Tasting Table

Washington State is home to over 1,050 wineries and is renowned for its diverse wine production.
fromYahoo Sports
8 hours ago

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire: It's Andrew Vaughn's time to shine

Adding the right hitters can be crucial for fantasy baseball success as the season progresses.
fromGluten Free & More
2 months ago

Summer 2025 Product Spotlight: Gluten-Free Foods from Around the World

Global gluten-free food options enhance summer meals with diverse flavors.
fromThe Drum
16 hours ago

5 major social algorithm changes decoded, from Meta's Llama 3 to X's Premium turn

Recent social media algorithm changes emphasize the need for immediate engagement in content to maintain visibility.
fromSoccer News
6 hours ago

Frank must win Premier League title as soon as possible, says Spurs chairman Levy - Soccer News

Daniel Levy anticipates Thomas Frank will lead Tottenham Hotspur to win the Premier League quickly.
fromTechzine Global
12 hours ago

The browser is the next security frontier: how do we secure it?

Browsers have become critical endpoints and attack vectors, necessitating improved security measures that current EDR solutions can't provide.
fromEater
4 days ago

The 10 Best Deals of the Week (Including 50% off Trade's Cold Brew Coffee)

August brings significant deals on cookware and summer-themed home goods as seasonal sales peak.
fromZDNET
10 hours ago

LastPass can now warn or block logins to shadow SaaS apps - here's how

The LastPass plug-in can now prevent access to unapproved SaaS apps.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
12 hours ago

Microsoft Advertising Updates Website Exclusions

Microsoft Advertising introduces centralized controls for managing website exclusions in Audience Ads and Search Ads.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
23 hours ago

Poet Q&A: Charity E. Yoro, winner of a 2025 Oregon Book Award for 'ten-cent flower & other territories' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Charity E. Yoro won the Stafford/Hall Award for Poetry at the 2025 Oregon Book Awards.
Yoro began writing poetry in seventh grade, influenced by her English teacher, Ms. Jones.
She advocates for Hawaii's issues through her writing, which reflects her deep connection to home.
Yoro emphasizes that writing is an ongoing practice, involving continuous learning and refinement.
#nfl
fromEater NY
4 hours ago

Best Dishes New York Editors Ate This Week: August 4

Ajo blanco with almond crema, honeydew sorbet, and green grapes is an exceptional dish to try.
fromSocial Media Today
23 hours ago

Meta Outlines Performance Improvements Based on its Evolving AI Systems

Meta is focusing on AI advancements to enhance video engagement across Instagram and Facebook.
fromEarth911
3 days ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Paying for the Costs of Dealing With Pollution

Charging fees for pollution cleanup could reduce pollution levels.
#literature
fromGameSpot
4 hours ago

Best Teams In Madden NFL 26

Top 10 overall teams in Madden NFL 26 revealed, with full team ratings available at launch on August 7.
fromThe New Yorker
13 hours ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

The Mikkolas sisters confront an intergenerational curse as a neighbor unravels their story over decades.
fromEarth911
16 hours ago

What Can You Do About Nonpoint Source Pollution?

Nonpoint source pollution is the leading cause of water quality issues in the U.S.
fromPrx
2 hours ago

The World

Climate change is causing unpredictable monsoons in India, worsening flooding and waterlogging.
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Did Craigslist decimate newspapers? Legend meets reality. - Poynter

Craigslist significantly impacted newspaper print classifieds, symbolizing broader shifts in the media landscape.
fromHigh Country News
3 days ago

Native languages need radio, which is at risk of being lost - High Country News

KUYI-Hopi Radio provides a vital connection to cultural identity for Hopi community members, but faces funding challenges threatening its survival.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

How have you been affected by the earthquake and tsunami across the Pacific?

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific.
fromTasting Table
8 hours ago

Jefferson's Ocean Bourbon Is Aged At Sea, But Is It Worth The Expensive Price Tag? - Tasting Table

Jefferson's Ocean Bourbon, aged at sea, fails to impress despite unique aging process.
fromPoynter
10 hours ago

'As an editor, you have the opportunity to change people's lives and careers.' - Poynter

Editors reporting job satisfaction develop better tactics amidst challenging conditions.
fromwww.amny.com
9 hours ago

Brock Lesnar return at SummerSlam stuns WWE fans at MetLife Stadium | amNewYork

Brock Lesnar made a surprising return at SummerSlam, stunning 60,000 fans after an intense match between Cody Rhodes and John Cena.
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The 10 Best White Wines At Trader Joe's In 2025 - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's offers affordable wines with an impressive selection, but assessing quality can be challenging due to limited information on labels.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Millions of Ukrainians abroad hope to return home once Russia's invasion ends

Ukrainians are returning home after fleeing due to war, with significant numbers still displaced abroad.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

EU agrees new Russia sanctions after Slovakia drops opposition Europe live

The EU has adopted its 18th sanctions package against Russia after Slovakia's approval, intensifying pressure on various sectors.
fromPrx
2 weeks ago

The World

A Chinese university expelled a female student for dating a foreigner, triggering debates about gender bias and nationalism.
Film
fromVulture
3 months ago

Spike Lee Drops Highest 2 Lowest Trailer Before A24 Can

A$AP Rocky stars in Spike Lee's movie "Highest 2 Lowest" alongside Denzel Washington, set to release this summer after Cannes premiere.
DevOps
fromDevOps.com
15 hours ago

Five Great DevOps Job Opportunities - DevOps.com

DevOps.com is launching a weekly jobs report to highlight career opportunities for DevOps professionals.
New York Mets
fromwww.amny.com
4 hours ago

Dom Hamel recalled by Mets: Prospect on cusp of MLB debut | amNewYork

Dom Hamel has been recalled by the New York Mets and will likely serve as a multi-inning arm amid rotation struggles.
#mindfulness
fromYoga Journal
5 days ago
Mindfulness

Forget Mindfulness, This is How You Actually Get Your Kids to Love Yoga

Use alternative terms to engage students in mindfulness practices.
fromYogaRenew
7 hours ago
Mindfulness

8 Recommended Books to Get Your Mind Right

Mental clarity and emotional resilience are essential tools for a balanced life.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
7 hours ago

The AlleyWatch July 2025 New York Venture Capital Funding Report

NYC startup funding in July 2025 reached $1.86B through 86 deals, driven primarily by late-stage venture rounds.
fromFuncheap
15 hours ago
SF music

Free "Bluegrass Breeze" Rooftop Concert at SF's Salesforce Park (Every Saturday)

A rotating selection of local bluegrass music will be featured every Saturday through October 25th.
fromESPN.com
22 hours ago

Ngumoha, Nunez score as Liverpool beat Athletic

Rio Ngumoha scored a stunning solo goal as Liverpool won 4-1 against Athletic Club in a preseason friendly at Anfield.
fromwww.npr.org
16 hours ago

The best American food of 2025

Fried green tomatoes and peanut butter egg rolls are ideal summer dishes that embody comfort and cultural significance.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Restraining order against Oakland activist denied by judge

A judge denied a restraining order against Seneca Scott, ruling no harassment or credible threats were committed against Brandon Harami.
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