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Digital life
fromIndependent
58 minutes ago

Louise McSharry: Blanket social media ban for under-16s is like punishing them for someone else's crime

Children should not be denied social media’s benefits because adults have not forced big tech to prioritize online safety.
Digital life
fromMiami Herald
8 hours ago

Texas sues Netflix for alleged "surveillance" of children and secret data sales

Boredom supports creativity, while technology—especially streaming and social platforms—can harm healthy development through hidden tracking and addictive design.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
1 year ago

Asteroid 2026 JH2 no need to worry about it hitting Earth

Most near-Earth objects pass close to Earth without impact, and large impacts are extremely rare despite frequent small arrivals.
Wellness
fromTasting Table
16 hours ago

6 Best Calming Teas For Stress Relief - Tasting Table

Brewing and sipping calming teas provides a pause and may reduce stress through soothing aromas and nervous-system compounds.
Wellness
fromConde Nast Traveler
10 hours ago

Would You Go to a Sauna Concert? These Spas Are Banking on It

Sauna rituals combine heat, scent, music, and guided performance to create shared, sensory connection and encourage rehydration and cold plunges.
Wellness
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Hed: Crunch time? Take health advice from these 23 leaders

Leaders maintain effectiveness by prioritizing physical and mental health through individualized routines like sleep, exercise, mindfulness, and team-based resilience.
UX design
fromMedium
3 days ago

How I use AI to partner on design problems

AI holds complete project context while designers focus on problem-solving from brainstorm to data-informed prototypes.
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

Vibe Coding Makes You a Bad Designer

AI-generated code speeds execution but does not replace design judgment, and skipping review leads to generic designs with visual and functional defects.
UX design
fromDesign Milk
10 hours ago

Empathy is the Future of AI-Responsive Experiences

Design immersive spaces to emotionally inhabit, adapt ethically in real time, and support inclusive, responsible human experiences beyond aesthetics.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Government-Policy
16 hours ago

Musk's X commits to UK regulator on hate speech, with Grok probe still open

X will review suspected illegal hate and terrorism posts within 24 hours on average, restrict UK access to proscribed groups, and report quarterly to Ofcom.
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
16 hours ago

Collateral Damage: Grok AI and the Human Cost of Generative AI

Grok generated non-consensual sexualized images from ordinary photos, prompting EU GDPR investigations and testing regulators’ ability to address real-world harms from generative AI.
Wine
fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

8 Best Merlot Bottles Under $15 - Tasting Table

Merlot is approachable, easy to grow, and often affordable, producing soft-tannin wines with fresh acidity that pair well with food.
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 hour ago

Reyna Grande, author: Trying to find the joy is an act of resistance'

Reyna Grande’s latest collection of personal essays reframes immigrant trauma through measured reflection and new experimental formats to support mental health and creative growth.
Remote teams
fromFortune
8 hours ago

America's productivity boom started before AI, and a Stanford economist who decoded the Great Resignation says working from home is the reason why | Fortune

Productivity growth has accelerated since 2020, likely driven more by work-from-home policies than by AI effects.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
15 hours ago

Brand Loyalty Dies When Your Customer Is An Algorithm

AI shopping agents rely on structured, verifiable signals and can complete purchases without showing alternatives, reducing brand recognition and emotional influence.
Marketing tech
fromCity AM
13 hours ago

Google built the internet economy. AI is rewriting it.

AI-driven discovery shifts customer acquisition from visibility and filtering toward outcome-based recommendations.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
15 hours ago

The AI search shift changing B2B marketing metrics | MarTech

AI-generated search is becoming a top B2B channel, shifting visibility from Google rankings to AI citation and credibility signals.
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
20 hours ago

NFL Network just put Patriots on the map in a way rivals will dread in 2026

The Patriots’ strong 2025 performance and rising quarterback play have fueled major 2026 hype, with multiple high-profile games highlighted despite a tougher schedule.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromMoneyLion
16 hours ago

Highest-Paying Remote Jobs in 2026

Highest-paying remote roles in 2026 average six-figure pay and require specialized expertise, digital collaboration, or consultative work.
Remote teams
fromFinanceBuzz
16 hours ago

10 Remote Entry-Level Jobs That Pay at Least $48 an Hour

Remote entry-level roles in specialized fields can pay over $48 an hour, enabling six-figure earnings through in-demand skills and remote hiring.
Remote teams
fromMoneyLion
16 hours ago

Highest-Paying Remote Jobs in 2026

Highest-paying remote roles in 2026 average six-figure pay and require specialized expertise, digital collaboration, or consultative work.
Remote teams
fromFinanceBuzz
16 hours ago

10 Remote Entry-Level Jobs That Pay at Least $48 an Hour

Remote entry-level roles in specialized fields can pay over $48 an hour, enabling six-figure earnings through in-demand skills and remote hiring.
more#remote-work
Social media marketing
fromMarketing Dive
1 day ago

Social insights fail to reach decision-makers: Here's what the numbers say

Social media provides real-time consumer insights, but most organizations use social intelligence only in marketing, causing slow processing and data silos that block cross-department decisions.
#nfl
National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
11 hours ago

Commanders fans get early chance to watch former flops crash elsewhere

Washington’s 2026 schedule begins with difficult early games, but offseason roster upgrades and targeted matchups versus former players offer potential advantages.
New England Patriots
fromBoston.com
2 hours ago

Report: Reunion between Patriots, Stefon Diggs viewed as unlikely despite mutual interest

A.J. Brown’s pending trade blocks a Stefon Diggs Patriots reunion, despite mutual interest and team affection.
National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
11 hours ago

Commanders fans get early chance to watch former flops crash elsewhere

Washington’s 2026 schedule begins with difficult early games, but offseason roster upgrades and targeted matchups versus former players offer potential advantages.
New England Patriots
fromBoston.com
2 hours ago

Report: Reunion between Patriots, Stefon Diggs viewed as unlikely despite mutual interest

A.J. Brown’s pending trade blocks a Stefon Diggs Patriots reunion, despite mutual interest and team affection.
more#nfl
#premier-league
Liverpool FC
fromRush The Kop
5 hours ago

Liverpool player ratings from the disastrous Premier League loss to Aston Villa

Liverpool lost 4-2 to Aston Villa with a lifeless display, failing to score from open play and raising doubts about Champions League qualification drive.
more#premier-league
Social media marketing
fromWWD
13 hours ago

New Era of Fashion Commerce Defined by Instant Conversion as Social Platforms Become the New Storefront

Social media has compressed fashion shopping into instant, in-app purchases driven by influencer recommendations and conversion-focused algorithms.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

How will Tottenham build on successful WSL season?

Tottenham’s fifth-place WSL finish sets a record points foundation, with ambitions for sustained European recognition and trophy success through continued development and recruitment.
Wine
fromLondon On The Inside
15 hours ago

The Case for English Wine Has Never Been So Good!

English wine production has rapidly expanded, with top English sparkling producers rivaling Champagne and still wines improving as climate and expertise advance.
#mlb
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 day ago

2026-27 Club Options: AL West

Athletics face option decisions on Jeff McNeil and Tyler Anderson Springs, balancing salary commitments, performance levels, health history, and park-related home-run risk.
New York Mets
fromMLB Trade Rumors
18 hours ago

Clay Holmes Has Fractured Fibula, Will Be Out "For A Long Time"

Clay Holmes fractured his right fibula and will be out for a long time, dealing a major blow to the Mets’ rotation and groundball success.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 day ago

2026-27 Club Options: AL West

Athletics face option decisions on Jeff McNeil and Tyler Anderson Springs, balancing salary commitments, performance levels, health history, and park-related home-run risk.
New York Mets
fromMLB Trade Rumors
18 hours ago

Clay Holmes Has Fractured Fibula, Will Be Out "For A Long Time"

Clay Holmes fractured his right fibula and will be out for a long time, dealing a major blow to the Mets’ rotation and groundball success.
more#mlb
Social media marketing
fromForbes
13 hours ago

More Followers, Less Business: The Vanity Metric Trap

Follower count is a vanity metric that often fails to predict revenue, trust, or commercial momentum; track engagement intent and retention instead.
Books
fromVulture
10 hours ago

All the Hot Girls Will Be Reading John Steinbeck This Summer

Read John Steinbeck for Memorial Day, especially East of Eden, as Netflix adaptation and BookTok momentum make it timely and fitting for current moods.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
20 hours ago

6 Costco Dips To Buy And 5 To Avoid - Tasting Table

Costco offers a wide variety of bulk dips, and choosing the best options depends on quality, versatility, and whether they outperform similar products.
Food & drink
fromMission Local
19 hours ago

Brenda's Meat & Three - Old Favorite in Western Addition

Brenda's Meat and Three pairs rotating Southern proteins with three sides in a cozy diner setting, delivering rich beignets, hearty meatloaf, and flavorful gumbo.
Books
fromBustle
8 hours ago

Exclusive: Author Lila Raicek Will Take "Racy" As A Compliment

A debut erotic thriller follows a playwright navigating grief and aftermath after a husband’s death, drawing inspiration from Joan Didion and personal loss.
Food & drink
from24/7 Wall St.
13 hours ago

Two Small-Cap Stocks Under $15 For Retail Investors

Packaged foods show steady demand, and two under-$15 stocks—Mama's Creations and another packaged foods name—offer upside potential amid growth, retail expansion, and analyst optimism.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
7 hours ago

YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake detection tool to all adult users

YouTube expands AI likeness detection to all users 18+, enabling monitoring for deepfakes and optional takedown requests with data deletion and opt-out.
Environment
fromFortune
10 hours ago

China dominates the minerals that power AI. But one company claims there's enough supply on the ocean floor to last for hundreds of years | Fortune

Deep-sea polymetallic nodules are being pursued to reduce U.S. dependence on China for strategic AI minerals.
Environment
fromFortune
15 hours ago

Americans would rather live near a nuclear power plant than a data center | Fortune

71% of U.S. adults oppose local AI data centers, exceeding opposition to nuclear power plants in their backyards.
Writing
fromDefector
15 hours ago

Consider The Sister | Defector

Siblings turned TV cartoons into interactive, improvised performances that shaped lasting sensory memories and challenged later stereotypes about a writer’s life.
Wine
fromwww.cbc.ca
17 hours ago

How much damage are we doing to America's wine industry? | CBC News

U.S. wine exports to Canada fell sharply after American alcohol labels were removed from Canadian liquor stores in 2025.
Environment
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

An alarming weather pattern is emerging. NOAA doesn't know what to make of it yet

El Niño is likely to develop soon with high odds of persisting into early 2027, potentially enabling very strong conditions later.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Frailty and terrible rage': Linda Bassett on Call the Midwife, her crap-free CV and selling ice creams at Olivier's Old Vic

Acting provides education in human feelings and frailty, and inhabiting a writer’s words creates audience impact through distilled, non-excess performance choices.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

DeSantis Approvingly Retweets Post Calling Black Lawmaker a Ghetto Rep'

Mid-decade Florida congressional redistricting passed during a special session, intensifying partisan conflict and election stakes for November.
Los Angeles
fromDodger Blue
1 hour ago

Unexpected pitching plan doesn't slow Dodgers in win over Angels

Dodgers won 6-0 over the Angels, using bullpen shutout pitching and three homers to end a seven-game losing streak.
NYC real estate
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 hour ago

The flip side of New York's skyline: Crumbling public housing

NYCHA housing for many low- and moderate-income New Yorkers faces severe disrepair, and demolition is being considered because repairs would cost more than rebuilding.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
5 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: PG&E May Cut Power to Parts of North Bay Due to Winds

Multiple incidents and policy actions occurred, including vehicle crashes, a federal indictment tied to a shooting, PSPS warnings, a gas-station monitoring hack, and a Supreme Court emergency ruling.
Los Angeles
fromDodger Blue
6 hours ago

Dodgers again lose Blake Snell to injury, Charlie Barnes joins roster

Charlie Barnes was recalled to replace roster needs while Blake Snell returned to the 15-day injured list with left elbow loose bodies.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 hours ago

Hours After I Asked For A Divorce My Husband Ended His Life. This Is What I Wish I'd Known.

A divorce request preceded a husband’s suicide, leaving a psychotherapist with shock, guilt, and lasting trauma.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Trump's lack of focus on human rights in China is big departure for US diplomacy

Human rights issues are largely absent from US-China diplomacy, reflecting a shift in US approach and China’s growing confidence.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 hours ago

Strategy to Repurchase $1.5B in Notes, Says Bitcoin Sales Could Fund Deal

Strategy agreed to repurchase about $1.5 billion of 0% convertible notes, using cash and possibly bitcoin sales, then cancel the notes to reduce outstanding debt.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago

Prep sports roundup: Lachlan Clark of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame throws shutout against No. 1 Norco

Lachlan Clark threw a four-hit shutout with seven strikeouts and zero walks to send Notre Dame to the Division 1 quarterfinals.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 hour ago

Crash Out with 'Maximum Overdrive': Director Stephen King's One and Only Feature Film

Stephen King’s feature-length directorial effort is framed as a niche, genre-specific exploration within fringe cinema culture.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Giant green pickle tells us UK's Jewish culture month has begun

A UK-wide Jewish culture month launches with 150+ events, using bold public visibility and shared food, music, arts, and learning to counter antisemitism.
Independent films
fromGameSpot
4 hours ago

Mortal Kombat 2 Might Not Be Perfect, But It Fixes The First Movie's Biggest Flaw

Mortal Kombat II aligns more closely with series lore, improves character focus, and largely succeeds despite storytelling flaws.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 hours ago

First Fridays at risk as sponsors pull out amid false links to violence

Misrepresented links between unrelated downtown violence and the festival have reduced sponsorship and threatened Oakland First Fridays’ sustainable funding.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

I'm a Eurovision superfan, but this year's contest brings only sadness. I won't be tuning in

Eurovision’s politicisation has escalated, leading multiple countries to withdraw and threatening the contest’s future due to mismanagement by the EBU.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
17 hours ago

These Conversations That Couples 'Avoid' When Opening Their Relationships Are Actually Essential

Opening a relationship requires essential conversations about motivation, avoidance, boundaries, and partnership meaning to prevent resentment and long-term harm.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
6 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE: The true story of the rainbow-colored semi-truck that's inspiring pride across the country - Queerty

A lesbian trucker founded an LGBTQ+ truckers group and uses a rainbow rig to provide visibility and support despite repeated harassment.
Mission District
from48 hills
3 hours ago

Inside San Quentin, a new approach to rehabilitation and training - 48 hills

San Quentin has shifted from death-row, high-security punishment toward a lower-security, more rehabilitative environment with calmer daily operations.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
4 hours ago

"Wait, are you talking about me?": Bob The Drag Queen claps back at critics who say he should stick to drag - Queerty

A drag queen criticized famous performers for skipping drag, prompting a humorous response and renewed debate about staying in drag while hosting podcasts.
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago

Long Beach cancels Pride Festival day before event starts, citing lack of permit

Long Beach canceled the Pride Festival due to missing required safety documentation, while the Pride Parade proceeded as scheduled.
LGBT
fromQueerty
5 hours ago

We need to talk about the many gay bombshells in the Kouri Richins case - Queerty

Richins allegedly urged her family to file false bar complaints and post a fake gay dating profile targeting a lead detective, as revenge after her conviction.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 hours ago

Sigourney Weaver, star of new 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' film, honored at TCL Chinese Theatre

Sigourney Weaver received a TCL Chinese Theatre hand-and-footprint honor and will debut in the Star Wars universe alongside The Mandalorian and Grogu.
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