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Digital life
fromLos Angeles Times
9 hours ago

Influencers want to adopt the 'analog lifestyle' for 2026. Here's how to join them

An influencer-driven analog lifestyle movement urges reduced digital connectivity and tangible activities to reclaim time and lessen smartphone dependence.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
10 hours ago

People Who Lived Before Smartphones And The Internet Are Sharing The Things We Lost Along The Way, And I Never Thought I Would Miss Boredom But Here We Are

Ubiquitous screens have replaced unstructured downtime, altered social rituals, and turned slow, anticipatory experiences into instant, curated convenience.
Wellness
fromwww.npr.org
10 hours ago

Stop picking at your cuticles! 7 ways to keep your nails healthy and strong

Maintain regular nail hygiene and gentle cuticle care to prevent infections, brittle nails, painful hangnails, and functional difficulties; avoid trimming, biting, or picking cuticles.
Wellness
fromBustle
22 hours ago

New York City's "Acne Whisperer" Made A Holy Grail Sunscreen & I'm Obsessed

A hydrating, non-comedogenic sunscreen can provide acne-safe sun protection without causing breakouts or unpleasant texture issues under makeup.
Digital life
fromFortune
6 hours ago

How fandom became culture's power center - and a blueprint for Gen Z's economic influence | Fortune

Fandom empowers Gen Z and Gen Alpha to co-create culture, shape IP, and convert collective creativity into real economic and cultural power.
OMG science
fromWIRED
20 hours 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.
Wellness
fromBuzzFeed
23 hours ago

If You're A Man Over 45, Tell Us About A Positive Effect Of Aging That Shocked You

Aging often brings unexpected positives: improved attractiveness, emotional stability, financial security, more time for relationships and hobbies, and stronger self-confidence.
OMG science
fromEsquire
2 days ago

This Weird Effect of Climate Change Is Scaring the Hell Out of Me

A 5,000-year-old Psychrobacter strain from cave ice carries multidrug resistance and antimicrobial activity, posing potential AMR risks if released by melting ice.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

The Kuiper Belt is packed with weird peanut-shaped objects. Astronomers think they know why

Many kilometer-scale Kuiper Belt objects are bilobed contact binaries formed by gentle mergers, revealing probable planetesimal formation pathways.
EU data protection
fromDataBreaches.Net
22 hours ago

Resource: Privacy Law Directory -- Codamail - DataBreaches.Net

Privacy laws primarily protect domestic citizens while intelligence exemptions and international intelligence-sharing alliances enable extensive cross-border surveillance and data flows.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
22 hours ago

Fury over Discord's age checks explodes after shady Persona test in UK

Discord's age-verification plan to use AI selfies and request government IDs for appeals sparked backlash after a third-party breach exposed 70,000 users' IDs.
Tech industry
fromEntrepreneur
6 hours ago

Store 1TB of Company Files for Just $60

OnlineDrive provides 1TB lifetime cloud storage with enterprise-grade security, resumable uploads, regional servers, team workspaces, and S3 infrastructure for $59.99.
Tech industry
fromGSMArena.com
9 hours ago

Meta is now targeting mobile users first with Metaverse

Meta has shifted Horizon Worlds to a mobile-first product while separating it from Quest VR, refocusing VR on third-party content and cutting Reality Labs staff.
EU data protection
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Metadata, cloud sovereignty's weak spot

US authorities can access some metadata of cloud users in European sovereign clouds, potentially revealing operational and behavioral information despite data residency protections.
UX design
fromTreehouse Blog
1 day ago

Build a UX Case Study That Stands Out

A strong UX case study is an argument that reveals judgment, explains decisions and tradeoffs, and shows human-centered problem framing, research choices, and measured impact.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 day ago

ICO wins battle in fight to fine tech retailer 500k

UK tribunal partly upholds ICO fine against DSG Retail over 2017 breach, focusing on whether stolen card numbers alone constitute personal data.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

Field study: prototypes over mockups

Engineering handoff occurs through PRs using runnable prototypes that reuse the design system components and tokens, enabling engineers to reuse components and reference prototype code.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 day ago

HHS OCR Settles HIPAA Security Rule Investigation with Top of the World Ranch Treatment Center - DataBreaches.Net

TWRTC paid $103,000 and agreed to corrective actions after failing HIPAA Security Rule risk analysis following a phishing breach exposing 1,980 patients' ePHI.
Privacy professionals
fromFinancial Planning
1 day ago

Edward Jones fed client data to LinkedIn, Google for ads, lawsuits say

Edward Jones is accused in federal lawsuits of illegally sharing clients' personal financial data with LinkedIn, Google, and Meta for targeted advertising.
UX design
fromCSS-Tricks
1 day ago

Potentially Coming to a Browser :near() You | CSS-Tricks

:near(<length>) matches when the pointer is within the specified distance of an element, enabling proximity-based CSS styling and interactions.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
18 hours ago

These top 30 AI agents deliver a mix of functions and autonomy

Top AI agents mainly support enterprise workflows and research/information synthesis, with interfaces most abundant and several shared risks affecting jobs and operations.
Information security
fromDataBreaches.Net
21 hours ago

Hospitals at Risk of BeyondTrust Ransomware Hacks - DataBreaches.Net

Hospitals and clinics must urgently patch CVE-2026-1731 in BeyondTrust Remote Support and Privileged Remote Access to prevent ransomware footholds.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
12 hours ago

CISA Adds Two Actively Exploited Roundcube Flaws to KEV Catalog

Two actively exploited Roundcube vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-49113, CVE-2025-68461) enable remote code execution and XSS; federal agencies must remediate by March 13, 2026.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

CBS News is convulsing as Larry Ellison tries to please Trump | Margaret Sullivan

Corporate ownership and political influence are reshaping CBS news coverage, undermining editorial independence and threatening democratic journalism.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
8 hours ago

Small Business Technology News: How Will ChatGPT Ads Actually Work?

ChatGPT could enable businesses to create, run, and optimize ad campaigns conversationally, lowering costs but risking ad-prioritization bias favoring large advertisers.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

Why using facial recognition on your phone could leave you vulnerable

Biometric phone unlocking is convenient but can be compelled by authorities or exploited by others, making passcodes a safer option.
Media industry
fromThe Local Germany
11 hours ago

German broadcaster recalls correspondent over AI-generated images

ZDF recalled its New York correspondent after unlabeled AI-generated and misattributed video clips were used in a news segment, undermining reporting credibility.
Environment
fromTruthout
4 hours ago

EPA Repeals Regulations for Mercury and Toxic Air Pollutants From Power Plants

EPA repealed the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, removing stricter mercury and particulate limits and continuous monitoring requirements for coal and oil-fired power plants.
National Football League
fromBleacher Nation
4 hours ago

Illinois Counters in Bears Stadium Talks, Caleb Williams Throwback Footage, More

The Chicago Bears will place their next home stadium outside Chicago city limits, intensifying Illinois-Indiana competition and prompting calls for the team to clarify intentions.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
4 hours ago

Massachusetts' Most Famous Roast Beef Sandwich Comes From A Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives Favorite - Tasting Table

Cutty's Roast Beef 1000 is a celebrated, hand-crafted roast beef sandwich on a toasted black-pepper brioche bun with ultra-thin sliced beef.
Privacy technologies
fromPCMAG
8 hours ago

Stop YouTube Ads for Good With This $16 Lifetime Deal

AdGuard Family Plan provides lifetime ad-blocking and privacy protection for up to nine devices for $15.97 (MSRP $169.99); sale ends February 22.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
18 hours ago

Pittsburgh at NFL combine: QB reset in store for Steelers?

Aaron Rodgers is the Pittsburgh Steelers' best option to contend in 2026 if he agrees to return, and coach Mike McCarthy wants him back.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
8 hours ago

Emeril Lagasse Once Cooked For Aretha Franklin On-Air, And Her Reaction Says It All - Tasting Table

Emeril Lagasse cooked an elaborate birthday meal for Aretha Franklin, who enjoyed the fried oysters, medium-rare veal chops with herbed cheese, and guided dessert preparation.
Major League Baseball
fromDodger Blue
6 hours ago

Bryce Harper 'Loves' That Dodgers Run Their Team 'The Right Way'

Players and owners are clashing over MLB business models as the Dodgers' heavy spending and player-development approach becomes central in upcoming collective bargaining negotiations.
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
20 hours ago

Letters: Illegal DOE report undergirds Trump's climate rule revocation

EPA and DOE used a secret panel to rescind climate protections, threatening public health; state and transit leaders prioritize solvency over new projects.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
6 hours ago

Books for the Busy Person

Short, compact books and short stories can deliver immersive, rewarding reading experiences even when readers have only brief moments of time.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Last year I read 137 books': could setting targets help you put down your phone and pick up a book?

Public tracking and gamified reading goals risk turning reading into a competitive, metric-driven activity that can undermine enjoyment, deep engagement and sustainable reading habits.
Media industry
fromVulture
15 hours ago

From the Archives: Does John Kennedy Sell Magazines?

A new glossy political magazine, George, blends celebrity access and stylish visuals to profile behind-the-scenes political figures without partisan allegiance.
Social media marketing
fromAdirondack Explorer
4 hours ago

Explorer job opening: Digital editor & audience engagement lead - Adirondack Explorer

Digital Editor manages social media, newsletters, website performance, SEO, fundraising support, and event publicity to grow audience and maintain engagement.
Books
fromPsychology Today
1 hour ago

Imagining From Multiple Perspectives

Fiction-reading and skillful writers train readers to imagine scenes from multiple perspectives by blending visual and somatosensory cues.
Social media marketing
fromEntrepreneur
19 hours ago

This Is How Solo Creators Stop Posting to Silence and Hit Over 50,000 Views Without The Guesswork

A new ChatGPT Agent autonomously identifies early breakout signals across platforms and translates them into high-confidence, trend-forward content strategies that accelerate creator traction.
Marketing tech
fromLindsey Gamble
1 day ago

Snapchat Launches Creator Subscriptions as Platform Hits 25M Paying Users - Lindsey Gamble

Snapchat is launching Creator Subscriptions with paid tiers, exclusive subscriber content and priority features, giving creators a ~60% revenue share starting February 23.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

The Stack: Big Moves in AI and Advertising

AI investment, sustainability demands, and global expansion are reshaping advertising strategies, consumer engagement, and industry economics.
#belarus
Writing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

Where are the most endangered languages in the world?

Over 7,000 languages exist worldwide, with roughly 44 percent endangered and major languages like English and Mandarin dominating global use.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Pitch deck: Why Amazon believes its premium streaming inventory is worth the money

Amazon sells its DSP as premium authenticated CTV inventory across Prime Video, Fire TV, Roku and major publishers to improve reach and return on ad spend.
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 day ago

5 Work-From-Anywhere Remote Jobs That Pay Up To $200,000+ In 2026

Work-from-anywhere roles require discipline and prioritize execution and value creation while offering high-paying, geographically flexible positions under employer time-zone constraints.
#gallo
Wine
fromsfist.com
1 day 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.
English Premier League
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner names three failings: 'I'm just not good enough'

Oliver Glasner admits he is "not good enough" to halt Crystal Palace's slump and faces intense pressure amid poor results and fan discontent.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Threads posts can now be shared directly to your Instagram Story without leaving the app | TechCrunch

Meta added an in-app option to share Threads posts directly to Instagram Stories to drive more users from Instagram to Threads.
Remote teams
fromInc
2 days ago

Gen Z Says When They're in Charge, Everyone Can Work From Home

Gen Z and millennial managers prefer remote work and are likely to expand remote policies as they replace retiring Gen X and Baby Boomer managers.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days 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.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The 'Hopeless Labor' of Writing

AI chatbots and delivery robots threaten traditional writing by offering frictionless ease, undermining the pedagogical value of sustained effort and arduous composition.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trip to the Moon by John Yorke review a storytelling handbook in dire need of an edit

Understanding five-act narrative structure helps craft commercially effective, emotionally compelling plot-driven stories that tap themes of healing, reinvention and political rhetoric.
English Premier League
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 days ago

Alexander Isak return date: Arne Slot confirms April timeline for Liverpool striker

Alexander Isak has resumed on-pitch running in rehab and is expected to return to Liverpool around the international break as a stronger, different player.
#manchester-city
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 hours ago
Manchester City

Manchester City v Newcastle: Teams confirmed as hosts look to close gap in title race

Manchester City can reduce Arsenal's lead to two points by beating Newcastle at the Etihad, with Haaland back and City unbeaten in seven matches.
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 hour ago
Manchester City

LIVE - Manchester City v Newcastle: Commentary, updates, goals and stats for Premier League clash

Manchester City can move within two points of Arsenal with a win over Newcastle at the Etihad tonight.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
11 hours ago

Despite headwinds, Germany's Merz wins strong party backing

Friedrich Merz won re-election as CDU chairman with 91% support while defending slow reforms amid economic weakness and a rising AfD threat.
#marriage-equality
Real Madrid
from101GREATGOALS.COM
4 hours ago

Osasuna v Real Madrid: Teams confirmed as Los Blancos look to extend lead at LaLiga summit

Real Madrid aim to extend their LaLiga lead by beating Osasuna at El Sadar while Arbeloa seeks a sixth consecutive league win.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
6 hours ago

Exclusive | 'Pressure' from 'pro-Palestine' Mamdani spurred drone company's ouster from Brooklyn Navy Yard: CEO

Brooklyn Navy Yard is not renewing Easy Aerial's lease amid alleged mayoral pressure tied to protests over its drones used by Israel and U.S. agencies.
Real Madrid
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 hours ago

LIVE - Osasuna v Real Madrid: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as Vinicius Jr looks to end difficult week on a high

Real Madrid can extend their LaLiga lead in Pamplona amid Vinícius Júnior's strong form and an ongoing investigation into alleged racist abuse.
Mindfulness
fromYoga Journal
16 hours ago

Your Weekly Horoscope, February 22-28, 2026: Challenging Authority

Mercury retrograde in Pisces prompts review, release, and reconnection with intuition and dreams while supportive planetary alignments challenge and realign long-held beliefs.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
14 hours ago

Germany cuts funding for integration of refugees

Germany will stop approving funding for integration courses for many refugees and migrants, forcing them to pay €1,600 ($1,882) unless ordered by authorities.
Arts
fromArtnet News
13 hours ago

Can Performance Art Win Over a New Generation of Collectors? | Artnet News

Performance art is already sellable; recent shifts are increasing how its market value is established through editions, documentation, and institutional purchases.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
9 hours ago

The de Sades Among Us

Aristocratic abuses seeded moral corruption that persisted through capitalism and surfaced in figures like Jeffrey Epstein.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
13 hours ago

Inter Milan join Manchester United in race for Barcelona homegrown defender | Barca Universal

Alejandro Balde is Barcelona's first-choice left-back, prized for attacking output and pace, yet inconsistent and attracting interest from Manchester United and Inter Milan.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
11 hours ago

Barcelona goalkeeper shares thoughts on Spain NT opportunities ahead of World Cup - "Good news will come" | Barca Universal

Joan Garcia has become a vital Barcelona goalkeeper in La Liga but remains uncapped by the Spanish national team despite recent form.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
12 hours ago

How Deco saved Barcelona's La Masia prodigy from joining PSG in 2023 | Barca Universal

Gavi nearly moved to PSG in 2023 in a straight swap for Fabian Ruiz and Marco Verratti, but Deco and Gavi blocked the transfer.
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