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OMG science
fromNature
2 days ago

Daily briefing: Are boys really in crisis? What the science says

Concerns about boys should be viewed in the broader context of all young people.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Protein chips, sex chocolate: what are functional foods', and do they actually boost health?

Functional foods are gaining popularity, promising health benefits beyond basic nutrition, driven by consumer health consciousness and market growth.
Digital life
fromPCMAG
5 hours ago

Can Perplexity Replace Google Search? I Made the Switch for a Week to Find Out

Perplexity AI offers real-time web results and inline citations, positioning itself as a strong alternative to Google for research and information retrieval.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
2 hours ago

Flipboard just launched Surf, its new social app and feed reader

Surf combines features of Bluesky, Mastodon, and RSS into a unique platform for content consumption and social interaction.
OMG science
fromDefector
5 hours ago

Artemis Boldly Goes Where No Toilet Has Gone Before | Defector

Artemis II successfully launched with a crewed spacecraft featuring a toilet, but it malfunctioned shortly after reaching orbit.
OMG science
fromInverse
5 hours ago

'Project Hail Mary's' Relativity Problem Is More Complicated Than You Think

Time dilation causes significant age differences between travelers and those on Earth, as seen in Project Hail Mary.
Wellness
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Interview: The Light System on Building a New Category in Wellness Technology

The Light System combines light technology and holistic health to enhance wellness through energy system engagement.
Wellness
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Six things chocolate does to your body - and they aren't all bad!

Small quantities of high cocoa chocolate can be beneficial for health.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web

A publicly accessible Amazon storage server exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands, including driver's licenses and passports, without encryption.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web

A publicly accessible Amazon storage server exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands, including driver's licenses and passports, without encryption.
Privacy professionals
fromInfoQ
18 hours ago

GitHub Will Use Copilot Interaction Data from Free, Pro, and Pro+ Users to Train AI Models

GitHub will use interaction data from Copilot users to improve AI models starting April 24, with users opted in by default.
#eu-customs-reform
EU data protection
fromwww.thelocal.com
6 hours ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromThe Local France
6 hours ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromwww.thelocal.com
6 hours ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromThe Local France
6 hours ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
1 day ago

A Practical Guide To Design Principles - Smashing Magazine

Design principles align teams, inform decisions, and embody organizational values, serving as essential tools in the design process.
UX design
fromMedium
20 hours ago

Human-Centred Design has grown up. It's time we did too.

Technology must prioritize human needs over user convenience to avoid harm.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
5 hours ago

ESPN's latest A.J. Brown report comes with a warning Patriots fans can't ignore

A.J. Brown's fit with the Patriots is questionable due to his struggles against zone defenses despite his impressive physical attributes.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
5 hours ago

Agentic AI, Quality, and Courtroom Battles: What's Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech in 2026? - ExchangeWire.com

AI and privacy regulations are significantly transforming the ad tech industry as it moves towards 2026.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
13 hours ago

How AI Is Reshaping The Marketing Scientist Role | AdExchanger

Marketing scientists now translate data into meaningful insights, bridging the gap between AI analysis and human interpretation.
Books
fromInsideHook
6 hours ago

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This April

April's new book releases cover diverse topics, including sports, family histories, and political extremism.
Social media marketing
fromInc
9 hours ago

AI Flooded the Feed. Now, the Smartest Companies Are Moving Offline

In-person brand activations are becoming essential as digital content saturation increases, making physical presence a scarce and valuable marketing channel.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
14 hours ago

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
18 hours ago

Alvarez a top-10 bat? Ohtani wins Cy Young? Perdomo for real? Don't be surprised

Yordan Alvarez is poised to return to top-10 hitter status in the 2026 MLB season after a strong start.
Remote teams
fromAxios
8 hours ago

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 hours ago

Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners

Operation REF1695 uses fake installers to deploy RATs and cryptocurrency miners, monetizing infections through CPA fraud since November 2023.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
5 hours ago

Which Pre-Arbitration Pitchers Will Sign Extensions?

Recent baseball transactions have focused on player extensions, particularly for position players, while pre-arbitration pitchers remain without long-term deals.
Major League Baseball
fromBattery Power
2 hours ago

2026 Atlanta Braves MLB Draft pool allotment is nearly 16 million dollars

The Braves' draft pool for 2026 is $15,870,800, significantly increased from last year, allowing for strategic player selections.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
9 hours ago

NCSC warns high-risk individuals of Signal and WhatsApp social engineering attacks | Computer Weekly

High-risk individuals must reduce exposure to social engineering attacks targeting encrypted messaging apps like Signal, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger.
#mcdonalds
Food & drink
fromFortune
2 hours ago

McDonald's joins the value menu simpler is better trend with 10 items at less than $3 each | Fortune

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to 10 items under $3, starting April 21, to enhance affordability and competition.
Food & drink
fromFortune
2 hours ago

McDonald's joins the value menu simpler is better trend with 10 items at less than $3 each | Fortune

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to 10 items under $3, starting April 21, to enhance affordability and competition.
Writing
fromItsnicethat
2 hours ago

Elizabeth Goodspeed on why design writing needs designers writing

Writing and design stem from a shared love of history and complex ideas, with personal expression being key to the author's creative process.
Remote teams
fromInfoQ
18 hours ago

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 hours ago

The Trader Joe's Frozen Pasta Customers Just Can't Get Behind - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi is criticized for its undesirable texture and lack of accompanying sauce, making it a product to skip.
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

I'm 66 and the loneliest I've ever felt wasn't after my children left or my friends moved away - it was the morning I woke up and realized I had nothing that needed me, nothing that depended on my showing up, and the whole day stretched ahead like a road with no destination - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can stem from feeling unnecessary, not just from being alone.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley review the laureate of bad relationships

Gwendoline Riley's novels transform ordinary lives into something startling, exploring themes of disconnection and complex relationships through spare prose and sharp dialogue.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 hours ago

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.
Remote teams
fromSilicon Canals
12 hours ago

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.
Wine
fromInc
4 hours ago

The Impressive Strategy 1 NYC Wine Shop Is Using to Beat Soaring Import Tariffs

U.S. wine businesses are adapting to tariff-related price increases by sourcing domestic alternatives and cheaper imported brands.
Environment
fromFuturism
3 hours ago

Almost Half of US Data Centers That Were Supposed to Open This Year Slated to Be Canceled or Delayed

Data centers in the US face significant delays and cancellations due to supply chain issues and low construction progress.
#wedding-planning
Writing
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

The unexpected childhood activity that predicted my career path

A childhood fascination with weddings evolved into a career in wedding planning, driven by a desire to streamline chaotic logistics.
Writing
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

The unexpected childhood activity that predicted my career path

A childhood fascination with weddings evolved into a career in wedding planning, driven by a desire to streamline chaotic logistics.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

This International Fact-Checking Day, use these 5 tips to spot AI-generated content

AI-generated content complicates distinguishing fact from fiction, especially in breaking news like the Iran war.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 hour ago

Russia closes loophole to fully block payments for Apple services

Russia is intensifying its crackdown on online speech by targeting VPNs and restricting access to Apple digital services.
Wine
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 hour ago

European Wines and Deli Meats Shine in North America

The Sip and Savor campaign promotes European culinary flavors in North America, focusing on Roero DOCG wines and Italian deli meats.
New York Islanders
fromNewsday
21 hours ago

Andrew Gross: Islanders need better offense for playoff push

The Islanders' defense and offense are struggling, leading to recent losses and a need for improvement as they face upcoming challenging games.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
8 hours ago

Germany: Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular

Voter dissatisfaction with the German government has reached record highs, with significant declines in approval ratings for both Chancellor Merz and Vice Chancellor Klingbeil.
Manchester City
fromSoccer News
1 hour ago

Prediction: Manchester City vs Liverpool - Soccer News

Manchester City aims for a record eighth consecutive FA Cup semi-final appearance against Liverpool after recent EFL Cup success.
Liverpool FC
fromSoccer News
5 hours ago

The Numbers Game: Salahs long goodbye begins with Man City clash - Soccer News

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after a successful nine-year tenure.
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