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Digital life
fromZDNET
1 hour ago

Yes, you can get Microsoft 365 free - here's how

Microsoft 365 apps can be used for free via browser access with a free Microsoft account, with advanced features requiring a subscription.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The hill I will die on: Voice notes have made my generation a bunch of self-absorbed bores | Annabel Martin

Voice notes on WhatsApp have become excessive, reducing conversation quality and amplifying sender narcissism.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
20 hours ago

These great digital gifts will arrive just in time for Mother's Day

Digital gifts can deliver memorable experiences and let recipients choose exactly what they want, offering convenient last-minute options for Mother’s Day.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

You Need a Hug: Boost Your Well-Being With Oxytocin

Hugging and other human interactions can trigger oxytocin release, promoting relaxation, calm, empathy, and improved well-being.
Wellness
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

Is Doctor-Prescribed Travel the Future of Wellness? Sweden Thinks So

Sweden promotes tourism as a prescription for mental health, leveraging nature and wellness experiences to support wellbeing.
Wellness
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The GLP-1 paradox study: Here's what people really think about your Ozempic weight loss

GLP-1 weight loss drugs are effective but face stigma compared to traditional weight loss methods, especially if weight is regained.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
32 minutes ago

'Reservation Hijacking' Scams Target Travelers. Here's How to Stay Safe

Reservation hijacking uses leaked booking details to impersonate reservation providers and trick victims into sending money to scammers.
Privacy professionals
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Leaks of private data for use in Trump's anti-immigration campaign raises alarms

Personal data collected by private companies and for other benefits is being shared and repurposed by federal agencies to support immigration enforcement, raising privacy and surveillance concerns.
EU data protection
fromnews.bitcoin.com
21 hours ago

MiCA Decoded: 'We Have an EU Office' Is Not Enough: Here's What Regulators Actually Want to See

MiCA requires CASPs to demonstrate genuine EU substance through effective management, resident directors, operational capacity, and financial resilience, not merely registered offices and paperwork.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Meta
2 days ago

Meta takes Ofcom to court over Online Safety Act fee methodology

Ofcom’s fee and fine calculations use qualifying worldwide revenue, while Meta argues penalties should be based on the countries where services are regulated.
UX design
fromMarTech
2 days ago

Why AI personalization strategies fail | MarTech

Stop blue-sky visioning and pair goals with operational and technical realities to build organizations that can deliver personalized, contextually relevant experiences.
UX design
fromFast Company
1 day ago

There's a reason data centers don't look like castles, the Shire, or a spa

Data centers face local opposition due to energy, water use, pollution, and unattractive design, prompting calls for aesthetically appealing alternatives.
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
8 hours ago

[Yeahmobi Insight] One in Six People Now Uses AI: A Turning Point for Global Advertising Strategies

Personal AI usage reached 16.3%, driving advertisers to shift messaging toward measurable productivity outcomes in mature markets and immediate practical value in emerging markets.
Social media marketing
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Instagram Follower Loss: Why Millions of Followers Disappeared Overnight

Instagram removed followers from inactive accounts as part of a routine process, leaving active followers unaffected and restoring verified suspended accounts.
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
6 hours ago

I had everything a child could ask for - two loving parents, a stable home, encouragement at every turn - and it took me years to realize that kind of foundation created a blind spot - Silicon Canals

A stable, loving upbringing can create an unrecognized belief that the world will be glad you exist, masking how others experience risk and scarcity.
Media industry
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours ago

Psychology says the generation that grew up in the 1960s and 70s didn't become tough because they wanted to - they became tough because the world handed them consequences with no safety net and no explanation, and by the time they were twelve they had already learned that nobody was coming to save them, and that lesson cemented itself so deep into their nervous system that they still can't ask for help sixty years later - Silicon Canals

Content provides general information and reflection, not medical or professional advice, and directs serious situations to qualified support services.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
1 day ago

Is The Trade Desk Stock Finally a Buy? Or Is Its Slide Justified? | The Motley Fool

The Trade Desk’s stock fell after results showed slowing revenue growth and margin compression, with macro pressures cited, leading to a decision to stay sidelined.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Trees that survived L.A.'s wildfires are dying at alarming rate. Can they be saved?

About 20% of surviving street trees have disappeared in Pacific Palisades and Altadena since the January 2025 wildfires, driven by limited watering and removals.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 hour ago

The BBQ Chain You'll Only Find In Florida That's Famous For Its Brisket And Pulled Pork Sandwiches - Tasting Table

4 Rivers Smokehouse grew from a 2004 barbecue fundraiser into a 16-location Florida chain known for smoked brisket and other smoked meats.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

LinkedIn Vs Instagram For Business Growth And Client Acquisition

Instagram drives reach and discovery while LinkedIn drives high-intent audiences and decision-making, so choose the platform that matches your strengths.
#nfl
National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
13 hours ago

Commanders get slapped with harsh label after Adam Peters' drastic measures

Concerns about defense, division difficulty, and regular-season execution keep the Commanders labeled as pretenders despite offseason changes.
National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
13 hours ago

Commanders get slapped with harsh label after Adam Peters' drastic measures

Concerns about defense, division difficulty, and regular-season execution keep the Commanders labeled as pretenders despite offseason changes.
National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
15 hours ago

When Taylor Heinicke gave Commanders fans a night they still feel

Taylor Heinicke retired after 10 NFL seasons, most remembered for leading the Washington Commanders to a major upset and a memorable playoff start.
Social media marketing
fromFortune
1 day ago

'You should not be in this game': Social media sold the credit card points dream, but it left out everything else | Fortune

Credit card debt is rising as influencers drive applications through short videos, while high APRs make carrying balances increasingly costly.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
11 hours ago

The 9 Biggest Fast Food Item Complaints Customers Have In 2026 (So Far) - Tasting Table

Fast food quality and value have drawn widespread complaints in 2026, with customers reporting small portions, high prices, and disappointing items across multiple chains.
Wine
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago

England's Best Still Wines Are Now Coming From Essex

Crouch Valley in England is emerging as a high-end still-wine hub for chardonnay and pinot noir, supported by warm dry microclimates and fertile clay soils.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
22 hours ago

The Joy of Children's Books-For Adults

Children’s picture books were kept while adult books were purged to create space and reflect priorities.
Wine
fromTasting Table
20 hours ago

12 XO Cognacs To Try If You Love Whiskey - Tasting Table

XO Cognac aged at least 10 years offers deep oak-and-spice flavors and a smooth mouthfeel that can feel familiar to whiskey drinkers.
Writing
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Teaching Poetry in the Age of AI

Lyric poetry depends on a real human presence, shaping how readers understand the writing “I” and connect across poetic tradition.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
16 hours ago

The 8 Worst Things About Buffalo Wild Wings, According To Customers - Tasting Table

Buffalo Wild Wings receives criticism for poor cheese fries, limited gluten-free options, and customer complaints including misleading boneless wings advertising.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 hours ago

Concerns grow over more gray whale deaths in Bay Area and climate change's contribution

Climate change in the Arctic is linked to disruptions in gray whale food chains, affecting feeding conditions during long migrations near San Francisco Bay.
Remote teams
fromFresno Bee
2 days ago

200,000 California-based jobs are missing because of remote work, study says

Remote work during COVID-19 reduced California’s job growth in heavily remote sectors versus the national rate, creating an estimated 200,000-job gap by 2024.
Environment
fromThe Walrus
23 hours ago

"Green Finance" Promises to Save the Planet. It's Doing the Opposite | The Walrus

Carbon offset credits tied to a Peruvian rainforest project displaced Indigenous hunters and failed to prevent deforestation while enabling major companies to claim large offsets.
Wine
fromwww.businessinsider.com
19 hours ago

I'm a sommelier and travel advisor. There's just one wine region I'm telling everyone to visit this summer.

Valle de Guadalupe offers an under-the-radar wine destination with innovative wineries, standout dining, and scenic mountain-and-vineyard views.
National Football League
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Assault trial of former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs begins with contrasting accounts

A chef testified that Stefon Diggs slapped and choked her during a home dispute, while his defense denied the assault and cited lack of evidence.
Major League Baseball
fromDodgers Digest
2 days ago

Dodgers Roundup: Teoscar & Miggy features, Muncy's new prime, Wrobo sustained, new baserunning tactics, prospect standouts, more - Dodgers Digest

Teoscar Hernández and the Dodgers support his autistic son Teo through awareness, tailored accommodations, and a welcoming stadium environment.
#mlb
Los Angeles
fromDodgers Digest
8 hours ago

Braves @ Dodgers - May 9, 2026: Blake Snell returns, Brock Stewart back to the IL - Dodgers Digest

Blake Snell returns for the Dodgers versus the Braves while Brock Stewart goes on the IL with a left foot bone spur.
Major League Baseball
fromJays Journal
2 days ago

Former Blue Jays closer finds a new home with the Colorado Rockies organization

Jordan Romano signed a minor-league deal with the Colorado Rockies after being released by the Angels, seeking a rebound after poor 2025-26 performances.
Los Angeles
fromDodgers Digest
8 hours ago

Braves @ Dodgers - May 9, 2026: Blake Snell returns, Brock Stewart back to the IL - Dodgers Digest

Blake Snell returns for the Dodgers versus the Braves while Brock Stewart goes on the IL with a left foot bone spur.
Online marketing
fromGREY Journal
1 day ago

6 Tactics Your Business Can Use to Improve AI Visibility

Traditional SEO alone is insufficient for AI search visibility; adapt content structure, backlinks, and other tactics to help AI models extract and cite your business information.
Golden State Warriors
fromABC7 San Francisco
9 hours ago

Head coach Steve Kerr agrees to 2-year deal to remain with Golden State Warriors

Steve Kerr agreed to a two-year contract to return as Golden State Warriors head coach, remaining the NBA’s highest-paid coach annually.
New England Patriots
fromMusket Fire
1 hour ago

Patriots' overlooked rookie QB wasted no time turning heads at minicamp

Behren Morton impressed in Patriots rookie minicamp drills, completing all 12 passes with zip, suggesting a potential scheme fit behind Drake Maye.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
5 hours ago

How to stay calm on a hectic day

Performance rises with arousal up to an optimal point, then declines when arousal becomes excessive, so calming techniques help restore focus.
#football-transfers
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 hours ago

Privacy Narrative Makes Comeback, Ton Jumps, Clarity Comes Into View, and More Week in Review

Senate Banking nears a CLARITY Act vote while TON surges, Tether freezes large USDT holdings, and privacy coins swing sharply.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
47 minutes ago

Psychology suggests that marriages that are technically working - the bills paid, the holidays kept, the affection small but consistent - can produce a specific kind of loneliness most people are never told to expect, because the difference between a marriage that functions and a marriage that nourishes is something the culture has agreed not to teach you to notice - Silicon Canals

A marriage can function externally while producing profound internal loneliness when it stops nourishing genuine being known.
Gadgets
fromBGR
7 hours ago

5 Bluetooth Gadgets Perfect For Working At Home - BGR

Noise-canceling Bluetooth gadgets and customizable workspace tech improve focus, comfort, and productivity while working from home or on the go.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Arne Slot says Rio Ngumoha had cramp after Liverpool starlet's substitution is booed

Slot understands boos after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea and is confident a planned summer rebuild will win back Anfield next season.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours ago

I realized last Sunday that the reason I keep my phone face-down on the counter isn't a habit, it's that twenty years of being on-call for everyone trained my body to treat a screen-up phone as a job I haven't clocked out of - Silicon Canals

Phone placement and screen exposure function as trained safety and threat signals, shaping chronic stress through repeated workplace-like stimuli.
Gadgets
fromAol
7 hours ago

5 Bluetooth Gadgets Perfect For Working At Home

Home office productivity improves with customizable gadgets like air purification, smart lighting, and noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

MS NOW Analyst Rips Trump's 'American Version of Apartheid'

Court rulings against race-based gerrymandering and illegal maps are seen as part of broader Republican and Trump actions restricting Black civic engagement and economic empowerment.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 hours ago

Antisemitism in Germany, and the CDU's search for answers

Antisemitic graffiti calling for killing Jews in Berlin triggered rapid covering and strong community and political responses promoting solidarity and rejecting hate.
Cryptocurrency
fromTNW | Business
31 minutes ago

Trump Media reports $405.9m Q1 loss, almost entirely from crypto markdowns

A $405.9 million quarterly net loss was driven mainly by unrealised markdowns on bitcoin and equity investments, while operating cash flow stayed positive.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

Macron tours East Africa amid push to redefine France's role in Africa

Macron tours East Africa to rebuild French economic and security ties, cohost a Kenya summit, and address peace and security at the African Union.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

LA Mayoral Candidate Ditches Defund the Police' Stance on CNN After Rival Spencer Pratt Skewered Her for It

Nithya Raman says defunding police is no longer necessary and that maintaining LAPD staffing is needed to respond to public safety calls promptly.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
9 hours ago

Bitcoin Premium in South Korea Hits 2% for First Time Since Pre-War Market Shock

Bitcoin prices in South Korea are trading near a 2% premium over global levels, with volatility driven by local demand amid capital controls and KYC rules.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
23 hours ago

Germany news: Berlin advances Tomahawk, submarine deals

Germany seeks a renewed US deal for Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon launchers to enable long-range strikes deep into enemy territory.
Relationships
fromDaily Mom magazine
3 hours ago

Second Wedding Etiquette: The Essential Guide To Planning A Second Wedding

Second weddings deserve authentic, joyful celebration regardless of prior marriage history, with etiquette focused on personal boundaries and meaningful family dynamics.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 hour ago

Tax deadlines, rail trips and summer drinks: 6 essential articles for life in France

French residents face May–June 2026 tax deadlines, homeowners must complete wildfire-prevention works, and guidance covers train travel, stinging-insect nests, and summer drinks.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 hours ago

San Francisco's Legacy Is on the Line - And So Is Care for LGBTQ+ Communities and People Living With HIV - San Francisco Bay Times

Federal HIV and LGBTQ+ funding changes are driving major San Francisco public health cuts, threatening HIV prevention, harm reduction, and care for vulnerable communities.
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