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Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 hour ago

What the Smartphone Revolution Is Doing to Us Psychologically

Landline and voice calling have declined while texting has surged, driven largely by anxiety and message control, with avoidance costs for face-to-face skills.
Digital life
fromTearsheet
4 hours ago

Letter from the Editor: Digital banks have different answers to what banking should become next - Tearsheet

Digital banks split into access-first models focused on clarity and control, and platform/infrastructure models that expand services around accounts.
OMG science
fromBig Think
10 hours ago

Ask Ethan: Why does our Universe require CP-violation?

Matter dominates the Universe because CP violation enables a small imbalance between matter and antimatter despite equal creation and destruction in measured reactions.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Unlock Better Sleep Using Sunlight and Diet

Ignoring sleep and nourishment needs accelerates aging and increases risks including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cancer, and cognitive impairment.
Wellness
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Gen Z consumers swap bar tabs for gym memberships

Younger consumers are shifting spending from nightlife to fitness, making gyms and boutique studios key social hubs for community and wellbeing.
Wellness
fromBustle
2 days ago

10 Spa-Level MVPs For Big Nights - At Home

An everything shower plus consistent skin and hair care provides a grounding reset that improves how skin and hair look and feel.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 hours ago

MEPs urge European Commission to take action over Europol's shadow IT | Computer Weekly

Europol and Frontex face governance and data protection concerns, prompting MEPs to demand compliance, independent oversight, and enforceable reforms before any expansion.
UX design
fromNielsen Norman Group
9 hours ago

Closing the Loop: What to Do After a Design Critique Ends

Feedback from design critiques must be followed by clear updates on changes, non-changes, and reasons to maintain trust and participation.
UX design
fromYahoo News
1 day ago

Design trends: Updating the home office

A well-designed home office improves productivity, creativity, comfort, and focus through organization, lighting, layout, and appropriately scaled furniture.
UX design
fromMedium
3 days ago

How to find out what your design work was really for

Streamline notification systems to reduce cognitive load and uninstalls, and frame UX work with measurable stakes and broader context for stronger portfolio impact.
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
1 hour ago

Drake Maye just sent a strong message to his struggling Patriots teammate

Patriots plan major offensive-line changes for 2026 while quarterback Drake Maye backs Will Campbell’s development despite Super Bowl struggles.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 hours ago

The marketer's new playbook for AI-powered competitive intelligence | MarTech

Competitive intelligence should move from reporting past activity to answering what it means, where exposure exists, and where opportunities are opening.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 hours ago

How to use B2B PR to shape what AI recommends | MarTech

AI systems influence vendor framing and recommendations, so B2B brands must optimize for AI signals and use dual-path PR to earn buying influence.
#nfl
National Football League
fromBoston.com
17 hours ago

Drake Maye gives a vote of confidence for Will Campbell after playoff struggles

Will Campbell’s rookie season included major struggles in the playoffs and Super Bowl, but Drake Maye praised his mindset and motivation.
National Football League
fromBoston.com
17 hours ago

Drake Maye gives a vote of confidence for Will Campbell after playoff struggles

Will Campbell’s rookie season included major struggles in the playoffs and Super Bowl, but Drake Maye praised his mindset and motivation.
more#nfl
Books
fromThe Atlantic
38 minutes ago

A Book I Wish I'd Read at 22

Reading broadly during early adulthood helps shape lifelong direction through inspiration from writers who model possibilities rather than instructing by edict.
#mlb
Major League Baseball
fromJays Journal
4 hours ago

Trading away Yusei Kikuchi is paying dividends for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026

Trading Yusei Kikuchi in 2024 yielded prospects that were later converted into key 2026 contributors for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Major League Baseball
fromFortune
3 hours ago

MLB owners propose a salary cap for the first time since the 1994 strike that cancelled the World Series | Fortune

MLB owners proposed a 2027 salary cap and payroll floor, which the players’ association has vowed to reject, risking a labor confrontation beyond 2027.
Major League Baseball
fromJays Journal
4 hours ago

Trading away Yusei Kikuchi is paying dividends for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026

Trading Yusei Kikuchi in 2024 yielded prospects that were later converted into key 2026 contributors for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Major League Baseball
fromFortune
3 hours ago

MLB owners propose a salary cap for the first time since the 1994 strike that cancelled the World Series | Fortune

MLB owners proposed a 2027 salary cap and payroll floor, which the players’ association has vowed to reject, risking a labor confrontation beyond 2027.
more#mlb
Remote teams
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

How to hack your calendar for more vacation by 'PTO-maxxing'

Strategically placing PTO around federal holidays can create longer breaks while using fewer PTO days, helping reduce burnout risk.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
6 hours ago

What Happens When A.I. Becomes a Part of Everything?

Embrace AI by integrating it into everyday life selectively, using it to support real tasks rather than replacing established skills and routines.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

The Hidden Cost of Spreadsheet-Based HR Management for Growing UK Businesses

Spreadsheets become a productivity drain as UK businesses grow, requiring manual HR work that consumes time, money, and irritation.
Books
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

5 hard truths about changing yourself

Real self-transformation is messy, partial, uncertain, and often humiliating, requiring humility and an upside-down map rather than polished narratives.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
15 hours ago

This Crunchy Topping Makes Ham Sandwiches Taste Like Simpler Times - Tasting Table

Potato chips add crunch and nostalgia to sandwiches by balancing flavors and engaging taste and smell.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 hour ago

ExpressVPN blows away the competition on security audits - but what do they mean?

ExpressVPN completed 27 independent security audits, with Cure53 reviewing ExpressMailGuard and Identity Defender for security flaws and no-logs assurance.
Wine
fromElite Traveler
11 hours ago

The American Couple Behind Burgundy's Chic New Wine Retreat

An American hospitality group is launching a first five-star hotel in Burgundy at Château la Commaraine in Pommard, revitalizing a historic estate with wine and dining access.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
48 minutes ago

Bobby Flay Tells Us His Absolute Best Burger Tips - Exclusive - Tasting Table

A perfect burger depends on evaluating each component individually and ensuring they work together for a satisfying, beef-forward result.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

The Hands-Down Best Store-Bought Pizza Rolls Beat Classic Totino's By A Mile - Tasting Table

Annie's Uncured Pepperoni Pizza Poppers rank highest for clean ingredients, balanced flavor, and a crispy crust.
Environment
fromEarth911
5 hours ago

Guest Idea: Wildfire-Resistant Plant Selection

House survivability depends largely on the first five feet around it, where landscaping can either prevent or enable ignition from embers and radiant heat.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
18 minutes ago

'An exciting young talent' - Meet NI's new recruit

Emily Cassap earned her first Northern Ireland senior call-up after strong development at Sunderland and Middlesbrough, with versatility supporting her World Cup qualifier debut.
Privacy technologies
fromNewsNation
17 hours ago

Flock cameras divide New York city over safety vs. privacy

Automated license plate reader cameras in Troy, New York, are driving conflict over whether they improve safety or enable government surveillance.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

I lived near a serial killer': Steven Shearer on turning teen angst and death metal into high art

Communication is limited by design, with meaning conveyed through images rather than interviews.
Remote teams
fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago

Tech workers speak of job fears as subcontractor protests to target Meta for first time

Up to 720 Covalen jobs at Meta are at risk, with AI-driven work and subcontractor transfers creating uncertainty, financial hardship, and limits on reemployment.
Writing
fromFortune
1 hour ago

National Spelling Bee champion Shrey Parikh spells 32 words correctly in 90 seconds to win in lightning round tie-breaker | Fortune

Shrey Parikh won the Scripps National Spelling Bee by spelling 32 words correctly in a 90-second lightning-round tiebreaker.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Bubble trouble: the hunt for a good low-ABV sparkling wine

Low-ABV, light-bodied, high-acidity wines are hard to find because mainstream wine culture assumes sipping and food pairing rather than easy, party-friendly drinking.
Wine
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

The Best Whiskeys for Father's Day, According to a Whiskey Pro

Choose a whiskey matching your dad’s preferred brand, then consider single-barrel, high-proof, extra-aged, or special-finish expressions and share a celebratory dram together.
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