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Digital life

The 'dead internet theory' makes eerie claims about an AI-run web. The truth is more sinister

AI-generated content on social media, like 'shrimp Jesus,' may be part of the 'dead internet theory' where AI agents automate engagement for profit or propaganda purposes. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

OMG science

Comet Fragment Explodes in Dark Skies Over Spain and Portugal

A fireball spotted over Spain and Portugal was not an asteroid but a fragment of a comet, providing a rare celestial event. [ more ]

BKReader

Wellness

9 Secrets to Achieving Restful, Restorative Slumber

Consistent sleep schedule aligns with body's internal clock, improving sleep quality.

Establishing a wind-down routine aids in transitioning to restful sleep. [ more ]

www.npr.org

15 hours ago

US news

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi went down in a 'hard landing'

Iranian President's helicopter suffers a 'hard landing' with Raisi and officials on board, no casualties reported immediately. [ more ]

ProPublica

14 hours ago

OMG science

Climate Crisis Is on Track to Push One-Third of Humanity Out of Its Most Livable Environment

More than 600 million people are already living outside a crucial climate niche due to shifting environmental conditions towards the poles. [ more ]

Washington Post

10 hours ago

US news

Binoculars and batteries: What it's like covering Trump's hush money trial

Reporters covering Trump's trial require an extensive setup for long, stationary hours of reporting. [ more ]

www.npr.org

19 hours ago

US news

An airstrike kills 20 in central Gaza as Israel's leaders air wartime divisions

Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills civilians, internal divisions on post-war governance emerge. [ more ]

Mail Online

12 hours ago

Digital life

I'm a tech expert... here's how to stop a cyberstalker in their tracks

Seek help from authorities and take immediate steps to protect digital accounts from cyberstalkers. [ more ]

Fast Company

22 hours ago

Digital life

Put your phone down: 3 steps to intentional, productive work habits

Phone addiction impacts productivity and creativity at work, affecting adults as much as teens. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

Wellness

Tech can't replace human coaches in obesity treatment

Technology alone insufficient for effective weight loss without human support. [ more ]

Futurism

Wellness

Huge Study Finds That Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Are Incredibly Good for You

Plant-based diets reduce risks of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, promoting longevity and overall health. [ more ]

www.dw.com

EU data protection

Post-Brexit trade border controls to cost UK $6 billion DW 05/20/2024

Britain to spend at least $6 billion on post-Brexit import approach. [ more ]

Streetsblog

Tech industry

Microtranist Is Taxpayer Funded Uber, Advocates Warn - And It's a Threat to Real Transit - Streetsblog USA

Microtransit services pose challenges similar to Uber and Lyft in terms of sustainability and impact on communities. [ more ]

Rubyflow

44 minutes ago

Tech industry

RVM 4 Windows

The first Release Candidate 0.9.9 of rvm-windows, a Ruby version manager for Windows, is now available for users familiar with rvm.io on Unix systems. [ more ]

BleepingComputer

14 hours ago

Privacy professionals

WebTPA data breach impacts 2.4 million insurance policyholders

The WebTPA data breach affected nearly 2.5 million individuals, exposing personal information but not financial or medical data. [ more ]

BleepingComputer

14 hours ago

Privacy professionals

MediSecure e-script firm hit by 'large-scale' ransomware data breach

MediSecure, an electronic prescription provider in Australia, suffered a ransomware attack believed to originate from a third-party vendor. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

18 hours ago

Tech industry

Google remains focused on its long quest for your eyeballs

Google introduces AI Overviews to provide quick answers and streamline searches, potentially reducing traffic to external websites. [ more ]

Medium

UX design

What telephones can tell you about good design

The design of touch-tone keypads offers insights into key design principles across various products. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

18 hours ago

EU data protection

Brexit row erupts over control of Gibraltar's border

Brexit's sovereignty promise has led to a loss of control over British territories. [ more ]

Medium

2 weeks ago

UX design

Design Monthly Vol. 10

Discover the fundamentals of spatial design. [ more ]

WIRED

Privacy professionals

US Official Warns a Cell Network Flaw Is Being Exploited for Spying

Laser defense systems are being actively deployed by the US military in combat situations, while concerns over surveillance and privacy continue in tech advancements. [ more ]

uxdesign.cc

UX design

The psychology of deceptive discounting in UX

Ultrafast fashion landing pages overwhelm users with bright colors, flashing elements, and constant sales tactics to encourage impulsive purchases. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

World news

China sanctions Boeing, two U.S. defense contractors for Taiwan arms sales

China announced sanctions against Boeing and two other defense companies for arms sales to Taiwan, escalating tensions. Taiwan faces military harassment from China. [ more ]

Digiday

Artificial intelligence

AI Briefing: How Lexicon researches its approach to AI naming strategies

Naming is crucial in the competitive AI landscape, with Lexicon aiming to enhance branding strategies through research. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe news

Ukraine war briefing: Russian forces launch deadly attack on Kharkiv lakeside resort

Russia attacked a lakeside resort and villages in Kharkiv, killing at least 11 people and injuring many, showcasing the ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine. [ more ]

Theregister

Artificial intelligence

China's top rideshare boss vacates her role

Jean Qing Liu resigns as President of DiDi to focus on talent, organization, and social responsibility work, shifting to Permanent Partner role under Chairman. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 816

Russia bombed a lakeside resort in Ukraine, Ukraine shelled areas in Russia, significant drone actions reported, and seizure of assets over canceled project. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

7 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

AI chatbots' safeguards can be easily bypassed, say UK researchers

Guardrails on AI chatbots can be bypassed easily, exposing vulnerabilities in preventing harmful responses. [ more ]

www.dw.com

World news

Taiwan: New president takes office amid rising China threat DW 05/20/2024

China views Taiwan's new president Lai Ching-te as a 'dangerous separatist' and has increased military activities near Taiwan since his election win. [ more ]

Theregister

Information security

Nissan infosec in the spotlight again after fresh breach

Another data breach at Nissan, affecting over 50,000 employees resulting in SSN theft. Company took steps to strengthen security after incidents. [ more ]

Digiday

Marketing tech

It's becoming impossible for game publishers to avoid the question of advertising inside premium titles

Major game publishers are exploring in-game ads for revenue growth, but Electronic Arts' approach is cautious. [ more ]

AdExchanger

Marketing tech

Don't Be Distracted By Cookie Drama. Google's Search Changes Are The Real Existential Threat | AdExchanger

Independent web publishers are facing an existential crisis due to major macro changes by online platforms, affecting their content monetization and survival. [ more ]

www.90min.com

English Premier League

Man Utd set unwanted Premier League record after miserable 2023/24 season

Manchester United's 2023/24 season ended with the worst-ever Premier League finish in eighth place. [ more ]

Digiday

Marketing tech

Why Exverus' head of strategy is marrying performance with brand in programmatic

Marketers shift focus to brand building via streaming, audio, and experiential channels to differentiate in digital market. [ more ]

Vulture

Writing

Interview With the Vampire Recap: Willkommen, Bienvenue

Vampire follies in Paris receive top-tier ratings and praise for world-building and storytelling panache. [ more ]

The Verge

Information security

Two students find security bug that could let millions do laundry for free

A security lapse exposed vulnerabilities in internet-connected washing machines, allowing college students to do free laundry. [ more ]

Fox Sports

English Premier League

PL's title race was inevitable. One call will spark rivals' 'special' overhaul - and it's getting close

It took just 78 seconds to spark ecstasy in Manchester and agony some 207 miles away in north London.

Amazic

Information security

7 Remote IT Access Challenges Solved by JumpCloud - Amazic

IT admins face increasing challenges with remote work, requiring streamlined solutions like JumpCloud for seamless support. [ more ]

www.90min.com

English Premier League

Mikel Arteta reveals moment Arsenal lost Premier League title

Mikel Arteta considers Arsenal's defeat to Aston Villa as the moment they lost the Premier League title race. [ more ]

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Writing

Bisexual singer Kali Uchis embraces her postpartum body in a powerful post

Kali Uchis celebrates her postpartum body and rejects societal pressure to conform to traditional beauty standards. [ more ]

mlb

For The Win

11 hours ago

Major League Baseball

Yankees catcher Jose Trevino picked off a runner after alertedly noticing he was distracted by the umpire

White Sox, despite recent improvements, still make critical mistakes leading to their status as the worst MLB team. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Major League Baseball

Cardinals To Promote Ryan Loutos

The St. Louis Cardinals are calling up Ryan Loutos, a right-hander, for his first MLB exposure. [ more ]

moremlb

www.aljazeera.com

21 hours ago

Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 815

Ukraine conducts drone attacks on Russian targets, causing disruptions. Russian forces claim downing US missiles and drones. [ more ]

USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire

Major League Baseball

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox odds, tips and betting trends | May 20

Blue Jays are the home favorite against the White Sox in the upcoming game. [ more ]

Independent

Writing

Ask Allison: My husband seems to disregard what I ask him to do with the kids and I feel so frustrated and disrespected

Clear communication and understanding of boundaries are essential in a relationship, especially in parenting roles. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

19 hours ago

World news

Israel-Gaza war live: at least 20 people killed in strike on refugee camp in central Gaza, says hospital

Israeli war cabinet minister threats resignation if Gaza plan not adopted. [ more ]

Social Media Today

Social media marketing

The Evolution of Marketing: From Product-Centric to Human-First [Infographic]

Some tips on how to re-align your marketing approach for the modern social media era.

BuzzFeed Community

Food & drink

Pick A Food For Each Ingredient And I'll Tell You Which Summer Fruit You Emboody

Personally, I'm a strawberry.

BuzzFeed Community

Food & drink

Pick Your Favorite Comfort Foods To Reveal Your Absolute Worst Quality

Ice cream always hits the spot!

HerMoney

15 hours ago

Remote teams

40 Companies With 4 Day Workweeks And Remote Jobs

Remote jobs with 4-day workweeks are becoming more common, leading to benefits for employees and employers. [ more ]

Forbes

7 hours ago

Remote teams

How Remote Workers Can Overcome Proximity Bias

Rise of remote work due to the pandemic leads to proximity bias issue. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Books

Sam Taylor: Translating is like X-raying a book. You get a deep tissue read'

Sam Taylor shifted from writing novels to literary translation for financial support, leading to an award-winning second career before returning to novel-writing. [ more ]

Forbes

16 hours ago

Social media marketing

How To Make Money On Instagram - 8 Strategies

Instagram is a major platform for creators to turn their passions into profit through various monetization strategies. [ more ]

Washington Post

20 hours ago

Books

She vanished in 1968. This year her family finally learned what happened.

A mysterious disappearance from 1968 leaves a family in Winchester, Va., forever wondering about the fate of a young mother. [ more ]

eLearning Industry

11 hours ago

Social media marketing

8 Engagement Strategies For eLearning Companies To Hold Webinar Audiences' Attention

Webinars are successful in lead generation; engagement strategies increase participation and profit. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Wine

Beyond Burgundy: more affordable pinot noirs

Good pinot noir is often expensive due to fussy growing conditions, requiring specific soils, climates, and a delicate winemaking process. [ more ]

www.romfordrecorder.co.uk

16 hours ago

Wine

Wine retail chain's new outlet to replace tile showroom on high street

Majestic Wine Warehouses Ltd to open new store in Brentwood, offering alcohol sales off-premises from 8am-11pm daily. [ more ]

The Paris Review

13 hours ago

Books

The Art of Fiction No. 180

Andrea Barrett's breakout book was Ship Fever, a story collection that differed from her previous novels by featuring scientists as characters and being set in past centuries. [ more ]

BuzzFeed Community

Food & drink

Eat At A REALLY Expensive Restaurant And I'll Tell You What Kind Of Rich Person You Are

Eating rich people food, now that's the life.

Podcaster News

Media industry

Mission Based Media Welcomes Amanda Brown - Podcaster News

Amanda Brown appointed to Strategic Advisory Board for Mission Based Media [ more ]

Because Mom Says

Media industry

Research Shows An Alarming Number of Americans Get Their News From Social Media Sites

Half of Americans obtain news from social media; Facebook leads news distribution; YouTube's growing news role showcases the evolving media landscape. [ more ]

Futurism

Media industry

USA Today Using AI to Generate Parts of Articles, Leaked Memo Shows

Gannett is using AI to create 'Key Points' for articles, aiming to enhance reporting and audience experience. [ more ]

Exchangewire

Privacy technologies

MadTech Sketch: The Mechanics of Curation

Curation in ad tech consists of direct demand generation and activation mechanics, driving value and ensuring precise ad placements. [ more ]

PUNCH

Wine

Sancerre Is More Than a Wine, It's a Brand

Sancerre remains a top choice in restaurants, reflecting a blend of sophistication and accessibility. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

3 days ago

Privacy technologies

Samsung Shades Apple's Crush Ad With New 'UnCrush' Promotion | Entrepreneur

Samsung releases ad in response to Apple's 'Crush iPad Pro' ad, highlighting creativity and taking a jab at Apple's misstep. [ more ]

Fast Company

3 days ago

Privacy technologies

Samsung has a brilliant response to Apple's hated 'Crush' ad

Samsung's ad "Uncrush" responded effectively to Apple's marketing misstep with "Crush." [ more ]

TheLeafsNation

1 week ago

National Football League

Treliving reveals Matthews presented 'head injury issues' among injury updates

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving revealed that Austo...

TheLeafsNation

1 week ago

National Football League

Nick Robertson remains a likely trade candidate for the Maple Leafs

Nick Robertson's 2023-24 season was littered with interesting quotes,...

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

1 week ago

National Football League

Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 05.07.24

Los Angeles Times

Environment

Endangered desert pupfish delays Colorado River conservation plans for Imperial Valley

Water conservation plans impacted by endangered desert pupfish

California's Imperial Irrigation District faces delays in water usage cutbacks due to environmental concerns [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Environment

Tiny, endangered fish hinders California River water conservation plan

www.theguardian.com

Environment

Plant-heavy flexitarian' diets could help limit global heating, study finds

A global shift to a flexitarian diet could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help limit global heating to 1.5C by 2045.

Flexible reductions of meat consumption and adoption of plant-based foods are key to achieving climate goals and reducing emissions related to food production. [ more ]

@JamesJalaPayneo

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AP News

US politics

US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's weekend attack on Israel

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. and U.K. on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran's unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East.

@JamesJalaPayneo

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WCIV

US politics

Mac Deford announces key endorsements in bid for SC's 1st Congressional District

Mac Deford, a Democratic candidate looking to unseat Rep. Nancy Mace in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, released his first round of endorsements for his campaign Monday.

Dodgers Nation

LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Reveals Extent of Max Muncy's Oblique Injury

On Friday, the Dodgers announced that third baseman Max Muncy would head to the 10-day IL after suffering an oblique injury.

Intelligencer

New York Knicks

'Unfortunately, They Made Us Fall in Love'

It was always going to be an uphill battle.

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

NYC LGBT

US issues warning for possible terror attacks at LGBTQ+ Pride events worldwide

US officials warn of potential terror attacks at LGBTQ+ Pride events worldwide during Pride Month. [ more ]

New York Post

Left-wing politics

Rapper Cardi B won't endorse Biden in 2024: 'Layers of disappointment'

Cardi B expressed disappointment with both President Biden and former President Trump, considering people's sense of betrayal and high cost of living. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Left-wing politics

Biden Calls Values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion' America's Core Strength' At Detroit NAACP Dinner

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are seen as the core strength of the United States by President Biden. [ more ]

The US Sun

New York City

Horrific moment man stomps on Jewish boy in sickening attack 'without warning'

Disturbing CCTV footage captures unprovoked attack on Hasidic children in Brooklyn; incident investigated as a possible hate crime. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Left-wing politics

Nancy Mace Slams Biden As A Lifelong Racist' After Ranting About Illegals' Crossing The Border

Rep. Nancy Mace criticizes President Biden's immigration policies and labels him a lifelong racist on Fox News. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Data science

See How Easily A.I. Chatbots Can Be Taught to Spew Disinformation

Chatbots and AI can easily generate and spread disinformation online, posing a significant threat especially during the upcoming U.S. presidential election. [ more ]

ESPN.com

LA Dodgers

Ohtani delivers first walk-off hit as a Dodger

Shohei Ohtani delivered a walk-off hit for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Cincinnati Reds. [ more ]

Theregister

DevOps

Google Cloud shows it can break things for lots of customers

Google Cloud experienced significant outage affecting multiple services due to a bug in automation. [ more ]

The American Conservative

Right-wing politics

Coming to America: What If That Gaza Pier is a Two-Way Street?

The U.S. pier in Gaza is a strategic move to address the humanitarian crisis while navigating political complexities. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

France politics

New Caledonia: Macron calls new security meeting as deadly unrest grinds on

French President Macron holds security council meeting to address deadly unrest in New Caledonia, declaring state of emergency and sending reinforcements to restore order. [ more ]

www.90min.com

Liverpool FC

Jurgen Klopp delivers final message to Liverpool fans

Klopp expresses gratitude to fans after final Liverpool game. [ more ]

ESPN.com

New York Knicks

Injuries catch up to Knicks: 'Nothing left to give'

Facing significant injuries, Knicks coach Thibodeau maintained a 'next man up' mentality, but eventually recognized his team's limitations. [ more ]

AdExchanger

Marketing

Can Google Wriggle Out Of A Jury Trial?; Ads Are Saving Walmart's Margins | AdExchanger

Google argues against jury in antitrust trial, offers monetary damages, and fears disclosure impact. Walmart profits from advertising. TikTok competes with YouTube. [ more ]

Alleywatch

NYC startup

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 5/20/24

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report highlights funding rounds of various startups in different markets in the US, totaling $494M. [ more ]

BBC News

London

Firefighter to run to every London fire station for charity

London firefighter Steve Moore running 300+ miles across 102 fire stations in London to raise funds for charity. [ more ]

Boston.com

National Basketball Association

What to know about the Celtics' Eastern Conference Finals foe in the Pacers

The Indiana Pacers led the NBA in scoring during the regular season with 123.3 points per contest. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

7 hours ago

LA Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Odds and Game Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in good form and favored to win their upcoming game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. [ more ]

BKReader