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self improvement
Bottled water has up to 100 time s more plastic particles than previously thought
New research shows that every liter of bottled water contains 240,000 microscopic pieces of plastic. At this point, it’s common knowledge that bottled...
grist.org
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nature
Five ways science is tackling the antibiotic resistance crisis
Humans are locked in an arms race with microbes, but scientists are pursuing diverse approaches to keep one step ahead or slow down the...
nature.com
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business
Goldman Sachs lowers oil price target on expectations of slower GDP growth
Oil's recent descent has prompted Goldman Sachs analysts to lower their price target for the year, in part due to expectations of softer economic...
yahoo.com
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technology
Robinhood Targets Seasoned Traders With Bitcoin Futures, New Desktop Platform
Robinhood told Decrypt on Wednesday its futures offerings via its trading app is expected in the “coming months.” Robinhood is expanding its reach...
decrypt.co
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gaming
World of Warcraft will rollback some Hardcore mode permadeaths
The resurrections come after a string of targeted DDoS attacks against popular WoW streamers. Blizzard has announced that it will make exceptions to its hardcore...
theverge.com
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lifestyle
Best Amazon Black Friday laptop deals, starting under $ 200 — save big on Dell, HP, Acer, ASUS and more
From gaming laptops to everyday needs, shop these deals on laptops at very reasonable price points. Buying a laptop can be a pricey investment, so...
yahoo.com
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technology
BBMP to deploy AI to detect illegal constructions
Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology will be deployed to...
thehindu.com
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learning
What Tiger Woods told Harold Varner III after learning that he snubbed his request for an autograph as a child
It would be startling to learn just how many current members of the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf were inspired mostly by...
thegolfinggazette.com
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business
WH Smith says post offices to stay if sale goes ahead
WH Smith has told the BBC the post offices within its shops will remain should the sale of its High Street business go ahead. The...
bbc.com
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architecture
Survey makes incredible discovery about homes with solar panels — here's what 9 in 10 homeowners said
"It lowers the cost for everybody." A study from the University of Texas at Austin has uncovered an unexpected perk of rooftop solar panels that...
thecooldown.com
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teaching
The devastating truth about the GOP's war on education
“Those who control the present, control the past; and those who control the past control the future.” —George Orwell, 1984 From outlawing the polio...
rawstory.com
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memes
A shortlist of the best-ever eye roll memes
Eye roll memes are memes where the subject involved rolls their eyes at something to express frustration, annoyance, or disbelief. Animated...
dailydot.com
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business
Company announces nearly $ 712 million project in Kentucky to make batteries used to store energy
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A battery manufacturer has selected Kentucky for a nearly $ 712 million project to produce industrial-sized batteries used to store and distribute energy, a...
apnews.com
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space
Flat-Earthers Travel To Antarctica To Test Theories, But Are Quickly Humbled
Lo and behold, they didn't discover a giant ice wall guarded by NASA....
iflscience.com
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books
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Debuts New Children's Book
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has a children's book written about his life. The life of a quarterback is an interesting one, but the...
www.si.com
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gaming
Deep Dive: Crafting detailed and dynamic water in Planet Coaster 2
'Try simple approaches first; in many cases, such an approach will already yield amazing results, leaving you more time to iterate on the more...
gamedeveloper.com
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food & drink
Starbucks Will Finally Stop Charging Extra For Non-Dairy Milk
Not a milk drinker? A new change at Starbucks is going to save you money on your latte. The coffee chain just announced that it...
delish.com
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parenting
Here’s Why Parental Shaming Is Toxic and What We Can Do About It
Parenting is a tough gig. From juggling after-school activities to trying to keep up with your teen's latest slang, raising children comes with its...
parents.com
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music
Snoop and Dre’s 'Missionary' Dominates Multiple Chart
Snoop Dogg’s new album is making an impression on the charts. Snoop’s Missionary album debuted in the top 10 across several Billboard charts, including...
complex.com
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apps / technology
Pixel 9a lacks Pixel Screenshots, Call Notes due to RAM
Due to only 8GB of RAM, the Pixel 9a will not have Pixel Screenshots or Call Notes in the Phone app. Google says (via Ars...
9to5google.com
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cool stuff
CES 2025 was more shoppable than conceptual
After years of CES teases, products are actually hitting the market. CES 2025 was a fantastic show for companies making good on the promises of years...
engadget.com
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music
What Is An Industry Plant Anyway? | Defector
Welcome to Listening Habits, a column where I share the music I’ve been fixated on recently. What makes an industry plant? Apparently this is...
defector.com
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innovation / learning
2 ‘Monster’ Stocks to Snap Up Before 2025
barchart.com
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diy
"It's a job many of us guitarists and bassists put off – or even avoid entirely – but it's surprising how much of a difference it makes": How to clean your guitar better
I will admit that unless it's a review guitar I'm polishing dust off ahead of it being photographed, I'm not the best at keeping my...
musicradar.com
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technology
AnandTech shuts down after 27 years
The hardware enthusiast site was an influential presence in tech journalism for its in-depth component reviews and analysis. Hardware enthusiast site AnandTech is shutting down...
theverge.com
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technology
OpenAI's Sam Altman claims AI will "gradually" replace software engineers — Creating an urgent need to master "AI tools"
windowscentral.com
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cool stuff
Disney World Confirms 4 Major Rides & Resort Openings In 2025
Keep your hands, arms, and legs inside the ride vehicle, theme park fans, new experiences are coming to Disney World in 2025. Following the Walt...
thedirect.com
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relationships
Indiana woman tied to bed and boyfriend strangled to death as couple’s plan to swing ends in terror
An Indiana woman was sentenced to 65 years in prison for the 2021 kidnapping and rape of a couple she met on a LGBTQ dating app. In 2023,...
themirror.com
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parenting
The Adolescent Brain: Anxiety, Depression, and Substance Use Examined - The Bedford Citizen
Submitted by Bedford Health Department Bedford residents are invited to attend an event with Dr. Samuel Meisel, hosted by Community Connections at...
thebedfordcitizen.org
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entrepreneurship
Mark Cuban's $ 400K Bet On Teen Founder Comes With An Unexpected Invitation: 'I Want My Daughters To Meet You, And Learn From You'
In an episode of the popular TV show "Shark Tank", teenage entrepreneur Tania Speaks managed to secure a $ 400,000 investment from billionaire...
benzinga.com
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nature
The plastic that biodegrades in your home compost
Enzymes embedded directly into the material allows PLA plastic to completely break down — plus a gel that can safely store proteins for...
nature.com
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travel
The Top 10 Countries to Visit Before You Die!
As a well-traveled blogger of over ten years who has explored countless destinations across the globe, narrowing down the list of countries to visit...
wanderluststorytellers.com
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fashion
Circular Ring 2 Adds Blood Pressure and Glucose Trends
Circular Ring 2 will offer noninvasive blood pressure and glucose trend tracking, expanding its health monitoring tools with an OTA rollout starting...
techfortravel.co.uk
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nature
AI & robotics briefing: LLMs harbour hidden racism
Chatbots make racist judgements on the basis of dialect. Plus, cyborg jellyfish could monitor the changing seas and how AI designed a drug. LLMs...
nature.com
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shopping
Here Are 31 Female-Founded Brands to Support During Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and March 8 is International Women’s Day. March is a month to celebrate women’s power and contributions to...
spy.com
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lifestyle
This Amazon fabric shaver will 'revitalize your wardrobe' — it's marked down to $ 17 for Black Friday 2024
For less than $ 20, Amazon shoppers "couldn't be happier" with this lint-removing fabric shaver. Sweater weather is here — and I couldn't be more...
yahoo.com
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architecture
Charity boss says Prince Harry asked for public message of support for Meghan after polo fundraiser 'went badly'
sky.com
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technology
We’re Still Not Done with Jesus
newyorker.com
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business
Debt rule to change to fund major projects
The Treasury has given its clearest indication yet it will change its self-imposed debt rule in order to borrow billions to fund new infrastructure projects....
bbc.com
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music / celebrity / movie & tv
'Yellowstone' star Luke Grimes says Kevin Costner's exit made it the 'easiest season we've filmed'
"Yellowstone" star Luke Grimes is not "pointing any fingers," but filming the final episodes of season five without Kevin Costner was a breath of fresh...
foxnews.com
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teaching
17 Free Online Courses To Help Advance People’s Career
Taking an online course can be a great way to further your education and refine your knowledge around a specific area of interest. This article...
parentportfolio.com
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job & work
Unemployment claims drop in Illinois last week compared to week prior
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois dropped last week compared with the week prior. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell...
wmay.com
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music
iHeartRadio's Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Announcement Is Turning Heads
iHeartRadio's announcement about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce during its music awards took the internet by storm on Monday. With 10 nominations,...
athlonsports.com
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technology
Should you feel guilty about using AI?
Your AI-powered iPhone comes with a questionable carbon footprint. Apple just put AI in millions of people’s pockets. The company is rolling out what...
vox.com
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shopping
Charity to close 41 shops within days - including two in Leicestershire
The British high street has suffered another blow, with major charity shop chain Scope announcing it is set to close a significant number of its...
leicestermercury.co.uk
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design
Why Sean Baker uses the same font in every one of his movies
From ‘Tangerine’ to ‘Anora,’ the Oscar-winning director has used the elaborate Aguafina Script for his film credits and posters as a way to subvert expectations....
fastcompany.com
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sports
Australian Open 2025 results: Zheng Qinwen out in biggest shock so far but Aryna Sabalenka through
Australian Open 2025 Dates: 12-26 January Venue: Melbourne Park Coverage: Live radio commentary on Tennis Breakfast from 07:00 GMT on BBC 5 Sports Extra, plus live text commentaries...
bbc.com
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books
Neal Ascherson: What Can Be Called Treason
The trial of Marshal Pétain began on 23 July 1945 and lasted until 15 August. The small Paris courtroom was crowded with lawyers, jurors and...
lrb.co.uk
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entrepreneurship / job & work
A South Florida woman is being sentenced to 20 years for leading a $ 190.7M Ponzi scheme — victims were ‘blindsided’ and ‘devastated.’ Here’s how it worked and how to spot similar scams
moneywise.com
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running
Fans React to Gabby Thomas’s SI Swimsuit Debut in Peach One-Piece: ‘What An Inspiration’
The Olympic sprinter is set to star in the 2025 issue next May. Just like one fan said it best, “2024 has been Gabby’s year 🔥.” Olympic...
swimsuit.si.com
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