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Neuroscience Says 6 to 10 Minutes a Day Can Make You Smarter, More Focused, and Even Increase the Size of Your Brain
Surprisingly, one study shows that even two minutes of this type of activity provides clear cognitive benefits.Inc. - Business -
Can mindfulness really make you happy, lower your blood pressure and improve your sleep? Experts reveal all
Mindfulness is said to help everything from anxiety to overeating. But how does it work? Experts separate fact from fiction . FALSE “Mindfulness is the opposite of ‘emptying the mind’; it is fully immersing the mind in precisely what you are ...The Guardian - World -
We are a step closer to taxing the super-rich
What once seemed like an impossibility is now being considered by G20 finance ministersFinancial Times - Business -
Should you sell your home ‘off market’?
Once the preserve of luxury London properties, the sales tactic is spreading. But what does it mean — and does it actually work?Financial Times - World -
You Made a Mistake in Your Taxes. Now What?
The rules around amending a return can get complicated. Here’s what you need to know.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Apple Makes It Easier to Stare at Your Phone in the Car
Plus: Sony Music tries to keep its catalog out of the clutches of AI, there’s a towering new Lord of the Rings Lego set, and Google’s new AI features march onto the web.Wired - Tech - Apple -
10,000 daily steps was a marketing ploy: Do you really need to hit it?
Getting 10,000 steps a day started as a marketing ploy — so is it really something to aim for?The Hill - Politics -
Can shame make you a better person?
Confucius and other ancient Chinese philosophers believed the feeling isn’t all bad – and can lead you toward your best self. What was the last thing that you felt shame about? Perhaps you couldn’t afford a new outfit for your friend’s wedding, ...The Guardian - World -
Honda plans to invest nearly $65 billion on its electric-vehicle strategy through 2030 as part of efforts to boost sales and production in the coming years.
Honda plans to invest nearly $65 billion on its electric-vehicle strategy through 2030 as part of efforts to boost sales and production in the coming years.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Productivity Experts Say 3 Things Will Help You Get More Done in Less Time
Three proven hacks for busy professionals juggling multiple priorities.Inc. - Business -
Your cash has an estimated lifespan: Will you need to replace it?
Spoiler alert: On average, our money doesn't last longer than 30 years.The Hill - Politics -
‘We’ll See You at Your House’: How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics
Public officials from Congress to City Hall are now regularly subjected to threats of violence. It’s changing how they do their jobs.The New York Times - Top stories -
6 Strategies for Applying Work Hours to Your Own Priorities
Trying to satisfy and help everyone at work often leads to stress and poor performance.Inc. - Business -
When you stand side by side at the dog park, you can reveal your true selves – but not your names | Melanie Tait
Pet owners know what it’s like to form long-lasting connections with complete strangers, but remember: what’s said at the dog park stays at the dog park. There’s a universal truth about dog parks: if you go to one regularly enough you’ll find out ...The Guardian - World -
The 5 changes to the 401(k) that could make a big difference to your retirement
From blocking preretirement withdrawals to accounting for long-term care of family members, improving the nation’s most popular retirement-investing tool is one of the Best New Ideas in Money.MarketWatch - Business -
The making of Jimmy Anderson: ‘Like a golden nugget falling into your lap’
A phone call from an impressed parent helped ignite the storied career of England’s greatest ever fast bowler. It all started with a phone call. “It was highly unusual for Val to ring me. In fact I don’t think she ever did before or since, that ...The Guardian - World -
Want to Make a New Friend? How Much Money Have You Got?
More people are relying on gym memberships, art classes and other paid activities to develop friendships.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Missouri Democrats' filibuster effort to make it harder to amend state constitution
Missouri Senate Democrats end a record-breaking filibuster against an effort to make it more difficult for the public to amend the state constitution. State Rep. Crystal Quade (D-Mo.), Missouri's Democratic Floor Leader, joins Meet the Press NOW ...NBC News - Politics -
Forget McDonald’s $5 value meal. If you really want to save money, bring your own wine to a diner.
Follow these tips to save some dollars the next time you visit your favorite restaurant.MarketWatch - Business -
Think before you click – and three other ways to reduce your digital carbon footprint | Koren Helbig
The invisible downside to our online lives is the data stored at giant energy-guzzling datacentres . It’s been called “the largest coal-powered machine on Earth” – and most of us use it countless times a day.. The internet and its associated ...The Guardian - World -
TL;DR? ElevenLabs now lets you add voiceover narration to your website
The new Audio Native embeddable audio player automatically narrates web page content via ElevenLab's text-to-speech technology.VentureBeat - Tech -
What You Need to Know About Managing Expenses to Buy and Stay in Your Home
A podcast series examines sustainable homeownership by outlining the financial implications of buying a house.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The salary you need to be considered middle class in every U.S. state—it's close to $200,000 in 2 of them
In several states, a six-figure income qualifies as 'middle class,' per GoBankingRate's analysis. Here are the middle-class income ranges for every state.CNBC - Business -
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Indy 500 qualifying results: Team Penske sweeps front row, NASCAR'S Kyle Larson starts 5th
After positions 13-30 for the 108th Indianapolis 500 were locked in on Saturday, the first 12 and final three slots will be determined Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
GameSquare spins off creator-focused FaZe Media, raising $11M
GameSquare has spun off FaZe Clan’s creators and non-esports assets into FaZe Media and welcomed DraftKing’s Matt Kalish as an investor.VentureBeat - Tech -
Sullivan presses Netanyahu for a more focused military campaign in Gaza
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan reiterated Biden administration pressure on Israel to limit its military operation in Gaza during a visit to the country on Sunday. Sullivan is on a combined trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia as ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Super Bowl star 'homemaker' speech sparks backlash
Harrison Butker also attacked "degenerate cultural values" and "the tyranny of diversity, equity and inclusion".BBC News - Top stories - NFL -
Fury shoves Usyk at weigh-in for super-fight
Tyson Fury was over 30lb heavier than Oleksandr Usyk in the weigh-in before their undisputed heavyweight fight on Saturday.BBC News - Top stories -
Your Money: Managing Your Debt
How to make a plan for tackling your debt, improving your credit score and feel like the money you owe isn’t controlling you.The New York Times - Top stories -
Albania installs British-funded cameras along its border to stem flow of migrants, criminal gangs
Albania has installed a “sophisticated” network of cameras along its border with Kosovo, supplied by the British government in an attempt to stem the number of migrants flowing into the United Kingdom and to track criminal activity in the region, ...ABC News - World -
Aid starts flowing into Gaza Strip across pier U.S. just finished building
Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip have started rolling across a newly-built U.S. floating pier into the besieged enclave for the first time.CBS News - Top stories -
Will Biden Now Step Up on Ukraine?
His limits on Kyiv are a strategy for defeat on the installment plan.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Collusion claims in US oil must reckon with record production
It should be no surprise that Texans are themselves capitalists firstFinancial Times - World -
OpenAI put ‘shiny products’ over safety, departing top researcher says
Jan Leike’s exit from ChatGPT maker is the latest sign of internal divisions over technology’s developmentFinancial Times - Business -
OpenAI putting ‘shiny products’ above safety, says departing researcher
Jan Leike, a key safety researcher at firm behind ChatGPT, quit days after launch of its latest AI model, GPT-4o. A former senior employee at OpenAI has said the company behind ChatGPT is prioritising “shiny products” over safety, revealing that ...The Guardian - World -
China’s ‘AI-in-a-box’ products threaten Big Tech’s cloud growth strategies
Huawei leads trend of providing companies with means to power their own artificial intelligence apps rather than through public cloudFinancial Times - World - China -
UK supermarkets in talks about joining forces for Fairtrade products
Bananas, coffee and cocoa could be collectively bought after watchdog indicated it would not challenge anti-competitive behaviourFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Why the Jets -- yes, the Jets -- will win the Super Bowl this season
Elite defense? Improved offense? Aaron Rodgers back from injury? Things are lining up for New York to be a real Super Bowl title contender.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Future Forward super PAC raises eyebrows in Biden World
Allies to President Biden are concerned that Future Forward — the preferred super PAC backing the president's reelection bid — isn’t doing enough in the late spring and summer months to help build a narrative boosting the president and his ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden