Can an App Replace a Personal Trainer? I Tested Nearly a Dozen to Find Out

Splat’s entertainment: I watched Rotten Tomatoes’ 40 lowest-rated films to find out which was worst

Our brave victim writer sits through the film site’s 0%ers to see what makes a bad movie. Will she emerge with her sanity intact – and are all these flops really so bad?. I have seen horrors so ...

The Guardian - Feb. 8

From Swipe to Sweat: How Athletic Clubs Replaced Dating Apps

Post-pandemic, fitness clubs have emerged as the best place to find romance IRL. No profile required.

Wired - 4d

NHS to expand opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing

The NHS will automatically test patients for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C unless they opt out at 90 hospitals.

BBC News - 4d

‘I’ve been named sole heir’: My father, 92, is a Korean War veteran and stays out until dawn playing poker. What can I do?

“The family is mortgaged, likely for more than it is currently worth, to cover Dad’s back taxes and credit-card and gambling debts.”

MarketWatch - Feb. 9

PIN AI launches mobile app letting you make your own personalized, private DeepSeek or Llama-powered AI model on your phone

PIN AI told VentureBeat they will make money by charging transaction fees for other AI agents to access users' information.

VentureBeat - 5d

Investors can find opportunity in a trade war, advisor says

Looking at the sectors and parts of the market that may go up as tariffs hit the market.

CNBC - Feb. 7

Microplastics can block blood vessels in mice brains, researchers find

Scientists observe decreased motor function in rodents exposed to microplastics. Microplastics can move through mice brains and block blood vessels, essentially mimicking blood clots that could ...

The Guardian - Feb. 11

JD Vance Is in Charge of Getting a TikTok Deal. Can He Find a Buyer?

The vice president is in a tricky position as he looks for a deal to save the popular short-form video app, which is subject to being banned in the U.S. if it is not sold to a non-Chinese owner.

The New York Times - 4d

JD Vance Is in Charge of Getting a TikTok Deal. Can He Find a Buyer?

The vice president is in a tricky position as he looks for a deal to save the popular short-form video app, which is subject to being banned in the U.S. if it is not sold to a non-Chinese owner.

The New York Times - 4d

14 Best Couches We've Tested That You Can Buy Online (2025)

Refresh your space with a comfy sofa that arrives right at your doorstep.

Wired - 4d

14 Best Couches We've Tested That You Can Buy Online (2025)

Refresh your space with a comfy sofa that arrives right at your doorstep.

Wired - 4d

Aomni just raised $4M to prove AI can boost sales without replacing humans

Aomni raises $4M to help sales teams close more deals with AI-powered research agents that provide real-time, deep prospect intelligence—boosting close rates by up to 40%.

VentureBeat - 11h

Married for nearly 7 decades, these 2 lovebirds still say "I do" every night

On this Valentine's Day, here is a story of 94-year-old Don Barnett and his 93-year-old wife Marilyn, who have kept their love alive for 68 years with this nightly ritual of song. Steve Hartman has ...

CBS News - 4d

Married nearly 7 decades, these lovebirds still say "I do" every night

On this Valentine's Day, here is a story of 94-year-old Don Barnett and his 93-year-old wife Marilyn, who have kept their love alive for 68 years with a musical elixir.

CBS News - 3d

Worn Out by an Extrovert? You Can Go ‘Gray.’

Don’t engage an overbearing colleague — that is, be boring — and eventually the attention-seeker may give up and go away.

The New York Times - Feb. 8

Trump Tests Legal Limits in Pushing out Federal Employees

President Trump and Elon Musk, who is leading the administration’s downsizing efforts, are pushing for quick and widespread layoffs. But the blitz has run into a complicated set of restrictions.

The New York Times - 5d

Out-analyzing analysts: OpenAI’s Deep Research pairs reasoning LLMs with agentic RAG to automate work — and replace jobs

OpenAI’s Deep Research pairs advanced reasoning LLMs with agentic RAG, delivering automated reports that rival human analysts — at a fraction of the cost. This breakthrough AI tool could redefine ...

VentureBeat - 5h

Blind date: ‘I really enjoyed chatting to her – even when she critiqued my dating app profile!’

Matthew, 24, a tax consultant, meets Izzy, 25, an advertising executive. What were you hoping for? A fun story and a nice dinner, with good company as an added bonus. Continue reading...

The Guardian - 3d

Nearly 300 Detroit residents forced out of homes after water line break

Nearly 300 Detroit residents moved into hotel rooms this week after a water main break flooded their homes with icy water and disabled furnaces amid subfreezing temperatures, officials said.

NBC News - 57m

Here’s How Remote Relationships Can Be Even Stronger Than In-Person Ones, According to a Communications Expert

A few small tweaks can mean much stronger relationships with remote employees or customers, says author Andrew Brodsky.

Inc. - 5d

GOP Sen. Mullin: Trump is the only person who can force Putin to the table

GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin said Trump has the capability to apply pressure to Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a deal to end the war in Ukraine.

ABC News - 2d

Here's how much it can cost for one person to live in 12 major cities globally in 2025

Moving to a major city often comes with big benefits and opportunities, but it's important to figure out if it makes sense financially before taking the leap.

CNBC - 2d

Shadow AI: How unapproved AI apps are compromising security, and what you can do about it

Security leaders and CISOs are discovering that a growing swarm of shadow AI apps has been compromising their networks for over a year.

VentureBeat - 1d

Tom Brady tells Jalen Hurts not to let his Super Bowl jersey out of sight, citing personal theft experience

Brady had his game-worn jersey stolen following Super Bowl LI

CBS Sports - Feb. 11

My daughter bought a $350,000 home and took out $20,000 in personal loans. She’s fallen behind on payments. What now?

“I can’t begin to tell you how down and stressed she is about possibly losing her home.”

MarketWatch - 4d

Can I help with your hair? Er … the Edith Pritchett cartoon

The Guardian - Feb. 8

Cate Blanchett: ‘I think you can smell when something is cynical’

The actor is teaming up with old friend Thomas Ostermeier for a bold new take on Chekhov. The pair discuss censorship, risk-taking, the far right, and ask: are celeb-led plays ruining the West ...

The Guardian - 3d

Charlotte Edwards: ‘I want to get English cricket back to where I know it can be’

The former World Cup-winning captain says ‘I do care about England – it’s in my blood’, after a torrid Ashes down under. “One thing I do know, I can’t take on any more teams!” Charlotte Edwards has ...

The Guardian - 3d

Jalen Hurts on OC: Out of my jurisdiction, I take things as they come

The Eagles are celebrating their Super Bowl win with a parade through Philadelphia on Friday, but there's only so long that they can linger on their win before they have to fully turn their ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Video shows whale swallow kayaker, spit him out: "I thought I was dead"

A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker in Chile, before spitting him out unharmed, an amazing escape that was all captured on video.

CBS News - 4d

AI can fix bugs—but can’t find them: OpenAI’s study highlights limits of LLMs in software engineering

A new test from OpenAI researchers found that LLMs were unable to resolve some freelance coding tests, failing to earn full value.

VentureBeat - 1h

French AI startup Mistral launches Le Chat mobile app for iPhone, Android — can it take enterprise eyes off DeepSeek?

With the new Le Chat app, Mistral is still positioning itself as a viable alternative to OpenAI's signature chatbot ChatGPT and to DeepSeek.

VentureBeat - Feb. 6

Can Trump bring unions into the GOP fold? His labor nominee presents a major test

President Donald Trump has repeatedly challenged Senate Republicans with his Cabinet picks

ABC News - Feb. 10

How well do you know EastEnders? Take our quiz and find out

As the BBC soap turns 40, take our quiz to see how well you know life around Albert Square.

BBC News - 2d

How to Know if You Need a Media Trainer

Here are three questions to consider.

Inc. - 1h

Eagles GM Howie Roseman hit with beer can during Super Bowl parade, continues celebration: 'I bleed for this city'

A little blood didn't stop Howie Roseman from celebrating his second Super Bowl victory.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

I’m a wife and mother. Can I secretly change my will and leave everything to my daughter instead of my husband?

“Happy Valentine’s Day (almost).”

MarketWatch - 3d

'My wife told me to date after she died - I wasn't ready for what was out there'

Geraint John says some dates have made a sharp exit when he's told them he's been recently widowed.

BBC News - Feb. 9

Can an App Replace a Personal Trainer? I Tested Nearly a Dozen to Find Out

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