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15 Fascinating Photos You Must See – Ned Hardy

How Someone Who Knew Better Still Fell for a $50,000 Scam – Shield and Fortify

Sean Combs’s Arrest Has the Music World Asking: Is Our #MeToo Here? – NY Times

The NSA advises you to turn off your phone once a week – here’s why – ZD Net

The 7-gallon Reliance Aqua-Tainer, with its durable design, built-in handle, and secure spigot storage, is the best choice for disaster preparedness – Amazon

These 9 techniques can help train your brain to make you a better leader – Fast Co

7 Sneaky Ways Landowners Block Access to Public Lands – Outdoor Life

A Psychologist Explains The ‘5 Second Rule’ Of Relationships – Forbes

Your own private bot-world – Axios

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

The Russian Bot Army That Conquered Online Poker – Bloomberg

The Best Priority Pass Lounges in the World, Ranked – Afar

20 Disturbing Facts You Really Don’t Want to Know – Linkiest

Here’s Why Moo Deng the Pygmy Hippo Is Everyone’s Favorite Animal Right Now – My Modern Met

Jony Ive confirms he’s working on a new device with OpenAI – The Verge

Here’s What It’s Like to Retire in Rural America – WSJ

Legalizing Sports Gambling Was a Huge Mistake – The Atlantic

Ranked: Average GDP Growth Rates for the Next 10 Years, by Country – Visual Capitalist

Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

Beware of the Personalized Sextortion Email Scam – Shield and Fortify

This is the best trash can of all time – Amazon

28 Years Later: Danny Boyle’s New Zombie Flick Was Shot on an iPhone 15 – Wired

Did Shohei Ohtani Just Have the Greatest Game of All Time? – WSJ

50 gigs that changed music – The Guardian

The 100 Most Powerful and Poignant Closing Lines From Literature – Stylist

A Relatively Painless Guide to Cutting Plastic Out of Your Life – Fast Co

What Happens to Spelling Bee Champions When They Grow Old? – Mel Magazine

How to Do Damage Control After You’ve Blown Up at Your Kid – SheKnows

FTC sues drug middlemen for inflating insulin prices – NBC

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

Quiz: How much do you know about money? – Rest of World

What it means that new AIs can “reason” – VOX

7 Ways to Help Your Kids Enjoy Hiking – The Art of Manliness

5 ways to help your kids be more successful than most—including one ‘many parents fail to teach,’ expert says – CNBC

Ever wonder what happens when you press play on your favorite song? We look how artists get paid from streaming music – The Pudding

The 7 Keys to Longevity – NY Times

When Could Billionaires Become Trillionaires? – Visual Capitalist

How To Clear Out Your Zombie Apps and Online Accounts – Wired

The Email Bomb Scam You Need to Know About—Before It’s Too Late – Shield and Fortify

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

if you travel often, get yourself some noise cancelling headphones. Your future self will thank you, when the crying baby wails the entire flight – Amazon

This Brilliant Trick Will Keep Food from Sticking to Stainless Steel Pans – TikTok

10 Best Designed Buildings in the World From Top Architects – AD

Betrayal, Bluegrass and Backwoods Barbie: Dolly Parton’s 20 Best Songs – Ranked! – The Guardian

6 U.S. Islands Where You Can’t Help but Slow Down – Afar

How to Bounce Back Emotionally After a Fight With Your Partner – Self

The Worst Wrestling Matches From the Best Wrestlers – Den of Geek

Here’s Why Time Off Work Actually Improves Your Work and Life – Darius Foroux

The Early Photography of Stanley Kubrick – Ned Hardy

Unpacking Vinyl’s Remarkable Revival: A Statistical Analysis – Stat Significant

Tech Jobs Have Dried Up—and Aren’t Coming Back Soon – WSJ

You Can Now Renew Your US Passport Online – Life Hacker

Getting a handle on the ‘forever chemicals’ in plastics – Science Line

Where’s Your Blind Spot? – Scott Young

The Most Reliable Car Brands, According to Consumer Reports – Visual Capitalist

20 Photos That Will Remind You That Life Is Beautiful – Ned Hardy

Beware of the “Compromising Footage” Email Scam – Shield and Fortify

A Meat Thermometer is worth its weight in plutonium. It gave me the confidence to try cooking a lot of things I otherwise wouldn’t have and also ensures I don’t overcook everything like I used to. Especially good for reverse searing steaks – Amazon

The Violent ‘Freak Offs’ Behind the Diddy Sex-Crimes Charges – WSJ

A Comprehensive Guide to the New Science of Treating Lower Back Pain – VOX

Reckless Woman Driving Minivan 106 MPH in a 30 MPH Zone – Reddit

Why You Should Never Make a Major Purchase on Your Phone – Life Hacker

To influence people, make 1 key change in how you talk, says communication expert: It puts you ‘in a position of power’ – CNBC

How to Spot Fake Reviews on Amazon – Wired

Debilitating Back Pain Forced Me to Quit Running. Here’s How I Keep Moving – Outside

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

Your Data Isn’t Safe: How Your Digital Life is Being Tracked and Traded – Shield and Fortify

Landmark AI deal sees Hollywood giant Lionsgate provide library for AI training – ARS Technica

If you’re not enjoying your life, then something’s wrong – Brent Huras

11 Lost Cities You Can Actually Visit – Afar

18 cool new iOS 18 features to try on your iPhone – Popular Science

Visualizing S&P 500 Returns After Interest Rate Cuts – Visual Capitalist

Transforming Our Complaints into Something Generative – Zen Habits

Think You’d Never Fall for a Scam? Here’s Why You’re Wrong – Shield and Fortify

A Few Photos To Help You Scratch That Nostalgic Itch – Ned Hardy

You’ve gotta try this sleep mask—it blocks out everything and helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer; seriously, total game-changer – Amazon

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Charged With Sex Trafficking, Racketeering and Transporting for Prostitution – Variety

The Fed is set to cut rates for the first time in 4 years. What does that mean for your money? – CBS

How the Human Brain Stays Young Even As We Age – Quartz

At Least Two Saudi Officials May Have Deliberately Assisted 9/11 Hijackers, New Evidence Suggests – Pro Public

The Movies That Defined the Baby Boomer Generation – Den of Geek

Why Restaurants Are So Expensive Now, According to Chefs and Restaurant Owners – Eater

30 Questions To Ask Kids When They Get Home From School – Romper

Why OpenAI’s new model is such a big deal – Technology Review

Oregon’s drug decriminalization reversal reflects global trends – Semafor

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

Jumping Rope is an Unbeatable Cardio Workout. it’s fast, effective, and will have you sweating in no time while building endurance like nothing else – Amazon

19 Things Emotionally Intelligent People Do – INC

Visualizing the World’s Top-Selling Albums (2001-2023) – Visual Capitalist

The Seven Most Dangerous Cult Leaders of the last 100 years – Linkiest

A New Way to View Money and Happiness – Greater Good

Apple’s New Passwords App May Solve Your Login Nightmares – Wired

What If You Only Invested At Market Peaks? – Wealth of Common Sense

16 Fascinating Behind The Scene Photos From Movies – Ned Hardy

15 Red Flags To Look Out For When Buying on Facebook Marketplace – Shield and Fortify

I used to think the Scrub Mommy was just a gimmicky smiley-faced sponge. But after trying it, I was genuinely impressed—it’s hands down the best sponge I’ve ever used – Amazon

Kanye West paid $57 million for a Malibu mansion, then gutted and abandoned it. Now, nobody wants it – WSJ

A celestial trifecta: What to know about Tuesday’s lunar eclipse – NPR

Caitlin Clark scores career-high 35 points, sets WNBA rookie single-season scoring record – Fox News

How to Look Up the History of Your Home – AD

The Best Ways to Conquer Loneliness on a Solo Trip – Traveler

How to Stop Overthinking Your Relationship – Greater Good

This Forgotten Copy of the Constitution Discovered in a Filing Cabinet Could Sell for Millions – Smithsonian

The Illegal Maneuvers The Rich Use To Get Richer – Business Insider

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

‘They took everything’ – Breaking Down the Employment Scam – Shield and Fortify

Dawn Powerwash is the liquid cleaner version of duct tape. It can clean just about anything! – Amazon

Seven Movies Were The Villains Win Hands Down – Linkiest

OpenAI’s new “reasoning” AI models are here: o1-preview and o1-mini – ARS Technica

Fed rate cut to signal end of an era for U.S. economy – Axios

10 insights about the expanding Universe from a Nobel Laureate – Big Think

U.S. Postal Service’s Ugly Duck Mail Truck Debuts, And Carriers Love It – Car and Driver

Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

Beware of ‘Your Account Has Been Locked’ Scams: What to Know and How to Stay Safe – Shield and Fortify

If you travel, you need to get packing cubes. They keep your luggage organized, save space, and make accessing items easier while reducing wrinkle – Amazon

Ten Small Actions to Have a Better Life Today – Darius Foroux

China raises retirement age for first time since 1950s – BBC

The Most Sought-After Travel Guide Is a Google Doc – Thrillist

Some young adults are opting out of parenthood. Money is a major reason, most say – CNBC

OpenAI Announces a New AI Model, Code-Named Strawberry, That Solves Difficult Problems Step by Step – Wired

Inside Elon Musk’s Mushrooming Security Apparatus – NY Times

If you travel a lot, here’s a nifty phone holder that attaches to your plane’s tray table, perfect for hands free viewing – Amazon

The Once-Dominant Tank Is Getting Humbled on the Battlefield – WSJ

The “microwave-safe” label on plastic containers only means they won’t melt or warp, and doesn’t guarantee that chemicals won’t leach into your food when heated – Science Line

Two private astronauts took a spacewalk Thursday morning—yes, it was historic – ARS Technica

The 15 Worst PlayStation 1 Games – Den of Geek

The 10 bloodiest battles ever fought by American troops (In order) – Linkiest

A psychologist’s tips for getting a grip on your social media use – Psyche

Who’s the Worst Actor in Movie History? A Statistical Analysis – Stat Significant

The big question is what comes next after the Federal Reserve’s rate cut – Money

The Most Charming Small Town in Every U.S. State – Afar

The Crypto Signal Group Scam: How It Works and Why You Should Run – Shield and Fortify

24 Childhood Memories We Can All Relate To – Ned Hardy

For $40 you can pick up a useful folding knife that will perform like a $150 Benchmade – Amazon

5 Reasons My 90-Year-Old Grandma was Smiling on Her Deathbed – Marc and Angel

The adults celebrating child-free lives – BBC

Dave Grohl Announces The Birth Of A Daughter Outside Marriage – Instagram

A Beginner’s Guide to Reading and Enjoying Poetry – The Conversation

He is the Shoe Surgeon to LeBron, Usher and other stars. Nike says he’s gone too far – LA Times

The 7 Worst Things About Having a High IQ – Linkiest

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 could forever change how people access hearing aids – The Verge

20 Spine-Chilling Stories in Just Two Sentences – Ned Hardy

Is (877) 613-7414 a Scam Number or Not? – Shield and Fortify

It is an amazing achievement to condense the entire base of human scientific knowledge into 478 pages, in such a way that they can be understood by the layman, but Bill Bryson has done it – Amazon

What I Discovered About Happiness in Finland – Outside

How Parents’ Trauma Leaves Biological Traces in Children – Scientific American

Seeking tourists: Four countries that are actively welcoming travellers – BBC

How Small Investments Make a Big Impact Over Time – Visual Capitalist

How Long to Keep Every Important Financial Document – Life Hacker

Jenny Curran Is Not Your Villain, No Matter How Hard You Try – Ned Hardy

Found a USB Drive? Here’s Why You Should Never Plug It In – Shield and Fortify

If you have a clogged sink or bathtub drain get a sink plunger. Yes, a sink plunger is different from a toilet plunger…fill until plunger is submerged,. then plunge like you would a clogged toilet – Amazon

The ways Sugar Babies navigate two roles: lover and employee – Psyche

22 Family Adventures For The Bold – Fatherly

You don’t need to be a ’90s kid to know: Millennial nostalgia is now driving culture – Fast Co

Giving Your Partner the Silent Treatment Isn’t Just Petty—It’s Actually Really Toxic – Self

How to Stop Overthinking Your Happiness – Greater Good

The Best Hack for Airport Lounge Access Will Probably Piss off Some People – Fodors

‘No Politics Allowed’: These Americans Are Avoiding the Conversation at All Costs – WSJ

The 10 wealthiest sports franchise owners in America – Quartz

Harvey Weinstein Rushed to Hospital For Heart Surgery – Hollywood Reporter

Excellent book to give to your kids….This is an awesome field manual for implementing a growth mindset. It teaches kids not to accept their perceived limitations and shows the path to a lifetime of discipline – Amazon

The precedent-setting push to hold parents responsible for school shootings – VOX

Alien Spaceships Could Be Detected Using Gravitational Waves – Wired

Amazon is allowing Audible narrators to clone themselves with AI – The Verge

I grew up in Paris. Here are the 12 biggest mistakes I see tourists make when they visit – Insider

The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024 – Bon Appetit

Seven Grammar and Language Red Flags to Help You Spot Scam Emails and Texts – Life Hacker

Illinois Woman Loses Entire $1 Million Life Savings in Devastating ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam – Shield and Fortify

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

Dude, the Blackstone grill is a game-changer. It’s perfect for whipping up breakfast, smashburgers, fajitas—basically anything you’d usually do inside. It’s not a replacement for a regular grill, but it complements it really well. Plus, cleanup is stupid easy – Amazon

How a Cruise Ship Floats—In Terms Even a Toddler Could Understand – Thrillist

Are greedy companies to blame for grocery inflation? We looked at the data – NPR

What is the Shroud of Turin and why is there so much controversy around it? – The Conversation

The 3-step Harvard conversation trick that makes shy people more likable – Upworthy

10 Trips in the United States Everyone Should Add to Their Bucket List – Traveler

Inside Linkin Park’s Secret Comeback – Billboard

7 Times Celebrities Were Heroes In Real Life – Linkiest

Don’t Fall for the Fake Court Summons Scam – Shield and Fortify

Learn how to overcome anxiety, self-doubt & self-sabotage without needing to rely on motivation or willpower.In this book, you’ll discover the root cause of all psychological and emotional suffering – Amazon

Every Tim Burton Movie, Ranked – Vulture

The best one-season anime to watch in a weekend – Polygon

Cops lure pedophiles with AI pics of teen girl. Ethical triumph or new disaster? – ARS Technica

How to Help Kids Deal With Obsessive Thoughts – Greater Good

Greed, Gluttony and the Crackup of Red Lobster – NY Times