Category: Links

4 scenarios that can ignite a family fight — and 12 strategies to minimize them – NPR

A Few Photos To Remind You That Life Is Beautiful – Ned Hardy

Your Social Media Is a Goldmine for Scammers—Here’s How to Shut Them Out – Shield and Fortify

If you are looking for a durable and stylish jacket that’s going to keep you plenty warm this winter, this is the one – Amazon

‘I had no idea being a social drinker would damage my liver by 31’ – BBC

Who Are the Most Franchise-Focused Actors Ever? – The Ringer

This Is Why You Wake Up at the Same Time Every Single Night – Very Well

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

How to raise kids who give back to the world – VOX

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

If you need new windshield wipers, replace them with the vastly superior silicone wipers. They last way longer than the traditional ones – Amazon

Australia’s social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law – AP News

Drake, in Second Action Against Universal Music Group, Claims Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Is Defamatory – Pitchfork

Inside Elon Musk’s Quest to Beat OpenAI at Its Own Game – WSJ

I write about scams as part of my job: 6 steps I use to stay safe—all are free and most take under 1 minute – CNBC

Ranking the Best Players in N.B.A. History With a New Formula – NY Times

Lets Take a Stroll Through The Art Museum – Ned Hardy

The Phone Scam That Could Wipe Out Your Bank Account—And How to Stop It – Shield and Fortify

This is the vacuum that Vacuum repiarmen always recommend. They do a damn good job and will last you a lifetime – Amazon

Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death – AP News

How Morgan Stanley Courted Dodgy Customers to Build a Wealth-Management Empire – WSJ

The Rise of the Adult Gap Year – Traveler

People Who Jump to Conclusions Show Other Kinds of Thinking Errors – Scientific American

20 Interesting Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The English Language – Linkiest

‘This Movie Gets Worse Every Screening’: The Brutal Studio Notes That Almost Killed Blade Runner – Ned Hardy

This thing solves an annoying problem: It prevents keys, phones, change and much more from falling down The Black Hole between your car seats – Amazon

20 Lessons From 20 Years of Managing Money – Wealth of Common Sense

Combining AI and Crispr Will Be Transformational – Wired

How to Buy Residency in Another Country With a ‘Golden Visa’ – Life Hacker

Visualizing the Cost of the American Dream in 2024 – Visual Capitalist

The Grandparent Scam: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones – Shield and Fortify

15 Fascinating Photos You Must See – Ned Hardy

Best way to store all your kitchen knives. It so convient and accesible whenever you need it – Amazon

Is There an Optimal Driving Speed that Saves Gas—and Money? – Wired

Sports Betting Apps Are Even More Toxic Than You Thought – Bloomberg

‘I have no money’: Thousands of Americans see their savings vanish in Synapse fintech crisis – CNBC

You can reduce your risk of dementia. Here’s how to get started – NPR

Nvidia claims a new AI audio generator can make sounds never heard before – The Verge

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

This wireless portable charger is pretty awesome. Its MagSafe compatible and just snaps to the back of your iPhone – Amazon

People We’re Surprised The FBI Kept Files On – And Why – Weird History

‘Was I awkward?’ What overthinking after a party has to do with your ‘lizard brain’ – Popular Science

Menendez brothers to make first court appearance in bid for freedom – LA Times

Macy’s says employee hid up to $154 million in expenses, delaying Q3 earnings – ABC

Rapper China Mac steps in to help 3 women getting assaulted in Vietnam – Reddit

Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

High, Guaranteed Returns Are Almost Always a Scam – Shield and Fortify

This things are invalable for homeowners. If a water leak occurs, lights flashes, the sirens go off, and your phones gets instant alerts – Amazon

‘I Don’t Know Where to Turn or What to Do.’ His $763,094 Retirement Fund Is in Limbo – WSJ

The 25 Most Important Recipes of the Past 100 Years – Slate

35 Great Songs From the Ultimate ’90s Movie Soundtracks – Mental Floss

Jaguar boss defends ‘bold’ rebranding after backlash over video – The Times

Kendrick Lamar Releases New Album GNX: Listen and Read the Full Credits – Pitchfork

M.I.T. to Offer Free Tuition to Families Earning Less Than $200,000 – NY Times

How to get INSTANT hot water without needing to install a tankless water heater – Amazon

The Top 7 Ancient Mysteries That We’ve Never Solved – Linkiest

Amazon pours another $4B into Anthropic, OpenAI’s biggest rival – ARS Techinca

Boomers say it takes $100k a year to be financially successful, Gen Z says it takes $600k – Axios

Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor – BBC

A few photos to remind you that life is beautiful – Ned Hardy

Why Any Job That Makes You Pay to Work Is a Total Scam – Shield and Fortify

You would have never guess that these $26 headphones are an absolute beast! – Amazon

U.S. Proposes Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly – NY Times

Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. Here are our picks for the world’s 25 most exciting, lesser-visited destinations to plan a trip to right now – Afar

Was Agriculture the Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race? – The Atlantic

$6.24 million sale for a banana taped to a wall – Axios

News Influencers Have Eclipsed Traditional Media – Wired

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

Really nice 4k monitor for those who aren’t into gaming and its 30% off right now – Amazon

How Froot Loops Landed at the Center of U.S. Food Politics – WSJ

When Did Human Ancestors Start Using Tools? – Scientific American

Never Buy a House Next Door to These Types of Properties – Life Hacker

A Scammer Tried to Get Me With a Fake Test Transaction: Here’s How I Dodged Them – Make Use Of

How Scammers Are Using AI to Perfect Pig Butchering Scams – Shield and Fortify

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

These things are so incredibly useful. I keep them everywhere in the house when I need to set a timer – Amazon

Art Garfunkel Cried at Reunion Lunch With Paul Simon – Variety

Pressure Doesn’t Have to Turn into Stress – HBR

An Oral History of ‘Steamed Hams,’ the Funniest ‘Simpsons’ Scene Ever Recorded – Mel Magazine

8 things people get wrong about ancient Rome – Nat Geo

How an Unorthodox Scholar Uses Technology to Expose Biblical Forgeries – Smithsonian

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

If you are a business owner or thinking about starting a business, this book is a must read – Amazon

These Are the Countries Where the U.S. Dollar Is Currently Strong – Thrillist

Ready to Pack Up and Change Your Life? These 4 Countries Would Like to Pay You to Move There – Afar

15 True Horror Stories From History – Linkiest

The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance – Wired

Spirit Airlines plane hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti – Axios

Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

Why Data Breaches Are Empowering Scammers Like Never Before – Shield and Fortify

Every serious reader needs to read this book! – Amazon

Macau Is Home to a Cuisine Found Nowhere Else On Earth – Sauver

We asked women why they aren’t having as many kids. Turns out, it’s complicated – CBC

How far apart are the incomes of the rich and poor in different countries? – Vorono

Nosferatu First Reactions Are In, And The Verdict On Robert Eggers Remake Is Unanimous – Screen Rant

Intel says it’s bringing back free office coffee to boost morale after a rough year – Business Insider

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

The Most Exciting Places to Visit in Asia Right Now – Afar

It’s legal for police to use deception in interrogations. Advocates want that to end – NPR

I Compared ChatGPT Search and Google, and Google Should Be Worried – Life Hacker

This Viral Flight Booking Hack Could Save You a Lot of Money – Thrillist

I Almost Fell For a Phishing Scam: Heres What Happened – Make Use Of

How to Talk to Your Parents About the Romance/Pig Butchering Scam – Shield and Fortify

A Few Photos To Remind You That Life Is Beautiful – Ned Hardy

Awesome accessory that helps you watch videos on your phone while on the plane – Amazon

An Economist’s Rule for Making Tough Life Decisions – Quartz

How to Eat a Healthy, Balanced Diet Without Overthinking It – Runners World

The Most Powerful Learning Tool (That Doesn’t Involve Studying) – Scott Young

Unsettling Photos of Chinese Prisoners from the 19th and 20th Centuries – Rare Historical Photos

Myths About Ancient Rome, Debunked – Ranker

15 Old Wild West Photos – Linkiest

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

Six Psychological Tricks Scammers Use Against You – Life Hacker

What Makes a Movie Hateable? A Statistical Analysis – Stat Significant

How American Households Have Changed Over Time (1960-2023) – Visual Capitalist

Your instincts on how to fight insomnia are probably wrong – NPR

14 Fascinating Photos You Must See – Ned Hardy

Why You Can’t Trust Caller ID Anymore (Especially If It’s "Your Bank" Calling) – Shield and Fortify

Inside The Island Fortress Of America’s Mega Billionaires – Insider

A lot of travelers sing the praises of this travel pillow that bucks the traditional travel pillow design and works quite well – Amazon

Halle Berry being mesmerized by Kobe Bryant – Streamable

U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia to Aid Fight Against Ukraine – NY Times

The robotaxis have arrived – Free Think

How to Digitize Old Photos With Your Phone – Wired

The ultimate guide to negotiating a higher salary – CNBC

How Scientists’ Tender Loving Care Could Save This Endangered Penguin Species – Smithsonian

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

10 Best Qualities Women In Their 30s Want In A Man – Knowledge For Men

Resilient Kids Come From Parents Who Do These 8 Things – Fatherly

Israel says it killed a top Hezbollah official expected to be the group’s next leader – NPR

What Makes a Sentence a Masterpiece? – Aeon

Which College Degrees Have the Best Return on Investment? – Visual Capitalist

IRS has announced its new 2025 tax brackets. Here’s what to know – CBS

The Historical Documents That Shaped the World – Ned Hardy

One Wrench To Rule Them All: This Clever Adjustable Wrench Won Popular Mechanics Editor’s Choice Award – Amazon

Who Ate Where A social history of the NYC, told entirely through its restaurants – Grub Street

The Coolest Stargazing Experiences You Can Have Across the U.S. – Thrillist

The fine art of human prompt engineering: How to talk to a person like ChatGPT – ARS Technica

What Middle-Aged People Can Do Now to Help Prevent Dementia Later – WSJ

Humans Forget. AI Assistants Will Remember Everything – Wired

10 Brutal Facts about Traveling West in a Covered Wagon – Listverse

The IRS Finally Cracked the Code on Making Tax Season Suck Less – The New Republic

Why are so many young people getting cancer? – VOX

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

How to Think about “Implicit Bias” – Scientific American

The Ultimate Guide to Bizarre Lies Your Mom Told You – Atlas Obscura

Why it’s so hard for some people to accept compliments – BBC

6 Countries That Make Retiring Abroad (Relatively) Easy – Traveler