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15 Fascinating Photos You Must See – Ned Hardy

What the Incoming Wave of AI Scams Will Look Like – Shield and Fortify

Originally I thought headphone stands were kind of dumb but they totally declutter your desk and prevent your headphones from unecessary scruff and damage – Amazon

The Dead Hang Delight: How This Quick, Surprisingly Simple Exercise Can Change Your Life – The Guardian

What It Takes to Get a Rich Kid Into Kindergarten – The Cut

6 ways the Google antitrust ruling could change the internet – Washington Post

I Ate at Every Buffet on the Las Vegas Strip in One Week – Eater

3 Things to Do When You Love Your Friend But Kinda Hate Their Partner – Self

U.S. table tennis team has a moment in the spotlight, helped along by an All-Star fan – NPR

How Long Does Music Stardom Last? A Statistical Analysis – Stat Significant

25 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time – SNIP

Every couple needs a dedicated sex blanket to keep their bedding clean and dry. This is one super soft, waterproof and reversible – Amazon

Ranked: Old-Age Dependency of the Top 10 Economies – Visual Capitalist

The Ultimate Guide to Better Boundaries – Tiny Buddha

12 Ways to Cope With Frustration: How Effective Are Yours? – Psychology Today

The Joys of Cabin Living in Alaska – Outside

Beware of the E-Mail Sextortion Scam – Shield and Fortify

There Are Some Things You Just Can’t Argue With – Ned Hardy

A lot of people have switched from Hydroflask to an Owala and can’t go back. They say it’s perfect for daily use with its easy cleaning, dual sipping options, and fun colors – Amazon

19 Things to Know Before You Go to Transylvania – Roads And Kingdoms

How to Read More: The Simple System I’m Using to Read 30+ Books Per Year – James Clear

How complaining rewires your brain for negativity – Ladders

What America’s Shopping Malls Looked Like In 1989 – Flashbak

10 Excuses the Mind Will Tell You Before You Take the Next Step – Marc And Angel

20 Women Describe How Awful The Sex Was When They Lost Their Virginity – Thought Catalog

Buff Short Kings Are Taking Over the Gym – Mel Magazine

What science actually says about seed oils – Popular Science

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

Many audiophiles agree that these computer speakers are the best you can get for around $100 – Amazon

10 Movies That Introduced Groundbreaking Special Effects Techniques – SNIP

How Does Your Personality Affect Your Happiness? – Greater Good

Four Families Built Their Own Village, Spending $50,000 Each 70 Years Ago. Take A Rare Look Inside The Enclave – Digg

7 True and Bizarre Tales from the KKK – Linkiest

Curvy influencers post a lot about body positivity. But what happens when they use Ozempic? – NBC

After 190 bodies found rotting, funeral home owners ordered to pay $950M – ARS Technica

A New Plan to Break the Cycle of Destructive Critical Infrastructure Hacks – Wired

Advice: When the Stock Market Drops, Stay Calm and Do Nothing – NY Times

45 Simple Pleasures That Money Cannot Buy – Ned Hardy

I have to sadly admit that I never knew pillow protectors were a thing. Now my pillows dont turn yellow from all the drool and sweat – Amazon

US court rules Google is monopoly in antitrust case – ARS Technica

World’s Only V12 Ferrari F40 Is Going Up For Sale – The Drive

What to say to kids when the news is scary – NPR

How to Ask for Help Without Making Yourself Look Bad – HBR

How to Be More Spontaneous As a Busy Adult – TIME

30 Rarely Seen Photographs Of Famous People – Linkiest

Potato chips or heroin? The debate on social media and mental health – Big Think

These are the Most Isolated Modern Cultures – Marlories Adventure

This is the face wash I use everyday to help my skin feel clean, refreshed, and healthy – Amazon

Your 10-step plan for achieving a creative breakthrough – Psyche

12 Of The Most Controversial Oscar Wins In History – And What The Fuss Was All About – Ranker

What caused the global stock market meltdown – VOX

You Won’t Believe What Car Headlights Have in Store – WIRED

Chipotle Fans Take Burrito ‘Skimp’ Into Their Own Hands – WSJ

7 Practical Strategies to Attract High-Value Women – Knowledge For Men

25 Movies Every Kid Should See Before Age 13 – Life Hacker

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

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter of 9/11 attacks, agrees to plead guilty – AP News

This thing is a must for long car detailing sessions. It’s got this height-adjustable seat and rolls around easily, so it’s great for working on the car without straining your back or knees. Plus, there’s room to hold all your stuff – Amazon

The ’20-5-3′ Rule Prescribes How Much Time to Spend Outside – Men’s Health

2 Cast Iron Skillet Tips for Beginners – Apartment Therapy

The Psychedelic Science of ‘Gooning’ — Or Masturbating Into a Trance – Mel Magazine

The 50 Most Drug-Addled Albums in Music History – Rate Your Music

Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Lost Notebook – Wired

The Ways We Remain Immature Children, Even as Mature Adults – The Art Of Manliness

A first look at Apple Intelligence and its (slightly) smarter Siri – The Verge

Ferrari exec foils deepfake attempt by asking the scammer a question only CEO Benedetto Vigna could answer – Fortune

I carry these things wherever I go. It dislodge trapped food and debris between my teeth so effortlessly – Amazon

Elon Musk’s Private School in Texas Starts Accepting Applications – Gizmodo

The 7 Greatest Female Heroes from the Bible – Linkiest

7 Pillars of Mental Health: How to Feel Your Best (Almost) Every Day – Tiny Buddha

This Is How Women Define The “Perfect Partner” – Fatherly

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

How to confront a friend who never pays you back, according to a Harvard-trained etiquette expert – CNBC

Inside the Booming Industry for Turkish Hair Transplants – VICE

Posing as ‘Alicia,’ This Man Scammed Hundreds Online. He Was Also a Victim – WSJ

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

Beware of the Fake Parking Ticket Scam – Shield and Fortify

Having hot water on demand and instantly is one of life’s most underrated luxury – Amazon

10 Ways to Be a Better Husband Today – The Art of Manliness

Why Americans are snubbing McDonald’s and Starbucks – CNN

Disneyland employees ratify new contracts, receive wage hikes and flexible sick leave – KTLA

3 traits of ‘good bosses’ that employees want to work for – Fast Co

Jonathan Majors ‘Heartbroken’ Over Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom Replacing Kang in Next ‘Avengers’ Films – Variety

Sabrina Javellana was a rising star in local politics — until deepfakes derailed her life – NY Times

The movement desperately trying to get people to have more babies – VOX

How to Cultivate an Abundance Mindset For Dating Success – Knowledge For Men

25 Irrefutable Cat Laws – Ned Hardy

You should get a monitor arm because it dramatically improves your workspace ergonomics, reducing neck and eye strain while giving you more desk space for a cleaner, more efficient setup – Amazon

This Creepy AI Pendant Wants to Be Your Friend – Life Hacker

North and South Korean athletes share an Olympic podium — and take a selfie – NPR

If the Cheese Is From Here, You Know It’s Going to Be Good – Sauver

15 ‘social hacks’ that make interacting with friends, family and coworkers so much easier – Upworthy

Mapped: The Number of U.S. Billionaires in Each State – Visual Capitalist

More niche dating apps hope to disrupt the dominance of giants like Tinder and Hinge. The latest encourages people to date in “goblin mode.” – Wired

Longest-Range Electric Cars We’ve Ever Tested – Car and Driver

How One Man Lost $740,000 to Scammers Targeting His Retirement Savings – NY Times

Beware of the Jury Duty Scam – Shield and Fortify

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

Super underrated kitchen tool…Great at scooping and scraping. Whacking a block of cheese or butter in half. Crushing garlic cloves. Cracking peppercorns. Dividing dough – Amazon

Emma Carey: The skydiver who survived a 14,000-foot fall – ESPN

I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful adults: 4 things they always did when their kids were young – CNBC

How Long Does It Take to Buy a House? A Step-by-Step Guide & Average Timeline – Bigger Pockets

What Offensive Linemen Have To Do To Add, Maintain And Lose Weight – The Ringer

The road to riches is this simple: Drive a crappy car – Market Watch

The Great American Road Trip – In Mid-Century Kodachrome – Flashbak

10 Debut Novels That Are Also Their Authors’ Masterpieces – LitHub

5 Things the Smartest People Do That Make Them Super Productive (Without Destroying Their Health) – INC

12 People Reveal What It’s Like To Have Loving Parents – Ned Hardy

These things are tiny but powerful and make you feel every rumble, punch, explosion etc. It’s like being at a theme park. The effect was immediate and extreme when it comes to immersion. For under $75 my home theater experience just got a huge upgrade – Amazon

What Kind of Conversations Do Teens Want to Have? – Greater Good

The Olympian Who Is 61 Years Old—and Destroying Athletes Half Her Age – WSJ

Many top porn stars on OnlyFans hire ‘chatters’ to impersonate them online and entice subscribers into splurging on explicit content – Reuters

Visualizing the Top 10 Emerging Technologies in 2024 – Visual Capitalist

15 Shocking Statistics You’ll Wish Were Made Up – Linkiest

The Family Rule That Makes Our Lives Better, According to 12 Dads – Fatherly

How to Meet Your Next Romantic Partner in Real Life – Life Hacker

Infostealer malware is swiping millions of passwords, cookies, and search histories. It’s a gold mine for hackers—and a disaster for anyone who becomes a target – Wired

The Family Password: Your Secret Weapon Against AI Scams – Shield and Fortify

20 Kids Adorably Experiencing Things For The First Time – Ned Hardy

A fish spatula is superior to a regular spatula, because its super thin, almost sharp edge allows you to effortlessly slide it under practically anything, ensuring you can lift even the stickiest foods in one piece, and its unique shape makes it incredibly maneuverable in tight spaces – Amazon

Japanese judoka Uta Abe has a mental breakdown after losing for the first time in 5 years – Reddit

A Silicon Valley executive had $400,000 stolen by cybercriminals while buying a home. Here’s her warning – CNBC

Marvel Announces ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ Directed by the Russo Brothers, Cast Robert Downey Jr as Dr Doom – Variety

F.D.A. Approves Blood Test for Colon Cancer Detection – NY Times

A Definitive Ranking of the X-Men Movies – Consequence

Freeze And Grate Watermelon To Make Delicious Shaved Ice – The Takeout

How To Travel With Your Boyfriend And Not Kill Each Other – Thought

19 People Reveal the Moment They Realized They Married the Wrong Person – Ned Hardy

I absolutely recommend putting AirTags in all of your luggage while you’re traveling. It gives you peace of mind by allowing you to track your bags in real-time, ensuring you always know where they are, even if they get lost or delayed – Amazon

Arc’teryx’s new powered pants could make hikers feel 30 pounds lighter – The Verge

The 7 Most Notorious Prison Gangs – Linkiest

McDonald’s sales fall globally for first time in more than three years – Reuters

OpenAI hits Google where it hurts with new SearchGPT prototype – ARS Technica

How matter becomes life, in 7 minutes – Big Think

Doctor Doom Is a Way Better Villain for the Avengers Than Kang the Conqueror – Den of Geek

16 Photos That Show You The Way Things Used To Be – Ned Hardy

Politeness vs. Protection: Master the Art of Saying ‘No’ to Stay Safe – Shield and Fortify

I highly recommend door reinforcement lock; it’s incredibly sturdy, withstanding up to 800 lbs. of force, ensuring your home is secure and your family safe from break-ins – Amazon

US arrests Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ and son of ‘El Chapo’ in Texas – Reuters

OpenAI announces SearchGPT, its AI-powered search engine – The Verge

5 Surefire Ways to Make Friends While Traveling – Outside

The AI boyfriend business is booming – Axios

US prosecutors charge famed short seller Andrew Left with fraud – Fox Business

The Lazarus Heist: How North Korea Almost Pulled off a Billion-Dollar Hack – BBC

The Mysterious Case Of The F-117 Nighthawk’s Flip-Down Radar Locators – The War Zone

Box Office: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Makes Record-Breaking $38.5 Million in Previews – Variety

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

Pretty much the industry standard in the horticultural world. Design is nice, they re-sharpen well, and replacement parts are plentiful. Probably the most impressive thing about Felco is that over many decades of growth worldwide they have never given in to cutting corners. The quality is just the same today as in the past seven decades – Amazon

At the Olympics, AI is watching you – ARS Technica

Fed’s key inflation gauge rose 2.5% in June from a year ago, easing path to rate cut – CNBC

Steve Jobs Knew the Moment the Future Had Arrived. It’s Calling Again – Wired

How to Avoid Food Poisoning When Traveling Abroad – Thrillist

The Disturbing Truth About Hitler’s Inner Circle – Grunge

Ranked: Every David Lynch Movie We Would Rather Live In Than Deal with This Election – The Hard Times

AI Imagines 80s Stars in DC Movies – Ned Hardy

Don’t Fall for the Process Server Scam – Shield and Fortify

If you have long hair, frequently lose items down the drain, or dread unclogging your sink or tub, this inexpensive and effective tool will save you time, money, and the hassle of dealing with gross buildup – Amazon

Newsom Orders California Officials to Remove Homeless Encampments – NY Times

U.S. Economy Grew at Brisk 2.8% Rate in Second Quarter – WSJ

I’m 52. My wife is 73. I want to spend our retirement together, but I only have $210,000 in my 401(k). What can I do?  – Market Watch

The 20 Most Beautiful Cities in the World – AD

Elon Musk claims he is training “the world’s most powerful AI by every metric” – ARS Technica

Why more U.S. adults are choosing not to have kids – Axios

9 ordinary things you (probably) didn’t know had fascinating names – Big Think

How to Save Your Home From a Wildfire – Wired

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

If you want a hands-free, comfortable movie-watching experience on flights, this compact and flexible phone holder with multi-directional rotation and a strong clamp is the ultimate travel must-have – Amazon

Ranking the top 25 NBA players of the 21st century – ESPN

iPhones will soon be able to stream live video on 911 calls – The Verge

Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp Guards: The Banality of Evil in Portraits – Rare Historical Photos

Leaving a Legacy Bigger Than Material Possessions – Becoming Minimalist

Everything You’re Entitled to When Your Flight Gets Delayed or Canceled – Life Hacker

Google DeepMind’s AI systems can now solve complex math problems – Technology Review

The Top 12 Tacos of Mexico City—And Where to Try Them – Sauver

Inside the Risky U.S. Probe of Allegations That Drug Mafias Financed a Campaign of Mexico’s President López Obrador – Pro Publica

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

If you are tired of getting into a scorching hot car, you need this—it keeps your vehicle cool and protects your interior from sun damage – Amazon

What Do Olympians Eat for Breakfast? – NY Times

I study and train mentally strong people for a living: Here are 7 things they never do – Make It

20 Stunning Photographs Of The Human Race – Linkiest

Charted: Life Expectancy vs. Health Spending Per Capita – Visual Capitalist

Photos show what Costco looked like when it first opened in 1983 – Insider

A police drone might respond to your next 911 call – Axios

A millennial who’s been looking for a job for over 4 years says his degrees have offered little value: ‘I can’t get anything even at minimum wage’ – Business Insider

Alphabet invests another $5 billion in self-driving startup Waymo – ARS Technica

Historical Photo of the Day – Ned Hardy

If you’re always on the go with your furry friend, this portable water bottle and bowl combo is an absolute must-have for keeping them hydrated and happy – Amazon

Watch a livestream of Colorado’s ‘mega den’ of pregnant rattlesnakes – NPR

We Tested Every Lexus GX Generation On- and Off-Road. Here’s How They Compare – The Drive

How to look after your emotional health – Psyche

America’s 60-Year-Olds Are Staring at Financial Peril – WSJ

Anxious Travelers Share Their Best Tips for Reducing Travel Anxiety – Thrillist

9 Different Ways to Make Women Want You (Use These Attraction Triggers) – Wing Girl Method

10 Things to Know Before You Go to Chiang Rai – Roads and Kingdoms