Category

Category: Links

Links

Linkage

7 Ways to Lead Effectively in Your Relationship with Confidence – Knowledge For Men

24 People Having a Worse Day than You – Ned Hardy

Beware of the Venmo / Zelle / Cash App Scam – Shield and Fortify

If you like drip coffee, consider this for its ease of use and the exceptional flavor it extracts from even regular beans. They are also beautiful machines that will last many many years – Amazon

It’s Hard to Be a Moral Person. Technology Is Making It Harder – VOX

A Groundbreaking Scientific Discovery Just Created the Instruction Manual for Light-Speed Travel

12 Incredible Movies Like Good Will Hunting – Snip Daily

Social Security’s ‘biggest myth’ leads people to claim early, expert says. Even a slight delay can boost retirement income – CNBC

Instagram’s desperate move: Gen Z is fleeing the social media platform. Meta has a dumb new plan to win them back – Business Insider

OpenAI pulls its Scarlett Johansson-like voice for ChatGPT – The Verge

Target to lower prices on thousands of basic items as inflation sends customers scrounging for deals – AP News

Iranian President, Foreign Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash – WSJ

The Games That Defined The TurboGrafx-16 – Den of Geek

Art Uncovered: ‘At Eternity’s Gate’ by Vincent van Gogh – Ned Hardy

Is it worth getting an OBD2 scanner for your car? Totally, they are not that expensive and it will give you a general idea of what’s wrong with your car – Amazon

Road Trip: How to Beat Boredom in Six Fun Ways – Family Proof

Why you should think twice before posting that cute photo of your kid online – NPR

How to Stop Prioritizing Everyone and Everything Else at Your Own Expense – Tiny Buddha

The Most Polluted Cities in the U.S. – Visual Capitalist

Where every cent of $1 goes at one L.A. restaurant, explained – LA Times

Links

Linkage

17 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

This dolly could be one of the best investment you ever make. It will save your back countless times, by effortlessly moving heavy planters, large packages, and anything else you don’t want to strain yourself with – Amazon

Prepare to Get Manipulated by Emotionally Expressive Chatbots – Wired

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Allegedly Shown Violently Assaulting Cassie Ventura in Newly Released 2016 Footage – CNN

Man serving 17 years behind bars for abusing babies found dead in prison – Slate Report

Can You Actually Get Sick From Cold Weather? – Nutrition

Microsoft stoops to new low with ads in Windows 11, as PC Manager tool suggests your system needs ‘repairing’ if you don’t use Bing – Tech Radar

How An Organ Transplant Can Change Your Entire Personality – Inverse

23 Things Only People Who Were Raised By Really Strict Parents Understand – Thought Catalog

Suspect Fires 2 Guns Simultaneously During Shootout With Police – Police Activity

16 Thoughts That Will Change the Way You See the World – Ned Hardy

If you’re looking for a masterful, deeply moving read with beautiful, spare language that conveys a post-apocalyptic world full of despair yet laced with hope, I highly recommend this book —just be prepared for its grim and unsettling content – Amazon

Australia’s Wealthiest Tycoon Demands Removal Of Unflattering Double Chin Portrait From Gallery – Bored Panda

Google’s shift toward AI-generated search results, displacing the familiar list of links, is rewiring the internet — and could accelerate the decline of the 30+-year-old World Wide Web – Axios

What is the Most Expensive Comic Book Ever? – Nerdable

Grand Theft Auto VI is launching in fall 2025 – The Verge

OpenAI’s Long-Term AI Risk Team Has Disbanded – CNBC

How cuddly robots could change dementia care – Technology Review

Ranked: The World’s 50 Largest Private Equity Firms – Visual Capitalist

I’m a therapist to the super-rich: they are as miserable as Succession makes out – The Guardian

Links

Linkage

Beware of the ‘Sextortion’ Scam – Men are being tricked into sending nude pictures to scammers pretending to be women — who then demand money – Shield and Fortify

Lets Take a Stroll Through the Art Museum – Ned Hardy

“Hey, just a quick tip for disaster preparedness: Keep a 7-gallon water container in your house for emergencies. It’s durable, leak-resistant, and perfect for pets too – Amazon

This is what happens when you ask an algorithm for relationship advice – BBC

How to kill the ‘zombie’ cells that make you age – Nature

After Jared Goff’s massive deal, who’s the next NFL QB to get a huge payday? – SB Nation

Dutch woman, 29, granted euthanasia approval on grounds of mental suffering – The Guardian

Two voice actors say an A.I. company created clones of their voices without their permission. Now they’re suing – NY Times

Google unveils Veo, a high-definition AI video generator that may rival Sora – ARS Technica

20 Stunning Photographs of the Human Race – Linkiest

Man Missing Since Age 17 Found Held Captive In Neighbor’s Basement After 27 Years – Bored Panda

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

Are you tired of bending your spoons when scooping ice cream? This makes scooping even the hardest ice cream effortless! – Amazon

10 Funniest Mistakes Caught in Historical Films – Snip Daily

Twitter cofounder Ev Williams is backing a new social network called Maven, which trades likes and follows for algorithms designed to foster serendipity and deep discussion – Wired

E.U. Investigates Meta Over Addictive Social Media Effects on Children – NY Times

How Luck and Chance Shape Your Life – Greater Good

30 of the Most Depressing Movies Ever Made – Life Hacker

OpenAI and Google are launching supercharged AI assistants. Here’s how you can try them out – Technology Review

Visualizing America’s Average Retirement Savings, by Age – Visual Capitalist

Inside Disney’s Hunt to Replace Bob Iger as CEO: Bibbidi Bobbidi Who Will It Be? – Vanity Fair

Links

Linkage

I Went Undercover as a Secret OnlyFans Chatter. It Wasn’t Pretty – Wired

20 People Having a Worse Day than You – Ned Hardy

Get a labelmaker! Worth its weight in saved frustration…label your remotes, fidle shelves, storage boxes, hdmi cables, plugs, label everything! – Amazon

Inside the WNBA’s boom, from Dena Head to Caitlin Clark – ESPN

How to Always Open Your Browser in Incognito Mode – Life Hacker

Read an Excerpt from Stephen King’s You Like It Darker – Esquire

An economist’s rule for making tough life decisions – Quartz

The best cozy games to play right now – Polygon

Don’t call them DINKs. Many childfree adults are ALICEs (asset-limited, income-constrained, and employed) – Business Insider

Inflation Eases as Core Index Hits Lowest Level Since 2021 – WSJ

The Reaction GIFs Have Returned! – Ned Hardy

A must read book if you want to be wealthy. I could relate to everything explained in this book; about humility, about our tendency to impress others, about saving, flexibility and independence as financial goals – Amazon

A total of 16 women have accused magician David Copperfield of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior spanning decades – The Guardian

8 Amazing Bathroom Cleaning Hacks: From Mirrors to Faucets – Family Proof

‘Squid Game’ season 2 is coming in December, according to its star Lee Jung-jae – Insider

‘Dune: Prophecy’ Trailer Reveals Fall Premiere, Epic First Footage of Bene Gesserit Origin Story – Variety

There’s usually no need to panic when planes make emergency landings. Here’s why – NPR

How Do I Know I’m Not the Only Conscious Being in the Universe? – Scientific American

What is the Richest City in the World? – Nerdable

Billionaire Frank McCourt assembles “people’s bid” to buy TikTok – Axios

Links

Linkage

15 Fascinating Photos You Must See – Ned Hardy

This license plate frame is ingeniously designed to ward off scratches, scuffs and minor damange from fender benders – Amazon

5 Things to Do If She Doesn’t Text You Back – Wing Girl Method

Why Do People Succeed or Fail in Life? Your Answer Matters – Greater Good

They spent $354,000 to build a modern ADU. Now they rent it out for $4,500 a month – LA Times

How Much Does it Take to Be Wealthy in America? – Visual Capitalist

The Best Date Activities for Building ‘Recreational Intimacy’ – Life Hacker

Two Samoans swing for the fences in school bathroom – Reddit

Boot camp obstacle course was no problem for 4-foot-7-inch Marine – Task and Purpose

The Seemingly Small Habit That Almost Ruined My Marriage, According to 11 Men – Fatherly

Can CRISPR Help Engineer a Species of Men With Honkin’ Dicks? – Mel Magazine

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

The multitool is designed to be slim and easy to carry, making it ideal for everyday carry in a pocket or a bag without taking up much space and includes essential tools like a knife, can opener, screwdriver, bottle opener and is under $30 – Amazon

20 Signs That a Man is a Loser in Life – Linkiest

15 Mobility Tests to Make Sure You’re Aging A-Okay – Inside Hook

Anatomy Of A Well-Crafted Rental Phishing Scam – Jeffery Ladish

This is how to nurture curiosity in children (and yourself) – Pscyhe

How to Split the Bill at a Restaurant, No Matter How Complicated – Bon Appetit

Wealthy People Are Getting Full-Body Scans. Early Detection or Unnecessary? – WSJ

15 Most Underrated First-Person Shooter Games – Den of Geek

Links

Linkage

GameStop Stock Jumps After Meme-Stock Guru ‘Roaring Kitty’ Returns – AP News

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

If you’re considering stepping up your coffee grinding game without breaking the bank, this grinder is a commendable choice – Amazon

OpenAI launches new AI model and desktop version of ChatGPT – CNBC

Sony Sets Summer 2025 Release Date For Danny Boyle’s ‘28 Years Later’ – Deadline

A Rare Bright Spot for a Canine Lover Doing Time: Raising Puppies to Become Service Dogs – The Marshall Project

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

What Dinner Will Look Like in the Next 100 Years, According to Scientists (and Sci-Fi Authors) – Bon Appetit

Google Spent Months Learning Why Habits Fail. The Answer Often Comes Down to 1 Powerful Word – INC

Why You Should Add More of THIS to Your Diet for Incredible Health Benefits – Nutrition

Air Force launches an AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet. A whole fleet is next – Fast Co

If you’re in the market for a pair of high-quality speakers at a great price, definitely consider these out, especially now that they’re available for as low as $320—a steal for their performance and versatility in compact spaces or as a first serious audio setup – Amazon

Evidence Suggests Bob Lazar Was Telling Truth About UFOs & Anti-Gravity Propulsion – How and Why

How to fight without ruining a relationship: You can have healthy disagreements with the people in your life – VOX

Inside the Outrageously Prestigious World of Falcon Influencers – Mel Magazine

25 Facts That Sound Like Huge Lies, But Are Actually True – Linkiest

“McDonald’s Has Gotten Too Cocky”: Internet Blasts Fast-Food Chain For Crazy-High Burger Prices – Bored Panda

The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died – NPR

The Most Underrated Twilight Zone Episodes – Den of Geek

Links

Linkage

15 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

Take it from me, you DO NOT want tinnitus. Protect your hearing without sacrificing sound quality with musician’s ear plugs. They are ideal for concerts, public transport, and noisy venues – Amazon

How One Programmer Broke the Internet By Deleting a Tiny Piece of Code – Quartz

Home sellers are facing a summer from hell: The age of insane bidding wars and desperate dealmaking is coming to an end – Business Insider

The video game movie and TV adaptations that actually work – Polygon

“When you’re furious get curious”: How to handle emotional hijacking – Big Think

How ‘safe mode’ protects space telescopes like Hubble and TESS – Popular Science

Last hours of an organ donor – Aeon

What Is Coast FIRE And Is It The Right Retirement Path For You? – Financial Samurai

How did Creed, the most hated band of the 1990s, become so beloved—and even cool? I sailed the seas with thousands of fellow lunatics to find out – Slate

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

A good box cutter is worth its weight in gold. You will use it constantly for opening packages and for tasks around the house – Amazon

Habit Stacking 101: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Conquering Fall Wellness Goals – Hum Nutrition

Bumble’s Whitney Wolfe Herd says your dating ‘AI concierge’ will soon date hundreds of other people’s ‘concierges’ for you – Fortune

9 Game-Changing Parenting Styles Millennials and Gen-Z Swear By – Family Proof

The 7 Wildest Failed Super-Weapons – Linkiest

OpenAI could unveil its Google search competitor on Monday – The Verge

How Mega Man Ended Up With the Worst Video Game Box Art Ever – Den of Geek

6 Best Ways for Men to Overcome Inadequacy and Build Self-Worth – Knowledge For Men

You Can Now Watch ‘Reading Rainbow’ and Old PBS Shows for Free – Life Hacker

Links

Linkage

Meet My A.I. Friends: Columnist spent the past month hanging out with 18 A.I. companions. – NY Times

Lets Take a Stroll Through The Art Museum – Ned Hardy

Consider getting an immersion blender. It is just sooo useful for blending small amounts of things and so much faster and easier to clean than a regular blender – Amazon

Top 70 Players in the 2024 NBA Draft – The Ringer

A WWII story by The Twilight Zone’s Rod Serling is published for the first time – NPR

We Tried the World’s Most Expensive Racing Simulator – Wired

The best indie games of 2024 so far – Polygon

This School for Autistic Youth Can Cost $573,200 a Year. It Operates With Little Oversight, and Students Have Suffered – Pro Publica

The Most Underrated Cities in Europe – Traveler

Peter Jackson Working on New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Films for Warner Bros., Targeting 2026 Debut – Hollywood Reporter

Trivia Question of the Day – Trivia Question of the Day

Well built, minimalist wallet, that takes up hardly any room in your pocket and its under $30! – Amazon

15 Most Violent TV Show Scenes Ever (Not Suitable for Work) – Snip Daily

12 Things Your Partner Should Never Say to You—or Vice Versa – Readers Digest

Andreessen Horowitz investor says half of Google’s white-collar staff probably do ‘no real work’ – Business Insider

How To Be Successful – Sam Altman (Open AI)

Art Directors Guild Suspends Training Program: ‘We Cannot in Good Conscience Encourage You to Pursue Our Profession’ – IndieWire

The Top 7 Lessons That All Men Can Learn From the Military – Linkiest

How to Conquer Your Biggest Fear – Mark Manson

Links

Linkage

A Tribute To Man’s Best Friend – Ned Hardy

Driver in Stolen Lamborghini Huracan Crashes During High-Speed Police Pursuit in L.A – Police Activity

If you haven’t yet added a backlight to your TV or computer monitor, get ready for a transformative experience. Screen backlights minimizes eye strain and enhances image quality and it looks cool as hell – Amazon

Try the life-changing magic of these 5 Navy SEAL principles to improve communication skills – Fast Co

Sports Is Betting It All On Gambling – Defector

Disney+ will start showing some live sports from ESPN this year – Engadget

Businesses add $90 billion in surprise ‘junk fees’ each year, and it’s starting to backfire – Business Insider

The Dog That Saved Alaska: The Remarkable Story of Togo – Malorie’s Adventure

Bill Hwang’s trial begins over collapse of his $36 billion Archegos fund – NY Times

Katy Perry’s Fan-Made AI Image Is So Real It Fooled the World Into Thinking She Was at the Met Gala – IB Times

21 Memes That All Costco Shoppers Can Relate To – Ned Hardy

Replace your paper towels with flour sack towels! It reduces waste and provides a highly absorbent, reusable alternative for routine cleaning and drying task in the kitchen – Amazon

How I Got My Attention Span Back – WSJ

FTX says most customers will get all their money back – The Verge

12 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold – Nerdable

Stealth Wealth: How To Do It, Benefits, & Why You Should Do It – I Will Teach You To Be Rich

Man ‘purposely’ trying to spread HIV through sex with men and teenage boys sentenced to 30 years – ABC

The 5 Best National Park Road Trips in the U.S. – Outside

Charted: What Frustrates Americans About the Tax System – Visual Capitalist