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ox.ac.uk - Speed, hoaxes and mistrust: How AI is transforming freelance journalism
Speed, hoaxes and mistrust: How AI is transforming freelance journalism
University of Oxford

A spate of articles by a freelance journalist named Margaux Blanchard appeared in major English-language publications in 2025. But the pieces, including first-person essays for Business Insider and a WIRED feature on couples getting married in the…

ign.com - Michael Cripe - The Future of Diablo Will Be Revealed Tomorrow
The Future of Diablo Will Be Revealed Tomorrow
IGN

Blizzard Entertainment is just one day away from unveiling the future of Diablo with its 30th Anniversary Spotlight. Just like last week's gargantuan Overwatch Spotlight, the February 11 presentation is said to show an extended look at new…

lifehacker.com - Emily Long - Claim Your Payout From the 23andMe Data Breach Before It's Too Late
Claim Your Payout From the 23andMe Data Breach Before It's Too Late
Lifehacker

Claims, which could reimburse affected users up to $10,000, must be filed by Feb. 17. Emily Long Emily Long Freelance Writer Experience Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent…

businessinsider.com - Beau Hayhoe - These are the best men's dress pants for a sharp look and comfortable fit
These are the best men's dress pants for a sharp look and comfortable fit
Business Insider

The best dress pants for men should look clean and sophisticated, whether worn in a business casual setting, on date night, or at a social event. They should also be comfortable and easy to clean. Great dress pants are a critical part of any…

independent.co.uk - Independent Staff - Kurt Schork Memorial Awards: Independent Arabia journalist wins prize
Kurt Schork Memorial Awards: Independent Arabia journalist wins prize
The Independent

Independent Arabia journalist Aya Mansour has won the 2025 Kurt Schork Memorial Award for International Journalism. The Independent's sister publication triumphed in the local reporter category, marking the 10th award the platform has received…

manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Jenna Campbell - A new members' club is set to open just meters away from Soho House Manchester
A new members' club is set to open just meters away from Soho House Manchester
Manchester Evening News

Manchester is set to welcome another members' club just months after the launch of Soho House Manchester. The city's well-known ABC Buildings on Quay Street has announced 'ABC Club', billed as a 'community designed for media and production…

theguardian.com - Polly Hudson - You might love olive oil, but don't put it on your CV | Polly Hudson
You might love olive oil, but don't put it on your CV | Polly Hudson
The Guardian

The foodstuff was apparently listed as an interest on a job résumé, according to a viral social media post. It might make you stand out, but not in a good way Competition in the jobs market is ferocious, so today's applicants must…

ign.com - Lex Briscuso - Netflix's Latest One Piece Season 2 Trailer Includes Dinosaurs, New Villains and the Inside of Laboon the Whale
Netflix's Latest One Piece Season 2 Trailer Includes Dinosaurs, New Villains and the Inside of Laboon the Whale
IGN

One Piece fans, it's your time. The latest trailer for season 2 of Netflix's live-action adaptation TV show is here, and it's full of fan-favorite moments. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates are still on their search for the One Piece treasure in this…

lifehacker.com - Emily Long - This New iOS 26 Feature Helps Eliminate Text Spam
This New iOS 26 Feature Helps Eliminate Text Spam
Lifehacker

Screen Unknown Senders filters out conversations and disables notifications. Emily Long Emily Long Freelance Writer Experience Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years…

thetruthaboutcars.com - Tim Healey - Used Car Of The Day: 1988 Chevrolet Astro Van
Used Car Of The Day: 1988 Chevrolet Astro Van
Ttac

Today's UCOTD brings us some more van life -- it's a 1988 Chevrolet Astro Van. This one is outfitted for overlanding, despite having two-wheel drive. There are 171K miles on it -- just 10K on the new/rebuilt engine. It appears our seller has kept…

thetruthaboutcars.com - Tim Healey - QOTD: Do You Overland?
QOTD: Do You Overland?
Ttac

We've been doing the Used Car Of The Day feature for a long time now, and I've featured more than a few old minivans that have been turned into overlanders. Yet, in my own social circles, I know very few folks who actually overland. The ones that I…

fastcompany.com - Jennifer Mattson - Job hiring is growing fastest for this AI skill-and it's not coding
Job hiring is growing fastest for this AI skill-and it's not coding
Fast Company

Layoffs are at an all-time high since 2009, and we're also experiencing the lowest hiring on record in the job market. But AI spending is also reaching all-time highs— especially among Big Tech companies, who are on an extravagant spending…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - January Jobs Jump, Stocks Rise As The Unemployment Rate Retreats
January Jobs Jump, Stocks Rise As The Unemployment Rate Retreats
Seeking Alpha

The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January, doubling consensus and driving a positive equity market response. Private payrolls posted the strongest gain since December 2024, with non-cyclical sectors leading labor market expansion. Annual…

theguardian.com - Jenna Zaza - 'I am never off the clock': inside the booming world of gen Z side hustles
'I am never off the clock': inside the booming world of gen Z side hustles
The Guardian

Aashna Doshi, a software engineer at Google, is constantly monitoring her headspace. “This way I don't burn myself out,” she said. “And I stay a lot more consistent with my podcast and content creation work.” On top of…

digitalspy.com - Sam Warner - Brenda Blethyn's 'absolutely perfect' British period drama lands new UK streaming home
Brenda Blethyn's 'absolutely perfect' British period drama lands new UK streaming home
Digital Spy

The 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Vera 's Brenda Blethyn has landed a new UK streaming home. Based on the iconic Jane Austen novel, the big screen version also features Black Doves ' Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet, Succession…

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