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So You Want a Healthy Brain?
 We all want to be smarter. Sharper. Calmer. Wiser. Maybe even a little bit unstoppable. But before we start chasing nootropics and whispering to our synapses, let’s set one thing straight: the brain is not a machine. It’s a symphony. A jungle. A cathedral built by electricity and blood sugar and ancient survival instincts.
And if you’re not caring for that structure properly, no amount of biohacking is going to save you. So let’s get into it: not the usual self-help sludge, but a precision-tuned guide to building the kind of brain you’d trust with your most important decisions. One that’s wired for insight over impulse. One that learns and leads and lets go when needed.
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WorkWorkUS Tech Visa Applications Are Being Put Through the Wringer Since the end of January, Ryan Helgeson, a Chicago-based immigration attorney, has noticed an unusual trend: He’s been getting significantly more pushback from US Citizenship and Immigration Services as he files employment visa petitions on behalf of his foreign-born clients. WorkAsk Engadget: How do I answer calls on my iPhone with only my voice? It’s heartening to see increased development in inclusively designed tech, but it’s also worth considering how complete and useful some of these "solutions" are. Many of us will either need some form of assistive technology at some point in our lives or know someone who does and would. In spite of the continued improvements, there’s still plenty to do to ensure tech is accessible to all. WorkRay-Ban Meta Glasses Can Now Describe What's In View To Blind Wearers As well as more complex queries about what's in view of the camera, Meta AI can be used by those with low vision to audibly describe what's in front of them. But Meta AI on smart glasses is fine-tuned to provide brief responses so that your hearing isn't interrupted for too long by a verbose response.
WorkThe effect of physical fitness on mortality is overestimated - Uppsala University That fit people have a reduced risk of premature death from various diseases is a recurring result in many studies. New research from Uppsala University shows that people with high fitness levels in their late teens also have a reduced risk of dying from random accidents. This suggests that the associations seen in previous studies have probably been misleading. WorkWorkWorkDonald Trump declares Taylor Swift no longer 'hot' Dan Gooding is a Newsweek reporter based in New York City. His focus is reporting on immigration and border security. He has covered immigration issues extensively, including the root causes of migration to the U.S., its impact on border communities and responses around the country. Dan joined Newsweek in 2024 from The Independent and previously worked at The Messenger, Business Insider and in U.K. local radio. He is a graduate of De Montfort University in Leicester, UK. You can get in touch with Dan by emailing [email protected]. You can find him on X @DanGooding. Languages: English.
WorkDeepfake voices of senior US officials used in scams: FBI According to the agency, the campaign has been running since April and most of the messages target former and current US government officials. The attackers are after login details for official accounts, which they then use to compromise other government systems and try to harvest financial account information. WorkWorkWork 
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WorkWorkWorkWork78% of CISOs see AI attacks already Sponsored feature From the written word through to gunpowder and email, whenever an enabling technology comes along, you can be sure someone will be ready to use it for evil. Most tech is dual-use, and AI is no exception.
WorkMicrosoft abruptly cuts services to Chinese university, genomics firm Guangzhou-based Sun Yat-sen University sent a notice to faculty and students on Tuesday night stating that Microsoft 365 services – including OneDrive, OneNote, and SharePoint – will cease operations on Thursday afternoon. “Please log in to Microsoft 365 as soon as possible to retrieve personal data and files,” the university’s network and information centre said in its email, which was seen by the South China Morning Post. WorkWorkConsumer sentiment nears rock bottom over fears of higher prices For now, consumer mood remains bleak — and fragile. With tariffs still elevated and trade policy swinging between confrontation and compromise, Americans are left wondering whether the economy is slowing, stalling, or simply stuck in a fog of uncertainty. And while the economy hasn’t hit the brakes, consumer confidence is already in reverse. Work"
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WorkWorkHilton Als on the Visionary World of Alva Rogers - The New Yorker (No paywall) I met Alva Rogers years ago, through a mutual friend, and her various incarnationsactress, singer, artistic director, writer, puppeteerhave always been remarkable to me. As a young woman, Rogers posed for the artist Lorna Simpson, and is the subject of Simpsons photograph-based piece Waterbearer (1986), along with other early works, and, of course, she was the nominal star of Julie Dashs film Daughters of the Dust (1991), a fascinating evocation of Gullah culture in South Carolina. All of these worksall of these genresthat have been supportive of Rogers being looked at have informed her own work: she knows what the experience of being in a narrative feels like and uses that knowledge as a creator of her own projects. WorkWhen it comes to brains, size doesn't matter much - Neurofrontiers It all started from a reasonable assumption: bigger brains pack more neurons, and more neurons make one smarter, ergo bigger brain = smarter cookie. But if there’s one thing brains love, it’s nonlinearities (to be read as “freaking messes!”). To understand what that means, we’ll talk about how brains of different sizes are structured, and if it’s not size, what features actually make them smart. WorkTechCrunch and VivaTech partner for the VivaTech Innovation of the Year | TechCrunch Each year, over four exciting days in Paris, VivaTech creates Europe’s biggest technology and startup event, exploring the most disruptive topics in tech with world-premiere demos, launches, and conferences in a collaborative ecosystem. This is where business meets innovation. Take part in the ninth edition of VivaTech 11-14 June 2025. 
WorkIs $1 billion a lot of money these days? Anthony Ha is TechCrunch’s weekend editor. Previously, he worked as a tech reporter at Adweek, a senior editor at VentureBeat, a local government reporter at the Hollister Free Lance, and vice president of content at a VC firm. He lives in New York City. WorkWorkAI video startup Moonvalley lands $53M, according to filing | TechCrunch “We founded Moonvalley to make generative video technology that works for filmmakers and creative professionals,” Moonvalley wrote in a blog post in March. “That means addressing fear and distrust, as well as solving technical problems that keep generative AI from being a realistic tool for professional production.” Work
WorkFDA eyes additional Covidvaccine trials, as WHO suggests no update to Covid shot O. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming to STAT, she worked at WNYC’s Radiolab and Scientific American, and her story debunking a bogus theory about transgender kids was nominated for a 2024 GLAAD Media Award. You can reach Rose on Signal at rosebroderick.11. WorkMark Cuban's Last 'Shark Tank' Episode Airs Today. Here Are 3 of His Best Investments - Inc (No paywall) The Cost Plus Drugs founder has said hes leaving to spend more time with his family. But in his wake he leaves many years of investments in American small businesses, some of which have gone on to become big brands (and others of which have faded into obscurity). Cuban said in 2022 that he had not yet made a net profit on his Shark Tank investments, but at least a handful of the investors big deals have become, well, big deals. WorkWork
WorkA vaccination to prevent heart attacks?Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) scientists collaborating with researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a “genome editing” approach for permanently reducing cholesterol levels in mice with a single injection, potentially reducing heart attack risk by up to 90 percent. WorkCassie Ventura concludes testimony in Sean Diddy Combs sex-trafficking trial In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women's Aid. In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org. WorkWorkSupreme court blocks Trump bid to resume deportations under 1798 law The decision comes one day after the court appeared troubled by an executive order Trump signed on his first day in office that seeks to end birthright citizenship, which contradicts precedent upholding the plain text of the 14th amendment as granting citizenship to “all persons born or naturalized in the United States”. 
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WorkWorkFCC approves Verizon's $20 billion merger with Frontier "By approving this deal, the FCC ensures that Americans will benefit from a series of good and commonsense wins. The transaction will unleash billions of dollars in new infrastructure builds in communities across the country—including rural America. This investment will accelerate the transition away from old, copper line networks to modern, high-speed ones. And it delivers for America’s tower and telecom crews who do the hard, often gritty work needed to build high-speed networks," said Brendan Carr, FCC chairman. WorkAcer's new Swift Edge 14 AI laptop packs in a matte display and AI features Likely due to the unpredictable nature of global trade, none of Acer's new Swift laptops have finalized pricing or availability in the US, though we can share the info Acer has for Europe. The Swift Edge 14 AI is expected to be available in June for €1,599, the Swift Go 14 AI a little bit later in July for €1,199 and the Swift Go 16 AI in August for €1,299. WorkCrypto has become the ultimate swamp asset - The Economist (No paywall) WHEN OFFERED a Boeing 747 by the government of Qatar to replace Air Force One, President Donald Trump responded: why not? Only someone dumb would turn down free money. No presidency has generated so many conflicts of interest at such speed in modern history. Yet the worst self-dealing in American politics is found not on a runway but on blockchains, home to trillions of dollars in cryptocurrencies.
WorkWorkPerimenopause symptoms can be a drag. Here's when to seek treatment Rage, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, hot flashes, itchy ears, inability to sleep, loss of libido, hair thinning, depression, weight gain, sore knees, night sweats, incontinence. These are all symptoms of perimenopause -- or possibly just occupational hazards of midlife. |
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