How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech - The New York Times
Given decades of alarms about technology’s threats to our brains and well-being — sometimes called “digital dementia” — one might expect to start seeing negative effects.
The opposite appears true. “Among the digital pioneer generation, use of everyday digital technology has been associated with reduced risk of cognitive impairment and dementia,” said Michael Scullin, a cognitive neuroscientist at Baylor University.
Vikings' Rondale Moore hurts knee in ‘heartbreaking’ situation - ESPN — Fragile.
What’s behind Patrick Mahomes' foray into the coffee business? - ESPN — Sell out?!?
Don’t Buy The Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen Before Watching This! - YouTube
President Trump Makes an Announcement, Aug. 6, 2025 - YouTube — Tim Cook bends the knee.
Apple increases U.S. commitment to $600 billion, announces ambitious program - Apple
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The NFL Is Taking a 10% Stake in Disney’s ESPN - WSJ
Mickey Mouse puts on a helmet and pads.
Under the terms of the agreement, ESPN will add NFL Network to its stable of sports channels. It will also distribute the NFL’s Red Zone channel to pay-TV operators, although ownership and digital distribution rights will remain with the league
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Parents Are Gaming Their Kids’ Credit Scores - The Atlantic
Credit scores are meant to be neutral measures of someone’s financial reliability, but in practice, they’re an easy way for some better-off families to give their children an early financial advantage. A range of services promise to help parents ensure that their kids enter adulthood armed with good scores. On TikTok, “generational wealth” influencers tout the benefits of authorized usership. Fintech start-ups, such as Greenlight and GoHenry, advise parents on establishing a credit history for their children. And financial institutions such as Austin Capital Bank promise to improve children’s future credit scores with programs that allow parents to authorize the bank to take out and automatically repay loans in their child’s name.
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