mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses
Who really created the attention economy?
Patricia Nilsson, author of Guilty Pleasure, joins @olidugmore on The Exchange.
Cleveland Clinic Oct 21
How the 3-3-3 Rule May Help Calm Anxious Thoughts: The 3-3-3 rule helps anxiety by focusing on the present. Look at three things, listen for three things and ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/333-rule-anxiety
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, home after federal search
ctvnews.ca/world/article/us-rep-ilhan-omar-says-she-will-move-out-of-her-washington-home-after-federal-search/
Lawmakers say US briefing showed Russia targeting Democrats with misinformation: The top Democratic lawmakers on the congressional intelligence committees on ...
reuters.com/world/us/lawmakers-say-us-briefing-showed-russia-targeting-democrats-with-misinformation-2026-10-21/
Longreads Oct 20
The Man Who Taught Us How to Pay Attention: The works of the British art critic John Berger offer the antidote to our age of infinite scrolling.
nytimes.com/2026/10/18/magazine/john-berger-attention.html
A supermarket in Germany is getting attention online after its response to a customer who objected to the store's diverse workforce ... Show more
OpinionAbandoning capitalism won't save France. U.S. should pay attention: It's difficult to see how just a bit more taxing and spending will solve France’s problems.
latimes.com/opinion/story/2026-10-20/france-protests-abandoning-capitalism
Google is bringing a more personal version of its Gemini AI assistant to your car
techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/google-is-bringing-a-more-personal-version-of-its-gemini-ai-assistant-to-your-car/
Thinking is strenuous, but it's worth it, say education experts: Critical thinking can be cultivated. Why it's so important to resist the temptations ... Show more
Staying clever despite AI
Staying clever despite AI
Staying clever despite AI
Staying clever despite AI
Gemini's Personal Intelligence is coming to cars: It's probably time to audit your Gemini settings.
arstechnica.com/google/2026/10/geminis-personal-intelligence-is-coming-to-cars/
sciencealert.com Oct 21
This Heart Treatment From The 1970s Could Also Improve Memory in Alzheimer's Patients
sciencealert.com/this-heart-treatment-from-the-1970s-could-also-improve-memory-in-alzheimers-patients
8 Simple Ways You Can Boost Your Brain Health Immediately, According to Doctors
Read more here: Dementia Doctors Share Their Tips for Better Brain Health That You Can Start Today
Nigel Farage speaks at The Clifton pub in Plymouth today 📣
The Reform UK leader has been meeting veterans locally and is set to hold a rally as part of his ... Show more
At Egypt Forum, businessman Ahmed Tarek Khalil stressed the importance of Arabic and religious studies, saying promoting them is a responsibility shared by the ... Show more
Wariness in the markets and anger on the streets make for a toxic mix. As attention turns to law and order, France is even less likely to have the political ... Show more
Just a moment...
Just a moment...
Nature Oct 19
Three reasons why AI is not conscious and perhaps never will be: Large language models can mimic thought and feeling with uncanny skill. But evidence from ...
nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03313-7
Key FactsStudy Associates High-Dose Vitamin D With Better Cognition
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: womenshealthmag.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: womenshealthmag.com
- The cross-sectional study examined 54 older adults diagnosed with or suspected of having mild cognitive impairment and disturbed sleep.
- Participants taking at least 5,000 IU of vitamin D daily scored more than 13 percent higher on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment.
- The study was small and observational, so it cannot establish whether vitamin D improves cognition.
- The NIH recommends 600 IU daily for most adults and 800 IU from age 70; 5,000 IU should be discussed medically.
Findings suggest that taking higher doses of daily vitamin D supplementation is associated with better overall cognitive performance in this population.— Sleep Medicine study authors
Discovered in Saqqara, this 4,500-year-old limestone statue offers a glimpse into the lives of ancient Egypt’s elite.
The sculpture depicts a man seated ... Show more
Ahead of the midterms, President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail looking to rally his base in battleground races.
His controversial comments at those ... Show more
#GraziaFashion We caught up with Tamannaah Bhatia (Tamannaah Bhatia) at the ELIE SAAB H&M unveiling to talk all things fashion, from personal style to the trends she ... Show more
health.com Oct 17
For Older Adults, Taking This Daily Supplement Could Help Protect Memory, Cognition. See link below ⬇️
More here ➡️ www.health.com/study-multivitamin-cognition-memory-8550389?taid=6ad3c5b7d2ecdb0001671e39
psypost.org Oct 17
Women with high cognitive ability tend to be seen as more hostile by teammates and report more mistreatment
psypost.org/highly-competent-women-face-hidden-social-penalties-in-the-workplace/
From the Newsroom: Our community draws national attention: This past week has drawn national attention to our community.
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/17/from-the-newsroom-our-community-draws-national-attention/
Jaime West, Fayette County Council candidate, is drawing attention after a fiery forum appearance with anti-MAGA remarks that quickly went viral.
Billy Joel reveals he can’t drive or perform anymore in heartbreaking health update
pagesix.com/2026/10/15/entertainment/billy-joel-reveals-he-cant-drive-perform-anymore-in-health-update/
Key FactsBilly Joel Advised to Avoid Performances and Driving for Now
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: torontosun.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: torontosun.com
- Joel said last month that shunt surgery had improved his condition; he is currently undergoing physical therapy.
- His medical team advised him to avoid live performances for now because of sound, lighting, exertion and touring stress.
- Doctors advised him not to drive after the diagnosis; he is therefore selling 70 motorcycles from his collection.
- Further tests will clarify a possible return; Joel and sources close to him say retirement is not planned.
I can’t drive right now. And I can’t do performances because what the neurologist told me, every time you do a show, it’s like you’re getting a concussion.— Billy Joel told The Hollywood Reporter in a new interview, discussing his diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and his temporary inability to perform.
Key FactsZelensky Announces Ukraine Will Resume Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
Oct 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivpost.com
- Zelensky said Ukraine would resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after pressure from Washington.
- Zelensky said US counterparts warned Ukrainian military officials that continued strikes could limit intelligence sharing.
- Zelensky warned that Starlink restrictions could cause many deaths amid Russian attacks on cities and energy facilities.
- Ukraine received no advance warning from Western partners during Russia’s ballistic attacks on October 12 and 13, Zelensky said.
The block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done— Zelensky told the Financial Times in an interview in London.
Trump Brags He Blew Away Cognitive Test Administrators: 'Holy S**t! Nobody Can Do That!'
huffpost.com/entry/trump-freaking-genius-status-arizona-rally_n_6ad0e2d3e4b0f62da4462db7
Somali Minnesotans have watched with worry in recent days as attention again gathers around crimes committed by a few in their community ... Show more
Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff amid intensifying competition for user attention: Netflix said most of the cuts would affect its product, tech, legal ...
techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/netflix-to-lay-off-1000-staff-amid-intensifying-competition-for-user-attention/
Trump, 80, Claims ‘Genius’ Status for Remembering Five Words: The president went into graphic detail about his intelligence.
thedailybeast.com/trump-80-claims-genius-status-for-remembering-five-words
Key FactsTrump Calls Himself a Genius Over Five-Word Recall
Oct 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Trump said Katie Hobbs had low intelligence, in his opinion; a HighGround poll put her 17 points ahead of Andy Biggs.
- Trump said he was asked to repeat five words in the correct order after half an hour.
- According to his account, the words were “hat,” “hair,” “logo,” “white” and “black.”
- He claimed to have aced the test three times, most recently during his May physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Katie Hobbs would not do well in the cognitive test... Katie Hobbs would do very poorly, and she’s a very terrible governor.— Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Bullhead City, Arizona, October 14, 2026.
Can Jerking Off With Your Other Hand Actually Make You Smarter? Here’s What the Science Says.
vice.com/en/article/can-jerking-off-with-your-other-hand-actually-make-you-smarter-heres-what-the-science-says/
Bra thief will not deter Pontefract breast cancer support group: A breast cancer support group will not be deterred from raising awareness after hundreds of bras ...
wakefieldexpress.co.uk/health/bra-thief-will-not-deter-pontefract-breast-cancer-support-group-9287398
Ukrainian intelligence veteran on trial for Nord Stream bombing: The sabotage case in Hamburg has the potential to cause significant embarrassment to both ...
thetimes.com/world/europe/article/ukrainian-intelligence-veteran-trial-nord-stream-bombing-cm3htdhqk
Paid articlePaywall
Could meditation reveal an SU(3) symmetry shared by the observer and the universe?
phys.org/news/2026-10-meditation-reveal-su3-symmetry-universe.html
The more we rely on tech, the more we deskill our bodies: We are, moment by moment, doing less sensing, navigating, remembering, walking, choosing, and attending
aeon.co/essays/the-more-we-rely-on-tech-the-more-we-deskill-our-bodies
KicksOnFire Oct 13
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Eating Eggs May Lower Your Risk Of Cognitive Decline, Research Says: A study published in ‘Nutrients’ links eggs with a lower risk of cognitive decline and ...
womenshealthmag.com/health/a73446254/eggs-protein-cognitive-decline-study/
psypost.org Oct 13
A popular workout supplement might protect the brain from gut inflammation: Creatine is best known for building muscle, but a new rat study suggests it may also ...
psypost.org/a-popular-workout-supplement-might-protect-the-brain-from-gut-inflammation/
A Guide to Which AI CEOs Now Say ‘Super Intelligence’ and Which Don’t: Which CEO has sunk the furthest into the putrid muck of Donald Trump’s decaying brain?
gizmodo.com/a-guide-to-which-ai-ceos-now-say-super-intelligence-and-which-dont-2000824804
BREAKING: Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine received no intelligence warning from its partners ahead of last night’s Russian strike.
“Unfortunately ... Show more
Getting to know new people boosts your brain’s “executive function” as much as doing a crossword puzzle. This set of mental skills includes your short-term ... Show more
15 Ways to Keep Your Mind Young
15 Ways to Keep Your Mind Young
Your Harlow Oct 11
Petition against Old Road road closure gets over 700 signatures: A PETITION has been started to draw attention to the proposed road closure on Old Road in Old ...
yourharlow.com/2026/10/11/petition-against-old-road-road-closure-gets-over-700-signatures/
Trump’s New Press Secretary Runs to Fox News for Awkward Debut: The new face of MAGA knows where to go to get her boss’ attention.
thedailybeast.com/trumps-new-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-runs-to-fox-for-awkward-debut
Key FactsTrump Announces Katie Zacharia as Next White House Press Secretary
Oct 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- President Trump announced the selection of 41-year-old Zacharia on Friday afternoon.
- Since June, Zacharia has advised Trump Media and Technology Group, which operates Truth Social.
- She briefly served as spokeswoman for then-Secretary Kristi Noem and frequently appeared on conservative media.
- Efforts to bar three news organizations from White House grounds are being challenged in court.
She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning.— Donald Trump on Truth Social, praising Katie Zacharia after her appointment as White House press secretary.
NFL International Oct 10
Cam Skattebo got everyone's attention on this play 👀
NYGvsWAS – Sunday 1:00pm ET on FOX/FOX One
Stream on #NFLPlus
Ministry of Home Affairs directs States to prevent CJP supporters from mobilising towards Delhi
thehindu.com/news/national/ministry-of-home-affairs-directs-states-to-prevent-cjp-supporters-from-mobilising-towards-delhi/article71564987.ece
Botswana Gazette Oct 10
UB TO AWARD SESANA HONORARY DOCTORATE
University of Botswana to confer honorary Doctor of Letters on veteran San rights campaigner for his contribution to ... Show more
🗣️ "We cannot accept the fact that people are dying."
Riders at the Giro di Lombardia staged a protest which delayed the start of the race for five ... Show more
20-year-old himashree boro’s death has raised troubling questions about her final train journey from visakhapatnam to assam. her distress messages ... Show more
Christa Pike suffering ‘cognitive challenges’ and ‘profound psychological trauma’ after botched execution: lawyers
nypost.com/2026/10/09/us-news/christa-pike-suffering-cognitive-challenges-and-profound-psychological-trauma-after-botched-execution-lawyers/
The Korea Times Oct 09
Will Nobel Peace Prize pick make waves at the White House?: OSLO — The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Friday in Oslo, with much of the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261009/will-nobel-peace-prize-pick-make-waves-at-the-white-house
Reinhold Würth erinnert sich an die Zeit des deutschen Wirtschaftswunders, an Aufstiegschancen, Leistungsbereitschaft und den Hunger nach Erfolg ... Show more
The invisible broker test: When infrastructure competes for your attention | News24
news24.com/brandstory/partner-content/the-invisible-broker-test-when-infrastructure-competes-for-your-attention-20261008-0796
membership.occrp.org Oct 07
Azerbaijan Denies Link to Espionage Case Involving Former German Spy Chief: Baku rejects claims that former BND chief August Hanning leaked classified secrets to ...
occrp.org/en/news/azerbaijan-denies-link-to-espionage-case-involving-former-german-spy-chief
dpaq.de Oct 06
#BREAKING August Hanning, the former head of Germany's BND foreign intelligence service, has been arrested on suspicion of espionage, sources tell dpa
Key FactsFormer BND chief Hanning arrested on espionage suspicions
Oct 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- In the Block case, Hanning had already been suspected of involvement in a failed abduction attempt; he denied it.
- According to the current investigation, Hanning allegedly sold nearly 2,000 classified BND documents by June 2022.
- Security expert Birgit Jennen says he monetized his security expertise and contacts in the private sector after leaving the BND.
- At least one customer reportedly represented a foreign power; Spiegel reported suspected contact between Hanning and an agent from Azerbaijan.
He used his security expertise and the contacts built during his time at the BND, and then monetized them in the private sector.— Birgit Jennen, security expert, on Hannings post-BND activities (in the context of the book project 'Putin's Puppets')
Former German spy chief August Hanning was detained on Tuesday on suspicion of attempted treason, in a case that ranks among Germany's biggest ... Show more
Hundreds of thousands of secondary students and faculty across France are demanding better conditions for their schools in a demonstration that’s only gaining ... Show more
Ex-German Spy Chief Arrested Arrested Over Alleged Foreign Intelligence Plot: ‘Treasonous Espionage’
mediaite.com/media/news/ex-german-spy-chief-arrested-arrested-over-alleged-foreign-intelligence-plot-treasonous-espionage/
Germany's foreign intelligence chief says, "Germany is in danger of becoming embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia ... Show more
My Research Is Working Toward a Pain-Free Mammogram Alternative: A NIST researcher is working toward a future screening test for breast cancer that’s painless ...
nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/my-research-working-toward-pain-free-mammogram-alternative
Germany arrests ex-spy chief on suspicion of giving secrets to foreign powers: August Hanning, who ran Germany's BND foreign intelligence agency from 1998 ...
standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001559535/germany-arrests-ex-spy-chief-on-suspicion-of-giving-secrets-to-foreign-powers
A Psychologist Has a Blunt Theory About What’s Really Driving the Male Loneliness Epidemic
vice.com/en/article/a-psychologist-has-a-blunt-theory-about-whats-really-driving-the-male-loneliness-epidemic/
Rev Dachomo in Israel, seeks audience with Netanyahu over killings: Mr Dachomo announced his arrival in Israel on Friday, October 2, via his Facebook account ...
premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/914356-rev-dachomo-in-israel-seeks-audience-with-netanyahu-over-killings.html
Key FactsDachomo seeks meeting with Netanyahu in Israel
Oct 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: premiumtimesng.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: premiumtimesng.com
- On October 2, he announced his arrival in Israel and described the trip as his first international Christian advocacy tour.
- He intends to highlight attacks in Plateau and the Middle Belt and seek a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Recent reports say he is also using the visit to pray for Nigeria, its leadership and communities affected by violence.
- He alleged that a July attack killed nine members of his extended family in Riyom Local Government Area.
I am coming to stand for Nigeria and to pray for our nation: for Muslims being killed in Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto and Katsina; for Christians; for my Biafran brothers.— Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, regional leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), during his Israel advocacy visit.
Flydubai suspect expected to face death penalty in UAE: Analysis: Senior Emirati source says Mossad and Israeli aviation experts joined the Abu Dhabi probe ...
ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/h1qjdukjge
Flydubai hijacker planned to kill pilot unnoticed, crash into Tel Aviv skyscraper - report
jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-910544
