The Int'l Man's Hot Links Archive 2025: January 1 -

Hot Links Archive 2025: January

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• Climate Clock - "The science is clear: we are in a Climate Emergency. Decades of increasing carbon emissions are harming the natural and societal systems upon which humanity depends, threatening untold ecological and human devastation if we do not #ActInTime. The good news: there is still time."
• Climate Change - "Check out all about climate change: 1700+ evidence, facts, information, news, reviews and resources."
• Doomsday Clock Keeps Ticking - "Are humans the only beings in the universe confronting global self-destruction? Or just the last ones standing?"
• Our world in data - "Research & data to make progress against the world's largest problems."
• Artificial Intellignce: Apps, Books, Chatbots, News, Resources & Tutorials - "Everything you need to know about AI and Chatbots! 700+ resources."
• Ukraine war live - "Live coverage of the all the latest developments in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine."
• Middle East crisis live - "Live coverage of all the latest developments in the Middle East."
• Catch up on today's global news - "CNN Fast is a curated channel covering major news events across politics, international, business, and sport, and showcasing the most impactful stories of the day."
• Covid & mpox - "3800+ Up-To-Date Advice, Facts, News & Recources."

January 2025

• THIS WEEK'S TWO BUZZWORDS - TIPPING POINT.
• CES 2025 day 1 - 9 new gadgets you need to see - "Here are the best new reveals at CES 2025 so far."
• Apple Releases iOS 18.2.1 With Bug Fixes - "According to Apple's release notes, iOS 18.2.1 addresses important bugs, and it is recommended for all users."
• Meta platforms ditching third party fact-checking - "Meta is getting rid of fact checkers. Zuckerberg acknowledged more harmful content will appear on the platforms now. Meta is abandoning the use of third party fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram and will replace it with X-style 'community notes', where commenting on the accuracy of posts is left to users."
• What We Know About HMPV, the Virus Spreading in China - "While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV is common and decades old."
• How lead pollution reduced the Romans’ IQs - "Chemical deposits in Arctic ice reveal high atmospheric concentrations that caused ‘widespread cognitive decline’ across the empire, scientists believe. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, concluded that the levels of lead in the air seen during the Pax Romana would have knocked 'at least' 2.5 to 3 points off the average IQ at the time."
• The rise, fall & rise again of Demi Moore - "Derided as a ‘popcorn actress’ and damaged by drugs, the star experienced difficulties in her career and married life. But at 62, she has finally received recognition."
• 10 Simple Bodyweight Exercises To Build Strength All Over - "These exercises meet you wherever you are in your fitness level."
• The 10 most comfortable walking shoes, according to podiatrists & shoe experts - "Walking can be an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages. But in order to stay healthy, comfy and, most importantly, free from injury, you’ll want to be sure you’re wearing the right pair of walking shoes. Luckily, you have a variety of brands, styles and materials to choose from these days. To better help you in your quest, we asked multiple podiatrists and seasoned long-distance walkers exactly what to look for when selecting the best walking shoes."
• 8 Countries Where You Can Get Citizenship If You Buy Property - "Make expat dreams your new reality. In many of these destinations, you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to buy a home."
• ‘A Floating Piece of History’: How the Gucci Family Restored This 214-Foot Sailing Yacht - "Moving beyond fashion, Maurizio Gucci and his daughters, Allegra and Alessandra, became avid sailors. Their prized possession? The world's largest wooden sailing boat, Creole, which the family rescued and restored to its former glory."
• Why the Swiss Water method is a game changer for decaf coffee lovers - "Clean Label Project urges decaf coffee drinkers to learn about the Swiss Water decaf coffee method, an alternative, water-based process for decaffeinating coffee without using chemicals."
• Best moments from the 2025 Golden Globes - "The Golden Globes aired Sunday night and the unofficial kickoff to Hollywood’s award season served glamour, laughs and a few sentimental tears. Globe voters honored TV and films that explored themes of aging, immigration, acceptance and survival, but the tone of the show was largely light and celebratory, in keeping with an event historically considered Hollywood’s biggest - and booziest - party."
• Motorcycle-sized tuna fetches more than $1 million at Japan auction - "Michelin-starred sushi restaurateurs Onodera Group claimed the 608-pound (276-kilogram) fish with its million-dollar bid at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market on January 5, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported."
• Drinking plant-based milk ‘increases risk of depression’ - "People who consume semi-skimmed are less likely to suffer from low mood and anxiety. People who drink plant-based milks are more likely to suffer from depression than those who drink cow's milk, according to a study."
• Brain implant that’s ahead of Elon Musk in the race to read minds - "A stent with a set of electrodes is allowing paralysed patients to send WhatsApp messages. Are we on the brink of a revolution in neuroscience?"
• Safari on Your Bucket List? Pick the Right One - "Choosing an operator that is conservation-minded, with ties to the local community and well-trained guides can add up to the trip of a lifetime and also nurture nature."
• American Skiers Are Rapidly Discovering Andermatt, Switzerland - "Tucked away in the majestic Swiss Alps, Andermatt offers both skiers and non-skiers the opportunity to experience one of the country’s true hidden gems with activities both on and off the slopes. In 2022, Vail Resorts acquired the majority of Andermatt's ski operations, so Epic Pass holders have access to the slopes. As a result, Andermatt is rapidly becoming the go-to European ski destination for American visitors, with a 70% increase in overnight stays from U.S. guests between 2022 and 2023."
• Coffee flavor can be greatly improved with a simple trick - "By adding a small amount of water to the beans before grinding, the researchers showed that static electricity could be reduced. This simple adjustment produced a smoother grind and improved consistency, enhancing the quality of the coffee."
• What's The Difference Between Espresso & Coffee? - "You’ll need more than your coffee maker for this Italian classic. Espresso is bold, creamy, and intensely concentrated, while coffee is lighter and often served in much larger quantities."
• Scandi Sleeping - "What Is the Scandinavian Sleep Method? In the Scandinavian sleep method, couples use two separate duvets to lessen sleep disruption."
• The Most Popular visualizations on Voronoi in 2024 - "In 2024, there were over 3,000 visualizations posted on Voronoi by 100 different data creators. We round up the most popular, most discussed, and most liked visualizations of 2024 on Voronoi, our new data storytelling platform."
• Apple Intelligence now requires almost double the iPhone storage it needed before - "Apple Intelligence launched with 4GB of storage requirements, but now that number has almost doubled already - and adds up with each device."
• I Updated My iPhone to iOS 18.2, So Why Does Siri Look the Same? - "If you're not seeing the new Apple Intelligence design on your iPhone, this is why. After installing iOS 18.2 (or iPadOS 18.2 or MacOS Sequoia 15.2), you need to go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri and tap Join the Apple Intelligence Waitlist > Join Waitlist. The new Siri effect shows up only after you've requested and been granted access."
• Robert De Niro: ‘How am I as a father? I try my best’ - "At 81, the actor is in the Caribbean overseeing his most ambitious hotel project yet, where rooms cost $2,500 a night - and doing the morning feeds with his baby daughter Gia."
• How Nobu became the ultimate celebrity hotspot - "Thirty years ago, a tiny sushi joint in New York became the A-list’s favourite hangout - and it still is."
• 27 Shows to Watch This Winter - "A ton of intriguing shows are coming, including the gruesome frontier drama 'American Primeval' and Robert De Niro’s first American regular-series role."
• Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Golden Globes - "The 82nd Golden Globes will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, January 5 at 5 PM PT/8 p.m. ET."
• Why We Say Yes When We Don’t Want To - "Even in our personal lives, studies show that those who are conscientious or have agreeable dispositions are more likely to acquiesce to others' demands. It's no wonder, then, that saying 'yes' feels easier, safer, and even expected—while saying no can feel like swimming against a tide of social conditioning."
• The Fitness Trends That Experts Hate - "If you want to get fitter this year, here’s what to focus on instead: Skip the '75 hard' challenge. - Don't be fooled by targeted weight-loss workouts. - Steer clear of 'what I ..."
• Do Your iPhone a Favor in 2025 & Start Clearing Your Cache - "A monthly clear of your browser cache only takes a few seconds and will clear out old webpage data. It's a great time to decide how you want to spend 2025. My recommendation: Start clearing your iPhone's browser cache more regularly. Your browser cache stores website data for faster retrieval, which can keep things a little snappier when everything matches up."
• 10 Tips to Help You Eat Healthier in 2025 - "Throughout the past year, we reviewed seed oils, ultraprocessed foods, Bruce Springsteen’s diet and more. Here’s what we learned."
• Simple 'ancient' exercise used by military 'improves strength & breathing' - "Callisthenics has been practised since the time of the ancient Greeks and doesn't require any equipment."
• Yes, You Can Get a Workout in 10 Minutes - "This full-body routine fits into even the busiest schedule. If you're truly exercising at high intensity, you can expect your muscles to burn and you shouldn't be able to talk by the end of each interval."
• 3 Books To Read & Master In 2025 For Success - "As we look ahead to 2025, three books stand out as must-reads for anyone seeking to achieve success: 'Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway' by Susan Jeffers, 'Shoe Dog' by Phil Knight, and 'Getting Things Done' by David Allen."
• How to Improve Your Life - "From home organizing ideas to beauty advice to travel hacks, here’s a roundup of practical guides for the New Year."
• Ranked: The World’s Top Companies by Revenue in 2024 - "Looking beyond the U.S., many of the world’s leading companies by this measure are in the energy sector. Notable heavyweights, such as Saudi Aramco and China National Petroleum, are predominantly state-owned with expansive global operations. Here are the world’s leading companies by annual revenues in 2024, including both public and private companies that report financial data."
• 9 Personal Branding Trends For 2025 - "In 2025, video remains critical to effective personal branding. As remote and hybrid work persist, video's ability to create a richer, more engaging experience will continue to grow in importance. Platforms like LinkedIn have proven that video posts receive significantly more engagement than text-based updates."
• 11 Phrases Nice People Use To Politely Say No To Things They Don’t Want To Do - "Saying no doesn't have to be a bad thing."
• 12 Ways to Get Fitter in 2025 - "At its core, the secret to a healthy fitness routine is simple: Find ways to move. There are limitless options these days, but the best exercise is whatever you enjoy enough to keep doing it. Here are some ideas to get you moving in the year ahead."
• 9 European Exhibitions Worth Traveling for in 2025 - "From big shows in London and Amsterdam to a Cézanne tribute in the south of France, these art experiences will be worth the journey."
• Scientists Are Racing to Develop a New Bird Flu Vaccine - "Scientists are working on an updated vaccine for H5N1, or bird flu. The most promising approach uses mRNA."
• What Makes Rembrandt So Great? A Look at 10 of His Most Iconic Works - "From 'Night Watch' to loving portraits of his wife, these are the paintings that define the Dutch Old Master."
• 7 Best Places In The World To Live Rich Without Much Money - "Beautiful cities you can call home for a smaller price than you might think."
• 10 Upper-Class Lessons Men Learn Too Late In Life - "This requires understanding the difference between wealth and income, developing multiple revenue streams, and making intelligent investments."
• Singles Differ in Personality Traits & Life Satisfaction Compared to Partnered People - "New research finds that lifelong singles have lower life satisfaction scores compared to those in relationships."
• The only movies to ever win ‘The Big Five’ Academy Awards - "Keen not to sideline the majority of technical awards, the ‘Big Five’ refers to the awards that the Academy simply gives the most attention and most significance. As well as the crowning achievement of ‘Best Picture’, the other four awards include ‘Best Director’, ‘Best Actor’, ‘Best Actress’ and ‘Best Screenplay (either Original or Adapted)’. To gain these statuettes is to etch yourself into the history of cinema."
• New year goals: 25 ways to make your life easier, cheaper and more fun in 2025 - "Expert tips and handy hacks for saving on bills, bagging a bargain, kicking fitness targets and boosting your wellbeing: 1. Incorporate short bursts of vigorous activity into your everyday life. - 2. Use half the recommended amount of laundry powder. - 3. Use the timer on your appliances to run them during peak power generation. - 4. Take the 4-45-3 approach to make your fitness goals stick ..."
• New Year’s celebrations around the world - in pictures - "Fireworks are lighting up night skies around the world as New Year’s revelers ring in 2025. It takes 26 hours for the new year to be welcomed across 39 different time zones. Christmas Island in Kiribati, an island country in the central Pacific Ocean, is the first to celebrate every year. Hawaii, American Samoa and many of the US outlying islands are among the last places."