The Feed January 12th

Merge 104.8  |  12 January 2026

Skipping breakfast could be harder on your heart than you think. New research suggests that regularly missing your morning meal may put stress on your cardiovascular system and raise the long-term risk of heart attack, thanks to bigger blood sugar spikes later in the day.

 

Instagram says there’s been “no breach,” even after a wave of unexpected password reset emails raised alarms. The company insists its systems weren’t compromised, explaining that while some users received suspicious-looking reset requests, no accounts were accessed. In a post on X, Instagram said it had “fixed an issue that allowed an external party to trigger password reset emails for some users.”

 

Spotify is reportedly developing a new feature that could tailor music to your financial situation. The idea is to generate playlists based on how you’re doing money-wise, tapping into moods linked to spending habits, income levels, or financial stress. If it launches, it could become one of the most personal—and unexpected—ways music adapts to everyday life.