Denmark Ends Mail, Brain Training Cuts Dementia Risk, Wikipedia at 25

This is The Lofi Brief: calm beats, clear news for February 23, 2026. A short, low-key look at three stories shaping the moment.

Today’s Stories

1. Denmark Delivers Its Final Physical Letter
PostNord officially ended traditional letter delivery, marking the close of Denmark’s state-run postal era. The country, long considered a global leader in digital infrastructure, has shifted almost entirely to digital communication — raising questions about resilience, access, and what’s lost when paper disappears.
🔗 Source: The Dial

2. Brain Training May Cut Dementia Risk for Decades
A long-term study following older adults for more than 20 years found that just 8–10 hours of speed-based cognitive training reduced dementia risk by about 25%. The research suggests small, targeted mental exercises can have lasting neurological impact.
🔗 Source: NPR

3. Wikipedia Turns 25 — and Remains a Pillar of the Internet
With more than 66 million articles across 342 languages and nearly two trillion pageviews over the past decade, Wikipedia continues to evolve — balancing volunteer editing, automation, and the rise of AI-driven search.
🔗 Source: Pew Research Center

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