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US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 stranded astronauts

China launched Shenzhou 22 to provide a replacement return vehicle for Tiangong astronauts after a damaged Shenzhou 20 left crew without a guaranteed way home.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

We're shopping our feelings this Black Friday. Here are 3 things to know

Americans are poised for strong holiday spending exceeding $1 trillion, driven by deep discounts, deal-seeking behavior, and selective splurges on higher-quality items.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

Utah Gov. Cox appealed for civility after Charlie Kirk's murder. Did America listen?

Spencer Cox integrates faith into politics and urges Americans to disengage from toxic political behavior, promote civility, and resist politics replacing religion.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

The real AI threat is algorithms that 'enrage to engage'

Algorithms that optimize for engagement amplify outrage and extremism, shaping behaviors, radicalizing youth, legitimizing violence, and eroding democratic norms.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
2 hours ago

Pinterest is going all in on search but isn't looking to fight Google

Pinterest refocused on personalized visual search under CEO Bill Ready, regained user growth to 600 million monthly users, and attracted a majority Gen Z audience.
Digital life
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Face value: Are AI skin scanners the future of beauty or is the human touch still needed?

High-tech skin scanners use AI to analyze selfies for sun damage, pigmentation, pore size, bacterial activity, and skin conditions, promising rapid personalised diagnostics.
Wellness
fromBusiness Matters
20 hours ago

Employers and wellbeing experts back Keep Britain Working review as fiscal pressures mount

Employee health and productivity reforms must be prioritized to prevent economic damage as unemployment, fiscal pressure, and business costs rise.
Wellness
fromApartment Therapy
19 hours ago

This "Cooling" Mattress Costs $200 Less Now than It Did 8 Years Ago - And It's Even Better

Bear Original mattress delivers durable, cooling, supportive sleep with eco-friendly materials and long-lasting value, suitable for active and hot sleepers.
Wellness
fromwww.esquire.com
18 hours ago

7 Best Pillows for Side Sleepers in 2025

High-loft shredded-latex or adjustable foam pillows provide cool, supportive spinal alignment for most side sleepers; choose high loft unless very narrow shoulders.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Giant Chinese Orb Detects "Ghost Particles" While Buried Under Mountain

JUNO, a 20,000-tonne underground spherical detector in China, has measured neutrino oscillation parameters with unprecedented precision within 86 days of operation.
fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago

Author Correction: Brahma safeguards canalization of cardiac mesoderm differentiation

Following publication of this article, we were alerted via PubPeer to an inadvertent image duplication in Extended Fig. 7b in our paper. Upon carefully examining all the figures, we have discovered another duplication error in Extended Fig. 3g. The errors occurred during figure preparation by using placeholder images originating from similar areas of a well. The errors do not compromise the results or the conclusions of our work.
OMG science
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Cambridge Dictionary has named its word of the year for 2025

People increasingly form parasocial connections with celebrities, influencers, and AI, driving mainstream use of the term "parasocial" in 2025.
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
1 hour ago

Meta finds Google as Nvidia alternative, but patience is required

Meta is negotiating to use Google's TPUs from 2027, with possible Google Cloud leases in 2026, creating a major alternative to Nvidia for AI hardware.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
3 hours ago

Calls grow for inquiry into UK data watchdog after MoD leak

Civil society accuses the ICO of abandoning enforcement after it declined to investigate a MoD leak exposing 19,000 Afghan identities linked to dozens of deaths.
Tech industry
fromFortune
1 hour ago

Amazon's layoffs and leaked AI plans beg the question: Is the era of robot-driven unemployment upon us? | Fortune

Amazon frames warehouse robots as collaborative tools that extend human capacity, with systems like Vulcan augmenting tasks while preserving or increasing human employment.
UX design
fromUX Magazine
7 hours ago

The Power of Interaction Data: Tracking User Behavior in Modern Web Apps

Tracking user interactions turns behavioral data into continuous feedback that improves UX, boosts marketing effectiveness, and drives measurable business growth.
UX design
fromBarchart.com
2 hours ago

Is Meta Platforms Stock Outperforming the Dow?

Save chart setup as a template, switch the Market flag for country-specific data, right-click for more chart options, and use arrow keys to navigate symbols.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

Amazon's AI capacity crunch and performance issues pushed customers to rivals including Google

Amazon Web Services' Bedrock faced capacity constraints this summer, causing lost revenue and customer migration to rivals like Google Cloud.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Civil liberties groups call for inquiry into UK data protection watchdog

Campaigners and legal experts demand an inquiry into the Information Commissioner's Office after a perceived collapse in enforcement following the Afghan data breach.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.twincities.com
16 hours ago

Lawmakers question legality of Border Patrol license plate reader program

U.S. Border Patrol operates a nationwide predictive license-plate reader program that tracks drivers, flags suspicious travel, and has led to stops, searches, and arrests.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Are tech companies using your private data to train AI models?

Major tech companies are deploying AI features that can access and use users' personal data for model training, often without clear opt-outs or full transparency.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
20 hours ago

Meta had a 17-strike policy for sex trafficking, former safety leader claims

Meta allegedly prioritized user engagement over safety, allowing repeat sexual exploitation violations and lacking clear CSAM reporting on Instagram.
#npm
fromCyberScoop
13 hours ago
Information security

Shai-Hulud worm returns stronger and more automated than ever before

A self-replicating worm trojanized nearly 500 npm packages, exposing over 26,000 GitHub repositories and enabling widespread credential theft and automated propagation.
fromInfoWorld
11 hours ago
Information security

New Shai-Hulud worm spreading through npm, GitHub

A new Shai-Hulud 2.0 worm variant is spreading through npm, stealing credentials, exfiltrating secrets, and infecting packages to propagate further.
Information security
fromIT Pro
2 hours ago

Shai-Hulud malware is back with a vengeance and hit more than 19,000 GitHub repositories so far - here's what developers need to know

Shai-Hulud worm infects npm packages, compromising ~700 packages and over 19,000 GitHub repositories to exfiltrate credentials, spread malicious payloads, and delete user files.
Wine
fromBon Appetit
17 hours ago

These White Wines Were Made for Winter

Winter favors rich, textured white wines like Condrieu and Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc that pair with hearty, savory dishes and lingering flavors.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 hours ago

UK lines up 250M cloud procurement for AI research

The UK seeks cloud partners to expand AI compute twentyfold by 2030, procuring up to £250 million for integrated, scalable GPU and managed services.
#agentic-ai
fromInfoWorld
1 hour ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft's Fara-7B brings AI agents to the PC with on-device automation

fromInfoWorld
1 hour ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft's Fara-7B brings AI agents to the PC with on-device automation

Wine
fromTasting Table
12 hours ago

10 Wines To Gift This Holiday Season - Tasting Table

A thoughtfully chosen bottle of wine gives recipients a sensory experience and the promise of future occasions and discovery.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
6 hours ago

Behind E.l.f. Beauty's Data-Driven Campaign To Call Out Gender Imbalance In Boardrooms | AdExchanger

e.l.f.'s 'So Many Dicks' campaign uses contextual ads to reduce men named Dick’s overrepresentation and increase women and people of color on corporate boards.
Marketing tech
fromAol
18 hours ago

AI seeps into products and their marketing: Is it harming consumer trust?

Consumers view AI-generated ads, especially for luxury and socially responsible brands, more negatively, which can damage trust in the product and brand.
fromZacks
3 hours ago

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Food & drink
fromTime Out New York
6 hours ago

'Bon Appetit' magazine is opening a two-level restaurant and market at JFK

Bon Appétit will open a bi-level bakery, market and full restaurant with global dishes, a bar and digital programming at JFK Terminal One.
Food & drink
fromTime Out New York
6 hours ago

This NYC restaurant was just ranked the best in the U.S. by a global ranking

Le Bernardin ranked among La Liste's top restaurants in a rare 10-way tie, demonstrating New York fine dining's lasting global competitiveness.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Alicante cuisine epitomises the Mediterranean': a gastronomic journey in south-east Spain

Alicante's cuisine centers on rice, seafood, and artichokes, featuring traditional dishes like fideuà and inventive specialties such as pavo borracho.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 hour ago

Ofcom boss: I limit my use of social media amid fears of online abuse

Ofcom urges tech platforms to take stronger, potentially mandatory, measures to reduce widespread abuse against women online, while its chief limits personal social media use.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
2 hours ago

This Year's Other Oscar Front-Runner Is Here. I Have Tragic News.

Hamnet's sparse historical record, his death at eleven, potential links to Hamlet, and Anne Shakespeare's inner life are brought to the forefront and reimagined.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Crick: A Mind in Motion by Matthew Cobb review the charismatic philanderer who changed science

Francis Crick revolutionized molecular biology and neuroscience, advancing understanding of DNA and pursuing the biological basis of consciousness.
Social media marketing
fromAol
12 hours ago

Social Gathering Turns Awkward After Mom of 7 Reveals Her Massive Social Media Following

A woman with an established art business was lectured about social media marketing at a party, then revealed superior Instagram following, embarrassing the host.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
5 hours ago

A rare 'Superman No. 1' comic book found in an attic fetches $9.12M

A 1939 copy of Superman No. 1 found in a mother's attic sold for $9.12 million, becoming the most expensive comic book ever sold.
Remote teams
fromEmployee Benefit News
1 day ago

Mandating office days won't fix remote work

Remote-work failures usually reflect leadership and control problems, not inherent flaws of remote work; culture requires intentional leadership, clear expectations, and autonomy.
Social media marketing
fromCreative Review
1 day ago

How Culted is rewriting the rules of cultural relevance

A social-first platform launched Rad Studio to provide luxury brands real-time, Gen Z-produced insights through authentic short-form video and cultural content.
Remote teams
fromBig Think
22 hours ago

Remote control: Meet "the father of telework"

Telework began in the 1970s to reduce traffic congestion and demonstrated higher productivity, lower turnover, and potential to reshape transportation and workplace patterns.
Privacy technologies
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

TSA Launches Expedited eGates at SFO, For Elite Travelers Who Hand Over Their Personal Data

San Francisco International Airport is among the first to deploy Clear's real-time biometric eGates in partnership with the TSA, raising privacy and regulatory concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
17 hours ago

Your home Wi-Fi isn't nearly as private as it should be - 6 free methods to tighten its security

Enhance privacy by hardening browsers and apps, securing devices, and protecting the entire local network (LAN) using free tools and privacy-focused software.
Remote teams
fromAol
17 hours ago

10 Remote Entry-Level Positions Starting at $69,000 a Year

Entry-level remote jobs exist across industries and can pay well, with ten roles averaging at least $69,000 annually and data scientists earning $112,590.
Social media marketing
fromThe Cipher Brief
20 hours ago

The Human Algorithm: Why Disinformation Outruns Truth and What It Means for Our Future

Human psychology—novelty, emotion, and identity—causes false news to spread faster, farther, and more deeply than true news, independent of bots or algorithms.
Wine
fromwww.7x7.com
18 hours ago

Deck the Halls in Wine Country: 17 Can't Miss Holiday Events and Celebrations in Sonoma + Napa

Sonoma and Napa offer festive, cozy holiday wine-country experiences featuring themed tastings, alpine chalet displays, and seasonal food-and-wine pairings for relaxed celebration.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Amid smouldering wreckage, anger at Ukraine peace proposal many consider lopsided

Russian shelling destroyed a seven-story apartment in Ternopil, killing at least 34, as a U.S.-endorsed peace plan favoring Russia was finalized without Ukrainian input.
Europe news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 days ago

Lukashenko Releases 31 Ukrainians Imprisoned In Belarus In US-Brokered Deal

Aleksandr Lukashenko pardoned and released 31 Ukrainian civilians held in Belarus under an agreement attributed to US President Donald Trump.
Writing
fromBig Think
3 days ago

R.F. Kuang writes through doubt to find her strongest stories

Rebecca F. Kuang achieved early, sustained bestselling success by integrating academic research into fiction while maintaining disciplined, adaptable creative routines.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

After 10 years talking to knights, squires and wizards, I understand why ren fairs are booming

Medieval re-enactment and live-action roleplay provide physical camaraderie, identity exploration, and emotional escape, helping participants build community and cope with loneliness.
Writing
fromPoynter
5 days ago

What the iconic writers of New Journalism can teach us in the AI era - Poynter

Narrative-driven New Journalism's human voice, observational nuance, and immersive reporting remain crucial counterpoints to AI-generated storytelling.
#chelsea
fromSoccer News
5 days ago
English Premier League

Burnley vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tips - 5/1 Premier League Special, Analysis & Predictions - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
5 days ago
English Premier League

Burnley vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tips - 5/1 Premier League Special, Analysis & Predictions - Soccer News

English Premier League
fromBavarian Football Works
1 week ago

Pundit says it's too early to say Liverpool's Florian Wirtz is biggest Premier League transfer flop

Florian Wirtz's early Liverpool struggles should not be labeled the biggest transfer flop after 11 Premier League games; a full season is needed to judge adaptation.
New York Knicks
fromAol
9 hours ago

Knicks beat Nets 113-100 for 12th straight win over Brooklyn

New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 113-100, led by Karl-Anthony Towns' 37 points and 12 rebounds, marking their 12th straight win over Brooklyn.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 hours ago

Warriors instant analysis: Second-quarter blitz pushes Golden State past Utah

Golden State rallied from an early deficit with a 21-0 second-quarter run to beat Utah 134-117 despite frontcourt injuries and a supposed Jazz size advantage.
New York Knicks
fromNew York Daily News
9 hours ago

Karl-Anthony Towns dominates as Knicks top Nets despite Noah Clowney's career night

Knicks defeated the Nets 113-100 at Barclays Center as Karl-Anthony Towns scored 37 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, extending Brooklyn's home struggles.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
12 hours ago

Deeply troubling': Mamdani promises review of NYPD's role in immigration court observer surveillance | amNewYork

FBI and NYPD monitoring of a Signal courtwatch group for immigration courts, obtained via a sensitive source, prompted Zohran Mamdani to call for a review.
Real Madrid
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
5 hours ago

44-year-old manager waiting in the wings to replace Arne Slot if crisis continues

Xabi Alonso faces growing doubt at Real Madrid with unrest among senior players and potential interest from Liverpool if Arne Slot's struggles continue.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
7 hours ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Fury Roads Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Driver recklessness and unsafe roadway design on Ocean Parkway and elsewhere continue causing crashes and deaths; infrastructure redesign and stronger enforcement are urgently needed.
National Hockey League
fromPuck Prose
11 hours ago

Zayne Parekh's loan to Team Canada should be a wake-up call

Loaning Zayne Parekh to Team Canada injects NHL-caliber talent and could provide experience, toughness, and mistake-free play to improve World Junior prospects.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Cycling journeys up by 43% in London, report finds

Cycling journeys in London rose 43% in six years to 1.5 million daily; cyclists feel safer on designated routes than on roads without cycle paths.
London
fromTime Out London
1 hour ago

London's ticket barriers are getting a new look - and they could save you 180

TfL's new sponsorship deal with Chase offers 1% cashback on Tube fares paid with Chase debit cards, capped at £15 per month.
Arts
fromARTnews.com
2 hours ago

Chanel and Power Station of Art Open Mainland China's First Public Library Dedicated to Contemporary Art

Chanel opened Espace Gabrielle Chanel, mainland China's first public contemporary art library at Shanghai's Power Station of Art, housing over 50,000 books and audiobooks.
Arts
fromARTnews.com
11 hours ago

New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Names Arts and Culture Transition Committee

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appointed a 28-member arts and culture transition committee including curators, dealers, journalists, and arts nonprofit administrators.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
12 hours ago

Oakland might not owe coal company hundreds of millions after new court ruling

A federal judge vacated the bankruptcy court's final judgment, giving Oakland another chance to contest liability in the coal-terminal interference case.
Dallas Cowboys
fromInside The Star
20 hours ago

The 2025 Chiefs May Be the Most Complete Team in the NFL Inside The Star

Kansas City Chiefs remain a well-balanced, efficient and dangerous team with elite offense and top-five defense, despite a 6-5 record and unlucky outcomes.
fromARTnews.com
2 hours ago

New David Adjaye-Built Museums Beg the Question: What Happened to #MeToo?

Detractors have since labeled the movement as little more than a battle in a lost liberal culture war, but at the time, it was electrifying. As I messaged with other women in my field, I realized that I was not alone in my situation. In fact, my situation was nauseatingly common, and the more I and other realized this, the more urgency I felt to change it, galvanized by a sense of collective anger and sorrow that built up into something real, and, evidently, dangerous.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 hours ago

Bayern Munich honorary president hits out at Barcelona's economic situation: 'Absurd and intolerable' | Barca Universal

Barcelona used salary revisions, player sales and financial levers to restore competitiveness while still managing over €1.3 billion debt and approaching a 1:1 financial balance.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
10 hours ago

DeMarcus Ware is a big fan of Quinnen Williams

DeMarcus and Crown Royal will collect non-perishable food at the Crown Royal Rig in Dallas to help donate 10,000 meals to families in need for Thanksgiving.
Dallas Cowboys
fromPro Football Rumors
9 hours ago

Jerry Jones: "Of Course" Cowboys Want To Keep George Pickens

Cowboys likely will franchise-tag or extend breakout receiver George Pickens after his career year to keep him from reaching free agency.
Python
fromPythonbytes
10 hours ago

Inverted dependency trees

PEP 814 adds a built-in frozendict immutable mapping to Python to prevent unintended modifications and support reliable immutable dictionaries.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
9 hours ago

daily - 11/24

Out100 honored 100 queer activists, celebrities, and artists; Kathy Griffin was named Advocate of the Year and urged increased political engagement.
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