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Digital life
fromPsychology Today
5 hours ago

The Impossible Race: When Machines Make Us Feel Behind

Technostress accelerates life to machine speed, causing chronic overload, impaired focus and sleep, and disconnection from human rhythms; recovery requires honoring human pace.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 hour ago

'Scary!': How a stolen phone number helped hackers steal $25K from 86-year-old's bank account

A hijacked landline number enabled identity theft and unauthorized wire transfers, resulting in tens of thousands stolen from an elderly couple's joint Wells Fargo account.
US news
fromBoston.com
6 hours ago

'I snapped': North Adams man accused of murdering parents, arson

A son, Darius Hazard, allegedly assaulted and set fire to his parents' house, killing them; he was arrested and charged with arson and murder.
Wellness
fromVogue
3 hours ago

Office Hours: How Neada Deters Brings Polished Simplicity to Her Work, Wellness, and Wardrobe

Lesse offers clinically advanced, active botanical skincare emphasizing efficacy, simplicity, integrity, and sustainable, scientifically grounded, high-quality formulations rooted in a less-is-more philosophy.
Wellness
fromScary Mommy
12 hours ago

The Wellness Mom Gift Guide: 17 Editor-Loved Picks

Offer wellness gifts that help reduce emotional, mental, or physical burdens through relaxation, recovery, and approachable self-care tools.
Wellness
fromScary Mommy
12 hours ago

15 Great Gift Ideas That Are HSA/FSA Eligible

HSA and FSA funds can buy health-promoting, tax-exempt gifts—sanitizer, massage devices, and sunscreen—using expiring benefits to give useful presents.
Digital life
fromZDNET
17 hours ago

The right way to zip large files on Windows 11 PCs (and why it makes a big difference)

Windows 11 includes built-in tools to compress and extract ZIP files, eliminating the need for third-party compression software.
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
fromTheregister
2 hours ago

HP to sack up to six thousand staff under AI adoption plan

HP Inc will cut 4,000–6,000 jobs and pursue roughly $1 billion in savings by replacing about 10% of staff with AI-driven efficiencies.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
20 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.
UX design
fromUX Magazine
1 day 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.
Privacy professionals
fromMen's Journal
11 hours ago

Jeep, Chrysler, And Dodge Owners Are Getting Pop-Up Ads In Their Cars

Stellantis displays pop-up advertisements inside cars, shown when vehicles are stationary, causing owner frustration and exposing weak US advertising and privacy regulation.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
1 day ago

Design System Culture: What It Is And Why It Matters (Excerpt) - Smashing Magazine

Design system success depends on culture and curation as much as tokens, components, and organization.
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
1 day 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
2 days 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
3 hours ago

How AI will eat your software - 3 ways agents are reshaping tomorrow's workplace

AI agents will replace traditional software, enabling task completion and consuming applications; enterprises must manage integration, governance, and an AI-driven experience layer.
Social media marketing
fromAol
5 hours ago

Lawsuit alleges social media giants buried their own research on teen mental health harms

Major social media platforms knowingly design features that addict teens, prioritizing engagement and ad revenue despite harms to youth mental health and schools.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 hour ago

FBI Reports $262M in ATO Fraud as Researchers Cite Growing AI Phishing and Holiday Scams

Cybercriminals impersonate financial institutions to steal money and sensitive information, enabling account takeover fraud that caused over $262 million in losses this year.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

The 13 Hands-Down Best BBQ Sandwiches In The US - Tasting Table

Restaurants elevate BBQ sandwiches with high-quality meats, creative scratch-made toppings, bold sauces, and fresh sturdy buns for superior sandwich experiences.
Food & drink
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 hours ago

6,000 pies in 24 hours: Inside Bay Area pie shop's epic Thanksgiving pie extravaganza

Heidi's Pies is a family-run San Mateo bakery producing 30 pie flavors, with Victor Caamal baking for 55 years and handling thousands of Thanksgiving pies.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

The Fast Food Chain With Milkshakes So Thick That They're Basically Ice Cream - Tasting Table

Cook Out milkshakes are extra-thick, extra-creamy, offered in dozens of flavors with extensive mix-ins and made with real ice cream and whole milk.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

All-male lineup take top slots at ABC Sydney after Chris Bath's shock departure

ABC Sydney will have an all-male local radio lineup from Breakfast through Drive in 2026 after Chris Bath left and was replaced by Thomas Oriti.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 hours ago

Puffin numbers plummet on conservation islands in concerning' new survey

Puffin breeding pairs on the Farne Islands fell 23% from 50,103 in 2024 to 38,500 this year, prompting calls for long-term monitoring.
Environment
fromAxios
3 hours ago

Ozone layer on track for full recovery after UN treaty "success story"

The ozone layer is recovering due to the Montreal Protocol and declining ozone-depleting substances, but legacy chemicals will delay full Antarctic recovery until the late 2060s.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Cuba condemns aggressive' US stance towards Venezuela as tensions rise

Cuba accuses the United States of preparing a violent intervention in Venezuela and warns US military expansion in the Caribbean threatens regional stability and international law.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Matters
5 hours ago

How to Check Your Website Traffic Without Google Analytics

Use alternatives to Google Analytics—privacy-oriented, simpler web analytics and hosting dashboard or social/referral data—to monitor website traffic and user engagement.
Information security
fromCyberScoop
1 day ago

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.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
13 hours ago

Powering the Future of First-Party Data Activation with Audiences' Hugh Stevens

Brands should activate first-party customer data from cloud-native systems to drive connected, efficient media investment and sustainable business impact.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
14 hours ago

How AudienceMix Is Mixing Up The Data Sales Business | AdExchanger

AudienceMix reduces wasted overlapping audience segments by curating custom, cost-effective data mixes, offering over 8,200 syndicated audiences and an average 65-cent CPM.
Wine
fromBon Appetit
1 day 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.
Wine
fromTasting Table
1 day 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.
Media industry
fromForbes
10 hours ago

Pew Data Reveals Sharp Age Divide In How Americans Get Their News

Age fundamentally determines news consumption: younger Americans mainly read on phones while older adults mainly watch TV, producing a strong generational split.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
9 hours ago

Women Say Gender Skews LinkedIn Results. LinkedIn Disagrees. Why It Matters

LinkedIn denies using demographic signals like gender in feed-ranking, attributing engagement differences to many other profile, network, and activity-based signals.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerworld
12 hours ago

CISA warns against unencrypted messaging

Major messaging platforms are moving toward end-to-end encryption, while authorities warn targeted individuals to assume mobile and internet communications are at risk.
#bot-detection
Wine
fromThesanjoseblog
13 hours ago

Willow Glen Holiday Bubbly Walk Returns This December

Willow Glen’s Holiday Bubbly Walk offers sparkling-wine tastings at over two dozen Lincoln Avenue businesses on December 6, 2025.
Writing
fromHer Campus
8 hours ago

How Content Creation Helped Me Build Confidence and Connections

Anyone can start creating content with a phone camera and willingness, leading to opportunities like PR, personal growth, confidence building, and documenting life.
Social media marketing
fromThe Motley Fool
13 hours ago

Could This Company's AI Investments Finally Pay Off for Shareholders? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms has heavily invested in AI, raising capital expenditures to $70–72 billion this year and planning larger capex growth next year.
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.
Remote teams
fromBig Think
1 day 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.
Remote teams
fromAol
1 day 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.
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
3 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
4 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
4 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.
#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.
Node JS
fromAmazon Web Services
7 hours ago

Node.js 24 runtime now available in AWS Lambda | Amazon Web Services

AWS Lambda supports Node.js 24 (Active LTS until April 2028) with a new TypeScript RIC; callback-based function handlers are no longer supported.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Daily newsletter 11/25

Scouting America faces Defense Department threat over its gender-inclusive name change; the organization says its values remain unchanged.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
5 hours ago

Craig Berube on Joseph Woll's positive impact on the Leafs: "He was so pissed off at me for pulling him the other night, but I like that... He wanted to fight"

Knies, Matthews and Roy finished practice but remain day-to-day; Joseph Woll's return stabilizes the team while line and defensive combinations are being tested.
#manchester-city
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 hours ago

This week in Oakland: tree lighting at Jack London Square, and Sheila E. at Yoshi's

Ladybugs cluster along Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park's Stream Trail each winter; local holiday events include a Jack London Square tree lighting, Sheila E. residency, and a Kehilla craft fair.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
3 hours ago

What Barcelona and Hansi Flick must learn from Champions League humbling against Chelsea

Barcelona lacked effort, physicality and tactical adaptability versus Chelsea, risking early Champions League elimination despite previous world-class standards.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
5 hours ago

Three things we learned from Chelsea 3-0 Barcelona

Barcelona produced a poor, disjointed performance as Chelsea dominated through energy, physicality and tempo, leaving Barca bullied, second-best and suffering one of their worst displays.
SF LGBT
fromsfist.com
5 hours ago

Classic Kitsch Game Show Hollywood Squares' Roars On Stage This Weekend as San Francisco Squares'

A drag-queen-stacked, warped reboot of a tic-tac-toe TV game show will be staged November 29 at the Great Star Theater as a charity fundraiser.
Marketing
fromHubspot
3 hours ago

Forget B2B or B2C: It's time for B2H

Emotional resonance supported by logical proof increases engagement; human cues and small errors can signal authenticity amid rising AI-driven distrust.
Women
fromFast Company
5 hours ago

We need to invest in women's health, not just study it

Women face predictable barriers to timely, equitable healthcare and need convenient, accessible care and research that represents their needs.
National Hockey League
fromEditor In Leaf
4 hours ago

Toronto Maple Leafs must call Canucks about these veterans after Elliotte Friedman's report

The Maple Leafs should pursue veteran Canucks like Kiefer Sherwood or Conor Garland to boost offense and salvage a struggling season.
Liverpool FC
fromRush The Kop
2 hours ago

Is Arne Slot's job in danger? The real answer might surprise you

Liverpool sit 12th after 12 matches, raising doubts about Arne Slot's management despite record spending and high-profile signings.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
4 hours ago

Barry Trotz responds to report that Predators environment is most toxic in NHL: 'I know what toxic is, and I don't feel we're there'

Nashville Predators sit last in the NHL; GM Barry Trotz publicly blamed players, prompting criticism and visible team dysfunction culminating in an immediate blowout loss.
SF music
fromSFGATE
6 hours ago

Reunited '90s San Francisco band to return amid wave of TikTok popularity

4 Non Blondes return to San Francisco after nearly 30 years, propelled by a viral TikTok remix of 'What's Up?' and 'Beez in the Trap'.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
4 hours ago

Samsung T7 SSD Goes for Pocket Change Now, 2TB Drive Selling 68% Off Original Price - Kotaku

Samsung T7 portable SSD: 2TB capacity, up to 1,050MB/s transfers, compact metal build with shock resistance and thermal management, discounted to $168.
Gadgets
fromSan Francisco Chronicle
5 hours ago

Google nears $4 trillion value amid reports of potential deal with Meta

Alphabet nears a $4 trillion valuation driven by AI momentum, potential Meta chip deal, Gemini 3 launch, record revenue, amid antitrust pressures and layoffs.
Film
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

50 Cent's long-awaited Sean 'Diddy' Combs docuseries finally has a Netflix release date

A four-part Netflix docuseries, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, executive-produced by 50 Cent, will premiere Dec. 2 and examines Combs's rise and alleged abuses.
New York City
fromNew York Post
6 hours ago

Brooklyn's dine-and-dash diva may face deportation after staying in NYC despite expired visa: sources

Pei Chung faces theft-of-service charges and an immigration warrant that could lead to detention and deportation for allegedly overstaying her student visa.
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