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US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 hour ago

The U.S. Transportation Department is urging air passengers to be on good behavior

The U.S. DOT launched the "The Golden Age of Travel Starts with You" civility campaign to promote courteous behavior and safety amid rising unruly passenger incidents.
Digital life
fromAol
2 hours ago

Australia's teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad

Australia's social media ban for under-16s threatens to push influencers and advertisers overseas, jeopardizing creators' revenues and the influencer economy.
#digital-nomads
fromIslands
9 hours ago
Digital life

The Most Affordable City In America For Digital Nomads Is An Underrated Midwest Hub - Islands

fromIslands
9 hours ago
Digital life

The Most Affordable City In America For Digital Nomads Is An Underrated Midwest Hub - Islands

more#digital-nomads
Wellness
fromBuzzFeed
7 hours ago

"I Didn't Discover It Until My 40s": Adults Over 40 Are Sharing The Life-Altering Habits They Wish They'd Formed When They Were Way Younger

Older adults adopted healthier habits later in life—improved diet, sobriety, intentional friendships, and reading—leading to better health and well-being.
Wellness
fromwww.bbc.com
20 hours ago

'It sounds dramatic but singing class saved by life'

Joining weekly singing sessions improves breathing efficiency, reduces respiratory symptoms and anxiety, increases mobility, and boosts overall wellbeing for people with lung conditions.
Wellness
fromBustle
1 day ago

This Sexy Pleasure Serum Just Might Land You On The Naughty List

Epiphany's Clit Arousal Serum and Kindra's V products enhance clitoral sensation, lubrication, and vaginal hydration to boost sexual pleasure and orgasm quality.
OMG science
fromFuturism
15 hours 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
6 days 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
5 days 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
fromZDNET
1 hour ago

How to get free Windows 10 security patches on your PC - from now to October 2026

Windows 10 PCs can receive free Extended Security Updates through October 2026 by enrolling with a Microsoft account; EEA customers automatically qualify.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
18 hours ago

Bossware rises as employers keep closer tabs on remote staff

Bossware enables employers to monitor remote employees extensively—tracking websites, applications, keystrokes, and even physical cues—producing activity reports for accountability.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
22 hours ago

CHI hit by spinal op data breach claims

Children's Health Ireland denies wrongful sharing while a manager alleges breaches circulated names and clinical details of children on the spinal surgery waiting list.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 hours ago

Google denies analyzing your emails for AI training - here's what happened

Google denies altering Gmail Smart Features or using Gmail content to train Gemini and says Smart Features settings were not changed.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

Roblox CEO interview gets heated over child safety | TechCrunch

Roblox will require face scans for messaging; CEO Dave Baszuki expressed frustration at repeated child-safety questions and defended the company's age-verification and AI efforts.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
8 hours ago

X's messy About This Account rollout has caused utter chaos

X introduced an 'About This Account' feature showing account creation country and 'based' country; users detected flawed data and reacted critically.
Tech industry
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Tech's AI debt surge cools market fever

Major tech firms must issue trillions of dollars in debt to build AI and data-center infrastructure, heightening credit risk and straining capital markets.
EU data protection
fromDigiday
2 days ago

The EU's Digital Omnibus offers relief for ad tech, but hands more power to Big Tech and AI agents

EU proposes Digital Omnibus to simplify digital rules, reduce administrative burdens, clarify data definitions, and ease compliance for businesses and AI development.
UX design
fromCSS-Tricks
2 days ago

Sketch: A guided tour of Copenhagen | CSS-Tricks

Sketch's Copenhagen update overhauls the UI to align with macOS Tahoe's Liquid Glass aesthetic while using custom fixed sidebars instead of floating glass elements.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
3 days ago

Keyframes Tokens: Standardizing Animation Across Projects - Smashing Magazine

Consolidating and standardizing CSS @keyframes reduces duplication, speeds development, and creates a predictable, maintainable animation system.
UX design
fromFast Company
4 days ago

What if fintech worked for the people who don't download fintech?

A community bank embedded automatic small life-protection into eligible accounts, driving $3.45M protection delivered, deposit growth, higher balances, and increased maximum coverage uptake.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 hours ago

10 Hands-Down Best Breakfast Spots In Long Beach - Tasting Table

Long Beach offers a diverse, affordable breakfast scene from classic comfort diners to modern organic cafes, anchored by longtime family-owned spots like Bake n' Broil.
Artificial intelligence
fromBenzinga
6 hours ago

AI Fever Hits High-Income Consumers - But Not The Rest Of America - Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:ZM), DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH)

High-income Americans rapidly adopt AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, while lower-income households prioritize affordable, value-oriented brands and everyday needs.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 hour ago

The rise (and fall?) of shadow AI

AI-driven coding adoption is spawning governance, detection, and DLP tools to inventory models, control API access, and prevent sensitive data leakage into shadow AI.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 hours ago

Shake Shack Fans Swear By This Fruity Addition To The Cookies-And-Cream Milkshake - Tasting Table

Shake Shack cookies-and-cream shakes can be customized by adding strawberry syrup or mixing with a strawberry shake to create fruity mashups.
Wine
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 hours ago

Legacy in Every Bottle: How 5 generations of the Wente family shaped California wine

Wente Family Vineyards is a fifth-generation Livermore winery combining long family legacy, sustainability, and growing female leadership across viticulture and winemaking.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 hours ago

Weaponized file name flaw allows RCE through glob

A shell-invocation flaw in glob's CLI -c option enables remote code execution on POSIX systems when processing attacker-controlled filenames; update affected glob versions immediately.
#champagne
more#champagne
#youtube
fromEngadget
7 hours ago
Social media marketing

The most popular social media platform among US adults isn't Instagram or TikTok

fromEngadget
7 hours ago
Social media marketing

The most popular social media platform among US adults isn't Instagram or TikTok

more#youtube
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
13 hours ago

As AI marches into art, humanity is a selling point

Generative AI is transforming film, music, and visual art, offering new creative possibilities while threatening jobs and prompting industry resistance.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
10 hours ago

AI is too risky to insure, say people whose job is insuring risk | TechCrunch

Major insurers seek to exclude AI-related liabilities because opaque AI outputs and correlated failures create uninsurable systemic risk from simultaneous, widespread claims.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
4 hours ago

Why the B2B creator economy will revolutionize marketing

Professionals across any sector can become successful LinkedIn creators if they are passionate about their topic and committed to building a community.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
16 hours ago

Daniyal Mueenuddin Reads "The Golden Boy"

Daniyal Mueenuddin reads "The Golden Boy" (Dec 1, 2025); his novel "This Is Where the Serpent Lives" will be published in January.
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
23 hours ago

An alternative to capitalism is possible, at least in comic books

Comics make economic ideas accessible, revealing how neoliberal capitalism shapes work, inequality, and the possibility of alternative economic structures.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
10 hours ago

Beehiiv's CEO isn't worried about newsletter saturation | TechCrunch

beehiiv expanded beyond newsletters to offer an AI website builder, podcast support, and digital product sales in response to creators' demand for more customizable websites and monetization.
Privacy technologies
fromSocial Media Today
1 day ago

Snapchat Begins Informing Australian Teens of Coming Restrictions

From December 10, 2025, Snapchat will lock accounts of Australian users under 16 and require ID verification via k-ID, while legal enforceability remains ambiguous.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

He was just trying to earn a few kopecks': how newly translated stories reveal Chekhov's silly side

Chekhov's early 1880s stories are supremely juvenile, experimental, comical, and previously untranslated, showcasing playful wordplay, nonsense names, and onomatopoeic idiocy.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
23 hours ago

Is Magnite Stock a Buy or Sell After a Member of the Board of Directors Dumped 12,500 Shares? | The Motley Fool

Robert F Spillane sold 12,500 Magnite shares (18.8% of his direct holdings) on Nov 21, 2025 at a weighted average price of $14.22.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Bill Belichick's Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Says She's Suing Sports Reporter Pablo Torre

Jordon Hudson announced she is suing reporter Pablo Torre after reports alleged she was banned from UNC football facilities and appeared in a hot-mic exchange with Bill Belichick.
#hybrid-work
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
1 day ago
Remote teams

Companies have found employees can be just as productive when working remotely. And they're happier too

Hybrid and remote work have become permanent features of the labor market as employers refine flexible arrangements to boost productivity, morale, recruitment, and retention.
fromInc
2 days ago
Remote teams

How to Keep Work From Home Fridays From Getting Too Casual

Remote and hybrid workers work up to 90 fewer minutes on Fridays but add hours midweek—Wednesdays increased from 7h54m to 8h24m—reflecting redistributed time.
fromInc
2 days ago
Remote teams

How to Keep Work From Home Fridays From Getting Too Casual

more#hybrid-work
Media industry
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Did Haney silence critics? No denying stardom of Benavidez, 'Bam'

David Benavidez's dominant win over Anthony Yarde reinforced his pound-for-pound status and sparked debate about replacing Canelo as Mexican boxing's face.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Brave AI assistant Leo adds Trusted Execution Environments

Brave is offering Trusted Execution Environments for cloud AI models in Leo to provide verifiable confidentiality and integrity for user data.
Europe news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day 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.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

Benchmark study reveals social has moved centre stage in the marketing mix

Social media has become a strategic part of marketing but many brands cannot demonstrate ROI and lack invested skills and paid-budget allocation.
Marketing tech
fromAl Bawaba
1 day ago

US Urges judge to break up Google's dominance in its ads empire | Al Bawaba

The U.S. government seeks to break up Google's online advertising business, alleging a decade of illegal control over ad platforms, marketplaces, and pricing.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

EU imposes sanctions on Russian prison officials responsible for death of Ukrainian journalist

The European Union imposed sanctions on Russian prison officials held responsible for the torture and death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna.
Writing
fromBig Think
2 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.
Remote teams
fromBored Panda
2 days ago

25 Best Posts About The Everyday Realities Of Zoom Meetings

Quarantine shifted work to home, driving Zoom adoption and exposing private, awkward moments that are often turned into memes and jokes.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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
3 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
3 days ago
English Premier League

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

fromSoccer News
3 days ago
English Premier League

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

more#chelsea
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.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 hours ago

Bomb threat reported at office of N.H. representative who told military members to disobey illegal orders

A potential bomb threat at Rep. Maggie Goodlander's Concord office prompted a bomb squad response after President Trump suggested execution for sedition; no device was found.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Trump Proclaims Republicans Are More United Than Ever With Lowlifes' Like Marjorie Taylor Green Out of the Way

Donald Trump insulted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and other Republicans while proclaiming party unity and touting GOP accomplishments and membership growth.
SF music
fromSFGATE
3 hours ago

After decamping for New York, San Francisco band makes triumphant return

Cirque du Soleil Echo in San Francisco blends cutting-edge technology, spectacular acrobatics, and hypnotic visuals into a wordless sensory theatrical experience.
Real Madrid
fromSoccer News
5 hours ago

Elche 2-2 Real Madrid: Bellingham levels late to send Alonsos team top - Soccer News

Jude Bellingham's 87th-minute equaliser rescued Real Madrid a 2-2 draw at Elche, moving them one point clear atop LaLiga after a dramatic comeback.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
3 hours ago

Marcus Rashford 'feeling better' ahead of Chelsea test for Barcelona

Marcus Rashford recovered from the flu and returned to Barcelona training, aiming to play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and impact the match off the bench.
Dallas Cowboys
fromInside The Star
9 hours ago

Dallas Cowboys Fantasy Football Preview for Week 12 Inside The Star

CeeDee Lamb is the Cowboys' top fantasy asset against the Eagles; start him, with Javonte Williams and other Dallas options valuable for playoff push.
New York Mets
fromJays Journal
3 hours ago

Blockbuster trade just threw major roadblock in Blue Jays' Kyle Tucker pursuit

The Mets traded Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for Marcus Semien, freeing outfield space and payroll flexibility to pursue additions like Kyle Tucker.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

Own an Android phone? 12 settings I changed to greatly extend its battery life

Twelve simple Android settings changes can significantly extend battery life without noticeably reducing the user experience.
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
3 hours ago

Real Madrid apologize for Jota tribute video mixup

Real Madrid apologized after a tribute mistakenly showed Elche player André da Silva instead of André Silva, who died in a July car crash.
Women
fromESPN.com
3 hours ago

WNBA mock draft: UConn's Fudd is new No. 1 as Wings win lottery

Dallas Wings hold the No. 1 WNBA draft pick again, potentially adding UConn guard Azzi Fudd to pair with Paige Bueckers and boost playoff hopes.
Gadgets
fromGameSpot
2 hours ago

Save $200 On The Lenovo Legion Go S For Black Friday

Significant Black Friday discounts cut prices on Lenovo Legion Go S and MSI Claw handheld gaming PCs at Best Buy, offering portable PC gaming bargains.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Angela Dugalic responds to her coach's challenge, leading No. 3 UCLA past Southern

UCLA's Angela Dugalic responded to coach Cori Close's push to attack the low post, scoring 20 as No. 3 UCLA dominated Southern 88-37.
National Hockey League
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 hours ago

Sharks' Klingberg takes a seat after miscue; Will roster spot be available for young center?

Sharks' defensive depth allows coach Ryan Warsofsky to bench John Klingberg after a positional error that led to Ottawa's go-ahead goal, favoring fresh legs.
Mindfulness
fromBusiness Insider
3 hours ago

I spent 22 years as a military wife. After our divorce, I finally lived the dream we'd planned together.

A military wife reclaimed autonomy through healing, therapy, friendships, and solo travel, choosing independence over fear and learning to live on her own terms.
FC Barcelona
fromBavarian Football Works
3 hours ago

FC Barcelona's Pedri: Jamal Musiala "blows my mind"

Pedri praised Jamal Musiala as a mind-blowing, very good player, highlighting mutual admiration between two young footballing stars and potential future club links.
National Hockey League
fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago

Islanders late shootout heroics salvage double shootout in 1-0 win over Kraken | amNewYork

Islanders defeated the Kraken 1-0 in a shootout, with Bo Horvat scoring and Kyle Palmieri winning it, while David Rittich made all saves.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 hour ago

The Lenovo ThinkPad streak is over - this model breaks a decade-long trend in the best way yet

Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition reimagines ThinkPad with bold, MacBook-like design, excellent display and battery life, but removes TrackPoint and reduces I/O.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Erika Kirk Reveals to Megyn Kelly She Was Praying to God' She Was Pregnant When Charlie Kirk Was Killed

Erika Kirk said she prayed to be pregnant when her husband Charlie Kirk was shot and killed and urged couples not to delay having children.
Film
fromVulture
1 hour ago

Cult Actor Udo Kier Dies at 81

German actor Udo Kier, known for collaborations with Lars Von Trier and roles in cult and mainstream films, has died at 81.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

'They're Killing Civilians': Ukrainians Describe Carnage of Russian War Crimes on '60 Minutes'

Russian forces have committed widespread war crimes, including indiscriminate attacks on civilians and large-scale abduction and Russification of Ukrainian children aimed at erasing Ukrainian identity.
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