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Digital life
fromPsychology Today
5 hours ago

Digitally Connected, Emotionally Disengaged

Widespread device use and chatbots increase accessibility and perceived safety but risk distracting, eroding, and replacing meaningful human connection.
Digital life
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
14 hours ago

EFF and 12 Organizations Urge UK Politicians to Drop Digital ID Scheme Ahead of Parliamentary Petition Debate

UK digital ID plan threatens privacy rights, enables mission creep, security risks, discrimination, exclusion, and shifts power from individuals to the state.
Wellness
fromBustle
10 hours ago

"Winter Uglies" Season Is Upon Us - Here's How To Get Your Glow Back

Cold weather and reduced self-care cause dry skin, tired eyes, and appearance changes called 'winter uglies' that respond to simple beauty and mindset adjustments.
Wellness
fromCN Traveller
22 hours ago

10 best sex toys to pack discreetly in your hand luggage

Choose discreet, ergonomic, versatile, and waterproof sex toys; bring them on holiday to reduce stress and reconnect with your body.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

A 79-year-old woman shares her 3-step longevity routine - including 11 workouts a week

Consistent, varied physical activity, social engagement, mental stimulation, and low-intensity cardio support longevity and vibrant health into older age.
OMG science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Harvard scientist believes alien 3I/Atlas could have been sent to 'seed' life on Earth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS shows anomalous comet-like behavior prompting speculation about possible non-natural origins, including deliberate seeding by advanced life.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Day 3 of the 2025 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Galactic Cluster

Galaxy Cluster Abell 209 contains over 100 galaxies about 2.8 billion light-years away whose combined mass gravitationally lenses and stretches background galaxies.
Privacy professionals
fromLe Monde.fr
3 hours ago

How French spies, police and military personnel are betrayed by advertising data

Unregulated advertising-data brokers harvest and resell precise smartphone location data, enabling identification and exposure of French intelligence and other sensitive personnel and their families.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
18 hours ago

GDPR failures in Home Office eVisa rollout in spotlight

The Home Office's digital-only eVisa system has systemic errors and design failures that expose personal data and leave migrants unable to prove lawful status.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
8 hours ago

Lawyers Should Avoid Using Work Computers For Personal Tasks - Above the Law

Lawyers should minimize personal use of work computers to protect sensitive personal information from employer access and unexpected loss of devices.
UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

Thought-shaped UI, sigma () shaped designers, Figma's new DS features

Designers must choose software that represents human thought from the ground up rather than layering thought-shaped interfaces atop existing kludgy systems.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
18 hours ago

Chatbot-powered toys rebuked for discussing sexual, dangerous topics with kids

OpenAI prohibits use of its LLMs to exploit, endanger, or sexualize minors and enforces developer policies, runs classifiers, and investigates suspected API misuse.
UX design
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

Gen Z is leading a visual communication revolution. Here's what leaders need to know

Gen Z's visual-first communication is reshaping work; organizations must adopt visual, collaborative, intuitive tools to unlock Gen Z productivity and future-proof skills.
UX design
fromThe Verge
17 hours ago

YouTube made its video player easier to navigate on TVs

YouTube redesigned the TV watch screen: title moved, Description button added, controls reorganized, and new Multiview and Display Mode features introduced.
EU data protection
fromData Matters Privacy Blog
2 days ago

EU Digital Omnibus: Implications for MedTech Companies | Data Matters Privacy Blog

The European Commission proposed targeted amendments and a Digital Fitness Check to reduce overlap, smooth implementation, and assess cumulative impacts on EU digital regulation.
Marketing tech
fromRAIN News
10 hours ago

RAIN Notes: December 12

MIDiA will host a January webinar revealing 2026 entertainment forecasts across music, video, podcasts, social media, and the creator economy.
Information security
fromForbes
5 hours ago

4.3 Billion Work Profiles Exposed: Scammers Now Know Where You Work

A 16TB unsecured MongoDB exposed nearly 4.3 billion professional records, enabling large-scale, AI-driven social engineering and identity-targeted scams.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Notable bowl game mascots, from Tony the Tiger to Pop-Tarts

College bowl mascots, often tied to sponsors or regional themes, elevate game visibility and become pop culture symbols through notable game facts and social media.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
4 hours ago

Is The Trade Desk Stock a Buy for 2026? Here are 3 Reasons For, and 3 Reasons Against It. | The Motley Fool

The Trade Desk is a high-quality ad tech operator with strong growth and Kokai-driven performance gains, but rising competition complicates investment outlook entering 2026.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

I ate 3,000 meals for my best of London restaurants' list and I hope you disagree with it | Jonathan Nunn

Restaurant lists and ranking culture transformed restaurant criticism into marketing-driven, SEO-friendly listicles, undermining rigorous review and critical standards.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 hours ago

Letters: Nuclear power an expensive boondoggle, not cheap alternative

Nuclear power is an expensive, dangerous boondoggle overtaken by cheaper, safer green energy, while community conservation and land-return efforts restore public hope.
#hailee-steinfeld
fromESPN.com
7 hours ago
National Football League

Bills QB Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld expecting first child together

fromESPN.com
7 hours ago
National Football League

Bills QB Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld expecting first child together

Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
6 hours ago

This Viral "Pregnancy Sub" Has People Absolutely Losing Their Minds, So We Tried It

Jersey Mike's "pregnancy sub" pairs bacon, oil and vinegar, and cherry pepper relish for a zesty, tangy sandwich that delights many, pregnant or not.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
7 hours ago

Joan Crawford Paired Pork Chops With This Tastier Swap For Applesauce - Tasting Table

Joan Crawford topped pork chops with fried apple rings and red onions instead of applesauce, adding dried apple rings for texture and savory depth.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

A shift no country can ignore': where global emissions stand, 10 years after the Paris climate agreement

Paris-driven global commitments accelerated clean-energy deployment, increased investment, expanded electric vehicles, and lowered projected temperature rise.
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Fintech Under Attack

Emotion-driven falsehoods and a deliberate fake-news industry rapidly amplify misinformation, eroding trust and causing serious reputational and commercial harm.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

New York Times reporter pitched Epstein interview on your terms'

A New York Times journalist advised Jeffrey Epstein to proactively give an interview to shape public perception amid sex-abuse allegations before his 2008 conviction.
Environment
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 hours ago

Dense fog advisory affecting North Bay Interior Valleys and East Bay Interior Valleys until Saturday midday

Dense fog advisory for North Bay and East Bay interior valleys until Dec 13, 11 a.m.; visibility can drop to 1/4 mile, causing hazardous driving.
Books
fromPsychology Today
5 hours ago

Charles Dickens and Christmas Carol Creativity

Rhythmic automatic motor activities like walking entrain brain networks, reduce cluttered thinking, and free creativity and calmness.
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 hours ago

How your cat ended up on your lap: A book challenges the history of the domestication of the most popular feline

Cat domestication was a long, complex process spanning millennia, with archaeological finds showing human–cat relationships far earlier than ancient Egyptian domestication.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
18 hours ago

The 2026 Media And Marketplace Trends Brands Can't Ignore

Media buying and e-commerce in 2026 will center on AI-driven precision, first-party data activation, integrated marketplaces, and cross-channel analytics to deliver personalized experiences.
Remote teams
fromForbes
18 hours ago

19 Employers Hiring For Work-From-Anywhere Jobs And How To Find Them

Work-from-anywhere roles provide employees location independence and flexibility while enabling employers to access global talent, leverage time zones, and support outcome-based cultures.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
17 hours ago

If you're fed up with data breaches, this new technology could finally help

Zero-knowledge proof technology enables verification without revealing personal data, promising privacy and security amid widespread data breaches and tokenized financial systems.
Social media marketing
fromInc
20 hours ago

Social Capital: The Best CFOs in the Business Share How They Turn High Follower Counts Into Higher Valuations

Consumer-focused CFOs quantify social media and influencer impact using ROMI, daily tracking, and SKU-level metrics to optimize marketing spend and drive measurable sales.
Privacy technologies
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Cambridge ends contract for license plate cameras after 'breach of trust'

Cambridge terminated its contract with Flock Safety after two license-plate reader cameras were installed without city awareness, citing breach of trust and privacy concerns.
Wine
fromArchitectural Digest
9 hours ago

The Best Champagne Glasses to Toast 2026

Choose flute glasses to preserve carbonation and joyful fizz, or choose coupe glasses to emphasize aromatics and tasting notes when serving champagne.
fromZacks
13 hours ago

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Social media marketing
fromInc
19 hours ago

The Best Brands on Social Media Have This in Common

Brands succeed on social by embracing rapid, imperfect experimentation and cultural relevance rather than chasing polished, risk-averse perfection.
Social media marketing
fromDigital Trends
15 hours ago

I used Nano Banana Pro to create 20 social media posts, the response they got was shocking

Using AI image generation (Nano Banana Pro) with detailed prompts significantly increased LinkedIn engagement and impressions and also boosted Instagram resonance.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
15 hours ago

The French Word You Need For the Holidays

Holiday gatherings blend repetitive social obligations, small talk, and logistical hassles, yet moments of sincere reconnection—retrouvailles—bring relief and renewed familiarity.
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
21 hours ago

This Magical Italian Island Has Dramatic Landscapes, Hot Springs, and Scenic Vineyards

Pantelleria is a volcanic Mediterranean island ideal for restful nature escapes, offering dammusi homes, thermal springs, vineyards, capers, olive oil, and understated luxury.
Wine
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

As a sommelier, there are 5 wines I always have on hand for guests

Keep a versatile selection of wines—Champagne, Italian reds, grocery-store labels, and small family bottles—to suit any meal, occasion, or guest.
#remote-work
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Remote teams

I was wasting hours commuting in LA traffic. Here's how I convinced my manager to let me work from home.

fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Remote teams

I was wasting hours commuting in LA traffic. Here's how I convinced my manager to let me work from home.

Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

I Think This Poem Is Kind of Into You

A stark winter landscape moves from rigid cold and stasis to a sudden, fiery emotional breakthrough through precise, sonorous language and compressed imagery.
Writing
fromIndependent
3 days ago

John Downing: From 'fon poca' to 'burrito' - new Irish dictionary is a milestone in revival of our native language

For the first time, anyone can find definitions of Irish words without relying on English dictionaries.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy ready to send revised peace plan to US DW 12/09/2025

Ukraine plans to send an updated peace plan to the United States while Zelenskyy engages European and Vatican leaders amid ongoing military developments.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Belgium rejects EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Belgium rejected using frozen Russian assets as collateral for a reparations loan, citing major economic, financial and legal risks and potential legal action.
#liverpool
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Belarus weather balloons force repeated closures of Lithuania's main airport

Belarus-launched balloons repeatedly closed Vilnius airport, causing major disruptions and prompting Lithuania to call the incidents deliberate hybrid attacks amid Belarus-Russia tensions.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 hour ago

Warriors instant analysis: Steph Curry's magnificent night not enough to lift Golden State past Wolves

Warriors lost 127-120 to Timberwolves despite Steph Curry's 39-point return; Timberwolves' frontcourt dominated and late stops sealed the win.
fromEfficient Coder
7 hours ago
Python

A Pythonista's Guide to the 2026 Code Rush | EfficientCoder

Python remains dominant in AI and data, but needs companion languages for high-performance and scalable systems as efficiency demands rise.
Film
fromGameSpot
1 hour ago

Exclusive Halloween 4K Steelbooks And Box Sets On Sale For Lowest Prices Yet

Amazon is offering limited-time discounts on Amazon-exclusive 4K Steelbook Editions and multi-movie Halloween 4K collections, including newly released Steelbooks.
National Hockey League
fromEditor In Leaf
4 hours ago

How does the Quinn Hughes trade affect the Maple Leafs?

The Quinn Hughes trade elevates the Minnesota Wild’s contention level while having little immediate impact on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ status.
New York City
fromCbsnews
7 hours ago

NYC leaders unveil $1 billion plan to transform Coney Island Boardwalk

A $1 billion investment will renovate the Coney Island Boardwalk with year-round attractions, storm resiliency, and 1,500 housing units including 25% affordable housing.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
1 hour ago

Redmi confirms the Note 15 5G's battery capacity

Redmi Note 15 5G pairs a 108MP main camera with a 5,520 mAh battery, 45W charging, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 6.83-inch AMOLED display, 8GB/256GB.
SF music
fromFuncheap
6 hours ago

2025 Union Square's Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 6th Night

San Francisco marks 50 years of the giant public menorah with an eight-night Union Square festival of nightly lightings, music, community events, and honored leaders.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
3 hours ago

Heartbreaker: Lincoln gives up TD in last minute, loses 6-AA state final

Valley Center defeated Lincoln-San Jose 36-35 with a 78-yard, five-play final drive and a successful extra point, sealed by a last-play interception.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
5 hours ago

'What's he doing down there?' man disappears for hours inside sewer in Dyker Heights

A man descended into a Dyker Heights sewer around 8:30 p.m. and remained underground for about five hours, prompting resident alarm and a police search.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 hours ago

Armie Hammer: Hollywood's canceled cannibal heartthrob comes back laughing at himself

Armie Hammer has quietly rebuilt his career through limited exposure, selective projects, and humor despite past scandal and professional exile.
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
44 minutes ago

Guardiola, a great generation, and dogs called John and Charles

Bernardo Silva has played 400+ games under Pep Guardiola, won six Premier Leagues, and reflects on passion, family, standout matches and World Cup ambitions.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
7 hours ago

SGA: Thunder 'absolutely' want NBA wins record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder prioritize championships while embracing the pursuit of historic regular-season success, including the 73-win record.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 hour ago

Late San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee honored at City Hall with new bust

San Francisco replaced a bust of anti-Chinese mayor James Phelan with a statue of Ed Lee, honoring its first Asian American mayor and housing reforms.
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