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Blue Sky
fromFuncheap
4 hours ago

SF's Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)

Max out your ski or snowboarding skills with House of Air's Adult Slopestyle Workshop - designed to push your limits in a controlled, high-energy environment. Beginners and seasoned free skiers and boarders alike will make rapid improvement with our expert instruction and guidance. In this workshop, students will work with Olympic trampolines, an airbag, and a custom launchpad to practice aerial tricks, spins, and flips, and grab techniques
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
12 hours ago

Make It a Happy New Year With 3 Easy Resolutions

Two or more hours per week outdoors in natural environments significantly improve health and psychological well-being by increasing positive emotions and reducing negative feelings.
Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
7 hours ago

Do Your Parents Have a Screen-Time Problem?

Older adults increasingly develop phone-dependent habits that reduce attention and family connection, paralleling concerns about children's device-driven behavior.
Digital life
fromCybercultural
1 day ago

What the Internet Was Like in 2003

In 2003 blogging, RSS, social networking, and digital media services matured, with Google and Apple driving mainstream adoption and monetization.
Digital life
fromInsideHook
20 hours ago

The QR Code Menu Is a Total Vibe Killer

Physical menus enhance dining by preserving tactile pleasure, reducing screen intrusion, and signaling attention to detail compared with QR-code menus.
OMG science
fromBig Think
20 hours ago

The simplest explanation for ultra-high-energy cosmic rays

Earth continuously intercepts a diverse cosmic-ray flux, including protons, antiparticles, and heavy nuclei, sometimes reaching energies well above the expected GZK cutoff.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

Is the Klein Bottle the Perfect Holiday Gift for Math Fans?

A Mobius strip is a nonorientable band with a single surface and edge, producing unique mathematical, physical, and practical implications such as slower-wearing conveyor belts.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
45 minutes ago

AWS adds hybrid cloud storage support for Nutanix

AWS added support for Nutanix AHV in Storage Gateway, enabling AHV hypervisor integration with Amazon S3 for hybrid cloud storage.
UX design
fromMedium
13 hours ago

The consequences of inaction: One of the best arguments for design

Facts alone do not motivate teams; designers must frame problems with context, emotion, and narrative to drive action.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

Designing the 3 layers of AI context

LLM context should be managed as layered human memory—semantic, working, and long-term—to preserve conversation continuity, relevant history, and evolving meaning.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
1 day ago

Giving Users A Voice Through Virtual Personas - Smashing Magazine

AI can turn scattered user research into functional personas that provide consolidated, multi-perspective, on-demand user feedback to inform decisions across an organization.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Atlantic
4 hours ago

Companies' 'Wrapped' Features Keep Getting Weirder

Year-end wrap-ups have proliferated across apps, turning users' personal activity data into entertaining recaps while exposing extensive tracking and data monetization.
EU data protection
fromThe Hacker News
15 hours ago

Passwd: A walkthrough of the Google Workspace Password Manager

Passwd offers a Google Workspace–focused, zero-knowledge enterprise password manager providing AES-256 encryption, centralized admin controls, granular permissions, audit logs, and compliance readiness.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Europe gets serious about cutting US digital umbilical chord

Europe's digital sovereignty is undermined by reliance on US cloud infrastructure and the US CLOUD Act, creating legal conflicts that prevent GDPR-compliant data control.
Food & drink
from48 hills
1 hour ago

Good Taste: Fantastic food moments of 2025 - 48 hills

Local newcomer restaurants offer standout sandwiches, bagels, tacos, and burgers with inventive ingredients and exceptional execution, making them must-try dining options.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 hours ago

14 Of The Best Restaurants In The Great Lakes Region, According To Customer Reviews - Tasting Table

Great Lakes Region offers abundant recreational activities and a diverse culinary scene featuring local specialties and acclaimed restaurants like Mabel Gray.
Major League Baseball
fromDodgers Nation
2 hours ago

Clayton Kershaw Calls Dodgers Dominance 'Good For Baseball'

Dodgers' sustained dominance has driven record viewership and defenders argue that dominance fuels passionate fandom and growth for baseball.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
3 hours ago

The impact of social media on public relations

Social media transforms PR into continuous, direct, content-driven engagement that requires strategic planning, integrated creative skills, and resources to manage reputation and exploit opportunities.
Artificial intelligence
fromGSMArena.com
2 hours ago

Samsung teases The First Look 2026 CES launch event for TVs, monitors, appliances

Samsung will unveil AI-integrated TVs, monitors, and home appliances at CES, featuring Bespoke AI refrigerators with Google's Gemini and a robot vacuum with camera.
Major League Baseball
fromBlueJaysNation
8 months ago

Blue Jays: Brendon Little and his role for next season: is he in or out of the circle of trust?

Brendon Little led MLB with 79 appearances for the Blue Jays in 2025 but showed marked second-half and postseason decline, leaving his 2026 role uncertain.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Ukraine war briefing: Pope Leo expresses great sadness' at Russian rejection of truce calls

Pope Leo XIV called for a global Christmas Day truce; Russia apparently rejected it while massive Russian drone-and-missile attacks killed civilians and damaged infrastructure.
Books
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago

Books to get your mind and feet dancing * Oregon ArtsWatch

Photographic books and archival coaching projects preserve choreography, illuminate choreographic intent, and reveal why people dance across professional, recreational, and therapeutic contexts.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
14 hours ago

Account-Based Marketing: The Future Of Precision-Driven B2B Growth

Account-based marketing (ABM) is essential for B2B growth, enabling precise, intelligence-driven targeting to allocate resources to high-potential accounts.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
19 hours ago

Critical n8n Flaw (CVSS 9.9) Enables Arbitrary Code Execution Across Thousands of Instances

Critical RCE vulnerability CVE-2025-68613 in n8n can allow authenticated users to execute arbitrary code; apply patches immediately or restrict workflow editing.
Remote teams
fromFortune
16 hours ago

Remote work is officially dead: 3 days in the office is the new norm, says CEO of the world's biggest recruiter-except for 'very special' talent | Fortune

Remote work is becoming a status symbol reserved mostly for top performers with specialized skills, while most employees shift to hybrid office schedules.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
22 hours ago

Ad Tech Briefing: Big Tech won 2025 (even when it lost)

Google recalibrated ad strategy in 2025, retreating on Privacy Sandbox and cookies while accelerating AI integration and YouTube TV-style monetization.
Remote teams
fromForbes
14 hours ago

How To Become A Better Team Player In A Dispersed Team Framework

Intentional, empathic behaviors and conscious attention are essential to build trust and engagement in dispersed hybrid and remote teams.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
14 hours ago

Why Sports Is The Fastest Way To Break CTV's Programmatic Ceiling | AdExchanger

Programmatic CTV buys deliver precise targeting and cost-efficiency but lack unified national presence; direct buys—especially in live sports—provide fast, large-scale reach and contextual impact.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 day ago

I thought a privacy screen protector was a great idea - until I put one on my Galaxy S25 Ultra

A two-way privacy screen protector preserves on-axis clarity while blocking side views but can interact with auto-brightness and cause unexpected dimming.
Information security
fromTheregister
9 hours ago

21K Nissan customers' data stolen in Red Hat raid

About 21,000 Nissan customers had personal data exposed after unauthorized access to a Red Hat-managed server, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and partial emails.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
11 hours ago

Two Chrome Extensions Caught Secretly Stealing Credentials from Over 170 Sites

Two malicious Google Chrome extensions named 'Phantom Shuttle' intercept traffic, inject credentials, act as MITM proxies, and exfiltrate data after paid subscriptions.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
16 hours ago

Dear Pepper: Slaying the Self-Doubt Dragon

Frequent journaling can be both therapy and a legitimate path to memoir; questioning whether the work is self-serving or intended for readers is normal.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
17 hours ago

What drives people to work during the holidays

Many office and remote workers continue working through Christmas–New Year's due to client demands, managerial behavior, time-sensitive tasks, and job-security fears.
Books
fromBustle
10 hours ago

The Best Books We Read This Year

Favorite books of 2025 span genres and eras and left lasting impressions long after the final page.
Wine
fromLondon On The Inside
16 hours ago

Stable Wines Review | "Goodbye Horses and The Dreamery Team Open Another Banger"

Stable Wines is a candlelit basement wine bar in Islington offering expertly selected low-intervention wines, a short changing menu of snacks, and mostly walk-in service.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 day ago

How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android - and why it's a must for security

Private DNS on Android encrypts DNS queries to prevent network eavesdropping and tracking, improving privacy and online security.
Social media marketing
fromInc
13 hours ago

How Meta's Link Limit in Facebook Posts Will Cost Small Business Marketers

Meta is testing a limit that allows Facebook business accounts only two free external links per month, requiring a Meta Verified subscription for more.
fromZacks
11 hours ago

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Social media marketing
fromChron
4 hours ago

H-E-B's happiest employee alleges social media ban by grocer

H-E-B employee Zarita Robinson was told to stop posting her joyful, in-store TikTok videos, ending a popular local H-E-B content presence.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

The hill I will die on: Ignore the haters, TK Maxx is actually quite good | Hannah J Davies

TK Maxx offers affordable, eclectic, quality goods that provide small joyful treats despite occasional messiness.
Writing
fromBustle
1 day ago

The Author Of 'Hamnet' Once Got An Hour-Long Voice Note From Chloe Zhao

Maggie O'Farrell and Chloé Zhao condensed a 400-page novel into a 100-page screenplay, blending Zhao's voice-note-driven approach with O'Farrell's solitary, prose-focused sensibility.
Wine
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

What To Look For If You Want A Buttery Chardonnay - Tasting Table

Buttery chardonnays gain creamy, buttery flavor primarily through malolactic conversion, producing aromas of brioche, ripe yellow apples, and pears.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,394

Ukrainian and Russian strikes killed civilians, devastated energy infrastructure leaving 180,000 without power across regions, and Russia deployed a new Oreshnik hypersonic missile.
Wine
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
5 days ago

Wine Trends for 2026 - San Francisco Bay Times

Wine trends for 2026 include preservation technology, low/no-alcohol options, and Zebra Drinking habits that support varied, moderated consumption.
#liverpool
more#liverpool
Node JS
fromInfoWorld
1 hour ago

Deno adds tool to run NPM and JSR binaries

Deno 2.6 adds dx, an npx-equivalent tool to run NPM and JSR package binaries while preserving Deno's security model and performance.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
3 hours ago

Pedri gives his verdict on Hansi Flick's famous high line at Barcelona

The manager transformed club professionalism, instilled a German character, fostered a family-oriented daily environment, and provided tactical guidance leading to a successful unexpected defensive system.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
2 hours ago

Dak Prescott and Cowboys players participated in Christmas bonuses for team staff

Cowboys players pooled money to fund holiday bonuses for team staff, with Dak Prescott urging generosity, while the team appeared on HBO's Hard Knocks.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 hour ago

Barcelona cools interest in Marc Guehi as Premier League giants circle - report

Marc Guéhi is attracting strong interest from top European clubs while Barcelona hesitates due to wage limitations and Crystal Palace prepares for his likely exit.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
3 hours ago

Is XRP the Most Undervalued Crypto in 2026? The Case for $5 and Against It

XRP may be undervalued given rising transaction throughput, institutional ETF-driven token lockups, and shrinking exchange inventories despite a large circulating supply.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 hours ago

Craig Berube on the Leafs snapping their slump ahead of the break: "We're going to have a better Christmas, I guess, if you like Christmas"

Maple Leafs beat Pittsburgh 6-3 to reach 16-15-5; coaches are reviewing power-play responsibilities while scoring returned and players regained form.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
1 hour ago

Game Review: William Nylander leads the way, Maple Leafs get badly needed win over Penguins ahead of Xmas break

Chris Tanev’s return and William Nylander’s breakout performance energized the Maple Leafs, improving defense, puck movement, and providing a timely offensive boost.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
30 minutes ago

OnePlus Turbo is now rumored to get a global launch

OnePlus will debut a Turbo series phone with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, likely global, featuring a 9,000 mAh battery and 165Hz 1.5K OLED.
#contemporary-painting
more#contemporary-painting
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
1 hour ago

Ryan Leonard dekes Rangers defender out of his skates, springing himself on breakaway

Ryan Leonard returned from injury and energized the Capitals with a deke-drawn penalty, two points, and two secondary assists in the second period.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

In a world of AI, the smartest leaders lead with heart

Deepening self-awareness anchors leaders, enabling empathetic decision-making, stronger teams, and human-centered leadership alongside technological advances.
New York City
fromCbsnews
3 hours ago

Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue bus lane redesign sparks optimism and concern

Center-running bus lanes and boarding islands on Flatbush Avenue aim to speed buses, improve safety, and serve many transit-dependent residents while raising accessibility concerns.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
59 minutes ago

Samsung's new 6K monitor can project in 3D without requiring glasses - but this model's more shocking

Samsung unveiled five Odyssey gaming monitors including the 32-inch Odyssey 3D: a glasses-free 6K, real-time eye-tracked display with 165Hz (up to 330Hz) performance.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 hour ago

Here are some new movies and shows to catch up on over the holidays

Holiday streaming highlights: Avatar: Fire and Ash and Percy Jackson season two on Disney+, early Taylor Swift docuseries episodes, plus Deborah Roberts' new book.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 hour ago

What is Bluetooth 6.0? Why the newest audio connectivity standard is such a big deal

Bluetooth 6.0 introduces universal device tracking, reduced latency, and improved connection efficiency, but headphones and earbuds have been slow to adopt the new standard.
National Basketball Association
fromWiz of Awes
3 hours ago

A concerning Cam Whitmore development just emerged for the Wizards

Cam Whitmore has been sidelined indefinitely with an upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, requiring a prolonged recovery and halted development activities.
Marketing
fromBored Panda
5 hours ago

18 Influencers That Deserved The Public Shaming They Got

Influencers who demand rather than negotiate face public backlash and must adapt strategies or risk losing potential customers.
Marketing
fromUrban Milwaukee
2 hours ago

Murphy's Law: The Remarkable Growth of Mueller Communications

The PR profession has shifted from traditional media-relations models toward diversified, strategic communications and data-driven services rather than disappearing entirely.
Marketing
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 hours ago

How outsourced audit teams protect brand standards across national retail networks - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Consistent, impartial retail auditing across stores and regions preserves brand reliability and customer confidence by ensuring repeatable operational standards.
National Basketball Association
fromRaptors Rapture
1 hour ago

Raptors' questionable business decisions have sparked a volatile storm

The Raptors likely overpaid for Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl, raising concerns about roster construction, market distortion, and long-term value relative to alternatives.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
5 hours ago

Brooklyn father of 2 who didn't want second car killed riding scooter to work: wife

Ilya Perloff, 41, a Brooklyn physical therapist, died after colliding on his electric scooter; his wife said he refused to get a second car.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Former EU commissioner and activists barred from US in attack on European tech regulators

U.S. State Department barred five Europeans with visa bans, accusing them of leading efforts to pressure tech firms to censor American viewpoints.
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