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US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

SNAP was restored, but many indigenous Americans still struggle with food insecurity

Federal shutdown threats to SNAP forced tribal programs and families to scramble for alternative food aid, exposing high food insecurity among Native American communities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
10 hours ago

4 dead and 10 wounded in shooting at banquet hall in Stockton, California

Four killed and ten wounded in a targeted shooting at a Stockton banquet hall family gathering; suspected shooter remains at large and authorities seek tips.
#remote-work
fromQuartz
7 hours ago
Digital life

The best U.S. cities for remote workers in 2026

Top U.S. cities for remote workers in 2026 balance affordability, strong digital infrastructure, high remote-worker share, coworking density, and local amenities.
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Remote teams

They wanted more flexibility to work from home. Here's how 7 people made it happen.

Employees can secure flexible, often near-exclusive remote-work arrangements by requesting exceptions, reducing commute stress while maintaining productivity and occasional in-person connection.
more#remote-work
Wellness
fromFortune
4 hours ago

This Cisco exec's 7-day weeks and 18-hour days throw his work-life balance out of whack-but he makes two things non-negotiable | Fortune

Jeetu Patel maintains relentless work hours but enforces strict guardrails—no meetings before 9 a.m. and family exceptions—to protect focus and balance.
Wellness
fromBustle
18 hours ago

50 Easy Little Tweaks That Instantly Make You Look Hotter

Small, targeted beauty and accessory products deliver immediate confidence boosts without overhauling your entire routine.
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
7 hours ago

AI video slop is everywhere, take our quiz to try and spot it

Verify online videos with simple checks; avoid assuming everything is fake or real and be wary of emotionally manipulative content.
OMG science
fromBustle
2 hours ago

Your December Astrology Forecast

December 2025's astrology calms prior chaos and sparks inspiration, with a Gemini full supermoon, Sagittarius stellium and Capricorn season shift supporting new-year planning.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week 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.
Privacy professionals
fromForbes
1 hour ago

This Is When Microsoft Starts Telling Your Boss If You're Not At Work

Microsoft Teams will automatically set and report users' work location based on connected Wi‑Fi, rolling out January 2026 and controllable by admins (off by default).
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
6 hours ago

4 tips to help you maintain a healthy credit rating

Credit enables economic mobility like homeownership but also fuels exploitative lending and debt; understanding its benefits and pitfalls can reduce harm.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 hours ago

Revealed: West London authority using drones to 'spy' on residents

Hammersmith and Fulham plans to deploy drones to support enforcement, joining many councils building UAV fleets and raising privacy and airspace safety concerns.
UX design
fromBuzzFeed
6 hours ago

People Are Sharing The Most Absurd Places They've Been Asked To Tip

Tip prompts are increasingly appearing in places with no service, provoking frustration as tips remain crucial income for many low-paid US workers.
EU data protection
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

Preparing for the removal of third-party cookies

Marketers must prioritize consented first-party data and first-party cookies for targeting and measurement as third-party cookies are phased out.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

EU 'Chat Control' proposals should be red flag to businesses everywhere

Proposed rules risk allowing client-side scanning and voluntary message monitoring by Big Tech, undermining privacy, transparency, and corporate confidentiality across Europe.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 days ago

GrapheneOS bails on OVHcloud over France's privacy stance

GrapheneOS is leaving OVHcloud servers due to concerns about France's digital privacy stance, potential encryption backdoors, and data sovereignty risks.
UX design
fromFortune
3 days ago

How to stop 'death-by-measurement' from killing your product's vision | Fortune

Clear visionary direction plus executional excellence must be protected from fragmented measurement-driven processes that divert teams and degrade user-focused products.
UX design
fromTreehouse Blog
4 days ago

UX Design: Create Human-Centered Digital Experiences

UX design enables non-coders to create clear, accessible, and enjoyable digital experiences by understanding user needs and using information architecture, wireframing, and prototyping.
National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
1 hour ago

Commanders are running into a tough lesson the Broncos figured out early

Broncos' continuity and offensive-line investment sustained Bo Nix's success; Commanders' injuries, uneven offensive-line pay and weak complementary units contributed to Jayden Daniels' decline.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,375

Massive Russian missile and drone strikes and reciprocal Ukrainian naval and drone attacks caused civilian casualties, widespread power outages, and disrupted energy infrastructure.
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
3 hours ago

Patriots' shocking record exposes the unexpected heroes helping to drive their rise

The Patriots' rapid rebuild under Mike Vrabel pairs Drake Maye's elite offense with a solid, injury-hit defense crucial for achieving AFC goals.
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago

Ralphs? Stater Bros.? Albertsons? We've found the supermarket king of fried chicken

High-quality fried chicken often appears in unassuming grocery and convenience locations, with flavor and juiciness varying widely between stores.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
5 hours ago

LinkedIn debuts AI tools for B2B marketers, launches playful Nancy Kerrigan campaign

B2B marketers face intense short-term ROI pressure, prioritize budgets for new-business generation, and are rapidly adopting LinkedIn's new ad formats and generative AI tools.
Food & drink
fromBoston.com
4 hours ago

5 restaurants we're excited to try in December

Acapella by X in South Boston pairs live music with international tapas and limited mains, emphasizing an elevated, dress-to-impress dining experience.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Books We Love: These were NPR staffers' favorite plot-driven books of 2025

NPR's 'Books We Love' presents about 380 staff-recommended titles, showcasing diverse, plot-driven and thematically rich books like Emma Pattee's Tilt.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
4 hours ago

ChatGPT's third year rewrites the rules of work

AI greatly accelerates expert tasks and shifts human roles toward managing AI, disadvantaging inexperienced workers and demanding new managerial and domain skills.
Remote teams
fromForbes
46 minutes ago

Why Hybrid Work Changes The Annual Review

Evaluate employees solely by measurable outputs rather than office attendance or input metrics, because hybrid work makes input and output separate domains.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
6 hours ago

LinkedIn rolls out new relationship intelligence tools for B2B marketers and sellers

LinkedIn launched Relationship Explorer in Sales Navigator using first-party data and Personas to help marketers and sellers identify and target ideal contacts and leads.
Media industry
fromFortune
46 minutes ago

'You're going to be screaming into the void. You're going to be useless': 21-year-old aspiring journalist reveals Gen Z hatred, apathy about media | Fortune

Teens increasingly distrust news media, viewing journalists as biased or unethical, which undermines public trust and discourages engagement and future journalism careers.
Food & drink
fromSerious Eats
16 hours ago

Paulie Gee's Five Must-Eat Pizzas Across NYC

Paul Giannone led a five-borough pizza crawl sampling his favorite pizzerias, highlighting distinct styles like Joe & Pat's thin-crust Staten Island pie.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
7 hours ago

Thrive Capital partner says he can't think of a single company he's invested in that laid off engineers because of AI tools

AI is augmenting engineering jobs rather than replacing them, increasing productivity without widespread engineer layoffs.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
6 hours ago

Joan Silber Reads "Safety"

Joan Silber reads 'Safety' (Dec. 8, 2025); subscribe on major platforms and sign up for the weekly Books & Fiction newsletter; Silber has nine fiction books and major awards.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
5 hours ago

I lead product strategy at a creative agency and use AI 'hallucinations' to come up with ideas for brands

An ad agency built RYA, an AI trained on audience data to produce original, data-grounded creative ideas while embracing imaginative hallucinations to keep ideas fresh.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
5 hours ago

Five Books to Read on Your Next Flight

Plot-driven thrillers and compact, fragmentary novels make ideal airport reading by passing time and keeping readers engaged during long waits.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Rising Tide protest: climate activists stop three ships from entering world's largest coal port in Newcastle

Activists blocked multiple coal ships at the Port of Newcastle during Rising Tide protests, demanding an immediate phase-out of coal and gas.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
6 hours ago

Joan Silber on Friendship in a Fractured World

Two childhood friends' diverging lives intersect around historical displacement, comedy as contrast, and a narrator's deliberate cultural distance.
Social media marketing
fromBuffer
2 weeks ago

Sharing videos through Buffer

Social networks require specific video file sizes and formats; uploaded videos are converted to MP4 H.264 at up to 1280x720, and thumbnail generation affects upload time.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
17 hours ago

Jacob Misiorowski Extension Talks Reportedly Yet To Gain Traction

Brewers must decide on extending Jacob Misiorowski despite elite velocity, limited innings, and injury risk; contract extension shows little progress.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Water shortages could derail UK's net zero plans, study finds

Decarbonisation and industrial growth could create significant regional water deficits, potentially undermining the UK's ability to meet net zero targets.
Wine
fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

The Champagne Brand You Are, Based On Your Zodiac Sign - Tasting Table

Champagne styles reflect terroir, grape blends, and house identity, allowing astrological archetypes to guide Champagne-house matches for personal taste.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
1 hour ago

The Eloquence

The media frantically reports the collapse of civilization while losing sensory connection, mistaking narrative for history and erasing personal grief.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Shopping for Christmas bargains? Beware the spray and pay' parcel delivery fraud

Spray-and-pay SMS delivery scams trick shoppers into paying fake redelivery fees and hand criminals bank details after major shopping events.
Social media marketing
fromBuzzFeed
12 hours ago

People Are Calling Out Things That Used To Be "Good" Until They Became Too Popular

Everyday affordable pleasures and bargains are becoming less accessible due to rising prices, commercialization, and influencer-driven demand.
Information security
fromAol
1 hour ago

Facebook Marketplace Scams To Watch Out For in 2026

Facebook Marketplace has hundreds of millions of buyers and widespread scams; verify listings and avoid untraceable payments such as gift cards or wire transfers.
Major League Baseball
fromJays Journal
1 hour ago

3 contracts the Blue Jays need to get more value from in 2026

The Blue Jays need greater on-field value from high-priced players like Anthony Santander in 2026 after injuries and a down 2025 season.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The WIRED Guide to Digital Opsec for Teens

Use operations security (opsec) to minimize personal data exposure online and ensure secrecy and availability of accounts and digital activities.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Remote Desktop Solutions That Fit Growing Businesses

SMEs increasingly prefer cloud-based or hybrid virtual desktop alternatives over legacy VDI due to lower cost, simplified licensing, and easier deployment.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 day ago

Geo-restrictions getting in the way? Unblock your Premier League streams this weekend with this amazing Black Friday VPN deal from Surfshark

Surfshark VPN offers an 87% Black Friday discount, enabling secure, geo-unrestricted Premier League streaming worldwide with two-year plans plus three free months.
Wine
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Get A Bottle Of Wine Chilled Fast With One Simple Hack - Tasting Table

Adding salt to an ice-water bath lowers the freezing point and rapidly chills a wine bottle, often cooling it in about five minutes when agitated and insulated.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Move over, Murdoch: will Lord Rothermere be Britain's most powerful media mogul?

Lord Rothermere has acquired the Telegraph titles after renewing a decades-long family pursuit of British newspapers, reinforcing his family's centre-right media consolidation ambitions.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities search properties linked to Zelenskyy's chief of staff Europe live

Authorized anti-corruption searches targeted properties linked to President Zelenskyy's chief of staff Andriy Yermak amid a broader probe into alleged state-level corruption.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Former Ukip MEP denies taking money to promote Russian interests

David Coburn denies accepting money linked to a campaign promoting Russian interests after messages mentioned him following Nathan Gill's bribery conviction.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
2 days ago

The Numbers Game: Arsenal out to extend lead over Chelsea in Stamford Bridge tussle - Soccer News

Arsenal lead the Premier League by six points with Chelsea second; both enter the London derby buoyed by recent dominant Champions League victories.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
2 days ago

Its certainly looking up for resurgent Forest, says Dyche - Soccer News

Nottingham Forest have three straight wins, are unbeaten in five, out of the Premier League bottom three and optimistic heading into December fixtures.
Wine
fromBon Appetit
2 days ago

The Best Black Friday Wine Refrigerator Deals to Keep Your Bottles at Their Best

Wine refrigerators provide controlled, UV-protected storage to preserve wine flavor and are available in single-zone, dual-zone, and beverage-center models across sizes and budgets.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
1 week ago

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

Chelsea can move to second with a win at Turf Moor; Burnley face a relegation fight and have not beaten Chelsea in 11 matches.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

A teenager redrew the Alabama voting map and it's now state law

Accessible redistricting data and mapping software enable individuals, including students, to draft state legislative maps that courts can adopt and that affect electoral districts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Virginia Democrat wins seat in state legislature by taking on datacenters

John McAuliff won a Virginia legislative seat by appealing to affordability concerns and local impacts of datacenters while distancing from national partisan language.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

Commentary: What a scandal! (Or not.) How things have changed

Political controversies now often cause only temporary setbacks as changing public attitudes and rapid news cycles reduce the career-ending impact of many transgressions.
#golden-state-warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
13 hours ago
Golden State Warriors

Warriors' late run allows them to survive vs. Pelicans in first game without Steph Curry

Warriors won 104-96 without Stephen Curry as Jimmy Butler led with 21 and Gary Payton II scored 19 and grabbed 11 rebounds.
fromESPN.com
17 hours ago
Golden State Warriors

Sources: Warriors have space to sign Seth Curry

The Golden State Warriors signed veteran guard Seth Curry for the rest of the season, reuniting him with brother Stephen despite roster cap limits.
more#golden-state-warriors
#maple-leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
17 hours ago
National Hockey League

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Pittsburgh Penguins - Game #25 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Maple Leafs refreshed by William Nylander's return aim to avoid losing ground in the Eastern playoff race against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
fromTheLeafsNation
14 hours ago
National Hockey League

4 takeaways from Leafs-Penguins: Hildeby, balanced attack comes alive in most complete win of year

Maple Leafs recorded their most comprehensive win of the season, with standout contributions from offense, defense, and goaltending including a high-velocity Auston Matthews goal.
fromTheLeafsNation
14 hours ago
National Hockey League

4 takeaways from Leafs-Penguins: Hildeby, balanced attack comes alive in most complete win of year

more#maple-leafs
#new-york-rangers
fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago
New York Rangers

Rangers fail to build off momentum from 3 straight wins in loss to Lightning | amNewYork

Rangers lost 4-1 to Tampa Bay, revealing offensive talent but inconsistent performance, poor late-game defense, and heavy shot disadvantage.
fromBlue Seat Blogs
3 hours ago
New York Rangers

Rangers Recap: Jekyll and Hyde - Blue Seat Blogs

The New York Rangers display severe home-road inconsistency and roster/management choices suggest the team may require a major teardown to become competitive.
more#new-york-rangers
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

How the Guardian ranked the 100 best female footballers in the world 2025

The world's top 100 female footballers for 2025 are ranked using votes from an expanded international jury of current and former coaches and players.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
16 hours ago

Beloved former Warrior Kevon Looney welcomed back to Bay Area: So many memories'

Kevon Looney transitioned from long-time Warriors role player and locker-room leader to a Pelicans visiting player, remembered for rebounding, durability, and mentorship.
New York Mets
fromwww.amny.com
1 hour ago

Framber Valdez to Mets?: Making sense of the noise | amNewYork

Mets pursue a six-year, $200 million deal for Framber Valdez to bolster a faltering starting rotation.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
3 hours ago

Arne Slot explains decision to drop Mo Salah for the trip to West Ham United

Liverpool’s title defense falters as poor form, ageing stars and underperforming signings leave manager Arne Slot rotating the squad to regain results.
Dallas Cowboys
fromInside The Star
5 hours ago

The Hall of Fame Quarterback Dak Prescott Is Quietly Becoming Inside The Star

Dak Prescott’s play style, efficiency, and career trajectory most closely resemble Hall of Famer Steve Young.
Dallas Cowboys
fromInside The Star
23 hours ago

Cowboys' recent surge has Philadelphia looking in the rear view mirror Inside The Star

Cowboys' post-bye defensive reinforcements sparked a three-game winning streak and put the team within striking distance of the NFC East lead.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
2 hours ago

Barcelona outraged by referee's performance in win vs Alaves | Barca Universal

Barcelona won 3-1 but protested referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias after two assistant red cards and unreviewed penalty incidents, leaving Hansi Flick alone next match.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
56 minutes ago

Barcelona star seen as a key option in makeshift role as he earns coaching staff's confidence | Barca Universal

Gerard Martin has transitioned into Barcelona's left-sided centre-back, enhancing buildup play, activating the team from the back and improving left-side defensive structure.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
6 hours ago

Palmieri injury could force Islanders trade

Kyle Palmieri's season-ending injury forces the Islanders to consider acquiring a top-six forward to maintain playoff hopes while avoiding reckless trades.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
8 hours ago

German firms split on how to deal with far-right AfD DW 11/29/2025

Germany's business community is divided over whether to engage with the far-right AfD, balancing debate against risks of legitimizing extremist positions.
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
2 hours ago

Inside the factory where NYC's food carts get ingredients

New York's breakfast-cart industry sustains the workforce but is fragile due to supplier concentration, early shifts, and a contested permit system gaining political attention.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
7 hours ago

Google Pixel's marketing VP says she was once a lifelong iPhone user

Pixel aims to become the AI device by integrating Gemini across Google apps to markedly boost consumer productivity and creativity versus competitors.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
12 hours ago

This $195 Lenovo tablet is an unbeatable deal during Black Friday - especially if you travel often

Lenovo Tab Plus is a compact, affordable 11.5-inch tablet with an integrated kickstand and eight JBL speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos, on sale for $195.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

Rams vs. Carolina Panthers: How to watch, start time, prediction and odds

Rams hold the top NFC seed and face a potential trap against the 6-6 Panthers while managing the distraction of being Super Bowl favorites.
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