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US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

Church Nativity scenes add zip ties and gas masks to protest immigration raids

Some churches transformed Nativity scenes to depict the Holy Family as refugees confronting ICE enforcement, provoking praise, outrage, and institutional pushback.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
15 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
1 day 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
20 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
1 day 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
2 days 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
6 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
13 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.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
7 hours ago

I work in AI security at Google. There are some things I would never tell chatbots.

Treat AI chatbots like public postcards: avoid sharing sensitive personal data and use reputable tools to minimize privacy and security risks.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
5 hours ago

My husband and I decided not to post our son's face on social media. It has its challenges, but we think it's worth it.

Parents avoided posting their newborn's face online to protect the child's future consent and limit risks like identity theft, bullying, and an imposed digital narrative.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 day 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.
UX design
fromMedium
5 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.
UX design
fromFast Company
1 day 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
1 day 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
3 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.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 hours ago

CISA Adds Actively Exploited Sierra Wireless Router Flaw Enabling RCE Attacks

Critical unrestricted file-upload vulnerability in Sierra Wireless AirLink ALEOS routers (CVE-2018-4063) allows authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Independent
6 hours ago

Should you 'accept' or 'reject' all cookies? An expert explains

Cookies store browsing data to enable convenience and targeted advertising; accepting or rejecting them changes website functionality and personal privacy.
#belarus
National Football League
fromESPN.com
16 hours ago

Patriots or Broncos: Breaking down the race for the AFC's No. 1 seed

The Denver Broncos and New England Patriots are tied 11-2, each on 10-game winning streaks, competing for the AFC's top seed and first-round bye.
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
3 hours ago

New Patriots weakness could be the break the Bills have been waiting for

Patriots rebuilt front seven improved run defense to third, but recent games show vulnerability allowing 50-yard rushers ahead of Bills matchup.
Marketing tech
fromRAIN News
21 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.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

This extraordinary story never goes out of fashion': 30 authors on the books they give to everyone

Books make enduring, meaningful gifts that foster reflection and connection to place, exemplified by The Living Mountain, Stoic meditations, and philosophical critiques of modernity.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
5 hours ago

Anthropic's Chief Scientist Says We're Rapidly Approaching the Moment That Could Doom Us All

Humanity must soon decide whether to let AI self-train, risking an intelligence explosion that could bring breakthroughs or uncontrollable danger.
Media industry
fromIndia Currents
1 hour ago

URL Media Receives $5M Knight Grant

URL Media received a $5 million Knight Foundation grant to scale a multi-revenue model strengthening Black and Brown community media's financial and operational sustainability.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
3 hours ago

Should You Buy The S&P 500's Worst-Performing Stock in 2025? | The Motley Fool

The Trade Desk's stock plunged 66.2% in 2025 amid slowing revenue growth, margin compression, and a high valuation that left little room for earnings misses.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
14 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.
Media industry
fromAxios
4 hours ago

Joy Reid's next act: building her own media empire

Black journalists are building independent media platforms because corporate outlets constrain coverage and fail to protect them amid legacy media cuts and political pressure.
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
2 hours ago

People Are Sharing Restaurants That Have Been Forgotten, And My Taste Buds Still Yearn For Them

Permanent closures of beloved local or chain restaurants provoke strong nostalgia and emotional loss tied to meals, routines, and regional identity.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours 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
17 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.
Food & drink
fromYahoo Life
2 days ago

Brooklyn pasta spot named America's favorite Italian restaurant for delivery by DoorDash - but just how fresh is the fare?

Forma Pasta Factory became America's top Italian delivery spot by prioritizing quality control, limiting delivery range, and adapting menu and packaging for pandemic-era delivery.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
7 hours ago

To Fully Appreciate the Brilliant New Knives Out, It Helps to Understand the Subgenres It's Riffing On

Wake Up Dead Man revives the locked-room 'howdunit' tradition, featuring an apparently impossible stabbing and explicit homage to John Dickson Carr's The Hollow Man.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours 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.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 hours ago

Met Office issues new danger to life' warning as parts of UK brace for 13cm of rain

Severe flooding risk across northern England and southwest Scotland with amber alerts, heavy persistent rain, 50–130mm expected, and strong winds exacerbating conditions.
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
20 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.
Social media marketing
fromInc
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
2 days 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
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.
#liverpool
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
5 hours ago

NY Islanders expect Jonathan Drouin back versus Tampa Bay; no update on Horvat

Bo Horvat remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury, while Jonathan Drouin is expected to return to the Islanders' lineup Saturday.
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
16 hours ago

Kylian Mbappe fit for Real Madrid vs. Alaves, Xabi Alonso's crucial game

Kylian Mbappé is fit to play for Real Madrid at Alavés; Xabi Alonso faces scrutiny after one win in five LaLiga matches.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 hours ago

YouTube phenom Ms. Rachel says LGBTQ+ people are welcome in her classroom - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ people gain political influence, build families, and demand dignified, affirming treatment while facing legal challenges and rising visibility.
#stephen-curry
fromESPN.com
17 hours ago
Golden State Warriors

Curry medically cleared, will start against Wolves

Stephen Curry is medically cleared and will start Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves with no minutes restriction.
fromESPN.com
17 hours ago
Golden State Warriors

Curry wows with 39 in return, but Dubs stumble

Stephen Curry returned to score 39, but defensive lapses and offensive inefficiency resulted in a 127-120 loss, dropping the Warriors to 13-13.
fromEfficient Coder
17 hours ago

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

Look, we know the truth. Python is the best language ever written. It reads like English, it runs the AI revolution, and it doesn't force us to worry about memory pointers or semi-colons. But even I have to admit: the industry in 2026 is getting crowded. The "job market is brutal" chatter isn't wrong. While we sit comfortably at the top of the TIOBE index, the ground is moving. New tech is pushing for raw speed and type safety, and "just knowing Python" might not be the golden ticket it was five years ago. So, how do we-the whitespace-loving, bracket-hating crowd-stay on top? We don't abandon ship. We fortify.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Try these 4 Android battery tips to keep your Google Pixel running longer than ever

Android 16's Battery Health shows battery condition and capacity, helping users know when capacity falls below 80% and a replacement may be needed.
#barcelona
Dallas Cowboys
fromInside The Star
1 hour ago

What do the Cowboys need in Week 15 to keep playoff hopes alive? " Inside The Star

A Dallas loss to Minnesota, combined with several other results, would eliminate the Cowboys from the wildcard and bring Philadelphia closer to the division.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
6 hours ago

Gear News of the Week: Android Gets Emergency Live Video, and the Pixel Watch 4 Supports Gestures

Android phones can stream encrypted live video to emergency dispatchers during calls or texts; Pixel Watch adds Double Pinch and Wrist Turn gesture controls.
National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
3 hours ago

Salary cap in question, diminishing returns, and a plea for more hockey trades: Leaflets

NHL teams are active in trade negotiations before the Holiday Roster Freeze, while cap growth is contested and Toronto faces pressure to recoup costly trades.
Arts
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 hours ago

Italian Duo Creates Neon, Stainedglass Pop Illustrations With Thick Black Lines And Explosive Colour Reimagining Cult Movies And Icons

Collection showcases diverse contemporary visual art across illustration, collage, concept, mural, and design disciplines with themes of surrealism, nostalgia, politics, humor, and emotional portraiture.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
6 hours ago

It took too long but Pat LaFonatine finally earned his spot in NY Islanders history

Pat LaFontaine is finally inducted into New York Islanders Hall of Fame, honoring his prolific scoring, community ties and overdue reconciliation with the franchise.
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