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US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 hours ago

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's National Guard deployment to Portland

A federal judge temporarily blocked federalization of 200 Oregon National Guard members because the government failed to demonstrate that Portland protests amounted to a rebellion.
US news
fromESPN.com
7 hours ago

'Tamed the Lions': UCLA's post-upset caption leads top trolls from college football Week 6

UCLA upset No. 7 Penn State 42-37, fueled by Nico Iamaleava's five touchdowns, with the program celebrating via a mascot-trolling social-media post.
US news
fromwww.espn.com
3 hours ago

College Football Playoff predictions: Who's most likely to make the field - ESPN

Miami's win over Florida State and upsets of top teams reshuffle College Football Playoff projections, elevating Miami, Oregon, and Ohio State among top contenders.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Way past its prime: how did Amazon get so rubbish?

Online platforms systematically degrade by prioritizing business customers and extracting value, turning user-focused services into monetized, degraded products in a predictable three-stage process.
Digital life
fromFlowingData
1 day ago

Passed peak social media, maybe

Young people's social media time plateaued and is slightly declining, while North American usage keeps rising above two and a half hours daily.
Wellness
fromYoga Journal
1 day ago

Your Weekly Horoscope, October 5-11, 2025: Reclaiming the Life You Want

October 5–11 brings intense mental clarity, emotional illumination, and transformative shifts driven by Mercury in Scorpio and a Full Moon in Aries.
Wellness
fromMail Online
12 hours ago

'I died and came back to life... now I have the power to heal others'

A 19-year-old Air Force trainee experienced a near-death encounter with Jesus and now claims healing abilities in his hands to help others.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
16 hours ago

The Internet Is Going To Crash "In A Big Way" And Experts Say You're Not Ready

Prepare for regional or national internet and electrical outages by maintaining backup food, water, batteries, power, and alternative internet access methods.
OMG science
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

October Has 6 Night Sky Wonders Including a Supermoon and 2 Meteor Showers

October's night sky offers visible meteor showers, planet–moon conjunctions, the Milky Way core near the horizon, and peak northern lights activity.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Scientists Say They May Have Just Detected a Wormhole From Another Universe

GW190521 may be an echo from a black hole merger in another universe that briefly formed a postmerger wormhole connecting to ours.
OMG science
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Fireballs Seen In Evening Sky Thursday Over the Bay Were Just More Space Trash From Elon Musk

Disposable Starlink debris reentered over the Bay Area around 7:45 PM, producing a multi-piece fireball-like trail widely observed across the region.
Tech industry
fromWGB
19 hours ago

Call Of Duty On Game Pass Reportedly Cost Microsoft $300m In Lost Sales

Putting Call of Duty on Game Pass cost Microsoft an estimated $300 million in lost console and PC sales.
Tech industry
fromFortune
11 hours ago

Ford CEO Jim Farley hopes AI will help blue-collar workers, but 'it's hard to say that today' | Fortune

AI data center investment can create many blue-collar jobs, but automation history and a roughly one-million worker shortage may limit productivity gains.
Tech industry
fromFortune
20 hours ago

Jeff Bezos agrees with OpenAI's Sam Altman: We're in an AI bubble. But Amazon's founder says the benefits will be 'gigantic' | Fortune

An AI bubble exists but, as an industrial bubble, it can drive innovation and deliver large societal benefits despite investor losses and short-term company failures.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
18 hours ago

ICE wants to build a 24/7 social media surveillance team

Contractors will compile dossiers from social media and commercial databases to support ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations arrests under tight deadlines and AI-enabled tools.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
22 hours ago

The head of Instagram swears the app isn't listening to you. But here's what it is doing.

Instagram does not listen to users' microphones to serve ads; ad targeting relies on user activity, advertiser-shared data, social signals, and prior ad exposure.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

Opaque systems, future of wearables, generative design, the agentic AI shift

Human-like conversational AI fosters misplaced trust, undermines critical thinking, and creates a self-reinforcing feedback loop increasing user reliance.
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

I Tested 5 AI Tools on 10 Real UI Design Prompts-Here's What Actually Works in 2025

First-pass AI design outputs vary widely; some tools produce usable, accessibility-aware UI solutions while others only generate aesthetic mockups.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 days ago

Legal Practice Board of Western Australia begins notifying data breach victims - DataBreaches.Net

Legal Practice Board of Western Australia is notifying individuals after Dire Wolf ransomware accessed additional health, financial, and personal data, including legal practitioners' information.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
2 days ago

Intent Prototyping: A Practical Guide To Building With Clarity (Part 2) - Smashing Magazine

Designers should use Intent Prototyping to convert explicit intent into live, testable prototypes, preventing ambiguity and reducing design debt.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Online attackers take Renault UK customer data for a joyride

Renault UK customer data was exposed after a third-party supplier's systems were hacked, including personal and vehicle identification details.
EU data protection
fromEuractiv
4 days ago

Ireland's data scandal put homes, clinics, and bases on the map - for sale | Euractiv

Weak GDPR enforcement in Ireland allowed near-real-time phone location data of tens of thousands to be sold online, enabling tracking from sensitive sites back to likely homes.
Marketing tech
fromCity AM
2 hours ago

Youtube bets on AI ads as viewing habits evolve

YouTube dominates UK connected TV viewing with 47.9m adult users and delivers AI-driven ad formats promising automated optimisation and higher reported ad spend returns.
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
18 hours ago

Patriots have a major problem brewing with too many struggling starters

Patriots show promise with Drake Maye and defensive signings, but inconsistent play and veteran struggles jeopardize their AFC playoff chances.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Kudu, London W1: I've found a new way to enjoy bread and butter' restaurant review

South African restaurant Kudu relocates to Marylebone, serving braai-driven, live-fire dishes that combine homespun flavors, bold condiments, and refined presentation.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
58 minutes ago

Shock in Gaza as Trump appears to welcome Hamas response to US peace plan

Hamas issued a qualified acceptance of key elements of Trump's proposal, agreeing to hostage-release terms and technocratic governance while leaving many points unanswered.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

US envoys head to Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks as Trump says we are very close' to deal

US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff travel to Egypt to finalize hostage release terms and negotiate a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Food & drink
fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago

Conor McGregor's brewery was locked up by landlord for months over rent debt claims

Forged Irish Stout faces legal and financial disputes over alleged €240,000 debts and rent, yet resumed brewing and secured international distribution deals.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
7 hours ago

The Complex (But Worth It) Outback Steakhouse Hack For A Hearty Rice Bowl - Tasting Table

Outback menu items can be combined to create customized rice bowls by ordering rice, choosing proteins and veggie sides, and adding sauces.
Books
fromIndependent
2 hours ago

Dr Marie Cassidy: 'If I was going on Mastermind, my specialist subject would be death'

Marie Cassidy, former state pathologist, is now a best-selling crime novelist and occasional reality television personality with a public persona distinct from her private self.
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 hours ago

Woody Allen: As long as there is freedom of speech, there will be humor'

What's With Baum mirrors Manhattan-set neurotic comedy, depicting a fictional writer facing familial rivalry, relocation, and a #MeToo assault accusation while retaining comic tone.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
14 hours ago

Research Identifies the Right Way to Write

Handwriting, orthographic knowledge, fine motor skills, and early sensory-social experiences shape brain development and foundational literacy and attention outcomes in children.
Social media marketing
fromGeeky Gadgets
1 day ago

7 ChatGPT Prompts to Skyrocket Your Social Media Game Overnight

ChatGPT streamlines social media growth by generating tailored content, summarizing complex materials, analyzing performance metrics, and speeding creative workflows to increase engagement.
#remote-work
fromFinanceBuzz
1 day ago
Remote teams

13 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay at Least $90,000 a Year

Multiple high-paying roles—including product management, data science, web development, and digital design—can be performed remotely and often pay $90,000 or more annually.
fromsilive
1 day ago
Remote teams

Looking for a work-from-home job? There companies are hiring, study says

Many large employers continue to offer permanent hybrid or remote-first work arrangements with flexible, manager-approved remote policies.
fromsilive
1 day ago
Remote teams

Looking for a work-from-home job? There companies are hiring, study says

more#remote-work
Media industry
fromRAIN News
2 days ago

RAIN Notes: October 2, 2025

PodRoll launched Video Promos to insert short-form promotional videos into Apple Podcasts feeds; CoHost released a Top 75 Thought Leaders in Podcasting list.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
10 hours ago

A breach every month raises doubts about South Korea's digital defenses | TechCrunch

South Korea's fragmented government response and talent shortage leave cybersecurity reactive and unable to protect its highly digital society and critical infrastructure.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
20 hours ago

Apple and Google Pull ICE-Tracking Apps, Bowing to DOJ Pressure

Surveillance technologies, enforcement expansions, and emerging defense measures are creating increased privacy, safety, and civil‑liberties risks across travel, consumer tech, and immigration.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Tim Dowling: II love books but can't remember anything about the ones I've just read

A father experiences sudden validation when his eldest son accepts his book recommendation, prompting hope and a sense of a new era in their relationship.
Information security
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

DevOps Quantum Leap: Emerging Use Cases of Quantum-Safe Cryptography

Integrate post-quantum cryptography into CI/CD pipelines now to protect secrets, APIs, and cloud infrastructure from future quantum attacks.
Marketing tech
fromDigital Trends
1 day ago

Harness the power of email marketing with Mailchimp: Sign up for a free trial!

Mailchimp uses AI-driven email marketing and automations to help businesses create personalized campaigns, target customers, and increase conversions.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
23 hours ago

Even Zuck isn't immune to his own advertising algorithm. We asked stylists to weigh in on his Instagram shopping habit.

Mark Zuckerberg buys much of his clothing through Instagram ads, and Instagram generated over $32 billion in ad revenue in 2024.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
13 hours ago

Anker offered Eufy camera owners $2 per video for AI training | TechCrunch

Anker paid Eufy users $2 per theft video and encouraged staged recordings to build AI training data, creating privacy and security risks.
Wine
fromTasting Table
10 hours ago

Is Vintage Champagne Worth The Splurge? What To Know Before You Buy - Tasting Table

Vintage Champagne comes from a single exceptional harvest, is aged longer than nonvintage bottles, and commands high prices because of rarity and extended aging.
Environment
fromeLearning Industry
12 hours ago

World Animal Day 2025: 4 Ways Companies Can Honor Animals Year-Round

World Animal Day promotes compassionate, year-round animal welfare, recognizing animal sentience and urging organizations to implement ongoing protections and humane practices.
Privacy technologies
fromBusiness Insider
21 hours ago

Telegram's CEO explains his philosophy for using a phone as little as possible - and allocating 11 to 12 hours for sleep

Pavel Durov allocates 11–12 hours of sleep to generate ideas, avoids morning phone use to reduce distraction, and prioritizes strong data privacy protections.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
18 hours ago

Humans Just Pushed Earth across Another 'Planetary Boundary'

Earth has crossed multiple planetary boundaries, including ocean acidification, endangering ecosystems, human livelihoods, and over three-quarters of Earth's life-support systems.
Writing
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Alison Bechdel, cartoonist: We've gotten so polarized in the United States that we're unable to see each other's humanity'

A graphic novel explores artistic success, the compromises of capitalism and aging ideals, and the difficulty of concentrating amid modern political and media overload.
Social media marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 day ago

Growing Importance of Social Media Management in the Digital Era - Social Media Explorer

Strategic social media management is essential for maintaining relevance, fostering engagement, and managing risks across multiple platforms in a fast-changing digital landscape.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

10 Ways Recruiters Leverage Social Media To Find And Engage Top Talent

Social media enables recruiters to build authentic relationships, showcase company culture, and engage candidates to broaden reach, strengthen employer branding, and improve hires.
Wine
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Winery Belair-Monange / Herzog & de Meuron

Bélair-Monange winery in Saint-Émilion integrates sustainable production and visitor reception to meet future winegrowing needs within the UNESCO-listed town.
Remote teams
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 day ago

'In Praise of the Office': Wharton's Peter Cappelli on why he's in favor of return-to-work

Returning to the office boosts collaboration and performance; employers should adopt equitable return-to-office policies to maximize results in hybrid work.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

These Are the Wildest, Juiciest Poems You'll Ever Read

Wild blackberries inspire poets through vivid sensory detail, texture, flavor, and associations with memory, death, and loss of innocence.
Wine
fromThe Infatuation
2 days ago

Chambers - Review - Tribeca - New York - The Infatuation

Chambers in Tribeca is a wine-forward bar offering seasonal small plates, about 20 by-the-glass wines, affordable draft pours, and a convivial marble-bar atmosphere.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Greetings from Kyiv, where you might stumble across Zelenskyy taking a stroll

Kyiv's Maidan sparked two mass revolutions against Kremlin influence, reshaped Ukrainian politics, and helped propel Volodymyr Zelenskyy into leadership and wartime prominence.
English Premier League
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
5 days ago

Sources: Premier League club leading contender to sign Marc Guehi, it's not Liverpool

Marc Guehi is likely to leave Crystal Palace in January with multiple top clubs including Tottenham, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City and United interested.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

With no guarantee of U.S. weapons, Ukraine races to make its own

Ukraine is rapidly expanding a domestic drone industry producing low-cost disposable and higher-end reusable drones to offset depleted Soviet-era stockpiles and reduced U.S. assistance.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal: What Were The Main Talking Points As The Gunners Mount A Sensational Last-Gasp Comeback At St. James' Park? - Soccer News

Arsenal mounted a late comeback to beat Newcastle 2-1, moving within two points of Liverpool and demonstrating strong mental resilience.
English Premier League
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

GOAL USA's The Rondo podcast connecting American soccer fans | amNewYork

GOAL USA's The Rondo hosted large Premier League watch parties at The Ground NYC, featuring interactive fan engagement, British food, and a strong local soccer community atmosphere.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea

German and Swedish fighters intercepted and monitored a Russian IL-20M reconnaissance plane that entered neutral Baltic Sea airspace after NATO scrambled quick reaction alert forces.
France news
fromThe Good Life France
50 minutes ago

Autumn in France newsletter - The Good Life France

Traveler exploring southern France—Grasse, Côte d'Azur, Vaucluse—captures autumn scenes, vineyards, picturesque villages, and local superstitions while sharing updates on Instagram.
New York Knicks
fromNewsday
8 hours ago

Knicks' OG Anunoby impresses by 'playing right way'

Knicks won 112-104 in Abu Dhabi preseason as OG Anunoby returned, scoring 13 and helping stabilize the likely starting lineup.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

How the German government is going all in on AI DW 10/05/2025

German government plans to cut bureaucracy costs 25% by 2029, expand online public services, and integrate AI across government, courts, visas, and export support.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 hours ago

Suspect in shooting death of San Francisco Urban Alchemy worker makes 1st court appearance

Joey Alexander, an Urban Alchemy worker, was fatally shot outside San Francisco Public Library after asking a man to stop using drugs; community demands justice.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
5 hours ago

Craig Berube on whether Easton Cowan is NHL-ready after preseason: "We have decisions to make, but he showed us enough to say he's ready"

Team played hard and controlled much of the game, but undisciplined penalties allowed Detroit to rally; Robertson and Cowan impressed and Hildeby showed improvement.
Marketing
fromClickUp
1 hour ago

Marketing Strategies for Restaurants: How to Retain Customers

Build deep customer loyalty by creating meaningful experiences, personal connections, and consistent marketing to turn casual diners into regulars.
New York Knicks
fromNewsday
8 hours ago

Mike Brown aims to get Knicks up to speed

Mike Brown blends analytical innovation with basketball history to implement a faster Knicks offense that prioritizes mental toughness over pure physical speed.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
7 hours ago

Hungary: Banned Pride march draws thousands DW 10/05/2025

Several thousand people defied a police ban to hold a Pride march in Pecs, Hungary, protesting government restrictions and anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
Real Madrid
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 hour ago

Sources: Real Madrid keeping close eye on Chelsea star impressing this season

Real Madrid are monitoring Moises Caicedo as a powerful, ball-winning midfielder who could complement Jude Bellingham, but any move faces significant contractual and squad-balance hurdles.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
11 months ago

Which German autumn personality type are you?

People in Germany adopt distinct seasonal coping personalities in autumn and winter, such as becoming morning grouches, hibernating, or pursuing autumn hobbies.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Gisele Pelicot to attend appeals court as man convicted of raping her contests verdict

Gisele Pelicot will attend an appeal trial in France as one convicted rapist appeals, after surviving years of drug-facilitated gang rapes orchestrated by her ex-husband.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
2 hours ago

Gavin McKenna's first NCAA goal is a game-winner, taunts Arizona State students with 'forks down' salute afterward

Gavin McKenna scored the game-winning power-play goal for No. 5 Penn State, marking his first collegiate goal and celebrated with a 'forks down' salute.
National Hockey League
fromPuck Prose
4 hours ago

The NHL should be discouraging the violence between the Lightning and Panthers

More than 300 combined preseason penalty minutes demand NHL Department of Player Safety intervention to prevent dangerous, unnecessary hits that risk player health.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
5 hours ago

I Always Thought Cheating Was Unforgivable. Then A Friend's Affair Made Me Question Everything.

Persistent verbal denigration, surveillance, and coercive control can produce chronic anxiety and compliance in intimate partners.
#miami-heat
more#miami-heat
Arts
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 hours ago

mamluks as master designers: louvre abu dhabi exhibition unveils their artistic legacy

Mamluk rulers evolved from slave soldiers into cultural innovators whose richly geometric, vividly colored art influenced metalwork, manuscripts, textiles, ceramics, and contemporary design.
New York City
fromCbsnews
4 hours ago

NYPD releases sketch of missing child from Brooklyn

An 11-year-old nonverbal Black boy is missing from Brownsville; his mother was taken into custody after a wellness check revealed blood in the refrigerator.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
3 hours ago

Here's Your Horoscope For Sunday, October 5

Emotional Pisces moon prompts confronting relationship needs early; Jupiter eases tensions later; spend the evening alone for gentle self-care before the full moon.
Education
fromwww.latimes.com
2 hours ago

High school football: Saturday's scores

Multiple Southern Section high school football teams earned decisive wins across league, intersectional, and 8-man matchups, producing several high-scoring and lopsided results.
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