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Wellness
fromApartment Therapy
3 hours ago

I've Tested Dozens of Hand Soaps - These 7 Leave My Skin Feeling So Soft All Winter

Non-drying hand soaps that smell pleasant or are unscented keep hands soft and prevent tightness or irritation during cold weather.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

Cash App debuts a new AI assistant that answers questions about your finances | TechCrunch

Cash App launched Moneybot AI to analyze finances, added Bitcoin discovery and USD-to-Bitcoin payments, and updated customer benefits and stablecoin support.
Wellness
fromInsideHook
18 hours ago

The Best Heavy-Duty Moisturizers for Winter

Richer, occlusive-yet-absorbent moisturizers that repair the skin barrier and deeply hydrate are essential for maintaining skin health during cold, low-humidity months.
Wellness
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why career development feels impossible for parents-and what they can do

Parents have only two hours weekly for personal development due to caregiving duties, causing stalled growth and burnout.
OMG science
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Blue Origin delays second New Glenn launch again due to solar storms | TechCrunch

Solar activity prompted Blue Origin to delay New Glenn's second launch due to potential effects on the NASA-bound ESCAPADE spacecraft.
OMG science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Scientist believes 3I/Atlas 'acceleration might be the technological signature of an internal engine' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

3I/Atlas is an interstellar object showing unusual behavior, including non-gravitational acceleration and an unexpected blue color possibly from artificial or natural sources.
OMG science
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

How to see the biggest supermoon of the year over London on Bonfire Night

The Beaver Supermoon on November 5 will be the closest, largest, and brightest full moon of 2025, appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter.
EU data protection
fromTechzine Global
7 hours ago

Kyndryl takeover of Solvinity leads to Dutch sovereignty scare

Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity raises concerns about Amsterdam's digital autonomy, data protection, municipal contract effects, and potential exposure under the US CLOUD Act.
Tech industry
fromComputerworld
5 hours ago

Synopsys to eliminate 10% of staff following Ansys integration

Synopsys will cut about 10% of its global workforce—up to 2,800 jobs—while integrating its $35 billion acquisition of Ansys.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 hours ago

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Stock Price Prediction for 2025: Where Will It Be in 1 Year

Microsoft's strong AI and cloud growth, gaming revenue, and large cash reserves support sustained long-term growth despite recent stock volatility and workforce reductions.
#ai-infrastructure
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EU data protection
fromeuronews
6 hours ago

Ireland launches investigation into Elon Musk's X on content moderatio

Ireland's media regulator is investigating whether X provides effective internal complaint handling and complies with the EU Digital Services Act, with fines and agreements possible.
UX design
fromLogRocket Blog
3 hours ago

A PM playbook for failing fast: What (and what not) to do - LogRocket Blog

Maintain rapid learning while managing experiment risk through a simple tiered rubric, consent, monitoring, staged rollouts, and clear ownership to protect users and trust.
Privacy professionals
fromIT Pro
4 hours ago

The changing language of cyber: communicating with the board

Cyber-attacks can sharply reduce sales and cause multibillion-pound downstream costs, while cybersecurity budgets often lag rising threats and require strategic board investment.
UX design
fromLukew
3 hours ago

LukeW | How Design Teams Are Reacting to 10x Developer Productivity from AI

Design teams shift toward post-build UX alignment as AI-driven developer productivity enables far faster feature delivery.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The EU has let US tech giants run riot. Diluting our data law will only entrench their power | Johnny Ryan and Georg Riekeles

European regulators plan to weaken the GDPR, undermining digital sovereignty and enabling US tech giants to dominate Europe's AI and data markets.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
2 hours ago

IAB Tech Lab unveils Agentic RTB Framework to boost real-time ad trading efficiency | MarTech

ARTF standardizes agentic interoperability to cut RTB latency up to 80%, enabling faster, richer programmatic bidding and supporting emerging AI-agent protocols.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
10 hours ago

Over 46,000 Fake npm Packages Flood Registry in Worm-Like Spam Attack

A massive spam campaign flooded the npm registry with over 46,000 fake packages using an IndonesianFoods worm to inundate the ecosystem for likely financial gain.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 hours ago

The IAB Tech Lab Releases Its First Framework For Agentic Ad Buying Standards | AdExchanger

Containerization and multi-agent frameworks aim to reduce latency and enable agentic programmatic media buying by hosting buyer and seller code within shared infrastructure.
Food & drink
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
2 hours ago

Where to find Sonoma County's coziest restaurants this winter

Sonoma County restaurants offer cozy interiors, warming comfort foods, and specialty beverages to brighten cold, soggy winter days.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
7 hours ago

Digest: ITV Launches Linear TV Solution and Joins TikTok Pulse Premiere; Reddit Reels in Advertisers with Interactive Ads

ITV launched Live Addressable + for linear TV targeting, joined TikTok Pulse Premiere; Reddit introduced Interactive Ads; Microsoft mandated a behavioural analytics tool for publishers.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Keys to Creating a Highly Effective Workplace Team

Clear goals, defined roles, trust, and open communication build teams that collaborate effectively, increase productivity, and reduce bottlenecks.
Food & drink
fromBoston.com
2 hours ago

5 best new restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston (Nov. 13, 2025)

Greater Boston's dining scene is expanding in 2025 with diverse restaurant openings, rebrandings, new concepts, and a brewery taproom coming to Woburn.
Food & drink
fromGrub Street
4 hours ago

The Best Food of 2025

Distinctive new and relocated eateries, allergen-free baked goods, inventive cocktails, and standout Jamaican patties defined notable New York food highlights.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 hours ago

Social Media Strategy For 2026: Treat Your Content Like A TV Series

Treat social media content like a TV series: produce serialized, contextually relevant, short-form, brand-aligned content to compete for attention amid rapid trend replication.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 hours ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Cisco 0-Days, AI Bug Bounties, Crypto Heists, State-Linked Leaks and 20 More Stories

Cyberattack techniques continually evolve, requiring defenders to accelerate detection, mitigation, and collaboration to protect users and systems.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

TalkTV sacks Mike Graham over vile' social media post

Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism; TalkTV presenter Mike Graham was dismissed after failing to cooperate over an offensive social media post.
Information security
fromTheregister
4 hours ago

Cops take down Rhadamanthys infostealer, VenomRAT

Law enforcement seized 1,025 Rhadamanthys servers, disrupting infrastructure tied to hundreds of thousands of infections and millions of stolen credentials worldwide.
Media industry
fromDigiday
11 hours ago

Media Briefing: Publishers turn to paid audience acquisition tactics to tackle traffic losses

Publishers increasingly rely on paid audience acquisition and marketing teams as organic search traffic and free inbound readers decline, threatening ad-based revenue.
Books
fromAnOther
4 hours ago

Constance Debre: "Literature Shows We're Not Alone in Our Loneliness"

The novelist's life is an anguished, solitary, necessary quest born from personal struggle and radical life change.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Think autumn, think Piedmont wine from the foot of the mountain'

Piedmont red wines, especially nebbiolo and barbera, pair well with smoky, earthy winter foods and command higher prices due to prestige and limited production.
Social media marketing
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

LinkedIn automation: enhancing business networking and growth

Match LinkedIn automation tools to business growth stage to scale personalised outreach, segment audiences, and maintain relationship quality during expansion.
Books
fromGameSpot
6 hours ago

The Dark Tower Graphic Novel Omnibuses Are $38 Each With Amazon's Early Black Friday Deal

Amazon's Buy Two, Get One Free sale reduces the three Dark Tower graphic novel omnibuses to about $114.73 for the complete 2,000-page set.
Social media marketing
fromBusiness Insider
3 hours ago

How Instagram is coming for TikTok's crown as the go-to video editing tool

Instagram launched Edits, a free stand-alone video editing app aiming to be an end-to-end creative studio and to attract creators against CapCut.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

King Sorrow by Joe Hill review dragon-fired horror epic is a tour de force

Six friends accidentally summon an ancient dragon and must spend their lives battling it while confronting escalating supernatural horrors.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
19 hours ago

Google touts Private AI Compute for cloud confidentiality

Google's Private AI Compute creates an isolated datacenter environment to process sensitive personal data, extending Android's on-device privacy guarantees to cloud AI.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ukraine suspends justice minister amid energy corruption scandal Europe live

German Galushchenko suspended amid an alleged $100m energy-sector corruption scheme linked to Timur Mindich and now subject to an active investigation.
Privacy technologies
fromPrivacy International
1 day ago

Technology, data and elections: A card game

Data protection is essential during elections to safeguard voter privacy, limit unregulated data-driven practices like micro-targeting, and ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical data use.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

Microsoft's AI CEO explains why he wants employees in the office, working at open desks

Mustafa Suleyman requires his Microsoft AI team to work at least four days per week in open-plan offices to maximize in-person collaboration.
Wine
fromwww.mercurynews.com
22 hours ago

4 North Bay wines to pair with your Thanksgiving feast

Choose Thanksgiving wines ahead of time; Marin-associated whites and a red pair well with turkey, including Honig Sauvignon Blanc as a crisp, steely option.
fromLondon On The Inside
1 day ago

Pour Decisions | Beaujol-YAY! 'Tis the Season

November, specifically the third Thursday of the month, is a big date in the wine calendar as that's when the first bottles of that year's Beaujolais Nouveau are released, at exactly one minute past midnight. The wine is a vin de primeur, meaning it's sold in the year that it's harvested - in fact there are just weeks between it being produced and being sold, making it very fresh, light and juicy.
Writing
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free Poetry Night: Woman Life Freedom w/ Banoo Zan (Berkeley)

Revolutionary poetry readings with Bänoo Zan and Cy Strom at Pegasus Books Downtown, Berkeley, November 14, 2025; free to attend, books for sale.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Art of the Profile

Five New Yorker staff writers and the executive editor appeared onstage at the 26th New Yorker Festival in New York City, presenting conversations and performances.
Writing
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

If we're being truthful, people are saying 'honestly' all the time

Use of the word "honestly" has surged in recent decades and functions as a prevalent marker of authenticity across online platforms and media.
English Premier League
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 week ago

Newcastle striker Woltemade has been 'first class' says Howe

Nick Woltemade has scored six goals in nine starts after a £69m transfer, showing strong technical ability and team ethic but needing greater consistency.
New York Knicks
fromESPN.com
16 hours ago

Brunson turns ankle, seen exiting MSG on crutches

Jalen Brunson turned his right ankle late in the Knicks' 124-107 loss to the Orlando Magic and left in a walking boot and on crutches.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
15 hours ago

Islanders rookie getting serious consideration for Team Canada

Matthew Schaefer has impressed Team Canada scouts and could earn 2026 Olympic consideration, while appearing likely to represent the Islanders and Canada in 2030.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
16 hours ago

Daily newsletter 11/12

Epstein emails revive scrutiny of Trump's ties while LGBTQ+ issues surface: detransitioning debates, HRC sponsorship changes, MSNBC rebrand, and rising anti-LGBTQ+ groups.
London music
fromPitchfork
1 hour ago

6 Highlights From Pitchfork Music Festival London 2025

Pitchfork Music Festival London showcased 81 acts across 20 events, pairing legendary performers with forward-looking artists across iconic and experimental venues over five days.
Real Madrid
fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

Real's Endrick closes in on Lyon loan

Endrick is close to joining Lyon on loan in January to secure more first-team minutes and regain a Brazil World Cup place.
Germany news
fromwww.thelocal.de
5 hours ago

OPINION: Yes, Germany's slide toward hard-line immigration policies will impact you

Anyone born outside Germany, even long-term integrated and naturalized, remains an immigrant and can face social and political exclusion.
New England Patriots
fromMusket Fire
6 hours ago

Patriots could swipe perfect offseason free-agent fit for Drake Maye from AFC rival

Drake Maye would benefit from a dynamic downfield wide receiver; Alec Pierce is an ideal, affordable free-agent target who fits Maye’s arm strength and playmaking style.
New York Mets
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 hour ago

Jeff McNeil Underwent Thoracic Outlet Procedure

Jeff McNeil underwent a minor thoracic outlet syndrome procedure after the season and is expected to be a full participant in spring training.
London
fromTime Out London
9 hours ago

London travel disruption this weekend: full list of tube and train closures for November 14-16 2025

Major planned closures will disrupt the Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express and multiple London tube lines this weekend, requiring travellers to plan alternate routes.
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