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#tesla
fromBoston.com
38 minutes ago
US news

Parents of two college students killed in a Tesla allege design flaw trapped them in the burning car

Design flaws in Tesla doors allegedly trapped two college students in a Cybertruck fire, prompting lawsuits and a federal probe into stuck-door complaints.
fromsfist.com
1 hour ago
Miscellaneous

Parents of College Students Killed in Piedmont Cybertruck Crash Sue Tesla, Say Kids Were Trapped in Burning Car

A Tesla Cybertruck crash killed three students; parents allege nonfunctional doors trapped victims during a post-crash fire and have filed wrongful-death lawsuits.
fromsfist.com
1 hour ago
Miscellaneous

Parents of College Students Killed in Piedmont Cybertruck Crash Sue Tesla, Say Kids Were Trapped in Burning Car

Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Side Hustles in the Digital Age: Turning Online Passions into Revenue

Hobbies like gaming, digital art, and content curation can be monetized online, becoming accessible side hustles or full-time careers through platforms and marketplaces.
Wellness
fromFuncheap
8 hours ago

Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | SF

One-hour empowerment self-defense class teaches awareness, intuition, de-escalation, verbal skills, and two physical techniques; free for adults with RSVP.
Digital life
fromZDNET
14 hours ago

I answered the million dollar question about cloud storage services - here's my expert advice

Back up files to cloud storage to prevent data loss, enable access across devices, and follow the 3-2-1 backup rule.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Why do I use LOL so much in my texts?

Habitual use of 'LOL' functions as conversational punctuation, levity, and emotional crutch, prompting a weeklong experiment to stop and reassess communication habits.
OMG science
fromTravel + Leisure
2 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
6 days 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.
UX design
fromMedium
4 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
1 day 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
1 day 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.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
17 hours ago

Box CEO Aaron Levie says this is the biggest misconception about AI

AI will boost productivity and increase company headcounts rather than wholly replacing jobs, enabling workers to dramatically raise their output.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 day ago

The Identity Theft Resource Center Remains Open to Victims Amid Government Shutdown - DataBreaches.Net

Free identity-theft assistance and prevention resources are available from the Identity Theft Resource Center during the Federal Government shutdown.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
17 hours 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
3 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 hours ago

Cory Doctorow Says the AI Industry Is About to Collapse

A hype-driven AI investment bubble, propped by tech monopolies claiming AI will replace workers despite 95% failure rates, risks collapsing and endangering the broader economy.
Media industry
fromRAIN News
1 day 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.
Major League Baseball
fromDodgers Nation
2 hours ago

Andrew Friedman Thinks Roki Sasaki Will Spark Dodgers Bullpen to Regain Dominance

Roki Sasaki's bullpen success has energized the Dodgers' relief corps, offering a spark while Tanner Scott struggles as the designated closer.
Information security
fromThe Verge
2 hours ago

Discord customer service data breach leaks user info and scanned photo IDs

A compromised third-party support provider exposed limited user data — names, usernames, emails, last four credit-card digits, and a small number of ID images.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
37 minutes ago

El Segundo was born by oil. The massive refinery fire leaves residents rattled

El Segundo residents live near a Chevron refinery whose explosions and odors raise health and safety concerns despite little physical damage from a recent blast.
Social media marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
15 hours 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.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
13 hours ago

Marketers say AI aspirations get stuck in 'pilot purgatory' | MarTech

Marketing teams face a widening gap between AI aspirations and execution, with rising content demand outpacing capabilities and AI adoption stuck in pilot phases.
Remote teams
fromsilive
15 hours ago

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.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
13 hours ago

How to set up GA4 cross-domain tracking for global and multi-brand sites | MarTech

Cross-domain tracking in GA4 preserves user sessions across domains to provide accurate customer journey data and prevent misattribution.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
12 hours 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.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
17 hours ago

The Stack: Big Tech Moves

Meta will use chatbot conversations to personalise ads while OpenAI expands commerce inside ChatGPT and major industry consolidation and regulatory oversight reshape ad tech.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
6 hours ago

The New Funnel: 5 Strategies For Building A Circular Consumer Journey

Consumer purchase behavior has become a continuous 'infinity loop' on social platforms, requiring always-on, context-aware, influence-driven strategies across discovery to loyalty.
Privacy technologies
fromBitcoin Magazine
13 hours ago

Why "Ecash Coffee Day" Is No Longer Just A Celebration But A Call To Action

Chaumian ecash protocols like Fedimint and Cashu enable private, cash-like Bitcoin payments, sparking renewed innovation and adoption in digital-money privacy.
Wine
fromArchDaily
19 hours 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.
Books
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 hours ago

Brooklyn Book Bodega feeds young minds by filling home shelves

Brooklyn Book Bodega provides free, lightly used books to increase 100-plus book homes for children and eliminate book deserts in New York City.
Privacy technologies
fromAdExchanger
9 hours ago

Scott Spencer's New Startup Wants To Help Users Monetize Their Online Advertising Data | AdExchanger

A browser extension combines privacy consent management with a programmatic advertising ID that shares ad-revenue with users and integrates into existing ad tech.
Food & drink
fromCN Traveller
8 years ago

The 18 best restaurants in Brighton & Hove

Brighton's dining scene is inventive, performance-driven, sustainably focused, with bold global flavors, open-fire cooking, and vibrant neighborhoods offering diverse, high-quality restaurants.
Food & drink
fromDaily News
1 day ago

The best things we ate at Southern California restaurants in September

Southern California restaurants introduce fall flavors and notable dishes like Habana's ropa vieja and Akashiro's Peruvian ceviche across LA, Orange County, and the Inland Empire.
Food & drink
fromEater
9 hours ago

We Asked: "Which Closed Bar or Restaurant Would You Bring Back?"

Closed beloved restaurants and bars can be temporarily revived for one final event to recreate influential dishes, drinks, and teams.
Remote teams
fromwww.cnbc.com
15 hours 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
5 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
1 day 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.
Writing
frombeehiiv Blog
1 day ago

The Best Website Builder for Authors in 2025

Authorship requires claiming and sharing work via a reliable platform; beehiiv simplifies audience growth, monetization, and site maintenance for authors.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 day ago

Frank Schindler Appointed Director of ProWein Dusseldorf, Leading Vision into the Future - Food & Beverage Magazine

The wine and spirits industry is witnessing a pivotal leadership change as Frank Schindler prepares to take the helm of ProWein Düsseldorf, the world's premier trade fair for wines and spirits. This strategic appointment signals a new era of innovation and global expansion for an event that has long been considered the heartbeat of the international beverage industry. A Strategic Leadership Transition Effective October 15, 2025, Frank Schindler will assume the role of Director of ProWein
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 days ago

Why Microshifting Signals The End Of The Traditional 9-To-5

Microshifting replaces the traditional 9-to-5 as employees break days into flexible segments to balance work, family, education, and multiple jobs.
Writing
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Ready to Be Freaked Out? It's Scary Story Contest Time!

Submit true, frightening real-life stories in October via comments; no AI, brevity preferred, winners published after judging.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
2 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
3 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
3 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
5 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.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 hours ago

Storm Amy: One dead in weather-related incident; almost 250,000 without power

Storm Amy caused one death and widespread disruption across Ireland, cutting power to about 234,000 properties, with gusts up to 130 kph and transport chaos.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
1 hour ago

Engelbert on Collier remarks: 'I have to do better'

Cathy Engelbert acknowledges need to repair player relationships, denies Collier-attributed remarks, promises officiating review, and will engage in CBA talks while remaining commissioner.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 hours ago

S.F. sheriff's deputy arrested in domestic battery case won't face charges

A 32-year-old San Francisco sheriff's deputy was arrested for domestic battery, released without charges, and faces an internal administrative investigation.
New York City
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
15 hours ago

Silk Road NYC: The Best Late Night Dispensary and Fast Weed Delivery in Jamaica Queens | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Silk Road NYC is a Queens-based, legally licensed dispensary combining decades of cultivation expertise with late-night service, fast delivery, and curated, high-quality cannabis products.
New York City
fromCbsnews
2 hours ago

As Brooklyn Bridge Park marks 15 years, here's how it transformed NYC's waterfront

Brooklyn Bridge Park transformed abandoned piers into 85 acres of restored wetlands, gardens, wildlife habitats, and hands-on environmental education over 15 years.
New York City
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
15 hours ago

The Best Late Night Dispensary in Queens: Silk Road NYC's Fast Delivery Service | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Silk Road NYC in Jamaica, Queens combines two decades of craft cannabis expertise with premium products, licensed operations, extended hours, and fast, reliable delivery.
National Hockey League
fromFear the Fin
2 hours ago

Sharks at Golden Knights preseason game 5: Lines, game thread and how to watch

Vegas Golden Knights are frontrunners to sign Carter Hart amid sexual-assault controversy; Sharks visit Vegas for final preseason meeting as Michael Misa faces NHL-caliber competition.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
1 hour ago

This 65W Wall Charger Is 44% Off on Amazon, and It Juices Up Your Mac and iPhone at Once - Kotaku

Ugreen's discounted 65W four-port GaN charger delivers far more power, ports, and safety features for $23, outclassing Apple's $20 single-port 20W charger on value.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour ago

Vehicle crashes onto steps of L.A. City Hall; surrounding streets closed as driver won't come out

A vehicle crashed onto the steps of Los Angeles City Hall; the driver remained inside and surrounding roads were closed while police responded.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
51 minutes ago

Logan Thompson will be Capitals' starting goaltender as Spencer Carbery says team is done with alternating starts

Logan Thompson will be the Washington Capitals' primary starting goalie for 2025-26, with Charlie Lindgren backing him up and receiving spot starts.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
26 minutes ago

Luna Controller for PC and Mac Is Now 2x Cheaper Than a Sony Controller, Amazon Clearing Final Stock - Kotaku

Amazon's Luna controller offers cross-platform connectivity via WiFi, Bluetooth, and USB, delivering low-latency cloud gaming and broad device compatibility at a discounted $39 price.
Film
fromIndieWire
36 minutes ago

Essential Midnight Movies: 7 Cult Films to Worship If You've Got Plans to F*** with Hollywood, Too

Midnight and cult films thrive when audiences and grassroots culture coalesce, with indie creators leveraging social scenes and festival niches to gain industry attention.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
11 hours ago

Islanders' special teams concerning despite win over Flyers

Islanders won 4-3 in preseason but showed worrying special-teams issues, with penalty-kill breakdowns and inconsistent power-play execution.
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