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Wellness
fromIndependent
12 hours ago

Catherine Prasifka: Giving up pleasure and forcing your body to suffer is too high a price for thinness

Weight-loss drugs are being hailed as the solution while body-positivity is sidelined amid persistent, often unattainable beauty ideals.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
2 hours ago

I left Florida for Spain. It's cheaper, but I miss being able to order from Amazon.

A 53-year-old marketing specialist quit a 28-year job in Florida to become a digital nomad in Alicante, Spain, seeking lower costs and a slower life.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Impossible Race: When Machines Make Us Feel Behind

Technostress accelerates life to machine speed, causing chronic overload, impaired focus and sleep, and disconnection from human rhythms; recovery requires honoring human pace.
Digital life
fromCGMagazine
1 day ago

Where Consumer Tech Meets Social Media: The New Digital Lifestyle

Everyday technology increasingly links devices, services, and social spaces to enable seamless syncing, faster content creation, clearer sharing, and granular privacy controls.
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 days 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.
OMG science
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Cambridge Dictionary has named its word of the year for 2025

People increasingly form parasocial connections with celebrities, influencers, and AI, driving mainstream use of the term "parasocial" in 2025.
EU data protection
fromTechzine Global
2 hours ago

Canadian court may threaten European sovereignty

A Canadian court ordered OVHcloud's Canadian subsidiary to produce European customer data, creating legal conflict with French data export prohibitions and MLAT procedures.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
5 hours ago

Canadian data order risks blowing a hole in EU sovereignty

A Canadian production order compels OVHcloud's Canadian subsidiary to disclose European customer data, creating legal conflict between Canadian demands and French data protection laws.
Tech industry
fromwww.mercurynews.com
18 hours ago

Tech firms from Dell to HP warn of memory chip squeeze from AI

Potential memory-chip shortages next year driven by AI infrastructure demand risk widespread price increases and supply strain across consumer and enterprise electronics.
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
8 hours ago

Chinese tech companies train AI models in foreign data centers

Chinese tech firms train AI models offshore, especially in Southeast Asia, to access Nvidia chips unavailable in China due to US export controls.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

India's data law sparks surveillance, press freedom fears DW 11/27/2025

India's DPDP mandates data minimization and consent while enabling opt-outs, but centralizes oversight in a small government-appointed board, raising privacy and free-speech concerns.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
6 hours ago

AI rollout leaves firms with up to 20% too many staff

AI deployment is creating substantial workforce overcapacity and redundancy across routine and back-office roles, with companies forecasting major increases in excess capacity by 2028.
UX design
fromFortune
7 hours 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.
Privacy professionals
fromInfoWorld
2 hours ago

OpenAI admits data breach after analytics partner hit by phishing attack

Impacted organizations, admins, and users are being notified; exposure limited to Mixpanel data with no evidence of OpenAI system breach or compromise of sensitive credentials.
Privacy professionals
fromMUO
18 hours ago

I switched my browser's default search from Google to this niche engine-and I'm sticking with it

Paying for Kagi restored cleaner, more relevant search results, better personalization, and less ad-driven SEO clutter compared with declining Google search quality.
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago

Rights Organizations Demand Halt to Mobile Fortify, ICE's Handheld Face Recognition Program

ICE's Mobile Fortify uses nonconsensual facial recognition in street encounters, endangering civil rights and prompting demands to halt its use and disclose privacy analyses.
UX design
fromTreehouse Blog
1 day 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.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 hours ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: AI Malware, Voice Bot Flaws, Crypto Laundering, IoT Attacks - and 20 More Stories

Threat actors are reviving Mirai-based botnets and exploiting multiple IoT vulnerabilities to build DDoS-capable botnets while defenders dismantle fake networks and tighten defenses.
#agentic-ai
fromIT Pro
7 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Practical AI: the age of agentic AI

Agentic systems shift AI from reactive assistants to proactive autonomous collaborators that plan, reason, and execute tasks across applications while posing integration and governance challenges.
fromFast Company
18 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Your company's AI strategy is backward

Non-technical employees are driving agentic AI adoption, transforming workflows and operations despite most GenAI projects failing to deliver ROI.
Information security
fromIT Pro
6 hours ago

The Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters group is targeting Zendesk customers - here's what you need to know

Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters is running a Zendesk-targeted phishing campaign using typosquatted domains, fake SSO portals, and fraudulent tickets to steal credentials and deliver malware.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

The rewriting of Australia's nature laws comes as a relief, yet I can't help feel a sense of foreboding | Georgina Woods

Amendments prevent fast-tracking of coal and gas and retain commonwealth control over water-impacting mine decisions, avoiding major rollback of environmental protections.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
10 hours ago

Gainsight Expands Impacted Customer List Following Salesforce Security Alert

Gainsight reports more customers affected by suspicious activity; Salesforce revoked tokens and multiple vendors disabled integrations while investigations and IoC disclosures proceed.
National Football League
fromwww.espn.com
1 hour ago

NFL Week 13's best arrivals -- led by Aidan Hutchinson, Amon-Ra St. Brown - ESPN

NFL Week 13 players showcased diverse pregame fashion from business formal suits to oversized flannels, layered looks, standout knits, and bold accessories during Thanksgiving games.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 hours ago

MIT report: AI can already replace nearly 12% of the U.S. workforce | Fortune

Current AI systems can economically perform tasks equivalent to about 11.7% of U.S. jobs, affecting roughly 151 million workers and about $1.2 trillion in wages.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
7 hours ago

Adform & Spotify Power Smarter Multiformat Media Buying With Local Expertise & Global Reach

Adform's direct integration with Spotify Ad Exchange enables advertisers to plan, activate, and optimize large-scale audio campaigns cost-effectively within Adform's platform.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
7 hours ago

The Open Internet - Email as an Ad Channel

Email is an underserved but powerful monetisation and distribution channel within the open internet, vital for publishers and retail media networks.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 hours ago

Content Ignite Launches Mobile SDK to Unify Web & In-App Advertising for Publishers

Content Ignite Mobile SDK enables unified, privacy-compliant in-app advertising across iOS and Android, managed alongside desktop, mobile web, and video via the Fusion platform.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Wine magnums aren't just for Christmas or even champagne

A magnum reduces oxygen exposure compared with a standard bottle, slowing and often improving wine ageing due to a lower wine-to-ullage ratio.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Signal's president warns AI agents are an existential threat to secure messaging apps | Fortune

AI agents requiring access to sensitive user data create new attack surfaces, threatening security and the purpose of end-to-end encrypted messaging apps like Signal.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
12 hours ago

As Black Friday nears, fake apologies from brands are all over Instagram

Brands use humorous, fake apologies claiming products are "too good" to create viral social media engagement and interrupt scrolling.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
12 hours ago

As Black Friday nears, fake apologies from brands are all over Instagram

Brands are using playful 'fake apology' posts claiming products are "too good" to create viral engagement and capture social media attention.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay audiobook review a wayward doctor turns detective

A hard-partying consultant rheumatologist with bipolar disorder investigates his nemesis's suspicious death while battling addiction, stigma, and professional disbelief.
Environment
fromEarth911
5 hours ago

Extended Producer Responsibility In 2025: Progress, With More To Come

Extended Producer Responsibility laws shifted recycling costs to producers, expanding to seven U.S. states with programs financing collection, sorting, and recycling.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Stay tuned': new Anne Rice film could foretell release of unpublished work by late author

Anne Rice transformed the grief of losing her young daughter into Interview With the Vampire, launching international fame, adaptations, and lasting literary success.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 hours ago

Health and safety chief sues beauty giant for millions after horror warehouse fall

Glyn Caddick, a health and safety chief, is suing his employers for millions after falling three storeys from a warehouse balcony, claiming inadequate railing.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
16 hours ago

'Stranger Things' Comes to an Exhausting End

Popular culture has become a cluttered, remix-driven ecosystem where nostalgia, commercialization, and relentless recycling dominate creative expression.
Privacy technologies
fromHollywood Life
1 day ago

Inside the New Trend: How AI Is Being Used to Check People's Social Media Before You Even Meet Them

Publicly available online activity can be aggregated to create detailed behavioral profiles used for vetting, safety, and assessing authenticity.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

5 Ways TikTok Is Changing Digital Advertising

TikTok shifted digital advertising toward raw, storytelling-driven, smartphone-shot content that prioritizes emotion, relatability, and audience-first hooks to overcome ad fatigue.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Bug in jury systems used by several US states exposed sensitive personal data | TechCrunch

Juror-management websites used sequential numeric logins without rate-limiting, allowing brute-force access that exposed extensive juror personal data across multiple U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.
Wine
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 day ago

149-year-old Sonoma County wine brand sold

WarRoom Cellars acquired 149-year-old Simi Winery to revitalize the heritage brand and accelerate growth while restoring distributor confidence.
Wine
fromBon Appetit
2 days ago

These White Wines Were Made for Winter

Winter favors rich, textured white wines like Condrieu and Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc that pair with hearty, savory dishes and lingering flavors.
Writing
fromHer Campus
1 day ago

How Content Creation Helped Me Build Confidence and Connections

Anyone can start creating content with a phone camera and willingness, leading to opportunities like PR, personal growth, confidence building, and documenting life.
Remote teams
fromEmployee Benefit News
3 days ago

Mandating office days won't fix remote work

Remote-work failures usually reflect leadership and control problems, not inherent flaws of remote work; culture requires intentional leadership, clear expectations, and autonomy.
Remote teams
fromBig Think
3 days ago

Remote control: Meet "the father of telework"

Telework began in the 1970s to reduce traffic congestion and demonstrated higher productivity, lower turnover, and potential to reshape transportation and workplace patterns.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Amid smouldering wreckage, anger at Ukraine peace proposal many consider lopsided

Russian shelling destroyed a seven-story apartment in Ternopil, killing at least 34, as a U.S.-endorsed peace plan favoring Russia was finalized without Ukrainian input.
Europe news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 days ago

Lukashenko Releases 31 Ukrainians Imprisoned In Belarus In US-Brokered Deal

Aleksandr Lukashenko pardoned and released 31 Ukrainian civilians held in Belarus under an agreement attributed to US President Donald Trump.
Writing
fromBig Think
6 days ago

R.F. Kuang writes through doubt to find her strongest stories

Rebecca F. Kuang achieved early, sustained bestselling success by integrating academic research into fiction while maintaining disciplined, adaptable creative routines.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

After 10 years talking to knights, squires and wizards, I understand why ren fairs are booming

Medieval re-enactment and live-action roleplay provide physical camaraderie, identity exploration, and emotional escape, helping participants build community and cope with loneliness.
#chelsea
fromSoccer News
1 week ago
English Premier League

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

fromSoccer News
1 week ago
English Premier League

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

English Premier League
fromBavarian Football Works
1 week ago

Pundit says it's too early to say Liverpool's Florian Wirtz is biggest Premier League transfer flop

Florian Wirtz's early Liverpool struggles should not be labeled the biggest transfer flop after 11 Premier League games; a full season is needed to judge adaptation.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours ago

Steph Curry's off night, early exit too much as Warriors fall to Rockets

Warriors lost 104-100 to the Rockets after Steph Curry struggled and limped late, despite six Warriors in double figures and Reed Sheppard’s career-high 28.
London
fromTime Out London
6 hours ago

All the Oxford Street bus routes that will be impacted by the road going car-free

Oxford Street would be fully pedestrianised, banning motor vehicles and cycling and rerouting 16 bus routes via Wigmore Street and Henrietta Place.
#stephen-curry
fromESPN.com
17 hours ago
Golden State Warriors

Curry limps off with bruised quad, will have MRI

Stephen Curry exited late with a right quad contusion and will receive an MRI to determine the injury's extent, potentially impacting Warriors rotations and play.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago
Golden State Warriors

Curry limps off with quad bruise in NBA Cup loss as Warriors brace for MRI

Stephen Curry bruised his right quadriceps, left with MRI pending, potentially sidelining him and forcing the Warriors to adjust rotations and responsibilities.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
14 hours ago

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan scoring a huge third-period goal in Columbus: "He has ice water in his veins... He doesn't feel the pressure... He just plays"

Strong penalty killing, Joseph Woll's sharp 35-save performance, and timely contributions from returning players secured a 2-1 overtime win and boosted confidence.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
17 hours ago

Black Friday deals spotlight: the Google Pixel 10 series is up to $300 off

Google's Pixel 10 series delivers very bright displays and strong cameras but suffers from Tensor G5 performance limits and weaker-than-expected battery life.
New York Mets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
15 hours ago

Marcus Semien surprised by trade to Mets but excited to play in New York

Marcus Semien was traded from the Texas Rangers to the New York Mets for Brandon Nimmo while still under a long-term contract.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 hours ago

South London council awarded title of 'best borough in London'

Lambeth won Borough of the Year for delivering equity, sustainability and inclusive prosperity through affordable housing, climate infrastructure, and community-focused projects.
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
16 hours ago

Kylian Mbappe: We need to 'protect' Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid players publicly backed Xabi Alonso, emphasizing unity and protecting the coach after a 4-3 Champions League win where Mbappé scored a hat-trick.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
11 hours ago

The future will be explained to you in Palo Alto | TechCrunch

A StrictlyVC Palo Alto event spotlights breakthroughs in semiconductor manufacturing and brain-computer interfaces, featuring leaders rebuilding chip tools and whisper-to-text wearable tech.
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