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US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

Chinese military stages drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces'

China's military conducted joint air, naval and rocket drills around Taiwan to warn separatists and deter external interference; Taiwan placed forces on high alert.
#pipe-bombs
fromBoston.com
7 hours ago
US news

Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were 'in charge,' memo says

fromBoston.com
7 hours ago
US news

Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were 'in charge,' memo says

Wellness
fromBustle
4 hours ago

Here's Your Horoscope For Monday, December 29

Start the day slowly with attentive self-care, expect mid-morning tension if forcing plans, and embrace a sweet, romantic evening energized by Venus.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
13 hours ago

New Year's Resolutions for the Workplace

Set specific, measurable workplace goals and enforce healthy work-life boundaries to improve performance, motivation, commitment, and prevent burnout.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
23 hours ago

I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma - I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

Barbara Brown, 83, works full-time as a yoga instructor in Richmond, teaching nursing-home classes to supplement Social Security and has no intention of retiring.
OMG science
fromFortune
16 hours ago

NASA's upcoming moonshot may let astronauts be the first to lay eyes on parts of the lunar far side that were missed by the Apollo program | Fortune

2026 features renewed human and robotic lunar missions, notable solar eclipses, increased auroral chances, and continued observation of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas as it fades.
Digital life
fromFortune
17 hours ago

Gen Zers and millennials flock to so-called analogs islands 'because because so little of their life feels tangible' | Fortune

People across generations are turning from digital life toward tactile, low-tech activities and analog formats for comfort, tangibility, and deliberate experience.
Digital life
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Don't cancel your Netflix yet - I used these secret codes to unlock the full catalog for free

Netflix popularized video-on-demand and hides extensive additional content accessible through numeric 'secret' category codes that expand viewing options.
OMG science
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

'Super-Jupiter' exoplanet is not so Jupiter-like, UCSC study finds

VHS 1256b, a super-Jupiter 40 light years away, shows silicate clouds and brightness fluctuations up to 40%, with atmospheric behavior similar to Mars.
OMG science
fromBig Think
6 days ago

The simplest explanation for ultra-high-energy cosmic rays

Earth continuously intercepts a diverse cosmic-ray flux, including protons, antiparticles, and heavy nuclei, sometimes reaching energies well above the expected GZK cutoff.
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

UX portfolio: Using craft and AI to rise beyond the crowd

A UX portfolio must prioritize clear reasoning and critical thinking over decoration to show decision-making, collaboration, and measurable value within a brief first impression.
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

Part I: From scenic to semantic

Design is shifting from scenic, interface-driven experiences to semantic, intent-driven systems that understand and respond to user purpose.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

Google Stitch for UI Design

Stitch accelerates initial UI creation by resolving blank-canvas blocks rather than producing final, polished UI designs.
Privacy professionals
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

From digital curfews to blocking apps: How technology experts protect their children online

Parents should implement shared-device use, parental controls, app awareness, and agreed screen-time rules to protect children from online risks while enabling safe internet access.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
19 hours ago

Thousands of medical records found in auctioned storage unit - DataBreaches.Net

Thousands of sensitive patient medical records were found in an auctioned Memphis storage unit linked to a former dentist with an expired license.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

Nvidia's Groq deal rattled Silicon Valley. Here are 5 other AI startups split apart in Big Tech's new deals.

Nvidia secured a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Groq, taking its founder and top engineers while Groq remains independent and many employees face uncertain outcomes.
Tech industry
fromFuturism
1 day ago

The Number of Robotaxis Tesla Is Actually Running Will Make You Snort Out of Your Nose With Pure Derision

Tesla's Robotaxi fleet in Austin comprises about 32 Model Ys, with fewer than ten vehicles operating simultaneously, far below promised scale.
Tech industry
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Tesla Will Charge You $150 If You Puke In A Robotaxi

Tesla will charge Robotaxi riders two-tier cleaning fees: $50 for light cleaning and up to $150 for severe messes including biohazards and smoking.
EU data protection
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Italy Fines Apple 98.6 Million Over ATT Rules Limiting App Store Competition

Italy fined Apple €98.6 million for App Tracking Transparency rules that disproportionately burden third-party developers with duplicative consent requirements and restrict App Store competition.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 hours ago

From AI To SPO: The Top 10 AdExchanger Guest Columns Of 2025 | AdExchanger

DSP–SSP rivalry intensified, with The Trade Desk challenging SSPs, DSP competition rising, supply-path optimization prominence, generative AI debate, and concerns over brand safety and outcomes.
#remote-work
fromForbes
4 hours ago
Remote teams

Why Remote Work Still Faces Resistance: Debunking The Top 3 Myths

Remote work is effective, necessary for many, and mischaracterizing it as a perk or vacation creates harmful workplace dynamics and inequities.
fromForbes
2 days ago
Remote teams

How Remote Work Exposed Weaknesses In Corporate Leadership

Remote work exposed widespread managerial weaknesses concealed by management-by-observation; effective leadership requires coaching, clear goals, measurable outcomes, and strong communication.
Artificial intelligence
fromChannelPro
1 hour ago

Driving sustainable AI success for partners with the AI flywheel

AI can boost enterprise productivity and value, but many organizations struggle to translate pilots into measurable ROI and need strategic channel guidance to scale.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
57 minutes ago

MongoDB Vulnerability CVE-2025-14847 Under Active Exploitation Worldwide

A zlib decompression flaw (CVE-2025-14847, MongoBleed) allows unauthenticated remote memory disclosure in default-enabled MongoDB, exposing sensitive data from many internet-exposed instances.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 hours ago

How marketers rank this year's generative AI image, video tools

Marketers demand controllable, consistent generative AI tools that integrate seamlessly to save time and deliver reliable, high-quality creative output.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
57 minutes ago

Traditional Security Frameworks Leave Organizations Exposed to AI-Specific Attack Vectors

Traditional security frameworks are inadequate for AI-specific threats, enabling large-scale secret leaks despite compliance and audits.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
9 hours ago

How Developers in Southeast Asia and India Are Really Using AI in 2025

AI is widely used by developers in Southeast Asia and India, improving productivity but exposing gaps in reliability, skills, and organisational governance.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
9 hours ago

Michelin Drives Pragmatic Path to AIOps Without a Grand Vision

Michelin China implemented an AIOps platform using Dify and Anthropic MCP, overcoming organisational resistance to align with global IT governance and achieve practical deployment.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

Climate coverage shrinks amid Trump's clean energy misinfo DW 12/29/2025

Media coverage and disinformation are obscuring the climate crisis, while political misinformation diverts reporting and public attention from scientific evidence and solutions.
Food & drink
fromFuncheap
3 hours ago

The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

EAT ME! is a monthly artisanal food fair at The Box SF running January–December 2026 with free public entry and rotating local culinary vendors.
Food & drink
fromFuncheap
3 hours ago

The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF hosts EAT ME!, a monthly artisan food fair running January–December 2026 with free public entry showcasing local culinary vendors each month.
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
9 hours ago

Elfin re-signs with Orioles in one-year, $10M deal

The Baltimore Orioles re-signed right-hander Zach Eflin to a one-year, $10 million contract with a mutual 2027 option and a $500,000 trade bonus.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

This Is Where the Serpent Lives by Daniyal Mueenuddin set to be a standout novel of 2026

Interlocking novellas portray Pakistani class divisions and power dynamics through ordinary lives — a tea-stall upbringing, ambitions, betrayals, rural corruption, and social consequences.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Heat, drought and fire: how extreme weather pushed nature to its limits in 2025

Extreme 2025 weather—heat, drought, fires and floods—severely strained UK habitats, damaging wildlife, peatlands and plant populations and threatening long-term ecosystem resilience.
Environment
fromAxios
8 hours ago

Winter storm disrupts U.S. holiday travel: Midwest, Northeast face snow, wind threats

A powerful winter storm triggered widespread blizzard and winter storm warnings, causing major travel disruptions, flight delays, road closures, and National Guard activation.
#wine-education
fromThe Mercury News
18 hours ago
Wine

Wine is the gift to keep on giving in the New Year

San Francisco Wine School provides wine education from beginner to professional levels, virtual tastings with shipped wines, regional immersion trips, and a Secret Wine Bar.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
18 hours ago
Wine

Wine is the gift to keep on giving in the New Year

San Francisco Wine School provides diverse in-person and virtual wine education, tastings, professional training, and region-focused trips, plus an on-site Secret Wine Bar.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
22 hours ago

Year in Review 2025: Consolidation, Chaos, and Cookies

Major 2025 ad tech consolidation, regulatory scrutiny, and Google's policy reversals reshaped agencies, publishers, and industry data strategies.
Media industry
fromFortune
12 hours ago

This Warren Buffett-backed wildlife rehab center estimates not having old newspapers to use would create more than $10,000 a year in new costs | Fortune

Decline of print newspapers has diminished physical newspaper uses, altering daily life and impacting American democracy.
English Premier League
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Calvert-Lewin continues hot streak to earn Leeds point at Sunderland

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's scoring run helped Leeds earn a draw at Sunderland while Sunderland's resilience and Mukiele's influence reinforced both teams' Premier League credentials.
fromLondon Unattached
11 hours ago

Courtyard Wine Cellars, Covent Garden - Review

While Courtyard Wine Cellars may have only opened in May 2025, visitors could be forgiven for thinking it is a longstanding fixture of the Covent Garden marketplace. Set across seven vaulted, arched cellars dating back to the 1830s, it is discovered by descending the stairs into the central atrium of the market. These brick-lined underground spaces were initially built to provide cool, stable conditions for the fruit, vegetable, and flower stalls that once made this London's central produce market.
Major League Baseball
fromDodger Blue
17 hours ago

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw 'Doesn't Understand' Owners' Anti-Spending Arguments

Aggressive owner spending led to the Dodgers' repeat championship, prompting calls for an MLB salary cap and criticism of owners who refuse long-term investment.
Remote teams
fromYahoo Finance
19 hours ago

Dave Ramsey Says Work From Home 'Doesn't Equal Work' - Says He Prefers to Work With 'Human Beings in the Building'

Working from an office yields better results than working from home, which companies repeatedly found does not produce effective outcomes.
Books
fromThe Verge
13 hours ago

You need to read the subversive cosmic horror novella The Ballad of Black Tom

The Ballad of Black Tom reimagines Lovecraft's Red Hook as an anti-racist narrative examining police brutality, racism, and the psychological toll of oppression.
Books
fromwww.mercurynews.com
17 hours ago

Love is on the shelves of new Los Altos bookstore

A Novel Affair in downtown Los Altos dedicates its shelves entirely to romance novels, reflecting rising romance sales and strong reader community support.
Writing
fromForbes
20 hours ago

5 Side Jobs That Pay More Than Your Full-Time Job In 2026

High-paying side hustles outside the 9-5 significantly shape career trajectory and financial success more than the primary full-time job.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Stellan Skarsgard on Sentimental Value: Truthfully, you can never be a good parent'

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism across major US issues while covering cultural stories like Sentimental Value's exploration of art versus family.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
23 hours ago

For Ukrainians, a nuclear missile museum is a bitter reminder of what the country gave up

Ukraine dismantled its nuclear arsenal after independence in 1991 and many Ukrainians now view that decision as a fateful mistake and betrayal.
Privacy technologies
fromDataBreaches.Net
20 hours ago

Ukrainian Teen Sentenced for Sharing Military Data with Russian Spy - DataBreaches.Net

A 16-year-old in Khmelnytskyi was convicted for passing military facility data to a Russian intelligence officer and received two years probation.
Media industry
fromForbes
1 day ago

Why Corporate Online Newsrooms Matter When A Crisis Strikes

Corporate online newsrooms provide a centralized, accessible channel to share accurate, timely crisis updates with affected stakeholders and media.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed one, wounded over 20, damaged residential and energy infrastructure and caused power outages before Zelenskyy's U.S. talks.
Social media marketing
fromNewsmax
2 days ago

Instagram Memo Urged Focus on Teens Despite Harm Lawsuits

Instagram prioritized recruiting more teenage users in developed markets, set targets to reverse teen engagement decline, and adjusted products and marketing despite escalating legal scrutiny.
Social media marketing
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Top Instagram reels from Goats and Soda in 2025: Plumpy'Nut, aid cuts, soccer grannies

Instagram Reels reached 200 billion daily plays across Meta platforms in 2025, with NPR's global health and development blog generating millions of those views.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
2 days ago

With $100m revenues in its sights, how did The Goat Agency get so big?

The Goat Agency leverages large-scale campaign data and a test-and-learn influencer model to guarantee fixed-price results, driving rapid revenue growth toward $100m.
Writing
fromAnOther
3 days ago

Read: Heather McCalden's Short Story About an Encounter with a Magician

A sweltering, tense lunch with a world-famous magician exposes discomfort, celebrity eccentricity, and a recent on-set argument undermining the interview.
Writing
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

Why You Should Eschew the Word "Eschew"

Vocabulary, conversation, and voice shape English; careful word choice and avoidance of linguistic tics distinguish strong voice from self-parody.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

MS NOW Expert Warns Republicans Could Gerrymander Racial Minorities Into Oblivion' And Gain 19 House Seats

Weakening the Voting Rights Act via Louisiana v. Calais could allow Republicans to gain an estimated 15–19 House seats by 2028.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

I was there: Europe's dramatic Ryder Cup win signed off a strange week

Political fervor, confrontations, and bizarre pro-Trump displays dominated the Ryder Cup atmosphere, overshadowing on-course golf moments and provoking tense, surreal interactions.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 hours ago

Monday's Headlines: It's Hard to Bike in a Snowstorm - Streetsblog New York City

Bike lanes remained uncleared during a heavy snowstorm while car lanes were relatively cleared, forcing cyclists—often delivery workers—into traffic or slush-filled lanes.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
6 hours ago

NY Islanders let late lead slip away and leave Columbus empty-handed after 4-2 loss

Islanders lost 4-2 in Columbus after surrendering a late lead due to defensive breakdowns and missed clears that enabled a rapid third-period comeback.
New York City
fromABC News
47 minutes ago

Zohran Mamdani has bold promises. Can he make them come true as New York City mayor?

Zohran Mamdani must quickly demonstrate governing competence and deliver progressive affordability policies while navigating intense scrutiny from Republicans, fellow Democrats, and skeptical progressives.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
9 hours ago

Barcelona add two Bundesliga center-backs to transfer list

Barcelona will pursue a new center-back this summer and have added Konstantinos Koulierakis and Luka Vuskovic to their target list.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 hour ago

Barcelona superstar forward puts his future in Hansi Flick's hands | Barca Universal

Robert Lewandowski has entrusted Hansi Flick with deciding his next career move and will delay a final decision until a direct conversation clarifies Flick's plans and trust.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
2 hours ago

Barcelona suffer early setback as key midfielder ruled out of Espanyol derby | Barca Universal

Dani Olmo will miss the upcoming Espanyol derby as Barcelona manage his left shoulder dislocation conservatively, targeting full fitness for the Spanish Super Cup.
#dallas-cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
9 hours ago

NFC East News: New York Giants likely lose number one pick with win against Raiders

The Giants won a game that cost them the chance at the number one overall draft pick, undermining deliberate tanking hopes.
#toronto-maple-leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
6 hours ago
National Hockey League

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs fall victim to goalie's best friend in overtime loss vs. Red Wings

fromTheLeafsNation
6 hours ago
National Hockey League

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs fall victim to goalie's best friend in overtime loss vs. Red Wings

Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
1 hour ago

OnePlus Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V to launch on January 8, design and key specs revealed

OnePlus will launch the Turbo 6 series in China on January 8, offering Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V with high-refresh displays and 9,000mAh batteries.
New York City
fromYahoo News
10 hours ago

Guaranteed Income Is Coming to NYC in 2026 - Here's What It Means

New York City will provide $15,800 per participant to 60 young residents transitioning from homelessness through the "Cash with Care" guaranteed income program.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

Seattle Children's first target of RFK Jr.'s threat to end funds to hospitals treating trans youth - LGBTQ Nation

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. referred Seattle Children's for investigation and threatened to cut Medicare/Medicaid funding over gender-affirming care for trans youth.
Miami
fromSun Sentinel
8 hours ago

Chris Perkins: Dolphins' future looks bright(er) because of rookies and youngsters

Dolphins' young players, especially rookies, played key roles in a 20-17 win and provide a stronger foundation for the team's future.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
4 hours ago

Your Tarot Reading For The Week Of December 29 - January 4

Plan ahead with a year-end audit and focused themes to convert New Year momentum into lasting growth, confidence, and forward movement.
SF politics
from48 hills
9 hours ago

PG&E offers more excuses, and will seek to delay and obfuscate over public power - 48 hills

Repeated outages reveal PG&E's failure to deliver reliable electricity to San Francisco, driving momentum for municipal public power and a possible city takeover.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
7 hours ago

How you're charging your tablet is quietly killing it - 3 mistakes to avoid (and the right way)

Keep tablet battery between 20% and 80%, unplug at 100%, avoid draining to 0%, use certified chargers, and store unused tablets at 50%.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany news: Fireworks back on sale, reignite ban debate DW 12/28/2025

Fireworks sales resumed ahead of New Year while widespread black ice caused dozens of accidents and strained medical services across Germany.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
17 minutes ago

Honor Power 2 launch date revealed, to pack a 10,080mAh battery

Honor Power 2 launches January 5 in China with a 10,080mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, multiple colors, and 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB storage options.
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
6 days ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Aryz "Brindis" @ the Granollers Museum, Spain

Brindis presents Aryz’s shift from colossal muralism to monumental studio painting, blending printmaking, fragmented imagery, and an ironic celebratory critique of the art system.
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