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Wellness
fromWIRED
1 hour ago

The Best Therabody and Theragun Black Friday Deals

Therabody's Black Friday sale features discounts on Theragun massage guns and a wide range of HSA/FSA-eligible wellness devices through December 6.
Digital life
fromTheregister
4 hours ago

User who crashed networks never asked for a fix

A junior IT hire became a Novell engineer, traveled widely, and learned hands-on troubleshooting of fragile 10Base2 coax networks under difficult site conditions.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

The most popular social media platform isn't TikTok or X

YouTube is the dominant U.S. social platform, used by 84% of adults; Facebook and Instagram follow, while many newer platforms have much lower adoption.
#wellness-travel
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
fromComputerworld
9 hours ago

EU 'Chat Control' proposals should be red flag to businesses everywhere

Proposed rules risk allowing client-side scanning and voluntary message monitoring by Big Tech, undermining privacy, transparency, and corporate confidentiality across Europe.
Tech industry
fromWhitepaper Repository -
2 hours ago

Spotlight: Making the most of multicloud - Whitepaper Repository -

Multicloud success requires strategic alignment, strong governance, and proactive security to balance agility with visibility, compliance, and developer productivity.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
11 hours ago

Tech CEOs can't stop talking about data centers in space

Google aims to scale AI compute in space through Project Suncatcher, seeking to place a custom TPU in orbit by 2027 to expand data-center capacity.
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
2 hours ago

OpenAI pushes partners toward $100 billion in debt

OpenAI's rapid expansion has driven partners and lenders to accumulate nearly $100 billion of debt to fund AI infrastructure and compute commitments.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Walrus
49 minutes ago

Anyone Could Be Anyone | The Walrus

A private investigator navigates legal privacy limits, urban anonymity, and patient, invisible observation while conducting surveillance in everyday city settings.
#bot-detection
EU data protection
fromTechzine Global
20 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
23 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.
UX design
fromFortune
1 day 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
21 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.
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.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
7 hours ago

Overheard in the Media Agency Report: How Assembly, IPG, Horizon and others use AI and will spend on ads in 2026

2026 ad spending will rise, largely driven by the World Cup and Olympics, while underlying growth remains moderate and uncertain due to macro factors.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
11 hours ago

A not-so-cookieless world is here - here's what it means for marketers

Google paused third-party cookie deprecation after tests showed reduced monetization and data control would shift to Google; marketers must adopt privacy-first, durable targeting approaches.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities search properties linked to Zelenskyy's chief of staff Europe live

Authorized anti-corruption searches targeted properties linked to President Zelenskyy's chief of staff Andriy Yermak amid a broader probe into alleged state-level corruption.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
5 hours ago

AI fluency in the enterprise: Still a 'horseless carriage'

Companies are deploying AI agents mainly to augment legacy processes—knowledge management, content creation, and research—yielding early gains but not yet achieving full agent-led business transformation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

AI is tranforming spacecraft propulsion-and may lead to nuclear-powered rockets

Artificial intelligence, especially machine learning and reinforcement learning, is transforming spacecraft propulsion design and operations to enable faster, safer, and more efficient interplanetary travel.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 hours ago

The Stack: Retail Meets AI

AI is rapidly transforming retail, social platforms, and media, with major companies deploying shopping assistants, group chat features, and consumer AI apps.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
3 hours ago

The Numbers Game: Arsenal out to extend lead over Chelsea in Stamford Bridge tussle - Soccer News

Arsenal lead the Premier League by six points with Chelsea second; both enter the London derby buoyed by recent dominant Champions League victories.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
12 hours ago

High Water Mark: CISA Shares Foundations for Effective Cybersecurity and Risk Management

Insufficient OT asset visibility enables cyberattacks on water systems; building asset inventories and CTEM programs is essential to prioritize and protect critical infrastructure.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
3 hours ago

Its certainly looking up for resurgent Forest, says Dyche - Soccer News

Nottingham Forest have three straight wins, are unbeaten in five, out of the Premier League bottom three and optimistic heading into December fixtures.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
7 hours ago

Locals Say This Queens Pizza Spot Puts Manhattan's Slices To Shame - Tasting Table

Milkflower in Astoria serves highly regarded wood-fired pizzas with a buzzy ambiance, varied starters, salads, small plates, and customizable, uniquely named pies.
Information security
fromIT Pro
2 hours ago

OpenAI hailed for 'swift move' in terminating Mixpanel ties after data breach hits developers

A Mixpanel security breach exposed OpenAI developer account names, emails, location details, and limited analytics; OpenAI removed Mixpanel and is notifying affected developers.
Information security
fromIT Pro
4 hours ago

November rundown: CrowdStrike's insider threat

Insider threats and software bugs can trigger major breaches and outages, requiring formal insider-threat programs and resilient third-party bot-management controls.
#cop30
fromFortune
2 hours ago
Environment

I went to COP30-and saw how the rest of the world is pushing climate action even as the U.S. steps back | Fortune

fromFortune
2 hours ago
Environment

I went to COP30-and saw how the rest of the world is pushing climate action even as the U.S. steps back | Fortune

Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Tessa Hadley: Uneasy books are good in uneasy times'

Books shaped a child's imagination, provided vivid historical escape, introduced literary subtlety, and inspired the ambition to craft intricate fictional worlds.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
12 hours ago

Campbell: Lions in 'little bit of a hole' after loss

Detroit Lions lost 31-24 to the Packers on Thanksgiving, falling to 7-5 and facing slim NFC North chances amid multiple injuries including Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Wine
fromBon Appetit
1 hour ago

The Best Black Friday Wine Refrigerator Deals to Keep Your Bottles at Their Best

Wine refrigerators provide controlled, UV-protected storage to preserve wine flavor and are available in single-zone, dual-zone, and beverage-center models across sizes and budgets.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Bog People: A Working-Class Anthology of Folk Horror review dark tales with a sting

English folk horror intertwines class, tradition, and communal grief through rituals, doleful rites, and landscape-driven journeys in ten working-class-set stories.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Africa's forests transformed from carbon sink to carbon source, study finds

African forests have shifted from a net carbon sink to a net carbon source since 2010 due to human-driven deforestation, degradation and climate heating.
Social media marketing
fromJust Jared
9 hours ago

Top Content Creators of 2025 Revealed, According to Forbes!

Top social media creators earn millions, expand into mainstream entertainment, and stand to benefit from an expected $50 billion influencer-marketing market.
Books
fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour ago

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Eric Wareheim

An ideal L.A. Sunday blends garden meditation, nursery-hopping, hidden-gem steakhouse dining, plant-driven creativity, and a martini in the hot tub.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
46 minutes ago

Conchological delight and a return to real life. Remember that? | Lucy Mangan

The German hairy snail is a tiny, shell-hairy fingernail-sized mollusc surviving in small Thames patches, and people are leaving social media via "posting zero".
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Will Cain Informs Andrew Schulz of Co-Host's Past Insult

Will Cain praised Andrew Schulz's podcast while revealing Charlamagne labeled Cain 'donkey of the day' for Cain's comments on the Kate Smith statue controversy.
#remote-work
Media industry
fromThe Drum
17 hours ago

How newsprint pounds turned to digital pennies: Newspapers and the dominance of Facebook and Google

Google and Facebook captured most mobile advertising revenue, leaving traditional news publishers with steep print and digital revenue declines.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 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
22 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.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Do women really need to pretend they are men on LinkedIn to get their posts seen?

LinkedIn's algorithm appears to prioritize male users' posts, increasing their visibility when women present as men.
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.
Writing
fromHer Campus
2 days 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
4 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.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
4 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
5 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.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
1 week ago

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

Chelsea can move to second with a win at Turf Moor; Burnley face a relegation fight and have not beaten Chelsea in 11 matches.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
8 hours ago

How to clear your Android phone cache (and say goodbye to slow performance)

Clearing app and browser caches on Android 16 can improve responsiveness and free storage without hardware upgrades.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
7 hours ago

Friday's Headlines: Curbside Slide Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Curbside outdoor dining must be removed on Nov. 29 and cannot return until April 1, returning curb lanes to parked cars.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Google's Black Friday Deals Are Live for Pixel Phones, Nest Hardware, and More

Google has launched Black Friday discounts across its Pixel lineup and accessories, including the Pixel 9a for $399 and the Pixel 10 for $599.
Python
fromInfoWorld
2 hours ago

Python vs. Kotlin: Which loops do you like better?

Comparisons of Python and Kotlin reveal syntax and behavior differences; preview of Python 3.15 sampling profiler, AWS Zed AI editor, and AI/ML alternatives outside Python.
Arts
fromARTnews.com
1 hour ago

How Romare Bearden's Estate Is Bringing the Artist's Work into the Digital Realm

Romare Bearden produced thousands of works many unaccounted for, requiring extensive research and digitization that revealed new attributions and discoveries.
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 hour ago

Hurricane Melissa relief: artists and art organisations lead fundraising efforts for devastated Caribbean

Artists and art organisations mobilise regional and international relief, fundraising, volunteer coordination, and heritage protection after Hurricane Melissa's widespread destruction in the Caribbean.
#dallas-cowboys
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
4 hours ago

Barcelona sporting director Deco met with major Italian agent in London | Barca Universal

Barcelona's sporting department holds informal agent meetings to monitor the market and plan summer signings: a striker, a left-footed centre-back, and a versatile winger.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 hours ago

PSG closely monitoring 28-year-old Barcelona forward's revival - report | Barca Universal

Rashford's loan form at Barcelona restored his England place and attracted PSG interest; Barcelona hold a €30m buy option while PSG could pay €50m.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
9 hours ago

How should the Maple Leafs line up their fully healthy forward group? - MLHS Podcast EP106

The Maple Leafs must resolve lineup and power-play issues while returning to near-full health and sitting 15th in the Eastern Conference at American Thanksgiving.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

'Budget may be breaking point for London business'

London businesses face intensified cost pressures as higher minimum wages, increased National Insurance, and raised business rates threaten hiring and profitability.
London music
fromTime Out London
2 hours ago

JLS at London's O2 Arena: timings, set list, last-minute tickets and everything you need to know

JLS will perform The Club Is Alive: 2025 Hits Tour at London's O2 on November 28–29, supported by Example, with tickets still available.
Liverpool FC
fromFox Sports
12 hours ago

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher says Arne slot has 'a week to save his job'

Arne Slot faces serious job doubt after Liverpool's poor form, needing at least seven points from the next three matches to avoid dismissal.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Germany raised its citizens to hate war. Now it wants us to enlist in the army but we say no | Mithu Sanyal

Germany shifted from postwar pacifism and 'never again' principles toward active international military engagement and plans to strengthen the Bundeswehr into Europe's most powerful army.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
1 hour ago

Hindsight proves Islanders fleeced Canucks in Horvat trade

Bo Horvat's trade to the Islanders became a lopsided win for New York as Horvat delivered strong, rising offensive production.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

From value-adds to networking superconductor: how the weird language of tech dulled sport

Investor hype around a new women's basketball league vastly exaggerates its growth compared with the rapid, economy-central expansion of AI.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
9 hours ago

Lavender marriages: What queer unions and relationships can teach us about love and safety

Lavender marriages were protective unions formed to conceal same-sex attraction, offering safety and partnership amid social, cultural, legal and political persecution.
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