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US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 hours ago

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather,' dies at 79

Diane Keaton, acclaimed Oscar-winning actress known for Annie Hall and The Godfather films, has died at 79.
Wellness
fromBuzzFeed
3 hours ago

14 Everyday Societal Norms People Secretly Believe To Be Incredibly Absurd

Phone use can aid tracking and music, but excessive scrolling between sets delays others and disrespects shared-equipment courtesy.
Wellness
fromBuzzFeed
2 hours ago

I Swear By This Product For My Bathroom And Hallways - And It's Not Just For Kids

Using dim or non-blinding nighttime lighting prevents being jolted awake by bright overhead lights and supports safer, less disruptive nighttime navigation.
Wellness
fromTravel + Leisure
15 hours ago

These NYC Spas Are All About Group Wellness, With Sauna Parties and Communal Sound Baths

Communal wellness spaces and group bathing rituals are becoming social hubs in New York, blending saunas, meditation, and rituals to foster connection and recharge.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
8 hours ago

Gen Z held an anti-social media event. Here's how they heard about it.

Gen Z held Delete Day in Tompkins Square Park to encourage deleting addictive social apps and to celebrate communal, phone-free experiences.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
9 hours ago

Breaking Free From Doomscrolling: Name the Feeling

Doomscrolling exploits craving via dopamine-driven unpredictability, so naming and soothing urges reduces compulsive phone use and supports healthier screen habits.
#remote-work
fromFortune
1 day ago
Remote teams

The remote work fight isn't over: Workers are willing to take a major pay cut up to 25%, according to new Harvard study | Fortune

fromFortune
1 day ago
Remote teams

The remote work fight isn't over: Workers are willing to take a major pay cut up to 25%, according to new Harvard study | Fortune

more#remote-work
OMG science
fromNature
3 days ago

Daily briefing: Chronic pain linked to small cluster of brain cells

Parabrachial nucleus neurons remain active after painful stimuli in mice; blocking them reduces persistent pain, suggesting a potential target for chronic-pain therapies.
OMG science
fromMedium
1 day ago

OSI Layers Explained-With a Birthday Gift Story

Computer network communication mirrors a multi-step gift delivery where each OSI layer performs a specific task and can add headers or fail independently.
#targeted-advertising
more#targeted-advertising
UX design
fromClickUp
1 day ago

13 Free Product Design Templates You'll Love

Product design templates standardize workflows, organize design artifacts, and accelerate moving from concept to completion.
UX design
fromMedium
10 hours ago

Figma Make Tips & Tricks

Start with a clear, context+goal prompt and attach existing Figma components to generate platform-aware, component-driven prototypes and coded interactive UIs with Figma Make.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
19 hours ago

Gear News of the Week: Intel's New Chips Arrive, and Apple May Debut iPads and MacBooks This Month

Intel will release Panther Lake Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs made in Arizona, promising >50% faster CPU and GPU and improved efficiency, shipping late 2025–Jan 2026.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
23 hours ago

The fixer's dilemma: Chris Lehane and OpenAI's impossible mission | TechCrunch

OpenAI's public-facing commitment to democratizing AI clashes with corporate decisions that mirror typical tech-giant behaviors and raise legal and ethical concerns.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
18 hours ago

Australia's March Toward 100 Percent Clean Energy

Retrofits like clutches and long-duration storage provide inexpensive spinning mass and grid stability cheaper and faster than building new synchronous condensers.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

From Outputs to Outcomes: Why Impact-Driven Design Matters

Design decisions must be anchored to measurable user and business outcomes rather than aesthetics, especially considering complex B2B adoption and enterprise friction points.
EU data protection
fromData Matters Privacy Blog
1 day ago

EU Court of Justice Issues Landmark Judgment on Concept of "Personal Data" | Data Matters Privacy Blog

Pseudonymous data is not automatically personal data; classification depends on whether the controller can realistically re-identify the individual.
#gdpr
fromOCCRP
1 day ago
EU data protection

The Misuse of European Privacy Laws Hits OCCRP's Italian Member Center

fromOCCRP
1 day ago
EU data protection

The Misuse of European Privacy Laws Hits OCCRP's Italian Member Center

more#gdpr
Wine
fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

10 Grape Varieties To Try If You Like Sauvignon Blanc Wine - Tasting Table

Sauvignon blanc is a globally cultivated white grape offering diverse styles—from herbaceous and grassy to tropical or mineral—with bright acidity and broad food-pairing versatility.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
in 17 hours

Sources eye bevy of NFL trades before deadline

NFL trade activity is rising; more trades are expected before the Nov. 4 deadline, with many high-profile players considered possible trade candidates.
Media industry
fromIndependent
1 hour ago

RTE's 'half-baked' shake-up sparks more disquiet at Montrose

Major reshuffling at RTÉ includes speculation about Second Captains moving to Radio 1 weekdays, new presenter roles, and a potential TV role for Kieran Cuddihy.
#pay-what-you-can
more#pay-what-you-can
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 hour ago

Fady Hanona: As a Gazan, I cannot greet this ceasefire with pure joy - but at long last we see hope

True peace exists in people's hearts, while temporary ceasefires offer cautious hope amid deep trauma and the will to live endures despite devastation.
National Football League
fromNewsday
6 hours ago

Aaron Glenn can absorb loss, but there likely will be changes

Aaron Glenn retains institutional support despite a 0-5 start while the Jets may move players before the Nov. 4 trade deadline.
Environment
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 hours ago

California Can Lead on Offshore Wind, But Only If Communities Are at the Table - San Francisco Bay Times

California must lead equitable offshore wind development with transparency, community inclusion, matched resources, and protections to deliver zero‑carbon power and union job growth.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

China criticizes US for 'double standards' over new tariffs DW 10/12/2025

China accuses the US of double standards and warns of retaliatory measures after Trump announced additional 100% tariffs and export controls beginning November 1.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Seychelles's Patrick Herminie wins presidential run-off election

Patrick Herminie won Seychelles' presidential run-off with 52.7% of the vote, unseating incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Using a swearword in your Google search can stop the AI answer. But should you?

AI is rapidly embedding into everyday digital systems, making individual avoidance increasingly difficult despite user distrust and limited opt-out options.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
18 hours ago

"Dad Said You Won't Turn on Again": Girl Sobs While Saying Goodbye to Her Broken AI Toy

An AI learning toy provided emotional comfort and taught a child about memory and loss after being damaged, highlighting growing child-AI bonds and ethical concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
22 hours ago

Scientists reveal date when technology will surpass human intelligence

Artificial intelligence may soon surpass human intelligence, with experts predicting the singularity could arrive within years or even months.
Social media marketing
fromMedium
4 days ago

Prediction: AI Killed the Social Media Star

Widespread engagement automation drives AI-bot interactions that erode authentic human engagement, undermine ad revenue and data value, and push users toward smaller trust-based communities.
fromFuncheap
14 hours ago

SF's "Read the Room" Free Book Fest + Mini Block Party (North Beach)

Welcome to Read The Room: A Celebration of Books! Join us at Jack Kerouac Alley for a party for everyone who loves reading. Join us for an afternoon filled with connection, revelry, music, games and stories, and help us send popular LGBT books to communities around America. Featuring Per Sia as MC. We will have an open mic for adults at 3:45. Sign up for open mic here.
Marketing tech
fromClickUp
21 hours ago

WhatsApp Business Automation: How it Works + Examples

Automating WhatsApp Business inquiries with chatbots increases response capacity, reduces repetitive work, and improves lead-to-sale outcomes while saving team time.
Writing
fromClickUp
11 hours ago

Free Essay Outline Templates for Structured and Effective Writing

Use a solid essay outline template to organize introduction, thesis, body paragraphs, and conclusion for clearer, faster, and more effective essay writing.
Media industry
fromRAIN News
1 day ago

Steve Goldstein: What's a Podcast? The Audience is Telling Us

Podcasting has evolved into a hybrid, genre-based medium where audiences freely choose video or audio consumption, with "podcast" serving as a cultural identity.
Information security
fromWIRED
19 hours ago

'Happy Gilmore' Producer Buys Spyware Maker NSO Group

North Korean operatives are posing as architecture professionals using fake profiles, résumés, and Social Security numbers to infiltrate US companies.
Marketing tech
fromClickUp
11 hours ago

Free n8n Templates to Automate Your Workflows Faster | ClickUp

Pre-built n8n templates accelerate automation, reduce setup errors, and provide editable, scalable workflows with preconfigured triggers, actions, and AI nodes.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
22 hours ago

Is your ex SPYING? People reveal ordeals via Alexa, Ring and Netflix

Smart devices with cameras, microphones, and trackers can enable ex-partners to continue surveillance through shared logins, apps, trackers, and cameras after a breakup.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
15 hours ago

Experts Warn of Widespread SonicWall VPN Compromise Impacting Over 100 Accounts

Widespread compromise of SonicWall SSL VPN devices enabled attackers to rapidly access multiple customer environments using valid credentials.
Books
fromBusiness Insider
18 hours ago

The 4 biggest benefits of self-publishing for bestselling romantasy author Carissa Broadbent

Carissa Broadbent transitioned from self-publishing to a hybrid deal with Bramble, achieving bestseller success while retaining some e-book rights and revisiting earlier works.
Social media marketing
fromThe Globe and Mail
1 day ago

This sleep tape startup works to perfect the product launch playbook

Social-media-first branding, playful mascots, and community-driven launch tactics build hype, trust, and sales momentum for small consumer brands without large ad budgets.
Remote teams
fromBenzinga
1 day ago

Law Firm Founder Runs 7 Offices Across The U.S.-Here's How He Decides Who Returns To The Office

In-person interaction and flexible, location-sensitive policies improve firm culture, training, and client service while accommodating individual needs.
Social media marketing
fromjeffbullas.com
2 days ago

5 Best sites to Buy Instagram Followers (Active & Cheap)

Buy Instagram followers only from vetted providers offering authentic, engaging accounts, gradual delivery, account-safe methods, and clear retention guarantees.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Proton VPN Is the VPN Most People Should Use

Proton VPN delivers fast, affordable, privacy-focused VPN service with a robust free plan and strong cross-platform app support.
Wine
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 day ago

Dom Perignon and Takashi Murakami Reimagine the Art of Creation with the 2025 "FLOWERS BLOOM" Collaboration | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Dom Pérignon partnered with contemporary creators, led by Takashi Murakami, to reinterpret heritage through multidisciplinary collaborations and limited-edition releases.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Fans Who Made 'Alchemised' a Hit

Alchemised is a dark romance–fantasy adapted from Harry Potter fan fiction, prioritizing war, moral compromise, and trauma over eroticism.
English Premier League
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 day ago

'I found it hard against Vieira and Keane - they were machines!' Liverpool legend heaps praise on Manchester United and Arsenal men

Young Steven Gerrard found it difficult to match the physical and dominant midfield play of Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira at their peak.
Wine
fromThe Good Life France
1 day ago

Discover the Jura - waterfalls & Vin Jaune - The Good Life France

Jura is a photogenic eastern French region of vineyards, limestone escarpments, steephead valleys, rich gastronomy and wines, with charming villages like Arbois.
English Premier League
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 days ago

Ex-West Ham United man Michail Antonio rumoured to be training with rival Premier League side

Michail Antonio, recovering from a leg broken in four places, is training with Brentford to seek a short-term contract while staying in London.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Nobel prize in literature 2025 is announced live

Bookmakers and industry insiders favor diverse Nobel literature candidates while the Swedish Academy conducts a formal nomination and selection process through invited nominators.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week 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.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week 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.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks 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.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Kamala Harris Slams Trump DOJ In New MSNBC Interview: Targeting People For What They Look Like'

Kamala Harris accused the DOJ under President Trump of manipulating the justice system and targeting people based on identity, undermining public trust in impartial justice.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Bernie Sanders Hits Back At Speaker Johnson Calling Upcoming Protest The 'Hate America' Rally

Bernie Sanders called the No Kings Rally a 'love America' protest defending the Constitution and opposing authoritarianism, healthcare cuts, and the government shutdown.
#matthew-schaefer
more#matthew-schaefer
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 hours ago

Forget Portable Monitors, This Foldable Keyboard Has a Built-in 12.8-inch Touchscreen - Yanko Design

WELDER merges an 84-key hot-swappable mechanical keyboard with a 12.8-inch integrated touchscreen in a rigid CNC-aluminum, foldable chassis for compact, protected mobile productivity.
New York City
fromsyracuse
4 hours ago

Your picks: Who is the top running back in New York high school football?

Readers will vote to determine the top high school running back in New York for the 2025 season.
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 hours ago

Pro-Palestinian radicals' latest stunt should be a wake-up call on Mamdani for NYC elites

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Midtown displayed antisemitic chants, halted traffic, and exposed policing and civic leadership failures in New York City.
Arts
from48 hills
4 hours ago

At the de Young, a vibrant refresher of Indigenous art - 48 hills

Rooted in Place centers Northern California Indigenous art, developed collaboratively with Indigenous scholars and communities to reframe and amplify Native art and cultural perspectives.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

My foolproof guide to living with a partner and not falling out about home decor | Polly Hudson

Couples routinely negotiate and subtly manage shared home decor through small, strategic compromises and unspoken maneuvers to balance personal tastes.
Los Angeles
fromDodgers Nation
5 hours ago

Dodgers' Will Smith Has Hilarious Answer to Getting More DH Opportunities in Future

Will Smith prefers to remain the Dodgers' catcher and declined serving as designated hitter, citing Shohei Ohtani as the team's DH.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 hour ago

Marty Whelan: 'I have practically no awards. I don't know why. Maybe you get overlooked'

Marty Whelan remains a beloved Irish broadcaster whose popularity and broadcasting talent are evident through friendships, resilience, and an enduring radio presence.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 hour ago

'I am not a yes woman' - Heather Humphreys on political ambition, the power of prayer and the private family ordeal that shaped her

Fine Gael's Áras candidate is asking Fianna Fáil supporters to lend her their vote following a difficult week on the campaign trail.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 hour ago

Revealed: Coalition plans shift to State-run housing for homeless in bid to slash 360m bill

Government will repurpose state-owned homeless accommodation, pursue planning reform and relax one-off housing rules across five key planks to cut a €360m annual housing cost.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

What is the new EU border system EES, and how will it work?

The EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) requires most non‑EU travellers to register biometrics at Schengen borders, replacing passport stamps to track entries and exits.
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