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US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

US woman behind Slender Man stabbing is missing after leaving group home

Morgan Geyser, who stabbed a classmate in 2014 to please Slender Man, is missing after cutting off a monitoring bracelet and leaving a group home.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 hour ago

Texas men indicted in plot to take over Haitian island and enslave women and children

Two North Texas men were charged with conspiring to seize Haiti's Gonave by murdering men and enslaving women and children.
#digital-nomads
fromIslands
7 hours ago
Digital life

The Most Affordable City In America For Digital Nomads Is An Underrated Midwest Hub - Islands

fromIslands
7 hours ago
Digital life

The Most Affordable City In America For Digital Nomads Is An Underrated Midwest Hub - Islands

Wellness
fromBuzzFeed
5 hours ago

"I Didn't Discover It Until My 40s": Adults Over 40 Are Sharing The Life-Altering Habits They Wish They'd Formed When They Were Way Younger

Older adults adopted healthier habits later in life—improved diet, sobriety, intentional friendships, and reading—leading to better health and well-being.
Wellness
fromwww.bbc.com
18 hours ago

'It sounds dramatic but singing class saved by life'

Joining weekly singing sessions improves breathing efficiency, reduces respiratory symptoms and anxiety, increases mobility, and boosts overall wellbeing for people with lung conditions.
Wellness
fromBustle
23 hours ago

This Sexy Pleasure Serum Just Might Land You On The Naughty List

Epiphany's Clit Arousal Serum and Kindra's V products enhance clitoral sensation, lubrication, and vaginal hydration to boost sexual pleasure and orgasm quality.
OMG science
fromFuturism
13 hours 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.
#roblox
fromwww.nature.com
6 days 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
5 days 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.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
16 hours ago

Bossware rises as employers keep closer tabs on remote staff

Bossware enables employers to monitor remote employees extensively—tracking websites, applications, keystrokes, and even physical cues—producing activity reports for accountability.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
20 hours ago

CHI hit by spinal op data breach claims

Children's Health Ireland denies wrongful sharing while a manager alleges breaches circulated names and clinical details of children on the spinal surgery waiting list.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 hour ago

Google denies analyzing your emails for AI training - here's what happened

Google denies altering Gmail Smart Features or using Gmail content to train Gemini and says Smart Features settings were not changed.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

X's messy About This Account rollout has caused utter chaos

X introduced an 'About This Account' feature showing account creation country and 'based' country; users detected flawed data and reacted critically.
#ai-infrastructure
fromFortune
15 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

As Google eyes exponential surge in serving capacity, analyst says we're entering 'stage two of AI' where bottlenecks are physical constraints | Fortune

fromFortune
15 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

As Google eyes exponential surge in serving capacity, analyst says we're entering 'stage two of AI' where bottlenecks are physical constraints | Fortune

Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Meta wants to get into the electricity trading business | TechCrunch

Meta seeks federal approval to trade electricity to accelerate new power plant construction and manage risk by reselling power on wholesale markets.
EU data protection
fromDigiday
2 days ago

The EU's Digital Omnibus offers relief for ad tech, but hands more power to Big Tech and AI agents

EU proposes Digital Omnibus to simplify digital rules, reduce administrative burdens, clarify data definitions, and ease compliance for businesses and AI development.
UX design
fromCSS-Tricks
2 days ago

Sketch: A guided tour of Copenhagen | CSS-Tricks

Sketch's Copenhagen update overhauls the UI to align with macOS Tahoe's Liquid Glass aesthetic while using custom fixed sidebars instead of floating glass elements.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
3 days ago

Keyframes Tokens: Standardizing Animation Across Projects - Smashing Magazine

Consolidating and standardizing CSS @keyframes reduces duplication, speeds development, and creates a predictable, maintainable animation system.
UX design
fromFast Company
4 days ago

What if fintech worked for the people who don't download fintech?

A community bank embedded automatic small life-protection into eligible accounts, driving $3.45M protection delivered, deposit growth, higher balances, and increased maximum coverage uptake.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 hour ago

Shake Shack Fans Swear By This Fruity Addition To The Cookies-And-Cream Milkshake - Tasting Table

Shake Shack cookies-and-cream shakes can be customized by adding strawberry syrup or mixing with a strawberry shake to create fruity mashups.
Wine
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 hour ago

Legacy in Every Bottle: How 5 generations of the Wente family shaped California wine

Wente Family Vineyards is a fifth-generation Livermore winery combining long family legacy, sustainability, and growing female leadership across viticulture and winemaking.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 hour ago

6 Discontinued Arby's Items We'll Probably Never Eat Again - Tasting Table

Arby's offers many menu items beyond roast beef, but several items like the pizza slider were discontinued despite past popularity.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 hours ago

Weaponized file name flaw allows RCE through glob

A shell-invocation flaw in glob's CLI -c option enables remote code execution on POSIX systems when processing attacker-controlled filenames; update affected glob versions immediately.
#champagne
#youtube
fromEngadget
5 hours ago
Social media marketing

The most popular social media platform among US adults isn't Instagram or TikTok

fromEngadget
5 hours ago
Social media marketing

The most popular social media platform among US adults isn't Instagram or TikTok

Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
11 hours ago

As AI marches into art, humanity is a selling point

Generative AI is transforming film, music, and visual art, offering new creative possibilities while threatening jobs and prompting industry resistance.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
7 hours ago

AI is too risky to insure, say people whose job is insuring risk | TechCrunch

Major insurers seek to exclude AI-related liabilities because opaque AI outputs and correlated failures create uninsurable systemic risk from simultaneous, widespread claims.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
2 hours ago

Why the B2B creator economy will revolutionize marketing

Professionals across any sector can become successful LinkedIn creators if they are passionate about their topic and committed to building a community.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
14 hours ago

Daniyal Mueenuddin Reads "The Golden Boy"

Daniyal Mueenuddin reads "The Golden Boy" (Dec 1, 2025); his novel "This Is Where the Serpent Lives" will be published in January.
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
21 hours ago

An alternative to capitalism is possible, at least in comic books

Comics make economic ideas accessible, revealing how neoliberal capitalism shapes work, inequality, and the possibility of alternative economic structures.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
8 hours ago

Beehiiv's CEO isn't worried about newsletter saturation | TechCrunch

beehiiv expanded beyond newsletters to offer an AI website builder, podcast support, and digital product sales in response to creators' demand for more customizable websites and monetization.
Privacy technologies
fromSocial Media Today
1 day ago

Snapchat Begins Informing Australian Teens of Coming Restrictions

From December 10, 2025, Snapchat will lock accounts of Australian users under 16 and require ID verification via k-ID, while legal enforceability remains ambiguous.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

He was just trying to earn a few kopecks': how newly translated stories reveal Chekhov's silly side

Chekhov's early 1880s stories are supremely juvenile, experimental, comical, and previously untranslated, showcasing playful wordplay, nonsense names, and onomatopoeic idiocy.
Information security
fromSpeckyboy Design Magazine
9 hours ago

The 7 Best WordPress Plugins for Blocking Spam in 2025 - Speckyboy

Spam affects all websites, and WordPress sites require specialized plugins like Cloudflare Turnstile, Email Address Encoder, and Antispam Bee to block bots and protect content.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
21 hours ago

Is Magnite Stock a Buy or Sell After a Member of the Board of Directors Dumped 12,500 Shares? | The Motley Fool

Robert F Spillane sold 12,500 Magnite shares (18.8% of his direct holdings) on Nov 21, 2025 at a weighted average price of $14.22.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Bill Belichick's Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Says She's Suing Sports Reporter Pablo Torre

Jordon Hudson announced she is suing reporter Pablo Torre after reports alleged she was banned from UNC football facilities and appeared in a hot-mic exchange with Bill Belichick.
#hybrid-work
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
1 day ago
Remote teams

Companies have found employees can be just as productive when working remotely. And they're happier too

Hybrid and remote work have become permanent features of the labor market as employers refine flexible arrangements to boost productivity, morale, recruitment, and retention.
fromInc
2 days ago
Remote teams

How to Keep Work From Home Fridays From Getting Too Casual

Remote and hybrid workers work up to 90 fewer minutes on Fridays but add hours midweek—Wednesdays increased from 7h54m to 8h24m—reflecting redistributed time.
fromInc
2 days ago
Remote teams

How to Keep Work From Home Fridays From Getting Too Casual

Media industry
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Did Haney silence critics? No denying stardom of Benavidez, 'Bam'

David Benavidez's dominant win over Anthony Yarde reinforced his pound-for-pound status and sparked debate about replacing Canelo as Mexican boxing's face.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

China-Linked APT31 Launches Stealthy Cyberattacks on Russian IT Using Cloud Services

China-linked APT31 conducted prolonged cyber espionage against Russia's IT sector in 2024–2025 using legitimate cloud services and concealed exfiltration techniques.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Brave AI assistant Leo adds Trusted Execution Environments

Brave is offering Trusted Execution Environments for cloud AI models in Leo to provide verifiable confidentiality and integrity for user data.
Europe news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day 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.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

Benchmark study reveals social has moved centre stage in the marketing mix

Social media has become a strategic part of marketing but many brands cannot demonstrate ROI and lack invested skills and paid-budget allocation.
Marketing tech
fromAl Bawaba
1 day ago

US Urges judge to break up Google's dominance in its ads empire | Al Bawaba

The U.S. government seeks to break up Google's online advertising business, alleging a decade of illegal control over ad platforms, marketplaces, and pricing.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

EU imposes sanctions on Russian prison officials responsible for death of Ukrainian journalist

The European Union imposed sanctions on Russian prison officials held responsible for the torture and death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna.
Writing
fromBig Think
2 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.
Remote teams
fromBored Panda
2 days ago

25 Best Posts About The Everyday Realities Of Zoom Meetings

Quarantine shifted work to home, driving Zoom adoption and exposing private, awkward moments that are often turned into memes and jokes.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Writing
fromPoynter
3 days ago

What the iconic writers of New Journalism can teach us in the AI era - Poynter

Narrative-driven New Journalism's human voice, observational nuance, and immersive reporting remain crucial counterpoints to AI-generated storytelling.
#chelsea
fromSoccer News
3 days ago
English Premier League

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

fromSoccer News
3 days 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

Trump Proclaims Republicans Are More United Than Ever With Lowlifes' Like Marjorie Taylor Green Out of the Way

Donald Trump insulted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and other Republicans while proclaiming party unity and touting GOP accomplishments and membership growth.
Real Madrid
fromSoccer News
3 hours ago

Elche 2-2 Real Madrid: Bellingham levels late to send Alonsos team top - Soccer News

Jude Bellingham's 87th-minute equaliser rescued Real Madrid a 2-2 draw at Elche, moving them one point clear atop LaLiga after a dramatic comeback.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 hour ago

Marcus Rashford 'feeling better' ahead of Chelsea test for Barcelona

Marcus Rashford recovered from the flu and returned to Barcelona training, aiming to play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and impact the match off the bench.
#new-york-mets
fromJays Journal
1 hour ago
New York Mets

Blockbuster trade just threw major roadblock in Blue Jays' Kyle Tucker pursuit

The Mets traded Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for Marcus Semien, freeing outfield space and payroll flexibility to pursue additions like Kyle Tucker.
fromwww.amny.com
11 hours ago
New York Mets

Adam Ottavino's rant reveals Mets have more pitching issues than once thought | amNewYork

Mets' 2025 season unraveled due to pitching injuries, inconsistency, and managerial criticism after using an MLB-record 46 pitchers.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour ago

Angela Dugalic responds to her coach's challenge, leading No. 3 UCLA past Southern

UCLA's Angela Dugalic responded to coach Cori Close's push to attack the low post, scoring 20 as No. 3 UCLA dominated Southern 88-37.
National Hockey League
fromwww.mercurynews.com
57 minutes ago

Sharks' Klingberg takes a seat after miscue; Will roster spot be available for young center?

Sharks' defensive depth allows coach Ryan Warsofsky to bench John Klingberg after a positional error that led to Ottawa's go-ahead goal, favoring fresh legs.
Mindfulness
fromBusiness Insider
1 hour ago

I spent 22 years as a military wife. After our divorce, I finally lived the dream we'd planned together.

A military wife reclaimed autonomy through healing, therapy, friendships, and solo travel, choosing independence over fear and learning to live on her own terms.
FC Barcelona
fromBavarian Football Works
1 hour ago

FC Barcelona's Pedri: Jamal Musiala "blows my mind"

Pedri praised Jamal Musiala as a mind-blowing, very good player, highlighting mutual admiration between two young footballing stars and potential future club links.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
1 hour ago

Roborock Qrevo CurvX Drops to All-Time Low, 22,000Pa Beast With Auto Hot Water Cleaning Falls to Record Pricing - Kotaku

Roborock Qrevo CurvX offers 22,000Pa suction, zero-tangling brushes, reactive AI obstacle recognition, 80°C mop washing, ultra-slim 3.14-inch profile, now $849.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
1 hour ago

Anker Solix Makes EcoFlow and Jackery Look Overpriced, 2,000W Power Station Selling for Pocket Change - Kotaku

Anker SOLIX C1000 (2nd gen) delivers 2,000W continuous, 3,000W surge, 1,024Wh LiFePO4 battery, 49-minute full recharge, at $349.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Contepomi accuses bully' Curry of reckless tackle and shoving Argentina coach

Tom Curry was accused of a late, reckless tackle that injured Juan Cruz Mallia and of shoving Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi in the tunnel.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 hours ago

Jonathan Kuminga's lingering knee injury a mystery to Warriors: Obviously worse than we thought'

Jonathan Kuminga's knee issue appears more serious, may require an MRI, and his mobility concerns could sideline him indefinitely as the Warriors assess recovery.
Manchester City
fromSoccer News
9 hours ago

Prediction: Manchester City vs Bayer Leverkusen - Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts - Soccer News

Manchester City likely to win at the Etihad with both teams scoring.
New York Rangers
fromBlue Seat Blogs
1 day ago

NY Rangers Game 23 Open Thread: Rangers at Utah - Blue Seat Blogs

Rangers' injuries and lineup changes have created a mismatched, weak roster, erasing recent momentum and resulting in three consecutive losses.
New York Knicks
fromwww.amny.com
13 hours ago

Landry Shamet injury: Latest on Knicks G's shoulder, more | amNewYork

Landry Shamet suffered a right shoulder injury in the Knicks' loss to the Magic and will be reevaluated in the coming days, impacting the rotation.
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