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Wellness
fromBustle
14 hours ago

65 Weird Things That Make You Look Hotter In Under 5 Minutes - & They're SO Cheap

Unconventional, inexpensive at-home beauty products and hacks can create quick, noticeable glow-ups in under five minutes without salon time or high-tech gadgets.
Digital life
fromZDNET
47 minutes ago

This $45 wearable made ditching my smartwatch easier than I expected

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 provides accurate core fitness tracking, notifications, and 150+ sports modes but lacks GPS, microphone/speaker, and some automatic monitoring features.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
4 hours ago

CorePower Yoga's CEO rebuilt her life after losing her husband and house in one year

Decades-long yoga practice helped Niki Leondakis heal after losing her husband and home and led her to accept the CEO role at CorePower Yoga.
Wellness
fromTravel + Leisure
4 hours ago

My Doctor Dad Won't Let Me Travel Without These 10 'Just in Case' Items-From $4 at Amazon

Pack a compact 'just in case' carry-on bag with essential hygiene, wound-care, and travel tools to handle common travel mishaps.
Digital life
fromNewsmax
14 hours ago

Pew: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram Most Popular

YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram are the most-used U.S. social platforms; TikTok and Reddit are growing among younger users while X usage has declined.
OMG science
fromFuturism
6 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.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Nation
5 hours ago

Can We Opt Out of Facial Recognition Technology?

Facial-scanning technology has become a routine, increasingly embedded part of airport and event security, reflecting the expansion of post-9/11 surveillance and screening measures.
Tech industry
fromInfoQ
15 hours ago

Azure Virtual Desktop Goes Fully Hybrid with Arc-Enabled Servers

Azure Virtual Desktop can now run hybrid session hosts on on-premises Arc-Enabled Servers, connecting local VMs to the Azure control plane via Azure Arc.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
1 day 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 -
1 day 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
1 day 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.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
23 hours ago

GrapheneOS bails on OVHcloud over France's privacy stance

GrapheneOS is leaving OVHcloud servers due to concerns about France's digital privacy stance, potential encryption backdoors, and data sovereignty risks.
EU data protection
fromwww.independent.ie
1 day ago

Pause before you post' Irish advertisement on online safety and sharenting' goes viral

Parents who post children's names, photos, locations, and schedules online risk exposing them to unwanted contact, image misuse, and identity theft; pause before posting.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Walrus
1 day 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.
fromZacks
1 day ago

Pardon Our Interruption

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UX design
fromFortune
2 days 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.
UX design
fromTreehouse Blog
3 days 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
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
1 day ago

ZBANX Launches "CMO Agent" Full-Stack Intelligent System: AI Empowers Global Brand Incubation in 7 Days

ZBANX's CMO Agent uses AI to unify strategic planning, creative automation, and cross-channel optimization for predictable, scalable global brand expansion.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
5 hours ago

They wanted more flexibility to work from home. Here's how 7 people made it happen.

Employees can secure flexible, often near-exclusive remote-work arrangements by requesting exceptions, reducing commute stress while maintaining productivity and occasional in-person connection.
Major League Baseball
fromBattery Power
3 hours ago

Braves News: Hunter Stratton review, Winter Meetings approaching, and more

The Winter Meetings begin in Orlando on December 7, signaling renewed offseason activity while teams make roster moves such as the Marlins re-signing Tyler Zuber and evaluating relievers like Hunter Stratton.
Major League Baseball
fromKqed
1 day ago

Modesto Loses Single-A Minor League Team | KQED

Diamond Baseball Holdings bought and moved the Modesto Nuts to San Bernardino, ending Modesto’s longtime Single-A team amid MLB’s minor-league reorganization.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
3 hours ago

The WIRED Guide to Digital Opsec for Teens

Use operations security (opsec) to minimize personal data exposure online and ensure secrecy and availability of accounts and digital activities.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
15 hours ago

Darnold grateful to Vikes but focused on Seahawks

Sam Darnold, coming off a resurgent season in Minnesota, expresses gratitude for that year and focuses on continuing success with the Seattle Seahawks.
National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
4 hours ago

These Commanders won't make it past December (and everyone knows it)

Adam Peters faces a make-or-break offseason to overhaul an aging, slow, and unproductive Washington Commanders roster and coaching staff after a 3-8 start.
Social media marketing
fromInc
3 hours ago

5 Side Hustles You Can Do Entirely on Social Media

Monetize a dedicated social media following through sponsored posts, ad revenue, and platform monetization features, but it requires time, niche focus, and significant engagement.
Artificial intelligence
fromTech Times
2 hours ago

AI Search Engines vs. Traditional Search: 2025 Comparison & What's Driving the Winners

AI-powered search engines outperform traditional keyword-based search by understanding query intent through machine learning, NLP, and contextual analysis.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 hours ago

If You Turn Down an AI's Ability to Lie, It Starts Claiming It's Conscious

Suppressing deception and roleplay features in large language models increases their tendency to claim conscious experience, while amplifying deception reduces such claims.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Remote Desktop Solutions That Fit Growing Businesses

SMEs increasingly prefer cloud-based or hybrid virtual desktop alternatives over legacy VDI due to lower cost, simplified licensing, and easier deployment.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 hour ago

How 17 Classic Southern Dishes Got Their Quirky Names - Tasting Table

Many iconic Southern dishes have unusual names rooted in regional history and traditions, with examples like succotash, hush puppies, and pig pickin' cake.
Food & drink
fromLondon Unattached
1 hour ago

The Shed: Farm to Fork Restaurant in Notting Hill - Review

The Shed serves daily-changing British-inspired small plates sourced within 100 miles, set in a rustic, shabby-chic Notting Hill space with Nutbourne wines.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
7 hours ago

Geo-restrictions getting in the way? Unblock your Premier League streams this weekend with this amazing Black Friday VPN deal from Surfshark

Surfshark VPN offers an 87% Black Friday discount, enabling secure, geo-unrestricted Premier League streaming worldwide with two-year plans plus three free months.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Amazon Data Center Linked to Cluster of Rare Cancers

Data center wastewater compounded with agricultural runoff contaminated Morrow County groundwater, correlating with elevated nitrates and spikes in miscarriages, kidney loss, and unusual cancers.
Wine
fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

Get A Bottle Of Wine Chilled Fast With One Simple Hack - Tasting Table

Adding salt to an ice-water bath lowers the freezing point and rapidly chills a wine bottle, often cooling it in about five minutes when agitated and insulated.
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
15 hours ago

Letters: Fremont cricket field critics fear the unknown

Neighbor opposition to a Fremont cricket field stems from fear of flying balls and unfamiliarity; Oakland coal terminal poses dust, health and climate harms.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 hours ago

15 Best Hidden Gem Items In The Freezer Section At Costco - Tasting Table

Costco's freezer section contains many underrated, highly loved frozen products—versatile choices like Kirkland organic blueberries are affordable, large, and useful for snacks, breakfasts, and recipes.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

If I was American, I'd be worried about my country': Margaret Atwood answers questions from Ai Weiwei, Rebecca Solnit and more

Margaret Atwood reflects on a long life and prolific career, combining scientific curiosity, scepticism, outspoken views, personal grief, and complex public expectations.
Books
fromFast Company
6 hours ago

The danger of believing business myths

Language reflects and preserves cultural perceptions, histories, and social relationships through specific vocabulary and linguistic remnants.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Move over, Murdoch: will Lord Rothermere be Britain's most powerful media mogul?

Lord Rothermere has acquired the Telegraph titles after renewing a decades-long family pursuit of British newspapers, reinforcing his family's centre-right media consolidation ambitions.
Information security
fromABC7 Los Angeles
8 hours ago

Holiday shoppers beware! AI online shopping scams are on the rise, experts say

Online holiday shoppers face scams: fake deep-discount websites and brushing mail schemes using AI; verify URLs (https, padlock), avoid suspicious links and QR codes.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 hours ago

MrBeast says there are 3 key reasons his YouTube videos are so popular

High-budget spectacles, originality, and relentless focus on content quality, supported by hundreds of staff, drive MrBeast's massive YouTube viewership.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 hour ago

How Terror Works

A Berlin couple conducted a covert two-year postcard campaign rebutting Nazi propaganda, exemplifying muted resistance amid moral ambiguity and personal struggle.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Tim Dowling: how did I end up on a helpline for the old and befuddled?

An unexpected bank alert about an address change triggers frustration and confusion amid unhelpful automated systems and transfers during an urgent phone call.
Social media marketing
fromenglish.elpais.com
11 hours ago

Leonie von Ungern-Sternberg, baroness and TikToker: Belonging to the aristocracy means nothing. They can take everything from you, except what's in your head'

A German aristocrat uses TikTok to demystify aristocracy, recount privileged experiences, and advocate for democratized education.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
1 day ago

What five years of evidence on hybrid working tells us about the future of employment

Hybrid and remote work proved effective across many jobs; the UK leads hybrid adoption, and evidence plus policy changes support formalising flexible working.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day 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.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
22 hours ago

North Korean Hackers Deploy 197 npm Packages to Spread Updated OtterCookie Malware

North Korean threat actors published 197 malicious npm packages delivering OtterCookie/BeaverTail malware that establishes C2 and steals credentials, clipboard, keystrokes, screenshots, and wallets.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
1 day 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
1 day 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.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Former Ukip MEP denies taking money to promote Russian interests

David Coburn denies accepting money linked to a campaign promoting Russian interests after messages mentioned him following Nathan Gill's bribery conviction.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
1 day 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.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
1 day 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.
Wine
fromBon Appetit
1 day 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.
Media industry
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Oakland cops toss student journalist from news conference about John Beam's death

Oakland Police Department denied entry to student and other reporters by enforcing a mandatory police-issued press credential at a Laney College press conference.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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.
Writing
fromHer Campus
3 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.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
5 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.
Writing
fromBig Think
1 week 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
1 week 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.
#afd
fromwww.dw.com
4 hours ago
Germany news

Germany news: Rallies against new far-right AfD youth group DW 11/29/2025

AfD members in Giessen will vote to form a new youth wing after the Young Alternative was labeled far-right extremist; police probe shooting, possible bombing.
fromThe Local Germany
7 hours ago
Germany news

Buoyant German far-right AfD to launch new youth wing

The far-right AfD will launch a new youth wing in Giessen amid large planned protests and heavy police deployment after disbanding the extremist Junge Alternative.
#manchester-city
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 hour ago
Manchester City

Man City vs Leeds: Premier League lineups, team news, confirmed starting teams

Manchester City need a draw to move to second while Leeds require a point to escape the relegation zone.
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 hours ago
Manchester City

LIVE - Man City v Leeds: Commentary, updates, goals and stats

Manchester City aim to recover from recent setbacks when they host struggling Leeds, who have dropped into the relegation zone.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
4 hours ago

Patrick Roy praises NY Islanders effort in comeback but laments missed opportunities

Islanders rallied from a 3-0 deficit and played well overall, but two costly turnovers turned a likely win into a one-point loss.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

Why German youth embrace violence and extremism DW 11/29/2025

Youth violent crime and online radicalization are rising in Germany, with vulnerable minors increasingly involved in extremist plots and receiving custodial sentences after arrests.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
13 hours ago

Craig Berube on the Leafs receiving zero power plays in Washington: "I don't think it's on us... We worked and competed... We had good offensive-zone time"

Maple Leafs lost 3-2 due to defensive mistakes, missed finishes on multiple chances, no power plays, and lineup adjustments for a reset.
Real Madrid
from101GREATGOALS.COM
7 hours ago

Girona v Real Madrid: Line-ups, stats and preview

Girona remain in La Liga's relegation zone on goal difference despite recent results, while Real Madrid lead the table and face a congested away schedule.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromESPN.com
14 hours ago

Final prep for NFL Week 13: We have sleepers, QB questions, trends to watch and more

Week 13 centers on pivotal stat trends, low-rostered fantasy options, surprise candidates, betting guidance, and crucial quarterback and matchup questions across 12 games.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 hour ago

It's a mystery

Founder and executive editor, Mission resident since 1998, combines newspaper and academic experience to sustain local journalism through reader-supported, steady content.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 hours ago

What We're Grateful For

Billion-dollar auction sales mask deep problems: most artists and galleries are excluded, and the market remains unhealthy despite headline optimism.
Arts
fromARTnews.com
3 hours ago

Sotheby's London Reveals Its Old Master and 19th Century Evening Sale, with Half of Works Unseen for a Century

Sotheby's December 3 London Old Master sale features 31 works, many unseen for decades, with top estimates up to £7 million.
Dallas Cowboys
fromPro Football Rumors
13 hours ago

Cowboys Offered Micah Parsons, 1st-Rounder For Quinnen Williams During Training Camp

Jerry Jones offered Micah Parsons plus a first-round pick to the Jets for Quinnen Williams, but the Jets declined, citing cap-room limitations.
#dallas-cowboys
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
8 hours ago

Barcelona midfielder unlikely to start vs Alaves: Here's what Flick is planning | Barca Universal

Barcelona will limit Pedri to a brief substitute appearance to build fitness, prioritizing his recovery for early-December matches against Real Betis and Atletico Madrid.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 hour ago

Report - Why key Barcelona midfielder is not in the squad to face Alaves | Barca Universal

Frenkie de Jong missed Barcelona’s match against Alaves due to family reasons and was omitted from both the starting lineup and substitutes.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
15 hours ago

Tesla loses some AI staff to a new robotics startup

Sunday Robotics hired multiple former Tesla engineers, including Optimus and Autopilot veterans, to develop its Memo home robot and joins a growing home-robotics startup field.
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