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Boston.com
3 days ago
US news
Another Mass. resident charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
An Amherst man has been arrested in connection with the U.S. Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
Daniel Tocci was seen on live television footage carrying a large stick near the Washington Monument.
Tocci allegedly entered the Capitol building through the Senate Wing Door and remained on the Capitol's restricted grounds without authorization for at least 90 minutes.
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
US news
Medical Freedom' Activists Take Aim at New Target: Childhood Vaccine Mandates
Mississippi has relaxed its strict school vaccination requirements, allowing children to be exempt based on religious objections or health issues.
Medical and religious freedom groups are targeting childhood school vaccine mandates, which have long been considered crucial for protecting against infectious diseases.
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
US Elections
Trump's Defense to Charge That He's Anti-Democratic? Accuse Biden of It
Former President Trump continues to attack President Biden, accusing him of being a threat to American democracy.
Trump's campaign is stepping up its defense against accusations of anti-democratic behavior.
Mail Online
1 day ago
Digital life
Certain Google searches like 'Taylor Swift' can lead to malware
Hackers are using popular Google searches as a way to install malware on unsuspecting users' computers.
Specific searches that hackers tend to use include 'how to make money online' and 'Taylor Swift'.
Users should be wary of downloading special software or visiting websites promising free people and phone number searches.
BuzzFeed
23 hours ago
Digital life
38 Things People Find Soooo Cringeworthy That Have Become Normalized In Today's Society
www.nytimes.com
23 hours ago
Wellness
What Motivates the Motivators?
Fitness instructors have physically demanding work schedules that can take a toll on their bodies and minds.
They wake up early and prioritize nutrition, rest, exercise, and mental recovery to maintain their own fitness and motivation.
Chicago Tribune
1 day ago
Wellness
Op-ed: With Ozempic, obesity is a treatable condition
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 day ago
Wellness
Aging Gracefully, Living Joyfully: The Secret Behind Why Older People Are Happier
Older people report higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction than younger generations.
Factors such as focusing on positive aspects of life and strong social connections contribute to happiness in old age.
Futurism
1 day ago
OMG science
China's Mars Rover Detected Polygons Under the Planet's Surface
Futurism
1 day ago
OMG science
Scientists Discover Star System So Perfect It Seems Like Art
Sacred Geometry
Ars Technica
2 days ago
OMG science
Neptune-sized exoplanet is too big for its host star
You win some, you lose some.Earlier this week, observations made by the Webb Space Telescope provided new data that supports what we thought we understood about planet formation.
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
Tech industry
Ego, Fear and Money: How the A.I. Fuse Was Lit
Elon Musk and Larry Page had a contentious debate about whether artificial intelligence would elevate humanity or destroy it.
The debate occurred during Musk's 44th birthday party in 2015, years before Twitter became X and Tesla had a profitable year.
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
Tech industry
The Who's Who Behind the Modern Artificial Intelligence Movement
Artificial intelligence that mimics human brain function has been a focus of researchers, investors, and tech executives for over a decade.
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has played a significant role in the development of modern AI and the recognition of generative AI.
Medium
1 day ago
UX design
The Most Influential Psychological Studies on UX Design.
When I was first introduced to some of the most famous psychology studies to ever exist in my undergraduate psychology classes I was engrossed by how humans behaved.
uxplanet.org
1 day ago
UX design
7 UX/UI Design Trends in 2023: Innovations in User Experience
Buttonless UI is an emerging trend in UI/UX design as technology advances.
Buttonless interfaces use alternative methods like gestures and voice commands for user interaction.
Medium
1 day ago
UX design
Create your own design system: Chapter Iconography
WSJ
1 day ago
Tech industry
You Can Look Better on Video Calls Without Even Trying
Face-enhancing effects can smooth skin and eliminate dark circles-there's even digital makeup
Cold and flu season is in full swing.And so is the year-end work rush.
Engadget
1 day ago
Privacy professionals
23andMe hackers accessed ancestry information from thousands of customers and their DNA relatives
A data breach at 23andMe affected about 14,000 of its 14 million customers, with hackers accessing profile and health-related information through a credential-stuffing attack.
23andMe believes the threat actor activity is contained and is working to have the publicly-posted information taken down.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
2 days ago
Privacy professionals
U.S. Senator: What Do Our Cars Know? And Who Do They Share that Information With?
U.S. Senator Ed Markey is asking car manufacturers to clarify what data cars collect and who has access to that data.
The letter highlights the potential privacy violations and asks for details on data collection, storage, sale, and deletion processes.
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
EU data protection
You may balk at giving your health data to Palantir but it could save your life | Martha Gill
www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
EU data protection
Alone you are weak': top German politician calls for closer links between UK and EU
A leading figure in Germany's SPD has called for closer ties between the UK and the EU to address international crises.
Regular meetings and contacts between government figures and citizens outside of the EU's ambit are proposed to strengthen the UK-EU relationship.
Fox Sports
1 day ago
English Premier League
15-second strike makes PL history amid mauling; Arsenal survives scare: Wrap
www.dw.com
22 hours ago
Environment
COP28: Germany praises efforts to curb methane emissions DW 12/03/2023
Germany supports initiatives to reduce methane emissions and sees them as a way to quickly make an impact in the fight against climate change.
Germany is focusing on reducing methane emissions in the energy sector, particularly in the production of gas and oil.
www.npr.org
1 day ago
Health
Health is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations. Here's why that's a big deal
Major flooding has hit Kenya in November.
The disasters are likely intensified by climate change, and are causing ongoing health issues across the region.
BKReader
23 hours ago
Health
Lifestyle Medicine Program Expands to Kings County
NYC Health + Hospitals has expanded their Lifestyle Medicine Program to Kings County in Brooklyn, making it the third site to offer the program citywide.
The Lifestyle Medicine Program supports patients in making evidence-based lifestyle changes to improve their health and addresses barriers to lifestyle change.
www.aljazeera.com
1 day ago
Europe news
Ukraine accuses Russia of war crimes' after execution' of captured troops
Ukraine has launched an investigation into the execution of its unarmed soldiers by Russian forces.
The killing of prisoners of war is a gross violation of the Geneva Conventions and is classified as a serious international crime.
Soccer News
1 day ago
English Premier League
Gabriel Martinelli desperate for Arsenal to stay at Premier League summit - Soccer News
Gabriel Martinelli is determined to keep Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.
Arsenal's victory over Wolves ensured their top spot in the league.
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Writing
The best books to give as presents this Christmas
James McBride's novel The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store explores the intersection of the Black and Jewish communities.
Alice McDermott's novel Absolution is a moral masterpiece and one of the finest modern novels the author has read.
Mary Beard recommends Zadie Smith's historical novel The Fraud and a book about 16th-century female artist Lavinia Fontana.
Clive Myrie praises Paul Murray's The Bee Sting and Rory Stewart's Politics on the Edge as insightful and engaging reads.
Fox Sports
1 day ago
English Premier League
LIVE: Ange's next big test arrives at cruel moment as sore Spurs face critical City challenge
Ange Postecoglou is committed to sticking to his principles and style of play despite facing challenges like injuries and tough opponents.
He believes that these challenges are important for shaping the team and achieving success.
www.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
Europe news
Police in Paris have arrested a man who targeted passersby, killing 1 and injuring 2, official says
A knife attack in Paris resulted in the death of a German tourist and the injury of two others.
The attacker, a 25-year-old French citizen, expressed anguish about Muslims dying and claimed that France was an accomplice.
www.thelocal.fr
1 day ago
Europe news
Paris terror attack: What we know so far
A knife attack took place in Paris near the Eiffel Tower, resulting in one fatality and injuries to two others.
The attacker has a history of radical Islamist views and had been on a terror watchlist.
MLB
MLB Trade Rumors
1 day ago
Major League Baseball
Angels Retain Ray Montgomery As Bench Coach
Ray Montgomery will remain as the bench coach for the Angels next season.
Montgomery has a lengthy career in baseball, transitioning from a player to various scouting and front office roles.
MLB Trade Rumors
1 day ago
Major League Baseball
Free Agent Notes: Imanaga, Fedde, Barnes
Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga has been officially posted by the Yokohama BayStars, making him eligible to sign with MLB clubs.
Imanaga is expected to be a potential mid-rotation arm in the big leagues, with a projected contract value potentially approaching $100 million.
Dodgers Nation
1 day ago
LA Dodgers
Dodgers Nearing Deal With Joe Kelly, Who Will Be Removed From 40-Man Roster?
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Joe Kelly are close to reaching an agreement for his return to the team.
To make room for Kelly on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers may release either Victor Gonzalez or Austin Barnes.
moreMLB
MLB Trade Rumors
1 day ago
Major League Baseball
Twins Notes: Buxton, Center Field, Rotation
Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is fully recovered from knee surgery and expected to return to baseball activities by the end of 2023.
Despite his past injuries, Buxton has shown the ability to provide elite defensive and offensive contributions when healthy.
WSJ
1 day ago
World news
Billions in U.S. Funding Hasn't Convinced Developing World to Ditch Coal
Wealthy nations are providing financial support to developing countries for clean energy.
Efforts in South Africa and Indonesia to transition away from fossil fuels are at risk.
Yahoo Finance
2 days ago
Remote teams
Broadcom CEO tells VMWare workers to 'get butt back to office' after completing a $69 billion merger of the two companies
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan orders newly acquired employees to work in the office if they live within 50 miles.
There has been a debate between the benefits of in-person work and remote work, with some companies remaining committed to remote work.
The Paris Review
1 day ago
Writing
The Art of Fiction No. 67
A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English fiction.
dzone.com
1 day ago
Information security
Understanding the New SEC Rules for Disclosing Cybersecurity Incidents - DZone
The SEC has announced new rules for public companies regarding cybersecurity risk management and incident reporting.
The new rules aim to standardize and improve the disclosure of cybersecurity information in a consistent and comparable manner.
Truthout
1 day ago
Media industry
How Corporate Media Helped Lay the Groundwork for Israel's Genocide in Gaza
Gaza has continued to capture news headlines since the Hamas attacks on October 7 and the beginning of Israel's increasingly disproportionate military response, which has brought the full might of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to bear on Palestinian civilians and children, prompting serious allegations of war crimes and genocide.
WSJ
2 days ago
World news
On a Tiny Island in the Middle of Nowhere, 250 People Are Fending Off China
China's presence in the South China Sea has grown more assertive over the past decade.
Residents of Thitu Island have witnessed China's fishing militia and military presence near their island.
Tech.co
2 days ago
Remote teams
41 Awesome Fully Remote Jobs to Apply for in December 2023
Having a healthy work/life balance means different things to different people.For some, it might be as simple as working a low stress job, but for others the key is working remotely.
www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Media industry
Vox and Conde Nast are latest to announce media layoffs
Vox Media and Conde Nast announced layoffs due to declining ad market.
Vox Media Union criticized the move as devastating during the holiday season.
RAIN News
2 days ago
Media industry
Collin Campbell leaves Gimlet for high-exec podcast role at NPR - RAIN News
Collin Campbell appointed as NPR's Senior Vice President of Podcast Strategy and Franchise Development
Campbell brings extensive experience in audio content production and development
AdExchanger
2 days ago
Marketing tech
Google Search Partners Is Unsafe, But It Can Be Fixed
The Adalytics study reveals that Google Search Partner (GSP) platform lacks controls to prevent ads from appearing on unsuitable sites.
Advertisers may have their ads displayed next to pornography or on websites listed as threats to national security.
91.5 KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio
2 days ago
Remote teams
Govt. Workers Union Wants To Bargain With Pillen For Remote Work
The union representing more than eight-thousand Nebraska state workers has filed a demand to bargain with the governor about remote work.
MarTech
2 days ago
Marketing
AWS expands its martech competency program | MarTech
BuzzFeed
1 week ago
Cooking
People Are Sharing The Cooking Tips That Everyone Should Know, And As A Home Cook, These Are KEY
Pat meats dry before searing and add less oil to the pan
Taste as you go to ensure the flavor is to your liking
Mise en place helps conceptualize the goal
Scary Mommy
2 weeks ago
Cooking
23 Kitchen Safety Tips To Teach Your Tween For Those Viral TikTok Recipes
Kitchen safety for kids includes proper hygiene, using knives correctly, and being prepared with the right tools.
Allowing kids to have independence in the kitchen can be done safely by teaching them these key principles.
www.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
Dining
10 tips to avoid a cooking fire this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the most common day for home cooking fires in the U.S.
Fire departments received triple the number of daily home cooking fires on Thanksgiving in 2021.
Staying focused and not leaving pots unattended are critical for safety while cooking Thanksgiving dinner.
Quillette
4 weeks ago
World politics
A Generation of Misguided Policy in Israel
For more than a generation, defence policy and much else has been increasingly determined by the dictates of Israel's religious settler lobby and its Messianic visions.
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
World politics
Thursday Briefing: What's Next After McCarthy's Downfall
Thailand is grappling with its gun culture as the nation experiences its third high-profile shooting spree in nearly four years.
Thailand has strict gun laws, but a lack of enforcement and a thriving black market contribute to the country's high rates of gun ownership and gun homicide.
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
World politics
Haiti, Desperate for Peace, Turns to Police Notorious for Violence
Kenyan police officers with a checkered history will lead a multinational security force in Haiti.
Kenyan police have been accused of excessive force and human rights violations.
Concerns are raised about the level of force that will be used on organized criminal groups in Haiti.
www.npr.org
1 day ago
US politics
Biden used to keep quiet about Trump. Now Biden's invoking his name to raise alarms
Biden and his team are actively using Trump's statements to draw contrasts and motivate Democrats
The Biden campaign is preparing for a potential 2020 rematch with Trump
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
US politics
In Florida's Hot Political Climate, Some Faculty Have Had Enough
Prominent professors are leaving Florida's public universities, citing Governor DeSantis' conservative policies as the reason.
Despite the departures, the turnover rate in Florida's universities remains below the national average.
Medium
1 day ago
Scala
Scala: The Programming Language Driving Apache Spark's Success!
Scala is a popular programming language for building data-intensive applications, especially in the context of Apache Spark.
Scala's concise syntax and functional programming features make it an elegant and expressive choice for data processing with Spark.
Dodgers Nation
1 day ago
LA Dodgers
Dodgers Reportedly 'Very Close' to Bringing Back Joe Kelly
It looks like the Dodgers may have made another signing this offseason!They are reportedly "very close".to bringing back reliever Joe Kelly to the team, marking another reunion this offseason.
Dodger Blue
1 day ago
LA Dodgers
Dodgers Free Agent Rumors: Joe Kelly Re-Signing
The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to re-signing Joe Kelly, a free-agent reliever, to bolster their bullpen for the 2024 season.
Kelly had multiple injuries throughout the 2023 season but had effective performance with a 4.12 ERA and a stellar 2.72 FIP.
Posting and Toasting
1 day ago
New York Knicks
Preview of the Knicks' upcoming week, Dec. 3-9
The New York Knicks have a challenging December schedule, with the most road games and toughest opponents.
The Knicks are participating in the IST tournament, which offers varying bonuses and a $500K prize for the winner.
Medium2 days ago
Scala
Recursion and Tail Recursion in Scala : An easy step by step guide.
Recursion is a technique where a function calls itself to solve a problem.
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In this article we will see how to implement a recursive and delve into the challenge of recursive function encountering larger input value.Finally we will get to know the better version of recursion known as Tail Recursion and how tail recursion overcomes the challenge of a simple recursive function.
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If a function's definition involves calling the function itself then the function is called recursive function.
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Recursion is a powerful programming technique that allows functions to call themselves and thus express problems in a clear , concise and intuitive way.However, as we've seen, traditional recursive implementations may encounter challenges with larger inputs due to stack overflow issues.
Pinstripe Alley
1 day ago
New York Yankees
Around the Empire: Yankees News - 12/3/23
The New York Yankees have been involved in trade rumors for Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres since the offseason began.
Drew Thorpe, a highly regarded minor league pitcher, is a name that keeps coming up as a potential trade target for the Padres.
Creative Bloq
1 day ago
Graphic design
The best 1910s logos - 10 brilliant designs from the 'Turbulent Decade'
The 1910s was a turbulent decade marked by cataclysmic events such as the sinking of the Titanic and the First World War.
The decade also saw positive developments like the rediscovery of Machu Picchu and advancements in science and art.
Creative Bloq
1 day ago
Graphic design
Are these the world's oldest logo designs?
The history of logos dates back to the medieval period, with the use of merchant marks as early forms of visual identity.
Merchants in medieval Norwich used symbols to distinguish themselves from their competitors, creating a form of brand identity.
Rossoneri Blog - AC Milan News | All about AC Milan - News, Match Reports, Transfers and Rumours
1 day ago
AC Milan
Milan-Frosinone: Official line-ups | Rossoneri Blog - AC Milan News
AC Milan (4-3-3) - Stefano Pioli Mike Maignan; Davide Calabria, Fikayo Tomori, Theo Hernández, Alessandro Florenzi; Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Tijjani Reijnders, Yunus Musah; Samuel Chukwueze, Luka Jović, Christian Pulisic.
baseball
Pinstripe Alley
1 day ago
New York Yankees
Today on Pinstripe Alley - 12/3/23
Winter Meetings are starting and there is optimism for deals to be made.
There are rumblings about the Soto market but it may take a few more days for a deal to happen.
Pinstripe Alley
1 day ago
New York Yankees
Pinstripe Alley Top 100 Yankees: #63 Masahiro Tanaka
Masahiro Tanaka had a successful tenure with the New York Yankees from 2014-2020, playing a key part in their playoff runs.
Tanaka's interest in baseball began at a young age, and he pursued his dream of becoming a professional player.
morebaseball
Creative Bloq
2 days ago
Graphic design
Nike asked Skiman to change its logo
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Europe politics
No 10 daren't admit it, but Ursula von der Leyen is right: we'll be going back on Brexit | Will Hutton
Ursula von der Leyen believes Britain will eventually rejoin the EU.
The promises made during the Brexit referendum have not been fulfilled.
www.mercurynews.com
23 hours ago
San Francisco Giants
How SF Giants stack up in Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes
Shohei Ohtani's decision on his free-agent destination will define the baseball offseason
The San Francisco Giants are finalists for Ohtani and have a strong interest in signing him
TechBeamers
1 day ago
Data science
44 Python Data Analyst Interview Questions
Reading data from a CSV file in Python using pandas
Difference between lists and NumPy arrays in Python
Handling missing values in a Pandas data frame
Using lambda functions in Python
Installing external libraries in Python using pip
Handling categorical data in a Pandas data frame
Purpose of the matplotlib library in Python
Using the groupby function in Pandas
Handling outliers in a dataset
www.mercurynews.com
23 hours ago
Public health
Post-Thanksgiving, the big three respiratory viruses are rising, but there's still less of it than last year
COVID-19 and influenza hospitalizations are on the rise post-Thanksgiving.
California has replaced its COVID dashboard with a new respiratory virus dashboard that tracks both COVID and influenza.
Posting and Toasting
1 day ago
New York Knicks
See it to believe it: Quentin Grimes made a free throw!
Quentin Grimes made history by scoring his first two free throws of the season after 14 games and 337 minutes of playing time.
Grimes has had a rough start to the season, shooting poorly with splits of 36/35/66.
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Music
Peter Gabriel: i/o review a glorious, late-career masterpiece
Peter Gabriel has released his first album of new material since 2002, featuring a new song for each full moon
The album, titled i/o, explores themes of the human condition with positivity and wit, while addressing topics like technology and religion
Oregon ArtsWatch | Oregon Arts & Culture News
22 hours ago
Education
Project Chamber Music: Willamette Valley brings Oregon students shoulder to shoulder with world class classical musicians
Caitlin Lynch credits her Oregon music education for propelling her to a successful career as a musician.
She highlights the importance of the arts in Oregon and the community pride in music making.
Bavarian Football Works
23 hours ago
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich trying just about everything to move on from the massive snowfall
Bayern Munich's match with Union Berlin was cancelled due to heavy snowfall
Bayern Munich used a helicopter to blow the snow off the roof at the Allianz Arena
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
US politics
DeSantis Finishes His Iowa 99, Hoping for a Bump Against Trump
Ron DeSantis is touring Iowa to boost his struggling presidential campaign.
Despite checking all the boxes, DeSantis still trails Trump in state polls.
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
UK politics
Keir Starmer praises Margaret Thatcher in bid to woo Tory voters
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