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US news
fromBoston.com
6 hours ago

More than 100 patients evacuated after Rockland nursing home fire

Webster Park Rehabilitation evacuated 102 patients after a third-floor fire; staff and sprinklers limited the blaze, no injuries, facility closed due to water damage.
US news
fromESPN.com
8 hours ago

Kentucky fires Mark Stoops: Top candidates, transfers, recruits

Kentucky fired Mark Stoops after 13 seasons following consecutive losing records and a 41-0 loss, initiating an expedited coaching search.
US news
fromESPN.com
8 hours ago

Lane Kiffin, Thanksgiving and CFB conference champs: A busy weekend at the sportsbooks

Lane Kiffin's departure from Ole Miss prompted sportsbooks to downgrade the Rebels, with most oddsmakers valuing his impact at roughly four points.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
8 hours ago

We quit our jobs to take a yearlong trip. I worried about the career gap on my resume.

A yearlong world travel gap turned burnout into renewal, enabling career differentiation and inspiring entrepreneurship in travel consultancy.
#remote-work
fromQuartz
23 hours ago
Digital life

The best U.S. cities for remote workers in 2026

Top U.S. cities for remote workers in 2026 balance affordability, strong digital infrastructure, high remote-worker share, coworking density, and local amenities.
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Remote teams

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.
more#remote-work
Wellness
fromFortune
20 hours ago

This Cisco exec's 7-day weeks and 18-hour days throw his work-life balance out of whack-but he makes two things non-negotiable | Fortune

Jeetu Patel maintains relentless work hours but enforces strict guardrails—no meetings before 9 a.m. and family exceptions—to protect focus and balance.
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
23 hours ago

AI video slop is everywhere, take our quiz to try and spot it

Verify online videos with simple checks; avoid assuming everything is fake or real and be wary of emotionally manipulative content.
OMG science
fromBustle
18 hours ago

Your December Astrology Forecast

December 2025's astrology calms prior chaos and sparks inspiration, with a Gemini full supermoon, Sagittarius stellium and Capricorn season shift supporting new-year planning.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week 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.
EU data protection
fromTechzine Global
49 minutes ago

Switzerland no longer wants American cloud in the public sector

Swiss regulator bans US cloud services for government agencies because the US CLOUD Act grants US authorities access to data, rendering their use unconstitutional.
Privacy professionals
fromForbes
17 hours ago

This Is When Microsoft Starts Telling Your Boss If You're Not At Work

Microsoft Teams will automatically set and report users' work location based on connected Wi‑Fi, rolling out January 2026 and controllable by admins (off by default).
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

4 tips to help you maintain a healthy credit rating

Credit enables economic mobility like homeownership but also fuels exploitative lending and debt; understanding its benefits and pitfalls can reduce harm.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.standard.co.uk
20 hours ago

Revealed: West London authority using drones to 'spy' on residents

Hammersmith and Fulham plans to deploy drones to support enforcement, joining many councils building UAV fleets and raising privacy and airspace safety concerns.
UX design
fromBuzzFeed
22 hours ago

People Are Sharing The Most Absurd Places They've Been Asked To Tip

Tip prompts are increasingly appearing in places with no service, provoking frustration as tips remain crucial income for many low-paid US workers.
EU data protection
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

Preparing for the removal of third-party cookies

Marketers must prioritize consented first-party data and first-party cookies for targeting and measurement as third-party cookies are phased out.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
3 days 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.
UX design
fromFortune
3 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
4 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.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 hours ago

Tomiris Shifts to Public-Service Implants for Stealthier C2 in Attacks on Government Targets

Tomiris conducts espionage-focused intrusions against diplomatic and government targets, using spear-phishing and implants that abuse public services for covert command-and-control.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Five of the best translated fiction of 2025

A haunting story merges bodily illness, dreamlike visions, and Korean political history into an intensely involving exploration of trauma, sight, and memory.
Information security
fromTheregister
9 hours ago

Swiss government bans SaaS and cloud for sensitive info

Swiss data protection officers advise public bodies to avoid hyperscale clouds and SaaS for especially sensitive data due to weak end-to-end encryption and legal risks.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
6 hours ago

AI agents see explosive growth on AWS Marketplace - over 40x the team's initial targets

AWS Marketplace rapidly expanded its AI agent catalog from a planned 50 to over 2,100, adding agent-driven discovery and automated private-offer pricing.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 hours ago

CTV Is Less Transparent Than YouTube. That Should Alarm Everyone | AdExchanger

CTV programmatic advertising lacks transparency, causing buyer hesitation, flattened spending, and weakening ad revenue for major media companies.
Social media marketing
fromAdExchanger
2 hours ago

Why Acne Treatment Brand Differin Developed Pimple-Popping, Hormone-Dodging Roblox Games | AdExchanger

Differin engaged Gen Z gamers through authentic streamer partnerships and in-game experiences, driving substantial awareness, purchase intent, and earned-media growth.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
33 minutes ago

Insiders say the future of AI will be smaller and cheaper than you think | Fortune

AI may shift toward smaller, specialized agent-based models that match many capabilities of massive LLMs with far lower cost and infrastructure needs.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
9 hours ago

Security Leaders Discuss SitusAMC Cyberattack

A cyberattack on SitusAMC compromised corporate accounting, legal and some customer-related data; the company is investigating and cooperating with law enforcement.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
4 hours ago

Context is Everything: How AI turns Human Behavior into Marketing Impact

AI-driven, behavior-focused personalization enables Aston Martin and Cognizant to deliver context-aware content, experiences, and bespoke merchandise to a global fanbase.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Wood-burning stoves to face partial ban in Labour's updated environment plan

England will tighten PM2.5 pollution targets, potentially restricting or banning older wood-burning stoves and tightening smoke control areas.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 hours ago

Is Enshittification Really Such A Bad Thing?; The Android Beta Reveal | AdExchanger

Increased ad loads often do not substantially reduce user engagement; users tolerate more ads if ad quality and targeting improve and ad-free uptake is minimal.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 hours ago

Digiday+ Research: Where publisher revenue stands with ads, video, content licensing and subscriptions

Direct-sold ads remain publishers' primary revenue and focus, while programmatic ad revenue declines and publishers plan investments in video and AI licensing.
Books
fromVulture
4 hours ago

Winter's Bone Author Daniel Woodrell Dies at 72

Daniel Woodrell, who coined 'country noir', died at 72 of pancreatic cancer; Winter's Bone inspired the Oscar-nominated film that launched Jennifer Lawrence.
Media industry
fromHigh Country News
34 minutes ago

HCN 2025 impact report - High Country News

HCN received multiple awards for excellence in Indigenous and environmental journalism, saw staff honored for reporting and photography, and expanded leadership and content-sharing impact.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 hours ago

How AI's hit to publisher traffic is quietly rewiring media M&A

AI-driven summaries and reduced site traffic have lowered publisher attractiveness and complicated media M&A pricing amid weak ad markets and higher rates.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
44 minutes ago

Letters to the Editor, December 2025 - High Country News

Community-driven arts spaces and ecological solutions like beaver restoration provide tangible benefits for youth engagement and watershed resilience.
Food & drink
fromBon Appetit
5 hours ago

Forkful Is a Tasty Meal Delivery Option for the Food-Is-Fuel Crowd

Forkful delivers fully prepared, diet-labeled meals made with organic ingredients that heat in minutes, targeting wellness-minded customers seeking convenient, healthier meal options.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
8 hours ago

The Best Ham To Buy At Costco's Deli For Sandwiches - Tasting Table

Kirkland Signature Uncured Black Forest Ham at Costco offers well-balanced smoked flavor, thicker slices, natural preservatives, and strong value at about $9.99 for 28 ounces.
Food & drink
fromIndependent
3 hours ago

The pre-made Christmas sandwich taste test - 'The sandwich is dry, but if you're after a quick fix, it'll do the job'

Make your own Christmas sandwich or buy from a gourmet shop; supermarket versions are often smaller, less tasty, and unsatisfying.
Environment
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
6 hours ago

Coastal flood advisory in place for Bay Area Shorelines from Tuesday to Sunday

Coastal flood advisory warns of up to 1.4 ft inundation and hazardous shoreline conditions for Monterey Bay, Big Sur Coast, and San Francisco County through Dec. 7.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Poem of the week: Rich or Poor, or Saint and Sinner by Thomas Love Peacock

Society condemns the poor for visible minor acts while the rich conceal comparable or greater vices behind wealth and privilege.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,375

Massive Russian missile and drone strikes and reciprocal Ukrainian naval and drone attacks caused civilian casualties, widespread power outages, and disrupted energy infrastructure.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
20 hours ago

LinkedIn debuts AI tools for B2B marketers, launches playful Nancy Kerrigan campaign

B2B marketers face intense short-term ROI pressure, prioritize budgets for new-business generation, and are rapidly adopting LinkedIn's new ad formats and generative AI tools.
Remote teams
fromForbes
16 hours ago

Why Hybrid Work Changes The Annual Review

Evaluate employees solely by measurable outputs rather than office attendance or input metrics, because hybrid work makes input and output separate domains.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
22 hours ago

Joan Silber on Friendship in a Fractured World

Two childhood friends' diverging lives intersect around historical displacement, comedy as contrast, and a narrator's deliberate cultural distance.
Social media marketing
fromBuffer
2 weeks ago

Sharing videos through Buffer

Social networks require specific video file sizes and formats; uploaded videos are converted to MP4 H.264 at up to 1280x720, and thumbnail generation affects upload time.
Wine
fromTasting Table
20 hours ago

The Champagne Brand You Are, Based On Your Zodiac Sign - Tasting Table

Champagne styles reflect terroir, grape blends, and house identity, allowing astrological archetypes to guide Champagne-house matches for personal taste.
Social media marketing
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

People Are Calling Out Things That Used To Be "Good" Until They Became Too Popular

Everyday affordable pleasures and bargains are becoming less accessible due to rising prices, commercialization, and influencer-driven demand.
English Premier League
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
15 hours ago

Completely irresponsible' Lucas Paqueta slammed for crazy outburst in Liverpool loss

Lucas Paqueta was sent off after an aggressive confrontation with referee Darren England, receiving a second yellow and triggering a one-match suspension.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 day 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.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Matters
3 days 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.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 days 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.
Wine
fromTasting Table
1 day 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.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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
2 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
2 days 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.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
8 hours ago

The OnePlus 12 is still a powerhouse phone in 2025 - and it's on sale for $300 off

OnePlus 12 prioritizes charging, battery life, performance, wireless charging, improved low-light camera, and IP rating to deliver the most complete, competitively priced 2025 smartphone.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
10 hours ago

Your December Tarot Reading

Emotions should guide growth this season: process past loss, balance intuition with logic, release scarcity, and collaborate with community to build shared success.
Real Madrid
fromSoccer News
10 hours ago

Girona 1-1 Real Madrid: Alonsos side frustrated in another LaLiga draw - Soccer News

Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Girona, their third straight LaLiga draw, with Mbappe converting a penalty after Azzedine Ounahi's half-time strike.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
4 hours ago

Here's Your Horoscope For Monday, December 1

Act boldly this morning, confront fears exposed by Chiron, make new choices to break patterns, and rebuild confidence as the moon enters Taurus.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
5 hours ago

Barcelona join Arsenal and Liverpool in race to land RB Leipzig wonderkid Assan Ouedraogo

Barcelona have joined Arsenal and Liverpool in tracking 19-year-old Germany and RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouédraogo.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
45 minutes ago

Barcelona are top in La Liga but Hansi Flick demands more from his stars | Barca Universal

Barcelona moved to the top of La Liga and lead Real Madrid by one point, with the upcoming Atletico match seen as strategically crucial.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 hour ago

How will Barcelona line up against Atletico Madrid?

Barcelona host Atlético Madrid at Camp Nou aiming for a fifth consecutive La Liga win with several key players returning to the starting lineup.
Marketing
fromDigiday
4 hours ago

Media Buying Briefing: Understanding 24 Seven's move to become a mini-holdco with three complementary agencies

Private equity-backed 24 Seven is consolidating SketchDeck, Markacy, and Futureman to offer complementary digital, experiential, and creative services while maintaining standalone operations and cross-selling.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 hours ago

Memo to Mamdani: When It Comes to Faster Buses, The Challenge Is Political - Streetsblog New York City

Faster buses require mayoral political will, prioritization of bus riders over cars, and close coordination with the state-run MTA to implement proven measures.
Arts
fromArtforum
4 hours ago

"Post Human"

Figurative art in the early 1990s responded to pharmaceutical, surgical, and information technologies reshaping human identity, foregrounding constructed, conceptual notions of the posthuman.
Marketing
fromModern Retail
4 hours ago

'Unwrap the chaos': Carter's new CMO pushes for more emotional, relatable marketing

Carter's new CMO emphasizes authentic portrayals of messy parenting to connect with millennial and Gen‑Z parents while highlighting product durability, value, and nostalgia.
Manchester City
fromBavarian Football Works
4 hours ago

Bayern Munich news: Harry Kane update; Battling FC Barcelona for an outside-back; and MORE!

Harry Kane could join Manchester City to partner or rotate with Erling Haaland, using Kane's No.10 playmaking to free Haaland for runs and win trophies.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
5 hours ago

Ryan Leonard laughs at Tony DeAngelo after he appears to challenge Capitals rookie to fight

Ryan Leonard combined aggressive physical play and precise playmaking to spark the Washington Capitals' 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
9 hours ago

Gabriela Jaquez scores 29 points as No. 3 UCLA defeats No. 14 Tennessee

Gabriela Jaquez's improved three-point shooting and all-around play propelled UCLA to a dominant win over Tennessee.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
9 hours ago

'Power hungry' data centres making London housing crisis worse by delaying new homes

Rapidly expanding, energy-intensive data centres are straining London's electricity grid, threatening housing connections and requiring urgent coordinated planning for power and development.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 hours ago

'Easy Win': Uptowners Want To Keep Deteriorating Henry Hudson Parkway Off-Ramp Car-Free - Streetsblog New York City

A closed Henry Hudson Parkway off-ramp now serves as public open space and should be permanently converted into an extension of Riverside Park.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 days ago

Toronto Marlies swept aside in one-sided loss to Charlotte

Toronto Marlies failed to match Charlotte's pace and physicality, relying on Artur Akhtyamov's goaltending while giving up chances and missing key scoring opportunities.
Women
fromESPN.com
9 hours ago

Huskers earn top overall seed in volleyball tourney

Undefeated Nebraska earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA women's volleyball tournament, dominating the season and leading Division I in hitting percentage.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

Council's repair delays blamed for ceiling collapse

Camden Council's repeated failures to fix an upstairs leak caused a collapsed ceiling, prolonged temporary accommodation, and criticism from the Housing Ombudsman.
Gadgets
fromGadgets 360
2 hours ago

Realme Watch 5 Key Features Confirmed Ahead of December 4 India Launch

Realme Watch 5 launches in India December 4 with a larger 1.97-inch AMOLED, improved health tracking, independent GPS, extended battery life and four color options.
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