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Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
58 minutes ago

It's absolute anarchy': Oxygen therapy chambers have led to horrific deaths. Why are Maha elite raving about them?

A child was fatally burned when a static spark ignited a flash fire inside an oxygen-filled hyperbaric chamber, highlighting risks in unregulated settings.
Digital life
fromZDNET
11 hours ago

50+ Windows keyboard shortcuts you should use ASAP for improved productivity

Mastering Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts significantly boosts productivity by reducing clicks, speeding navigation, and providing accessibility and multitasking benefits across applications.
#digital-nomad
more#digital-nomad
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Sali Hughes on beauty: introducing my hero skincare products of 2025

South Korean skincare brands dominate British demand with gentle, hydrating, lightweight, competitively priced products that create glassy, unagitated skin.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
20 hours ago

Day 3 of the 2025 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Galactic Cluster

Galaxy Cluster Abell 209 contains over 100 galaxies about 2.8 billion light-years away whose combined mass gravitationally lenses and stretches background galaxies.
OMG science
fromWIRED
20 hours ago

Thursday's Cold Moon Is the Last Supermoon of the Year. Here's How and When to View It

A cold supermoon will occur on December 4, appearing larger and brighter as the Moon nears perigee and marking the final full moon of 2025.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
17 hours ago

Humans in southern Africa were an isolated population until recently

An ancient southern African population diverged over 200,000 years ago, remained large and isolated by climate and geography, and contributed variants to other African groups.
EU data protection
fromThe Cyber Express
2 hours ago

UK's Cookie Enforcement Campaign Brings 95% Of Top Websites Into Compliance - The Cyber Express

UK regulator enforcement brought 979 of the top 1,000 websites into cookie-consent compliance, giving about 40 million users greater control over tracking.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Why dynamic pricing is becoming the rule, not the exception

Personalized dynamic pricing using consumers' personal data is rapidly becoming widespread, prompting regulators to develop new guardrails.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
34 minutes ago

Microsoft Teams may soon reveal when you start and leave work - here's how

Microsoft Teams will show employees' workplace building when connected to employer Wi‑Fi, off by default and controllable by admins, raising privacy concerns.
UX design
fromChrisyoong
1 hour ago

100, 150, or 200? Debunking the Alt text character limit

There is no hard character limit for alt text; write alt text as long as necessary to clearly and succinctly convey the image's meaning.
EU data protection
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
14 hours ago

After Years of Controversy, the EU's Chat Control Nears Its Final Hurdle: What to Know

Council removed mandatory scanning of end-to-end encrypted messages but permits voluntary scanning on non-encrypted services, raising privacy, transparency, and oversight concerns.
UX design
fromMedium
2 months ago

I stopped using Figma for 70% of my product design work...and my output doubled.

Most design failures stem from unclear thinking and lack of problem clarity, not from limitations of tools like Figma.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

What do Figma's updates mean for Design Systems?

Figma's extended collections let design systems support multiple brand-specific themes while keeping core variables synchronized, with governance and Enterprise-only limitations.
EU data protection
fromMacRumors
1 day ago

Germany Considering Apple's App Tracking Transparency Changes

Germany is evaluating Apple's proposed ATT prompt changes intended to preserve privacy while easing consent and addressing antitrust concerns over limited ad data access.
#remote-work
fromPhys
9 hours ago
Remote teams

Why flexible work alone isn't enough: Preferences matter more than policy

fromPhys
9 hours ago
Remote teams

Why flexible work alone isn't enough: Preferences matter more than policy

more#remote-work
Information security
fromInfoWorld
4 hours ago

A proactive defense against npm supply chain attacks

Widespread reliance on npm packages creates persistent, large-scale security risk as malicious packages can compromise thousands of downstream applications.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
13 hours ago

Developers urged to immediately upgrade React, Next.js

React 19's RSC Flight protocol contains a critical deserialization vulnerability enabling remote code execution; immediate upgrade and patching are required.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 hours ago

Locala Launches 'Omni Planner' to Help Marketers Navigate the 'Phygital' Maze - ExchangeWire.com

Omni Planner enables unified, precise omnichannel planning to bridge fragmented data, attribution gaps, and siloed activation for channel-less consumer journeys.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
12 minutes ago

Clinch Unveils New AI Data Agents to Elevate Content Orchestration, Reporting, & Analytics Across All Channels

Clinch's AI Copilot adds AI data agents enabling conversational campaign analysis, instant insights, and natural-language visual reports for real-time optimization.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 hours ago

5 Threats That Reshaped Web Security This Year [2025]

AI-powered 'vibe coding' produced functional but widely exploitable code, undermining traditional web security and requiring fundamentally new defensive approaches.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
27 minutes ago

IAB Tech Lab proposes Deals API for programmatic advertising | MarTech

IAB Tech Lab's Deals API standardizes SSP-DSP deal data syncing to reduce manual errors, increase transparency, and improve private marketplace transaction efficiency.
Social media marketing
from7NEWS
4 hours ago

The young Aussies getting ahead of the social ban and making their own exodus

Australia will ban social media accounts for users under 16 unless platforms implement strict age verification by December 10, prompting many to quit or reduce use.
#artisan-chocolate
more#artisan-chocolate
Privacy technologies
fromTechzine Global
2 hours ago

Proton launches privacy-first alternative to Excel and Google Sheets

Proton launched Proton Sheets, an end-to-end encrypted spreadsheet alternative that protects data sovereignty and prevents provider or AI training access to spreadsheet content.
#liverpool
more#liverpool
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
58 minutes ago

What to drink on Christmas Day, from morning to night

Order a wider variety of appropriate wines and non-alcoholic alternatives well ahead to match each Christmas moment and avoid underpreparation.
Media industry
fromPoynter
28 minutes ago

Help us save the digital archives of local newsrooms - Poynter

Local news digital archives are disappearing, threatening the first draft of history and requiring coordinated preservation efforts like Today's News for Tomorrow.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 hours ago

Met police to access passport and driver photos in huge roll-out of facial recognition technology

Police will expand live facial recognition, matching CCTV and camera footage to passport and DVLA databases to identify individuals, raising civil liberties and legal safeguard concerns.
Media industry
fromDigiday
8 hours ago

Media Briefing: Publishers turn to vertical video to compete with creators and grow ad revenue in 2026

Publishers are adding vertical, short-form video on their own sites to engage audiences, capture ad revenue, and compete with creators and social platforms.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
9 hours ago

Tropicana Field On Track To Be Repaired By Opening Day

St. Petersburg expects Tropicana Field hurricane repairs — including roof, interior, and new turf — to be completed by Opening Day, with the lease extended through 2028.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 hour ago

The Atlantic 10: The Best Books of 2025

Selected books prioritize lasting memorability, vividly depicting memory, past convulsions, intimate lives, class dynamics, and speculative futures through detailed characterization.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
3 hours ago

The 10 Best Books of 2025

Books offered refuge and coherent vision during a chaotic year, rewarding readers with renewed decency, patience, humanity, and compassion.
Social media marketing
fromAol
4 hours ago

Why I'm Rethinking My Bullish Stance on Meta Platforms Stock

Meta's advertising business remains strong but capital expenditures are escalating toward and beyond $100 billion next year, making future returns and earnings visibility less certain.
Books
fromTravel + Leisure
5 hours ago

Google Maps Says This Is the Most Searched Bookstore-and It's Known as the Most Beautiful in the World, Too

Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal was the most searched bookstore worldwide in 2025, acclaimed for its neo-Gothic architecture and iconic crimson spiral staircase.
Social media marketing
fromBustle
15 hours ago

TikTok's "It's Very Important" Trend Is All About Life-Changing Risks

Small, seemingly minor choices in your twenties often trigger pivotal life changes—travel, relationships, or style—that shape long-term identity and future paths.
Wine
fromGrub Street
1 day ago

The Claud Team Is Opening a Wine Bar for Everyone

Stars is an East Village wine bar redefining the wine-bar concept with an accessible, value-driven 1,000-bottle list and casual, rail-first, walk-in service.
Writing
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

What Is Sex? Ask a Boomer, a Millennial, and a Gen Z and They'll All Say Something Different | The Walrus

A woman decides she is done with penetrative sex, prompting reflection on generational sexual experiences, personal agency, and how sex is defined.
Wine
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 day ago

Saint Enzo's L'Originale Lambrusco Factsheet - Food & Beverage Magazine

L'Originale Lambrusco is a bold, lightly sparkling organic Lambrusco crafted for daytime dining with lower alcohol, natural sparkle, and modern luxury design.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Country diary: A broken leg and singing crossbills am I having a strange dream? | Nicola Chester

A broken leg after a collision with dogs leaves a person stranded in a wood, experiencing pain, serene nature, and gentle care while refusing ambulance.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Belarus weather balloons force repeated closures of Lithuania's main airport

Belarus-launched balloons repeatedly closed Vilnius airport, causing major disruptions and prompting Lithuania to call the incidents deliberate hybrid attacks amid Belarus-Russia tensions.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
12 hours ago

Pixel 10 Drops to Record Low Only 3 Months After Launch, Now Cheaper Than Mid-Range Android Phones - Kotaku

Pixel 10 delivers Tensor G5 AI performance, triple rear camera with 5x optical zoom and seven years of Android updates, offering strong value.
Manchester City
fromSoccer News
7 hours ago

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

Manchester City are strong favourites to win at the Etihad while both teams are likely to score, with Haaland and Foden leading City's attack.
London food
fromTime Out London
3 hours ago

One of London's greatest pizzerias is opening a new restaurant in west London

Alley Cats, a viral New York-style pizzeria, will open its fourth London location on Portobello Road in February 2026, offering signature pizzas and sides.
SF music
fromKqed
19 hours ago

Unsigned and Hella Broke: The East Bay's Dirt-Hustling 1990s Hip-Hop Subculture | KQED

Bay Area underground hip-hop cultivated international DIY touring networks and independent collectives that broadened the region's musical influence beyond mainstream 'Yay Area' mobb styles.
London
fromTime Out London
6 hours ago

The 6 best free things to do in London this weekend [December 5-7]

London offers free festive activities this weekend including a costumed reindeer ride, a masterclass in historical Christmas decorations, and a cosy winter lantern parade.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
11 hours ago

After using an Android phone with liquid cooling, I'm not sure if I can go back to my Pixel

Redmagic 11 Pro delivers striking industrial design and high-end gaming performance at a mid-range price with sleek boxy form and effortless Android setup.
London
fromBusiness Matters
5 hours ago

Centuries-old Smithfield and Billingsgate markets secure new Docklands home on Albert Island

Smithfield and Billingsgate markets will relocate to Albert Island in the Royal Docks, preserving historic markets while generating jobs and local economic activity.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 hour ago

Flick-favourite former Barcelona star will not return in January despite rumours | Barca Universal

Iñigo Martínez will not return to Barcelona in January; he is settled at Al Nassr and Barcelona trust Ronald Araújo's recovery.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
13 hours ago

How the Cowboys-Packers tie could decide playoff spots

A tie raises a team's winning percentage, potentially placing Dallas above same-win teams without a tie and simplifying playoff standings comparisons.
Dallas Cowboys
fromSportSpyder.com
11 hours ago

Cowboys vs. Lions preview + State of the Steelers: Is this it for Tomlin and Rodgers? (ft. Brooke Pryor)

Cowboys travel to Detroit for Thursday Night Football; Browns opened Deshaun Watson's practice window; Steelers' coaching stability and Aaron Rodgers' future face scrutiny.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
5 hours ago

Barcelona winger has no intention of leaving the club anytime soon | Barca Universal

Raphinha is committed to staying at FC Barcelona and signed a contract until 2028 with a €1 billion release clause.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
13 hours ago

You can now report crimes by federal agents in California

California created an online portal allowing residents to report potentially unlawful actions by federal law enforcement to the state Department of Justice.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
2 hours ago

'The best of all of them' - Messi hails 'unique' Pep

Guardiola is uniquely the best coach, exceptionally complete in vision, match preparation, and player communication, central to Barcelona's achievements.
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