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US news
fromsfist.com
2 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: SFO Taking Heat for African-American Art Display That's Just AI

Fraternity drowning lawsuit, AI-art controversy, Bang & Olufsen reopening, and political actions on AI and redistricting.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
11 hours ago

A 79-year-old woman shares her 3-step longevity routine - including 11 workouts a week

Consistent, varied physical activity, social engagement, mental stimulation, and low-intensity cardio support longevity and vibrant health into older age.
Digital life
fromWIRED
13 hours ago

AT&T Gives the Smart Home a Second Try With Help From Google and Abode

AT&T launches Connected Life, a nationwide smart-home security platform with Google Nest devices, subscription monitoring, and optional professional monitoring from Abode.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
12 hours ago

Belonging as a Framework for Health

A sense of belonging strongly supports health, longevity, and well-being through social connectedness and community norms as seen in Blue Zones.
Wellness
fromSouth China Morning Post
21 hours ago

How a nap helps you power through the day and why you should set your alarm

Ten- to thirty-minute afternoon power naps refresh, reduce grogginess, support mental health, and associate with lower cardiovascular, obesity, and stroke risk.
OMG science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Harvard scientist believes alien 3I/Atlas could have been sent to 'seed' life on Earth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS shows anomalous comet-like behavior prompting speculation about possible non-natural origins, including deliberate seeding by advanced life.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
1 week 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.
Tech industry
fromInfoWorld
4 hours ago

AWS finally listened to its customers

AWS introduced Interconnect multicloud, signaling acceptance that multicloud best-of-breed architectures outperform single-cloud strategies.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
17 hours ago

Your boss has more ways than ever to monitor what you're doing at work

Employers increasingly use updated surveillance tools to monitor employees' locations, messages, logins, and activity, shifting power back toward managers.
UX design
fromMedium
6 days ago

Design in the Age of AI: From Execution to thought work the honest truth no one wants to say out...

AI design tools already automate executional design tasks, putting at-risk designers whose primary value is execution and forcing a shift toward higher-order contributions.
UX design
fromLogRocket Blog
12 hours ago

The state of AI in UX design: What's working today (and what isn't) - LogRocket Blog

AI is already integrated into daily UX workflows, accelerating some phases, supporting others in the background, and raising responsibility around quality, bias, and judgment.
UX design
fromMedium
6 days ago

Where (and Why) We Really Need AI in the UX Workflow

Identify specific workflow stages where AI can save time or be reliably reviewed before deciding how to integrate AI into the design process.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
9 hours ago

Doxers Posing as Cops Are Tricking Big Tech Firms Into Sharing People's Private Data

Spoofed emails and forged documents allow attackers to impersonate law enforcement and rapidly extract highly sensitive personal data from major tech companies.
EU data protection
fromData Matters Privacy Blog
1 day ago

EU Digital Omnibus: Implications for MedTech Companies | Data Matters Privacy Blog

The European Commission proposed targeted amendments and a Digital Fitness Check to reduce overlap, smooth implementation, and assess cumulative impacts on EU digital regulation.
EU data protection
fromMobile World Live
2 days ago

EC signs off on Meta option to cut use of personal data for ads

Meta will let EU users choose full data sharing for personalised ads or reduced data sharing for less personalised ads from January 2026.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

L.A. County sues oil companies over unplugged oil wells in Inglewood

Los Angeles County sued four oil companies for failing to plug 227 idle wells in the Inglewood Oil Field, creating health and environmental risks.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

Thailand set for early elections as PM dissolves parliament DW 12/12/2025

Thailand's prime minister dissolved Parliament, triggering early elections while pledging that border crisis management will continue under a caretaker government.
Privacy technologies
fromBoston.com
3 hours ago

Cambridge ends contract for license plate cameras after 'breach of trust'

Cambridge terminated its contract with Flock Safety after two license-plate reader cameras were installed without city awareness, citing breach of trust and privacy concerns.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
4 hours ago

NFL Week 15's fashionable arrivals, featuring Bucs QB Baker Mayfield

NFL players showcased varied Week 15 pregame fashion, from warm-weather t-shirts to cozy cold-weather layers and throwback-themed fits on Thursday Night Football.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
4 hours ago

Sources: Raiders' Pickett likely to face Eagles

Geno Smith is day-to-day with right shoulder and back injuries; Kenny Pickett is expected to start for the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Major League Baseball
fromDodgers Nation
4 hours ago

Dodgers Remain Interested in 2 Strong Defenders on Trade Market

The Dodgers signed Edwin Diaz and are prioritizing bullpen and outfield upgrades via trades or targeted free-agent moves while limiting long-term offers to Kyle Tucker.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
4 hours ago

"Wake Up Dead Man": A Murder Mystery with God in the Details

Rian Johnson's new whodunnit stars Josh O'Connor as a Catholic priest confronting a murder-tainted church, drawing on Golden Age locked-room-mystery traditions.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 hours ago

Experts issue warning over people forming emotional bonds' with AI chatbots

AI chatbots are increasingly used for companionship and emotional support, raising concerns about people forming emotional bonds with non-empathic entities.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 hours ago

Letters: John Beam's real gift was teaching accountability

Coach John Beam mentored generations with accountability and belief; wind turbines disproportionately kill large raptors; off-leash dogs violate park ordinances.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 hours ago

Bojangles' Worst Biscuit Sandwich Is Too Bland For Our Liking - Tasting Table

Bojangles' Sausage Biscuit features a thin, dry, and largely tasteless sausage patty overwhelmed by a large buttermilk biscuit.
Food & drink
fromBoston.com
2 hours ago

State awards more than $750K to strengthen local food programs amid Trump cuts

Massachusetts will award $779,458 to 17 organizations to expand urban agriculture, food ventures, and food access in underserved communities.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

Catastrophic flooding' in North America's Pacific Northwest as rains ease

An atmospheric river caused catastrophic flooding across the Pacific Northwest, forcing mass evacuations, widespread inundation, and highway closures, with impacts expected to persist for days.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
14 hours ago

Beyond the Buzzwords: Strategic Predictions for Programmatic in 2026

Programmatic media buying in 2026 will prioritize technological sophistication and ecosystem integrity, emphasizing transparency, performance, AI automation, and optimized supply paths.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
21 hours ago

Active Attacks Exploit Gladinet's Hard-Coded Keys for Unauthorized Access and Code Execution

Hard-coded cryptographic keys in Gladinet CentreStack/Triofox allow decryption or forging of access tickets, enabling access to web.config and potential ViewState deserialization leading to remote code execution.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
18 hours ago

Unpatched Gogs Zero-Day Exploited Across 700+ Instances Amid Active Attacks

A critical file-overwrite vulnerability (CVE-2025-8110, CVSS 8.7) in Gogs enables symlink-based arbitrary code execution and has been actively exploited across 700+ instances.
Wine
fromBusiness Insider
11 hours ago

As a sommelier, there are 5 wines I always have on hand for guests

Keep a versatile selection of wines—Champagne, Italian reds, grocery-store labels, and small family bottles—to suit any meal, occasion, or guest.
#remote-work
more#remote-work
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
11 hours ago

Loyalty, not scale, is key

Prioritize building loyal direct reader relationships through personalized, human-centered journalism and journalist-led brands, using AI to improve efficiency.
#instagram
fromMashable India
1 day ago
Social media marketing

Instagram is auto-generating SEO-friendly headlines when users' posts appear in Google search results

fromMashable India
1 day ago
Social media marketing

Instagram is auto-generating SEO-friendly headlines when users' posts appear in Google search results

more#instagram
#michelin-grape
more#michelin-grape
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
11 hours ago

Newsrooms become talent hubs for vertical video journalists

Audiences gravitate toward consistent human creators in vertical short-form video, increasing the value of human-led news discovery over abstract newsroom brands as AI rises.
Privacy technologies
fromMUO
13 hours ago

I don't trust Chrome anymore - here's what pushed me over the edge

Manifest V3 removes real-time ad-blocking capabilities from Chrome, handing filtering control to the browser and undermining effective content blockers and user privacy.
Privacy technologies
fromMUO
15 hours ago

You're ignoring Firefox's best security feature

Firefox's Total Cookie Protection isolates cookies per website, preventing third-party trackers from linking browsing across sites and reducing cross-site profiling and targeted advertising.
Remote teams
fromAol
11 hours ago

The Great Return: Why 82% of workers are RSVPing 'yes' to the company holiday party again

In-person workplace holiday parties are returning strongly, with 82% expected attendance, increased budgets, and a key role in bonding hybrid teams.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Jarvis Cocker and Mary Beard announced as Booker prize judges

Jarvis Cocker, Mary Beard and three others will judge the 2026 Booker Prize; submissions are open and entry period, timeline and prize amounts are announced.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 hours ago

I Think This Poem Is Kind of Into You

A stark winter landscape moves from rigid cold and stasis to a sudden, fiery emotional breakthrough through precise, sonorous language and compressed imagery.
Writing
fromIndependent
1 day ago

John Downing: From 'fon poca' to 'burrito' - new Irish dictionary is a milestone in revival of our native language

For the first time, anyone can find definitions of Irish words without relying on English dictionaries.
Writing
fromNature
2 days ago

But only just

Helis carries unresolved trauma from Daoud while continuing hazardous fieldwork and isolation, receiving quiet, imperfect support from Isla over many years.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy ready to send revised peace plan to US DW 12/09/2025

Ukraine plans to send an updated peace plan to the United States while Zelenskyy engages European and Vatican leaders amid ongoing military developments.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Belgium rejects EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Belgium rejected using frozen Russian assets as collateral for a reparations loan, citing major economic, financial and legal risks and potential legal action.
#liverpool
more#liverpool
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week 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.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 hours ago

Sheng Thao joins motion to toss evidence from Oakland FBI raids

Former Mayor Sheng Thao and three associates seek to suppress FBI-seized evidence, alleging the FBI ignored a key informant's extensive criminal history.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
4 hours ago

'A joy to have him at Barcelona' - Andres Iniesta admits he's amazed by Pedri

Pedri is a uniquely talented, young midfielder with natural, effortless play, key roles at Barcelona and Spain, and strong potential to keep improving.
Education
fromScary Mommy
6 hours ago

Trump Sent Head Start A List of 200 Words To Stop Using

ACLU sued the Trump administration and HHS over a 200-word prohibited-words list and funding cuts that threaten Head Start services for marginalized children.
New York Islanders
fromwww.amny.com
3 hours ago

Bo Horvat injury: Latest on Islanders star's ankle, more amNewYork

Bo Horvat left Thursday's Islanders game with an apparent left-ankle injury after a skate entanglement; the team provided no update.
National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
1 hour ago

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs squander solid regulation effort with lousy overtime effort vs. Sharks

The Maple Leafs' slow, disorganized overtime cost them a 3-2 overtime loss despite solid regulation play and strong opposing goaltending.
Marketing
fromHer Campus
4 hours ago

2025 Holiday Marketing Campaigns You Don't Want To Miss

Brands employ immersive, nostalgia-driven holiday campaigns and curated pop-ups to create intentional experiences that reinforce brand worlds, drive engagement, and boost seasonal sales.
National Hockey League
fromESPN.com
4 hours ago

Pirate and bear imagery headline Bruins' and Lightning's 2026 NHL Stadium Series looks

Tampa Bay's Stadium Series jersey features pirate-inspired skull crest, bead motifs, and nods to past outdoor designs; Boston wears a bold outdoor-themed sweater.
#affordable-housing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 hours ago
East Bay real estate

This Bay Area county is experimenting with a first-in-the-state pilot program for faster housing construction. Can it help solve the affordability crisis?

fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 hours ago
East Bay real estate

This Bay Area county is experimenting with a first-in-the-state pilot program for faster housing construction. Can it help solve the affordability crisis?

more#affordable-housing
Relationships
fromBustle
6 hours ago

It's Not Too Late To Try The "12 Dates Of December" Challenge

The 12 Dates of December challenge encourages people to go on a dozen dates before year-end to overcome dating ruts, pursue romance, or have fun.
Film
fromBustle
5 hours ago

Sydney Sweeney Considered Quitting Acting For This Unexpected Job

Sydney Sweeney considered pursuing boxing after filming Christy, loved training and is open to charity bouts while continuing acting projects like Scandalous and The Housemaid.
Silicon Valley
fromTheregister
4 hours ago

Silicon photonics won't matter 'anytime soon' says Broadcom

Silicon photonics adoption in datacenters remains distant; scaled copper interconnects and pluggable optics will dominate until silicon photonics becomes necessary.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 hours ago

Finally, a Windows laptop that I wouldn't mind traveling for work with (and priced well)

Acer Aspire 16 prioritizes reliable midrange performance, long battery life, and practical portability over flashy features, making it an affordable student-friendly work laptop.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

'Waymo problems': Man jumps into trunk of driverless taxi in L.A., gets stuck and is removed by police

A man hid in the open trunk of a Waymo in Los Angeles, became trapped, was discovered by the next passenger, and was removed by police.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

Upgrading your Windows laptop? This Dell checks all the right boxes for me

Dell 16 Premium refreshes the XPS 16 with lighter weight, zero-lattice keyboard, LED capacitive function panel, and large glass trackpad while retaining many original issues.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 hours ago

Queer couple shocked when video reveals who vandalized their rainbow flag - LGBTQ Nation

A Belfast mail carrier kicked over a planter with a rainbow flag; Royal Mail fired him and police are investigating as a homophobic hate crime.
Film
fromIndieWire
4 hours ago

How a 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Animated Short Tackles the Rise of AI

The short film emphasizes human creativity over AI, featuring Donatello consulting ChatGPT while facing an AI villain exploiting the Turtles' likeness.
Film
fromKotaku
2 hours ago

The Street Fighter Movie's First Trailer Shows Off Its Wild Cast

Street Fighter (2026) trailer showcases a star-studded, SNES-era character roster, playful '90s nostalgia, and fight choreography ahead of its October 16, 2026 release.
Data science
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

This company's AI success was built on 5 essential steps - see how they work for you

AI initiatives succeed when grounded in strong data foundations, clear user-focused goals, measurable value, governance, and an iterative approach that builds confidence and delivers outcomes.
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