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US news
fromwww.npr.org
44 minutes ago

Viral global TikToks: A twist on soccer, Tanzania's Charlie Chaplin, hope in Gaza

TikTok creators from Brazil, Gaza, Kenya and Tanzania use the platform to share hope, advocacy, cultural expression, and localized subcultures like altinha soccer.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
4 hours ago

I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma - I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

Barbara Brown, 83, works full-time as a yoga instructor in Richmond, teaching nursing-home classes to supplement Social Security and has no intention of retiring.
Wellness
fromFuncheap
7 hours ago

New Year's Resolution Bike Ride (San Jose)

Free New Year's Day community fitness ride with nutrition samples at 5353 Almaden Expressway, San Jose; family-friendly, outdoors, RSVP requested.
Digital life
fromZDNET
12 hours ago

Don't cancel your Netflix yet - I used these secret codes to unlock the full catalog for free

Netflix popularized video-on-demand and hides extensive additional content accessible through numeric 'secret' category codes that expand viewing options.
Wellness
fromTasting Table
15 hours ago

What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Water First Thing In The Morning - Tasting Table

Drinking water first thing in the morning replenishes overnight fluid loss, boosts energy and metabolism, aids digestion and appetite regulation, and supports daily hydration goals.
Digital life
fromGSMArena.com
16 hours ago

Google might let users change the email address associated with their account

Google will allow adding up to three additional email aliases to an existing account, permitting one address change every 12 months with several restrictions.
OMG science
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

'Super-Jupiter' exoplanet is not so Jupiter-like, UCSC study finds

VHS 1256b, a super-Jupiter 40 light years away, shows silicate clouds and brightness fluctuations up to 40%, with atmospheric behavior similar to Mars.
OMG science
fromBig Think
5 days ago

The simplest explanation for ultra-high-energy cosmic rays

Earth continuously intercepts a diverse cosmic-ray flux, including protons, antiparticles, and heavy nuclei, sometimes reaching energies well above the expected GZK cutoff.
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

UX portfolio: Using craft and AI to rise beyond the crowd

A UX portfolio must prioritize clear reasoning and critical thinking over decoration to show decision-making, collaboration, and measurable value within a brief first impression.
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

Part I: From scenic to semantic

Design is shifting from scenic, interface-driven experiences to semantic, intent-driven systems that understand and respond to user purpose.
UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

Google Stitch for UI Design

Stitch accelerates initial UI creation by resolving blank-canvas blocks rather than producing final, polished UI designs.
Privacy professionals
fromenglish.elpais.com
10 hours ago

From digital curfews to blocking apps: How technology experts protect their children online

Parents should implement shared-device use, parental controls, app awareness, and agreed screen-time rules to protect children from online risks while enabling safe internet access.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

Nvidia's Groq deal rattled Silicon Valley. Here are 5 other AI startups split apart in Big Tech's new deals.

Nvidia secured a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Groq, taking its founder and top engineers while Groq remains independent and many employees face uncertain outcomes.
Tech industry
fromFuturism
1 day ago

The Number of Robotaxis Tesla Is Actually Running Will Make You Snort Out of Your Nose With Pure Derision

Tesla's Robotaxi fleet in Austin comprises about 32 Model Ys, with fewer than ten vehicles operating simultaneously, far below promised scale.
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 weeks ago

From Speakeasies to DEF CON-Celebrating With EFF Members: 2025 Year In Review

EFF engaged members through nationwide Speakeasy meetups, conferences, livestreams, and events while pursuing lawsuits and legislative efforts to protect online privacy and free expression.
Tech industry
frominsideevs.com
18 hours ago

Tesla Will Charge You $150 If You Puke In A Robotaxi

Tesla will charge Robotaxi riders two-tier cleaning fees: $50 for light cleaning and up to $150 for severe messes including biohazards and smoking.
EU data protection
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

Italy Fines Apple 98.6 Million Over ATT Rules Limiting App Store Competition

Italy fined Apple €98.6 million for App Tracking Transparency rules that disproportionately burden third-party developers with duplicative consent requirements and restrict App Store competition.
EU data protection
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Passwd: A walkthrough of the Google Workspace Password Manager

Passwd offers a Google Workspace–focused, zero-knowledge enterprise password manager providing AES-256 encryption, centralized admin controls, granular permissions, audit logs, and compliance readiness.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 hours ago

Year in Review 2025: Consolidation, Chaos, and Cookies

Major 2025 ad tech consolidation, regulatory scrutiny, and Google's policy reversals reshaped agencies, publishers, and industry data strategies.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 hour ago

How energy powers your AI work and fun: a step-by-step guide

AI-generated images rely on remote data-center GPU clusters, substantial energy for training and inference, and infrastructure dominated by Nvidia and major cloud providers.
#new-england-patriots
fromESPN.com
13 hours ago
National Football League

Patriots identify five key areas to improve on ahead of postseason

The 12-3 Patriots must fix consistency and ball-security issues while maintaining focus and improving in practice as they enter the playoffs.
fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago
National Football League

NFL betting: Jets vs. Patriots lines, odds and best bet for Week 17 amNewYork

The New England Patriots must win at MetLife in Week 17 to secure the AFC lead, while the Jets start undrafted rookie Brady Cook.
Information security
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 days ago

Pen testers accused of 'blackmail' after reporting Eurostar chatbot flaws - DataBreaches.Net

Pen Test Partners found four flaws in Eurostar's public AI chatbot enabling HTML injection and system-prompt leakage; the researchers were accused of blackmail.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 hour ago

This Week's Small Business Technology News: Ads Coming For Chat GPT And 10 Free Windows Apps For Productivity

Conversational AI ads, beginning in 2026, will shift discovery from search to dialogue and force marketers to adopt AI optimization instead of SEO.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Many over-hyped London restaurants left me cold': Grace Dent's best restaurants of 2025 | Grace Dent on restaurants

Top restaurants in 2025 combined exceptional hospitality with thrilling food, including Tropea, Lapin, Ragu, and standout dishes like crespelle and cannoli.
Food & drink
fromFuncheap
6 hours ago

The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

EAT ME! is a monthly artisanal food fair starting January 10-11, 2026 at The Box SF with free public entry and a showcase of local culinary vendors.
Remote teams
fromYahoo Finance
37 minutes ago

Dave Ramsey Says Work From Home 'Doesn't Equal Work' - Says He Prefers to Work With 'Human Beings in the Building'

Working from an office yields better results than working from home, which companies repeatedly found does not produce effective outcomes.
fromDataBreaches.Net
4 days ago

Justice Department Announces Seizure of Stolen-Password Database Used in Bank Account Takeover Fraud - DataBreaches.Net

While the fraudulent advertisements appeared to send users to the websites of legitimate banks, victims were in fact redirected to fake bank websites controlled by the criminals. When victims entered their login credentials to access their bank accounts, the criminals harvested those credentials through a malicious software program embedded in the fake website. The criminals then used those bank credentials on the corresponding legitimate bank websites to access victims' bank accounts and drain their funds.
Information security
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 days ago

Conde Nast gets hacked, and DataBreaches gets "played" - Christmas lump of coal edition - DataBreaches.Net

DataBreaches engages with cybercriminals and researchers, sometimes withholding reports to avoid extortion pressure, while occasionally publishing leaks when personal information is exposed.
Major League Baseball
fromBattery Power
9 hours ago

Braves News: Holiday doldrums, potential targets, more

Imminent signings and minor moves could trigger broader free-agent and trade activity, with Ketel Marte and several starting pitchers likely to be traded.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
5 hours ago

'Rainham Volcano' fire prevention plan proceeds

Havering Council will apply a polymer seal to a contaminated former landfill to temporarily halt recurring underground fires while the landowner pursues a permanent solution.
Major League Baseball
fromJays Journal
3 hours ago

Blue Jays' longest homers of 2025 are an absolute treat to watch

Toronto Blue Jays' longest 2025 homers include two 448-ft blasts, a 449-ft George Springer homer, and three of the top shots came in Colorado.
Writing
fromForbes
1 hour ago

5 Side Jobs That Pay More Than Your Full-Time Job In 2026

High-paying side hustles outside the 9-5 significantly shape career trajectory and financial success more than the primary full-time job.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

The Cat by Georges Simenon review Maigret author's tale of a toxic marriage

The Cat depicts an elderly couple's escalating domestic cruelty and grotesque revenge that culminates in tragic consequences.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Stellan Skarsgard on Sentimental Value: Truthfully, you can never be a good parent'

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism across major US issues while covering cultural stories like Sentimental Value's exploration of art versus family.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
4 hours ago

For Ukrainians, a nuclear missile museum is a bitter reminder of what the country gave up

Ukraine dismantled its nuclear arsenal after independence in 1991 and many Ukrainians now view that decision as a fateful mistake and betrayal.
Privacy technologies
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 hour ago

Ukrainian Teen Sentenced for Sharing Military Data with Russian Spy - DataBreaches.Net

A 16-year-old in Khmelnytskyi was convicted for passing military facility data to a Russian intelligence officer and received two years probation.
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 day ago

How Remote Work Exposed Weaknesses In Corporate Leadership

Remote work exposed widespread managerial weaknesses concealed by management-by-observation; effective leadership requires coaching, clear goals, measurable outcomes, and strong communication.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

The state of media RTO: Here's what companies from Paramount to Netflix are telling workers heading into 2026

Major media companies are reversing remote-work allowances, with NBCUniversal and Paramount Skydance mandating in-person work four to five days weekly starting early 2026.
Media industry
fromForbes
1 day ago

Why Corporate Online Newsrooms Matter When A Crisis Strikes

Corporate online newsrooms provide a centralized, accessible channel to share accurate, timely crisis updates with affected stakeholders and media.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Books to look out for in 2026 fiction

January 2026 delivers major new literary releases from established writers, featuring themes of memory, mortality, environmental accountability, family sagas, and social resistance.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.eff.org
1 week ago

Lawmakers Must Listen to Young People Before Regulating Their Internet Access: 2025 in Review

Age verification mandates are proliferating globally in 2025 but won't inherently make young people safer online and risk creating surveillance, censorship, and harm.
Wine
fromTasting Table
17 hours ago

The One Nonalcoholic Sparkling Wine Brand We Regretted Buying - Tasting Table

Josh Cellars Non-Alcoholic Sparkling delivers cloying artificial sweetness, a sugary nose, and excessive added sugar, leading to poor ranking despite affordable price.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Painful to hear!' How podcasts' rush to video is turning them into dreadful listens

Podcasting is rapidly shifting toward video, often prioritizing visuals over audio, leaving purely audio listeners with an inferior experience.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed one, wounded over 20, damaged residential and energy infrastructure and caused power outages before Zelenskyy's U.S. talks.
Social media marketing
fromNewsmax
1 day ago

Instagram Memo Urged Focus on Teens Despite Harm Lawsuits

Instagram prioritized recruiting more teenage users in developed markets, set targets to reverse teen engagement decline, and adjusted products and marketing despite escalating legal scrutiny.
Marketing tech
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 day ago

Daily Search Forum Recap: December 26, 2025

OpenAI tests ChatGPT sponsored ads; Google previews major 2025 Ads launches and centered results tests; Microsoft favors exact-match; John Mueller offered Christmas SEO support.
Wine
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Cult Pinot Noir producer opens first tasting room in Healdsburg

Ross Cobb opened Cobb Wines' first Healdsburg tasting room to expand direct sales, support flat wholesale channels, and complement international distribution.
Wine
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
2 days ago

Cult Pinot Noir producer opens first tasting room in Healdsburg

Ross Cobb opened Cobb Wines' first Healdsburg tasting room after 25 years winemaking and 31 harvests, expanding his 5,500-case coastal pinot-focused brand.
Social media marketing
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Top Instagram reels from Goats and Soda in 2025: Plumpy'Nut, aid cuts, soccer grannies

Instagram Reels reached 200 billion daily plays across Meta platforms in 2025, with NPR's global health and development blog generating millions of those views.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

With $100m revenues in its sights, how did The Goat Agency get so big?

The Goat Agency leverages large-scale campaign data and a test-and-learn influencer model to guarantee fixed-price results, driving rapid revenue growth toward $100m.
Writing
fromAnOther
3 days ago

Read: Heather McCalden's Short Story About an Encounter with a Magician

A sweltering, tense lunch with a world-famous magician exposes discomfort, celebrity eccentricity, and a recent on-set argument undermining the interview.
Writing
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Why You Should Eschew the Word "Eschew"

Vocabulary, conversation, and voice shape English; careful word choice and avoidance of linguistic tics distinguish strong voice from self-parody.
#liverpool
US politics
fromDataBreaches.Net
4 days ago

New OMB Memo Imposes Detailed New Disclosure Requirement on Government Contractors Utilizing LLMs - DataBreaches.Net

Government contractors supplying LLM products to federal agencies must provide detailed disclosures proving compliance with Unbiased AI Principles and relevant executive orders.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 hours ago

Politicians are slowly but surely starting to try out AI for themselves

Many U.S. lawmakers who previously resisted AI now use tools like ChatGPT for research and problem-solving despite reservations.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 hours ago

These devastating photos show the chaos of Trump's mass deportation campaign in 2025

Trump's 2025 immigration campaign used executive orders, ICE raids, National Guard deployments, and court rulings enabling racial profiling, producing chaotic enforcement scenes.
#toronto-maple-leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
14 hours ago
National Hockey League

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators - Game #37 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Maple Leafs start post-Christmas divisional stretch against Senators in a crucial four-point game, highlighting depth, injury management, and power-play adjustments.
fromTheLeafsNation
8 hours ago
National Hockey League

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs are officially 1-0-0 in the Steve Sullivan era

Steve Sullivan's debut as Leafs power-play coach sparked a two-for-three power play and helped lead Toronto to a 7-5 win over Ottawa.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
2 hours ago

Cowboys news: The cost to franchise tag George Pickens

Franchising George Pickens would cost the Cowboys approximately $28.046 million under the projected 2026 wide receiver franchise tag.
Dallas Cowboys
fromInside The Star
2 hours ago

Dak Prescott joins elite club of active NFL quarterbacks " Inside The Star

Dak Prescott tied for most seasons with 4,000+ passing yards and 30+ touchdowns among active quarterbacks, joining Stafford, Mahomes, and Goff.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 hours ago

Barcelona midfield target says he is available for 30 million in six months | Barca Universal

Kees Smit will leave AZ Alkmaar within six to eighteen months, expects a €30m transfer, plans to move abroad and pursue the Dutch national team.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
5 hours ago

Barcelona monitoring former La Masia midfielder thriving in Serie A - report | Barca Universal

Barcelona are monitoring former academy midfielder Adrian Bernabe's strong form at Parma as a realistic, financially sensible option for midfield reinforcement.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
4 hours ago

FC Barcelona News: 28 December 2025

FC Barcelona saw major 2025 developments: Lamine Yamal scored 18 goals at 18, Gerard Martín broke out, Torres gained minutes, Lewandowski remained undecided, Aké linked.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

This painting is missing. Do you have it?

Gabriele Munter created vivid, life-centered modernist paintings that were historically overshadowed by her relationship with Kandinsky but are now receiving renewed public recognition.
Real Madrid
fromBavarian Football Works
9 hours ago

Bayern Munich News: Real Madrid to make January blockbuster for Leon Goretzka?; Bayern still interested in Bradley Barcola; and MORE!

Real Madrid are targeting Leon Goretzka as a January signing to add midfield physicality and experience for an estimated €8–10m transfer fee.
Marketing
fromTVovermind
14 hours ago

54 Vintage Ads That Give Us A Glimpse Into How Marketing Worked In The Past

Mid-20th-century advertising shifted from dense product copy to creative, psychological, conversational messaging that shaped modern consumer identity and the contemporary marketing voice.
National Hockey League
fromFear the Fin
12 hours ago

Sharks at Canucks game 38: Lines, game thread and how to watch

Vancouver traded Quinn Hughes for young pieces and a 2026 first-round pick, has gone 4-1-0 since, but faces lineup uncertainty from injuries.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

I was there: Red Roses lifted the Rugby World Cup with a roar like no other

England's Rugby World Cup win at a sold-out Twickenham showcased women's rugby's growth, atmosphere, and box-office appeal.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
5 hours ago

Food hall to stay open in 2026 despite homes plan

Mercato Metropolitano will stay open until late 2026 despite plans to demolish it for the Borough Triangle development that will build almost 900 homes.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
9 hours ago

Here's Your Horoscope For Sunday, December 28

Aries moon boosts impulsive, high-energy emotions; afternoon exaggerations may flare then fade; evening Mercury trine encourages heartfelt communication and open conversations.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
13 hours ago

Tecno Pova Curve 2's specs and render surface

Tecno Pova Curve 2 reportedly launches early with Dimensity 7100, up to 12GB RAM, 6.78" 144Hz AMOLED, 8,000mAh battery, and IP64.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
7 hours ago

This Realme smartphone with a 10,001 mAh battery is launching soon

Realme's RMX5107 prototype features a 10,001 mAh battery, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, Realme UI 7.0 and Hi-Res Audio certification.
SF LGBT
fromKqed
1 day ago

SF Self-Defense Class Helps Transgender Community Build Bonds | KQED

Transgender San Franciscans face legal threats and physical violence, prompting local organizations to provide self-defense training and strengthen community protections.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
2 hours ago

World War II vet delivers stirring rendition of national anthem before Islanders game

104-year-old World War II veteran Dominick Critelli delivered a sincere soprano saxophone national anthem at UBS Arena, moving fans and generating a viral response.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
14 hours ago

How Authress Designed for Resilience and Survived a Major AWS Outage

Authress preserves availability during major cloud outages using multi-region deployment, DNS dynamic routing failover, custom health checks, and an edge-optimized architecture.
Marketing
fromBusiness Insider
3 hours ago

MrBeast's former manager says the age of social-media superstars is fading

Algorithms tailoring content to individual interests make MrBeast-scale, cross-topic creator growth unlikely; niche creators can more reliably monetize loyal audiences.
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