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fromEngadget
3 years agoThe best subscription gifts to send to your loved ones this Christmas: Disney+ bundle, MasterClass, Field Notes and more
MasterClass delivers high-production, A-list-instructor online courses that are both educational and entertaining and available as yearly gift subscriptions.
OMG science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week agoHarvard 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.
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
10 hours agoThe Breachies 2025: The Worst, Weirdest, Most Impactful Data Breaches of the Year
Widespread corporate data collection and third-party analytics amplify breach risk, exposing millions and increasing identity theft, ransomware, and unwanted contact.
Privacy professionals
fromMashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending
11 hours agoTV makers take screenshots of what we watch, says Texas AG
Smart TVs can use Automated Content Recognition to capture frequent screenshots and transmit viewing data to manufacturers without users' knowledge, posing privacy risks.
fromPrivacy International
1 day agoElection observers adopt Principles and Guidance for Observing Personal Data Use in Elections
Last week marked the 20th anniversary of the Declaration of Principles (DoP) for International Election Observation. Over 50 endorsing election observation organisations representing all regions of the world met at the United Nations to reaffirm their commitment to supporting genuine democratic elections and to the principles for international election observation as set forth in the Declaration.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
20 minutes agoCisco Warns of Active Attacks Exploiting Unpatched 0-Day in AsyncOS Email Security Appliances
A critical AsyncOS zero-day (CVE-2025-20393) enables remote root command execution when Spam Quarantine is internet-exposed, actively exploited by China-linked APT UAT-9686.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
5 hours agoJCDecaux and S4M announce a global advertising partnership, enhancing media efficiency and synergies between OOH and mobile
Combining out-of-home and mobile drive-to-store campaigns increases store footfall 2.5X while enabling targeted catchment-area reach and measurable campaign-driven visits.
National Football League
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago'The refs are the worst': Rams' Puka Nacua suggests NFL referees throw flags just 'to be on TV'
Rams receiver Puka Nacua accused NFL referees of fabricating calls to appear on national broadcasts and suggested criticism of officials can lead to fines.
Food & drink
fromTravel + Leisure
4 hours ago7 Charming Small Towns in the Catskills-With Retro Diners, Wood-fired Hot Tubs, and New York's Most Beautiful Waterfall
The Catskills blend historic retreat heritage with vibrant culinary, arts, and hospitality scenes, offering year-round outdoor recreation and attracting creative entrepreneurs.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
13 hours agoNew ForumTroll Phishing Attacks Target Russian Scholars Using Fake eLibrary Emails
Operation ForumTroll-linked phishing targeted Russian academics using aged fake eLibrary domains to deliver LeetAgent and Dante spyware via one-time links and personalized ZIP files.
Wine
fromwww.7x7.com
11 hours agoFifty years ago, seven wineries put Napa Valley on the map. They'll be celebrating all year long.
The 1976 Judgment of Paris elevated Napa Valley globally after California wines unexpectedly triumphed over French competitors, prompting 2026 golden-anniversary celebrations.
Social media marketing
fromeuronews
1 day agoInfluencer marketing in fast-fashion and food sectors under scrutiny
Influencer marketing often lacks transparency, promotes unhealthy foods, frequently fails to disclose paid partnerships, and may breach consumer law, prompting calls for joint liability and restrictions.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours agoFederal watchdog will investigate Energy Department over selective blue state grant cancellations
The Energy Department's Inspector General will audit the cancellation of $8 billion in clean energy grants, many cut from California and other Democratic-leaning states.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 hours agoA year of ICE in S.F.: Immigration experts on what resistance is working, and what 2026 might hold.
San Francisco's longstanding sanctuary practices and community organizing have limited ICE raids, but increased federal funding could bring future enforcement, prompting preparations.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
3 hours agoTom Wilson tries to get TJ Oshie to come out of retirement during Capitals practice: 'I need you on the ice. Right side.'
TJ Oshie visited Capitals practice; Tom Wilson urged him to return to the right wing while teammates performed drills and addressed lineup injuries.
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