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Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 hour ago

I Bet I Can Accurately Guess Your Childhood Hobbies Based On What You Put In This 90s Lunchbox

Nostalgia for pre-2005 childhoods emphasizes outdoor, aimless play replaced by phones; a '90s-themed quiz guesses how kids spent their leisure time.
Wellness
fromBoston.com
16 hours ago

How a gym near Mass. and Cass is helping people stay sober

A nonprofit gym uses exercise, community, and creativity to support sobriety with free access and a 48-hour sobriety honor-system requirement.
Wellness
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Megan Habina on Discipline, Strength, and Leading with Purpose

Megan Habina empowers women in first responder, military, and healthcare roles to build strength, resilience, and sustainable fitness through practical coaching and nutrition.
fromFuncheap
17 hours ago

1-Hour Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense (Sports Basement)

This class introduces students to IMPACT Bay Area 's approach to personal safety. We think of self-defense as a spectrum that starts with the first feelings in your body when you notice a situation might not be safe, through physical self-defense if necessary, all the way to what you can do to take care of yourself after something happens. Learn to recognize and honor your own intuition, develop assertive body language and powerful verbal skills, and practice simple and effective physical strike techniques!
Digital life
fromZDNET
13 hours ago

This Linux distro is a new spin on my old favorite - and it's delightful

MX Moksha is a Moksha-based MX Linux spin that revives old-school Enlightenment features, offering configurability, window shading, lightweight performance, and refreshed usability for older hardware.
Digital life
fromZDNET
1 day 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.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
1 day 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.
EU data protection
fromInfoWorld
1 hour ago

Local clouds shape Europe's AI future

European organizations increasingly choose local sovereign cloud providers to ensure data control, legal accountability, and AI innovation aligned with EU privacy and digital autonomy.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
7 hours ago

HPE's server and hybrid cloud revenue go into reverse

HPE's server and hybrid-cloud revenue declined while overall revenue rose due to the Juniper acquisition as HPE pivots to networking-centric, AI- and GreenLake-driven growth.
UX design
fromLogRocket Blog
17 hours ago

10 best hero section examples and what makes them effective - LogRocket Blog

A hero section is the prominent top UI block that presents product value and guides users to an action with headline, copy, visuals, and CTAs.
EU data protection
fromSecuritymagazine
10 hours ago

5 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2026

Shadow AI emerges as the top cybersecurity threat for 2026, exposing IP and PII while driving convergence of compliance, regulation, and data security requirements.
EU data protection
fromDigiday
5 hours ago

European publishers say the Digital Omnibus 'cookie fix' leaves them worse off

European publishers face worse operational and revenue pressures because the Digital Omnibus adds complex consent rules and browser-level tracking controls that hinder ad-funded models.
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
1 hour ago

Proxmox becomes a stronger VMware alternative with Datacenter Manager 1.0

Proxmox Datacenter Manager centralises oversight and basic management across multiple Proxmox VE and Backup Server clusters, enabling live workload moves and simplified patch management.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 hours ago

Why LinkedIn is scrapping its associate product manager program

LinkedIn is ending its associate product manager program and replacing it with an associate product builder track training hires to code, design, and product manage.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

It was about degrading someone completely': the story of Mr DeepFakes the world's most notorious AI porn site

A German journalist discovered explicit deepfake images of herself on a dedicated site, secured removal, tracked the creator, but could not identify the site's operators.
UX design
fromMedium
14 hours ago

Silicon clay: how AI is reshaping UX design

AI is transforming UX design, enabling faster, cost-efficient workflows while risking generic, biased outcomes if over-relied upon.
UX design
fromChrisyoong
21 hours 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.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 hours ago

JPCERT Confirms Active Command Injection Attacks on Array AG Gateways

A command injection flaw in Array Networks DesktopDirect (ArrayOS ≤9.4.5.8) has been exploited since Aug 2025 to drop web shells; update to 9.4.5.9.
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 hour ago

The Hidden Emotional Impact Of Hybrid Work Companies Fail To Measure

Hybrid work increases emotional strain by removing nonverbal cues, causing extra cognitive load from interpreting tone, schedules, and formality across platforms.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 hours ago

Why Hyper-Local Planning Agency Novus Media Likes Buying CTV Programmatically | AdExchanger

ZIP code-level hyper-local media buying scales for national advertisers; CTV demands balancing pricing advantages with the ability to target specific programming.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
8 hours ago

Rubicon Project taps Metamarkets to provide interactive programmatic analytics for media buyers

Metamarkets partnered with Rubicon Project to provide interactive programmatic-marketing analytics dashboards to Rubicon buyers, enabling real-time inventory discovery, campaign optimization and increased publisher revenue.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 hour ago

CISA Reports PRC Hackers Using BRICKSTORM for Long-Term Access in U.S. Systems

BRICKSTORM is a Golang backdoor used by PRC-linked threat actors to maintain stealthy, long-term access to VMware vSphere and Windows systems via diverse C2 protocols.
Marketing tech
fromModern Retail
5 hours ago

As big brands flood the podcast ad space, startups are refining strategies to stand out

Major advertisers entering podcast ads increase competition, forcing smaller brands to continuously test and invest to find shows that convert listeners.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
7 hours ago

Creative Writing as Play Therapy

Creative writing is a fundamentally psychological practice that provides therapeutic benefits by cultivating fantasy, play, and deeper understanding of the human psyche.
Information security
fromIT Pro
2 hours ago

The most prominent infostealers and how businesses can protect against them

Infostealers increasingly harvest credentials that enable major breaches and ransomware, with strains like Stealerium and Lumma driving widespread, adaptable, multi-vector attacks.
Food & drink
fromFuncheap
8 hours ago

Alameda's Hot Cocoa Stroll

Free Hot Cocoa Stroll in Downtown Alameda on Saturday, December 6, 5–7 PM with local businesses offering cocoa, cookies, and treats while supplies last.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
12 hours ago

Maurice DuBois to exit CBS leaving Evening News' with no hosts amid Weiss' reboot

CBS Evening News anchor Maurice DuBois is leaving amid a failed revamp that also saw co-anchor John Dickerson exit and ratings continue to decline.
Privacy technologies
fromSecuritymagazine
10 hours ago

How to Ensure Security Barriers Don't Become Guest Barriers

Visitor management requires balancing human tendencies to assist with continuous staff training and intuitive entry technologies to maintain security while preserving a welcoming guest experience.
Writing
fromFast Company
4 hours ago

The high-stakes politics of exclamation points

Exclamation points influence perceived warmth and professionalism, with women using them more and people adjusting usage to manage tone and formality.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

The 4-Minute Aldi Luxury Dish That Feeds 2 People For Under $10 - Tasting Table

Aldi's Priano Lobster Ravioli offers affordable, ready-in-four-minutes lobster-filled ravioli with premium ingredients and versatile sauce pairings.
Privacy technologies
fromIT Pro
2 hours ago

BT unveils sovereign platform to secure UK AI and cloud infrastructure

BT launched a UK sovereign platform offering voice, cloud, and AI services with data residency and optional UK-based staff for critical sectors and controlled workloads.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Netflix becomes frontrunner in Warner Bros Discovery streaming and studio sale

Netflix is in exclusive talks to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets for roughly $70–75bn, offering a $5bn breakup fee if blocked.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

60,000 African penguins starve to death after sardine numbers collapse study

African penguin populations collapsed due to sardine declines and overfishing, causing mass starvation during moulting and nearly 80% population loss.
#remote-work
fromPhys
1 day ago
Remote teams

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

Employees are more likely to leave when actual work arrangements do not match their preferred remote/hybrid work preferences.
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago
Remote teams

What 2025 taught us about remote work and building distributed teams

Companies that optimize distributed teams with intentional management, time-zone alignment, and flexibility will gain cost savings, broader talent access, and better retention by 2026.
fromPhys
1 day ago
Remote teams

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

Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
12 hours ago

Engineer proves that Kohler's smart toilet cameras aren't very private

Kohler's Dekoda toilet camera claims end-to-end encryption but Kohler can decrypt user data, exposing inherent privacy limitations of a device that films a toilet bowl.
Social media marketing
from7NEWS
1 day 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.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

The best memoirs and biographies of 2025

Memoirs reveal personal lives, maternal influence, creative processes, and candid reflections mixing wit, everyday observation, and familial complexity.
#liverpool
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours 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.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

All My Precious Madness by Mark Bowles review a deliciously sweary, prize-winning monologue

All My Precious Madness is a sweary, audio-suited monologue giving voice to Henry Nash, exploring working-class identity, masculinity, and academic resentment, narrated by Paul Hilton.
Writing
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

The Everyday Habit That Might Bring Your Good Ideas Back

Creative idea generation happens primarily away from the desk, while production requires prior ideation and uninterrupted focus to convert ideas into work.
Wine
fromElite Traveler
19 hours ago

Inside the World of Dermot Sugrue, the Winemaker Captivating Critics and Kings

Dermot Sugrue produces world-class English sparkling wines through hands-on, low-frills viticulture, earning top awards and royal and critical acclaim.
Books
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
12 hours ago

Scientific American's Best Fiction of 2025

2025 fiction highlights science-infused narratives that combine space exploration, climate crises, personal relationships, and disaster-driven storytelling.
Social media marketing
fromSocial Media Today
1 day ago

Meta Announces Updates for the Instagram Marketing API

Instagram Insights Graph API adds Reels 'views' metrics—crossposted_views and facebook_views—and extends publishing features with Trial Reels support and media deletion for partnership management.
Wine
fromThe Mercury News
18 hours ago

Then a farmworker in Napa, now he owns a label: A Latino's journey for visibility in a challenging industry

Latino vineyard workers are beginning to own and produce wine in Napa and Sonoma, but Latino-owned wineries remain few and face representation barriers.
Social media marketing
fromAol
1 day 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.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days 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.
Dallas Cowboys
fromESPN.com
10 hours ago

Cowboys 'not deflated' by harder path to playoffs

Dallas Cowboys lost 44-30 to the Lions, dropping to 6-6-1 and reducing playoff chances to 8% with difficult tiebreaker scenarios.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

Germany news: Merz seeks to lock in pension bill majority DW 12/05/2025

German government faces uncertain parliamentary vote on expanding pensions for mothers amid intra-party splits and cost concerns, with the Left Party set to abstain.
#toronto-maple-leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
6 hours ago
National Hockey League

Craig Berube on Joseph Woll leaving the game injured in Carolina: "Hopefully, it is not [serious], but I really liked the way Hildeby came in and handled it"

fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
6 hours ago
National Hockey League

Craig Berube on Joseph Woll leaving the game injured in Carolina: "Hopefully, it is not [serious], but I really liked the way Hildeby came in and handled it"

FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
2 hours ago

How will Barcelona line up against Real Betis?

Barcelona aim for a sixth straight La Liga win at Real Betis, likely keeping the same back four, with Frenkie de Jong back and Ferran Torres starting up front.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
2 hours ago

Laporta talks Flick, Araujo, Lewandowski, Eric, transfer plans - 'We're capable of making a significant investment' | Barca Universal

Barcelona may sign a centre-back in January while supporting Ronald Araujo and completing Eric García's contract renewal.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
10 hours ago

'He's a player we need' - Joan Laporta sends out strong message on Barcelona's Ronald Araujo

Ronald Araujo has taken an indefinite leave from Barcelona and will need substantial club support while his availability remains undetermined.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
5 hours ago

Hegseth 'Double Tap' Brings Legality of Entire Narco Campaign Into Question

U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats, including alleged orders to kill survivors, have prompted legal, congressional, and human-rights scrutiny and bipartisan concern.
Dallas Cowboys
fromPro Football Rumors
10 hours ago

NFL Minor Transactions: 12/4/25

Seahawks released Quinton Bohanna opening two roster spots; Cowboys promoted DE Isaiah Land from the practice squad as hamstring injury insurance for tonight's game.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
3 hours ago

OnePlus 15R spotted on Geekbench with 12GB RAM and Android 16

OnePlus 15R launches December 17 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 12GB RAM, Android 16, strong Geekbench scores, 165Hz display, and advanced IP/Wi‑Fi features.
Golden State Warriors
fromESPN.com
10 hours ago

Draymond exits Warriors-Sixers with foot injury

Draymond Green exited with a right foot injury and was ruled out, compounding injuries to Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler as Warriors fall to 11–11.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
9 hours ago

Why mobile display advertising could become bigger than marketing disciplines

Mobile Display Advertising’s organic model may outpace SEO and SEA by offering more scalable, cost-effective marketing with improved ROI potential for businesses.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
11 hours ago

Daily newsletter 12/4

A Denver LGBTQ+ youth center closed after nearly $10,000 was stolen; donations and information are at youthseen.org.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
5 hours ago

Unions and Environmental Groups Push Council To Pass Delivery Protection Act - Streetsblog New York City

Labor and environmental advocates urge Council Speaker Adrienne Adams to bring the Delivery Protection Act to a Dec. 18 vote, citing bipartisan support and worker safety.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 hours ago

Horizons Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $1.46 Million in Grants to LGBTQ Nonprofits - San Francisco Bay Times

Horizons Foundation awarded $1.46 million to 66 Bay Area LGBTQ nonprofits, nearly doubling prior funding and prioritizing multi-year general operating support amid mounting political attacks.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
8 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: SF Teachers Vote to Authorize Strike

Multiple local incidents and national political developments unfolded, including a jail stabbing, teacher labor disputes, a Supreme Court shadow-docket ruling on gerrymandering, and heated political rhetoric.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
5 hours ago

Your Horoscope For Friday, December 5

Astrological transits urge intentional self-presentation and courageous action to initiate growth while practicing restraint and acknowledging subtle emotional progress.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

German leaders plan to cut red tape in just 200 steps DW 12/04/2025

Germany's 16 state leaders approved a 200-point federal modernization agenda to cut bureaucracy, digitize services, centralize data, and speed approvals for citizens and businesses.
Marketing
fromDigiday
5 hours ago

In Graphic Detail: Here's what the creator economy is expected to look like in 2026

U.S. creator-economy ad spend will rise to $43.9 billion in 2026, driven by large increases in paid amplification and direct creator partnerships.
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