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fromsilive
2 hours ago

Staten Island HS girls' tennis: Hill's Emily Agushi captures borough CHSAA individuals singles crown

Agushi was dominate throughout the 76-point match barely letting Lee see any daylight. After a quick 2-0 start, Lee hit a couple of winners to lead 40-15 before letting the sudden death game slip away. Up 5-0, Agushi finally had a let up, double faulting twice and committing two errors that allowed Lee to get on the board. However, Agushi broke back at love with a forehand winner and a closing volley to capture the first set in 37 points.
US news
Digital life
fromClickUp
1 hour ago

Free Household Budget Templates to Track Monthly Expenses

A well-planned monthly budget controls overspending and builds savings; customizable household budget templates track income, expenses, and savings to achieve financial goals.
US news
fromFortune
2 hours ago

Death of BNSF Railway conductor who was hit by a passing train is under investigation | Fortune

A BNSF Railway conductor was struck and killed by a moving train in Columbus, Montana; NTSB and FRA are investigating.
fromMedium
5 days ago

Too Different to Belong, Too Ordinary to Stand Out

TLDR: The online world amplifies a deep human paradox: we want to fit in and stand out at the same time. Algorithms reward polish, not practice. Visibility, not depth. The antidote is in reclaiming the messy middle where originality is formed, and letting technology be collaborators, not replacements. I keep circling a question that psychology hasn't yet neatly answered: why does the online world make us feel both too different to belong and too ordinary to matter?
Digital life
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
15 hours ago

My 93-year-old great aunt lives alone in Las Vegas. I worry about her, but she loves her independence and keeps herself busy.

A 93-year-old woman in Las Vegas maintains independence, social connections, and manages daily needs while declining offers to move in with family.
Digital life
fromSouth China Morning Post
1 day ago

Japan eyes boost from digital nomads despite overtourism crisis

Local Japanese authorities are targeting digital nomads to attract longer-stay visitors and help redistribute tourism away from overcrowded urban hotspots.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
17 hours ago

Yoga, cold plunges, and beach workouts: LA Tech Week is embracing wellness over booze

LA Tech Week prioritized wellness and sobriety, replacing typical party networking with fitness, cold plunges, meditation, and health-focused events for professional networking.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 day ago

Looking for Fire Weed in Binghamton? Start Here | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Binghamton's Definition of Fire Weed In Binghamton, "fire weed" doesn't mean just high THC - it means high integrity. Locals expect products that blend strength with transparency, flavor with purpose, and style with sustainability. Binghamton's ideal fire weed delivers: Verified potency, with COAs posted at sillynice.com/menu. Clean terpenes from real cannabis - not synthetic additives. Eco-friendly packaging made from hemp, recycled glass, and ocean plastic via Sana Packaging.
Wellness
OMG science
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Genetically-Engineered Pets Are Here and You Can Buy One for $7

GloFish are genetically modified ornamental aquarium fish expressing fluorescent proteins that glow under blue or ultraviolet light and are commercially available for low cost.
fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: Chronic pain linked to small cluster of brain cells

Researchers have launched a search engine that can quickly sift through the staggering volumes of biological data housed in public repositories. The team integrated data from seven publicly funded data archives, creating 18.8million unique DNA and RNA sequence sets and 210billion amino-acid sequence sets that users can search through using text prompts. The search engine, called MetaGraph, can also uncover genetic patterns hidden deep within expansive sequencing data sets without needing those patterns to be explicitly annotated in advance.
OMG science
OMG science
fromMedium
1 week ago

OSI Layers Explained-With a Birthday Gift Story

Computer network communication mirrors a multi-step gift delivery where each OSI layer performs a specific task and can add headers or fail independently.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

When Less Outperforms More: UX Lessons from Visual Content Platforms ( Pexel vs Unspash vs Pixabay...

Technical and design decisions together determine user experience, aligning product engineering with empathetic design to match user intent at scale.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

Common UX mistakes everyone still makes 2.0

Consistent design systems, predictable interaction patterns, accessibility, performance, and system-level thinking are essential to avoid common low-code UX mistakes during rapid app scaling.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

How to keep design strategic when you're suddenly in a startup environment

Designers must deliver faster with smaller teams as frequent company pivots and AI-driven layoffs force startup-speed work and render traditional UX processes outdated.
Tech industry
fromFuturism
11 hours ago

The AI Industry Is Traumatizing Desperate Contractors in the Developing World for Pennies

AI systems rely on low-wage data-labeling labor in developing countries exposed to traumatic content, poor conditions, and limited workplace protections.
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
17 hours ago

These 3 Beaten-Down Tech Stocks Could Have Farther to Fall | The Motley Fool

Some well-known technology companies remain disappointing investors despite the AI boom, with major names like The Trade Desk and Tesla facing significant setbacks.
Tech industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Tech bros need the world to believe their hype. Here's an idea let's just ignore them | Pip Finkemeyer

Artificial intelligence is at the Gartner Hype Cycle's peak of inflated expectations and faces a likely plunge into disillusionment as productivity gains lag investment.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

The Hidden National Security Risk in Smart Cities

Smart-city sensors and data brokerage practices expose continuous, location-linked personal and sensitive information of U.S. military and intelligence personnel, posing national security risks.
Privacy professionals
fromMySA
2 days ago

Privacy Notice | mySanAntonio.com

Hearst affiliates collect and share personal information across services; data practices vary by service and some offerings have separate privacy notices.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Realty group's plan to install plate readers in Brookline sparks privacy concerns

The ACLU of Massachusetts says the cameras - marketed as neighborhood safety tools - enable broad government surveillance by collecting data on everyone's movements, not just those suspected of wrongdoing.
Privacy professionals
EU data protection
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

An EU breakup with US cloud providers

European organizations pursue cloud sovereignty to reduce reliance on US hyperscalers, driven by data privacy, regulatory compliance, and geopolitical risk.
fromDataBreaches.Net
4 days ago

Obsession with cyber breach notification fuelling costly mistakes - DataBreaches.Net

Regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's (Apra's) CPS 230 standard have led organisations to become "really obsessed" with the 72-hour notification window following a data breach, according to Shannon Murphy, global security and risk strategist at Trend Micro.
EU data protection
fromIT Pro
4 days ago

Capita fined 14 million after it 'failed to ensure the security' of of personal data

A data breach affecting over six million people has resulted in a £14 million fine for professional services firm Capita following an investigation by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The fine is split between Capita Plc and Capita Pension Solutions, which have been billed £8 million and £6 million respectively for the March 2023 attack. According to the ICO, the UK's data protection authority, Capita failed in three areas: preventing privilege escalation and unauthorized lateral movement, responding appropriately to security alerts, and penetration and risk assessment.
EU data protection
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
2 hours ago

Each Team's Penalty For Signing A Qualifying Offer-Rejecting Free Agent

Teams signing qualified free agents must surrender specific draft picks, with revenue-sharing status and Competitive Balance rounds determining which selection is forfeited.
Artificial intelligence
fromClickUp
2 hours ago

Top 11 AI Voice Assistants for 2025 | ClickUp

AI voice assistants convert spoken commands into actions that save time, integrate with existing tools, and must prioritize accuracy, security, and ease of use.
fromsyracuse
2 hours ago

Former NY Yankees catcher dies at 35 after motorcycle crash

Caracas - Jesús Montero, a Venezuelan who once played for the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, died Sunday following a traffic accident in his country two weeks ago, the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League said. He was 35. The former catcher's motorcycle reportedly crashed into a truck on Oct. 4 and he had been hospitalized ever since in critical condition. He was unable to recover from multiple injuries, authorities said.
Major League Baseball
Marketing tech
fromSocial Media Today
1 day ago

X Announces 'Handles Marketplace' to Sell Dormant Usernames

Premium+ subscribers can acquire vacated X handles through a new Handles Marketplace, with some transfers free and others subject to pricing.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Hong Kong: two people reported killed after cargo plane skids off airport runway

A Boeing 747 freighter skidded off Hong Kong International Airport's runway into the sea; two people reported dead, crew and one ground worker rescued.
Books
fromInsideHook
17 hours ago

Lost Jack Kerouac Story Discovered in Gangster's Archive

A previously-unpublished Jack Kerouac short story was found among crime boss Paul Castellano's possessions and later sold to Your Own Museum.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 hour ago

The Simple Hack That Makes Hot Chocolate Taste 10X Better - Tasting Table

Adding a tablespoon of butter to hot chocolate creates an ultra-smooth, richer, more decadent drink and enhances chocolate flavor.
fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

Bolivia: Centrist Paz wins presidency preliminary results DW 10/20/2025

Both Quiroga and Paz sought to sell themselves as candidates of change and promise to pivot the country away from two decades of populist economic policy. The election comes after MAS, founded by former President Evo Morales, was voted out of government in an August 17 election. The result was seen as an expression of voters' frustration over party infighting as well as national fuel shortages. Quiroga and Paz had both pledged to fix the exchange rate, restructure state-owned businesses and attract foreign investment.
World news
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 hours ago

Here's The Cut Of Beef That's Used For Texas Roadhouse's Country Fried Steak - Tasting Table

Texas Roadhouse uses USDA Choice sirloin, cut fresh in-house and seasoned simply, to make a more flavorful, tender country fried steak than typical cube-steak versions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Live: Israel kills 97 Palestinians in Gaza since start of ceasefire

Israeli forces breached the truce 80 times, killing at least 97 Palestinians and injuring 230 since the ceasefire began.
#remote-work
Marketing tech
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
16 hours ago

The New Playbook: Why Smart Brands Partner Directly With Media Powerhouses | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Brands achieve measurable impact by forming direct partnerships with established publishers, avoiding ad fraud and waste from programmatic middlemen.
Privacy technologies
fromForbes
16 hours ago

'Phased Out'-Google Confirms Bad News For All 3 Billion Chrome Users

Google is retiring the Privacy Sandbox and related privacy initiatives, effectively preserving tracking cookies and abandoning planned Chrome privacy reforms.
Marketing tech
fromKen Yeung
3 hours ago

Adobe LLM Optimizer Boosts AI Content Visibility

Adobe's LLM Optimizer enables brands to monitor AI-driven traffic and automatically optimize content for discoverability across AI chat platforms and browsers.
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

Surveillance pricing could make markets more equitable. Here's how

Surveillance pricing has dominated headlines recently. Delta Air Lines' announcement that it will use artificial intelligence to set individualized ticket prices has led to widespread concerns about companies using personal data to charge different prices for identical products. As The New York Times reported, this practice involves companies tracking everything from your hotel bookings to your browsing history to determine what you're willing to pay.
Privacy technologies
Writing
fromPsychology Today
8 hours ago

The Secret Power of Seeing Your Life as a Story

Reframing life as a story with oneself as protagonist reveals meaning, uncovers strengths, and enables growth by changing the meaning of events.
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Experiential entertainment is having a gold rush but commercial success is far from certain

When the first ever stage adaptation of the global book and film franchise The Hunger Games opens its doors in London next week, fans paying up to 200 have been promised an electrifying and immersive experience. The show at the purpose-built 1,200 seat Troubadour in Canary Wharf, which features Hollywood A-lister John Malkovich appearing via screen as the evil President Snow who oversees the televised spectacle of teenagers fighting to the death,
Media industry
Wine
fromInsideHook
19 hours ago

Pink Chardonnay Just Got a Bit More Official

Pink Chardonnay has gained official recognition and is now permitted for champagne production, promising wider planting and appeal due to similar taste and practical advantages.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Lily King: What is life without love?'

A 1980s college love triangle revisited in middle age evokes profound grief, joy, and uncontrollable sobbing in many readers through warm, sympathetic characterization.
Media industry
fromRAIN News
2 days ago

Nothing succeeds like success in latest top-50 podcasts (Edison Research)

Top U.S. podcast listening remained stable in Q3 2025, with the top four unchanged and SmartLess rising to fifth.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Should we treat environmental crime more like murder?

Environmental crimes inflict concrete, large-scale harm and deserve the same moral urgency, public attention, and justice as violent crimes.
Information security
fromDataBreaches.Net
12 hours ago

A business's cyber insurance policy included ransom coverage, but when they needed it, the insurer refused to pay. Why? - DataBreaches.Net

Coalition refused to pay a ransomware demand to Allardyce Bower Consulting despite policy coverage, citing investigation and cooperation provisions.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
16 hours ago

Sam Lipsyte on Fan Fiction and Authenticity

Rick treats fan fiction as legitimate artistic conversation, using Charles in Charge to express his literary vision while separating that from his A.I. therapy work.
Social media marketing
fromThe Verge
5 hours ago

X is launching a marketplace for inactive handles

Premium Plus and Premium Business users can browse and request inactive X usernames; priority handles are free, rare handles are paid, and downgrades revert usernames.
fromThe Verge
8 hours ago

You need to read the epic Argentinian horror novel Our Share of Night

I've read a lot of horror books over the last two years. But my absolute favorite is easily Mariana Enriquez' Our Share of Night. The book was originally published in 2019 in Argentina, but it only got an English translation in 2023. While it doesn't quite reach Stephen King lengths, at nearly 600 pages, I'd say it still counts as an epic.
Books
fromIndependent
21 hours ago

Evelyn Cusack: 'Social media forecasters - stop issuing your own weather warnings. It's an official thing. You don't want someone sitting in their front room doing it'

For decades, meteorologists and friends Evelyn Cusack and Séamus Walsh kept the Irish public informed about the forecast at Met Éireann. Now - as they launch a book all about the weather - the pair discuss how climate is changing from a local to a global concern, their despair at fossil-fuel driven policies and their hopes for the future
Environment
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 day ago

Before Their Telegram Channel Was Banned Again, ScatteredLAPSUS$Hunters Dropped Files Doxing Government Employees - DataBreaches.Net

On October 16 and 17, the ScatteredLAPSUS$Hunters Telegram channel repeatedly violated Telegram's TOS by leaking personal information on people - and in this case, information on employees of the Department of Justice (DOJ/FBI), U.S. Attorneys Office (DOJ/USAO), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). DataBreaches did not report on it at the time precisely because the files were still exposed. Instead, DataBreaches contacted Telegram to inquire why the channel hadn't been banned again for leaking sensitive information about government employees.
Information security
fromThe Verge
3 hours ago

X is changing how it handles links to try and keep you in the app

X is testing a change to the way it handles links on iOS so that the buttons to like, reply, and repost will always be visible. Normally, when you click a link on X the page opens up and completely covers the original post. Apparently, this leads to fewer people clicking like or otherwise engaging with the content. A good chunk of people probably just don't return to Twitter at all after following an external link.
Social media marketing
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Bari Weiss Questions CBS News' 60 Minutes Staff About Bias

As the media industry watches what Bari Weiss will do as editor in chief of CBS News, a blockbuster report from inside the network reveals Weiss has already rankled veterans at the network's flagship news show. According to a Sunday feature by Michael M. Grynbaum and Benjamin Mullin in The New York Times, Weiss put staffers at 60 Minutes on edge by asking: Why does the country think you're biased?
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Spirituality isn't rigid dogma. It's a living, breathing practice that helps make sense of an incomprehensible world | Shadi Khan Saif

When I was leaving London for Melbourne, my eldest sister-in-law told her kids not to forget the tradition to throw a bowl of water behind me as I stepped out the door. Just a small splash on the ground, a gesture older than borders. La har azaab po aman se, she whispered in Pashto under her breath may all hardship stay away from you. The little ones giggled and waved their goodbyes as they spilled the water, somewhere between shy and amused.
Writing
Privacy technologies
fromForbes
1 day ago

'Phased Out'-Google Confirms Bad News For All 3 Billion Chrome Users

Google is retiring the Privacy Sandbox and phasing out privacy initiatives, leaving tracking cookies and fingerprinting viable while Chrome remains dominant.
#premier-league
Wine
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Haunt Your All Hallows Eve With These 9 Spooky Wine Labels - Tasting Table

Choose visually striking, spooky-labeled wines with autumnal flavors and complementary food pairings to elevate a Halloween-themed gathering.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Bristol's backyard vineyards: foot-stomping grapes in the garden

Hidden urban vineyards in Bristol yield artisanal wine while creating green, biodiverse community spaces on allotments and back gardens near transport corridors.
English Premier League
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago

'I found it hard against Vieira and Keane - they were machines!' Liverpool legend heaps praise on Manchester United and Arsenal men

Young Steven Gerrard found it difficult to match the physical and dominant midfield play of Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira at their peak.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Greetings from Kyiv, where you might stumble across Zelenskyy taking a stroll

The Maidan, Kyiv's Independence Square, has been the heart of political change in Ukraine for more than two decades. While visiting NPR's team covering Ukraine correspondent Joanna Kakissis and producers Hanna Palamarenko and Polina Lytvynova I went back to the square, where history-making news events have drawn me for over two decades. Memories flooded back of two people-power revolutions against Kremlin influence.
Europe news
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

With no guarantee of U.S. weapons, Ukraine races to make its own

Ukraine is rapidly expanding a domestic drone industry producing low-cost disposable and higher-end reusable drones to offset depleted Soviet-era stockpiles and reduced U.S. assistance.
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea

The aircraft turned out to be a Russian IL-20M reconnaissance plane. After visually identifying it, the Bundeswehr [German military] handed over the escort to our Swedish NATO partners @SwedenNato and returned to Rostock-Laage,
Europe news
SF politics
from48 hills
1 hour ago

Lurie's (Rich) Family Zoning Plan faces its first test at supes committee - 48 hills

Nancy Pelosi is not seeking another term, prompting likely contenders Scott Wiener and Saikat Chakrabarti and opening space for a progressive West Side challenger.
#dallas-cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
1 hour ago
Dallas Cowboys

Defense comes back to life as Cowboys throttle Commanders 44-22

Patience and defensive adjustments produced a stronger Cowboys defense and a decisive win following an early offensive touchdown.
fromBlogging The Boys
54 minutes ago
Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys opening odds for the Broncos game are out after Commanders win

Cowboys improved defensively, returned CeeDee Lamb, are 3-3-1, and must travel to face 5-2 Denver Broncos who are favored at home.
Arts
from48 hills
53 minutes ago

Root Division's deep local arts connections go on display at massive annual auction - 48 hills

Root Division's subsidized studios, education programs, and community support propelled ceramicist Cathy Lu's career and exemplify the organization's role in advancing artists.
fromClickUp
2 hours ago

Brand Positioning Templates to Define and Differentiate Your Brand

Brand positioning statements are practical tools that help you define the core of your brand strategy. Instead of starting with a blank page, you get a structured format to work through the key questions: Who are you for? What do you offer? How are you different? Why should anyone care? A strong brand positioning statement defines what you're really selling-not only the product or service but also the value, the feeling, and the experience.
Marketing
Python
fromGrahamdumpleton
2 hours ago

Wrapt version 2.0.0 - Graham Dumpleton

wrapt 2.0.0 is released with removed Python 2.7 accommodations, subtle internal changes, and a major version bump applied out of caution.
Arts
from48 hills
39 minutes ago

'The Tempest' toss'd at Point Montara in sandy Shakespeare show - 48 hills

Berkeley Shakespeare Company stages an immersive, site-specific production of The Tempest at Point Montara using the coastal landscape, installations, custom score, and hostel lodging.
fromSFGATE
2 hours ago

'Bro, it's like Disneyland': Inside a 141-year-old Bay Area landmark

For a weekly email blast of the best in San Francisco culture, sign up for our Fogcutter newsletter . It's been a busy week in the Bay Area. On Thursday, the East Bay was hit with a small quake on the same day as California's annual earthquake drill. In Solano County, bakers made a 7-foot Labubu out of bread, and in San Francisco, neighbors are complaining about "screaming" Waymos on their dead-end street. Dreamforce packed SoMa with thousands of lanyarded visitors,
SF music
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

New qualification to be rolled out alongside A-levels in overhaul of education system

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
Education
fromKotaku
2 hours ago

Dell Is Quietly Selling This 15" 1TB Laptop for 63% Off on Amazon, Still Full Price on the Official Site - Kotaku

Right now, though, there's a deal that's so aggressive it barely seems real: This Dell Vostro which is a 15.6-inch business laptop packed with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, has dropped to $699 from its typical price of $1,699. That's a 63 percent discount, and honestly, Amazon is likely operating at zero margin here or possibly even taking a loss. This wasn't even close to happening during last week's Prime Day, which makes this deal all the more surprising.
Gadgets
Film
fromVulture
3 hours ago

Black Phone 2 Rings In at No. 1 at the Box Office

Black Phone 2 opened at No. 1 with $26.5 million, outperforming the original's opening and surpassing Blumhouse's previous theatrical release.
fromNewsday
2 hours ago

First NHL goal for Rangers' Robertson is 'every kid's dream'

It was his first NHL goal and came in his fifth season of professional hockey, the first four of which were spent almost entirely in the minor leagues. And he was still processing it. "I feel like it hasn't really sunk in yet," he said, smiling. "It means everything," the 6-4, 210-pound Robertson added, still smiling. "It's something you dreamed of doing, from a little kid, scoring in the NHL. I mean, it's every kid's dream, playing hockey.
National Hockey League
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
2 hours ago

Plans for Coney Island Ferry revived, testing underway for potential terminal on pier

NYCEDC is testing Steeplechase Pier with a deployed buoy to assess feasibility and cost of a Coney Island ferry terminal; study results due within six months.
New York City
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 hour ago

Suspect arrested after head and torso discovered in trash outside Brooklyn apartment

A dismembered man's head and torso were found in a trash bin outside a Brooklyn apartment; Christopher Moss was arrested on concealment charges.
fromDodgers Nation
1 hour ago

Dave Roberts, Freddie Freeman Talk Dodgers Potentially Becoming a Dynasty

I think winning two championships within 10 years is a dynasty. But three - then it's undisputed. I guess we're vying to be undisputed.
Los Angeles
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
2 hours ago

The founder of the world's top LiDAR maker says there's one problem with Elon Musk's approach to self-driving

Multi-sensor systems including LiDAR are safer and necessary to achieve SAE Level 3–4 autonomous driving, as vision-only systems cannot handle many corner cases.
fromSocial Media Today
1 day ago

Instagram's Updated UI is Coming - Whether You Like it or Not

As you can see in this example, posted by creator economy expert Lia Haberman, more users are now being prompted to try out the updated UI, which puts more focus on "your favorite spaces" in the app. Instagram chief Adam Mosseri says that option is coming to all users shortly, so if you haven't seen this prompt as yet, you soon will.
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