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Finding the Real ‘Midnight Diner’
The restaurant featured in the hit TV show Midnight Diner is a wholly a fictitious izakaya. On a recent trip to Tokyo, I set out to find it anyway.Wired - 6d -
'I know how dramatic it was in real life': Michael Mann chats about 'The Insider'
Director Michael Mann spoke between a double feature of 'The Insider' and 'Heat,' kicking off a new screening series hosted by the Los Angeles Film Critics Assn.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Video shows Illinois deputy save pregnant woman in runaway car after brakes fail
Illinois deputies helped avert disaster early Monday morning, preventing a pregnant woman whose brakes failed from plunging into a bitingly cold lake.NBC News - 6d -
Why You Should Start Using Encrypted Communications—Today
A massive hack prompts a government official to encourage businesses to do a better job of protecting their communications.Inc. - 6d -
Stock buybacks soar as holiday rally breaks records
Buyback plans surge to a fresh record as stock market heads for biggest two-year gain in a quarter-centuryMarketWatch - 6d -
As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows
The sprawling, windowless warehouses that hold rows of high-speed servers powering almost everything the world does on phones and computers are increasingly becoming fixtures of the American ...ABC News - 6d -
I love Christmas, especially making edible gifts – even for the grinches in my life
In this week’s Feast newsletter: Everything about the holidays makes me happy, even light-up earrings. But my favourite thing is whipping up treats for loved ones. • Sign up here for our weekly ...The Guardian - 6d -
Xbox May Have Saved This Guy's Life After He Was Hit By A Truck
An Xbox fan has shared a harrowing story of how they were hit by a truck and dragged under it, and how the Xbox in his backpack helped prevent his head from pounding the pavement.. Brandon J on ...GameSpot - 6d -
Will Brinson's NFL Week 14 picks, best bets: Kirk Cousins gets revenge on Vikings, plus sneaky props to know
Best bets from Week 14 of the 2024 NFL seasonCBS Sports - 6d -
NFL Week 14 betting: 7 best lines, props and more, including Packers-Lions
Packers-Lions is one of the marquee games on the Week 14 schedule.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
People Who Excel at Conversation Always Do This, Says Stanford Communications Expert
Taking a few minutes for mental preparation can help you shine in any conversation.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Chinese hackers stole large amounts of Americans’ phone data from eight telecoms, officials say
A Chinese hacking campaign that spied on texts and calls of U.S. citizens is significantly larger than previously known to the public.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
How Jaguar plans to save itself
British carmaker Jaguar needs to turn around years of slumping sales. It's bold plan is already controversial.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Master the Art of Definitive Communication
You might think you’re being diplomatic when you’re actually just being vague.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
In defense of criticism: A theater critic asks what good does it do in an upside-down world
A theater critic reflects on his profession at a time when its very survival seems on the line and champions a return of critical thinking.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Fani Willis ordered to turn over communications in Trump case to conservative group
A Georgia judge ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to turn over to a conservative watchdog group any communications she may have with special counsel Jack Smith or the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Volkswagen Says Urgent Measures Needed to Save Company
Volkswagen’s CEO warned staff that urgent measures are needed to secure the company’s future amid heightened competition, price pressure and high labor costs just as the European car market ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Community 'college deserts' leave students stranded from higher education
Experts are increasingly sounding the alarm on community "college deserts" that leave students without readily accessible higher education options. The deserts, locations where high schools are ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Tim Cook Wants Apple to Literally Save Your Life
Much as the CEO seems awestruck by AI and his just-released Apple Intelligence, he’s more convinced that the tech giant’s health apps will define the company’s legacy.Wired - Dec. 4 -
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‘The glasses are a prop’: Anna Wintour on her style and being told 'no'
The fashion guru spoke to the BBC ahead of a new Vogue show looking back on the industry's history.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
U.S. officials investigate alleged Chinese cyber hack of communications companies
U.S. officials say they're investigating Chinese government-affiliated hackers who compromised the networks of of U.S. communication companies and were able to intercept private communications of ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Art showcasing Scottish Sikh community wins Turner Prize
The judges praised the artist's "unexpected and playful combinations of material".BBC News - Dec. 3 -
LeBron James, mired in shooting slump, is finally showing real signs of decline as he nears his 40th birthday
LeBron James has missed all 19 of his 3-point attempts over his last four gamesCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
The Revolutionary Sound at the Heart of ‘The Nutcracker’
Listen to how Tchaikovsky uses the celesta in “The Nutcracker,” unleashing the potential of the instrument to signal playfulness and fantasy.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Michelin-starred chef makes Christmas plea to thieves who stole $30K worth of pies
Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks has appealed to thieves who stole his van containing $30,000 worth of pies to do something nice for Christmas.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
The best TV shows of 2024
In a year filled with quality series, these subjective choices indicate that great TV shows keep being made, even if the industry is in a bit of slump, our television critic says.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Visible Promo Code: Save $15 a month this December
This holiday season, get a preowned phone and save $15 a month with our coupon code.Wired - Dec. 3 -
If Anyone Can Save the Democrats, It’s Ben Wikler
This Wisconsinite is the obvious choice for D.N.C. chair.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Gold hit record highs this year as real yields climbed. Here’s why the rally is so unusual.
A gold rush by central banks could help lift prices as high as $2,900 by the end of 2025, Wells Fargo Investment Institute said.MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community
As temperatures drop into the teens, Minnesotans have embraced sauna culture for warmth and communityABC News - Dec. 2
