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Canva Revolutionized Graphic Design. Will It Survive the Age of AI?
Generative AI could have been an existential threat for Canva, which made billions by making graphic design quick and easy. But for CEO Melanie Perkins, it’s simply making the world more visual.Wired - Dec. 6 -
New photos released as NYPD hunt insurance boss killer
Police are still working to determine a motive in the slaying of insurance executive Brian Thompson.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Lions make gutsy 4th-down call, finish off Packers in NFC North showdown
Detroit set a franchise record with an 11th straight victory and kept on track for the No. 1 seed in the playoffs in a thrilling back-and-forth TNF clash.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
PUBG Creator's Three-Game Plan Starts With A Survival Game With "Millions" Of Maps
While many consider Fortnite to be the pinnacle of the battle royale genre, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, developed by Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene, was the first to bring mainstream attention ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
BBC pauses Tim Westwood report after Met request
The BBC's report is set to examine what it knew about allegations of unwanted sexual behaviour by the former BBC Radio 1 DJ.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Donate This Holiday Season: Ex-Convicts Need Your Help
New Jersey Re-entry Corporation helps people stay out of prison after they’ve been in.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
A Home Library Can Tell Your Life Story
These interior designers have strategies for creating personal spaces for reading, whether it is in a dedicated room or a welcoming corner in your house.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Bucks' Khris Middleton will make his season debut on Friday vs. Celtics
Middleton has not played for the Bucks since Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Pacers last season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Maximize the impact of your donations
Jill Schlesinger shares tips on how to give back during the season of giving while ensuring your donations have the biggest impact.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
The Best Gifts for the Beverage Enthusiast in Your Life (2024)
Our favorite WIRED-tested giftable gadgets for everything from water and coffee to wine and cocktails.Wired - Dec. 5 -
Stokes, Bashir, Crawley - your Wellington watchlist
England can secure their first series win in New Zealand since 2008 if they win the second Test in Wellington - Stephan Shemilt picks five things to look out for.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Vodafone boss says prices won't rise after Three 'mega-merger'
The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Infinity Nikki - How To Increase Your Stylist Rank
Infinity Nikki takes you on a journey all over the whimsical realm of Miraland. However, before you can advance further, there are actually a few requirements that you need to undertake. Here's ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
'Sacked in the morning' - Wolves boss O'Neil under fire
Wolves fans turned on Gary O'Neil by chanting he should be "sacked in the morning", with the manager seemingly clinging to his job after a 4-0 thrashing at Everton.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Could Dark Chocolate Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes?
A new study suggests that it might. We asked experts if that’s too good to be true.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
PSG boss Nasser Al-Khelaifi denies Mo Salah links as Qatari owners dismiss sale rumors
The French champions have been linked with Liverpool's Egyptian star latelyCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
3 mistakes to avoid if your CD matures in 2024
With just weeks left in 2024, savers who have a CD set to mature this year should avoid making these big mistakes.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Former PlayStation Boss Questions Whether Proprietary Consoles Make Sense Anymore
Although he stepped down from his position as Chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment in 2019, Shawn Layden hasn't been shy about sharing his views about the future of the gaming industry. And ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
Stripping Down for a Night at a French Museum
To report on an unclothed visit to an exhibition about social nudism, a Times journalist chose to join the party. Her mother did, too.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
14 Thoughtful Gifts for Your Coworkers
You see them every single day (almost). Our curated guide features personalized gifts for every office personality, from the foodies to the minimalists.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Lloyds boss warns of UK ‘investability problem’ after motor finance ruling
Sector left reeling after court backs consumer complaints about ‘secret commissions’ on car loansFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Blame AI for your gruelling job interview
Efforts to push back against unsuitable mass applications are turning a dispiriting situation into a miserable oneFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Billion-dollar future: Dodgers deferred pay at $1B
New contracts for Blake Snell and Tommy Edman increased the Dodgers' obligations for deferred payments to more than $1 billion owed to seven players from 2028-46.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Your Guide to New York City’s Holiday Windows
This year’s displays include tens of thousands of rhinestones, retired taxis and a “Wicked”-themed forest menagerie.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Liverpool boss jabs at Man City over investigation
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has joked that Manchester City might not be in the Premier League next season amid the ongoing financial rules investigation.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Former PlayStation Boss Reveals The One Classic Sony Franchise He Wants To See Return
Longtime PlayStation boss Shawn Layden left the company in 2019, and he recently gave an interview about the PlayStation's 30th anniversary. In that interview he touched on a great number of ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
What to Do When Your Employee Is Grieving
It’s National Grief Awareness Week. Here’s how business leaders can better lead their teams through times of loss.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
PlayStation Boss Says AI Can "Revolutionize" Gaming But The Human Element Remains Vital
According to one of the top bosses at PlayStation, the rise in artificial intelligence technologies in game development has the potential to "revolutionize" gaming, but only as a tool that assists ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Why Hackers Want Your Health Information
Health records contain personal information that can leave patients exposed to financial and medical risks.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
AI won't replace humans making games, PlayStation boss says
The gaming giant's joint CEOs reflect on its past and future as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Nomura CEO to take pay cut after ex-staffer charged with attempted murder
Nomura’s CEO Kentaro Okuda offered his “deepest apologies” in the wake of the incident that saw one of the bank’s former employees charged with attempted murder, robbery, and arson of an inhabited ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Japan’s Nomura bank boss takes 30% voluntary pay cut after worker tries to kill customer
Wealth management employee charged with robbery, attempted murder and arson after home visit to elderly clients. Business live – latest updates The boss of the Japanese bank Nomura has ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Restoring Nomura’s credibility will take more than pay cuts
Taint of latest scandal overshadows bank’s growing earnings and could have long-lasting consequencesFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Jaguar boss says it has shown ‘fearless creativity’ with new electric car
Carmaker, which has faced backlash over rebrand, will reveal production-ready version of Type 00 in late 2025. Experts’ verdict on Jaguar’s electric car launch Jaguar unveils much-hyped ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Andrew RT Davies survives Welsh Tory leader vote
Andrew RT Davies wins a vote of confidence of Tory politicians in the Welsh Parliament.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Can the world’s trade police survive Trump II?
Relevance of World Trade Organization under scrutiny amid US president-elect’s protectionist stance. The sting of teargas was a price worth paying, said Michael Dolan, as he looks back on the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
The ChatGPT secret: is that text message from your friend, your lover – or a robot?
People are turning to chatbots to solve all their life problems, and they like its answers. But are they on a very slippery slope?. When Tim first tried ChatGPT, he wasn’t very impressed. He had a ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban
Workers seeking an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictionsABC News - Dec. 2 -
Teacher's pay rise simply impossible, says minister
Paul Givan tells assembly members that the teaching unions have asked for a 13.5% rise in 2024-25.BBC News - Dec. 3
