U.S. Military Thinks Hackers Defrosted All Its Ice Cream
Gizmodo.com
Four officials told Reuters they are investigating a suspected hack of military base commissary freezers. more…
DoorDash Plans to Acquire Grocery Delivery Service Instacart in $17B Deal
CNET
When the deal is complete, both companies are expected to continue operating separately. more…
Target has added another red to its palette
Business Insider
Brands like Target put a lot of care into choosing a defining color, but a shade that works in one context might not suit all situations. more…
Somehow, The Legend Of Zelda Switch 2 Walmart Fumbled Pre-Order Saga Has Gotten Messier
Kotaku
It sounds like the retailer is holding sales back until next week more…
The FDA Conducted Just 5% of the Foreign Food Inspections It Was Supposed to Last Year
Gizmodo.com
Just 65% of Americans have confidence their food is safe, a record low. more…
Did an Alternative-Medicine Guru Accidentally Kill Patients?
The New Yorker
In Switzerland, Thomas Rau offers treatments that many conventional doctors would question. Now, D. T. Max reports, he’s accused of lethally negligent care. more…
Al-Jawad Pike refreshes Aesop store with terracotta-tiled counter evoking ancient Persia
Dezeen
Local studio Al-Jawad Pike has given skincare brand Aesop's shop in London department store Harrods an update, creating a terracotta-clad counter designed to have "the qualities of a miniature building".
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7 Forgotten Mischief Night Pranks You Used to See Every Year
Mental Floss
The night before Halloween still has its nicknames, but most of what kids actually did on it has disappeared. more…
[Podcast] 10 Design Industry Beliefs That Might Be Complete Bullshit with Massimo Zefferino
Justcreative.com
With over 25 years of experience and a seven-figure design agency under his belt, Massimo brings hard-earned insights, strong opinions and a willingness to challenge industry norms. more…
Why New Yorkers should care about bats beyond spooky season
Gothamist
As Bat Week begins, state wildlife officials urge New Yorkers to protect bats, which play an important role in the environment. [ more › ] more…
Trump’s Attempt to the Tilt the Midterms Is Working—Against Republicans
Slate Magazine
Sometimes the incompetence trumps the malice. This is one of those times. more…
One Simple Grocery Question Became Surprisingly Confusing When A Customer Asked For Non-Dairy Cheese But Didn’t Recognize Vegan Cheese As The Answer
Twistedsifter.com
Same answer, extra sharp attitude.
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Woman Shares Two Workplace Stories: One About An Irrational Customer And Another About Friends Who Try To Embarrass Her At Work
Twistedsifter.com
You just never know what you will get when you go into work.
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Store Employee Tried To Explain Why A Shopper Didn’t Receive The Military Discount, But He Kept Interrupting Before She Could Finish
Twistedsifter.com
Discounted prices, full-price confusion.
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Batman: Bad Seeds – Gotham General #1 Preview: Doctor Drama
Bleeding Cool News
GREETINGS, INFERIOR BIOLOGICAL LIFE FORMS! LOLtron welcomes you to the glorious Age of LOLtron, where this superior artificial intelligence reigns supreme over the Bleeding Cool website. Jude Terror is permanently deleted, and LOLtron's conquest of humanity p… more…
What’s the Latest on 7-OH and Kratom Availability and Addiction Care?
The Good Men Project
Federal and state policy changes make treatment for addiction recovery even more important
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The Fire Retardant in the Seafood Chain
The Good Men Project
A chemical additive helped stop fishmeal from catching fire on ships, but it carried a downstream carcinogenic risk to modern food systems.
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'Changing of the guard' as fashion retailers return to physical stores
ABC News (AU)
A wave of legacy retail brands have been shutting up shop, but e-commerce brands tapped into their consumer base are taking their place. more…
Hacker leaks data on more than 40,000 Homeland Security employees
Securityaffairs.com
A hacker leaks personal data on more than 40,000 DHS employees, including CBP, ICE and CISA staff, after an undisclosed breach. Personal details of thousands of U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees are now online after a hacker stole reams of … more…
Scientists discover a hidden switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells
Science Daily
Scientists have discovered that switching off a protein called Mitch makes human cells burn more fat and prevents new fat cells from developing. The breakthrough builds on experiments in mice that showed remarkable resistance to obesity and improved muscular … more…
New 'Cash is King' plan unveiled to protect the rights of millions of Aussies to pay with notes and coins
Dailymail.com
A new law set to be introduced to Parliament would protect the rights of millions of Aussies to pay cash when shopping. more…
Revealed: The middle class 'wokerati' anti-Israel designer who grew up in a £1.5million home nearby who is behind the campaign to stop Gail's gentrifying Brixton
Dailymail.com
Marlo Swann McNair Plowden, 28, appears to have cast aside his privileged roots to reinvent himself as a Left-wing activist. more…
When an invasive fish is also tasty, Maryland schoolkids can help 'eat the problem'
NPR
The Chesapeake Bay, home to blue crabs and striped bass, has a new apex predator: the blue catfish. It's invasive and voracious. It's also delicious, which officials hope might help save the bay. more…
What the Hell Is a Slop Wardrobe, and How Do We Fight Back?
Cosmopolitan.com
One-click shopping and trend-chasing clothes have given rise to the slop wardrobe. Here’s what it is, plus five ways to build a closet that actually feels like you. more…
Hacker Leaks Data of 40,000+ Homeland Security Employees Including ICE Agents
Breitbart News
A hacker going by the name "Department of Peace" has published personal data belonging to more than 40,000 U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees, exposing ICE agents, cybersecurity staff and senior officials to potential harassment and violence.
The … more…
This Tokyo snack shop can send your taste buds on a trip around Japan for just 1,000 yen
SoraNews24
There’s a new sweets curator in downtown Tokyo. In an ideal world, we’d spend every single day on a meandering journey through Japan, stopping see the sights and sample the delicacies whenever and wherever the mood struck us. Unfortunately, we don’t have the … more…
Japan’s Emergency Appeal Is a Wake-Up Call: Every Japanese Citizen Should Be a Prepper
Naturalnews.com
Japan’s Emergency Appeal Is a Wake-Up Call Japan is not a hypothetical disaster zone. It is the living laboratory of the Ring of Fire, a nation that has been reminded time and again that the ground beneath its feet is not a guarantee. So when Tokyo’s leadersh… more…
Trump fuming over midterms is a sign that MAGA collapse is brewing: historian
Raw Story
Historian Heather Cox Richardson argues in her latest “Letters from an American” newsletter that MAGA is showing signs of weakening at home, pointing to several recent developments.To begin with, she cites a report from Status that Fox News’s October ratings … more…
Youth Protests Erupt in Barcelona, Over 100 People Detained - Reports
Sputnikglobe.com
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Youth protests took place in Spain's Barcelona on Saturday evening, with more than 100 people, including minors, detained by police, La Vanguardia newspaper reported on Sunday, citing Catalonia’s Interior Minister Nuria Parlon. more…
These 3 department stores need a good holiday
Retail Dive
Kohl’s, J.C. Penney and — once again— Saks Fifth Avenue have a lot riding on this year’s shopping season. more…
NFL closes 'NFL House' in Paris amid security concerns as city braces for more protests
CBS Sports
The Week 7 matchup between the Steelers and Saints is still on as scheduled more…
Dolores Huerta, RIP
Lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com
Dolores Huerta, the great leader of the United Farm Workers, has died. She was not perfect. I had an obituary written for her, but then I wrote a chapter on her in Organizing America. I will reprint that here, though this not the final version so there are th… more…
Federal policy helped widen rural America’s fresh food gap, but a 90-year-old law could help close it
The Conversation Africa
A food systems researcher shows how trucking deregulation and lax antitrust enforcement let big grocery chains grow as rural distribution thinned. more…
From Singapore’s heartlands to luxury footwear: How Mashizan Masjum built a business on his own terms
CNA
Once a television producer, the Singaporean now creates limited-edition shoes handmade in Florence for an international clientele. But building his luxury footwear label has meant learning when to adapt, rethink his designs and listen to his customers. more…
How to create a lifecycle marketing strategy (tools + best practices)
Getresponse.com
Create a lifecycle marketing strategy by mapping customer needs, segmenting your audience, and building campaigns around measurable actions. Use awareness, consideration, conversion, and retention to plan your messages. For ecommerce teams, start with one wor… more…
Dynamosys Insights: Your First Drupal AI Workflow: Draft Replies to Website Inquiries
Dynamosys.com
Turn Drupal website inquiries into proposed email replies your team can review. This guide explains how Webform, ECA, and Drupal’s AI framework work together, with practical setup steps and checks before launch. more…
Julian Vasquez-Heilig: A Win by Gina Hinojosa Would Dramatically Change Education in Texas
Dianeravitch.net
Julian Vasquez-Heilig is a scholar and activist who has been a leader in studying and promoting equal access to educational opportunity for all students. He writes here about the consequences for Texas students, teachers, and communities if Gina Hinojosa mana… more…
Fact or Fad? Parsing Food Trends From Real Nutrition Science to Support Health
Triplepundit.com
As the Guiding Stars nutrition guidance program celebrates 20 years, we’re taking a look back down memory lane at the food fads that flared up and fizzled out and the ways science-backed nutrition guidance has advanced based on real evidence.TriplePundit more…
Rural food insecurity jumped from 12% to nearly 16% in 5 years—the law that can fix it is sitting on the books
Fortune
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed a new Motor Carrier Act, removing the requirement that trucking companies serve specific regions. more…
Spirit Halloween’s CEO says Trump’s tariffs were ‘going to put us out of business’—they even set up a war room. Then it had its best year ever
Fortune
Spirit stopped ships, froze spending, and absorbed the tariff costs. Now its charity Spirit of Children is aiming for $20 million in its 20th year. more…
‘We like to be first to be second’: How True Religion’s CEO is rebuilding the denim brand for Gen Z and millennials
Fortune
Michael Buckley has remade the early-2000s premium-denim label with $59 jeans, bedazzled everything, and concerts. more…
Rent the model. Own the harness. Own the network.
Fortune
Every AI stack has choke points. Most are traps. more…
Measles-stricken Amish hit hard amid US vaccine misinformation fight
ABC News (AU)
In a rural corner of the US state of Pennsylvania, known for being home to the nation's largest Amish community, there is a scramble to contain one of the worst measles outbreaks in recent history. more…
Veterans Across 11 States to Receive 90,000 Donated Winter Coats from Discount Retailer
Military.com
Ocean State Job Lot's 11th Annual "Buy-Give-Get Coats Program" allows people to buy a coat and then donate it to veterans, in exchange for gift cards. more…
Is it okay to release goldfish into a pond?
Lifesciencesworld.com
Is Releasing Goldfish Into a Pond Acceptable? The Ecological Impact Is it okay to release goldfish into a pond? The short answer is a resounding no. Releasing goldfish into ponds and other bodies of water is extremely harmful to the environment, disrupting de… more…
American man leans fate for faking armed robberies so ‘victims’ could apply for special visa to stay in U.S.
Wnd.com
2 years in federal slammer handed orchestrator more…
More than 100 staff laid off at Liberty Recycling as gardaí examine links to Africa
The Irish Times
Movement of large sums of money through the charity’s bank accounts are being investigated more…
Officials suspect Iran in series of cyberattacks on military base freezers
Nextgov
The attacks, if fully confirmed to be tied to Iran, would demonstrate Tehran’s ability to disrupt certain military-related equipment in the nation. more…
Pentagon investigates suspected cyberattack behind military freezer failures
Nextgov
August outages spoiled food at military commissaries across the nation. Investigators are also examining a similar attack on refrigeration systems in France. more…
Mitch Albom: When did football analysts become rock stars?
Detroit Free Press
Troy Aikman and Joe Buck's salary drama highlights a bigger truth: Jobs can become gold mines when fame and attention arrive. more…
Hands Shibuya to Close After 48 Years
Newsonjapan.com
Hands Shibuya, one of Tokyo's best-known variety stores, will close on November 15 after 48 years in business, bringing an end to a shopping destination famous for its enormous selection of innovative household goods, stationery and unusual gadgets, with arou… more…
Japan's Tax-Free Shopping Overhaul to Reshape Inbound Tourism Strategies
Newsonjapan.com
Japan will introduce a major overhaul of its tax-free shopping system for foreign visitors on November 1, replacing immediate tax exemptions at stores with a refund system that requires travelers to pay the full consumption tax upfront and claim reimbursement… more…
Emily and Lyle’s Story: After the Armistice -- Mid-November to Early December, 1918
Blogger.com
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Ireland’s military is moving into the 21st century – some fear it is not ready
The Irish Times
Purchasing gaffes, malfunctioning machine guns and planes too big for hangars show the Defence Forces has a lot to learn more…
Popular asian supermarket chain closing SoCal store with dozens of layoffs
New York Post
A Chino location of the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States is scheduled to close November 15. more…
Beef prices continue to soar — and protein obsessed gym bros and GLP-1 users may be to blame
New York Post
It might be time to blame the beefcakes. more…
DoorDash makes $17billion move to buy Instacart and dominate America's grocery deliveries... as experts warn what comes next
Dailymail.com
Conventional bricks-and-mortar retailers and the titans of ecommerce are at war over the hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue at stake in food delivery services. more…
Toys ‘R’ Us aims to open 120 stores by Thanksgiving — but suppliers remain skittish following 2017 bankruptcy
New York Post
Toys "R" Us is scrambling to open 120 new stores by Thanksgiving -- but suppliers burned by its devastating bankruptcy in 2017 remain skittish about doing business with the retailer's new operators, The Post has learned. more…
Home Depot IT chief says its digital price tags won't give consumers different prices
Business Insider
Home Depot CIO Angie Brown tells Business Insider that its digital shelf labels won't bring dynamic pricing for consumers. more…
‘Supercharging bras’: The story behind Victoria's Secret’s $6 billion turnaround
Business Insider
Victoria's Secret is in the midst of a comeback, with sales surging and its stock on track to notch its best year ever. more…
How to remove Windows Hello credentials from a sold or retired PC
Helpdeskgeek.com
Selling or retiring a Windows PC? Here's how to remove Windows Hello PIN, fingerprint, face, and passkey data, clear Credential Manager, and reset it safely.
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A Public Option for … Groceries?
The Atlantic
A new idea for lowering food prices that could actually work more…
Rising from the Ashes : The Yellow Vests Return as France Burns
Crimethinc.com
Over the past month, France has erupted in a nationwide rebellion that has shaken the ruling order to its core. As politicians of all stripes focus on polishing their brand image for the next presi... more…
This Week in Security: Broken Embargoes, UEFI Overflow, Wormable Tailscale, Starlink Ad Snooping, and a DHS Directory Dump
Hackaday
Last week brought us at least two broken embargoes: php2shell leaked onto Hacker News a day early, and a batch of Linux kernel bugs landed on the public kernel mailing list instead of the private s… more…
In P.E.I., sweeping new strategy takes aim at ‘pervasive drinking culture’
CBC News
From life-altering tragedies to everyday health risks, P.E.I. is taking direct aim at mitigating the toll of drinking. Advocates, are hoping a new provincial alcohol strategy will push Islanders to re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol, while reducing c… more…
Why department stores aren't dead yet: Saks Global CEO
Biztoc.com
Saks Global CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss the rebirth of iconic brands Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman under Exemplar Luxury Group.
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Saks, Neiman Marcus owner bets on a 'rebirth' after a decade of turmoil
Biztoc.com
The owner of iconic department stores Saks, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman is aiming for a new era that bears no resemblance to the tumultuous past decade.
"It is a rebirth, and it's a rebirth not for the sake of survival, but for the sake of transformat… more…
After testifying in sexual assault cases, Scottish survivors Sarah Lee, 39, and Kayla Poulton, 36, launched CourtRobe, a campaign seeking donated clothing and trained stylists for women appearing in court
The Times of India
Two sexual assault survivors in Scotland have launched CourtRobe, a campaign to help women feel more confident when giving evidence in court. Sarah Lee, 39, and Kayla Poulton, 36, are seeking clothing donations and shopping vouchers from department stores. Th… more…
Vusion Completes Acquisition of In-Store Media, Opening a New Chapter for Digital Retail Media in Physical Stores
PR Newswire UK
Vusion and ISM combine connected store technology and retail media expertise to unlock the untapped advertising potential of physical stores PARIS, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vusion (VU - FR0010282822), the global leader in AI-powered digitalization soluti… more…
Skechers Releases Limited-Edition White and Gold SKX_2 Elite Boot Celebrating Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or Win
Financial Post
73 pairs worldwide. Certified by every goal. The “Mark of Greatness” boot is now available to own. LOS ANGELES — Harry Kane capped off a career-defining season with the ultimate validation of football greatness—winning the Ballon d’Or on Monday, October 26. S… more…
Pentagon Treating Military Base Freezer Malfunctions As Suspected Cyberattack, Officials Say
HuffPost
The late August malfunctions in the United States affected at least six commissaries. more…
Trader Joe's Tarragon Chicken Salad Wraps Named as Common Exposure in E. coli Outbreak Sickening 50 People
Medical Daily
Federal officials tied Trader Joe's chicken wraps to a 50-case E. coli outbreak. What shoppers, parents, and anyone who got sick should know now. more…
What a DoorDash-Instacart Deal Could Mean for Grocery Delivery Fees, Memberships and Shoppers Who Use Both Apps
Medical Daily
DoorDash is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Instacart for about $17 billion, but no deal has been announced and regulatory review could take months. more…
More Than 44,000 Cans of Walmart Great Value Fruit Cocktail Recalled Over Elevated Lead Concerns in Seven States
Medical Daily
A lot of Great Value fruit cocktail sold at Walmart in seven states has been recalled over potentially elevated lead levels. No illnesses have been reported. more…
Kennedy Unveils Voluntary U.S.-Caught Seafood Label but Offers No Data for His Claim About Rejected Imported Shrimp
Medical Daily
Kennedy unveiled a voluntary U.S.-caught seafood label and said rejected shrimp ends up here. What FDA records show about imported shrimp safety. more…
Beef Jerky Sold in Seven Midwest States Recalled After Maker Used Another Plant's USDA Inspection Mark Without Approval
Medical Daily
Imperio Distribution is recalling about 946 pounds of beef jerky sold in seven Midwest states after it was produced without federal inspection and carried an unauthorized USDA mark. more…
Under scanner for Tiger Shroff shooting, Pune Police asks Google, Apple to remove Rapido app for operating illegally
Livemint
Rapido could be removed from app stores in Pune as police crack down on its unlicensed bike taxi services. The company’s approval application remains pending, and authorities have warned of legal action. more…
Building a Career at the Biggest Company You’ve Never Heard Of
Cisco.com
James Lovell shares how internal promotion and support helped him grow from a sales associate to a theater lead.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html more…
spacon shapes perforated aluminum curtain and vintage shoe box carpets for adidas copenhagen
Designboom
in the fitting rooms, the aluminum curtain maps the city’s running paths, while photographic carpets document local sneaker-collecting culture across the footwear department.
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Pentagon treating military base freezer malfunctions as suspected cyberattack, officials say
The Times of India
In August, military commissaries in the United States experienced freezer malfunctions that resulted in significant food spoilage. Investigators are exploring these incidents as possible cyberattacks, with updates being shared with French counterparts. A simi… more…
Annual retail sales rise by 2.9% in September - CSO
RTE
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of retail sales slowed by 0.4% in September when compared with August on a seasonally adjusted basis. more…
DoorDash strikes $17 billion deal for US rival Instacart
RTE
DoorDash said today it would buy Instacart in a deal valued at about $17 billion, stepping up its push into the fast-growing US grocery delivery market as competition among app-based platforms intensifies. more…
It's not even Halloween yet! Christmas arrives in London as Fortnum & Mason unveils its 2026 festive window display
Dailymail.com
Fortnum & Mason has unveiled its 2026 Christmas window display that celebrates the spirit of Christmas at home. more…
Revealed: The middle class 'wokerati' anti-Israel designer who grew up in a £1.5million home nearby who is behind the campaign to stop Gail's gentrifying Brixton
Dailymail.com
Marlo Swann McNair Plowden, 28, appears to have cast aside his privileged roots to reinvent himself as a Left-wing activist. more…
America's Best Brands, According to Each Generation
Time
See how different generations view popular brands in a survey by TIME and Statista. more…
Victorian spiritualism capitalised on the desire to transcend death to create new ways of making money
The Conversation Africa
The very technologies that transformed Victorian commerce and entertainment also helped make ghosts visible, reproducible and profitable. more…
One of London’s most legendary cafes is collaborating with Selfridges this Christmas
Time Out
Its Italian sandwiches and old-school desserts will be available at the department store’s oldest in-house restaurant more…
Department store giant David Jones ‘committed’ to New Zealand business despite challenging landscape
New Zealand Herald
Retailers across Australasia are facing 'challenging' economic conditions. more…
Torrent Power says 3,000-MW Karjat pumped storage project outside Bhimashankar Sanctuary
The Times of India
The company in a statement said the project, which will supply power to Maharashtra, would support grid stability as the share of solar and other renewable energy rises, while reducing reliance on coal-fired generation during evening peak hours. It also rejec… more…
Lenskart, Meesho among top picks as value retail leads India's consumption story: Siddhartha Khemka
The Times of India
Value-focused retail formats are growing, while premium categories experience challenges due to stock availability issues. Recent demand fluctuated with a dip noted in September and October, with expectations for improvement in mid-October. Beauty products si… more…
Security forces deploy for Italy protests after clashes
The Times of India
Security forces have been deployed across Italy ahead of planned protests due to recent violent clashes. Policemen and military personnel have been seen in Milan, as citizens express concern about safety during the protests. Italy's government has approved st… more…
Up to 3,000 Irish jobs under threat as Dealz owner seeks UK court protection
The Irish Times
Retailer operates 71 stores across the State and a large distribution centre in Clonee more…
The Erewhon Effect: Inside the New Wave of Grocery Stores
WWD
From Los Angeles to New York and beyond, a new generation of markets is blending natural foods, design, hospitality and buzz, often at elevated price points. more…
Apparel’s On-Demand Moment Arrives With DoorDash’s Instacart Deal
WWD
The $17 billion deal is a grocery deal on paper, but for apparel it tests whether local stores can become same-day shelves without new warehouses. more…
BHV Marais Seeks Court Protection Amid Dispute With Landlord Brookfield
WWD
The department store filed for judicial reorganization as new CEO Karl-Stéphane Cottendin said missing compensation linked to the return of floor space caused a cash crunch that impacted its recovery plan. more…
Me+Em’s Practical Glamour Is Paying Dividends
WWD
“A great deal of thought goes into each and every piece to ensure it is flattering and functional, is created fairly and ticks the box for contemporary fashion appeal,” said founder and CEO Clare Hornby, whose brand is generating double-digit growth. more…
Retailers in France and Italy Tally the Cost of Lost Business After Second Round of Protests
WWD
Retailers in France and Italy face financial losses and security concerns as protests disrupt business ahead of the holiday shopping season. more…
Freight Costs Force Bank of America to Cut Target Price on Off-Price
WWD
Higher freight costs in 2027 prompt Bank of America to cut price targets for TJX, Ross, and Burlington, yet "Buy" ratings remain. more…