DJI ban: how the world’s biggest dronemaker is getting shoved out of the US
The Verge
December 23rd, 2025. That’s the day DJI will automatically be banned from the United States — unless Trump steps in. You’ll still be able to fly your existing DJI drones and film with existing Osmo cameras. But DJI will be barred from importing any new produc… more…
Bernie Sanders and Mamdani joined the Starbucks picket line in Brooklyn — see the photos
Business Insider
Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani joined striking Starbucks baristas in Brooklyn on Monday. more…
The most powerful news photos of the year
Business Insider
The most powerful news photos taken by Getty Images photographers in 2025 captured political unrest, natural disasters, and other major news events. more…
Cockroaches, mice, no sanitizer or hand-washing, filth at Wichita restaurants
Wichita Eagle
NEW LIST: See the seven restaurants, stores and other businesses that failed recent health inspections in and around Wichita. more…
Man dead after shooting occurs at Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News
WAVY.com
A shooting has occurred at Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the mall. more…
America's former retail leader closed 1000s of stores, now has 5 left
TheStreet
When I was a kid, the holiday season began when the Toys R Us catalogue showed up in the mail, or maybe inserted into the Sunday Boston Globe. That catalogue... more…
Wawa will join Walmart, Publix with new locations near Horry County. What we know
Myrtle Beach Sun News
Plans for a new Wawa and Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers locations will bring the popular chains closer to Myrtle Beach. more…
Floating bugs, a dead mouse: Latest Kansas City-area restaurant inspections
Kansas City Star
A seafood restaurant, international grocery store and Indian spot had some of the most health code violations in the metro recently. more…
Here's what to know about the federal ban threatening the market for THC-infused drinks and snacks
Yahoo Entertainment
Buried in the bill that ended the federal government shutdown this month was a provision to ban those drinks, along with other impairing beverages and snacks... more…
Here's what to know about the federal ban threatening the market for THC-infused drinks and snacks
Yahoo Entertainment
Buried in the bill that ended the federal government shutdown this month was a provision to ban those drinks, along with other impairing beverages and snacks... more…
What to know about package thefts in Springfield ahead of the holidays
News-Leader
An average of two to four incidents of stolen packages are reported in Springfield each week, police said. more…
Stock market today: S&P 500, Dow rise to end a rocky month, Nasdaq snaps 7-month win streak
Yahoo Entertainment
US stocks rose for the fifth day in a row on Friday, but the Nasdaq snapped its monthly winning streak. more…
Cattle Ranchers Are Beefing With Trump
The Atlantic
Torn between supporting ranchers and bringing down prices, the president is trying to have it both ways on beef. more…
Trump says he is pardoning Democratic congressman in bribery case
BBC News
Trump says he will issue a "full and unconditional" pardon of the Texas representative and his wife. more…
Ohhhh Boy, These Industry Secrets Are About To Rock Your World (But They'll Also Make You A Smarter Consumer, So Lock In)
Buzzfeed
"It's a terrible system, but there are sometimes tricks to make it work better for you."View Entire Post › more…
I Tried Blake Lively's Favorite Trader Joe's Chips, and Now I'll Never Buy Anoth
Thekitchn.com
I would never have expected Blake Lively to be a fan of these chips.
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Where cannabis stores cluster, emergency visits climb
Science Daily
Researchers analyzed data from over six million people to see how close residents lived to cannabis retailers. Neighborhoods near these shops experienced higher cannabis-related emergency visits compared with those farther away. The effect was strongest where… more…
How SantaCon Went From a Local Protest to a Global Phenomenon
Mental Floss
Whether it’s a fun, festive tradition or an extremely annoying event to avoid is up for debate. more…
Active Veterans/Military: 1TB Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition Console $380 + Free Shipping
Slickdeals.net
Edit 24-Nov-2025: Price is live on shopcgx.com
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Trump plans crackdown on Somali communities in Minnesota: What we know
Al Jazeera English
US president has fixated on the large Somali community in Minnesota in recent weeks, making disparaging remarks. more…
Hoekstra fought tariffs in Congress. He’s changed his tune as Trump’s Canadian ambassador
Salon
Pete Hoekstra railed against tariffs in Congress. He's reversed course in the Trump administration. more…
Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers after city alleges years of abuses
Gothamist
Baristas at a Starbucks on Broadway where workers went on strike in February.
The city says about 15,000 employees will get paid $50 for each week worked over a three-year period. For some workers, that's thousands of dollars. [ more › ] more…
‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’ Filmmakers On Crafting A Relatable Human Experience In An Absurdist Dramedy
Deadline
Every kiss begins with capital punishment in this alternative world drenched in black and white from writer-director duo Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata. Two People Exchanging Saliva is a dystopian queer love story set in a reality where people pay for i… more…
A Surprising Toxin Source During The Holidays According To Toxicologist
mindbodygreen.com
As holiday shopping picks up (tomorrow is Cyber Monday, after all) there’s a serious source of toxin exposure that’s lurking behind those suspiciously low discounts. more…
Talk Python to Me: #528: Python apps with LLM building blocks
Talkpython.fm
In this episode, I’m talking with Vincent Warmerdam about treating LLMs as just another API in your Python app, with clear boundaries, small focused endpoints, and good monitoring. We’ll dig into patterns for wrapping these calls, caching and inspecting respo… more…
Black Friday Data Shows Online Sales Strong, Store Results Mixed
Forbes
U.S. ecommerce sales jumped 9.1% on Black Friday according to Adobe, but the verdict is still out on how well physical stores performed. more…
Billionaire Kwek Leng Beng’s CDL Expands In London With $370 Million Holiday Inn Deal
Forbes
The acquisition boosts the group’s portfolio to over 3,000 rooms in Central London, where it owns six hospitality assets including the 833-room Copthorne Tara Hotel and the 611-key Millennium Gloucester Hotel. more…
LuxExperience Propels Strategic Transformation With Mytheresa CEO Transition
Forbes
LuxExperience appointed Francis Belin as Mytheresa CEO, enabling Michael Kliger to spearhead the integration of acquired YNAP brands (Net-A-Porter, Mr Porter, YOOX). more…
Democratization of Data: Theoretical Foundations and Barriers
Javacodegeeks.com
The landscape of organizational data management is undergoing a profound transformation. For decades, data analysis remained the exclusive domain of specialized professionals—statisticians, data scientists, and IT experts who possessed the technical expertise… more…
In Congress, He Said Tariffs Were Bad for Business. As Trump’s Ambassador to Canada, He’s Reversed Course.
ProPublica
Pete Hoekstra once testified that “the market should dictate the price of steel, not the government.” But he now champions the Trump trade policies that are being linked to job losses in his former Michigan district. more…
The History of Nintendo
Everything-everywhere.com
Podcast Transcript Nintendo is one of the most legendary video game companies in the world. Many of you have probably owned a Nintendo system to play video games. If you are old enough, you might have even played some of their games in a video arcade. Even i… more…
Today in Apple history: Fans queue up as Apple opens Tokyo store, its first outside US
Cult of Mac
On November 30, 2003, Apple first expanded its Apple Store chain outside the United States with a new store in Tokyo's Ginza district.
(via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.) more…
Walmart Stores Are Testing Out Digital Keys For Workers To Get Into Locked Display Cases
Twistedsifter.com
We'll have to wait and see how this technology works out at Walmart... more…
Off-price retail rival sees major shift after Big Lots bankruptcy
TheStreet
Finding the perfect something at the perfect price is one of my favorite pastimes, and I’m not alone. Customers are flocking to off-price stores like TJMaxx,... more…
Macy's posts surprise profit with overhaul under new CEO resonating with shoppers
Yahoo Entertainment
Macy’s posted a surprise third-quarter profit and its strongest comparable sales in more than three years as an extensive overhaul of the 167-year-old New... more…
Kroger announces more closures and cuts ahead of the holidays
TheStreet
Shoppers are increasingly choosing the convenience of ordering groceries online rather than visiting stores in person. This shift is triggering major changes... more…
Macy’s lifts sales forecast as shoppers keep spending
Quartz India
Chief executive Tony Spring said sharper pricing and new merchandise are drawing shoppers, even as surveys warn of holiday pullbacks more…
Trump’s plan to impose 107% tariffs spooks Italian pasta makers. Will staple brands soon disappear from US shelves?
Yahoo Entertainment
As during the pandemic, consumers could once again face supply chain scarcity. more…
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady as Wall Street cements in rate-cut hopes
Yahoo Entertainment
Investors remain laser-focused on the Dec. 10 policy update from the Fed. more…
Unwrapping the history behind Black Friday's name
Snopes.com
Competing explanations for the name have circulated online for years. more…
Every Christmas Movie (& Special Episode!) You Can Stream On BritBox In 2025
Brit + Co
It feels like just yesterday we were buying Halloween candy in bulk and putting out pumpkins. Now, the holiday season is officially in full swing, and it’s time to start enjoying the spirit before it slips away!In my opinion, there’s no better way to ring in … more…
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: December 2, 2025
Help Net Security
Application Security Manager Oddity | Israel | On-site – View job details As an Application Security Manager, you will conduct threat modeling based on a deep understanding of product features and workflows. You will coordinate manual and automated penetratio… more…
How America’s Biggest Retailers Are Rethinking Their Businesses And Their Stores
AdExchanger
America’s biggest department stores are changing, and changing fast. In the past quarter, for instance, Target has piloted a new store model in Chicago, where it’s begun segmenting some stores into more backroom operations and fulfillment for online orders, w… more…
10 of Yung Lean’s best collabs
Dazed
As his sibling-like relationship with Charli xcx takes centre-stage for Dazed’s Winter 2025 issue, we look back at the Swedish cloud rapper’s most iconic musical collaborations more…
Great Betrayal: Roosevelt’s Open Gates and the Axis Within (A Fictional Account)
Americanthinker.com
The following account is fiction:
As Allied forces clashed with the Axis powers in the summer of 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt bowed to intense pressure from progressive factions within his party.
Humanitarian advocates, labor unions, a... more…
Why This Is The Perfect Movie To Kick Off The Christmas Season
Screen Rant
The original Miracle on 34th Street holds up today, and is the perfectly adorable movie to make the leap into the cinematic holiday season. more…
New analysis reveals where NYers, tourists are flocking for Black Friday shopping – with some hubs showing ‘impressive growth’
New York Post
New Yorkers looking to catch big deals on Black Friday may be finding even bigger crowds this year, according to city figures released Wednesday. more…
Federal ban threatens THC-infused drinks and snacks — what happens now
Associated Press
Here’s what to know about the looming ban on impairing products derived from hemp. more…
Dem-appointed judge under fire for tossing $7M Medicaid fraud conviction tied to Minnesota couple’s ‘lavish lifestyle’
New York Post
The judge wrote that her choice to overturn the case "relied heavily on circumstantial evidence" and asserted that the state didn't rule out other possible "reasonable interferences," KARE reported. more…
U.S. consumers spent a record $11.8 billion online during Black Friday sales
CBS News
Shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday despite wider economic uncertainty. more…
Distinct S-adenosylmethionine synthases link phosphatidylcholine to mitochondrial function and stress survival
Plos.org
S-adenosylmethionine synthases (SAMS) have distinct roles in regulating stress responses and mitochondrial metabolism in C. elegans. This study shows that SAMS-1 supports broad metabolic functions including phosphatidylcholine synthesis and its deficiency enh… more…
I Was a Custodian in a Past Life. Here's How to Get Your Bathroom Ridiculously Clean
CNET
For a freakishly clean bathroom with no mirror streaks or missed spots, take these tips from a former custodian. more…
Brunello Cucinelli’s festive takeover of Harrods turns the department store into a cashmere wonderland
Wallpaper*
Unveiled this morning, the Umbrian fashion house has taken over the store’s iconic Brompton Road windows, celebrating the spirit of its home town of Solomeo in fantastical fashion more…
Amazon Black Friday gift card deals: Lyft, Lowe’s, Hotels.com, Bath & Body Works, & much more
Frequentmiler.com
As is the case every year, Amazon is running a bunch of gift card deals for Black Friday. This year’s selection includes Lyft, Hotels.com, Lowe’s (via a Choice gift card conversion), and lots more. The Deal Save money on many gift card brands at Amazon. Direc… more…
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
SoraNews24
No city in Japan is more symbolic of overtourism these days than Kyoto, so is the travel downturn from China having a noticeable effect? In mid-November, the Chinese government issued an advisory to its citizens calling on them to refrain from traveling to Ja… more…
‘We’ve officially hit the downfall of influencer culture’: Influencer’s influence has run dry since becoming paid actors and sellouts
Cheezburger.com
Look! It's yet another influencer pitter-pattering her acrylic nails against a tube of Korean sunscreen on your social media feed. Scrolling past eerily glazed, dead-eyed sponsored content day in and day out, it's clear that our consumer-centric, ASMR-obsesse… more…
Starbucks to pay NYC workers $35m after alleged labour law violations
BBC News
New York City officials called it the largest worker protection settlement in the city's history. more…
A 355-year-old Royal Charter that survived the blitz auctioned for $13m in Canada
BBC News
The Hudson’s Bay Company Royal Charter - considered one of the country's founding documents - will be donated to Canadian museums and archives. more…
B&M issues urgent nationwide recall of two infant milk powders: Why “use by” dates on formula matters more than you think
Naturalnews.com
B&M pulled several Aptamil and Kendamil infant milk products after shoppers spotted items months past their “use by” dates, underscoring that quality lapses can happen anywhere and that retailers themselves emphasize these items “should not have been sold.” F… more…
LEGO 10337 Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole $239.99 ($233.99 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Frontline Hobbies eBay
Ozbargain.com.au
Not sure if this will be ATL for this semi-exclusive set. It's been released a while but still restricted to LEGO and a handful of toy retailers and not available in the usual department … more…
Prices in the Machine
The American Prospect
AI’s real contribution to humanity could be maximizing corporate profit by preying on personal data to raise prices. In fact, it’s already happening.
The post Prices in the Machine appeared first on The American Prospect. more…
The $79 Trillion Heist
The American Prospect
We’re in an affordability crisis because workers aren’t being paid at the same levels they earned in the past.
The post The $79 Trillion Heist appeared first on The American Prospect. more…
Scientists trace ancient mega watersheds on Mars
Marsdaily.com
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 03, 2025
Billions of years ago, rainfall on Mars fed rivers that cut valleys, overtopped crater rims and carved canyons, with some flows likely reaching a northern ocean basin on the planet.
Researchers at The University of Texas … more…
Today's news and jokes
Superpunch.net
@attackingthird our short queens ♀️ @Rosie Dawson ⚽️ ♬ how would they know bad girls club - Father Mary
Last week: In response to WaPo’s story on the Sept. 2 boat strikes, the Pentagon says “This entire narrative is completely fals… more…
When This City Caught Wind ICE Was Moving Into Town, Residents Fought Back
Oregoncapitalchronicle.com
Newport, Oregon is using public pressure and legal avenues to make the state's sanctuary law a reality in practice. more…
Thursday: Hili dialogue
Whyevolutionistrue.com
Welcome to Thursday, December 4, 2025, and International Cheetah Day, celebrating the only big cat with non-retractable claws. Here are two pictures of a cheetah I took in South Africa in August of 2024: It’s also Cabernet Franc Day, National Dice Day, Natio… more…
풀리오, 2025 벤처천억기업 선정
Venturesquare.net
풀리오가 2025 벤처천억기업에 선정됐다. 국내외 홈케어 시장에서 매출 1,000억 원을 달성하며 백화점, 온라인몰, 일본·북미 시장 진출 등 유통망 강화와 브랜드 확대로 성장을 이어갔으며, 향후 글로벌 홈케어 브랜드로 도약할 계획이다.
The post 풀리오, 2025 벤처천억기업 선정 appeared first on 벤처스퀘어. more…
Belk debuts smaller-format Market stores
Retail Dive
The concept is launching this month with two locations, with additional openings slated for 2026. more…
Macy’s cautiously optimistic about the holidays
Retail Dive
The department store retailer had its strongest Q3 comps in over three years, but said it’s braced for a cautious consumer and the impact of tariffs. more…
Winners and losers of Black Friday 2025
Retail Dive
Online discounts were flat year over year. However, some retailers won with exclusive giveaways that enticed customers into stores. more…
Macy's posts surprise profit with overhaul under new CEO resonating with shoppers
Japan Today
Macy’s posted a surprise third-quarter profit and its strongest comparable sales in more than three years as an extensive overhaul of the 167-year-old New York department store begins to resonate with shoppers. Macy’s raised its financial guidance for the ye… more…
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?
Japan Today
In mid-November, the Chinese government issued an advisory to its citizens calling on them to refrain from traveling to Japan. The statement came following remarks from Japanese Prime Minster Sanae Takaichi regarding whether Japan would see a Chinese invasion… more…
Vulnerability Summary for the Week of November 24, 2025
Cisa.gov
High Vulnerabilities
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80s Fashion Trends That Walked So Gen Z Could Run
Dumblittleman.com
Let us get one thing straight. 80s fashion did not just happen. It marched in with big hair, big shoulders, and bigger attitude, then refused to leave. When you scroll through TikTok or Instagram today and see claw clips, wide jeans, and bright jackets, you a… more…
Jim Cramer Notes “Every Single Retailer That’s Reported is Doing Better Than Expected” Except Burlington
Yahoo Entertainment
Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE:BURL) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. Cramer mentioned the company while discussing the performance of... more…
Macy's offers cautious holiday outlook as company manages turnaround story after best sales growth in 3 years
Yahoo Entertainment
Macy's CEO aims to set the right tone with investors as its turnaround continues. more…
US retailers watch Black Friday traffic for a hoped-for holiday halo effect
Japan Today
Black Friday no longer tempts people to leave Thanksgiving tables for midnight mall runs, but the annual sales event still brings more shoppers into stores than any day of the year and rules as the U.S. retail industry's unofficial start of the holiday shoppi… more…
Immersive Exhibit Invites Kids To Explore Nature Through LEGO Sculptures
My Modern Met
Immersive Exhibit Invites Kids To Explore Nature Through LEGO Sculptures
More than 20 years ago, Sean Kenney abandoned his path as a cartoonist and graphic designer in favor of something a little more whimsical: LEGO art. Since this creative shift, Kenney has… more…
A Sam’s Club Membership is now only $25 (Reg. $50)
9to5Toys
Keeping up with groceries and household supplies gets tiring if you’re stopping at different stores every week. It’s also a great way to burn through a tank of gas. If you want another option, getting a Sam’s Club membership gives you the chance to do all you… more…
Gaia Series 114: Revival! Hawaiians
CNA
Spa Resort Hawaiians finds renewal under Fortress Investment Group, reshaping its identity while preserving its roots. more…
Indian Govt. to Force Apple to Pre-Load an Undeletable Tracking App on iPhones
Mactrast.com
A new Indian government directive will force Apple and other smartphone makers to pre-install a state-owned "cyber safety" app before the devices are sold to Indian customers.Read More... more…
Our 2025 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide
Civil Eats
A version of this gift guide, which included special features like an author interview, was first sent to Civil Eats members in The Deep Dish newsletter. Become a member today and you’ll get the next issue in your inbox, as well as a number of other benefits.… more…
India Withdraws Mandate to Pre-Install State-Run App on iPhones
iPhone in Canada
India has withdrawn its mandate to pre-install a state-run cybersecurity app on smartphones after backlash from Apple, and privacy advocates.
The post India Withdraws Mandate to Pre-Install State-Run App on iPhones first appeared on iPhone in Canada. more…
Macy’s posts surprise profit with overhaul under new CEO resonating with shoppers
Boston Herald
Comparable-store sales, a good barometer of a retailer’s health, have been an ominous sign at Macy’s for several years now, more…
Here’s what to know about the federal ban threatening the market for THC-infused drinks and snacks
Boston Herald
The bill that ended the federal government shutdown includes a provision to ban THC products derived from hemp. more…
German Baumkuchen ‘tree cake’ survived a disaster and world wars to become a Japanese favorite
Boston Herald
Making Baumkuchen is one of most popular activities on Ninoshima. more…
Visiting LA? Why downtown is the best place to stay
Boston Herald
Downtown is the most interesting and walkable part of L.A. County. more…
Starbucks to settle with over 15,000 New York City workers for roughly $35 million
Fortune
Starbucks is settling claims that it denied some New York City workers stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours, city officials announced Monday. more…
Zohran Mamdani, Bernie Sanders visit striking Starbucks baristas on picket line as union demands contract after nearly 4 years
Fortune
“These are not demands of greed — these are demands of decency,” Mamdani, the democratic socialist Mayor-elect, told the crowd. more…
‘The economy is bad, but you still have to celebrate’: Black Friday shoppers attack stores with a vengeance, some sipping champagne
Fortune
“Sipping and shopping is the best,” said Lacie Lemoine at the Lakeside mall outside New Orleans, which champagne to anyone with a receipt of at least $50. more…
Black Friday faces its ultimate test as desperate retailers and low consumer confidence collide in a high-stakes holiday standoff
Fortune
"Consumers feel on edge," says Mastercard chief economist Michelle Meyer. more…
百貨店 の入り口はバッグからコスメへ 広がる「体験型フロア」競争
Digiday.jp
記事のポイント 百貨店が入り口にビューティーを配置し、投資を拡大する動きが加速しており、背景には体験型需要の高まりと競争環境の変化がある。 メイシーズとノードストロムは改装を通じて、無料サービスやリラクゼーション空間、フ […]
The post 百貨店 の入り口はバッグからコスメへ 広がる「体験型フロア」競争 appeared first on DIGIDAY[日本版]. more…
Death toll tops 800 as intense storms hammer Asian countries
ABC News (AU)
At least 212 people are dead and 218 are missing in Sri Lanka as floods, cyclones and torrential rain continue to affect millions of people across Asia. more…
Why Print Never Died
Janefriedman.com
This excerpt from the new book Digital Inc. by Richard Curtis examines why ebooks failed to supplant print as many tech pioneers expected. more…
Todd English and kosher queen Olivia Ostrow to launch a ‘sexy’ global restaurant group
Page Six
It's a temple of haute cuisine! more…
66 incredible Cyber Monday clothing and accessory deals worth shopping immediately
Page Six
The biggest sales of the year are finally here — but not for long. more…
What Happened With Threads and the Fediverse
Mjtsai.com
Jon Henshaw (via Jeff Johnson): Jon Henshaw: I got pretty excited when Zuckerberg and Meta were being serious about integrating ActivityPub into Threads. And a lot of people I knew were just like, “It’s not going to happen,” and “They’re going to screw it up,… more…
Ralph Lauren Unveils Team USA Olympic, Paralympic Uniforms
WWD
The company has been designing opening and closing ceremony outfits for the U.S. team for nearly 20 years. more…