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When AI goes shopping: AI agents promise to lighten your purchasing load − if they can earn your trust

AI shopping agents are coming. They could hunt for deals, find the right items and even make purchases – if you trust them to ‘get’ you, protect your privacy and not coax you into buying too much. more

Pearl Young, the first woman to work in a technical role at NASA, overcame barriers and ‘raised hell’ − her legacy continues today

Many of her male colleagues believed Pearl Young had an attitude problem based on her efforts to advocate for herself and her team. more

Arctic has changed dramatically in just a couple of decades – 2024 report card shows worrying trends in snow, ice, wildfire and more

Rapid changes underway in the Arctic affect the region’s people and wildlife, and the entire planet. more

Canceled flights, rising costs, and other top concerns among holiday travelers this season

Outwander analyzed PwC survey data to identify major concerns among this year's holiday travelers. Rising costs and delays top the list. more

3 Ways Creators Can Uplevel Their Game

(BPT) - The creator economy has revolutionized the way individuals monetize their content, skills and passions. To thrive in this dynamic landscape, creators must adopt strategies that enhance … more

Top holiday food and drink ranked via national poll, online ordering data

Instacart shares the top festive foods, treats, and drinks enjoyed by Americans ahead of and during the holidays. more

How holiday betting pools are changing family sports traditions

BangTheBook breaks down the evolution of holiday betting tools in the era of technology, and how they are redefining family traditions. more

Rising heat drives drought more than lack of rain, UCLA study says

LA Post reports that Western droughts are now complicated by rising average temperatures brought on by climate change and by the use of fossil fuels. more

The National Cold War Center and Woodrow Wilson Center partner to elevate the story of the war that saved the world

(BPT) - In 1987, President Ronald Reagan boldly stood before one of the iconic symbols of the Cold War and, in words that shape his legacy, demanded from the Soviet leader, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down … more

How cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins

The Conversation breaks down how "warm" spices became the key scents of winter holidays over hundreds of years. more

How to help prevent the spread of germs this cold and flu season

(BPT) - Chilly temperatures and winter weather aren't the only burden that comes with this time of year — it's also the peak of cold and flu season. Cold and flu germs can lurk on hundreds of … more

5 fun ways to organize your life with color

(BPT) - The holiday season is a big, joyous whirlwind of hustle and bustle. By getting (and staying) organized, you'll have your home feeling like an efficient holiday hub to not only make life … more

Why men should consider filling the nation’s need for nurses

(BPT) - If you had told me at 16 years old, a recent high school drop-out, that I would one day have a successful career with a C-suite title, I wouldn't have believed you. I spent years struggling … more

Winter accidents happen — here's how to be prepared

(BPT) - Winter can be a joyous season — full of sledding, skating, skiing and all the other fun and exciting activities that come along with it. But it can also be a season of accidents, and … more

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Irresistible Winter Reads

(NewsUSA) - Russian Nonsensical by Edward D. WebsterThis book weaves a spellbinding embroidery of mystery and intrigue, with threads of betrayal, exotic thefts, international adventure, and the … more

Bluesky isn’t the ‘new Twitter,’ but its resemblance to the old one is drawing millions of new users

Bluesky, the microblogging alternative to X, is having a moment. A social media researcher explains why people are flocking to it – and why it isn’t likely to recapture the early days of Twitter. more

This Hanukkah, learn about the holiday’s forgotten heroes: Women

The Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which in 2022 begins on the evening of Dec. 18, focuses on the story of the male Maccabees. But women are also heroes in histories from that era, including Judith and Hannah. more

Asking people with memory loss about past holidays can help them recall happy times

Asking loved ones with memory problems to discuss holiday memories can help them retrieve some memories, studies suggest. In turn, that can improve mood and quality of life. more

The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas

Evergreens have long served as symbols of life during the bleakness of winter. But Queen Victoria spurred the tradition that has become a global phenomenon. more

Former math teacher explains why some students are ‘good’ at math and others lag behind

A former math teacher explains what’s behind the recent drop in math scores for the nation’s fourth and eighth graders. more
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