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5 ways to disinvite plastic from your holidays
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From Smart Guitars to Personalized Merch: Here’s 25 Foolproof Christmas Gifts to Give This Year
These gift ideas are at once unique and unexpected.
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UK government launches Women in Tech Taskforce
To help increase the number of women in technology, and prevent those already in the industry from leaving, the UK government has launched a Women in Tech Taskforce
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Rob Reiner's political activism included landmark wins for marriage equality
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Warren Haynes’ North Carolina Christmas Jam Returns to Heal After Hurricane Helene
The guitarist enlisted Stone Temple Pilots, MJ Lenderman, Daniel Donato, Maggie Rose, and more onstage in Asheville, North Carolina, a year after the region was flooded
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The 12 best last-minute Christmas gifts for 2025 that will arrive by December 24
The holidays are nearly here and if you’re a bit behind on your gift shopping, you’re not alone. The holidays can truly sneak up on you, and this year that’s been more true than ever. Between wrapping things up at work before some well-deserved time off and making sure you have everything you need t…
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Holiday Deals: Bose Bluetooth Headphones, Speakers & Earbuds Are Up to 45% Off
Bose's holiday deals are back, giving you up to $300 dollars in savings.
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The 15+ best tech stocking stuffers perfect for holiday gifting (all under $75)
I test out nifty tech gadgets all year long. Here are my favorite products that make perfect stocking stuffers for the holiday season.
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Meet Miss Foozie, an icon of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community
As we celebrate Pride Month, we want to introduce you to an icon in Chicago's LGBTQ+ community and nightlife: Miss Foozie.
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Chicago photographer Gonzalo Guzman's pictures are worth more than 1,000 words
Chicago photographer Gonzalo Guzman loves to capture all facets of life in photos.
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Remembering Influential Engineering Educator Lyle Feisel
Lyle Feisel, an influential engineering educator and dedicated IEEE volunteer, died on 5 November at the age of 90.Feisel was a professor of electrical engineering and the founding dean of the Watson engineering school at the State University of New York, Binghamton. He established its organizationa…
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Gift guide: TechCrunch’s favorite things
As tech journalists we have a lot of opinions. So if we really like something, it's probably good!
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What's in a label? Rethinking how we talk about gender-based violence
The words we use to describe gender-based violence (GBV), such as "victim," "survivor" and "person with lived experience," aren't neutral. These labels are powerful. They can affirm dignity or reinforce stigma. They can mobilize movements or obscure systemic issues.
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Why parents are getting their kids landline phones
A growing number of parents are putting something more old-fashioned under the tree this year: a landline. Experts explain the benefits.
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Ahmed el Ahmed, Who Tackled One of the Bondi Beach Gunmen, Is Recovering in a Hospital
Video of Ahmed el Ahmed disarming one of the gunmen has gone viral, and officials around the world have hailed his bravery.
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Give newborns automatic library cards, authors urge
Writers including Sir Philip Pullman back a proposal to automatically sign up newborns to a library in a bid to boost literacy.
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A farmers’ protest near Bordeaux and a menorah in Sydney: photos of the day – Monday
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Geminid meteor shower 2025 thrills skywatchers with an end-of-year celestial firework show (photos)
The Geminid meteor shower peaked overnight on Dec. 13.
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MasterClass subscriptions are on sale for 40 percent off for the holidays
If learning a new skill is one of your New Year's resolutions, then you might want to know that MasterClass subscriptions are currently 40 percent off. This brings the top-tier subscription with offline mode and use on up to six devices down from $240 annually to $144. The entry-level plan, which su…
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Stellar Blade Director Receives Presidential Commendation for Development of Korean Game Industry
The CEO of Stellar Blade studio Shift Up has received the Presidential Commendation at this year's Korean Content Awards for his work in the games industry.
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