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Fast Company

Henry Chandonnet

News influencers are overwhelmingly male. No wonder there’s a Republican bias

As trust in mainstream media fades, influencers are acting like the next generation’s news anchors. Two-thirds of them are men.

“News influencers” are social media translators, conveying the day’s biggest stories via TikTok commentary or Instagram graphic. They also happen to be overwhelmingly male. 

Mashable

Best PS5 Black Friday deals: Compare Best Buy, Amazon, Target, and more

You can find low prices on TVs, laptops, headphones, speakers, and so much more during Black Friday. It's the busiest time of the year for online shopping, with deals on just about everything.

But what deals come out on top during this busy period? What deals really get the people going?

SEE ALSO: Gaming deals are going strong ahead of Black Friday 2024

You could make the argument that TV deals or Apple deals are the top dogs over Black Friday,...

Mashable

2024 Black Friday ads: Best deals from Target, Best Buy, Walmart, Kohls, and more

Black Friday is fast approaching, promising big discounts on TVs, laptops, headphones, speakers, and so much more. It's the best time of the year to shop, with deals on offer from all the top retailers.

And it gets seriously competitive between the leading names in the retail game. Every retailer is looking to get ahead of the competition by launching early-access deals, with savings-packed ads that include some really impressive offers. But where are shoppers supposed to start?

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Mashable

Save over 80% and get a free £10 voucher with the best Black Friday Audible deal

TL;DR: A three-month subscription to Audible is on sale for £0.99 per month. This Black Friday deal includes a free £10 Audible voucher.

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Mashable

Get a 3-year subscription to a top VPN for only £62

TL;DR: Protect unlimited devices with a Windscribe VPN 3-Year Pro Plan on sale for £62.26 (reg. £163.13). 

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Mashable

New video-watching guidelines for teens just dropped

An old public service announcement that once aired before late-night newscasts posed a simple question to parents: "It's 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?"

A similar prompt for safety-minded 21st century parents might go something like this: "It's 10 p.m. Do you know what your children are watching online?"

Some parents may have long given up on answering that question, even if they grasp that online videos can expose teens to inappropriate content, including bullying, self-harm,...

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32 Hilarious Internet Posts That Helped Me Get Through This Month So Far

"Your twenties are for finding out the mask you learned to protect yourself as a child is slowly destroying you as an adult."

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It's the early 2000s, and you just set an away message on AIM. What does it say?

"I'm just a kid and life is a nightmare...BRB, dinner with the fam:/"

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Shhh, Don’t Tell Your Kiddo, But Reviewers Say These 27 Toys Are Fun *And* Educational

Who knew using their little brains could be so much fun... (I mean, you did, of course, but don't tell them that).

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BuzzFeed - Latest

39 Things For People Who Just Like Cool-Looking Stuff

Beware: Viewing this post may lead to permanent heart eyes.

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NYT > Home Page

Zolan Kanno-Youngs

Biden Fades Out of the Picture in Talks With World Leaders

As he made his final appearance at global gatherings, including at the Group of 20 summit in Brazil, President Biden lobbied for his foreign policy goals even as leaders shifted attention away from him.

NYT > Home Page

Michael D. Shear and Chris Buckley

As Trump Returns to Power, World Leaders Seek Stability With China

The return to power of President-elect Donald J. Trump, who has vowed to confront China on tariffs, has created deep uncertainty about the U.S. role in avoiding global conflicts.

Wired Top Stories

Dhruv Mehrotra, Dell Cameron

Anyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brothels in Germany

More than 3 billion phone coordinates collected by a US data broker expose the detailed movements of US military and intelligence workers in Germany—and the Pentagon is powerless to stop it.

Mashable

Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 20

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for November 20's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable ...

Mashable

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 20

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for November 20's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself,...

Mashable

NYT Strands hints, answers for November 20

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special,...

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Just 44 Products For People Who Have An Affinity For The Quirkier Things In Life

I mean, sure, you *could* buy a regular, boring wallet — but why do that when you can get a mini Ikea coin pouch ????

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NYT > Home Page

Zach Montague and Ana Swanson

Trump Chooses Linda McMahon, a Longtime Ally, for Education Secretary

A friend and financial backer of Donald J. Trump’s, Ms. McMahon, who led the Small Business Administration during his first term, remained close to him during the campaign.

BuzzFeed - Latest

36 Things That’ll Help You Deal With All Sorts Of Holiday-Specific Problems

Including a lazy Susan turntable for your dining table that'll be da belle of da ball.

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ESPN.com

Tim Bontemps

Celtics' hot shooting ends Cavs' unbeaten streak

The Celtics survived a second-half charge from the Cavaliers and rode hot shooting from 3 to a 120-117 win on Tuesday.

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