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Cyberattack hits Japan Airlines, delaying flights for holiday travelers

The cyberattack did not involve a virus or cause any customer data leaks, Japan Airlines said.

Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said it was able to stop the onslaught and restore its systems hours later. There was no impact on flight safety, it said.

These gorgeous holiday cards by Josef and Anni Albers show the Bauhaus at its best

The two famous designers were married, but they only collaborated on one thing: holiday cards.

Following their precipitous meeting at the famed Bauhaus school in 1922, artists Josef and Anni Albers, arguably the most enduring couple to emerge from the Bauhaus movement, would chart the rest of their lives as a kind of two-person artistic powerhouse. Despite spending more than half a century together and enjoying flourishing individual careers, though, there were only three occasions on which the Albers’ collaborated artistically: Easter, New Year’s, and Christmas.

From AI to RTO, 15 HR leaders share their future of work predictions for 2025

As chief people officers and HR leaders look ahead to the new year, here’s what they expect employers will—and should—prioritize.

People leaders have had their hands full this year. The return-to-work debate and concerns over artificial intelligence and employee retention have dominated many workplaces in 2024. As companies have imposed strict in-office policies—along with ongoing layoffs and other cost-cutting measures, in some cases—workers have been increasingly vocal about their frustrations. Some of them have resorted to quitting, while others feel a growing sense of detachment from their jobs.

What’s open on Christmas Day 2024? Holiday hours for Walgreens, CVS, Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, fast-food restaurants, stores, and more

If you suddenly decide that you don’t want to cook on Christmas Day, you’ll have limited dining options. To help with that and other last-minute needs, here’s a list of the stores and restaurants that are open.

If you find yourself short a roll of gift-wrapping tape or a stick of butter, or you suddenly decide you don’t want to cook, here’s a list of stores and restaurants that are open on Christmas Day 2024. Many of these chain retailers and restaurants are operating on modified hours, so always double-check with your local store before heading out.

AI use cases are going to get even bigger in 2025

The new year could usher in new AI iterations, far beyond generative artificial intelligence.

Over the past two years, generative AI has dominated tech conversations and media headlines. Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, and Sora captured imaginations with their ability to create text, images, and videos, sparking both excitement and ethical debates.

YouTube TV price hike got you down? 5 free alternatives

Watch a lot without spending a dime, courtesy of Tubi, Roku TV, Xumo TV, and other great options.

Was YouTube TV’s recent price increase the straw that broke the camel’s back for you? When does the cost of streaming TV stop going up? When?!!

TikTok is full of bogus, potentially dangerous medical advice

A new report by the healthcare software firm Tebra found that 45% of the medical advice disseminated via TikTok is false or misleading.

TikTok is the new doctor’s office, quickly becoming a go-to platform for medical advice. Unfortunately, much of that advice is sketchy at best.

NORAD live tracker: How to follow Santa Claus in real time as he delivers Christmas gifts across the globe

The tradition of high-tech sleigh tracking began in 1955, when a young child mistakenly called a Colorado military command center and asked for Santa. The officer on duty played along.

He’s made a list, he’s checked it twice, and now Santa Claus is working his way around the world on his busiest day of the year. And with Amazon workers on strike and American Airline flights being briefly grounded on Christmas Eve, Santa (and some holiday revelers) might just need the extra help getting their Christmas gifts to arrive on time.

AI-assisted wildlife surveillance is eavesdropping on endangered spider monkeys

AI systems are trained to instantly recognize spider monkey calls and detect where the animals traveled.

The endangered Geoffrey’s spider monkeys that dangle high in the rainforest canopy are elusive and hard for scientists to track.

Biden to decide Nippon Steel’s bid for U.S. Steel after a panel deadlocks on national security risks

Both Biden and Trump have courted unionized workers at U.S. Steel and vowed to block the acquisition amid concerns about foreign ownership of a flagship American company.

A powerful government panel on Monday failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to President Joe Biden, who opposes the deal.