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After countless airport sprints and overstuffed carry-ons, I’ve learned to be a bit picky about what travel essentials make it into my cart—no matter how tempting the Amazon deals may look. A deep discount means nothing if your suitcase cracks mid-trip or your so-called comfy travel outfit makes a long flight feel even longer. This Black Friday, I’m skipping certain markdowns and focusing on true travel upgrades that actually make a difference, like durable Samsonite luggage, podiatrist-approved sneakers, and cozy matching lounge sets that look polished but totally feel like pajamas.  Amazon’s Black Friday sale is the perfect time to…

Judge Leonie M. Brinkema is on the clock.The federal judge, who sits on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, heard three hours of closing arguments Friday from lawyers for the Justice Department and Google over the right way to fix the company’s monopoly in advertising technology. Now the decision is in the judge’s hands, and she said the ruling was likely to come next year. The government has asked the court to force Google to spin off the technology that runs transactions between ad buyers and sellers, known as an ad exchange, and to share some…

Want to travel further for less? With Trip.com’s timely offers, it’s certainly possible–and we’ve gathered a few pro tips for milking the most value out of upcoming travel experiences as you can.But first, a little background on the brand: Since its inception in 2003, Trip.com has been on a mission to make travel easier and more affordable for everyone. As one of the leading global travel service providers, Trip.com has built a reputation for offering unbeatable prices on flights, hotels, and vacation packages, all backed by a trusted customer service team. Whether you’re jet-setting across the globe or just taking…

Australia captain Steve Smith with Travis Head after winning the first Ashes Test against England in Perth on November 22, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Travis Head may have batted himself into a permanent role as Australian opener after his swashbuckling 123 against England, casting doubt on the future of an ageing Usman Khawaja.The 38-year-old Khawaja failed to open in either innings in Perth because of back spasms, paving the way for Head to seize the opportunity with all guns blazing.His 123 from just 83 balls drove Australia to a crushing eight-wicket victory, with the knock hailed as one of…

Lakshya Sen has entered the age bracket, 25+, that is considered peak years for Indian mens singles shuttlers. Kidambi Srikanth, Pullela Gopichand and Prakash Padukone all had their highest highs from 25-28. And while only a LA Olympics ’28 medal can mend the broken heart from Paris ’24 for Sen, the next two seasons might prove decisive in ascertaining his place in the legacy of Indian badminton. The Asian Games gold, the All England and a second World Championship medal all remain India’s elusive goals in men’s singles for 2026. But in the ’25 season, Sen has seen his fortunes…

Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook and Instagram after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users’ mental health, according to unredacted filings in a class action by U.S. school districts against Meta and other social media platforms. In a 2020 research project code-named “Project Mercury,” Meta scientists worked with survey firm Nielsen to gauge the effect of “deactivating” Facebook and Instagram, according to Meta documents obtained via discovery. To the company’s disappointment, “people who stopped using Facebook for a week reported lower feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness and social comparison,” internal documents said.…

Whether you’re preparing for a winter on the slopes or planning out your spring hikes early, you’ll want to make sure your travel and outdoor gear are in shape for future adventures. There’s no better time to stock up than now, with early Black Friday deals getting better as we get closer to the main event. Cotopaxi is one outdoor brand getting a head start on the holiday deals with more than 100 items in its sale section, all up to 50 percent off. Grab the Allpa 20L Travel Pack for $42 off and use it as your new hiking…

On OnePlus’s websites in the United Kingdom (UK) and European Union (EU), it has subtly started teasing a new wristwatch that is simply referred to as the “OnePlus New Watch”. Although OnePlus already introduced the Watch 3 earlier this year and a smaller 43-mm version in July, the latest teaser indicates that a new model is on the horizon and will arrive before the anticipated OnePlus Watch 4 cycle. The landing page features teasers for the upcoming OnePlus 15R phone, along with a brief description of the device, suggesting that several announcements may take place on the same international platform.…

1992 Olympic champion Javier Sotomayor, whose 2.45m high jump record still stands, said there is no fixed formula to break records. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu World record holder high jumper Javier Sotomayor on Saturday (November 22, 2025) said that discipline and mindset, not facilities alone, decide the success of an athlete, and urged the Indian youngsters to do the same.The Cuban legend said India is currently at the right stage to produce world-class athletes but added that the drive has to come from within.The 1992 Olympic champion, whose 2.45m high jump record still stands, said there is no…

Pakistan (PAK) vs Zimbabwe (ZIM) T20 Tri-Series Match 4 Live Streaming Online: After thrashing Sri Lanka, Pakistan will take on Zimbabwe once again in the Tri-series on Sunday. In the first match of the series these two teams met with Pakistan coming out on top, winning by 5 wickets. Zimbabwe have won one and lost one and they will hope to maintain their momentum after their win against Sri Lanka in their last match. On Saturday, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets relegating the Lankan Lions to their second straight loss of the tournament. Mohammad Nawaz with 3 wickets…