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NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Betsy Cooper, a cybersecurity expert at the Aspen Institute, about this week’s major Internet outage and the world’s reliance on a handful of web services companies.

As someone who practically shops for a living, I’m often told by friends and family that I’m tough to buy gifts for. They might be surprised to learn it’s usually the smallest, most inexpensive items that I end up using the most. My favorite compact hand sanitizer and the Tide To Go pen I can’t leave home without are practical essentials that have become my closest companions over the years—and earned a permanent spot in my travel bag.  Since I already know the best gifts aren’t always the most extravagant, I tapped the rest of the Travel + Leisure team…

Visitors at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 in Bengaluru on November 19, 2025. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN The Karnataka government will train 90 women in tier 2 and tier 3 cities in the State, who have taken sabbatical for various reasons, in VLSI design and embedded software, skills sought after by the semiconductor industry.To take this effort forward, the Electronics Sector Skills Council (ESSCI), a State government outfit, has entered into an MoU with Marvell Marvell Semiconductor on Wednesday.Minister for IT and BT Priyank Kharge said this training programme was mostly designed for women who have taken a career…

We all have that friend who can’t shut up about Italy. You know the one. Maybe they studied art history in Florence for one golden semester, or have made The Sopranos their entire personality. Perhaps they’re obsessed with Gucci, Pucci, and Prada, or just drink a lot of Chianti. Regardless, we love them—because they are so easy and fun to shop for. If you want to show the Italy-lover on your list that you appreciate and understand them, not just any old wine or olive oil will do. You must get them the real made-in-Italy stuff, conveniently delivered to their…

Ben Stokes (left) and Jamie Smith leave the field after the practice match between England and the England Lions at Lilac Hill on November 15, 2025 in Perth, Australia | Photo Credit: Getty Images Captain Ben Stokes told England not to be afraid of Australia as selectors kept their options open Wednesday by naming off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad for the first Test.Four frontline pace bowlers were also included for the Ashes opener in Perth on Friday — Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse, who was preferred to Josh Tongue.Ollie Pope, as expected, kept his…

YouTube outlined a new set of AI tools, partnerships, and learning initiatives at its annual Impact Summit in New Delhi on Monday. The platform’s executives said it would focus on strengthening India’s knowledge and creative sectors through AI-driven features and institutional collaborations.Government officials attending the summit said the new measures aligned with national goals around information access, digital safety, and economic participation. Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi said cooperation between public institutions and platforms could improve access to reliable information and support digital skills. A central focus of the announcements was YouTube’s effort to support India’s knowledge…

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe T20 Tri-Series Match 2 Live Streaming: Zimbabwe will look to dust themselves off after the loss to Pakistan in the 1st match of the Tri-series and take on Sri Lanka in the second match. The Lankans are without regular captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asitha Fernando both of whom have returned home due to illness so Sri Lanka will be captained by Dasun Shanaka. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will look to avoid a second defeat on the bounce after their loss to the hosts. Brian Bennett (49), Tadiwanashe Marumani (30) and Sikandar Raza (34) all contributed as…

During the winter, Toledo’s Glass City Metropark offers a 1,000-foot-long ice skating path called “The Ribbon,” plus other fun seasonal activities and amenities like nighttime sledding and heated cabanas. When you think of winter travel, you probably think of ski vacations to Colorado or holiday shopping in New York City. Chances are the mid-sized city of Toledo, Ohio, isn’t on your winter travel radar—and that may be a mistake. After an over $200 million investment, the city transformed the former industrial zone along the Maumee River into a year-round recreation hub in 2024. Come winter, visitors get to enjoy one…

Google announces best apps and games of 2025 on Play Store in India | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Google on Tuesday (November 18, 2025) announced the best of apps and games on Play Store in India during 2025. It also reveals that Indians are using AI-rich apps which provide them meaningful services. In fact, 69% of Indians say their first interaction with AI came through an app on their Android device.Overall, District: Movies Events Dining got the ‘Best App of 2025’ title, and CookieRun India: Running Game, the ‘Best Game of 2025.’Because of AI adoption, apps like invideo AI: AI…

Once the cold settles in and the heavy coats come out of the closet, many of us find ourselves pulled in two completely different travel directions. On one side are the classic winter fantasies: Think snow-covered landscapes, ski slopes with cozy chalets, and impossibly charming Christmas markets. But once the holidays pass and the wind seems to cut a little sharper, an entirely different set of dreams comes into focus—and these are all about warm temperatures and sunshine that make you forget what month it is.If you find yourself torn between snow and sand every winter, you’re not alone. Here,…