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Cloudflare has announced that Python Workers, its serverless compute option for running Python code on the company's edge network, are now generally available. Developers can now use the feature in production, broadening Cloudflare's platform beyond JavaScript. The announcement is drawing attention from developers discussing what first-class Python support means for backend and AI workloads.

The messenger Signal now lets users create accounts without a phone number, rolling out first on Android, with a small fee intended to deter spammers. The update also introduces new backup features that make it simple to migrate accounts between iOS and Android devices. The changes address one of the app's longest-standing privacy complaints: having to hand over a phone number to sign up.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $16.8 million in funding to help farmers across the state deal with the impacts of climate change. The money will support agricultural producers facing pressures such as extreme weather and shifting growing conditions. Local reporting in the region is highlighting the announcement as a significant state investment in climate resilience for the farming sector.

A photographer shared an image of a Pacific Trumpetfish, known in Hawaiian as the Nākolo, swimming beside the wall of an ocean cave. The shot highlights the fish's slender yellow body and its habit of hovering vertically near reefs. Viewers responded to the calm wildlife imagery, and the photographer is offering prints of the photo.

A wildlife photographer captured a green sea turtle, known in Hawaiian as the honu, swimming beside an outflow pipe along west O'ahu. The image was shared as a photo of the day and is drawing attention from ocean and marine life enthusiasts, with prints offered to interested buyers.

Rebecca Yarros' new book 'Threshing Day' is officially available in stores and online as of today. The release follows the enormous success of her 'Empyrean' fantasy series, and fans have been anticipating the title's arrival. Readers are now sharing first impressions as copies reach their hands on publication day.

The PeerTube mobile app has released version 2.3.0, adding picture-in-picture mode and the ability to choose video quality, alongside other new features. The update is available on Android via F-Droid or Google Play, and on iOS through the App Store or Alt Store. The decentralized video platform's app update is drawing attention among users of open, self-hosted media tools.

Case Keenum delivered a strong performance at quarterback for the Chicago Bears in their game, prompting an unusual reaction from fans. Rather than debating his role with the Bears, many joked that the veteran's hot streak was so impressive the Cubs or White Sox should sign him to pitch in relief. The lighthearted crossover humor reflects excitement about Keenum's play among Chicago sports fans.

American Airlines has introduced a new feature in its mobile app that monitors seat availability and alerts customers based on their seating preferences. Travelers can set preferences for window or aisle seats, extra legroom or other options, and be notified when matching seats open up on their flights, making it easier to change seats without constantly checking the app.

Signal has made encrypted on-device backups available to all users of its iOS app. Users can update to version 8.30, then enable the feature in Settings > Backups and set up a Recovery Key, which Signal warns must be stored securely and never shared. The move lets iPhone and iPad users preserve their message history locally without handing data to cloud services, a change privacy-focused users have long requested.

Comcast has launched Xfinity and Comcast Business high-speed internet service in Wayne County, Indiana, bringing broadband access to homes and businesses in the area. The expansion means local residents can now sign up for Xfinity residential plans, while Comcast Business offerings target commercial customers. The announcement is drawing attention locally as the county gains a new major internet provider option.

Canonical has released Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS, the first point update to its latest long-term support release, and is encouraging desktop users to upgrade. The update rolls in security fixes and software updates issued since the initial launch, giving new and existing users a smoother install path. Discussion among Linux users centers on whether now is a good time to move to the new LTS.

Beestrot, a food and recipe site, has made its articles and recipes available in French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, German and Japanese, in addition to English. The announcement invites readers to request further languages, framing the move as an effort to reach an international audience of home cooks and food enthusiasts.

The Emmabuntüs collective is being highlighted in a new article by Good Tech, which covers its work on Linux accessibility, computer refurbishment and digital inclusion, including projects in Togo. The team thanked the outlet for the coverage, and the piece is drawing attention to the volunteer project's efforts to give old hardware a second life with a beginner-friendly Linux distribution.

The DIY venue ACU in Utrecht will host a Tinnitus Patches presents night called 'Calling all midnight creatures' on Saturday, November 28th, 2026. Tickets cost €10 and will be available both at the door and online. The event is pitched at fans of goth, postpunk and darkwave music, continuing Utrecht's underground scene's tradition of small, independently run shows.

The Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library are holding their semiannual book sale, with tens of thousands of books available for purchase. The event raises funds to support library programs and services in the Charlottesville, Virginia area, and draws bargain hunters and book lovers twice a year.

The fashion label String Theory is promoting a new streetwear release, highlighting precision, silhouette and effortless elegance in its campaign imagery featuring a model in terrace-inspired pieces. The collection is described as available now, with the brand directing customers to purchase links through its bio. Early response appears limited, with only minimal engagement so far.

Leaders of Double Edge Theatre in Ashfield, Massachusetts are publicly praising the state's Live Theater Tax Credit program, saying support of this kind needs to become more widely available. The company, known for its original ensemble-based work, says the credit helps sustain nonprofit theater organizations financially, and they are calling for expanded access to similar grants across the region.

NVIDIA says Control Resonant is available now on PC with path tracing and DLSS 4.5 support, framing the GeForce RTX version as the definitive way to play the game. The announcement highlights NVIDIA's ongoing push to showcase its latest graphics features at new game launches.

A photograph of Rinaldo Bonanno's Nativity (1569), held at the Regional Museum of Messina in Sicily, Italy, is being shared by photographer and blogger Douglas Welch, who is also offering it as a Christmas card design. The Renaissance work is finding a new seasonal audience as people look for classic nativity imagery in the run-up to Christmas.