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  • Our favorite books of 2017

    Every product here is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our work. 2017 is coming to a close, but if there’s one thing that stands out from this year, it’s all of the great books.  From poignant, socially conscious YA novels like …

    December 23, 2017 | by Raheel
  • No LA, it's not aliens. It's a SpaceX rocket launch.

    Look up. Is it a bird? A plane? Aliens? It’s definitely not aliens, but SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is trolling concerned Los Angeles residents and celebrities who noticed something eerie in the early evening sky Friday. It was definitely aliens — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 23, 2017 Many assumed the strange shape and smoke were …

    December 23, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Thank you, Bruce McCandless, for this iconic space photo

    An astronaut floats alone with the blackness of space behind him and the bright blue limb of the Earth below.  He’s untethered with nothing but a NASA-made jetpack to protect him. NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless — who died at the age of 80 on Thursday — is that untethered astronaut in one of the most …

    December 23, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Chris Cornell's wife posts heartbreaking Christmas video

    For Chris Cornell’s family, the holidays will be difficult this year — but as his wife Vicky showed Friday on Twitter, the former Audioslave and Soundgarden frontman is never far from their thoughts. Vicky posted a video of Cornell with one of his three children that was for a school project “years ago.” She wrote …

    December 23, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Stick to your New Year's Resolutions with these classes, products, and helpful ideas

    Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable’s commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. January is a great time for a fresh start. No matter what you’re planning this year — from staying fit and getting more sleep, to changing …

    December 22, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Someone made Donald Trump the perfect Christmas present and he couldn't be happier

    We never really thought of Donald Trump as a simple man who indulges in the joy of homemade presents, but one sign may have changed that. As President Trump stepped off Air Force One on Friday to begin his holiday in Florida, he was greeted by supporters in West Palm Beach, one of whom handed …

    December 22, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Facebook tool lets you see if you followed the Russians

    Facebook released a previously promised tool that lets you see if you’ve followed any of the fake pages meant to help Russia influence the 2016 presidential election.  SEE ALSO: Oh joy! Soon, Facebook will reveal what Russian propaganda you ‘liked’ The tool, which you can check here, shows if you’ve followed Facebook or Instagram accounts …

    December 22, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Russian hacking group Fancy Bear targets hundreds of journalists

    The Russian hackers behind Hillary Clinton’s leaked emails are still at it. This time, Fancy Bear is being accused of targeting hundreds of journalists The Associated Press found at least 200 journalists have been part of a long-term attack dating back to at least mid-2014. The most recent hacks happened just months ago. SEE ALSO: …

    December 22, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Get your shit together with these apps, planners, organizers, and more

    Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable’s commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Whether you’re a type-A neat freak or a straight-up hoarder, chances are there’s some area of your life where you need to get organized and boost …

    December 22, 2017 | by Raheel