rss: npr

  • Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy
    A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a record low share of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance and his handling of the economy heading into the summer before a key midterm election.
  • The Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated Thursday. Here's what to expect
    The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony will be a star-studded event. The center's museum highlights the legacy of the former president, but it is not a traditional presidential library.
  • What — and who — will be at the Great American State Fair? Here's a primer
    Several state governments have declined to participate in the 16-day event, though organizers say all U.S. states and territories will be represented by booths on the National Mall.
  • The price of jet fuel is falling, but don't expect airfares to follow any time soon
    The average price of jet fuel has fallen to its lowest level since the beginning of the war with Iran. But aviation experts say the cost of airfare is likely to stay high, at least for now.
  • As America turns 250, one museum makes history possible to touch
    Federal law requires most museums and other buildings to be accessible to people with disabilities. But access to what's actually inside is often still limited.
  • Hegseth announces in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'
    U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a review of American forces in Europe, and calling for a reboot of the organization to turn it into a "NATO 3.0."
  • All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred
    All detainees at the detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," have been transferred to other facilities, the Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season.
  • New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade
    New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.
  • FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism. But what do they actually do?
    For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA is mandating all soccer players take hydration breaks to protect them from the threats of extreme heat. But the new rule has sparked criticism.
  • Over 1,000 people killed during Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian authorities say
    Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, according to Gaza Health Ministry.


rss: bbc

  • What's in the US-Iran agreement?
    The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.
  • Young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab
    A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.
  • Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
    The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.
  • Amber heat health alerts issued with UK temperatures set to soar above 30C
    Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK with temperatures of 30C plus expected, as Europe experiences a 'heat dome'.
  • Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war
    A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.
  • Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
    Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.
  • Voters head to the polls for Makerfield by-election
    There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.
  • The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35
    Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.
  • Harry Kane explains the strategy behind his stuttered penalty run-up
    Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.
  • 'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired 'fearful' England
    England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.


rss: the register

  • Oracle support timelines for Fusion Middleware tighter than expected
    Big Red drops ominous mention of 'Market Driven Support' beyond 2027 - but there's good news for AIX users
  • UK Cabinet Office hiring AI and innovation 'influencer' to build 'AI-first culture' in civil service
    Every buzzword deployed in quest to transform into 'country that is equipped for an AI world'
  • RoachFest London 2026: The database as competitive asset
    SPONSORED POST: Operate without fear. Build with confidence. Adapt to the AI era
  • Cyber offenses now account for around a third of all crime across Asia and South Pacific
    Latest Interpol review shows how scams continue to dominate, and AI-enabled attackers prove too hot to handle for cash-strapped regions
  • Estonia intends to recognize AI agents with digital IDs
    I am not a number! I am a free agent (that just happens to have a number)
  • Git good with Epic Games' new open source VCS, Lore
    Got big binaries? Tired of other version control systems that treat them like inferior files? Lore might be worth a look
  • Smelly config files will make your agents waste tokens, researchers warn
    Researchers urge developers to see that less is more when it comes to instructions
  • Nvidia-backed optics vendor to boost wafer output by 4x to meet AI interconnect demand
    Jensen can't risk semiconductor supply chains derailing the AI hype train
  • Massive password-stealing attack hits 75k Fortinet firewalls
    Why are you even reading this?! Rotate your passwords!!
  • Uncle Sam bets $500M that Alphabet spinoff's AI can dig up new semiconductor materials
    AI drug discovery is so last year, even though it hasn't accomplished much yet


rss: ars technica

  • Hulk, Punisher join Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer
    Peter Parker to Bruce Banner: "I didn't know you could get that big."
  • Second carcass-eating fly species cleared by FDA for maggot wound therapy
    Maggot therapy lacks robust data, but it has fans and a fail-safe "bacon therapy."
  • Sooner than expected? Useful quantum error correction promised for 2028.
    Elsewhere, beyond-classical quantum hardware, plus classical computing fires back.
  • California says AT&T lied to FCC in attempt to shut off old phone network
    FCC considers AT&T petitions to preempt state rules and discontinue phone service.
  • Massive breach spills credentials for thousands of sensitive networks
    The affected include Oracle, Lenovo, FedEx, a NATO contractor, and Fortinet.
  • Tesco moving 40,000 server workloads off VMware amid Broadcom's “abusive conduct”
    Tesco claimed Broadcom hiked its VMware prices by about 175 percent in UK court filings.
  • AI coding agents taught robots how to install GPUs and cut zip ties
    Nvidia's self-improvement program for robots enlists teams of AI coding agents.
  • The Slate Truck's price may have leaked, starts at $24,950
    The official launch takes place next week.
  • "Dangerous" AI models are coming no matter what
    AI models with advanced hacking capabilities will soon be the norm.
  • Ten months later, the $100 Google Home Speaker is finally available for preorder
    Google's new smart speaker is more about Gemini than audio quality.


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