rss: npr

  • Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows
    Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know.
  • Judge orders Trump administration to continue to seek funding for the CFPB
    The order is the latest in a complex legal battle over the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency.
  • In a year of steep challenges, there were still shining moments in global health
    The Trump administration's deep cuts in U.S. foreign health aid had a devastating impact. Yet there were achievements of note in spite of it all.
  • An escalation in Yemen threatens to reignite civil war and widen tensions in the Gulf
    Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla, targeting a shipment of weapons from the United Arab Emirates for separatist forces. The UAE later said it would withdraw its forces from Yemen.
  • What being around death taught this hospital chaplain about life
    J.S. Park helps patients and their families cope with death every day as a hospital chaplain. He explains what to expect as a person is dying, and how to reckon with uncomfortable feelings about death.
  • Israel says it will bar aid groups, including Doctors Without Borders, from Gaza
    Israel accused Doctors Without Borders, one of the largest health organizations operating in Gaza, of failing to clarify the roles of some staff that Israel accused of cooperation with militants.
  • Trump, Netanyahu meet over ceasefire. And, Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted strike
    Conditions are dire for people in Gaza as President Trump and Israel's prime minister discuss the next phase of the ceasefire deal. And, Russia accuses Ukraine of an attempted drone strike.
  • China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills
    China's People's Liberation Army is staging a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan. It's unleashing live-fire exercises as part of what it calls "Justice Mission 2025."
  • Policy relief for family caregivers seems stalled out. But there are signs of change
    Family members carry the burden and costs of caring for America's aging population. Federal policy change is slow to come but a new movement and state actions are building momentum.
  • Federal appeals court judge is accused of bullying her clerks
    The Legal Accountability Project complaint, which has not been previously reported, states that it is based on conversations with multiple former law clerks.


rss: bbc

  • Work continues to fix Eurostar and Eurotunnel issue after thousands hit by travel chaos
    Passengers were left stranded and looking for alternative routes after power issues in the Channel Tunnel.
  • Mum and children who died in Boxing Day fire named
    Fionnghuala Shearman and her daughter Eve and son Ohner died in the house fire on Boxing Day.
  • British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse 'smear campaign' claims
    Alaa Abd El Fattah has faced backlash over old social media posts where he called for the killing of Zionists.
  • Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist
    Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the "quiet" days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.
  • Flight to edge of space left me harassed and depressed
    Blue Origin's all-female crew, which included scientist Amanda Nguyen, was launched into space in April.
  • The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
    Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.
  • Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35
    She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live.
  • Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low
    The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread.
  • Pensioner 'carried on roof of car' and killed in crash
    Kent Police is urging people to contact them if they have information about the crash in Gillingham.
  • Israel to bar 37 aid groups from Gaza
    The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were "restrictive" and "unacceptable".


rss: the register

  • ServiceNow lays out possible co-CEO structure, but says no change imminent

    The ITSM outfit would join Oracle, Comcast, and Netflix in installing bunk beds in the corner office

    ServiceNow’s amended employment contract with CEO Bill McDermott extends his time with the company into the next decade, but also provides possible next steps for the journeyman corporate leader, including the co-CEO role, a position he held at SAP in the years prior to joining the ITSM juggernaut.…

  • iPad kids are more anxious, less resilient, and slower decision makers

    The solution? Lock up the screens and read to your kids

    If you're thinking of plopping your infant in front of a screen to get some peace and quiet, you might want to reconsider - higher screen exposure in infancy was linked to longer decision times later on and higher anxiety symptoms in the teenage years.…

  • An early end to the holidays: 'Heartbleed of MongoDB' is now under active exploit

    You didn't think you'd get to enjoy your time off without a major cybersecurity incident, did you?

    A high-severity MongoDB Server vulnerability, for which proofs of concept emerged over Christmas week, is now under active exploitation, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.…

  • Banksy's Limitless limited by Windows Activation

    Digital screen snafu or satirical comment on Microsoft's licensing policies?

    Bork!Bork!Bork! Today's Bork comes courtesy of an exhibition dedicated to the UK street artist Banksy and demonstrates that "Limitless" does not always apply to Windows Activation.…

  • When the AI bubble pops, Nvidia becomes the most important software company overnight

    Want to survive the crash? Find another way to make money with GPUs

    Today, Nvidia’s revenues are dominated by hardware sales. But when the AI bubble inevitably pops, the GPU giant will become the single most important software company in the world.…

  • Tis the season when tech leaders rub their crystal balls

    2026 is the year where AI must meet ROI in the enterprise, and the key to delivering it is data governance.

    Leaders from Dell, Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Snowflake have released their 2026 predictions for AI in the workplace, and they agree that safeguards for AI agents and ROI are the top priorities for their customers.…

  • We will be cruising at 35,000 feet and failing to update our Apache HTTP Server

    Now replace the autopilot with Copilot

    Bork!Bork!Bork! Bork can happen to the best of us, but flashing one's undercarriage at the boss of a compliance company is less than ideal, particularly at 35,000 feet in the air.…

  • Korean telco failed at femtocell security, exposed customers to snooping and fraud

    One cert, in plaintext, on thousands of devices, led to what looks like years of crime

    South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT has found that local carrier Korea Telecom (KT) deployed thousands of badly secured femtocells, leading to an attack that enabled micropayments fraud and snooping on customers’ communications – maybe for years.…

  • Zuck buys Chinese AI company Manus that claims it deals in actions, not words

    ‘General agents’ to infuse Meta’s products real soon now

    UPDATED Meta will acquire made-in-China AI outfit Manus and harness its “general agent” technology across its products.…

  • Nvidia spends $5B on Intel bailout, instantly gets $2.5B richer

    The deal negotiated in September locked Nvidia into a purchase price of $23 per share. Intel shares traded at $36 on Monday

    Nvidia’s $5 billion Intel stock purchase is already worth $7.58 billion, turning the recently approved bailout of its rival into a shrewd financial play.…



rss: ars technica

  • The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out—or self-censor
    The study's main takeaway: "Be bold. It is the thing that slows down authoritarian creep."
  • Lawsuit over Trump rejecting medical research grants is settled
    Settlement forces NIH to review grants previously rejected on ideological grounds.
  • DOGE did not find $2T in fraud, but that doesn’t matter, Musk allies say
    Musk allies spin DOGE as having a "higher purpose" beyond federal budget cuts.
  • NJ’s answer to flooding: it has bought out and demolished 1,200 properties
    The state deals with flooding and sea level rise by buying homes in flood prone areas.
  • Stranger Things series finale trailer is here
    Netflix's finale will also have a two-day theatrical release to more than 600 locations.
  • Condé Nast User database reportedly breached, Ars unaffected
    A serious data breach has occurred, but Ars users have nothing to worry about.
  • Looking for friends, lobsters may stumble into an ecological trap
    Gathering for mutual defense puts young spiny lobsters at risk of predators.
  • The top 5 most horrifying and fascinating medical cases of 2025
    Florida man makes two appearances on the list.
  • The 10 best vehicles Ars Technica drove in 2025
    Of all the cars we've driven and reviewed this year, these are our picks.
  • US can’t deport hate speech researcher for protected speech, lawsuit says
    On Monday, US officials must explain what steps they took to enforce shocking visa bans.


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