rss: npr

  • Privacy and law enforcement clash as the Supreme Court wrestles with 'geofence' warrants
    In oral arguments at the Supreme Court Monday, most of the justices aimed pointed questions at both sides, with the usual conservative-liberal alignments scrambled like an egg.
  • Here's a look inside security at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner
    Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner raised questions about how close the alleged gunman got to the president and what the Secret Service security looked like.
  • Melania Trump wants ABC to 'take a stand' against Jimmy Kimmel after 'hateful' joke
    Two days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner ended in gunfire, Kimmel delivered a mock Correspondents' Dinner speech during a sketch on his show. The first lady said it was "corrosive."
  • Florida's DeSantis unveils a voting map that could add to Trump's GOP redistricting
    Florida's governor has called lawmakers to meet starting Tuesday. They'll consider a fast-track redistricting that could flip some House seats held by Democrats to Republicans.
  • China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus
    Meta said Monday that the transaction "complied fully with applicable law" and that it anticipates "an appropriate resolution to the inquiry."
  • Alleged Correspondents' Dinner shooter to appear in court. And, Charles III visits U.S.
    The suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident is set to appear in federal court today. And, King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington today for a state visit.
  • Iran's flurry of diplomacy continues in Russia, as Trump reviews Iran's latest proposal
    Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday, after a whirlwind weekend of diplomacy, seeking to gain political leverage and foreign backing as peace talks with the U.S. remain on hold.
  • East Africa redefines marathon limits as Sabastian Sawe leads historic charge
    East Africa has rewritten marathon history as Sabastian Sawe produced a stunning breakthrough at the London Marathon, redefining what was thought possible over the marathon distance.
  • Inflation is sucking the life out of teacher pay raises, report says
    A new review of state education data shows teacher pay increases can't keep up with inflation and fewer students are enrolled in public schools.
  • Climate disaster victims are rebuilding using prefab homes from boxy to bespoke
    Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people are embracing prefab homes that can withstand extreme weather.


rss: bbc

  • Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims
    No 10 brands the move "a desperate political stunt by the Conservative Party", which had asked for the vote.
  • Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs
    All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.
  • When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment
    Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.
  • Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
    In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
  • How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier at London Marathon
    Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
  • Deal 'within sight' to end year-long Birmingham bin strike, says council leader
    A new offer is to be put to striking workers - but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt.
  • Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns
    Star lodges applications for a photo and two audio clips in apparent attempt to protect her image and voice.
  • Police release body-worn footage showing 'reckless' car bomb attack in Northern Ireland
    Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.
  • French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel
    A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.
  • In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit
    King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by a military band and honour guard as they arrived for their four-day state visit.


rss: the register

  • Cursor-Opus agent snuffs out startup’s production database

    Relax, the data's been recovered. Continue with your vibe coding

    Jer (Jeremy) Crane, the founder of automotive SaaS platform PocketOS, spent the weekend recovering from a data extinction event caused by the company's AI coding agent in less than 10 seconds. …

  • The Navy's autonomous carrier-based refueling drone has finally flown

    After missing its 2025 target, Boeing's MQ-25A Stingray is one step closer to a carrier deck

    The US Navy’s current carrier-based refueling aircraft may soon be getting help, as Boeing has completed the first flight of its autonomous tanker drone designed for carrier operations.…

  • The crypto-to-AI bandwagon jumpers' club just landed another member: Core Scientific

    They were doing it in Texas...

    Core Scientific is trading coins for tokens, revealing plans on Monday to convert a 300-megawatt bitcoin mining operation in Pecos, Texas, to an 1.5 gigawatt AI datacenter campus.…

  • Medical and utility tech companies admit digital breakins

    Itron, Medtronic disclose breaches in Friday filings

    Digital intruders recently broke into two major tech suppliers - utility-technology firm Itron and medical-device maker Medtronic - according to filings with federal regulators.…

  • South Africa yanks AI policy after AI-assisted drafting invents citations

    Eish shame man! Maybe you shouldn't ask AI to set the rules for AI use?

    South Africa has pulled its draft national AI policy after discovering that it was citing sources that exist only in the fertile imagination of a chatbot.…

  • Friendster rises from the grave to make social media great again

    No ads, no algorithm, and you actually have to physically tap phones to add a friend

    It's been more than a decade since social media platform Friendster went dark, but a new owner has brought it back from the dead - sort of - with the hope he can give exhausted users of modern platforms a reprieve. …

  • AI reality check: Here's what three companies learned building wallets, homes, and games

    Executives from Citi, Home Depot, and Capcom describe early work with AI agents

    While AI agents have moved from experimental tools to customer-facing workers in a matter of months, the next challenge is governance and reliability once those agents touch real money, real shoppers, and real creative output.…

  • Meta to power its bit barns with energy from space

    Facebook provider also working with energy storage firm to keep 100 hours of juice on hand

    With AI demand growing, Facebook parent Meta is looking for new ways to power its datacenters, with one ambitious project pledging to send solar power down from orbit. Another agreement offers Meta the opportunity to store enough power to keep its bit barns going, even when the grid is over capacity or down.…

  • Microsoft and OpenAI's open relationship is now official

    No. More. Exclusivity. Redmond keeps the ring until 2032, but OpenAI is free to see other clouds

    Once tied tightly together, Microsoft and OpenAI have amended their agreement, making the Windows giant's license non-exclusive. In exchange, Microsoft will no longer owe OpenAI a revenue share.…

  • SpaceX dusts off Falcon Heavy for first flight in 18 months

    Side boosters to make simultaneous touchdown while center core takes one for the team

    Updated SpaceX is preparing to launch its Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time in more than 18 months, kicking off what could be a busy time for the vehicle.…



rss: ars technica

  • Musk and Altman face off in trial that will determine OpenAI's future
    Musk’s shifting stance on AI dangers may complicate trial over OpenAI’s mission.
  • OpenAI ends its exclusive partnership with Microsoft
    Amended agreement clears the way for OpenAI models to run on Amazon Bedrock.
  • EU tells Google to open up AI on Android; Google says that's "unwarranted intervention"
    Gemini gets preferential treatment on Android, but maybe not for long (in Europe).
  • With new patch design, the Crew-13 astronauts clearly aren't superstitious
    Houston, we have another "13."
  • "Super ZSNES" is a stab at a modern SNES emulator from the original developers
    Upgrades to SNES graphics and sound go way beyond the typical screen filtering.
  • China kills Meta’s acquisition of Manus as US-China AI rivalry deepens
    The unwinding of Meta’s deal shows how tech founders struggle to cut China ties.
  • Study: Infrasound likely a key factor in alleged hauntings
    Low-frequency infrasound (below 20 Hz) can raise cortisol levels in saliva and increase irritability.
  • Steam Controller: The Ars Technica review
    Valve's new hardware is solid but might not justify its $99 price.
  • National Science Board eviscerated; Trump admin fires all 22 members
    Members had planned to release report that US is ceding scientific ground to China.
  • Next El Niño could be tipping point for a hotter climate
    Pacific heat pulse is temporary, but scientists warn that its climate impacts are not.


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