rss: npr

  • RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top
    Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he's 'declared war' on sugar.
  • Rubio and Hegseth brief lawmakers on "three fold process" for Venezuela
    Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth briefed lawmakers Wednesday on a three-fold process for Venezuela's future.
  • 'American Reich' author details a national surge in bigotry and white supremacy
    Journalist Eric Lichtblau says President Trump's incendiary rhetoric has stoked a "new age of hate." His book centers on a murder committed by a young neo-Nazi in Orange County, Calif.
  • It's not just oil: How else Wall Street might benefit from Trump's Venezuela actions
    Oil companies and their shareholders may benefit from President Trump's military action in Venezuela — but it also could benefit many other U.S. investors.
  • A 200-year-old book distributor is closing. Here's what that means for public libraries
    Baker & Taylor is one of very few companies that handle book distribution for libraries — getting books from publishers into borrowers hands. But a few months ago, the company abruptly announced it was shutting down.
  • U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker with ties to Venezuela
    U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic after a two week chase. This is part of the larger U.S. campaign aimed at tankers going to and from Venezuela.
  • Have you had a hard talk with an older driver? Tell us about it
    Have you thought about taking the keys away from an older driver in your life? NPR wants to hear your story about how you navigated a difficult situation with an aging parent or relative.
  • GOP gearing up to face tough midterms. And, Pentagon reviews women in ground combat
    Trump offers advice to the GOP as midterm fears grow and he struggles to connect with voters on the economy. And, the Pentagon reviews the "effectiveness" of women in ground combat roles.
  • A walking challenge to start 2026 on your feet — and off your screens
    The solution to too much sitting is simple but hard to stick with. This walking challenge sets you up for success, with six tips to keep you moving throughout your day.
  • Greetings from a Paris park, where a lone sequoia tree is a marvel to behold
    Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.


rss: bbc

  • Greenland ownership will be discussed with Denmark next week, US says
    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces talks amid concerns over US claims to the Danish territory.
  • How could Donald Trump 'take' Greenland?
    The White House says it is considering a range of options to take the island, including deploying the military.
  • Young people say new driving rules are condescending and expensive
    Young drivers have spoken to the BBC about how the proposed changes could affect them.
  • Former England boss Keegan diagnosed with cancer
    Former England striker and manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving treatment.
  • More snow and ice across UK as cold snap continues
    Fresh amber warnings for snow and wind have been issued for parts of the UK on Thursday.
  • Beach hut owners hit back at council over 'second home' tax plan
    Beach hut owners in Mudeford say they will look at the legality of plans to double their council tax.
  • Murderer and fellow inmate who absconded are caught
    Murderer Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne are arrested on suspicion of escaping lawful custody.
  • Prince Harry not planning to meet King on UK visit
    The King is expected to keep his distance during Harry's court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail.
  • I would have been selfish not to share twins' muscle disease diagnosis, Jesy Nelson says
    The former Little Mix star recently revealed her twin baby daughters have been diagnosed with SMA.
  • MPs would vote on using troops in Ukraine, Starmer says
    It comes after the UK and France reiterated their commitment to using soldiers to police any peace deal.


rss: the register

  • ESA calls cops as crims lift off 500 GB of files, say security black hole still open

    Two weeks, two major data leaks … not a good look for the European Space Agency

    exclusive The European Space Agency on Wednesday confirmed yet another massive security breach, and told The Register that the data thieves responsible will be subject to a criminal investigation. And this could be a biggie.…

  • Stalkerware slinger pleads guilty for selling snooper software to suspicious spouses

    pcTattletale boss Bryan Fleming faces up to 15 years in prison when sentenced later this year

    The US government has secured a guilty plea from a stalkerware maker in federal court, marking just the second time in more than a decade that the US has managed to prosecute a consumer spyware vendor successfully. …

  • FAA signs radar deals to drag US air traffic control out of the 1980s

    RTX and Indra land contracts as long-delayed overhaul moves ahead

    The US government has announced contracts for new radar infrastructure as part of its long-running effort to replace the country's aging air traffic control system.…

  • Historic NASA test towers face their final countdown

    Apollo-era Saturn V and Shuttle stands set for controlled demolition as Artemis ramps up

    With less than a month to go until NASA attempts to send astronauts around the Moon, the agency is demolishing facilities that got it there the first time around.…

  • Luggable datacenter: startup straps handles to server with 4 H200 GPUs

    Who can lift a 77-pound box into the overhead?

    Fancy having an AI system packed with Nvidia H200 GPUs that you can take with you from place to place? According to hardware maker Odinn, now you can, so long as you don't mind carrying a 35 kg (77 pound) box around.…

  • Microsoft scraps Exchange Online spam clamp after customers cry foul

    Negative feedback sinks Redmond's plan to cap outbound email recipients

    Microsoft has backed away from planned changes to Exchange Online after customers objected to limits designed to curb outbound email abuse.…

  • Virginia's datacenter tax breaks cost state $1.6B in 2025

    Trillion-dollar internet giants don't need freebies, watchdog warns, as giveaways double in a year

    The US state of Virginia forfeited $1.6 billion in tax revenue through datacenter exemptions in fiscal 2025 – up 118 percent on the prior year – as the AI-driven construction boom accelerates.…

  • GNOME dev gives fans of Linux's middle-click paste the middle finger

    Proposal targets long-standing behavior as 'an X11ism'

    Opinion Ever since Linux got a graphical desktop, you could middle-click to paste – but if GNOME gets its way, that's going away soon, and from Firefox too.…

  • Earlier Horizon rollout could widen net for quashed Post Office convictions

    Committee told shifting timelines could alter automatic reversals in UK's historic Fujitsu computing scandal

    The Post Office's Horizon computer system may have been deployed earlier than thought, potentially affecting which convictions get automatically quashed under legislation introduced to speed up justice in one of the biggest scandals in recent British history, MPs heard yesterday.…

  • Ministry of Justice splurged £50M on security – still missed Legal Aid Agency cyberattack

    High-risk system compromised long before intrusion was finally spotted

    Updated The UK's Ministry of Justice spent £50 million ($67 million) on cybersecurity improvements at the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) before the high-profile cyberattack it disclosed last year.…



rss: ars technica

  • SteamOS continues its slow spread across the PC gaming landscape
    Legion Go 2 support announced at CES, wide support for Arm hardware coming soon.
  • Japanese nuclear plant operator fabricated seismic risk data
    Company staff were very selective about how they modeled earthquake dangers.
  • EVs remain a niche choice in the US, according to survey
    Consumers around the world told Deloitte what they want in their next vehicle.
  • New battery idea gets lots of power out of unusual sulfur chemistry
    Rather than being used as a storage material, the sulfur gives up electrons.
  • We have a fossil closer to our split with Neanderthals and Denisovans
    A recent study suggests that North Africa may be a key place to look.
  • Computer scientist Yann LeCun: “Intelligence really is about learning”
    The AI pioneer talks about stepping down from Meta, limits of large language models.
  • Review: Stranger Things’ frustrating finale didn’t quite stick the landing
    Sure, there were many great moments, but in the end, they didn't add up to a satisfying whole.
  • Here are the launches and landings we’re most excited about in 2026
    A lot could happen in space this year, but let's get real about what actually will.
  • Motorola reveals the Razr Fold, a book-style foldable launching this summer
    Motorola is light on details but heavy on hype for its first book-style foldable.
  • HP’s EliteBoard G1a is a Ryzen-powered Windows 11 PC in a membrane keyboard
    The most familiar, full-fledged PC experience you can get from a keyboard.


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