rss: npr

  • Japan reactor restart sparks fresh fears over nuclear waste storage
    The reboot highlights a dire problem for the country's nuclear program. Japan is running out of space to store spent nuclear fuel and lacks plans for radioactive waste disposal.
  • Greetings from a Seoul museum, where Buddhist masterpieces offer calm away from city bustle
    The National Museum of Korea is home to the Room of Quiet Contemplation, which features two of South Korea's most treasured artworks: gilt-bronze bodhisattva statues from the sixth and seventh centuries.
  • U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff
    The U.S. launched air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. And, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, where tensions threaten to disrupt events.
  • N.Y. and N.J. are hosting the World Cup. The real party is along the 7 train
    The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It's a way of life.
  • How 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician
    In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the zero.
  • SpaceX is poised for blastoff with an IPO likely to break records
    Elon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, is aiming to raise $75 billion in its initial public stock offering. It's the first of a trio of mega-IPOs from AI companies expected this year.
  • World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert
    With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started.
  • Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?
    Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national security experience and role as a Trump loyalist.
  • From neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists
    Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery.
  • Morning news brief
    U.S. launches a second-round of strikes against Iran, inflation jumps to its highest level in more than three years, 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico.


rss: bbc

  • El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
    An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
  • Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time
    Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.
  • Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries
    Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.
  • Asylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures show
    While the government has cut the backlog of cases waiting for a decision, the number of appeals has risen.
  • 'Mum was killing me': England's Declan Rice on sunburn for his World Cup photoshoot
    The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.
  • Find your local World Cup hero with our postcode lookup
    Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool
  • 'Absolutely buzzing': Scotland fans arrive on US soil
    Thousands of Tartan Army members are travelling to Boston ahead of the country's first match at the weekend.
  • A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
    The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.
  • Chris Mason: Healey's resignation is a devastating critique of Starmer's government
    An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.
  • Olivia Rodrigo on heartbreak and choosing her wedding song
    The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.


rss: the register

  • Apple version of Office 2019 becomes useless in a month
    The only solution is to buy an upgrade (or switch providers)
  • Dutch chip startup claims all-European fab flow – with help from a very American friend
    Satnav parts designed and manufactured in the EU, but using GlobalFoundries to produce them
  • OpenAI could go from AI pioneer to AI's BlackBerry, says Forrester
    As OpenAI courts investors and chases enterprise customers, Forrester says today's AI leader could become tomorrow's cautionary tale
  • Oracle's AI datacenter splurge gives investors the capex jitters
    Q4 sales climbed 21%, but Wall Street more interested in $70B buildout bill
  • Met Police joins forces with Apple to choke London's stolen phone trade
    Intelligence-sharing pact tracks kit that comes back online after being nicked
  • Malware scare keeps schoolkids home for a second day
    Great Marlow restricts network access while it investigates suspected infection
  • NS&I dangles £220K salary for CEO willing to straighten out £3B IT mess
    Comes with a corner office, government scrutiny, and the 'full-spectrum disaster' known as Project Rainbow
  • Nottingham Uni says student records raided after ShinyHunters claims cyberattack
    Crooks claim 40 GB haul as breach database pegs number of exposed email addresses at 455K
  • UK Treasury still deciding whether to show up to £1.7B ERP program it agreed to fund
    Move from Oracle put back until December following delays to Workday rollout
  • Every employee’s password was stored in a single Excel file
    The CEO thought this was the best way to deal with some email issues


rss: ars technica

  • "This cannot continue": Xbox leaders lay out "hard truths" behind sagging brand
    Brutal self-assessment paints a picture of a Microsoft gaming division in crisis.
  • Alaskans will be flying blind after NSF decommissions ocean monitoring network
    Alaska's multibillion-dollar fishing industry and vulnerable coastal communities at risk.
  • The first complex cells had genes from a complex mix of species
    Our ancestors' genomes were built through successive waves of gene transfers.
  • Several things I like about macOS 27 Golden Gate that have nothing to do with AI
    AI aside, Golden Gate includes a bunch of subtle-but-helpful improvements.
  • Diabetes org apologizes for ejecting scientists over criticism of Trump
    For days after the stunning incident, the ADA had doubled-down on the choice.
  • Man sues Florida cops over arrest spurred by "93% match" in facial recognition
    Lawsuit: "Police let an error-prone AI system stand in for an investigation."
  • Logitech’s foldable mouse is for people who refuse to carry a mouse with them
    The Mobi Fold is an $80 Bluetooth mouse with a silicone-wrapped hinge.
  • Google DeepMind releases DiffusionGemma, a model that runs local AI 4x faster
    Diffusion AI is most common in image generation, but it can make text outputs much faster.
  • We managed to glean some interesting details about the Artemis III mission
    "I was on the phone with Blue Origin leadership that night, all the next day, all through the weekend."
  • Nobody needs AI to search the Internet, court says in ruling against Google
    Google AI Overview court loss in Germany could spell doom for AI search industry.


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