rss: npr

  • Justice Department subpoenas New York Times reporters over Air Force One reporting
    The Times says federal agents turned up on the doorsteps of several of its journalists to force grand jury testimony next week over their coverage of the Air Force One plane gifted to Trump by Qatar.
  • The biggest steam locomotive is whistle-stopping across the U.S.
    Huge crowds of train fans turn out as the 1940s era Big Boy steam locomotive is making a rare trip cross country.
  • Opinion: Is democracy a joke? Count Binface says no.
    Populist British MP Nigel Farage resigned from Parliament over questions about his finances, and is running for re-election in his constituency. His biggest rival? Count Binface.
  • Most people who need glasses don't have them. Can the post office change that?
    In some towns in India, a visitor to the post office who's squinting at fine print might be asked: Do you want an eye test?
  • Minnesota is pulling troops early from D.C., as pressure grows on Michigan
    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling his National Guard early from Washington, D.C. as the chorus against Democratic governors sending troops to the city amid President Trump's ongoing deployment grows louder.
  • With the white nationalist group Patriot Front, what you see is not what you get
    Hundreds of masked white nationalists marched in the nation's capital on July Fourth. Who were they and where does their funding come from?
  • Shy on the dance floor? Virtual reality 'partners' aim to help you find your groove
    VR dance lesson apps like Dance Guru and Trip the Light offer a judgment-free way to learn partner dancing.
  • Spain edges Belgium and will face France in World Cup semifinal
    Spain and France will meet Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, in a matchup anticipated for years. Neither team has lost at this year's World Cup.
  • Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw calls for his killing
    Trump made the comments on his Truth Social after U.S. officials demanded that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open.
  • Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife
    The Trump administration finalized a rule Friday that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act. The administration narrowed the definition of "harm" under the landmark law.


rss: bbc

  • Ann Widdecombe attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe
    A 26-year-old white British man arrested on suspicion of her murder has been released and is no longer part of the investigation.
  • Village in shock as 'horrific' Ann Widdecombe murder case unfolds
    The residents of a tiny Devon village are left in shock after the death of Ann Widdecombe.
  • Tributes paid to TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan
    The former BBC, ITV and Sky News journalist has died after revealing he had stage four prostate cancer.
  • Noskova holds off extraordinary Muchova fightback to win Wimbledon
    Czech youngster Linda Noskova recovers from missing five championship points to beat Karolina Muchova in an extraordinary Wimbledon final.
  • Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
    The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.
  • Watch: 'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'
    Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country.
  • Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Try our postcode lookup
    Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool
  • Pubs can stay open for full Norway game - even if kick-off delayed
    The extended hours means fans can watch the entire game, even if the start is delayed.
  • Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability
    Before tonight's quarter-final against Norway, senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham's remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup.
  • South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
    South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.


rss: the register

  • AI customers are coming around to the idea that small is beautiful
    OpenAI and Anthropic have built AI Swiss Army Knives, but the future may be smaller built-for-purpose tools
  • Irish datacenters now guzzle 23% of the country's electricity
    Consumption rose another 10% while restrictions on most new grid connections remained around Dublin
  • Slothful summer app lets you scroll simply by tilting your head
    ScrollPods is Mac-only, and you'll need compatible AirPods
  • Destructive Windows backdoor stuffs multiple wipers and ransomware code into a single package
    Microsoft says GigaWiper combines at least 3 malware families into one modular tool
  • LisaFPGA brings Apple's magnificent misfire back in programmable logic
    Open source recreation costs a fraction of the original and may even work with Twiggy drives
  • Orbital datacenter gold rush needs an environmental review, FCC told
    Green groups want licenses frozen before a million satellites litter the exosphere
  • OpenAI's Atlas browser doesn't make it to its first birthday
    Standalone experiment killed after less than 12 months as model maker redirects agentic ambitions towards workplace productivity
  • AI-driven datacenter builds drive Microsoft's emissions up a quarter in one year
    Firm faces quandary of wanting to help the environment, but also wanting to force AI on everyone
  • EU puts 'addictive' design of Facebook, Instagram under the DSA microscope
    Brussels says Meta failed to properly assess or mitigate risks posed by infinite scroll, autoplay, and more
  • Capita hears demand for pension scheme cleanup 'loud and clear' – but won't say yes
    Outsourcer wants a commercial chinwag before agreeing to cover UK government's recovery costs


rss: ars technica

  • A Jupiter-size planet that escaped its star's death
    It's unclear how the planet avoided its star's bloated red giant stage.
  • Overhaul of public lands grazing regulations seeks to cut public involvement
    For the first time since 1995, the Bureau of Land Management is rewriting its grazing regulations.
  • Quantum error correction can constantly recalibrate a processor
    Reinforcement learning uses error information to adjust control algorithms.
  • Increased drone surveillance of illegal July 4th fireworks led to $100K fine
    More police and firefighters use drones to catch and deter illegal fireworks.
  • China recovered its first reusable rocket and showed a new way to do it
    "Clearly, they admire the work that's being done by SpaceX and are trying to replicate it."
  • Check out the first images of Quest shipwreck
    The Quest shipwreck is in worse shape than expected, but it has turned into a thriving marine ecosystem.
  • Ransomware negotiator hired to represent victims was working for the attackers
    Six years in prison for man who "sold out the very victims he was hired to represent."
  • Study shows how toxic RFK Jr.’s change to measles vaccine is for US toddlers
    The children who get a combination shot are some of the most vulnerable.
  • Valve's new Steam Machine verification system is silent on these Steam Deck-busters
    Dozens of titles too taxing for Steam Deck are still unrated for the new hardware.
  • Firmware update bricks Hue Bridge Pro devices; Philips gives free replacements
    Affected users will have to configure their lights and settings all over again.


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