rss: npr

  • Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire proposal response. And, Congress to tackle ICE funding
    Trump rejected Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal, calling it "totally unacceptable." And, Congressional Republicans are trying to push for three years of funding for immigration enforcement.
  • Oregon's most unexpected gubernatorial candidate? A pencil with a point
    Oregon's public schools rank last in fourth-grade reading, according to an analysis of national testing. As a wake-up call for elected leaders, Pencil is running for governor as a write-in candidate.
  • As ranks of uninsured grow, charity care can be hard to come by at many hospitals
    An investigation of hospital data and charity care programs shows most Minnesota hospitals provide little financial aid to patients and often make assistance difficult to get.
  • Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says
    Nobel Peace laureate and activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital more than a week after collapsing in prison, her foundation said Sunday.
  • How do you cut your food bill? NPR wants to hear your tips
    With rising food costs, NPR wants to hear your tips and hacks for reducing your bill.
  • Marketers say NAD+ pills and infusions can boost longevity. What's the evidence?
    Wellness and longevity influencers are pushing a compound called NAD+. There's scientific interest in its potential, but researchers say the marketing claims have gotten ahead of the science.
  • It's not shameful, it's savvy: The shoppers redefining how to save money on groceries
    Many facing economic pressures and frustrations have begun shopping at budget grocery stores and warehouse clubs in lieu of traditional supermarkets, with priorities shifting in pursuit of good deals.
  • Morning news brief
    Trump says Iran's response to the U.S. ceasefire proposal is "totally unacceptable," Trump heads to China amid Iran war, Congress returns after week-long break.
  • Remains of a U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco have been recovered
    The remains of a U.S. soldier who went missing during military drills in Morocco were recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the army said. Military teams are searching for a second missing soldier.
  • U.S. cruise passengers arrive in the U.S. after one tests positive for hantavirus
    One of the 17 Americans tested "mildly" positive for the virus during the U.S. return flight. A French woman has also tested positive — she was was among five French passengers repatriated to Paris.


rss: bbc

  • Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?
    Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?
  • British passengers from cruise ship isolating in hospital
    The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.
  • Washington correspondents' dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
    Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
  • Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and nine other Bafta TV moments
    There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK television took place.
  • Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
    With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.
  • Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants
    The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.
  • Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned
    All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create Britain's largest energy supplier.
  • TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
    Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.
  • Star Wars and Shakespeare actor Michael Pennington dies aged 82
    Actress Miriam Margolyes said she was "sad beyond measure" to hear of the actor's death.
  • Boy's adoption overturned after mum dates prisoner
    The child was adopted by a Northumberland woman who is dating a prisoner, the Court of Appeal hears.


rss: the register

  • Feature freeze for Python 3.15 as first beta released
    JIT compiler much improved, but no reinstatement for leaky incremental garbage collector
  • Google says criminals used AI-built zero-day in planned mass hack spree
    GTIG says AI-powered hacking has moved well beyond phishing emails and chatbot tricks
  • SoftBank bets on battery building to back bit barns
    Tech investment giant wants batteries for its own AI datacenters, and lots of them
  • Water company's leaky security earns near-£1M fine
    Utility provider failed to detect Cl0p ransomware attack for nearly two years
  • Checkmarx tackles another TeamPCP intrusion as Jenkins plugin sabotaged
    Cybercrooks ruin engineers' weekends with Saturday attack
  • NASA's bid to save Swift from fiery death passes another hurdle
    Katalyst's LINK spacecraft clears Goddard tests before Pegasus rocket integration
  • Linux kernel maintainers pitch emergency killswitch after CopyFail and Dirty Frag chaos
    Instead of waiting for patch cycles, admins could simply shut down vulnerable functions before attackers get there
  • Classic Outlook's Quick Steps trip over Microsoft bug
    Client's handy automations get grayed out unless you know the keyboard shortcut
  • Europe wants out from under US tech – but first it has to find the exits
    Report maps the weak points in cloud, identity, and public sector procurement
  • The latest innovation in UK public transport: Schrödinger's trains
    Who knows what is going where. Might as well have a lovely beer instead.


rss: ars technica

  • A promising Indian launch startup nears its first orbital test flight
    "We wanted to get to an orbital launch vehicle in a few years."
  • Sony's failed war against Internet piracy may doom other copyright lawsuits
    Cable firm Cox's Supreme Court win may help all tech providers, not just ISPs.
  • Do you take after your dad’s RNA?
    Evidence is growing that sperm carries marks of a father’s life experiences, influencing traits in offspring.
  • Huge landslide created a 500-meter-high tsunami in a major tourist area
    Fortunately, it happened early in the morning, so nobody was around.
  • The new Wild West of AI kids’ toys
    These connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.
  • Manufacturing qubits that can move
    It's hard to mix electronic manufacturing and flexible geometry.
  • Trump reportedly plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
    The plan isn't final and could change, but his ouster would be no surprise.
  • ABC refuses to capitulate to Trump admin, fights FCC probe into The View
    FCC chair hasn't been able to bully ABC and owner Disney into submission.
  • Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market
    But human artists still "must remain at the center," PlayStation maker says.
  • The unprecedented and deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, explained
    "This is not COVID," and other reasons why risk to the public is currently low.


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