rss: npr

  • 19 Winter Olympic storylines we're watching (they're not just about sports)
    The Winter Olympics promise plenty of high adrenaline, fierce competition, historic firsts and emotional moments over 2 1/2 weeks. Here are some of the names and narratives to keep an eye on.
  • Kilmar Abrego Garcia becomes symbol of mistaken deportations
    Immigration lawyers said Kilmar Abrego Garcia's landmark case highlights the pitfalls with the speed and scale of the Trump administration's goal of mass deportations.
  • Privatizing Fannie Mae is risky. Would it be a win for taxpayers or Trump's donors?
    The idea has alarmed critics, who warn it could rattle financial markets and drive up mortgage rates, while potentially generating large profits for key Trump supporters.
  • As some states try to show ICE the door, others throw out the welcome mat
    After ICE federal agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minnesota, the divide between states on either side of the immigration enforcement debate is growing wider.
  • Can't wait for Olympic curling? Trying its Southern cousin: skillet curling
    It might seem inelegant to yeet an iron skillet across an ice rink. But this spinoff sport has its own techniques and lingo: You can throw a turtle at the bacon, for instance.
  • Powerful people, random redactions: 4 things to know about the latest Epstein files
    In the Justice Department's release of millions of pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, there are several instances of unredacted names of Epstein's accusers, raising concerns about privacy.
  • Here's why people say they're using 'Are You Dead?' and apps like it
    Safety check-in apps — a way for loved ones to know that you're alive — have become more popular among adults who feel that modern life has made connection and community more difficult to maintain.
  • Energy Star has emerged stronger after Trump's EPA tried to end it
    The Trump administration tried to end or privatize the government Energy Star efficiency program. But now Trump has signed a budget bill that fully funds the program and leaves it even stronger.
  • Morning news brief
    The partial shutdown enters its fourth day as debate over DHS funding continues, Iran and U.S. to negotiate over Iran's nuclear program, investigators continue search for mom of 'Today' show host.
  • Trevi Fountain fee takes effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist crowds
    Tourists hoping to get close to the Trevi Fountain had to pay 2 euros starting Monday as the city of Rome inaugurated a new fee structure to help raise money and control crowds.


rss: bbc

  • Sarah Ferguson's charity to close days after new Epstein revelations
    Sarah's Trust announced it was shutting "for the foreseeable future" after "some months" of discussion.
  • Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress
    The couple bows to the House Oversight Committee's demands after arguing for months that its subpoenas were invalid.
  • Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X
    The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.
  • Families of children with cancer to have travel costs covered
    The government sets aside £10 million a year to help families and young people under 24 access cancer treatment.
  • Red flags missed before 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose's murder, says family
    Harvey Willgoose's family say they believe he would "100%" be alive if school his had acted sooner.
  • 'You can't cut costs with animal welfare': The British zoos fighting for survival
    BBC research finds 40% of accredited zoos and aquariums raised financial concerns since 2022.
  • Rape trial begins for son of Norway's crown princess in tense moment for royal family
    Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.
  • EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner
    Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.
  • Trump seeks $1bn in damages from Harvard
    The announcement is the latest development in the White House's ongoing feud with the Ivy League institution.
  • Jesy Nelson backs under-16 social media ban to protect daughters
    The former Little Mix star reveals why she wanted to let cameras in to document her pregnancy journey.


rss: the register

  • DIY AI bot farm OpenClaw is a security 'dumpster fire'

    Your own personal Jarvis. A bot to hear your prayers. A bot that cares. Just not about keeping you safe

    OpenClaw, the AI-powered personal assistant users interact with via messaging apps and sometimes entrust with their credentials to various online services, has prompted a wave of malware and is delivering some shocking bills.…

  • British military to get legal OK to swat drones near bases

    Armed Forces Bill would let troops take action against unmanned threats around defense sites

    Britain's defense personnel will be given the authority to neutralize drones threatening military bases under measures being introduced in the Armed Forces Bill, currently making its way through Parliament.…

  • Microsoft kills standalone SharePoint and OneDrive plans, because they’re not suite enough

    Blames ‘unintended or nonstandard usage’ and the cost of keeping them alive

    Microsoft has slipped out news that it’s killing some standalone SharePoint and OneDrive plans.…

  • South Korea enlists AI to spot pump and dump schemes on social media, or in Spam

    Main stock exchange targets shares, government agency looks for crypto crooks

    South Korea’s government and main stock exchange have developed and deployed AI-powered tools to detect schemes that aim to send the price of cryptocurrencies and shares soaring so that unscrupulous investors can cash in.…

  • Elon Musk merges xAI into SpaceX to spread universal consciousness via a sentient sun

    Burning Man woo woo values House of Grok at $250 billion

    Elon Musk on Monday revealed his space company SpaceX has acquired his AI outfit xAI, and that the two will work together to escape the surly bonds of Earthly powers by tapping the sun's enduring glow.…

  • Notepad++ hijacking blamed on Chinese Lotus Blossom crew behind Chrysalis backdoor

    The group targets telecoms, critical infrastructure - all the usual high-value orgs

    Security researchers have attributed the Notepad++ update hijacking to a Chinese government-linked espionage crew called Lotus Blossom (aka Lotus Panda, Billbug), which abused weaknesses in the update infrastructure to gain a foothold in high-value targets by delivering a newly identified backdoor dubbed Chrysalis.…

  • Let them eat Pi: RAM shortage bumps Raspberry prices as much as $60

    Second price increase in just two months

    That slice of Pi is getting much more expensive. Everyone’s favorite single-board computer, the Raspberry Pi, is jumping up in price again, with increases ranging from $10 to $60, depending on how much memory your board has.…

  • Intel welcomes memory apocalypse with Xeon workstation refresh

    Chipzilla touts 4 TB of DDR5 and 128 lanes of PCIe 5 for less than the House of Zen just in time for memory winter

    Intel's workstation lineup is getting a much-needed refresh with the launch of its Xeon 600-series processors, boasting up to 86 cores and clocks topping 4.9 GHz. Chipzilla's timing couldn't be worse.…

  • There's nothing micro about this super-sized Arduino Uno

    It's 7x the size of the regular board

    Arduino boards power everything from robots to RGB lights, but they're a little on the small side. YouTuber UncleStem has his own solution: build a gigantic, yet fully functional one.…

  • Want more ads on your web pages? Try the AdBoost extension

    'If we don't feed the advertisers, then we'll be forced to pay artists for their creative work'

    Come on, admit it. You like seeing banner ads on your favorite web pages, because they provide a nice break from reading text. If you're honest about this feeling, there's a new extension for you.…



rss: ars technica

  • Unable to tame hydrogen leaks, NASA delays launch of Artemis II until March
    NASA spent most of Monday trying to overcome hydrogen leaks on the Artemis II rocket.
  • Looking back at Catacomb 3D, the game that led to Wolfenstein 3D
    Romero, Carmack, and colleagues discuss an oft-forgotten piece of PC gaming history
  • Streaming service Crunchyroll raises prices weeks after killing its free tier
    Sony has made streaming anime pricier since buying Crunchyroll.
  • SpaceX acquires xAI, plans to launch a massive satellite constellation to power it
    "This marks not just the next chapter, but the next book in SpaceX and xAI's mission."
  • Russian drones use Starlink, but Ukraine has plan to block their Internet access
    Defense chief: "No Ukrainians have been killed by Russian drones using Starlink."
  • Court orders restart of all US offshore wind construction
    Trump admin's "it's classified" ploy put on hold in five different cases.
  • Notepad++ users take note: It's time to check if you're hacked
    Suspected China-state hackers used update infrastructure to deliver backdoored version.
  • A century of hair samples proves leaded gas ban worked
    “We should not forget the lessons of history. And the lesson is those regulations have been very important.”
  • Ongoing RAM crisis prompts Raspberry Pi's second price hike in two months
    The more RAM the Pi board has, the more its price is increasing.
  • Judge rules Department of Energy's climate working group was illegal
    Meant to undercut EPA regulations, the group tried to work in secret.


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