rss: npr

  • Minnesotans turn out in the frigid cold to protest Trump's immigration crackdown
    Minnesota residents took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis to protest the federal government's immigration campaign in the state, after weeks of sustained resistance in their communities. Businesses across the region closed in solidarity.
  • Trump expands policy banning aid to groups abroad that discuss or provide abortions
    In addition to adding to the list of groups that will lose funding for providing or discussing abortion, the policy now also calls for ending aid to groups that embrace DEI.
  • At Davos, U.S. allies question a fraying world order
    It was a volatile week for trans-Atlantic relations, marked by President Trump statements that unsettled global markets and strained ties with U.S. allies — on topics ranging from Greenland to Gaza.
  • 'Get warm, get safe and stay there,' officials warn as massive storm bears down on U.S.
    Forecasters say the storm will dump heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies into New England through Monday.
  • Gladys West, mathematician whose work paved the way for GPS, dies at 95
    A self-described "little farm girl" in the Jim Crow Era, Gladys West's complex and pioneering work for the U.S. Navy helped to improve billions of lives — and keep us from getting lost.
  • A Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin is arrested in Mexico
    Ryan Wedding was among the FBI's top fugitives and faces charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witness. He reportedly turned himself in at the U.S. embassy in Mexico
  • Weather influencers are going viral. How much should we trust them?
    The weather genre online spans a wide range of sources. Experts say that while weather influencers can help fill an information gap, social media platforms tend to prioritize likes over accuracy.
  • Vietnam leader To Lam consolidates power as country targets 10% growth
    Lam, 68, pledged to accelerate economic growth and was reappointed unanimously by the 180-member Central Committee at the conclusion of the National Party Congress.
  • Millions of Americans brace for winter storm. And, Zelenskyy's warning for Europe
    Millions of Americans are bracing for a massive, life-threatening winter storm this weekend. And, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy delivers a stark message to Europe at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
  • How cuts to federal climate funds could threaten polar vortex research
    Tens of millions of people are in the path of a major winter storm. Federal cuts threaten efforts to understand the causes of such weather.


rss: bbc

  • Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect' after Trump comments
    The US president's comments have been condemned by international allies, including UK veterans and politicians.
  • 'Trump should apologise': Anger of veterans and relatives
    A total of 457 British service personnel were killed fighting in Afghanistan.
  • Former Tory councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping wife over 13 years
    Philip Young admitted committing a number of sexual offences against Joanne Young over 13 years.
  • Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ speaks about 'awkward' dance
    The groom has said his mother Victoria "danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone".
  • Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election
    The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to enter the contest to be Labour's candidate.
  • Police officers to be told they must get work licence or face dismissal
    The plans are part of a raft of measures aimed at the reform of police forces in England and Wales.
  • The Traitors stars provide drama in nail-biting final
    After three weeks, the latest series of The Traitors came to its dramatic climax in Friday's finale.
  • Euros abuse made me not want to leave hotel, says England's Jess Carter
    England defender Jess Carter says abuse of female footballers is getting worse and that she has had to step back from social media after receiving racist messages during Euro 2025.
  • Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE presence
    Thousands of people have joined widespread protests against the weeks-long immigration crackdown in the state.
  • Robbie Williams breaks The Beatles' chart record
    The star's latest album, Britpop, debuts at number one, giving Williams his 16th solo UK chart-topper.


rss: the register

  • CISA won't attend infosec industry's biggest conference this year

    But ex-CISA boss and new RSAC CEO Jen Easterly will be there

    exclusive The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency won't attend the annual RSA Conference in March, an agency spokesperson confirmed to The Register.…

  • Ofcom probes Meta over WhatsApp info it was legally required to provide

    UK watchdog investigates accuracy of data handed over for SMS market review

    Ofcom is formally investigating whether Meta complied with legally binding information requests regarding WhatsApp's role in the UK business messaging ecosystem.…

  • Patch or die: VMware vCenter Server bug fixed in 2024 under attack today

    If you skipped it back then, now’s a very good time

    You've got to keep your software updated. Some unknown miscreants are exploiting a critical VMware vCenter Server bug more than a year after Broadcom patched the flaw.…

  • Surrender as a service: Microsoft unlocks BitLocker for feds

    If you're serious about encryption, keep control of your encryption keys

    updated If you think using Microsoft's BitLocker encryption will keep your data 100 percent safe, think again. Last year, Redmond reportedly provided the FBI with encryption keys to unlock the laptops of Windows users charged in a fraud indictment.…

  • ShinyHunters claims Okta customer breaches, leaks data belonging to 3 orgs

    'A lot more' victims to come, we're told

    ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for an Okta voice-phishing campaign during which the extortionist crew allegedly gained access to Crunchbase and Betterment.…

  • China’s Deepin Linux gets a slick desktop - and, yes, built-in AI

    Where FOSS desktop OSes meet geopolitics

    Hands On Uniontech's Deepin 25.0.10 release shows that the Chinese desktop world isn't waiting on Western tech. It's modern and good-looking, and (pausing only to sigh deeply) has built-in "AI".…

  • Hacker taps Raspberry Pi to turn Wi-Fi signals into wall art

    Pipe local wireless noise through an SDR into an RPi, and 64 LED filaments do the rest

    Unless you live in a Faraday cage, you're surrounded at all times by invisible radio signals, from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to cellular traffic. French artist Théo Champion has found a way to make that wireless noise visible, with an intense piece of Raspberry Pi-driven art that turns nearby radio activity into light.…

  • NASA planet hunter resumes operations after low power incident

    Pointing problem left TESS in the dark

    Good news for planet hunters – NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is back online after a short flirtation with safe mode.…

  • AI-powered cyberattack kits are 'just a matter of time,' warns Google exec

    Security chief says criminals are already automating workflows, with full end-to-end tools likely within years

    CISOs must prepare for "a really different world" where cybercriminals can reliably automate cyberattacks at scale, according to a senior Googler.…

  • Microsoft shifting to cloud management software brings possibility of it peeking into your estate

    Depreciation of popular management tool requires a new look at Azure-based system

    Microsoft recently announced it will deprecate System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) Management Packs (MPs) for SQL Server Reporting Services, Power BI Report Server,and SQL Server Analysis Services.…



rss: ars technica

  • TR-49 is interactive fiction for fans of deep research rabbit holes
    Dense narrative deduction game tells a compellingly academia-tinged sci-fi tale.
  • Demand for Intel's processors is apparently there, but the supply is not
    Intel is allocating more of its own production to its money-making server chips.
  • DHS keeps trying and failing to unmask anonymous ICE critics online
    Community watch groups have a playbook to keep ICE away from subscriber information.
  • White House alters arrest photo of ICE protester, says "the memes will continue"
    Lawyer calls it "outrageous that the White House would make up stories."
  • Telly’s "free" ad-based TVs make notable revenue—when they’re actually delivered
    The LA startup said it would ship "millions" of TVs by 2024.
  • TikTok deal is done; Trump wants praise while users fear MAGA tweaks
    “I am so happy”: Trump closes deal that hands TikTok US to his allies.
  • Tesla kills Autopilot, locks lane-keeping behind $99/month fee
    With falling sales and shrinking profits, the recurring revenue will be most welcome.
  • Rocket Report: Chinese rockets fail twice in 12 hours; Rocket Lab reports setback
    Another partially reusable Chinese rocket, the Long March 12B, is nearing its first test flight.
  • Tiny falcons are helping keep the food supply safe on cherry farms
    Their presence appears to lower the risk of food-borne illnesses from pathogens.
  • 2026 Lucid Air Touring review: This feels like a complete car now
    It's efficient, easy to live with, and smooth to drive.


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