rss: npr

  • July 4th events threatened by heat wave. And, Russia strikes on Ukraine's capital
    July 4th events for America's milestone birthday are being threatened by a brutal heat wave. And, Russia has struck Ukraine's capital, killing several people in what it calls retaliatory attacks.
  • Just gave birth or are about to? Share your story and questions about costs
    The costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to hear your stories and questions about how to navigate the system.
  • Former USAID head grieves its closure while hoping for its future
    Former USAID administrator reflects on a year since USAID's shutdown and the new direction of US foreign aid.
  • But first, coffee: The drink that energized the American Revolution
    Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The establishments that served it were already brewing revolutionary ideas.
  • How a fertilizer shortage caused by the Iran war could affect U.S. food prices
    The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipments of fertilizer and natural gas, a key component in fertilizer manufacturing. It's unlikely to cause major price hikes for U.S. grocery shoppers.
  • A hot summer trend in the sharing economy? Rental swimming pools
    The Airbnb-style company Swimply said there have been about 275,000 private pool reservations so far this year.
  • Oregon ER doctors win a 'David and Goliath' battle against a national company
    In a test of a new state law, doctors in Eugene went up against a national physician staffing firm seeking to replace them. Their success is getting attention across the U.S. as other states consider similar laws.
  • How young people feel about American identity, on the nation's 250th birthday
    Listen to the best student podcasts about what "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" means for young people today.
  • Morning news brief
    Heat threatens U.S. 250th celebrations, Russian advances slow as Ukraine hits back, infighting risks derailing Democrats' House hopes.
  • Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue
    On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midterm future.


rss: bbc

  • Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match
    The "late announcement" extending opening hours to 05:00 on Monday means taking officers away from other duties, the National Police Chiefs' Council says.
  • Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder
    The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.
  • Henry Nowak's killer appeals conviction and sentence
    Vickrum Digwa is serving a minimum of 21 years behind bars after fatally stabbing the student.
  • Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'
    Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out the scene of the attack.
  • Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat
    Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.
  • Burnham rules out calling early election as PM
    The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour manifesto.
  • William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast
    The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football".
  • NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
    The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.
  • Two Romanians jailed for stabbing journalist on behalf of Iran regime
    The two men will face 12 and eight years in prison for the knife attack in Wimbledon, London in 2024.
  • 'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?
    Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.


rss: the register

  • David Potter, the man who put Psion in the palm of your hand, logs off at 82
    Physicist, philanthropist, and pioneer of pocket computers, SSDs, smartphones… and duvets
  • Amazon Leo constellation nears 400 satellites as broadband launch looms
    Online emporium's Starlink rival says it will start service later this year as another 29 birds reach orbit
  • AdaptHealth says attackers sweet-talked their way into cloud systems and stole patient data
    Third-party contractor compromise exposed health information and insurance billing passwords
  • Startup targets datacenters with 3D-printed nuclear reactor module
    Fancy a thorium microreactor capable of delivering up to 30 MWe of juice for up to 30 years?
  • NetNut cracked as Google and FBI target 2 million-device botnet
    Other residential proxy brands may rely on the same network
  • AI bills are baffling the C-suite after shift to usage-based pricing
    KPMG finds nearly a third of execs struggle to understand costs as companies rethink deployments
  • EU appears to find datacenter emissions easier to offset than lobbyists
    Report says proposed rewrite gives operators more freedom to shop around for a greener grade
  • Databricks unifies OLTP and OLAP, depending on what counts as a copy
    LTAP architecture does some clever engineering beneath a debatable marketing pitch
  • User swore hacker called General Failure had invaded his PC
    Maybe they were looking for Private Data
  • Failed blockchain project ends with big fine for fibs about it being on track
    A final humiliation for Australia’s Securities Exchange and its attempts to run a bourse on distributed ledgers


rss: ars technica

  • Rocket Report: Indian startup nears first launch; SpaceX's millenary milestone
    NASA awarded Rocket Lab deals for three dedicated launches using the company's Electron rocket.
  • Inside the Luddite festival harnessing Gen Z’s rage against Big Tech
    New York City’s Summer of Ludd festival is teaching people how to live offline.
  • Despite the darkness, I still see signs of hope in America
    It's difficult to pinpoint the moment in my life where America started to lose the plot.
  • Visiting the stars (and planets, and telescopes) in VR
    Walkthrough experience includes visits to stars, exoplanets, and observatories.
  • Wing Commander IV and the FMV future that never quite was
    C:\ArsGames takes a look at the time Chris Roberts more or less made a whole movie.
  • Newly discovered PamStealer isn't your typical macOS malware
    The discovery underscores the increased effort being poured into Mac infostealers.
  • FAA proposal: Supersonic airliners can fly over US cities if they’re quiet
    New US rules would legalize quiet supersonic flights without the sonic boom.
  • Ars Live recap: When are the big rockets NASA desperately needs going to be ready?
    I have not seen anyone put out a date for a new rocket, and actually hit it.
  • Plex debuts 5-year membership pass for $250
    Plex is pushing customers to newer features and more frequent payments.
  • Africa CDC confirms Marburg case in Uganda as Ebola outbreak rages
    Early reports indicate there may be another case, but spread is thought to be localized.


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