rss: npr

  • New analysis on U.S. economy. And, MN prosecutors quit over DOJ probe into Good widow
    Trump pitches affordability on a national tour to combat voter frustration. And, Minnesota federal prosecutors resign after DOJ pressure to probe Renee Macklin Good's widow.
  • The risks of AI in schools outweigh the benefits, report says
    A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children's cognitive development and emotional well-being.
  • The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to over 2,500, activists say
    The number of dead climbed to at least 2,571 early Wednesday, as reported by the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days.
  • How have prices changed in a year? NPR checked 114 items at Walmart
    We found the effects of tariffs and extreme weather, relief (finally!) in the egg cooler, plus one case of shrinkflation.
  • How the feud between Trump and Minnesota is impacting the probe into the ICE shooting
    The FBI is solely leading the inquiry into the killing of Renee Macklin Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross without help from Minnesota authorities. Legal experts explain why the move is unusual and why joint investigations are the norm.
  • Unhoused women on Skid Row face dire health outcomes. This doctor wants to change that
    Homeless women face unique health challenges with few dedicated resources. And as the number of women experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles continues to grow, Dr. Mary Marfisee hopes to bring them lifesaving resources.
  • The story of 'synergy,' the word we love to hate
    It's not just the quintessential corporate jargon word. "Synergy" goes back hundreds of years, with history in Christianity, medicine and psychology.
  • The long-term health impacts from the LA wildfires are just becoming clear
    The fires affected millions of people in the region. It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing research is helping to prepare people to weather the next fires more safely.
  • Young men want to get big. For some, it's becoming an obsession
    Some teen boys are determined to grow more muscular to match their social media idols. Going to the gym and manipulating their diet can become compulsive — and dangerous.
  • NASA set to bring astronaut (and the rest) of Crew-11 home early for medical reasons
    In an unprecedented move, NASA is bringing an astronaut crew home early from the International Space Station because one astronaut has an undisclosed medical condition.


rss: bbc

  • Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters
    Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400.
  • First leukaemia patient to get new form of treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'
    Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.
  • Greenlanders brace for summit that could shape the Arctic's future - and their own
    US Vice President JD Vance will host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers for talks on Wednesday.
  • Tennis player celebrates win after forgetting rules - then goes on to lose Australian Open qualifier
    Sebastian Ofner is out of Australian Open qualifying after forgetting the rules and celebrating victory early - before going on to lose eight of the next nine points.
  • It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover reveals 'successful' cancer surgery
    The best-selling author says she has also been undergoing radiotherapy and is "doing much better".
  • Ministers drop plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
    There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
  • Rail upgrade in north of England 'will actually happen', says chancellor
    The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
  • Kneecap terrorism charge appeal case begins at High Court
    The UK government is appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case brought against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara.
  • Chef 'not embarrassed' by one-star hygiene rating at Michelin-starred restaurant
    Chef patron Gareth Ward says his standards "never drop below 100%" at two-Michelin-starred Ynyshir.
  • Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
    The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.


rss: the register

  • UK backtracks on digital ID requirement for right to work

    U-turn leaves questions on costs, funding, and benefits unanswered

    The UK government has backed down from making digital ID mandatory for proof of a right to work in the country, adding to confusion over the scheme's cost and purpose.…

  • Stop dragging feet on AI nudification ban, Gov.uk told

    Committee raises concerns over delays and loopholes in proposed law

    The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has criticized the UK government's handling of AI nudification tools, saying it is taking too long to ban apps, and that expedited legislation does not encompass multi-purpose platforms used to create nude images.…

  • Buy servers now or cry later: DRAM price spike threatens infrastructure budgets

    Component up 63% since September, more pricey memory coming to a supply chain near you

    Enterprise IT infrastructure buyers are bracing for hefty price hikes across servers, storage systems, and networking kit, driven by steep inflation in memory component costs that industry analysts warn will soon cascade through the supply chain.…

  • Spanish power giant sparks breach probe amid claims of massive data grab

    Endesa says payment info stolen after alleged crook boasted of 1 TB-plus haul

    Spanish energy giant Endesa is warning customers about a data breach after a cybercrim claimed to have walked off with a vast cache of personal information allegedly tied to more than 20 million people.…

  • Windows 2000 rusts in peace by the sea

    When salty coastal air meets memory errors in one of Portugal's rail ticket machines

    Bork!Bork!Bork! It's back to the railways of Portugal for today's bork. Remember how we called Windows 2000 the unkillable cockroach of the IT world? Seems it's been upset by software peeking at memory where it shouldn't.…

  • Anthropic finds $1.5 million to help Python Foundation improve security

    AI upstart also upscales its Labs to find the next frontier

    The Python Software Foundation (PSF) has an extra $1.5 million heading its way, after AI upstart Anthropic entered into a partnership aimed at improving security in the Python ecosystem.…

  • India’s flagship PSLV rocket fails for the second time in a row

    One payload out of fifteen survived and sent home some useful data

    India’s Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has commenced an investigation into the failure of a PSLV launcher.…

  • Trump administration sets GPU export rules that put Chinese buyers at the back of the queue

    America first, for sales and access to foundries

    The Trump administration will only allow exports of Nvidia and AMD GPUs to China if local buyers can get all the kit they want.…

  • Google rekindles relationship with jilted JPEG XL image format

    Chromium commit adds support for image decoder after the Big G ditched it a few years back

    Google has added support for the JPEG XL (JXL) image format to the open source Chromium code base, reversing a decision in 2022 to drop the technology.…

  • Windows info-disclosure 0-day bug gets a fix as CISA sounds alarm

    First Patch Tuesday of 2026 goes big

    Microsoft and Uncle Sam have warned that a Windows bug disclosed today is already under attack.…



rss: ars technica

  • BMW’s first electric M car is coming in 2027—with one motor per wheel
    Here's what we know about the first BMW EV to wear a proper M badge.
  • The RAM shortage’s silver lining: Less talk about “AI PCs”
    “General interest in AI PCs has been wavering for a while ..."
  • Never-before-seen Linux malware is “far more advanced than typical”
    VoidLink includes an unusually broad and advanced array of capabilities.
  • Lawsuit: DHS wants “unlimited subpoena authority” to unmask ICE critics
    DHS is weirdly using import/export rules to expand its authority to identify online critics.
  • FDA deletes warning on bogus autism therapies touted by RFK Jr.‘s allies
    The agency used to warn of chelation, used by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine ally David Geier.
  • Hegseth wants to integrate Musk’s Grok AI into military networks this month
    US defense secretary announces plans for integration despite recent controversies.
  • Microsoft vows to cover full power costs for energy-hungry AI data centers
    Company responds to community concerns over electricity bills and water use.
  • Google’s updated Veo model can make vertical videos from reference images with 4K upscaling
    Google has also added the updated Veo tools to YouTube creator tools.
  • Starlink tries to stay online in Iran as regime jams signals during protests
    Iran shut off Internet as it cracks down on protests; even Starlink has problems.
  • EPA moves to stop considering economic benefits of cleaner air
    New language criticizes “uncertainties” in longstanding EPA practice.


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