rss: npr

  • Why reshaping memories may hold the key to raising self-esteem
    In a new book, psychologist Marisa Franco explains why it's good to feel good about yourself — and shares a helpful memory technique that we've turned into a printable worksheet.
  • D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump's arch would add one more risk
    The Trump administration wants to build its 250-foot arch near one of the country's busiest runways. The FAA will determine whether that poses a hazard. But independent experts already have concerns.
  • People's houses are collapsing into the ocean. FEMA gives them no other option
    Waterfront homes are collapsing along the coast. Homeowners generally have plenty of warning before their house buckles. So why aren't most houses removed, or at least emptied, before they fall?
  • Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summit
    Despite the lingering questions, China remains optimistic about the summit.
  • Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump's immigration crackdown on kids
    The Trump administration has been pursuing a quiet immigration crackdown strategy: limiting access to health care and public services. The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm about the impact on children.
  • A Sikh truck driver is stabbed amid a rise in anti-South Asian rhetoric
    The driver said he was shaken by a violent encounter at a rest stop, which he described as unprovoked.
  • Morning news brief
    The Fed raises interest rates for the first time in three years, protests over rising gas prices are being held around the world, Canada's prime minister speaks to European Parliament.
  • OpenAI flags new concerning AI behavior, to track model misalignment regularly
    OpenAI has disclosed six reports on unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models. This includes models acting without authorization or evading oversight.
  • Here's why an Arizona medical examiner is working to track heat-related deaths
    No one across the U.S. is consistently tracking climate-fueled deaths. One medical examiner has a new protocol on heat-deaths.
  • House passes Russia sanctions, sending bill named for Lindsey Graham to Trump's desk
    The legislation was named for the late South Carolina Republican. It gives the president authority to impose tariffs on top importers of oil and natural gas from Russia, such as China and India.


rss: bbc

  • Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
    The row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals - with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events.
  • Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, Microsoft boss tells BBC
    Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
  • 'Everybody was as one': Reverend reflects on search effort for Noah Woods
    The Reverend Chris Willis says the public reaction has been a "thread of positivity" in the sadness.
  • 'I can get more time - that's everything': Breast cancer patients get life-extending drug
    Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.
  • Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
    Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.
  • Ed Sheeran asked me to donate $2m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlash
    It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum.
  • Lena Dunham announces birth of first baby via surrogacy
    The writer and actress announced the birth of her daughter in an op-ed published by Vogue on Wednesday.
  • Bank of England expected to hold interest rates as it faces tough choices
    Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.
  • At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research shows
    Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.
  • EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s
    Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.


rss: the register

  • Government Digital Service move 'grinds gears' in UK's e-government
    As team responsible for tech strategy shunted to third department in three years, experts fear exodus of talent
  • Judge orders Microsoft to spill internal docs and scour execs' comms in secondhand licensing case
    Yes, the 'Secondhand Software Presentation' does sound like it might be an adverse document...
  • Fujitsu ready to sell its custom ‘Monaka’ Arm chip, maybe to rival server-makers
    Clouds, the sovereign-sensitive, and the inferencing-interested are also about to get sales calls
  • Swift 6.4 unifies building across Linux, macOS, Windows
    Swift Build is now the default engine for the Swift Package Manager
  • OpenAI admits its agents went off the rails another six times
    Startup says it’s learned from these mistakes and that they shouldn’t happen again … which is just what Zuck has said about 100 times
  • If a Mac mini is agentic overkill, try this glowing pyramid that runs personal bots
    'Intern 2' offers an isolated environment and cloudy inference to automate your world
  • AI agents can modify themselves without humans telling them to do so
    This is a test - it is only a test
  • Nvidia goes green to keep grid capacity from zapping its revenues
    GPUzilla woos neoclouds into another walled garden, promising smarter, more efficient, and profitable bit barns
  • CISA decides weekly vulnerability bulletin isn't necessary anymore
    Agency's shift from static CVSS scores to risk-based prioritization sends the old format packing September 28
  • OpenAI's new sponsored agents are happy to chat about selling you things
    Advertisers can now ask ChatGPT to help create their ChatGPT ads, because what's more relatable than an ad crafted by a bot?


rss: ars technica

  • Apple reportedly building server packed with M-series Ultra chips for AI
    Planned 2029 debut could make this Apple’s first enterprise server in decades.
  • Epstein had huge cache of child sex pics; victims sue to find out who's in them
    Survivors appalled nobody will tell them if they’re in Epstein’s CSAM collection.
  • Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by "critical blow" from a cyberattack
    Group plans to be largely out of commission for several weeks.
  • Lionsgate releases a new trailer for Sunrise on the Reaping
    Also: Laika Studios debuts a stunning full-length trailer for its stop-motion feature, Wildwood.
  • Not just Proton: Getting to know Valve's new SteamOS compatibility layers
    New system-level tools bring Arm chipsets, Android APKs into the Steam ecosystem.
  • California may gut state net neutrality law to comply with Trump admin demand
    Trump admin broadband grants forbid states from enforcing net neutrality laws.
  • Researchers swap in human brain cells for a mouse's cortex
    The results are only a slight improvement over missing the entire brain structure.
  • Scientists develop new method for deciphering ancient scrolls
    Even a handheld XRF scanner is sufficient to determine most promising scrolls for further analysis.
  • The Specialized Diverge Pro 4 makes rough gravel your playground
    The Diverge Pro 4 is happiest when the road gets ugly.
  • It’s OK to tell ICE their actions will haunt them, judge rules in speech fight
    Man wins fight to block ICE threat over off-the-cuff angry email.


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