rss: npr

  • With the white nationalist group Patriot Front, what you see is not what you get
    Hundreds of masked white nationalists marched in the nation's capital on July Fourth. Who were they and where does their funding come from?
  • Shy on the dance floor? Virtual reality 'partners' aim to help you find your groove
    VR dance lesson apps like Dance Guru and Trip the Light offer a judgment-free way to learn partner dancing.
  • Spain edges Belgium and will face France in World Cup semifinal
    Spain and France will meet Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, in a matchup anticipated for years. Neither team has lost at this year's World Cup.
  • Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw calls for his killing
    Trump made the comments on his Truth Social after U.S. officials demanded that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open.
  • Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife
    The Trump administration finalized a rule Friday that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act. The administration narrowed the definition of "harm" under the landmark law.
  • Graham Platner makes it official in Maine, submitting paperwork to leave Senate race
    In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27.
  • Patriotic art gets the spotlight as NEA funding shifts. Cue 'The Ronald Reagan Overture'
    Patriotic art and music is taking center stage this year under the Trump Administration, as funds shift away from DEI. For some orgs, like the Reagan Presidential Library, this is their wheelhouse.
  • Houston neighbors started seeing more ICE agents around. Then came a fatal shooting.
    Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a 52-year-old Mexican national who worked in construction for more than three decades. The father of three was shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after they attempted to pull him over.
  • Largest housing affordability bill in decades becomes law without Trump's signature
    President Trump refused to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping voter ID bill.
  • U.S.-Iran fighting appears to pause. And, life inside Israel's military zones in Gaza
    Fighting between the U.S. and Iran appears to have paused after two days of clashing amid a shaky ceasefire. And, a look at what life is like inside Israel's expanding zone of control in Gaza.


rss: bbc

  • Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Ann Widdecombe
    Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.
  • US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
    Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.
  • Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
    At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
  • Chaos and confusion reign as Harry loses media battle
    Team Sussex has had a bumpy last seven days in the UK, which was meant to focus on the Invictus Games.
  • Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote
    They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.
  • Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability
    Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham's remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup.
  • England set for open-air Miami heat - but do Norway hold the edge?
    England will head into unknown territory at this World Cup when they face Norway in Miami - playing in searing temperatures.
  • All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far
    As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel's side there.
  • Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?
    Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.
  • Artificial turf & coaching revolution - how Norway shaped golden generation
    Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players.


rss: the register

  • Slothful summer app lets you scroll simply by tilting your head
    ScrollPods is Mac-only, and you'll need compatible AirPods
  • Destructive Windows backdoor stuffs multiple wipers and ransomware code into a single package
    Microsoft says GigaWiper combines at least 3 malware families into one modular tool
  • LisaFPGA brings Apple's magnificent misfire back in programmable logic
    Open source recreation costs a fraction of the original and may even work with Twiggy drives
  • Orbital datacenter gold rush needs an environmental review, FCC told
    Green groups want licenses frozen before a million satellites litter the exosphere
  • OpenAI's Atlas browser doesn't make it to its first birthday
    Standalone experiment killed after less than 12 months as model maker redirects agentic ambitions towards workplace productivity
  • AI-driven datacenter builds drive Microsoft's emissions up a quarter in one year
    Firm faces quandary of wanting to help the environment, but also wanting to force AI on everyone
  • EU puts 'addictive' design of Facebook, Instagram under the DSA microscope
    Brussels says Meta failed to properly assess or mitigate risks posed by infinite scroll, autoplay, and more
  • Capita hears demand for pension scheme cleanup 'loud and clear' – but won't say yes
    Outsourcer wants a commercial chinwag before agreeing to cover UK government's recovery costs
  • Fashion mart Miinto unzips breach details, warns shoppers to watch for phisherfolk
    Copenhagen company ‘sorry’ after 'perpetrator' pops order management system
  • Cinnamon 6.8 will support Wayland – if you want it
    Next version of Linux Mint’s desktop has both kinds of display server


rss: ars technica

  • Quantum error correction can constantly recalibrate a processor
    Reinforcement learning uses error information to adjust control algorithms.
  • Increased drone surveillance of illegal July 4th fireworks led to $100K fine
    More police and firefighters use drones to catch and deter illegal fireworks.
  • China recovered its first reusable rocket and showed a new way to do it
    "Clearly, they admire the work that's being done by SpaceX and are trying to replicate it."
  • Check out the first images of Quest shipwreck
    The Quest shipwreck is in worse shape than expected, but it has turned into a thriving marine ecosystem.
  • Ransomware negotiator hired to represent victims was working for the attackers
    Six years in prison for man who "sold out the very victims he was hired to represent."
  • Study shows how toxic RFK Jr.’s change to measles vaccine is for US toddlers
    The children who get a combination shot are some of the most vulnerable.
  • Valve's new Steam Machine verification system is silent on these Steam Deck-busters
    Dozens of titles too taxing for Steam Deck are still unrated for the new hardware.
  • Firmware update bricks Hue Bridge Pro devices; Philips gives free replacements
    Affected users will have to configure their lights and settings all over again.
  • An orbiting disco ball gave Einstein’s theory its most precise test yet
    The Earth may not be that massive, but it still distorts space-time.
  • Disable autoplay and infinite scroll or risk massive fines, EU tells Meta
    Digital Services Act may force Meta to make big changes on its platforms.


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