rss: npr

  • Andrew Tate's extradition fight tests his influence with Trump's America
    After President Trump took office, Andrew Tate proclaimed, "The Tates will be free." A year later, Tate is being held in federal prison after he was arrested following a U.K. extradition request.
  • Feel so busy you don't even realize you're busy? Try doing a time audit
    The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to try it. You might be surprised with what you find.
  • Are hacks of U.S. water facilities a new front in the Iran war?
    A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war.
  • Here's how gyms, salons and ice cream are changing America's Main Streets
    Shoppers' changing habits are fueling a major shift in what types of businesses are occupying storefronts.
  • Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns
    Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy.
  • How a road could change West Africa's urban future
    A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequential transformations.
  • AI chatbots are offering financial advice. Should you trust them?
    Experts say AI can get personal finance fundamentals right but may struggle with nuanced questions.
  • Morning news brief
    Voters in a half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, report suggests President Trump switch aircraft due to threat as he was leaving NATO, Iraq's leader wants to disarm Iran-backed militias.
  • Four takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in six states
    Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, and results highlight the ongoing conflicts within both parties ahead of the November midterms.
  • In Wisconsin, David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Democratic primary for governor
    David Crowley is the Milwaukee County Executive and could become the state's first Black governor. He narrowly defeated Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist who drew enthusiastic support.


rss: bbc

  • Three ways to watch the solar eclipse safely without glasses
    With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.
  • Burnham says disposable BBQ ban under consideration
    The PM said the public should not be using single-use grills "at this moment in time" amid wildfire risks.
  • Trump confirms he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat
    Journalists and White House staff who were on board the jet were unaware the president had left.
  • Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief warns
    The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".
  • Serious failings found in new military crimes unit, leaked report finds
    A leaked internal review warns of concerns about a new unit investigating the most serious crimes.
  • Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
    Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
  • X-Men star Nicholas Hoult joins cast of Harry Potter TV show
    Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart.
  • Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations
    The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez
    The couple have tied the knot after the Portuguese captain played his last ever World Cup this summer.
  • How the weather will affect your viewing
    Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.


rss: the register

  • Big Cloud is poised to corner the market for enterprise hardware
    AI gave hyperscalers first dibs on scarce kit, and business buyers may have little choice but to rent it back
  • We don't serve pies, but we do like a Pi
    What would be your tip for this stricken device?
  • UK puts £14B cloud framework in place with SMEs promised a bigger slice
    Global players dominate the market. Will public sector buyers give local suppliers a look-in?
  • Nailed it: Toolstation gives its store IT an ASUS NUC refurb
    SPONSORED FEATURE: Toolstation swapped aging Linux tills across branches for compact ASUS NUCs on ChromeOS Flex, cutting support tickets and freeing counter space
  • Agents made my retro tech safe to use again and showed their real value as testers of ideas
    Let's all go a bit mad scientist and see if software can validate our wildest theories
  • Zuck’s Chinese agentic prey escapes, will resume standalone ops
    Manus AI will delete some data to satisfy legal requirements
  • India’s central bank wants AI to approve loans that humans would reject
    Regulator hopes for greater financial inclusion, without extra risk or blaming models for bad decisions
  • Modular's Mojo programming language hits 1.0 milestone
    Developers await open source compiler release to dispel uncertainty following Qualcomm acquisition
  • Signal adds an extra layer of security to make sure you're actually chatting with the right person
    One big caveat, though: You need your contact's phone number
  • 421 bugs in Microsoft's Patch Tuesday release, and the Norks have already attacked one
    Sysadmins, welcome to your new norm


rss: ars technica

  • DEF CON crowd suspected in fake-hotspot attack on Delta flight
    FBI Atlanta confirms it's looking into the incident, no arrests made.
  • Trump wants Big Pharma to split MMR vaccine; Big Pharma thinks it's idiotic
    It took just hours for the leading pharma group to reject the recommendations.
  • Russian drones found near vital European offshore gas site, get blown up
    This follows many drone incursions into Romania and a failed attack in Germany.
  • Chrome adopts what may be the best protection yet against account takeovers
    Device-bound session credentials thwart an increasingly common form of account takeover.
  • Meta can't stop states' $1.4 trillion lawsuit from going to trial
    Judges tell Meta that Section 230 provides a defense, not immunity from lawsuits.
  • Gemini becomes Google's fastest-growing product ever as it hits 1B users
    But will Gemini's surge survive slowing model releases?
  • Used EV buying guide: The $30,000 edition
    Depending on the model, you might have hundreds to choose from—or just one.
  • Less than 2.5% of Taylor Farms' recalled lettuce went to Taco Bells
    FDA report reveals where Taylor Farms sent its lettuce—and it raises questions.
  • Tracking extreme heat by the hour makes climate change seem even worse
    Hot hours of summer could triple in the coming decades.
  • A Google insider spills the tea on how the company forsook its founding ideals
    Claire Stapleton's new book, Don't Be Evil, recounts her journey from company cheerleader to outspoken dissident.


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