rss: npr

  • House Democrats accuse Trump of 'hijacking' America's 250th birthday for his own gain
    A 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable fundraising methods. Watchdog groups had already sounded alarms.
  • Christian missionaries have found a new (virtual) mission territory
    The room may be virtual, but the prayer — and the evangelism — are not.
  • Even fans who don't speak Spanish are watching the World Cup on Telemundo. Here's why
    They may not understand every word, but fans appreciate exuberant announcers who match their enthusiasm. Plus, cameras stay on the field during hydration breaks rather than cutting to commercials.
  • What to know about the Society of St. Pius X, the schismatic group excommunicated by the Pope
    The Society of St. Pius X was excommunicated by Pope Leo for ordaining bishops without his permission. Its issues with the church run far deeper.
  • Photos: Fans gather in the Bay Area for the World Cup match between the U.S. and Bosnia-Herzegovina
    World Cup watch parties in Santa Clara and the San Francisco Bay Area brought fans together for the United States vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina match, where the U.S. earned a 2-0 win to reach the Round of 16.
  • The days are hot, but so are the nights. That's a problem, experts say
    As much of the Eastern U.S. experiences potentially record-breaking daytime temperatures, the nights are also staying unusually warm, leaving the human body no time to recover.
  • Trump denies conflict of interest over crypto. And, Vatican excommunicates rebel group
    Trump and his family earned over $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other businesses. And, the Vatican declared that the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X has entered schism.
  • Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest'
    Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial conflicts of interest and that, "for every other executive branch official, it would be a violation."
  • Going outside in this heat? Follow these guidelines to stay safe
    Man, it's a hot one! Don't go out in this summer's heat wave before you arm yourself with these tips and a really big water bottle.
  • The U.S. healthcare system is in crisis. A Supreme Court ruling could make things worse
    Mass deportations would be felt across hospitals and emergency rooms, which already face persistent staffing shortfalls. The long-term healthcare sector will suffer the greatest disruptions, experts say.


rss: bbc

  • Married at First Sight UK star arrested on suspicion of rape
    It follows a BBC Panorama investigation, broadcast in May, into the hit Channel 4 reality TV show.
  • Boys who raped teen girls given custodial sentences
    Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences.
  • Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match
    The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.
  • Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations begin with star-studded New York event
    Actress Lena Dunham, model Gigi Hadid and longtime music collaborator Jack Antonoff were spotted in formal attire near Madison Square Garden.
  • On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
    The BBC visits Bandar Abbas to see how the US-Israeli war with Iran has affected everyday life in the port city.
  • 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.
  • Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Monaco parcel bombing
    Monaco's prosecutor's office say the suspect is a foreign national and no longer in Monaco.
  • How the American Dream has survived 250 years, but only just
    The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading
  • Survivor pulled from rubble eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
    Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park.
  • At least eight arrests linked to forums that encourage drugging and raping women
    The National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 individuals linked to the abuse websites.


rss: the register

  • Amazon’s Mechanical Turk to stop accepting new customers – and not even AI can save it
    Workers who use OG crowdsourcing platform say AWS is closing accounts
  • In a volatile world, a consistent sustainability policy is critical
    SPONSORED FEATURE: ZTE unveils 2025 milestones
  • Dev says Google warned him about account hijack – then charged him $11,000 anyway
    Left hand, meet right hand
  • Startup sues Palo Alto Networks' Koi Security, saying an AI-hallucinated report falsely linked it to Chinese espionage
    MeetingTV wants to see the evidence
  • Nvidia floats double-dipping datacenter financing scheme
    What's better than getting paid once? Getting paid twice of course
  • Companies that add more AI also add more people
    But doing so doesn't necessarily meet business needs
  • Smooth AI criminal drives 'first' end-to-end agentic ransomware attack
    Don't count on the LLM to return your data - even if you pay up
  • SoftBank enters the rent-a-GPU race as America looks for support for AI training
    Japanese giant needs to find some use for that 10 GW US server farm it is building
  • Vim text editor game teaches you keyboard shortcuts with ice cream delivery
    Browser game teaches Vim's famously unintuitive movement commands to keep your hands on the keyboard
  • SAP snaps wallet shut for travel and hiring so it can keep shoveling cash into AI
    Enterprise software giant confirms it's 'applying discipline' when it comes to hiring and business trips as tries to keep pace


rss: ars technica

  • 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.
  • Artificial cell manages a few rounds of cell division
    It only works for a few divisions thanks to a lot of added materials.
  • Google loses long-running appeal of record EU fine, will have to cough up $4.7 billion
    The EU went after Google for the practice of bundling its search engine and browser with Android.
  • Trump gets OpenAI to offer US 5% stake, far lower than Sanders’ target
    Insiders say Sam Altman is in active talks with the Trump administration.
  • Musk’s X poses “serious risk to Americans’ privacy,” advocates warn FTC
    FTC urged to reject Elon Musk’s bid to end X monitoring amid AI concerns.
  • Tesla sales increase by 25% in Q2 2026
    Deliveries outstripped production, suggesting Tesla has cleared some inventory.


open all | close all