rss: npr

  • Prospects fade for imminent end to Iran war as attacks restart
    Israel says it will intensify attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and U.S. military struck Iranian boats and missile launch sites as envoys continued negotiations for a deal that would end the three-month war.
  • U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations
    The U.S. military has launched new attacks on Iran while talks to end the conflict are ongoing. And, the Department of Justice is using a new tactic in immigration courts to accelerate deportations.
  • Texas GOP voters vote in race that could shape future of the party -- and the Senate
    Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's reelection. The $100 million fight could have far-reaching implications for the GOP, and party control of the Senate.
  • Therapists are using AI to take notes. Is it a useful tool or a breach of trust?
    New companies are selling artificial intelligence assistance to mental health therapists. The AI tools can help with administration and recordkeeping, but some patients worry about their privacy.
  • In West Texas, an unlikely alliance stands against extending the border wall
    An unusual coalition of people across the political spectrum have banded together to rally against a border wall in the Big Bend.
  • Immigration courts are using a new tactic to speed up deportations
    The Justice Department is moving up the court hearings for hundreds of immigrants and scheduling them for mass hearings. If they don't show up, they could be ordered deported.
  • Inside ATL: how Delta juggles 100,000 bags a day at the world's busiest airport
    On a busy day, Delta Air Lines handles more than 100,000 bags at its Atlanta hub. NPR got a rare look behind the scenes at how the airline is using AI to improve baggage-handling operations.
  • Morning news brief
    U.S. military says it struck Iran Monday in "self-defense," Russia threatens more strikes against Ukraine, Texas GOP voters head to polls for primary that could shape future of the party.
  • Attacks from residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola
    Three times in the past week, healthcare facilities have been attacked. On Sunday, angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients, forcing medical staff to evacuate them as gunfire rang out.
  • New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland
    New York will play the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs in the finals. The Western Conference finals is tied at two games apiece with Game 5 to be played on Tuesday.


rss: bbc

  • Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal
    The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.
  • Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire
    The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.
  • 'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal
    BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.
  • Three teens dead after being in water at beauty spots
    Three teenagers were found in water in separate incidents across England on Bank Holiday Monday.
  • Sturgeon showed 'remarkable lack of curiosity' over SNP finances, says former MP
    The former SNP MP has called for an independent inquiry into how Peter Murrell was able to embezzle more than £400,000.
  • Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes
    Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.
  • Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium
    Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.
  • Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says
    Rhun ap Iorwerth said schools would be empowered to make their own decisions, with a ban expected for England.
  • Man pleads guilty over deaths of four migrants
    A Sudanese national admits endangering others after an incident off the coast of France.
  • Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
    Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.


rss: the register

  • Rogue states are putting AI agents to work on sanctions evasion
    RUSI warns fake IDs, shell companies, and crypto laundering could soon operate at industrial scale
  • Gothenburg's self-driving bus trammed on day one
    Autonomous shuttle's second passenger trip ends with rear-end collision and a tow truck
  • Experts pour cold borscht on Farage's Russian hack claim
    Reform UK leader alleges Moscow broke into his phone and leaked £5M gift story, but security specialists await evidence
  • Logitech unveils a cushioned mouse for all-day use
    Ideal for aching palms – though only if you're right-handed
  • Big Tech extracts retirement-scale wealth from UK internet users, research shows
    Britain's 'free' internet economy is powered by invisible data extraction that feeds advertisers, AI firms, and digital platforms
  • Ucell and ZTE complete large-scale deployment of AI‑Powered green network solution in Uzbekistan
    Network-wide rollout boosts energy efficiency by 10.6%, cutting carbon emissions and operational costs without compromising user experience
  • The SaaS-pocalypse can wait, Salesforce still has customers where it wants them
    AI coding agents may make software cheaper to build, but switching off major platforms remains expensive and risky
  • HP customer claims firmware update shoved printer off support cliff
    Internal notes point to cloud connectivity woes for older OfficeJets, though company denies systemic issue
  • EU's digital sovereignty boo-boo may be the best thing to ever happen to the project
    DIY or die. Just don't let the CIA buy it
  • SaaS outfit ClickUp promises seven-figure salaries for survivors of 22 percent staff purge
    CEO jumps on the ‘We must be fit for the AI future’ bandwagon


rss: ars technica

  • Analyst on China's spent rocket stages: "Things only continue to get worse"
    Spent upper stages are the most dangerous kind of space debris.
  • Amazing interior, controversial exterior: Ferrari's first electric car
    The interior is spectacular; the exterior looks better in person than on screen.
  • Driving Porsche's most powerful car—and no, it's not a 911
    1,139 horsepower, 400 kW charging, brutally fast, and brutally expensive.
  • Citing Gandalf, Pope Leo says we must "disarm" AI
    In an age of AI, Pope looks for "artisans of hope."
  • US's big bet on quantum computing may not be entirely legal
    Deal also launched the first quantum foundry company, but is there a need for it?
  • I spent years forcing myself to finish The Witcher 3—don't repeat my mistake
    Consensus and genre labels aren't reliable predictors of what you'll enjoy.
  • Whatever the mirror test tells us, beluga whales pass it
    The white whales join the short, contested list of animals that see themselves.
  • SpaceX's Starship V3—still a work in progress—mostly successful on first flight
    SpaceX has more to prove before flying Starship all the way to low-Earth orbit.
  • Two space shuttle-era spacewalkers enter Astronaut Hall of Fame
    "Two astronauts whose careers embody excellence, leadership, and service."
  • China’s shark finning could lead to US seafood sanctions
    A formal petition to the US government calls for sanctions on Chinese seafood imports.


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