rss: npr

  • This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work
    A GE Appliances plant in rural northwest Georgia was short hundreds of workers amid COVID-19. A flexible work option where some workers can sign up for shifts through an app has eased the pain.
  • Morning news brief
    Trump says ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over, pressure mounts for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race, IOC opens door for Russian athletes to compete in 2028 Games.
  • Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor
    Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she'll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced Tuesday to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement.
  • Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after U.S. strikes
    The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict.
  • Reigning champion Argentina escapes with remarkable World Cup victory over Egypt
    Egypt was leading late, up 2-0. The Argentinians looked beaten. But they fought and fought and fought. Scoring one goal, then another to equalize. And, finally, a third to advance to the quarterfinal.
  • International Olympic Committee lifts Russia suspension ahead of 2028 LA Games
    The International Olympic Committee advised sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
  • New lawsuit alleges U.S. shared asylum application details with Iran
    A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration is divulging details of Iranian asylum seekers to the government of Iran.
  • There's no treatment designed for the Ebola strain ravaging DRC. But now there's hope
    The strain of the virus that's responsible for the current outbreak has no specific treatments or preventive measures. Three new clinical trials could provide possible breakthroughs.
  • Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault. And, NATO summit begins
    Graham Platner is facing calls to end his bid for U.S. Senate in Maine after a woman accused him of sexual assault. And, Trump made his dissatisfaction with NATO clear ahead of its summit this week.
  • Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation
    Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after Politico reported an allegation of sexual assault. Platner has denied the claim.


rss: bbc

  • Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
    The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".
  • Amber heat health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
    Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.
  • Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts
    Millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period, the regulator says.
  • Tom Holland on how getting Odyssey role was 'a real pinch-me moment'
    The Spider-Man star and other cast members talk about the hotly anticipated Christopher Nolan movie.
  • Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.
  • Extreme marine heatwave expected for parts of UK with risk to sea life, Met Office warns
    Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.
  • International manhunt after mother and two children found dead at home
    Bedfordshire Police says it believes the suspect officers are looking for has left the country.
  • The housing revolution that may create new problems
    The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated
  • 'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again
    It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match.
  • Dubai and Egypt package holidays cheaper to lure customers back
    Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.


rss: the register

  • NHS told to show its working on Palantir platform benefits
    Campaigners say ministers repeated claims about FDP despite an admission that the data does not prove cause and effect
  • AI's biggest challenge is not compute - it's data storage
    SPONSORED FEATURE: As AI evolves from novelty to autonomy, the real bottleneck isn't processing power—it's where to put all that data.
  • AI is becoming a bargain hunter's market, with a few luxury models on top
    Inference is become a commodity except for frontier models
  • Media Over QUIC can scale real-time streaming and carry the world's vids
    The low latency of WebRTC, the scalability of DASH, and perhaps no need for CDNs
  • Microsoft intros tech that rebuilds dead PCs without requiring local copies of Windows
    No USB stick required if your Win 11 box has a pulse and a network driver
  • Windows is watching: Anti-piracy tool fingers Scattered Spider suspect
    Along with other telemetry, Windows GDID makes online activity more traceable
  • Avoid AI atrophy - new tool promises to reverse vibe coding skills decay
    Want big muscles? Keep working out. Want big coding skillsets? Flex your dev skills with the Atrophy CLI app before they wither away
  • GitHub AI agent leaks private repos when asked nicely
    Per usual, there's no fix - or even any documentation - for GitLost
  • South Korean chip startup FuriosaAI invades European datacenters
    RNGD accelerators land in Equinix's Lisbon DCs
  • CAI cloud worm gives competitors' malware the boot, then steals secrets and mines for coin
    Dog-eat-dog world for credential-stealing attackers


rss: ars technica

  • Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets
    "HalluSquatting" weaponizes LLMs' inability to say "I don't know."
  • Michigan sees explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite with over 700 cases
    Cases have risen quickly as officials are working to identify a common source.
  • Data centers’ energy demand threatens Trump’s “Made in America” plan
    Squeeze on Rust Belt electricity bills threatens Trump’s manufacturing plan.
  • Surprisingly large number of people may have marker for tick-linked meat allergy
    There's still a slew of questions about why some people develop alpha-gal syndrome.
  • SCOTUS lets Texas enforce app store law that Big Tech calls "censorship regime"
    Texas win at 5th Circuit left in place as attempts to overturn age law continue.
  • Bethesda, id Software reportedly hit hard by Microsoft layoffs
    As much as 50 percent of some teams affected by reductions, and more could be coming.
  • Google's Pixel 11 launch event is set for August 12, with possible price increases
    Google's new phones could feature glowing LEDs and higher price tags.
  • The Weather Channel increases streaming subscription prices by up to $20
    Livestreaming the channel through its app now starts at $5 per month.
  • The Nintendo Switch's days are numbered—but what is that number?
    Ars analysis suggests the 9-year-old console could keep selling for years.
  • This race car is made from plant fibers, volcanoes, ... and seawater?
    The T70S can be eligible for racing events or built to be road-legal.


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