rss: npr

  • The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark
    U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market.
  • Cornell rape case gets special prosecutor. And, Renee Good's family sues the government
    New legal action in two closely watched cases: one at Cornell, the other over Renee Good's death. We take a closer look.
  • Why is diesel more expensive than regular gas?
    Diesel hasn't always been more expensive than other gasoline. Then in 2004, a switch happened due to air quality standards, demand, and taxes. In this week's Indicator newsletter, we dig into diesel prices, what kind of fun people are buying, and other forms of making your tax bill smaller.
  • San Francisco's car crime has plunged. How much credit does Flock deserve?
    San Francisco leaders say AI-powered cameras helped drive a dramatic decline in car crime. We examine the evidence — and whether the city can keep its high-tech dragnet without sacrificing civil liberties.
  • Failed 'torturous' execution attempt on Christa Pike reignites death penalty debate
    The botched execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike, who survived despite being subject to two doses of lethal injection on Wednesday, has reignited furious debate about the death penalty in the U.S.
  • Who uttered the phrase 'the ideological clowns are out' this week? The quiz knows
    Plus, how well do you know your pandas and fat bears?
  • The U.S. Senate is up for grabs. Can this Ohio Democrat win back working class votes?
    After 32 years in Congress, Ohio's Sherrod Brown lost his Senate seat in 2024 as many working class voters turned out for Trump. Now Brown is counting on union voters to send him back to Washington.
  • Pro-democracy activists increasingly vulnerable to authoritarian governments in Southeast Asia
    Activists across Asia are being hunted down by authoritarian governments even across international borders. Human rights groups have been warning of a "swap market" of repression in Southeast Asia.
  • After bankruptcy, he was banned from sports betting sites. Then he discovered Kalshi
    The dark side of the prediction market boom is becoming more clear: Experts say the sites have become go-to outlets for gambling addicts to relapse as the companies avoid state consumer protections.
  • The family of Renee Good files lawsuits over her death during Minneapolis ICE raids
    The fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration agent last January in Minneapolis set off a firestorm of protests around the U.S. Her family is speaking out for the first time.


rss: bbc

  • School protests send shivers down French government's spine
    A movement that started nearly two weeks ago has spread, and in France young people on the streets spells trouble, writes Hugh Schofield.
  • Watch: 'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot
    He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot.
  • Woman who killed abusive partner has murder conviction overturned
    The Court of Appeal ruled that jurors were misdirected on Julie Ann McIlwaine's loss of control defence to the killing of James Joseph Crossley.
  • Tories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conference
    The party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election.
  • Dolly Parton sings Jolene in Welsh in recording released after her death
    Parton's niece Jada Star and Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis say the country artist was proud to sing in Welsh.
  • What does Man City guilty verdict mean for their squad?
    BBC Sport looks at how Manchester City's guilty verdict will affect their existing players' futures and the club's dealings in the transfer market.
  • Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says
    Pike’s lawyers have asked for her death sentence to be commuted following the botched execution.
  • K-pop giants Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting the Grammys
    Stray Kids become the second major act to withdraw from the Grammys over the new best Asian Pop award.
  • 'It could cost me £10k but I need the money now': Why Gen Z are opting out of pensions
    A growing number of people are opting out of these schemes due to cost-of-living pressures.
  • Cornell students gather to voice anger over alleged gang rape investigation
    Students tell the BBC that the tension on campus has become palpable since allegations from 2024 resurfaced.


rss: the register

  • OpenAI shows three staff the door over alleged information misuse
    Two safety researchers and a program manager dismissed, company denies retaliation for raising concerns
  • Nvidia debuts $4,999 DGX Spark with half the RAM and storage, amid memory crunch
    Meanwhile 128 GB version jumps to $6,950, nearly 75% above its launch price
  • Excel Canvas offers to turn your workbook into the boss's next report
    Copilot builds charts and metrics from spreadsheet data, with automatic refreshes when the numbers change
  • Teen suspected of running KillSec ransomware group as cops seize servers, arrest three
    Operation KillSwitch takes over leak site holding at least 110 TB of stolen data
  • Once a $35 computer, the 2 GB Raspberry Pi 4 now costs $67.50
    Pi 5 also gets a $12.50 bump as customers urged to consider older models or less RAM
  • Fortinet sounds the alarm over actively exploited FortiMail zero-day
    No login required, exploitation underway, and some admins are still waiting for patches
  • UK spending watchdog opens investigation into Capita's pension fiasco
    Outsourcer admits service remains below expectations after missed recovery deadline
  • Met Police suspends use of phone-hacking software over Russian links
    Scotland Yard hits pause after US prosecutors trace supposedly American tech back to Moscow
  • Flight delayed? So are these codec updates
    A slice of Bolivian bork at Alcantarí International Airport
  • Techie was stung by a wasp, held overnight by Chinese police, then trapped in a 13-hour meeting
    Sales calls can be even nastier than support calls


rss: ars technica

  • TCL is right to question Samsung’s use of the term “Mini LED”
    Can it be Mini LED without a FALD backlight?
  • Venus' mysterious haze is actually cosmic dust
    A physical model show that iron dust and sulfuric acid create the right properties.
  • SpaceX describes surgical intervention before launch of latest crew mission
    With Crew-13, Jessica Watkins became the first Black woman to lead a mission into space.
  • Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
    It has been a bad month for federal government cybersecurity.
  • Judge dismisses Chegg and Penske antitrust lawsuits targeting Google AI search
    The court acknowledges AI search comes with consequences, but it's not an antitrust issue.
  • Can good design stop content creators from having sex in robotaxis?
    Autonomous vehicle designers have to worry about riders getting frisky in public.
  • Marvel releases one last VisionQuest trailer
    "This is a fight I likely won't win. We have said goodbye before. But remember, family is forever."
  • Memory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028
    Prices for memory sold for 2027 "are much higher than 2026 prices."
  • Florida cops say they don't know who owns 11 unpermitted Flock cameras
    Floridians alarmed by 14 mysterious Flock cameras; 11 have no clear owner.
  • With most information hidden, the game Stratego had stumped AI—until now
    Adding in a second neural network that guesses the identity of hidden pieces was key.


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