rss: npr

  • Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding 12 others
    One of Ukraine's largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local authorities said Sunday.
  • One clinic tracks the heavy toll Trump's immigration crackdown takes on mental health
    Zocalo Health, a clinic in Los Angeles, screens all its patients for depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. It documented a marked increase in those conditions since ICE enforcement actions began.
  • The foreign fighters who helped topple Assad — and why China worries about them
    Thousands of Uyghurs became key fighters against Syria's Assad regime. For the first time, they agreed to be interviewed. NPR spent weeks with some of them to understand why they fled China for Syria.
  • How a CEO and Trump donor is weaponizing tariffs against his rivals
    Cambria CEO Marty Davis has successfully asked the U.S. government to put tariffs on quartz. His business competitors are crying foul.
  • New burn bans and Trump's battle with immigration and DEI are impacting forest fires
    Firefighters say setting fires on purpose is one of the best  ways to protect against massive wildfires later. But the Trump administration is banning or stalling preventative burning across the U.S.
  • New York Magazine reviewing work of writer facing plagiarism allegations
    The high-profile writer, who has written a forthcoming book about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is being investigated by the magazine after being called out for copying the work of other writers.
  • Louisiana senator who voted to convict Trump loses Republican primary
    Sen. Bill Cassidy is one of few remaining Republican senators who voted to convict President Trump after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Trump endorsed his opponent, Rep. Julia Letlow.
  • Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor to win the Preakness
    It's the colt's first victory of the year. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo's exit from the race left the field of 14 horses wide open to contest the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
  • Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win
    Bulgaria was not among the favorites to win. But performer Dara's catchy, banging anthem bested 24 other nations at the 70th edition of the international singing extravaganza.
  • World Health Organization declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency
    Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC of a virus strain with no known vaccine.


rss: bbc

  • Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
    Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".
  • The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?
    Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?
  • Forty-three arrests after £4.5m police operation to keep rival London protests apart
    Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.
  • 'Look Mum, one point': How the UK keeps getting Eurovision wrong
    After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.
  • How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
    An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
  • Saturday Night Live UK has (mostly) won over a sceptical crowd
    Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn - but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive.
  • 'Half the month I want to live, the other I want to die': The hidden condition affecting 1m women
    Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.
  • He paid £700 to skip the driving test queue. Now the system is changing
    The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.
  • This new Irish trad band haven't released a record - but could be the next big thing
    The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.
  • Why international tourists are turning away from India's party capital
    Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.


rss: the register

  • Agent harnesses, like OpenClaw, are changing how we build and run AI models
    Ride your bots further by putting them in a harness
  • Enough with the AI FOMO, go slow-mo, says Domo CDO
    You're not the only one annoyed by the hype
  • Classic 7 is Windows 10 LTSC cosplaying as Windows 7
    Uncanny rebuild resurrects the 2009 desktop, complete with support, updates, and licensing questions
  • Wanted: Digital chief for England's schools. Must enjoy data, AI, and concrete problems
    Are you ready to RAAC?
  • AI-generated code is 'pain waiting to happen'
    The boom is piling up technical debt, warns Lightrun's Moshe Sambol
  • Cloud-managed earbuds sound strange - as a concept, and on a plane
    The Register tests Dell’s first attempt at outplaying Apple’s AirPods
  • Europe built sovereign clouds to escape US control. Then forgot about the processors
    Intel ME and AMD PSP: The silicon layer nobody certifies
  • One in seven Brits swapped their GP for ChatGPT, study finds
    Patients are using chatbots for medical advice, while the NHS is still debating where AI belongs
  • Google reimburses Register sources who were victims of API fraud
    But it's holding fast on auto-expanding customers' budgets
  • Datacenters slurping up so much juice they boosted prices 75% in largest US energy market
    BYO power for AI bit barns may be the best way to ease the problem, says energy watchdog


rss: ars technica

  • A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease
    Researchers are testing CAR T cell therapy as a way to reset the immune system.
  • The US is betting on AI to catch insider trading in prediction markets
    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission wants us to know it's taking this very seriously.
  • Russia pressures university students to become wartime drone pilots
    Universities promise no frontline duty and perks if students enlist in military.
  • Anthropic’s $1.5B copyright settlement is getting messy as judge delays approval
    Lawyers accused of rushing historic settlement to seize $320 million in fees.
  • US hantavirus case was false positive; outbreak cases drop from 11 to 10
    WHO announced today that the operation to safely transfer passengers is complete.
  • Review: Good Omens finale (mostly) sticks the landing
    Truncated third season feels rushed, but also gives us a fitting end to a love story for the ages.
  • Solar power production undercut by coal pollution
    Each year, some of the power solar could have produced is blocked by aerosols.
  • Weather-monitoring firm hangs dark cloud over customers’ heads by forcing new app
    Newer AcuRite Now app lacks some features but has a subscription option.
  • Three's a party: US, China, and now Russia are on the prowl in GEO
    Instead of running silent and deep, most satellites easily stand out against the blackness of space.
  • Ebola outbreak with uncommon strain erupts in Congo and Uganda; 65 deaths
    WHO learned of potential cases May 5; US CDC said it just heard about it yesterday.


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