rss: npr

  • Extreme heat on Independence Day will be America's new normal, experts say
    In cities across the U.S., parades were canceled and events were delayed because of the heat. Meanwhile, emergency rooms saw a high number of people with heat-related illnesses.
  • This World Cup marks end of era for Ronaldo and other soccer greats
    Some of the greatest footballers of a generation played their final World Cup match this summer.
  • USA set to take on Belgium in World Cup amid Trump red card controversy
    Ahead of this evening's World Cup match between the U.S. and Belgium, the drama about the eligibility of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun continues to swirl following his red card in the previous match.
  • Supreme Court lets Texas restrict minors' access to app stores for the time being
    Texas' App Store Accountability Act requires minors to have their parents' permission to download most apps. The Supreme Court says the law can go into effect as lawsuits continue in lower courts.
  • Graham Platner faces growing calls to withdraw following allegation of sexual assault
    The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as "categorically untrue."
  • Man sues DHS after agents tracked him down for sending a scathing email to ICE
    Federal agents tried to track David Streever to his home and hotel, and left him a warning notice that a critical email he sent the former head of ICE may have been illegal. Now he's suing.
  • Militant LGBTQ+ rights group 'the Lavender Panthers' was founded on this day in 1973
    "Reverend Ray" Broshears founded the queer vigilante group the Lavender Panthers in 1973. The group's impact is still felt today.
  • Historic World Cup furor at 'incomprehensible' FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play
    The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium's statement came just 11 hours before kickoff in Seattle. European soccer body UEFA criticizes FIFA's "incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision."
  • Trump, Mamdani give contrasting July 4th speeches. And, U.S. faces Belgium in World Cup
    For the nation's 250th birthday, President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani had opposing visions of America. And, the U.S. and Belgium face off today in the FIFA World Cup.
  • Hate food waste? 7 creative ways to turn your leftovers into a new meal
    We asked our audience to share their favorite go-to recipes for leftovers. Here are seven dishes — like stuffed peppers and a biryani casserole — that can help you use up all your fridge scraps.


rss: bbc

  • Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino
    After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.
  • World Cup fans react to Balogun's one-game ban suspension
    The USA star striker will be available to play at today's match against Belgium after President Trump called Fifa for his ban to be reviewed.
  • Phone contract comparisons 'amounted to mis-selling' student loans, MPs say
    A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.
  • Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry will not stay there despite his team announcing he would
    Royal sources say the Duke of Sussex had not responded to the offer of accommodation at a Royal residence by the deadline last week.
  • Consultants in England vote in favour of NHS strikes
    The senior doctors in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.
  • Amber heat-health alerts issued as UK could see 10 consecutive days of temperatures over 30C
    Temperatures in the UK could reach above 30C for 10 consecutive days during the third heatwave of the summer
  • Chris Mason: Accusations around Farage leave him looking vulnerable to his rivals
    The Reform UK leader is in the news and at the heart of the headlines are questions about power, transparency and money.
  • Britain's Arthur Fery reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals in history-making match
    Arthur Fery's outstanding Wimbledon run continues as he beats Grigor Dimitrov in five thrilling sets to become the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.
  • Coach told FA footballer Maddy Cusack was a liar, inquest into her death hears
    Jonathan Morgan says she left out detail about their relationship when speaking to her family.
  • Top Boy actor tells rape trial that encounter was consensual
    Micheal Ward, who denies the charges, tells a jury he thought they were "having a great time".


rss: the register

  • Boffins bet on quantum computers, AI supers to solve fusion fuel dilemma
    Department of Energy, Cleveland Clinic, and IBM simulate a soup of molten salts and techno babble in pursuit of tritium
  • Software engineers can still rake in big bucks by working for fast-growing companies
    AI's impact on tech business is complicated
  • Madlad builds homebrew GPU using 8,192 RISC-V chips
    The next version will have 32,000 MCUs
  • GitHub cuts short offer to burn repos on CD after mockery ensues
    A purported jab of Sony’s physical media phase-out blows up on GitHub itself.
  • EU urged to act after Pegasus infects phone of spyware inquiry MEP
    Campaigners demand investigation and long-delayed action on PEGA Committee recommendations
  • Samsung floats 2028 launch for seaborne datacenter
    Korean megacorp sets itself a target date to commercialize watery server farm concept
  • Microsoft says the world is changing faster than it can keep up as it guts commercial, Xbox teams
    Xbox chief says company can't afford to mistake longevity for inevitability
  • AMD’s Ryzen AI Halo makes local AI look easy, but at $4K, easy doesn't come cheap
    128 GB of memory! In this economy?
  • Europe's new import rules are coming for your bargains
    Good news if you're an OEM printer maker, EU retail biz, or a customs official... but hobbyists and others less pleased
  • Even banks and hyperscalers are now sounding the alarm about the AI bubble
    Oracle's down more than 40% this month, the BIS thinks AI could destroy the economy, and we've got the Kettle on for a chat about the whole mess


rss: ars technica

  • FCC to end Biden-era rule that forces ISPs to list all their fees
    FCC to let ISPs stop listing all passthrough fees, give single "up to" price.
  • Kremlin suspected of flying drones over Europe using Russian shadow fleet
    Drone intruders that possibly flew from Russian ships showed Europe isn’t ready.
  • What is the oldest American object ever launched into space?
    From a Revolutionary War flag to the Statue of Liberty...
  • NRC is (sort of) getting rid of "as low as reasonably achievable" standard
    Its issues with current nuclear safety standards are termed semantic, not physical.
  • Katalyst's satellite rescue mission is now in pursuit of NASA's Swift
    It will take several weeks for the Link spacecraft to rendezvous with NASA's Swift observatory.
  • Secret Claude tracker shocks users after Anthropic’s anti-surveillance stance
    Anthropic accused of spying on users; engineer says “experiment” is over.
  • The incredible shrinking Xbox: Five studios, 3,200 employees let go
    Move affects ~20% of the gaming division, which will refocus on its biggest franchises.
  • F1 in Britain: Automated software to blame for crushing expectations
    Sometimes races finish behind a safety car, but it's not always satisfying.
  • There were not one, but two asteroid encounters this weekend
    The Torifune asteroid turns out to be shaped like a peanut.
  • UK regulator warns of "arms race" to keep up with AI use in financial services
    FCA official makes case for greater powers for watchdog as millions use technology for personal finance decisions.


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