rss: npr

  • A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people in Democratic Republic of Congo
    Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC of a virus strain with no known vaccine.
  • North America poised for light display of aurora borealis
    The splashy nighttime phenomenon will be best observed on Saturday and Sunday nights
  • Timmy the humpback whale found dead off Danish coast
    A humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and controversial rescue effort after repeatedly becoming stranded off Germany's Baltic Sea coast, Danish authorities said Saturday.
  • This Republican voted to convict Trump. Now he's up for reelection. Can he survive?
    Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict President Trump. Now he's running for reelection in a race that will test Trump's hold on the GOP.
  • Elephants eat their crops. Farmers strike back. It's a war that's only getting worse
    In Sri Lanka, the islanders revere elephants. But for farmers, there's rising tension that's leading to more fatal encounters — for both humans and hungry pachyderms.
  • The townspeople of Vilseck, Germany, worry that Trump may pull out 5,000 U.S. troops
    President Trump's troop withdrawal threat rattles residents of a small Bavarian town reliant on U.S. military personnel and their families for both income and friendships built over decades.
  • Colleges got more rural students to apply. The challenge is getting them to attend
    Some of the nation's most selective institutions are slowly increasing their rural enrollment with the help of millions of dollars from a rural alumnus of the University of Chicago.
  • This Republican voted to convict Trump. Now he's up for reelection. Can he survive?
    Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict President Trump. Now he's running for reelection in a race that will test Trump's hold on the GOP.
  • Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint U.S.-Nigerian mission
    Trump announced the joint operation in Africa's most populous country in a late-night social media post. He said Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was second in command of the Islamic State group globally.
  • The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final with pop and protests
    The final of the Eurovision Contest arrives Saturday, with tight security and rainy weather failing to dent the enthusiasm of fans, or the opposition of critics who think Israel shouldn't be invited.


rss: bbc

  • Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour
    The former health secretary says there must be a 'proper contest' while Burnham says Labour needs to be 'saved from where it's been'.
  • The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice
    Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice.
  • Tens of thousands join rival marches in London
    Thirty-one arrests have been made across the Unite the Kingdom march and a pro-Palestinian protest.
  • Police pelted with bottles as Celtic fans celebrate Premiership title win
    Hoops fans gathered in Glasgow after a 3-1 win put paid to Hearts' dream of lifting the trophy.
  • Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
    Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.
  • Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
    Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.
  • I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned
    Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.
  • Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities
    Her death has sparked outrage across Australia and intense debate about disparities in society.
  • 'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors
    John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS.
  • What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada
    Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cannot wait any longer and wants the courts to decide.


rss: the register

  • 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
  • Git is unprepared for the AI coding tsunami
    An influx of agents is pushing GitHub to the brink
  • AI agents show they can create exploits, not just find vulns
    Mythos and GPT-5.5 muscle out the competition
  • LocalSend puts your sneakernet out of business
    Like AirDrop, minus the Apple lock-in
  • Microsoft puts stability in the driver's seat with new initiative
    User interface tweaks are nice, but reliable drivers matter more


rss: ars technica

  • 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.
  • Send the arXiv AI-generated slop, get a yearlong vacation from submissions
    One of the site's moderators described the new policy on social media.


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