rss: npr

  • Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her
    Stepping in as acting secretary is GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma who Trump said had "Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda."
  • Can a digital tablet cut back a country's overuse of antibiotics?
    Overprescribing antibiotics breeds antibiotic resistance. A new tool aims to lower a notably high rate of such prescriptions in Rwanda.
  • They were led off course in a big race. But a fix is more complicated than prize money
    Top finishers in the Atlanta half marathon are calling for U.S. track officials to ensure that Jess McClain and two other athletes aren't excluded from the world championships because of an error.
  • A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse
    Since receiving presidential pardons, dozens of former Capitol rioters have gotten into more legal trouble. In Florida, Andrew Paul Johnson was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse.
  • President Trump, Pam Bondi sued over sale of TikTok assets
    The case accuses the Trump administration of ignoring legislation designed to stop the spread of Chinese propaganda — and instead helping to broker a partial sale to businessmen close to Trump.
  • A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war
    The Spanish government reiterated it would not let U.S. forces use two joint military bases in Spain as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran escalates, widening a rift with the Trump administration.
  • House to vote on Trump's war powers. And, Minnesota sues over halted Medicaid funding
    The House is set to vote today on whether to constrain President Trump's authority to continue to wage war on Iran. And, Minnesota sues the Trump administration over halted Medicaid funding.
  • U.S.-Israeli strikes continue across Iran; Iranian drones hit Azerbaijan
    The U.S. and Israel say they conducted new strikes inside Iran overnight, targeting ballistic missile launchers. Iran claims it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf.
  • In lawsuit, Minnesota accuses Trump administration of 'weaponizing' Medicaid funding
    The federal government said the state should do more to fight fraud and is holding back funds. Minnesota officials say the attack is unfair as the state's fraud rate is well below national averages.
  • Wall Street is betting on tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
    When the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's tariffs, it left importers wondering how long they'd have to wait to get their money back. Hedge funds are offering to help out.


rss: bbc

  • PM stands by decision not to join strikes on Iran and sends more jets to Qatar
    The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".
  • Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
    Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
  • Iran school and nearby military base struck multiple times, satellite image reveals
    Iranian authorities say the attack, which took place on Saturday, killed 168 people.
  • Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic
    Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.
  • Failed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave UK
    The home secretary says the "incentives" will deliver a "significant saving to the taxpayer".
  • Covid inquiry chair defends £200m cost and four-year process on final day
    Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost.
  • UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices
    Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.
  • Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
    The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.
  • Rabies death could change disease notification period
    Doctors treating Yvonne Ford struggled to diagnose her before being told about holiday dog scratch.
  • Police sell crime-fighting tuk-tuks after two years at £28,000 loss
    They were bought to fight crime on the streets - but after two years were sold for only £6k.


rss: the register

  • Iran intelligence backdoored US bank, airport, software outfit networks

    MOIS-linked MuddyWater crew has a new, custom implant

    An Iranian cyber crew believed to be part of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) has been embedded in multiple US companies' networks - including a bank, software firm, and airport, among others - since the beginning of February, with more activity in the days following the US and Israeli military strikes, according to security researchers.…

  • Munificent 7 vow to spare US households from AI's rising energy costs

    Bit tricky enforcing this. What's the penalty if they go up anyway?

    Seven of the top US AI companies and hyperscalers have officially agreed to protect American consumers from price hikes due to datacenter energy and infrastructure increases caused by the AI build boom.…

  • You can power a G-Wiz EV with 500 vapes, and this YouTuber proved it

    You made a time machine vapemobile ... out of a Delorean G-Wiz?

    The world would be a better place if all of us were as willing to upcycle as aggressively as YouTuber Chris Doel, who has demonstrated that batteries from 500 disposable vapes can actually power one of the UK's most famous electric vehicles. …

  • Document Foundation urges EU to ditch Excel lock-in for cybersecurity law consultation

    LibreOffice steward says Commish undermines its own standards by asking for feedback via Excel spreadsheet

    The Document Foundation has taken a swipe at the European Commission over its consultation on guidance for the EU's Cyber Resilience Act – because the feedback template is only available as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.…

  • Congress puts the ISS on life support until 2032, orders Moon base plan

    Authorization Act seeks to keep lights on until commercial stations are ready

    The NASA Authorization Act of 2026 has been approved, and alongside a directive for NASA to establish a permanent Moon base, the legislation includes language extending the International Space Station to 2032.…

  • Office EU waves sovereignty flag with a familiar stack under the bonnet

    Euro productivity suite appears to be hosted Nextcloud and Collabora Online

    In the battle of the online office suites, a new contender has entered the ring... but under the wrestler's mask, we think there may be a familiar face.…

  • Trump administration spoiling for a fight over global satellite regulations

    FCC not pleased about EU space tech reqs to enter Common market, among other things

    Updated The US government is consulting with the telecoms industry about "reciprocity" in satellite services, in a move that could see another dispute erupt with the European Union over regulations.…

  • npmx package browser released as alpha to fix pain of using npmjs

    Project initiated by Nuxt lead Daniel Roe attracts wide support thanks to multiple issues with the official interface

    A new browser for the npm registry has launched in alpha, following grassroots demand for an alternative to the official npmjs.com interface.…

  • Microsoft Copilot to hijack your browser... for your own convenience

    Embeds Edge into AI assistant, ignores questions about opt-in

    Microsoft is rolling out a Copilot update to Windows Insiders that embeds web browsing directly into the assistant, opening links in a side panel rather than launching your default browser.…

  • UK watchdog eyes Meta's smart glasses after workers say they 'see everything'

    Contractors tasked with improving AI reportedly had access to intimate footage captured through wearables

    Britain's privacy watchdog is asking questions about Meta's AI-powered smart glasses after reports that human contractors reviewing recordings from the devices were exposed to extremely private moments captured by unsuspecting users.…



rss: ars technica

  • The Boys S5 trailer tees up a bloody final season
    "My power is absolute. At heights no one ever dreamed of. But I have a bigger destiny."
  • Trump gets data center companies to pledge to pay for power generation
    With no enforcement and questionable economics, it may not make a difference.
  • Nerve damage, energy management, and Apple TV: F1 in 2026 starts today
    Drivers aren't happy about energy management, and one team won't finish the race.
  • Lanterns teaser swaps superhero hijinks for gritty realism
    DC's Green Lantern is reimagined as part True Detective, part Slow Horses, and we're here for it.
  • Congress extends ISS and tells NASA to get moving on private space stations
    "We were happy to see the renewed commitment to transition from the ISS."
  • Musk testifies tweet that led to $44 billion lawsuit "may not have been my wisest"
    Elon Musk takes the stand in a San Francisco courtroom.
  • macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 update will "upgrade" your M5's CPU to new "super" cores
    In otherwise minor software update, macOS now uses M5's new nomenclature.
  • TerraPower gets OK to start construction of its first nuclear plant
    Plant won't be done until 2030 at the earliest, and it still needs an operating license.
  • Space Command chief throws cold water on the question of UAPs in space
    "I am not aware of anything that is extraterrestrial, other than comets and things like that."
  • Large genome model: Open source AI trained on trillions of bases
    System can identify genes, regulatory sequences, splice sites, and more.


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