rss: npr

  • Japan reactor restart sparks fresh fears over nuclear waste storage
    The reboot highlights a dire problem for the country's nuclear program. Japan is running out of space to store spent nuclear fuel and lacks plans for radioactive waste disposal.
  • Greetings from a Seoul museum, where Buddhist masterpieces offer calm away from city bustle
    The National Museum of Korea is home to the Room of Quiet Contemplation, which features two of South Korea's most treasured artworks: gilt-bronze bodhisattva statues from the 6th and 7th centuries.
  • U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff
    The U.S. launched air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. And, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, where tensions threaten to disrupt events.
  • How 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician
    In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the zero.
  • SpaceX is poised for blastoff with an IPO likely to break records
    Elon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, is aiming to raise $75 billion in its initial public stock offering. It's the first of a trio of mega-IPOs from AI companies expected this year.
  • From neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists
    Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery.
  • World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert
    With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started.
  • Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?
    Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national security experience and role as a Trump loyalist.
  • N.Y. and N.J. are hosting the World Cup. The real party is along the 7 train
    The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It's a way of life.
  • Morning news brief
    U.S. launches a second-round of strikes against Iran, inflation jumps to its highest level in more than three years, 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico.


rss: bbc

  • Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries
    Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.
  • El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
    An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
  • Olivia Rodrigo on heartbreak and choosing her wedding song
    The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.
  • Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
    In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.
  • Rapist jailed for trafficking and abusing girls
    Bawan Harwe is jailed for a series of child abuse offences against girls aged 12 to 16.
  • Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
    The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.
  • Dani Dyer returns to Strictly a year after pulling out with broken ankle
    "Hopefully this time around I can actually make it to week one," the TV and social media star says.
  • Donaldson tells trial letter to alleged victim 'absolutely not' about abuse
    Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
  • 'Mum was killing me': England's Rice on World Cup heat - and his sunburn
    The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.
  • Find your local World Cup hero with our postcode lookup
    Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool


rss: the register

  • OpenAI could go from AI pioneer to AI's BlackBerry, says Forrester
    As OpenAI courts investors and chases enterprise customers, Forrester says today's AI leader could become tomorrow's cautionary tale
  • Oracle's AI datacenter splurge gives investors the capex jitters
    Q4 sales climbed 21%, but Wall Street more interested in $70B buildout bill
  • Met Police joins forces with Apple to choke London's stolen phone trade
    Intelligence-sharing pact tracks kit that comes back online after being nicked
  • Malware scare keeps schoolkids home for a second day
    Great Marlow restricts network access while it investigates suspected infection
  • NS&I dangles £220K salary for CEO willing to straighten out £3B IT mess
    Comes with a corner office, government scrutiny, and the 'full-spectrum disaster' known as Project Rainbow
  • Nottingham Uni says student records raided after ShinyHunters claims cyberattack
    Crooks claim 40 GB haul as breach database pegs number of exposed email addresses at 455K
  • UK Treasury still deciding whether to show up to £1.7B ERP program it agreed to fund
    Move from Oracle put back until December following delays to Workday rollout
  • Every employee’s password was stored in a single Excel file
    The CEO thought this was the best way to deal with some email issues
  • Chinese agents caught rebuilding botnets and stirring the pot on AI datacenter debate
    PRC eyes are watching you
  • Memory and personalization make AI more likely to tell you what you want to hear
    A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, particularly for enterprise applications


rss: ars technica

  • Several things I like about macOS 27 Golden Gate that have nothing to do with AI
    AI aside, Golden Gate includes a bunch of subtle-but-helpful improvements.
  • Diabetes org apologizes for ejecting scientists over criticism of Trump
    For days after the stunning incident, the ADA had doubled-down on the choice.
  • Man sues Florida cops over arrest spurred by "93% match" in facial recognition
    Lawsuit: "Police let an error-prone AI system stand in for an investigation."
  • Logitech’s foldable mouse is for people who refuse to carry a mouse with them
    The Mobi Fold is an $80 Bluetooth mouse with a silicone-wrapped hinge.
  • Google DeepMind releases DiffusionGemma, a model that runs local AI 4x faster
    Diffusion AI is most common in image generation, but it can make text outputs much faster.
  • We managed to glean some interesting details about the Artemis III mission
    "I was on the phone with Blue Origin leadership that night, all the next day, all through the weekend."
  • Nobody needs AI to search the Internet, court says in ruling against Google
    Google AI Overview court loss in Germany could spell doom for AI search industry.
  • Cheap Iranian drone downed $25 million US Army helicopter—maybe by chance
    The US military struck Iran again after an Iranian drone’s lucky midair strike.
  • OB-GYNs release their own vaccine schedule, rejecting RFK Jr.'s meddling
    Thirteen other medical groups have already endorsed the independent schedule.
  • Valve kills its retail gift card program due to scammers
    Move also cuts off a massive market of legit users who buy cards with physical cash.


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