rss: npr

  • Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
    The DRC has improved testing capacity for Ebola, with two facilities operating in or near the epicenter. But this still may not be enough to keep up with a rapidly expanding disease.
  • Socioeconomic factors are becoming 'biologically embedded' in children's brains
    A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain development.
  • White House response to hantavirus and Ebola contrasts with COVID criticisms
    The administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans who catch Ebola from returning home for treatment.
  • Taiwan opposition leader says Xi meeting avoided 'reunification' talk
    Cheng's comments come as Taiwan awaits approval on a $14 billion arms package from the U.S., and as uncertainty lingers over Washington's long-term commitment to the island's defense.
  • 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 sixth and seventh 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.


rss: bbc

  • Healey quits as defence secretary in row over military spending
    He says a defence funding plan "falls well short", as Sir Keir Starmer insists he will keep the UK safe.
  • Child-rape sentence reignites scrutiny of UK high street mini-marts
    Rapist Bawan Harwe lured underage girls back to his flat with the promise of free vapes and cash.
  • 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.
  • Dozens of children put at risk after gender care failures at GP clinic, inquiry finds
    A safety inquiry into the WellBN clinic in Brighton found 78 children were potentially harmed after being given gender medication without proper checks.
  • 'Mum was killing me': England's Declan Rice on sunburn for his World Cup photoshoot
    The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.
  • The rise and rise of 'Meatball' McGinn
    John McGinn was a boy from Clydebank with a "big, round head" and bigger dreams. Scotland's World Cup opener marks a new high in a storybook career.
  • World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans
    A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.
  • 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
  • Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers
    It is a dilemma plenty of fans in the UK will have - and we are giving you the chance to follow the World Cup without spoilers.
  • Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him
    The defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands.


rss: the register

  • ShinyHunters claims it hacked 100 orgs by exploiting an Oracle PeopleSoft 0-day
    University of Nottingham is first of many, Shiny tells The Reg
  • Google's new open-weights model brings image-generation tricks to AI text generation
    Language model builds on diffusion tech to boost output performance by up to 4x, claims Chocolate Factory
  • Microsoft's worst 'Nightmare' unleashes BitLocker bypass 0-day
    Another day, another Windows exploit code
  • Hand-cranked AI box lets you get a workout while you wait for answers
    We're all familiar with AI cranks by now, but what about crank-powered AIs?
  • Graviton 5 impresses, but please, for the love of all that's holy, stop calling them 'AI chips'
    AWS better at running chip fabs than their mouths
  • ZTE wins three Selular Award 2026 honors for AI-powered network innovation
    PARTNER CONTENT: Recognized for breakthrough achievements in FWA, Network Ecosystem, and Native AI Baseband, ZTE solidifies its role as a key driver of Indonesia’s 5G-Advanced and AI economic growth
  • Trump phone has HTC guts. Tremendous guts. The best guts
    iFixit teardown reveals two-year-old, mid-range, Chinese Android
  • VRChat says somebody faked a breach notice with the Maine AG's office
    'We have no reason to believe that our data or systems have been compromised. We are in the process of contacting the Maine Attorney General's office to have this removed.'
  • Cost per sample? Try cost per attempt
    PARTNER CONTENT Your genomics pipeline is probably failing 30% of the time and you're paying for all of it
  • Apple gives Mac devs a WSL-ish thing to call their own
    Persistent containers promise native tooling and strong isolation, though docs, features, and memory handling need polish


rss: ars technica

  • After nearly breaking, NASA's Deep Space Network "worked well" on Artemis II
    "Some missions are using more than what their paperwork would say."
  • F1 teams spend millions on their simulators—what makes them different?
    Latency, bandwidth, and fidelity all matter when you're chasing milliseconds.
  • Did Iron Age Britons remove brains of the dead?
    Archaeologists found apparent scrape marks inside a skull; long bones may have been sharpened into tools.
  • "This cannot continue": Xbox leaders lay out "hard truths" behind sagging brand
    Brutal self-assessment paints a picture of a Microsoft gaming division in crisis.
  • Alaskans will be flying blind after NSF decommissions ocean monitoring network
    Alaska's multibillion-dollar fishing industry and vulnerable coastal communities at risk.
  • The first complex cells had genes from a complex mix of species
    Our ancestors' genomes were built through successive waves of gene transfers.
  • 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.


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