rss: npr

  • Why do some U.S. airports have private security, but others use TSA?
    About 20 U.S. airports rely on private security companies rather than the Transportation Security Administration to ensure that passengers and cargo comply with federal aviation safety standards.
  • 3 World Cup rivals find 'Common Ground' in a cross-border beer
    A trio of craft breweries from the global soccer event's three host nations are using the tournament to brew something increasingly rare: cross-border solidarity.
  • Could neo-Nazi youth, or 'active clubs,' have played a role in Belfast riots?
    In the wake of racist, mob violence in Northern Ireland this month, there has been a fresh round of attention on so-called "active clubs," the global network of fascist, white nationalist youth groups that center their activities around mixed martial arts.
  • Red, white and glowing blue: Trump's push for new reactors reaches the finish line
    A program initiated by the Trump administration has allowed small companies to rush their testing of several new nuclear reactor designs. Some worry that safety is being compromised.
  • People are taking allergy and heartburn pills for PMS. Could it work?
    Can the mix really help with premenstrual woes? Theoretically, the link between histamine and hormones could explain why the trendy DIY treatment seems to help some women.
  • Morning news brief
    U.S. and Iran exchange strikes over the weekend, the search for survivors continues after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Trump's immigration agenda gets boost from SCOTUS.
  • Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide
    Israel's Cabinet approved a proposal to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The step reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey.
  • Australia to double potential fines over child social media accounts
    Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from holding accounts.
  • A 'heat dome' is driving dangerous heat across the U.S. into the July 4 weekend
    Dangerous heat is expected across large swaths of the U.S. this week, according to the National Weather Service.
  • In Venezuela, silence has become a rescue tool
    In Venezuela rescue crews now stop almost everything and ask for silence so they can hear anyone still alive underneath the rubble. NPR's Eyder Peralta reports from the port city of La Guaira.


rss: bbc

  • Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
    The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.
  • The Good Life actress Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86
    The actress was known for her roles in classic British sitcoms The Good Life and To The Manor Born.
  • Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason
    Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.
  • Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-lived
    Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.
  • Michael Jackson movie becomes highest-grossing biopic of all time
    The Michael Jackson movie was questioned by critics but has been a hit with fans around the world.
  • Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers
    The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.
  • White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry
    The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.
  • British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
    The tobacco industry is grappling with declining demand for traditional cigarettes.
  • Murder accused in court over summer solstice death
    Isaac Clare-Watts was pronounced dead after police were called to the Nine Ladies Stone Circle area.
  • Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?
    New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?


rss: the register

  • UK firm bombarded debt-ridden people with 5.5M texts
    KRA Consultancy Ltd fined £300K over fake bailiff threats in 'calculated' scheme that caused 'real fear and distress'
  • Telling internet platforms where to stick public service media will serve nobody. Turn it on its head
    Show not tell makes a far finer script
  • Sysadmin broke hardware worth more than he made in a month – and lied his way out of the mess
    The alternative was paying up and moving back in with his parents
  • Malaysia ponders regulating management of IP addresses
    Wants to revive the lost art of the National Internet Registry, which APNIC has deprecated and isn’t keen to bring back
  • Australia investigating five social media giants for not enforcing ban on kids
    PLUS: Qualcomm tweaks datacenter chips for China; Japan's Air Force stretches into space; WiseTechs' woes mutiply; and more!
  • Boffins build a better pixel capable of emitting and receiving light
    Tastes great. Less filling. It's a floor wax. It's a dessert topping. Light shaping. Light sending. Why not both?
  • Portuguese bank sign's storage is about to cash out
    Time to switch back to paper and harvest that suddenly valuable RAM
  • NASA tests AI medic for astronauts too far from Earth to call a doctor
    Please state the nature of the medical emergency
  • It's looking like a hot, messy summer for security teams as AI finds countless previously hidden vulns
    Time to start praying to the goddess of wisdom and war
  • Even the Secret Service won't use company-issued phones
    Personal cell phones on protective missions, no threat detection on government-issued devices among the litany of sins


rss: ars technica

  • Why did this journal retract two 1940s papers by Max Planck?
    Clicking on the links now reveals blank pages and empty PDFs. "Intellectually, it’s not acceptable.”
  • Apple and Audi alumni have made a luxe EV based on the moon buggy
    The Amble One is a street-legal $25,000 electric buggy designed for luxury resorts.
  • South Korea plans to train entire military as "drone warriors"
    Half-million strong military will train on drones as “universal combat tool.”
  • Doctors suspected man had brain cancer. He actually had worms.
    His doctors went looking for cancer, then they saw the worms' heads.
  • Streaming services’ obnoxiously loud ads become illegal on July 1 in California
    Illinois passed a similar law, giving services more incentive to make ads less booming.
  • Russian citizens told "switch to Android" after Apple blocks key Russian apps
    Russian government lashes out at Apple's "bizarre" decisions.
  • NYT slams Microsoft for building copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI
    NYT shifts OpenAI/Microsoft copyright claims after SCOTUS ruling against Sony.
  • FCC accused of hiding Chairman Carr's messages with DOGE and Musk
    FCC refuses to provide messages, has "wasted a year" of court's time, filing says.
  • Netflix now requires every user profile to be tied to unique email address
    Update began June 15 and will no longer allow you to share your login info.
  • Antibiotic "megacluster" discovery provides new strategy to fight superbugs
    It's "an exciting advance in efforts to restock the antibiotic arsenal."


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