rss: npr

  • OPINION: Trump's U.N. speech, a stark contrast with past presidents
    President Donald Trump mused openly before the United Nations about whether he should annihilate Iran. It's a stark contrast to how his predecessors have spoken about wielding US military power.
  • Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected
    In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.
  • The AI safety debate is confusing. Here's our guide to the different factions
    The battle over AI's promise and perils is not a clash between two opposing sides, but a debate among a range of competing voices and ideologies. Here is a guide to who's who in that debate.
  • The U.S. has more thalidomide survivors than the government admits
    In the 1950s and 1960s, doctors gave the drug thalidomide to pregnant patients without telling them — and without FDA approval. Now those patients' children want recognition.
  • Meal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts?
    Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it.
  • Pope warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip
    Pope Leo XIV has warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity. He raises concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear arms, and human rights during his visit to France.
  • Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as first major signs of nor'easter take shape
    Thousands are without power on the U.S. East Coast, while roads are flooding in some coastal New Jersey communities.
  • CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction
    The White House has signaled that CNN will be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump's Saturday trip in the latest media restriction in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications.
  • Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map
    The ruling is a defeat for Republicans seeking to give their party an edge in the midterms for control of the House. It means voters will face a different map than the one used in the primaries.
  • The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño
    The Pacific Ocean has had an unusual number of storms this year, while the Atlantic hasn't recorded a single full-blown hurricane. Scientists point to an exceptionally strong El Niño.


rss: bbc

  • Man City legal fight could spiral out of control, former Premier League club executive warns
    Christian Purslow's comments come after Manchester City was found guilty of dozens of financial rule charges brought by the Premier League.
  • Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
    Asked about the Iranian proposal, a US official told the BBC "constructive discussions" were taking place through mediators.
  • Rayner criticises visa rule proposals ahead of Labour conference
    The housing secretary says the government's plans to change wait times for permanent residency are unfair because they "change the goalposts".
  • How long can Labour's feel-good factor last?
    The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.
  • Met to re-examine CCTV from Jill Dando murder case
    Police are reviewing footage of a man at Putney Bridge station after the Crimewatch presenter was shot in 1999.
  • Republic of Ireland news conference delayed before controversial Israel game
    The Republic of Ireland delay the pre-match news conference planned for Sunday's Uefa Nations League game against Israel in Hungary - a fixture campaigners have called on them to boycott.
  • Bangkok declares disaster as heavy rains spark flooding
    Days of near continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital.
  • How the bare nails trend became a class issue
    Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems?
  • Your child has left home. Here's why it's time to stop checking up on them
    Parents say social media groups and tracking apps are feeding their anxiety about children who have recently gone to uni.
  • Murder or medical mix-up? New questions in the case of killer nurse Colin Norris
    A BBC podcast reveals a scenario in which the nurse's murders may never have taken place at all.


rss: the register

  • How Samsung turned months of inactivity into a very attention-seeking smartphone
    Your spare Android won’t come back to life in a hurry but – like neglected PCs – it really should
  • Space Jam: UK debuts space squadron to protect satellites
    Number III Space Effects Squadron likely to use electronic warfare rather than lobbing missiles at hostile orbiting threats
  • Valen creator drives 'Golden Spike' to connect new languages with Rust
    An experiment is afoot to sidestep C as the language of interoperability with Rust
  • Microsoft cells out, crams multiple values into Excel boxes
    Once a single-scalar home, spreadsheet cells are being redeveloped to handle many tenants
  • Uncle Sam coughs up $1.9B for grid upgrades as datacenters hit a power wall
    Better conductors and improved sensing capabilities expected to unlock at least 23 gigawatts of additional capacity
  • Fake Google Security Team ad says 'no script reading' in voice phishing - then prints the script
    More mockery and memes from the Dark Web Roast
  • New software dependency validation process increases speeds by 54x
    Overhead reduced by as much as 99.7%
  • ShinyHunters tells The Reg: We hacked the FBI to 'protect our business'
    Data theft and extortion biz, that is
  • Google-backed energy outfit brings 33 MW of 4 GW geothermal potential online in Utah
    Fervo Energy aims to have 100 MW online by New Year and half a gigawatt by 2028
  • Crooks use fake desktop apps to fool HR staff into giving them remote access
    Nothing in the attack chain screams malicious software, except none of the impersonated HR and payroll providers actually offers a desktop app


rss: ars technica

  • Can Trump ever be wrong? His pick to lead FDA refused to say.
    Heidi Overton faced questions focused on vaccines, birth control, and vapes.
  • Court rules Pentagon can blacklist Anthropic for refusing to enable Claude features
    "Overly constrained AI models" could cause military operations to fail, judges say.
  • Tesla workers balk at training Optimus humanoid robots as replacements
    Despite challenges, Tesla aims for 1,000 Optimus robots per week by end of 2026.
  • Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what?
    Ads appearing all over the Internet are trying to scam people.
  • Review: The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple's coolest smartphone (but only literally)
    Better thermals and battery life make this iterative update nicer to use.
  • AI was supposed to hit new grads hard. So far, unemployment data says otherwise.
    "There is no evidence of any significant, widespread displacement or reduction in hiring.”
  • Paramount/WBD merger conditions give the public "virtually nothing," judge is told
    US judge reviews deal with California, says it must not be result of collusion.
  • Is solar's growth finally slowing in the US?
    Renewables easily cover changes in US demand, which is rising by 2% in 2026.
  • Microsoft stops insisting you need a "Copilot+ PC"
    Microsoft's new Surface laptops forgo Copilot+ PC branding.
  • After seven years, a spacecraft company is releasing its Otters into the wild
    "There is always a tension that comes with seeing the first of anything fly."


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