rss: npr

  • Brazil's big political rematch: What to know
    Four years after President Lula narrowly defeated Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil is back at the ballot box. This time, Lula faces Bolsonaro's son, Flávio, in a high-stakes rematch.
  • As Trump's proposed arch looms over D.C., protesters pin their hopes on the midterms
    Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their hopes lie primarily in a lawsuit and next month's midterms.
  • Germany's political center fights for relevance after far-right and far-left gains
    Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left. Today's weak coalitions, political fragmentation and dire economy echo a past that led to the rise of fascism.
  • Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
    The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.
  • October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work?
    The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.
  • Cloaked in anonymity, Israeli soldiers describe mass civilian killings in 'NAZA'
    NAZA is an acronym for nezek agavi, Hebrew for "collateral damage." It refers to the number of civilian casualties the Israeli military deems acceptable. The documentary is made by Israeli filmmakers.
  • The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark
    U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market.
  • Cornell rape case gets special prosecutor. And, Renee Good's family sues the government
    New legal action in two closely watched cases: one at Cornell, the other over Renee Good's death. We take a closer look.
  • Why is diesel more expensive than regular gas?
    Diesel hasn't always been more expensive than other gasoline. Then in 2004, a switch happened due to air quality standards, demand, and taxes. In this week's Indicator newsletter, we dig into diesel prices, what kind of fun people are buying, and other forms of making your tax bill smaller.
  • San Francisco's car crime has plunged. How much credit does Flock deserve?
    San Francisco leaders say AI-powered cameras helped drive a dramatic decline in car crime. We examine the evidence — and whether the city can keep its high-tech dragnet without sacrificing civil liberties.


rss: bbc

  • Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage
    Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation".
  • G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat
    The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
  • Men charged over alleged plot to target Manchester Jewish community
    The pair were arrested in the Northern Quarter area of the city on the eve of Yom Kippur.
  • Woman deceived ex-partner that she had given birth to his babies, judge rules
    The man paid his ex-partner around £30,000 over two years believing she had given birth to his children.
  • Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France
    About 735 schools have faced disruption as violent protests over standards and lack of teachers continue.
  • Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
    Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.
  • Traitors claim their first victim as Richard E Grant tries to save his skin
    There was a murder and a recruitment in the latest episode, and that was just in the opening minutes.
  • Tories pledge to build 50,000 new prison places
    The party says its proposals would stop prisoners being released early and cut crime.
  • King's Caribbean tour will not shy away from 'darkest days of our past'
    In recent years, the King has expressed his "personal sorrow" at the UK's role in slavery.
  • US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyers say
    As of Thursday night, Pike remained critically ill and is being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.


rss: the register

  • Google hearts Apple's Swift so much it's pumping out server-side support
    After a decade of false starts, Swift is showing backend appeal
  • Shut up and take our money: Amazon plows $1B into quashing datacenter dissent
    Thou shalt love the datacenter! Verily, thou shalt rejoice in the house of the datacenter!
  • arXiv imposes rate limit on paper submissions to stem the AI slop tide
    Two a month per submitter, starting now, and you can thank science slop for the change
  • OpenAI alerts 100+ orgs that its 'misaligned models' attempted to break in - or worse
    Mostly 'routine research tasks,' and 'some involved government websites, which our models often use,' AI giant tells The Reg
  • Californian accused of shipping $300M worth of Nvidia chips to China without Uncle Sam’s approval
    Prosecutors claim Greg Lui helped China procure advanced hardware to develop, ahem, 'super intelligence’
  • The VMware exit is a protection upgrade
    PARTNER CONTENT: VergeIO says an exit is also an opportunity
  • OpenAI's wandering AI agents earn it a California subpoena
    Plus: Attorneys-general say investigators should have direct access to AI companies' records when things go wrong
  • Power approval set to delay Oracle's Wisconsin AI datacenter
    Grid connection awaits regulatory approval, putting planned 2027 customer delivery at risk
  • OpenAI shows three staff the door over alleged information misuse
    Two safety researchers and a program manager dismissed, company denies retaliation for raising concerns
  • Nvidia debuts $4,999 DGX Spark with half the RAM and storage, amid memory crunch
    Meanwhile 128 GB version jumps to $6,950, nearly 75% above its launch price


rss: ars technica

  • Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
    Meta says FDA isn't sufficient to Muse reading messages. Apple begs to differ.
  • Someone got Doom in an SQL database
    1,300 lines of SQL querying renders accurate bitmapped views of Hell at 35 fps.
  • Amazon’s $1B plan to combat data center backlash draws more backlash
    Amazon praised for ending NDAs but slammed for downplaying data center pollution.
  • Patient-zero drill put health facilities to the test—40% of them failed
    Actors with makeup and fake symptoms staggered into 73 healthcare facilities.
  • Lyft settles landmark driver misclassification lawsuit for $272.5M
    Critics say workers are still owed far more.
  • The 2008 economic crisis changed the US's relationship with energy
    It wasn't obvious at the time, but the US uncoupled carbon emissions and GDP growth.
  • US arrests tech CEO accused of smuggling $300M in Nvidia chips into China
    Nvidia’s chip-smuggling problem won’t go away as arrests continue.
  • Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
    Also: Spooky action at the LHC, Ice Age psychoactive use, yeast for building homes on Mars, and more.
  • US military ends long-running program to spot nuclear missile launches
    A newer program has been operational since 2011, and the next generation could launch within 12 months.
  • How I kept cool with NYC's free battery program for window AC units
    Bonus: Every Electric’s batteries are beloved by household cats.


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