rss: npr

  • July 4th events threatened by heat wave. And, Russia strikes on Ukraine's capital
    July 4th events for America's milestone birthday are being threatened by a brutal heat wave. And, Russia has struck Ukraine's capital, killing several people in what it calls retaliatory attacks.
  • Just gave birth or are about to? Share your story and questions about costs
    The costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to hear your stories and questions about how to navigate the system.
  • Former USAID head grieves its closure while hoping for its future
    Former USAID administrator reflects on a year since USAID's shutdown and the new direction of US foreign aid.
  • But first, coffee: The drink that energized the American Revolution
    Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The establishments that served it were already brewing revolutionary ideas.
  • How a fertilizer shortage caused by the Iran war could affect U.S. food prices
    The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipments of fertilizer and natural gas, a key component in fertilizer manufacturing. It's unlikely to cause major price hikes for U.S. grocery shoppers.
  • How young people feel about American identity, on the nation's 250th birthday
    Listen to the best student podcasts about what "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" means for young people today.
  • A hot summer trend in the sharing economy? Rental swimming pools
    The Airbnb-style company Swimply said there have been about 275,000 private pool reservations so far this year.
  • Oregon ER doctors win a 'David and Goliath' battle against a national company
    In a test of a new state law, doctors in Eugene went up against a national physician staffing firm seeking to replace them. Their success is getting attention across the U.S. as other states consider similar laws.
  • Morning news brief
    Heat threatens U.S. 250th celebrations, Russian advances slow as Ukraine hits back, infighting risks derailing Democrats' House hopes.
  • Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue
    On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midterm future.


rss: bbc

  • Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match
    The "late announcement" extending opening hours to 05:00 on Monday means taking officers away from other duties, the National Police Chiefs' Council says.
  • Three men found not guilty of Lyra McKee murder
    The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.
  • On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
    The BBC travels to the city of Bandar Abbas - the first international journalists to visit the Iranian side of the strait.
  • Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'
    Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out scene of the attack.
  • NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
    The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.
  • Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman on Greek island in 2009
    The man is sentenced to 10 years for killing Jean Hanlon from Dumfries, who was found in the waters off the Greek island in 2009.
  • France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of June heatwave
    Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.
  • 'Less than 10% sheep': How millions may have unknowingly eaten goat, skin and fat kebabs
    Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.
  • UK in talks with Pakistan about deporting grooming gang leader
    The prime minister's spokesperson says the government is exploring "all possible options in this case".
  • Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope
    A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.


rss: the register

  • AdaptHealth says attackers sweet-talked their way into cloud systems and stole patient data
    Third-party contractor compromise exposed health information and insurance billing passwords
  • Startup targets datacenters with 3D-printed nuclear reactor module
    Fancy a thorium microreactor capable of delivering up to 30 MWe of juice for up to 30 years?
  • NetNut cracked as Google and FBI target 2 million-device botnet
    Other residential proxy brands may rely on the same network
  • AI bills are baffling the C-suite after shift to usage-based pricing
    KPMG finds nearly a third of execs struggle to understand costs as companies rethink deployments
  • EU appears to find datacenter emissions easier to offset than lobbyists
    Report says proposed rewrite gives operators more freedom to shop around for a greener grade
  • Databricks unifies OLTP and OLAP, depending on what counts as a copy
    LTAP architecture does some clever engineering beneath a debatable marketing pitch
  • User swore hacker called General Failure had invaded his PC
    Maybe they were looking for Private Data
  • Failed blockchain project ends with big fine for fibs about it being on track
    A final humiliation for Australia’s Securities Exchange and its attempts to run a bourse on distributed ledgers
  • Amazon’s Mechanical Turk to stop accepting new customers – and not even AI can save it
    Workers who use OG crowdsourcing platform say AWS is closing accounts
  • In a volatile world, a consistent sustainability policy is critical
    SPONSORED FEATURE: ZTE unveils 2025 milestones


rss: ars technica

  • Inside the Luddite festival harnessing Gen Z’s rage against Big Tech
    New York City’s Summer of Ludd festival is teaching people how to live offline.
  • Despite the darkness, I still see signs of hope in America
    It's difficult to pinpoint the moment in my life where America started to lose the plot.
  • Visiting the stars (and planets, and telescopes) in VR
    Walkthrough experience includes visits to stars, exoplanets, and observatories.
  • Wing Commander IV and the FMV future that never quite was
    C:\ArsGames takes a look at the time Chris Roberts more or less made a whole movie.
  • Newly discovered PamStealer isn't your typical macOS malware
    The discovery underscores the increased effort being poured into Mac infostealers.
  • FAA proposal: Supersonic airliners can fly over US cities if they’re quiet
    New US rules would legalize quiet supersonic flights without the sonic boom.
  • Ars Live recap: When are the big rockets NASA desperately needs going to be ready?
    I have not seen anyone put out a date for a new rocket, and actually hit it.
  • Plex debuts 5-year membership pass for $250
    Plex is pushing customers to newer features and more frequent payments.
  • Africa CDC confirms Marburg case in Uganda as Ebola outbreak rages
    Early reports indicate there may be another case, but spread is thought to be localized.
  • Artificial cell manages a few rounds of cell division
    It only works for a few divisions thanks to a lot of added materials.


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