Americans aren't just on the financial edge because of inflation. Wages are falling behind too
In 2024, nearly half of U.S. households did not earn enough to cover their necessities.
U.S. strikes Iran again. And, DOJ charges Google staffer over Polymarket trades
The U.S. says it has struck Iran again as peace talks continue to end the conflict. And, the federal government has charged a Google staffer for allegedly using insider information in Polymarket trades.
A federal judge in D.C. declines to block Trump's executive order on voting by mail
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to temporarily block President Trump's executive order that calls for restricting mail-in voting. Another judge may rule on the order soon.
U.S. street drug deaths keep dropping, but some Western states see deadly overdose surge
Researchers say some structural changes in treating addiction are helping, including wider access to overdose reversing medication.
An Ohio pastor-turned-lawmaker backs a Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act for schools
The bill says it would permit the teaching of the positive impact of Judeo-Christian values in U.S. history. Opponents say it offers a skewed view of history.
Trump pledged to house 6,000 homeless vets. His budget funds zero
Veteran groups hoped a Trump executive order would supercharge housing for homeless vets. That hasn't happened, and veterans' advocates want to know why.
Trick or spice? How the 'nutmeg' came to dominate the soccer world
Nutmeg commonly spices up a holiday season eggnog. It's also one of the most sought-after trick moves in soccer.
These swing voters are adding high gas prices into their political calculations
As part of NPR's Swing Shift project checking in with swing voters, these Americans are split on who is to blame for high gas prices but they all agree it has an impact on their personal finances.
Trump wants a gas tax holiday. There's a much bigger problem looming
Suspending the federal gasoline tax could save drivers up to 18.4 cents per gallon. But it would drain the fund meant to cover roadbuilding and repairs — a fund that's already in trouble.
Morning news brief
U.S. conducts another strike against Iran, Democrats are hopeful about their chances to retake GOP-held Senate seats, a town in eastern DRC is emerging as the epicenter of the latest Ebola outbreak.
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Two more boys die in latest heatwave water deaths
A boy is recovered from a pond in Kent, while another teenager dies in the River Thames in Oxford.
'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage
The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.
Prostate cancer screening only for "a few thousand" high risk men
Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.
Iran says it targeted American base after fresh US strikes
The hostilities come during a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end the three-month war.
Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.
An unhealthy focus on sex - Married at First Sight UK insiders on show's 'toxic' culture
Fresh revelations come after two women told the BBC they had been raped on the Channel 4 reality show.
Man guilty of murdering student with ceremonial knife
First-year university student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton.
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
Man killed by train after escaping vehicle on way to court
The incident has been referred by Hertfordshire Police to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
BBC News wins Emmy Award for coverage of Myanmar earthquake
Its reports and live updates on the devastating tremor were marked at an event in New York on Wednesday.
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Zig creator seeks 'uncompromising perfection' before blessing 1.0
Andrew Kelley interview describes paying monthly for cloud-powered AI coding as an 'insane proposition'
Three in ten HP customers still clinging to Windows 10
Refresh cycle sluggishness is a tailwind, insists PC giant's money people
Qualcomm picks bad time to pitch a $300 laptop platform
Systems based on Snapdragon C to target students, families, and small businesses
AI agents get their own phone directory built atop DNS
DNS-AID, under the auspices of the Linux Foundation, promises easier agent discovery
Steam Deck prices go through the roof as Valve blames component shortages
Same handheld, same specs, just a much steeper bill
Carnival confirms ShinyHunters cruised off with 6M customer records after April breach
Travel and leisure giant was just one of many victims of the cybercrooks' crime spree this year
ReactOS brings its Windows NT tribute act to ARM64
Experimental build boots on Raspberry Pi 5, but for now the joy is mostly in getting there
Google engineer accused of turning Year in Search secrets into Polymarket payday
Feds say insider used confidential search trend data to score $1.2M in prediction market profits
London cops post £300M tech shopping list after Palantir contract blocked
Mayor's office says force only engaged with one supplier before deputy refused to approve deal worth up to £50M
Kyndryl takes employees' pulse while cutting off circulation for some
Redundancy notices and sentiment survey land in inboxes on same day in what tech services biz calls 'commitment to listen'
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Bad cholesterol slashed 62% by single dose of gene-editing drug in small trial
The interim Phase I trial data was only from 35 people, but results look good so far.
Forecasters predict below-average hurricane season, advise against complacency
Forecasters say expected El Niño should temper hurricanes in Atlantic, urge preparedness.
California defeats Tesla's attempt to throw out racial discrimination lawsuit
California civil rights agency hails win over Tesla, anticipates trial in July.
Websites have a new way to spy on visitors: Analyzing their SSD activity
Telltale SSD activity can be measured in the browser using simple JavaScript.
Mystery GPS jammer in Iran becomes test for NASA satellites’ capabilities
NASA science satellites show dual use in locating sources of GPS interference.
Mina the Hollower is the best old-school action adventure I've played in a while
Smooth movement, compelling combat, and tons of secrets make for an innovative throwback.
Nvidia bets $150B on Taiwan as Trump's plan to make US an AI hub backfires
Nvidia will invest $150 billion a year to make Taiwan an AI “epicenter.”
Roku OS’s home screen now features a large, permanent ad
“I don't want recommendations! I know what I want to watch."
Valve's Steam Deck is back in stock after months, but you won't like it
Four-year-old handheld is saddled with an unfortunately modern price tag.
Trump admin to block Ebola-exposed Americans from US, move them to Kenya
Trump official asked CDC staff to volunteer to screen travelers at airports.