rss: npr

  • Teens worldwide aren't getting enough exercise -- especially girls
    A new study looks at the recommended amount of daily exercise for adolescents — and how few are getting it.
  • What's next for Democrats after the midterms. And, a look at the outstanding races
    Democrats have regained control of Congress. They have a long list of investigations into Trump planned. And, not all races have been called. Here's a look at how they could affect the Dems' majority.
  • Trump's arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction
    A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. Critics hope a judge will intervene last-minute.
  • As budgets tighten, people are breaking out their library cards
    Some Americans squeezed by high prices are relying more on their local libraries for things like books, streaming services and high-priced items like musical instruments and sewing machines.
  • The South flexes political power in midterms, sets regional influence in 2028 election
    Tuesday's dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to future power for Democrats and Republicans must run through the South and its diverse voting population.
  • Does the blue wave mean lower gasoline and diesel prices soon? Don't hold your breath
    A new Democratic majority in Congress could pressure the president to end the war in Iran. But it will be harder for them to directly affect fuel prices, which are tied to a complex international oil market.
  • Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican
    The American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. The Vatican said the encounter was brief.
  • Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison
    Wong was sentenced for his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that critics say reflects the crackdown on the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement.
  • Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns
    Voters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more.
  • Elon Musk will face scrutiny from Democrats after midterms
    Democrats are likely to launch investigations into Musk's influence, including his leadership of DOGE and government contracts


rss: bbc

  • Three ways the interest rate rise could affect you
    Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.
  • Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations
    Three women made allegations about the men they were partnered with. Channel 4 has apologised and said the show's budget would be reinvested in "distinctive new programming".
  • Vance walks Trump tightrope after blaming Iran war for election defeat
    The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.
  • Could this be the last Bonfire Night for noisy fireworks?
    About 20 million people enjoy fireworks at home every year, but some campaigners want quieter displays.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football
    Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says "the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt".
  • Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
    Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago.
  • The Pitt and ER are similar enough for lawsuit to proceed, judge rules
    The widow of ER creator Michael Crichton argues The Pitt is effectively a reboot of the 1990s series.
  • Watch: Was an Italian chef really fired over refusal to put pineapple on pizza?
    The chef had stated that putting pineapple on pizza was "offensive to his culture".
  • Anthony Zurcher: Trump is weakened but still wields power for now
    Trump has given conflicting messages about how he might deal with Democrats in Congress after his party's resounding defeat.
  • Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly
    From angry voters to an unpopular president, here is why Americans in traditional Republican areas turned to Democrats.


rss: the register

  • New York's Queens Public Library battles ransomware crims: Wi-Fi, checkouts, and website go dark
    No gang has claimed the attack on incredible neighborhood resource yet
  • Norway's aid agency pwned and all users' data is stolen
    Norad said it cannot be sure that the details of those in 'conflict areas and authoritarian states' are safe or not
  • SAP promises to open out data flows in both directions
    New commitment to Apache Iceberg and expanded Databricks partnership point to battle ahead over context layer
  • Royal London plans IT outsourcing shake-up as staff brace for redundancies
    IBM deal could see tech jobs shipped to India, with cuts expected before Christmas
  • When datacenters lose power, generators should kick in. That didn’t happen for Google in London
    October outage caused by bad PLC config exposed at a time maintenance work reduced resilience
  • VMware quietly offers European users extended sales and support for low-end vSphere
    Version 8 of Standard and Enterprise Plus will stay alive until October 2028
  • Microsoft admits certifications can be a drag, launches creds that recognize skills
    ‘Pro Badges’ don’t require a test, Microsoft awards them by watching you use GitHub
  • Uber says it alone can make robotaxis pay, hours after Waymo quit its app
    Oh, the irony, as platform players fight
  • Meta brings Conductor on board its model train
    Agent orchestration startup gets its exit
  • Building AI factories at enterprise scale
    SPONSORED FEATURE: ASUS wants to scale AI everywhere in the enterprise


rss: ars technica

  • Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe first drive: Where tech and fun collide
    The spirit of AMG is alive via three axial flux electric motors.
  • Nintendo's biggest ROM chip supplier is bowing out of the business
    And what that could mean for physical Switch game costs.
  • Hackers exploited iOS and Android flaws to infect phones
    Researchers say group may have been Kremlin-sponsored in search of diplomatic targets.
  • Uranium cubes reveal why the German nuclear project failed
    "Our calculations suggest Heisenberg significantly underestimated the materials required."
  • VMware releases vSphere Express for virtualization on up to 128 cores
    “We started listening to a lot of our lower-end customers," VMware exec says.
  • AMD's record quarter: Data center business doubles, while gaming craters
    AMD's gaming revenue fell 40 percent in an otherwise record $13.4 billion quarter.
  • Big Tech claims voters’ AI backlash is “anti-Trump” not “anti-tech”
    Tech industry in denial as US overwhelmingly votes to restrict AI, data centers.
  • After Texas' blue wave, what happens to Elon Musk and SpaceX?
    "Data centers in space looking pretty appealing right now."
  • Ted Cruz aims to stack FCC with Republicans before Democrats take Senate control
    Cruz and Trump seem to have no plans to fill FCC's empty Democratic seat.
  • People say they want small smartphones—the Enough Phone will put that to the test
    It won't win the specs race, but it will actually fit in your hand.


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