rss: npr

  • A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was convicted of sexually abusing children
    A handyman from Florida who received a pardon from President Trump for storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was convicted on state charges of child sex abuse and exposing himself to a child.
  • What are the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case?
    Journalist Vicky Ward first profiled sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. She discusses the fallout from the millions of publicly released documents, and why this story took so long to come out.
  • U.S. unexpectedly adds 130,000 jobs in January after a weak 2025
    U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% from 4.4% in December. Annual revisions show that job growth last year was far weaker than initially reported.
  • Greetings from Mexico City's iconic boulevard, where a dog on a bike steals the show
    Every week, more than 100,000 people ride bikes, skates and rollerblades past some of the best-known parts of Mexico's capital. And sometimes their dogs join them too.
  • Person detained in Nancy Guthrie case is released. And, Bondi testifies before House
    Police have released a person taken in for questioning in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. And, AG Pam Bondi will testify before the House Judiciary Committee.
  • Shootings at school and home in British Columbia, Canada, leave 10 dead
    A shooting at a school in British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, authorities said. A woman who police believe to be the shooter also was killed.
  • Trump's EPA will stop regulating greenhouse gases, setting up a legal fight
    The Environmental Protection Agency is eliminating a Clean Air Act finding from 2009 that is the basis for much of the federal government's actions to rein in climate change.
  • From gifting a hat to tossing them onto the rink, a history of hat tricks in sports
    Hat tricks have a rich history in hockey, but it didn't start there. For NPR's Word of the Week, we trace the term's some 150-year-history and why it's particularly special on the hockey rink.
  • The U.S. claims China is conducting secret nuclear tests. Here's what that means
    The allegations were leveled by U.S. officials late last week. Arms control experts worry that norms against nuclear testing are unraveling.
  • Pam Bondi clashes with House Democrats over Epstein files at DOJ oversight hearing
    The attorney general's appearance before the House Judiciary Committee comes one year into her tenure, a period marked by a striking departure from traditions and norms at the Justice Department.


rss: bbc

  • School stabbing suspect is former pupil, police say
    Two boys, aged 12 and 13, are in a stable condition in hospital after the stabbing in a school in north-west London.
  • Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48
    The father of six starred in multiple popular shows and films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues.
  • Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance
    The BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.
  • How Michelin-starred restaurant scored one-star hygiene rating
    Ynyshir says its approach is “intentionally non-conventional” and has “played a key role in placing Wales on the international culinary map”.
  • Epstein survivor calls on Palace to search Andrew's files
    Juliette Bryant has called on the Palace to "act" on revelations about Andrew's relationship with Epstein.
  • Starmer faces call to appoint woman to first secretary of state role
    Female Labour figures say the prime minister told them he understood the need to end a "boy's club" mentality in No 10.
  • Dad unlawfully killed daughter in Texas shooting, coroner rules
    Lucy Harrison had earlier argued with her father about Donald Trump, an inquest into her death heard.
  • PM says peer did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender
    Sir Keir Starmer was asked at Prime Minister's Questions about his decision to award a peerage to Lord Doyle.
  • Oatly can no longer use term 'milk' in its marketing
    The plant-based drink maker can no longer use the term 'milk' to market its products.
  • Vonn 'making progress' after third leg operation
    Lindsey Vonn says she is "making progress" after having a successful third surgery on the broken leg she sustained in a crash at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.


rss: the register

  • Meta will let users tweak Threads algorithms as long as they ask nicely

    Only for three days, though, then it's back to the misery feed

    Meta has decided to let Threads users make custom tweaks to its all-important algorithm, but don't expect your preferences to stick and do expect to bring your best manners.…

  • Lawmakers demand great wall to keep advanced chipmaking gear out of China

    Allies that don’t align on chip controls could face US component curbs, they argue

    Banning sales to Chinese-government-affiliated companies, apparently, is not enough. A bipartisan group of American lawmakers this week called on the Trump administration to enact a blanket ban on the sale of equipment used in the production of advanced semiconductors to all of China.…

  • AI spurs employees to work harder, faster, and with fewer breaks, study finds

    Like a puppy, a fun new toy soon turns into an unrelenting taskmaster

    A Harvard Business Review study is answering the question ‘what will employees do if AI saves them time at work?’ The answer: more work.…

  • T-Mobile announces its network is now full of AI by rolling out real-time translation

    This AI is so network native, the telco tells us, that it all works on existing hardware - no datacenters involved

    T-Mobile is claiming it's now the first wireless carrier to integrate generative AI "directly into a wireless network," and it's rolling out real-time call translation as the first feature delivered on top of its new AI-filled cellular network. …

  • Posting AI-generated caricatures on social media is risky, infosec killjoys warn

    The more you share online, the more you open yourself to social engineering

    If you've seen the viral AI work pic trend where people are asking ChatGPT to "create a caricature of me and my job based on everything you know about me" and sharing it to social, you might think it's harmless. You'd be wrong.…

  • Attending GTC? Join The Register for an exclusive dinner on scaling AI data platforms

    Learn about how tech leaders are scaling AI in practice

    Promo AI projects fail at scale not because models don't work or GPUs lack performance. They fail because data can't keep pace.…

  • Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers

    Genetic study finds domestic pigs’ year-round breeding sped gene flow into wild boar

    Back in 2021, in the thick of pandemic mania, The Register gleefully reported that "radioactive hybrid terror pigs" were thriving in Japan's Fukushima exclusion zone.…

  • Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 26H1, but you can't have it

    No known issues, no .NET Framework 3.5, but only for new Snapdragon X2 hardware right now

    Microsoft has released Windows 11 26H1 but is warning the vast majority of users that it is not for them.…

  • Were telcos tipped off to *that* ancient Telnet bug? Cyber pros say the signs stack up

    Curious port filtering and traffic patterns suggest advisories weren’t the earliest warning signals sent

    Telcos likely received advance warning about January's critical Telnet vulnerability before its public disclosure, according to threat intelligence biz GreyNoise.…

  • Brussels drafts blueprint to spot and swat rogue drones

    Action Plan calls for EU-wide drills, industry forums, and expanded identification requirements

    The European Commission wants to see stronger EU-wide cooperation over malicious drones via a new action plan. Proposals include a central counter-drone test facility, changing the current rules governing civilian use, and a development boost to Europe's own drones and counter-drone systems.…



rss: ars technica

  • Victory for Elon Musk: US labor board abandons authority over SpaceX
    US labels SpaceX a common carrier by air, will regulate firm under railway law.
  • Apple releases iOS 26.3 with updates that mainly benefit non-Apple devices
    It's getting a little easier to move from iOS to Android, if that's your thing.
  • China showcases new Moon ship and reusable rocket in one extraordinary test
    The test marks a significant step in China's push to land humans on the Moon by 2030.
  • Smart home PSA: Apple's "new architecture" for Home app becomes mandatory today
    Updated Home app is required for Matter support and some types of accessories.
  • What's next after the Trump administration revokes key finding on climate change?
    The EPA is revoking the finding for legal, not scientific, reasons.
  • The Feds closed air space around El Paso on Wednesday to address "cartel" drones
    Violators were told they would be shot down.
  • America, it's time to think beyond leather for luxury car seats
    Some brands are already ahead of the curve, while others leave the US in the cold.
  • FDA refuses to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine
    The move comes amid RFK Jr.'s relentless efforts to enact his anti-vaccine agenda.
  • SpaceX's next-gen Super Heavy booster aces four days of "cryoproof" testing
    The next Starship flight is a key precursor for more ambitious missions.
  • Archive.today CAPTCHA page executes DDoS; Wikipedia considers banning site
    DDoS hit blog that tried to uncover Archive.today founder's identity in 2023.


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