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2026-07-08 · 76 items

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Trump says ceasefire is 'over' after US and Iran trade strikes

BBC World

Speaking ahead of a Nato summit, the president says US negotiators can keep talking with the Iranians "if they want".

US strikes target Iranian military boats

BBC World

The US has launched the strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling

BBC World

Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.

Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project

BBC World

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.

Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war?

BBC World

Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?

'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China

BBC World

Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.

Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company

BBC World

Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were to blame but the exact cause remains unknown.

Suspect ate Chick-fil-A and interacted with Charlie Kirk staff before shooting, court hears

BBC World

The preliminary hearing will determine whether Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial.

Trump says he believes the Iran ceasefire is 'over.' And, IOC lifts Russia's suspension

NPR News

Trump said that he believes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over, but hasn't ruled out talks. And, the International Olympic Committee paves the way for Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 games.

A spirit of resilience helps Venezuelans face healthcare challenges after the quakes

NPR News

The economic collapse of Venezuela has pushed its healthcare system to the brink. The disaster is now adding to the stress.

Trump administration abruptly cancels grants for teen pregnancy prevention

NPR News

Health departments, universities and nonprofit grantees had spent months adapting to President Trump's executive orders. They say the funding cut was completely unexpected.

What's behind the push to make peptide therapies more readily available

NPR News

Marketed for longevity and wellness benefits, the unproven therapies are sold through a grey market online. Compounding pharmacies say they should be able to make them legally to meet demand.

At NATO summit in Turkey, Trump says he believes ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

NPR News

President Trump said he believes the current ceasefire with Iran is over following an exchange of attacks between the U.S. and Iran in the latest escalation straining the agreement to end the war.

This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work

NPR News

A GE Appliances plant in rural northwest Georgia was short hundreds of workers amid COVID-19. A flexible work option where some workers can sign up for shifts through an app has eased the pain.

Morning news brief

NPR News

Trump says ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over, pressure mounts for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race, IOC opens door for Russian athletes to compete in 2028 Games.

Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor

NPR News

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she'll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced Tuesday to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement.

Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds

The Guardian (World)

Researchers testing a cheap, homegrown oil in Uganda found what cats knew all along – it worked as well as the artificial chemical used globally A homegrown catnip lotion has proven “just as effective as Deet” as a mosquito repellant in trials carried out in Uganda.Catnip, or Nepeta cataria, is a common herb from the mint family. The chemical in the plant that causes feline euphoria – nepetalactone – also has insect-repelling properties but this has not previously been commercialised. Continue reading...

French prosecutors investigate racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator

The Guardian (World)

Celeste Amarilla could face charges after French Football Federation complains about social media posts over World Cup matchProsecutors in France have opened an investigation into the racist attack on Kylian Mbappé by a Paraguayan senator, with officials weighing whether to demand that the senator be charged with aggravated public insult or incitement to hatred or violence.The Paris prosecutor’s office told the Guardian on Tuesday it had launched the inquiry after the French Football Federation (FFF) filed a complaint with the national unit for combating online hate. Continue reading...

‘Software glitch’ blamed for mass outage – as it happened

The Guardian (World)

This blog is now closedTelstra outage: Telco apologises for major time-keeping issue that hit mobiles, trains and triple-zero callsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTelstra outage reported to be cause of Victoria train stoppageThere is a long list of cancelled trains on the official V/line site, but the TL/DR is that Victoria’s regional train network has ground to a halt.Due to a radio network fault affecting the network, services are currently unable to operate …Passengers are advised to defer travel where possible. Continue reading...

Women and university graduates in Australia most at risk of losing jobs to AI, report finds

The Guardian (World)

Those with high levels of vocational training, including tradespeople, are least exposed to AI displacement, according to government reviewGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastArtificial intelligence has yet to cause widespread job losses but the federal government has warned that telemarketers, advertising staff and accountants are among the occupations “most exposed” to being replaced by the technology.According to a first-of-its-kind national report, people in the more exposed occupations are more likely to be women and have university qualifications. Continue reading...

Telstra blames ‘software defect’ for major outage that hit mobiles, trains and triple-zero calls

The Guardian (World)

Telco said outage was not due to a cyber-attack but warned of scammers calling people claiming to be from TelstraGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTelstra has blamed a “software defect” that changed the time servers for a major outage in which thousands of mobile customers were unable to make calls or access data on the country’s largest network on Wednesday morning.The telco, which powers about 25m mobile services nationwide, confirmed the outage on Wednesday, with all services restored by 4pm AEST. Continue reading...

Anika Wells ridicules Angus Taylor and Barnaby Joyce for linking Telstra outage with China

The Guardian (World)

Kristy McBain criticises shadow communications minister Sarah Henderson for ‘testing’ Triple-zero system during major network blackoutFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe communications minister, Anika Wells, has accused Barnaby Joyce and Angus Taylor of “going off half-cocked” by raising without evidence the prospect of China having been behind the major Telstra outage affecting millions of Australians nationwide.The federal emergency management minister, Kristy McBain, also criticised the shadow communications minister, Sarah Henderson, after the Liberal senator said she had “tested” the triple-zero system by making unnecessary calls to the emergency line – which carries a criminal penalty. Continue reading...

High-profile Melbourne man called rapist and punched in face shortly after he raped former employee, court hears

The Guardian (World)

The man, who cannot be named, faces two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in Victoria’s county court. He has pleaded not guiltyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA high-profile Melbourne man was called a rapist and punched in the face by his former personal assistant shortly after he raped her at his home, a Victorian court has heard.But the man’s barrister, Dermot Dann KC, told the rape trial on Wednesday that the alleged victim had “massive issues” in relation to her credibility and reliability, including having previously made false allegations against police. Continue reading...

The Telstra outage is a stark reminder of the widespread effects of single-system failures

The Guardian (World)

The network disruption – which brought trains, traffic lights and Eftpos payments to a halt – raises questions about the resilience of servicesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWednesday’s national Telstra mobile outage serves as another stark reminder of how reliant on connectivity Australia now is, and how single points of failure can have widespread consequences across the country.The nearly five-hour outage – which brought train lines to a halt, affected traffic lights, stopped Eftpos payments and even prevented people being able to charge their electric vehicles – was caused by what Telstra’s chief financial officer, Michael Ackland, said was time-keeping servers that feed up-to-date information to the rest of the network. Continue reading...

Syria says one killed, 36 wounded after Damascus blasts during Macron visit

Al Jazeera English

Macron, who continued his visit after the blasts, said Syria must not be 'destabilised' by the attacks.

World Cup Golden Boot: Messi leads Mbappe, Haaland before quarterfinals

Al Jazeera English

Messi is the top goal scorer after tallying his eighth against Egypt, with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe next best.

Switzerland fans’ joy as team reaches World Cup quarter-final

Al Jazeera English

Switzerland fans’ joy as team reaches World Cup quarter-final

Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after US, Iran trade attacks

Al Jazeera English

Trump made the announcement at a NATO summit after Iran attacked bases hosting US forces in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Nigeria’s counterterrorism gains carry a warning

Al Jazeera English

Mass surrenders may weaken armed groups, but reintegration without justice risks fuelling resentment.

Why have US-Iran strikes resumed and what does it mean for peace?

Al Jazeera English

Both sides have accused each other of violating the memorandum of understanding signed in June.

Pakistan searches for Boeing cargo plane missing over Arabian Sea

Al Jazeera English

Karachi-bound aircraft lost contact with air traffic control after reporting navigation ⁠system fault.

European MPs call for probe of FIFA boss Infantino over red card suspension

Al Jazeera English

Lawmakers call FIFA decision to scrap Balogun suspension after Trump intervention 'a disgrace'.

Trump says interim agreement with Iran is ‘over’ but talks can continue

AP News

Oil prices jump over 6%

AP News

Trump comments on Iran ceasefire, renewed demands on Greenland control, VR taekwondo

AP News

New poll reveals sharp divides among US Jews over Israel and Gaza

AP News

Danish prime minister vows to defend Greenland at NATO summit after Trump renews demand

AP News

Why Trump covets Greenland

AP News

Trump rebukes European allies at summit

AP News

America steps back from its defense of Europe

AP News

tech-science (24)

Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets

Ars Technica

"HalluSquatting" weaponizes LLMs' inability to say "I don't know."

Michigan sees explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite with over 700 cases

Ars Technica

Cases have risen quickly as officials are working to identify a common source.

Data centers’ energy demand threatens Trump’s “Made in America” plan

Ars Technica

Squeeze on Rust Belt electricity bills threatens Trump’s manufacturing plan.

Surprisingly large number of people may have marker for tick-linked meat allergy

Ars Technica

There's still a slew of questions about why some people develop alpha-gal syndrome.

SCOTUS lets Texas enforce app store law that Big Tech calls "censorship regime"

Ars Technica

Texas win at 5th Circuit left in place as attempts to overturn age law continue.

Bethesda, id Software reportedly hit hard by Microsoft layoffs

Ars Technica

As much as 50 percent of some teams affected by reductions, and more could be coming.

Google's Pixel 11 launch event is set for August 12, with possible price increases

Ars Technica

Google's new phones could feature glowing LEDs and higher price tags.

The Weather Channel increases streaming subscription prices by up to $20

Ars Technica

Livestreaming the channel through its app now starts at $5 per month.

The Steam Machine fits my TV, my desk, and my life

The Verge

For the last couple weeks, I've been in an extremely lucky position: I've been spending a lot of time playing games on Valve's Steam Machine. We gave the Steam Machine a 6, and I don't disagree with my colleague Sean Hollister's review. But even though I already own a PS5 and an Xbox Series X, […]

The robotaxi law that could ban Tesla

The Verge

For more than a decade, one question has loomed over the race to build autonomous vehicles: Are cameras alone enough to safely replace human drivers, or do truly driverless cars need additional, overlapping sensors like lidar and radar to navigate the world reliably? Tesla has bet billions of dollars that artificial intelligence and cameras are […]

Samsung will launch its new wide foldable on July 22nd

The Verge

Samsung has announced that its next Galaxy Unpacked launch event will be held on July 22nd, with the tagline: "A new shape unfolds." It's long been rumored that Samsung is about to expand its foldable phone line to a third format, with a shorter and wider version of its big book-style foldables, to match Huawei's […]

Meta’s glasses will turn off the camera if you tamper with the privacy light

The Verge

Amid public backlash over its smart glasses, Meta announced that it will be updating its glasses with a new feature that will disable the camera when it detects that someone has tampered with or destroyed the glasses' privacy LED light. The update is meant to address modders who have taken actions such as physically drilling […]

Of course viewers are giving up on Netflix shows

The Verge

Even though Netflix is the world's most popular paid streaming service, the company has been struggling to keep viewers watching its series after their first seasons. Beef - the streamer's anthology about people locked in feuds - lost 70 percent of its viewership when it returned earlier this year. There seems to be some confusion […]

Netflix is about to host videos from BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, and other publishers

The Verge

Starting on August 3rd, Netflix's streaming library will include video content from dozens of digital media brands including BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc, and Tastemade. As reported earlier by TechCrunch, the deal includes a mix of licensed past videos and new ongoing series that would have typically been published on YouTube or other […]

Meta’s new Muse Image model can pull other Instagram users into AI photos

The Verge

Meta is launching the first AI image generation model made by its Superintelligence Labs division. The Muse Image model now powers the image-making tools across the Meta AI app, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and it's coming soon to Facebook and Messenger, according to an announcement on Tuesday. It's part of the growing Muse family of AI […]

X says top accounts steal videos from other users as it announces new video tools

The Verge

Nikita Bier, X's head of product, said in a post on Monday that "[m]any videos from top accounts are simply stolen from other users, sometimes 5 years after they originally went viral," while noting that videos on the platform "make up close to half the impressions on X." According to Bier, X is launching a […]

Decoding the obfuscated bash script on a Uniqlo t-shirt

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Apple to increase spend with Broadcom to produce billions more U.S. chips

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GitLost: We Tricked GitHub's AI Agent into Leaking Private Repos

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How to Build a Minimal ZFS NAS Without Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS (2024)

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Geosql: A Claude/Codex skill for geospatial data

Hacker News

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EVE Online's Carbon engine is now open source: Fenris Creations explains why

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Tenda firmware (multiple versions) contains hidden authentication backdoor

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Copy That Floppy – Cambridge guide for preserving data from fragile floppy disks

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anime (4)

New Director of Black Clover Season 2 Delivers on Tabata's Wish for 'Extra Cool' Battles

Anime News Network

Director Tanemura himself commented, “I'm very happy with what I saw, and it's hard to believe I made that. That was me.”

Everyday Host Anime Sequel Series to Premiere in January 2027

Anime News Network

Musical stage play also announced

Shangri-La Frontier Anime Season 3 Streams New Teaser

Anime News Network

Series premieres in 2027

Witch on the Holy Night Anime Film Announces November 20 Premiere

Anime News Network

Haruka Tomatsu, Kana Hanazawa, Yūsuke Kobayashi star in film based on Type-Moon's visual novel PC game

podcast (8)

About the ICE Shooting in Minnesota and California's Proposed Wealth Tax

We're Not Wrong

The gang discusses the killing of Renée Good, a U.S. citizen fatally shot by an ICE agent during protests against a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis. With conflicting accounts from federal authorities, witnesses, and local officials, they dig into questions of use of force, accountability, and how immigration enforcement is escalating inside U.S. cities. Then, they turn to California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax, which has prompted Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin to move assets and cut ties with the state. Is this a long overdue redistribution effort, or a policy that will drive massive capital flight?Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:08:27 - ICE Shooting in Minnesota00:55:10 - Wealth Tax01:24:59 - Emails01:52:16 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About Venezuela and Tim Walz

We're Not Wrong

The gang breaks down the U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in a surprise overnight raid approved by President Trump, an unprecedented move that killed dozens of Cuban guards and triggered international outrage. With critics calling it illegal regime change and supporters celebrating Maduro’s removal, they ask what this means for U.S. foreign policy going forward. Then they turn to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s sudden decision to drop out of his reelection race amid a long-running fraud scandal involving state funded childcare programs. Why step aside now in a deep blue state, and what does the timing say about accountability and political pressure?Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:12:46 - Venezuela01:08:42 - Tim Walz01:36:34 - Emails02:00:08 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025 Year in Review

We're Not Wrong

The gang once again dives into a year's worth of stories to each pick out a random date worth revisiting. Happy New Year from We're Not Wrong!Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:24 - Jen's Pick00:33:08 - Heaton's Pick00:42:09 - The Gang's New Year's Resolutions01:03:47 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're Not Wrong's 2025 Christmas Buffet

We're Not Wrong

'Tis the season! Enjoy a sampler of episodes from all three of the podcast's hosts' other shows.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:36 - Px3's "Worst State Party Draft"01:18:19 - Congressional Dish's "One Big Beautiful Bill — a Dangerous Law"03:04:59 - The Political Orphanage's "Assassins Part III: An Anarchist Murders McKinley"04:10:31 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About the Brown University Shooting and Susie Wiles

We're Not Wrong

The gang discusses the ongoing manhunt following the deadly shooting at Brown University, where two students were killed and the suspect remains at large days later. With limited footage and mounting public anxiety, they ask how long it takes before a failure to make an arrest becomes alarming. Then, they turn to Vanity Fair’s revealing profile of Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles, unpacking her candid admissions about internal chaos, hardline policies, and her role as an enforcer rather than a moderating force inside the administration.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:15:26 - Brown University00:38:16 - Susie Wiles00:55:10 - Emails01:18:38 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About the January 6th Pipe Bomber Arrest and AI Misogyny

We're Not Wrong

The gang breaks down the arrest of Brian J. Cole Jr., the man charged with planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters the night before January 6. After years of stalled leads, investigators linked him through surveillance, cell data and component purchases, raising new questions about motive and timing. Then the gang turns to a new study showing people are more likely to exploit AI when it is labeled female. They dig into what this means for how companies design AI systems and how human gender bias gets projected onto machines.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:18:31 - January 6th Pipe Bomber00:39:11 - National Security Strategy Thoughts00:52:03 - The Wildest Krampus Tangent You'll Ever Hear01:02:59 - AI Misogyny01:18:02 - Emails01:47:20 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About the Second Boat Strike and Ireland's Drinking Warnings

We're Not Wrong

The gang digs into the explosive report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly ordered troops to "kill everyone" aboard a suspected narco-trafficking boat in the Caribbean. After a second missile strike killed survivors clinging to the wreckage, lawmakers are calling the incident a possible war crime and demanding answers. Then they turn to Ireland’s new alcohol warning labels, which link drinking to cancer, liver disease, and risks during pregnancy. With adoption delayed until 2028 and binge drinking still high among young adults, the crew debates whether these labels will change anything.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:14:04 - Second Boat Strike00:47:02 - Ireland's Drinking Warnings01:05:19 - Emails01:23:42 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About Rush Hour 4 and Thanksgiving Travel Laws

We're Not Wrong

The gang breaks down the revival of Rush Hour 4, a project brought back to life after President Trump reportedly lobbied Paramount’s top shareholder to greenlight Brett Ratner’s return to the franchise. With Ratner facing years of misconduct allegations and Trump reshaping Hollywood through friendly creatives, the trio asks what this says about Trump's pressure on companies. Then they turn to Thanksgiving travel, questioning whether the busiest travel weekend in America should have its own federal rules as airports, highways, and rail systems buckle each year under the holiday surge.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:10:12 - Rush Hour 400:34:21 - Thanksgiving Travel Laws00:52:35 - Emails01:07:07 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.