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‘SignalGate’ Inspector General Report Wants Just One Change to Avoid a Repeat Debacle

The United States Inspector General report reviewing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's text messaging mess recommends a single change to keep classified material secure.

2025-12-05T00:02:32Z

A United States Inspector General report publicly released today found that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth could have put US troops and military operations at risk by using the consumer messaging … [+3121 chars]

Former USIP Lawyer on DOGE: ‘Brass Knuckles on an Authoritarian Fist’

George Foote, who served as the outside general counsel to the US Institute of Peace, said at WIRED’s Big Interview event that DOGE operatives arrived like a “strike team.”

2025-12-05T01:44:40Z

George Foote still has vivid memories of the day operatives from Elon Musks so-called Department of Government Efficiency arrived at the headquarters of the United States Institute of Peace. The outs… [+2721 chars]

Staff wellbeing 'crisis' forcing teachers out of schools, charity says

A poll of teachers around the UK suggests they have a poorer wellbeing than the general population.

2025-11-18T00:28:06Z

Hayley ClarkeEducation reporter Teachers' wellbeing across the UK is at its lowest level since 2019, according to the charity Education Support. Its latest report says the education workforce is in… [+5430 chars]

Europe is scaling back its landmark privacy and AI laws

After years of staring down the world’s biggest tech companies and setting the bar for tough regulation worldwide, Europe has blinked. Under intense pressure from industry and the US government, Brussels is stripping protections from its flagship General Data…

2025-11-19T12:49:37Z

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The EU folds under Big Techs pressure. The EU folds under Big Techs pressure. by Robert HartClose Robert Hart Posts from this author will be added to your d… [+2886 chars]

The DoorDash Problem: How AI browsers are a huge threat to Amazon

Let’s talk about AI and what I’ve been calling the “DoorDash problem.” This is about to define the next battle in AI, and it might completely transform not only how you order a sandwich — but also how the entire internet economy works in general. So what, exa…

2025-11-20T15:32:31Z

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Amazons lawsuit against Perplexity has blown the doors open on the great AI browser fight. by Nilay PatelClose Nilay Patel Posts from this author will be add… [+32903 chars]

Here’s the Trump executive order that would ban state AI laws

President Donald Trump is considering signing an executive order as soon as Friday that would give the federal government unilateral power over regulating artificial intelligence, including the creation of an "AI Litigation Task Force" overseen by the Attorne…

2025-11-19T23:03:28Z

<ul><li></li><li></li></ul> Trump is launching an all-out broadside against states with strict AI regulations Trump is launching an all-out broadside against states with strict AI regulations by … [+6046 chars]

Key figures in BBC crisis to be questioned by MPs

A former adviser, whose memo sparked resignations from the BBC's director general and head of news, will take questions publicly for the first time.

2025-11-24T00:13:05Z

Annabel Rackham,Culture reporter and Ian Youngs,Culture reporter Senior figures involved in the BBC's recent troubles will be questioned by MPs on Monday. Michael Prescott - a former editorial ad… [+3697 chars]

General Motors Announces Plans to Start Offering iPhone Car Keys

General Motors (GM) today announced it will be rolling out support for the Apple Wallet app's digital car key feature, but it did not provide a timeframe or mention any specific vehicle models that will be compatible. GM has four main vehicle brands in the Un…

2025-12-15T21:16:11Z

General Motors (GM) today announced it will be rolling out support for the Apple Wallet app's digital car key feature, but it did not provide a timeframe or mention any specific vehicle models that w… [+1341 chars]

Ros Atkins on… MPs examining the BBC memo

After the resignations of Director General and CEO of News, The Culture, Media and Sport committee invited a number of senior BBC figures to be quizzed on what has happened.

2025-11-25T02:45:33Z

After the resignations of Director General, Tim Davie, and CEO of News, Deborah Turness, MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) committee invited a number of senior BBC figures to be quizzed on wh… [+343 chars]

Pentagon inspector general completes ‘Signalgate' investigation

The Defense Department's inspector general has finished a review of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app during planning for U.S. strikes...

2025-12-03T16:22:13Z

The Defense Department's inspector general has finished a review of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app during planning for U.S. strikes in Yemen and delivered the final report to … [+2944 chars]

Are Dalton’s Days Numbered On General Hospital?

Dalton might be swimming with the fishes for what he did to Rocco.

2025-11-17T16:03:16Z

General Hospital has been discussing Daltons lab for months, but we still dont know what is going on there. Just as the story has taken center stage, Dalton may disappear. Key Takeaways <ul><li>The… [+2079 chars]

Apple General Counsel Kate Adams and Environment Chief Lisa Jackson Retiring in 2026

Two senior Apple executives are leaving the company, Apple announced today. Apple's Senior Vice President and General Counsel Kate Adams and Lisa Jackson, Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, are both retiring in 2026. Adams will…

2025-12-04T22:03:03Z

Two senior Apple executives are leaving the company, Apple announced today. Apple's Senior Vice President and General Counsel Kate Adams and Lisa Jackson, Vice President of Environment, Policy and So… [+2766 chars]

Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James

Thursday's failed indictment against James is the latest setback for the Justice Department in its bid to prosecute the frequent political target of the Republican president.

2025-12-05T03:07:17Z

The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by Preside… [+4659 chars]

Black Friday may be over, but Best Buy is STILL carving $100 off our favorite wireless earbuds

Beyond just sounding great in general, the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds also have a range of premium-level audio features.

2025-11-29T21:38:24Z

Black Friday earbud deals are already starting to show up at multiple retailers, just weeks away from one of the year's biggest sales events. For example, Best Buy is offering $80 off the Sony WF-100… [+3077 chars]

Texas is investigating Shein for selling 'cheap, dangerous' goods to US consumers

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Shein is selling cheap and dangerous products to US consumers.

2025-12-02T05:09:44Z

Shein faces a probe by a Texas court.Stéphane Ouzounoff / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images <ul><li>Texas is investigating Shein, accusing it of selling unsafe products.</li><li>Texas Attorney Gener… [+3099 chars]

Will The PCPD Investigate Dalton’s Murder On General Hospital?

The police may not even realize that Dalton was killed.

2025-11-20T17:28:02Z

There were signs that Sidwell would kill Dalton on General Hospital, but it was a bit of a surprise that he shot him in his living room in front of Britt. What happens next? Key Takeaways <ul><li>D… [+2653 chars]

Dollar General earnings, Fedspeak, jobless claims: What to Watch

2025-12-04T00:00:00Z

If you click 'Accept all', we and our partners, including 240 who are part of the IAB Transparency &amp; Consent Framework, will also store and/or access information on a device (in other words, use … [+714 chars]

An 88-year-old worked 5 days a week at a supermarket. Then strangers raised almost $2 million so he could finally retire.

The internet rallied behind 88-year-old Ed Bambas, who has been working at a supermarket after losing his pension from General Motors.

2025-12-07T22:01:12Z

Strangers have donated almost $2 million (and counting) to a GoFundMe to help an 88-year-old supermarket worker retire.Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images <ul><li>… [+2363 chars]

Former top Russian general said he'd give 'entire Russian intelligence community' a failing grade for Ukraine invasion

Col. Gen. Vladimir Chirkin said Moscow's leadership was "unprepared" and misled into thinking 70% of Ukrainians supported Russia.

2025-12-04T06:07:41Z

Russian army military vehicles are seen in Armyansk, Crimea, in February 2022.STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images <ul><li>A former commander of Russia's ground forces gave a rare candid take on the war in… [+3618 chars]

Data General History by Foster

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2025-11-22T20:09:48Z

It was perfect!! Really characterized Data General the bastards, no fear.  But sadly it was never run.  I suppose it was Ed that pulled the plug on it.  Too bad, the ad would have generated all kinds… [+10388 chars]

Woman Pleads Guilty to Lying About Astronaut Wife Accessing Her Bank Account From Space

Astronaut Anne McClain was accused of "identity fraud" while in space.

2025-11-17T17:46:24Z

Who has jurisdiction to prosecute a crime committed in space? That was the novel question raised in 2019 when a woman accused her estranged spouse, an astronaut, of accessing her bank account without… [+2670 chars]

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to discontinue Saturday evening session of General Conference

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that beginning in April 2026, general conference will no longer have a Saturday evening session.

2025-11-19T17:11:16Z

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that beginning in April 2026, General Conference will no longer have a Saturday evening session. The First Presidency … [+1224 chars]

Portia’s Truth Revealed When She Needs An Alibi On General Hospital

It's only a matter of time until Portia has no choice but to come clean.

2025-11-19T13:30:00Z

Portia is in more trouble than she realizes on General Hospital. She is about to become a real suspect in Drews shooting, and the only thing that may save her is the truth. Key Takeaways <ul><li>Al… [+2208 chars]

Arkansas attorney general says pardoned nursing home operator should serve state sentence

Arkansas' attorney general is seeking to have a former nursing home operator who was pardoned by President Donald Trump serve time in state prison for...

2025-12-03T21:49:29Z

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Arkansas' attorney general is seeking to have a former nursing home operator who was pardoned by President Donald Trump serve time in state prison for Medicaid fraud and tax ev… [+1774 chars]

The Rinse: Laura Finds Dead Dalton On November 20 General Hospital…And Not Where You’d Expect

This was the last thing Laura expected to find.

2025-11-20T21:34:24Z

Now that Daltons been shot dead by Sidwell, the crime lord found a way to make an enemy pay for it during the November 20, 2025 episode of General Hospital. Key Takeaways <ul><li>After shooting D… [+2229 chars]

NY attorney general challenges authority of acting US attorney investigating her Trump lawsuits

President Donald Trump's effort to install political loyalists as top federal prosecutors has run into a legal buzz saw lately, with judges ruling that his...

2025-12-04T05:02:15Z

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) President Donald Trump's effort to install political loyalists as top federal prosecutors has run into a legal buzz saw lately, with judges ruling that his handpicked U.S. attorneys… [+4375 chars]

Pakistan's top general calls on Afghanistan to pick between ties with Islamabad or Pakistani Taliban

Pakistan’s newly appointed armed forces chief called on Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Monday to choose between maintaining ties with Islamabad or...

2025-12-08T13:36:48Z

ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistans newly appointed armed forces chief called on Afghanistans Taliban government on Monday to choose between maintaining ties with Islamabad or supporting the Pakistani Taliban, … [+2765 chars]

Mexican President Sheinbaum's legal adviser is selected as the new attorney general

Mexico’s Senate on Wednesday selected Ernestina Godoy, a longtime legal adviser to President Claudia Sheinbaum, as the country’s next attorney general. The ...

2025-12-03T23:26:41Z

MEXICO CITY (AP) Mexicos Senate on Wednesday selected Ernestina Godoy, a longtime legal adviser to President Claudia Sheinbaum, as the countrys next attorney general. The appointment came after Alej… [+928 chars]

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth broke policies by using Signal to discuss airstrikes

Inspector General Steven Stebbins says Hegseth's use of the commercially available messaging app to discuss strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen could have jeopardized the safety of U.S. servicemembers.

2025-12-04T18:08:58Z

A Pentagon watchdog has released a report that finds Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated agency policy by using the Signal messaging app to discuss U.S. airstrikes in Yemen. The investigation's … [+1741 chars]

Louisiana's top health official, a critic of the COVID vaccine, will be CDC deputy

Louisiana's surgeon general Dr. Ralph Abraham, who has praised Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s tenure as health secretary and called COVID vaccines "dangerous," will become the second-highest ranking official at the CDC.

2025-11-26T01:02:57Z

The second-highest ranking official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be Dr. Ralph Abraham, the head of Louisiana's health department. He has questioned the safety of the COVID … [+4040 chars]

U.S. plans to cut ties with Boy Scouts. And, Comey and James' criminal cases dismissed

Documents show the U.S. Military plans to cut support to the Boy Scouts. And, a judge dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James.

2025-11-25T12:39:04Z

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top st… [+6135 chars]

How to Measure the Earth’s Radius With Legos

With just a friend, a phone, and a few Lego bricks, you can accurately measure the size of our planet.

2025-11-28T12:00:00Z

Now to find the size of the Earth, he needed just two numbers, the angle of the shadow in Alexandria and the distance between the two cities. He found the shadow angle to be 7.2 degrees from the vert… [+1440 chars]

Driver who reportedly hit trooper at Petersburg checkpoint is arrested

He is being held pending arraignment Dec. 1 in Petersburg General District Court

2025-12-01T02:05:50Z

Virginia State Police say they have arrested the driver who struck a state trooper while fleeing a traffic checkpoint on an Interstate 85 on-ramp over the weekend. Robert Raines, 38, who listed resi… [+989 chars]

First-Ever Human Case of H5N5 Bird Flu Found in Washington

The victim, an older adult who owns backyard chickens, remains hospitalized.

2025-11-17T16:40:22Z

Bird flu hasn’t gone anywhere, and it’s still sickening Americans. Health officials in Washington have confirmed that a resident contracted a nasty bout of H5N5 avian influenzathe first known case of… [+2453 chars]

UNGA calls on Israel to withdraw from Golan Heights, Israel says it won’t retreat

Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said that the vote proved how the General Assembly was "detached. from reality.

2025-12-03T02:13:38Z

Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said that the vote proved how the General Assembly was "detached... from reality." The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution calling on Israel to wit… [+1824 chars]

BBC may not be in 'safe hands' under its chair, says committee head

The most senior MP on the culture select committee says Samir Shah's evidence to MPs was "wishy-washy".

2025-11-25T04:05:56Z

The head of the culture select committee has questioned whether the BBC board is in "safe hands" under its chair Samir Shah, describing his evidence to MPs on Monday as "wishy-washy". Shah appeared … [+5470 chars]

Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released

The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms.

2025-12-03T19:54:44Z

Bernd Debusmann Jrat the White House Watch: Newly released video of Jeffrey Epstein's private island home Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released never-before-seen images of Jeffre… [+3391 chars]

General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup

Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.

2025-11-27T12:39:27Z

Paul Njie,BBC Africa reporters, Soldiers gave an address on state TV to announce they had taken over on Wednesday An army general has been sworn in as Guinea-Bissau's new head of state a day after … [+4056 chars]

General principles for the use of AI at CERN

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be found at CERN in many contexts: embedded in devices, software products and cloud services procured by CERN, brought on-site by individuals or developed in-house. Following the approval of a CERN-wide AI strategy, these gene…

2025-11-24T10:37:05Z

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be found at CERN in many contexts: embedded in devices, software products and cloud services procured by CERN, brought on-site by individuals or developed in-house. … [+2565 chars]

Spain's attorney general convicted in controversial leak case

Álvaro García Ortiz is barred from the post for two years and must pay €10,000 in compensation.

2025-11-20T17:27:58Z

Spain's Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz, has been forced to step down after being found guilty of revealing confidential information in a deeply controversial case, which accentuated the countr… [+2735 chars]

Poll: Hochul leads Stefanik in New York governor's race

(The Center Square) — Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a 20-point advantage over Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik in a general election matchup...

2025-11-18T15:53:00Z

(The Center Square) Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a 20-point advantage over Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik in a general election matchup, according to a new poll. The Siena College sur… [+2581 chars]

Letitia James reacts after cases dismissed against her and James Comey

New York Attorney General Letitia James has shared a statement after a judge dismissed the federal indictments against both her and former FBI Director James...

2025-11-24T18:46:21Z

New York Attorney General Letitia James has shared a statement after a judge dismissed the federal indictments against both her and former FBI Director James Comey. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Car… [+22 chars]

Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed

A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that...

2025-11-24T17:47:55Z

WASHINGTON (AP) A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought … [+3955 chars]

These Two GM Engines Are Within A Cubic-Inch Of Each Other, But Still So Different

General Motors tends to use very simiilar powertrains for all its vehicles nowadays, but it was a very different story more than 50 years ago. Why?

2025-12-05T11:15:00Z

How big is one cubic inch? In physical size? Tiny, obviously. Even in terms of engine displacement, which we are about to discuss, a single cubic inch is almost nothing. It's an amount regularly roun… [+4299 chars]

Bondi Has Hissy Fit After Judges Dump MAGA Beauty Queen

Attorney General Pam Bondi has accused federal judges of waging an “unconscionable campaign of bias and hostility” against the former beauty queen Donald...

2025-12-08T17:15:37Z

Attorney General Pam Bondi has accused federal judges of waging an unconscionable campaign of bias and hostility against the former beauty queen Donald Trump handpicked to prosecute his enemies. Wee… [+4139 chars]

GM’s Big V8 Recall Just Got Way Messier — Here’s Why Everyone’s Suing

In what may become one of the most consequential vehicle defect litigations of 2025, General Motors is facing a sweeping class-action lawsuit after its...

2025-12-12T17:00:00Z

In what may become one of the most consequential vehicle defect litigations of 2025, General Motors is facing a sweeping class-action lawsuit after its massive recall of 6.2-liter V8 engines. Multipl… [+4384 chars]

The president’s biographer says it’s “enormously important” to Trump to be seen as “the guy the women are around.”

President Donald Trump surrounds himself with women who have the same general look because he wants people to think that they are “available” to him, his...

2025-11-22T20:39:22Z

President Donald Trump surrounds himself with women who have the same general look because he wants people to think that they are available to him, his biographer says. Michael Wolff, co-host of the … [+408 chars]

GM Revises Corvette Ownership Rules, Easing Restrictions for Most C8 Models

General Motors is shaking things up with its ownership rules for the Chevy Corvette C8, loosening the reins on most versions but cracking down hard on the...

2025-11-30T15:00:00Z

General Motors is shaking things up with its ownership rules for the Chevy Corvette C8, loosening the reins on most versions but cracking down hard on the high-octane models. The revamped policy, lea… [+1870 chars]

GM’s V8 Engine Recall Backfires as Multiple Lawsuits Merge Into One Major Case

General Motors faces mounting legal pressure over its 6.2-liter V8 L87 engine troubles. The issue was first brought to federal regulators' attention by the...

2025-12-10T19:15:00Z

GM Faces Unified Legal Battle General Motors faces mounting legal pressure over its 6.2-liter V8 L87 engine troubles. The issue was first brought to federal regulators' attention by the National Hig… [+2759 chars]

Poland to transfer remaining MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine

Poland will hand over its remaining MiG-29 combat jets to Ukraine in exchange for new missile and drone technology, according to the Polish general staff...

2025-12-10T13:10:33Z

Poland will hand over its remaining MiG-29 combat jets to Ukraine in exchange for new missile and drone technology, according to the Polish general staff, which described the move as a "donation." T… [+776 chars]

Rep. Lawler letter asking Netanyahu to exempt dual citizens from draft dodging arrests resurfaces

Lawler’s letter, now circulating again, asked Israel to safeguard the mobility of US-Israel dual citizens impacted by attorney-general directives linked to...

2025-12-09T20:04:18Z

US Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) arrives prior to a closed briefing on Iran for members of the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 27, 2025; illustrative. (photo credit: REU… [+2317 chars]

Geely launches $284 million facility providing automotive safety tests

China's Geely Auto on Friday launched a $284 million facility providing safety tests for the automotive industry in ​general in anticipation of growing...

2025-12-12T13:34:05Z

SHANGHAI, Dec 12 (Reuters) - China's Geely Auto on Friday launched a $284 million facility providing safety tests for the automotive industry in general in anticipation of growing demand at home and … [+1823 chars]

‘Disaster waiting to happen.’ Mary Schiavo reacts to near mid-air collision between JetBlue plane and US Air Force aircraft.

CNN News Central’s Kate Bolduan speaks to CNN Transportation Analyst Mary Schiavo, former inspector General at the Department of Transportation about the...

2025-12-15T14:40:27Z

CNN News Centrals Kate Bolduan speaks to CNN Transportation Analyst Mary Schiavo, former inspector General at the Department of Transportation about the near miss between a JetBlue plane and Air Forc… [+10 chars]

GM Drives 5,000 Miles to Test Its EVs — and Finds a Major Charging Issue

General Motors recently embarked on a 5,000-mile road trip to better understand how its electric vehicles perform during long-distance travel. For the...

2025-11-19T14:45:45Z

General Motors recently embarked on a 5,000-mile road trip to better understand how its electric vehicles perform during long-distance travel. For the journey, the Michigan-based automaker brought al… [+1834 chars]

Trump’s ‘leading a massive cover up’ of Epstein and GOP is ‘complicit’: Top Oversight Dem

Democrats in Congress are pushing Attorney General Pam Bondi hard to release the Epstein files, but are hedging their bets by pursuing more subpoenas for...

2025-11-23T22:03:00Z

Democrats in Congress are pushing Attorney General Pam Bondi hard to release the Epstein files, but are hedging their bets by pursuing more subpoenas for individuals involved and the Epstein estate. … [+184 chars]

GM Faces Another $5 Million Lawsuit For Defective V8 Engines

General Motors has been dragged to court several times this year, and it's headed there again after another displeased customer filed a lawsuit against the...

2025-11-24T13:15:07Z

General Motors has been dragged to court several times this year, and it's headed there again after another displeased customer filed a lawsuit against the conglomerate over dissatisfaction with the … [+2985 chars]

Downsized, Efficient, But Fragile — Why Today’s Engines May Not Last

There’s no escaping the fact that modern engines are failing at alarming rates. Toyota, Honda, and General Motors have all issued massive recalls involving...

2025-12-03T13:45:00Z

The Reliability Crisis We Shouldve Seen Coming  Theres no escaping the fact that modern engines are failing at alarming rates. Toyota, Honda, and General Motors have all issued massive recalls invol… [+3410 chars]

UN chief says 6 peacekeepers killed in drone strike on a UN facility in Sudan

A drone strike hit a United Nations facility in war-torn Sudan on Saturday, killing six peacekeepers, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. The...

2025-12-13T20:26:38Z

CAIRO (AP) A drone strike hit a United Nations facility in war-torn Sudan on Saturday, killing six peacekeepers, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. The strike hit the peacekeeping logisti… [+2113 chars]

General Hospital’s Portia Is Headed for Hot Water — While Drew’s Real Assailant Remains at Large: Who Actually Shot Him?!?

General Hospital is setting the stage for Portia to take a dip in hot water as the newly minted prime suspect in Drew’s shooting. But as much as she hates...

2025-11-18T14:14:53Z

General Hospital is setting the stage for Portia to take a dip in hot water as the newly minted prime suspect in Drews shooting. But as much as she hates Congressman Cutthroat, we dont buy that she w… [+1640 chars]

Vote for the Best Tech of 2025 in Gizmodo’s Readers’ Choice Awards

Vote now in the Gizmodo Best Tech of 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards and help decide which gadgets and devices Best of 2025!

2025-12-02T12:00:26Z

We’ve already shared our winners of Gizmodo’s Best Tech of 2025 Awards and now it’s your turn. Whether you’ve read our reviews and agreed or disagreed, here’s your chance to help decide what was the … [+1196 chars]

With the Rise of AI, Cisco Sounds an Urgent Alarm About the Risks of Aging Tech

Generative AI is making it even easier for attackers to exploit old and often forgotten network equipment. Replacing it takes investment, but Cisco is making the case that it’s worth it.

2025-11-20T10:00:00Z

Aging digital infrastructure equipment like routers, network switches, and network-attached storagehas long posed a silent risk to organizations. In the short term, it's cheaper and easier to just le… [+2683 chars]

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 as It Navigates ‘Code Red’

The ChatGPT-maker is releasing its “best model yet” as it faces new pressures from Google and other AI competitors.

2025-12-11T18:00:00Z

OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.2, its smartest artificial intelligence model yet, with performance gains across writing, coding, and reasoning benchmarks. The launch comes just days after CEO Sam Altman… [+2477 chars]

Eurovision faces crucial decision over Israel

Organisers of the song contest meet in Geneva on Thursday to debate Israel's role in the event.

2025-12-04T00:30:19Z

Mark SavageMusic correspondent Singer Yuval Raphael, who survived the 7 October Hamas attack in 2023, represented Israel at this year's Eurovision The Eurovision Song Contest faces a battle for its… [+5083 chars]

Linux Creator Linus Torvalds Is Sort of Okay With Vibe Coding, Actually

"Vibe coding may be a horrible, horrible idea from a maintenance standpoint, if you actually tried to make a product," Torvalds said.

2025-11-20T20:10:28Z

Vibe-coding, the AI-assisted form of software development, is having a moment. Numerous companies are selling vibe coding services, Google just launched a vibe-coding agent, and it also happens to be… [+2543 chars]

Apple Is Hemorrhaging Vice Presidents

Amid rumors that Tim Cook may leave soon, many of his direct reports are retiring or otherwise moving on.

2025-12-06T20:30:48Z

On Saturday came a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware technology is looking to leave. Gurman, as usual, is reporting market-relevant info… [+3259 chars]

The Database Powering America’s Hospitals May Not be What You Expect

Ever heard of MUMPS? Both programming language and database, it was developed in the 1960s for the Massachusetts General Hospital. The goal was to streamline the increasingly enormous timesink that …read more

2025-12-04T03:00:32Z

Ever heard of MUMPS? Both programming language and database, it was developed in the 1960s for the Massachusetts General Hospital. The goal was to streamline the increasingly enormous timesink that i… [+1428 chars]

OpenAI is finally letting employees donate their equity to charity

Current and former OpenAI employees have grown increasingly frustrated by the fact that the company hasn't allowed them to donate their equity to charity in years. But OpenAI has finally seemed to bow to pressure, sending out an email from the company's equit…

2025-11-17T22:47:14Z

<ul><li></li><li></li></ul> And the companys price per share has gone up significantly. And the companys price per share has gone up significantly. by Hayden FieldClose Hayden Field Posts from … [+4438 chars]

Every AI Breakthrough Shifts the Goalposts of Artificial General Intelligence

As AI systems exceed one benchmark after another, our standards for “humanlike intelligence” keep evolving

2025-11-20T12:00:00Z

“When will AI achieve humanlike intelligence?” I recently asked a friend. “It already has,” he replied, suggesting that if you were to travel back in time to 1995 and evaluate our current versions of… [+5712 chars]

The Budget: Rumours And Reality (The Big Weekend Debate)

A panel of experts on Labour’s make-or-break budget.

2025-11-23T14:02:00Z

Today, Laura and Paddy speak to a packed sofa of financial experts ahead of the governments crucial budget announcement. Former Conservative Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, General Secretary of Unite the U… [+1165 chars]

Daily Mail publisher agrees to buy Daily Telegraph for £500m

The publisher of the Daily Mail says it is in talks to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m.

2025-11-22T10:05:53Z

The publisher of the Daily Mail has agreed to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m. The Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) said it had entered a period of discussion with RedBird IMI, which… [+865 chars]

Festive forecast: Will we see a white Christmas this year?

Sarah Keith-Lucas explores the chances of getting snow at Christmas this year in the UK.

2025-12-12T15:59:21Z

Forecasters look at data produced by several different weather supercomputers generated over different timescales. Not all computer models are in agreement about how the finer details of the Christm… [+1055 chars]

Google Adds Gemini AI-Assistant to Android Auto

Gemini is spreading its tendrils to millions of additional vehicles.

2025-11-21T22:10:44Z

Google is starting to add its Gemini AI assistant to all of its products, and now, Android Auto is getting the chatbot treatment.  The company announced on November 20 that Android Auto, which it sa… [+1595 chars]

Walgreens Recalls Saline Nasal Spray Over Bacteria Contamination Concerns

Over 41,000 bottles have been recalled.

2025-11-25T17:55:55Z

A recall has been issued for Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with xylitol, due to concerns about bacterial contamination, according to a notice from the FDA. The recall includes over 41,000 bottles of t… [+1490 chars]

BBC chair vows to stay to 'fix' problems

Samir Shah says he is "not someone who walks away" after criticism of his handling of the recent crisis over Panorama's edit of a Donald Trump speech.

2025-11-24T22:09:36Z

Ian YoungsCulture reporter 'Most important job right now is to recruit a DG': BBC chair The chair of the BBC has said he is "not someone who walks away" after criticism of his handling of the recen… [+6575 chars]

Agency staff covering for Birmingham bin strike vote to take industrial action

Unite claims a growing number of agency staff are refusing to cross the picket lines.

2025-11-17T14:55:34Z

Agency refuse workers brought in to cover for Birmingham's long-running bin strike have voted to take industrial action themselves over claims of bullying and harassment. Hundreds of members of Unit… [+896 chars]

First all-optical XPU processing system

The World’s First 
All-Optical 
General-Purpose Processor

2025-12-13T22:44:55Z

Akhetonics is creating the worlds first all-optical XPU, a cross-domain processor for general-purpose, ultra-low power, high-performance computing and AI.  With our in-house developed photonic design… [+481 chars]

OpenAI, Anthropic, Others Receive Warning Letter from Dozens of State Attorneys General

They want the companies to "mitigate the harm caused by sycophantic and delusional outputs" from AI products.

2025-12-11T04:36:54Z

In a letter dated December 9, and made public on December 10 according to Reuters, dozens of state and territorial attorneys general from all over the U.S. warned Big Tech that it needs to do a bette… [+3761 chars]

Judge tosses indictments against James Comey and Tish James

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

2025-11-24T18:07:48Z

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on the grounds that the appointment of the U.S. attorney who broug… [+2539 chars]

Thursday's Cold Moon Is the Last Supermoon of the Year. Here's How and When to View It

The best opportunity to view this spectacle will be shortly after sunset on December 4.

2025-12-03T17:30:42Z

A cold supermoon is on its way. On December 4, Earth's satellite will delight us with one of the last astronomical spectacles of 2025. Not only will it be the last full moon of the year, but it's als… [+2447 chars]

AI Slop Is Ruining Reddit for Everyone

Reddit is considered one of the most human spaces left on the internet, but mods and users are overwhelmed with slop posts in the most popular subreddits.

2025-12-05T12:00:00Z

A Reddit post about a bride who demands a wedding guest wear a specific, unflattering shade is sure to provoke rage, let alone one about a bridesmaid or mother of the groom who wants to wear white. A… [+2550 chars]

OpenAI Locks Down San Francisco Offices Following Alleged Threat From Activist

A message on OpenAI’s internal Slack claimed the activist in question had expressed interest in “causing physical harm to OpenAI employees.”

2025-11-21T23:54:29Z

OpenAI employees in San Francisco were told to stay inside the office on Friday afternoon after the company purportedly received a threat from an individual who was previously associated with the Sto… [+2643 chars]

Senators Want Extremism Researchers to Surrender Documents Linked to Right-Wing Grudges

The Senate homeland security committee's chair has asked researchers to turn over troves of documents related to the January 6 attack, vaccines, and more, according to a letter reviewed by WIRED.

2025-11-21T17:06:49Z

A powerful United States Senate committee has requested that multiple academic research centers focused on political extremism hand over years worth of documentation on federal watchlisting programs,… [+2979 chars]

How Long Should You Stay in a Sauna? (2025)

Optimize your sauna session by listening to the experts and, more importantly, your body.

2025-12-05T11:30:00Z

Like cold plunging, sauna use isnt suitable for everyone, however. If you have any heart, kidney, blood pressure, or respiratory concerns or are pregnant, you should avoid the sauna, for example. If … [+2799 chars]

The Instagram-Fueled Boom in Copycat Vintage Car-Body Shells

Instagram is awash with Asian firms showing how they can remake old Broncos, Defenders, and other whole classic cars—better and much cheaper than in the US.

2025-12-13T10:00:00Z

Its hardly surprising that, in an electric world where Jell-O-mold cars are designed for creating the least drag, so many motorheads are yearning for the auto aesthetics of yesteryear. After all, cla… [+3325 chars]

Kaiju – General purpose 3D/2D game engine in Go and Vulkan with built in editor

General purpose 3D and 2D game engine using Go (golang) and Vulkan with built in editor - KaijuEngine/kaiju

2025-12-09T14:51:46Z

Kaiju is a 2D/3D game engine written in Go (Golang) backed by Vulkan. The goal of the engine is to use a modern, easy, systems level programming language, with a focus on simplicity, to create a new … [+3544 chars]

Is Flu Different This Winter?

The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.

2025-12-11T19:02:00Z

Available for over a year Today, the number of people in hospital with the flu has risen by more than half this week. Doctors say an earlier start to the flu season plus an unexpected mutation in t… [+1701 chars]

Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules

California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

2025-12-12T03:01:07Z

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at blocking states from enforcing their own artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. "We want to have one central source of approval," … [+1886 chars]

Hegseth Risked Endangering Troops With Signal Messages

An inspector-general report finds that the defense secretary violated his department’s policies.

2025-12-03T18:02:34Z

For nearly nine months, Trump-administration officials have defended top national-security leaders who shared information in a Signal chat about U.S. strikes in Yemen, first reported by The Atlantic’… [+10216 chars]

One of our favorite Switch 2 controllers is 20 percent off right now

If you’re going to prove to your siblings that you’re still the family’s Mario Kart champion, you’re going to need an extra controller to make sure it’s a fair race. Fortunately, 8BitDo’s Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — which is compatible with the Nintendo…

2025-11-25T01:32:48Z

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> 8BitDos Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller features Hall effect triggers, remappable buttons, and a charging dock. 8BitDos Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller features… [+3103 chars]

‘Jmail’ is like any other inbox, except this one has Jeffrey Epstein’s emails

The more than 20,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein emails released earlier this month by the House Oversight Committee have been enough to prompt more investigations into the convicted child sex offender and the people around him, like former Harvard president and…

2025-11-22T00:58:31Z

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The 20,000 pages of Epstein messages released earlier this month are now available in the style of a Gmail inbox. The 20,000 pages of Epstein messages released … [+3545 chars]

Apple Announces a Few Other Executive Transitions

Apple today announced that Jennifer Newstead will become Apple’s general counsel on March 1, 2026, following a transition of duties from Kate Adams.

2025-12-05T22:18:12Z

December 4, 2025 PRESS RELEASE Apple announces executive transitions Jennifer Newstead to join Apple as senior vice president, will become general counsel in March 2026 Kate Adams to retire late… [+5404 chars]

A Woman in Thailand Believed to Be Dead Woke up in Her Coffin

A staff member at a Buddhist temple heard a knock while explaining to a relative how to get a death certificate.

2025-11-25T15:32:08Z

A 65-year-old Thai woman has just experienced everyones worst nightmare: waking up in a coffin. On Sunday, the Wat Rat Prakong Tham Buddhist Temple outside of Bangkok posted a video of a white, open… [+2366 chars]

U.S. Government Websites Are Hosting PDFs Promoting Porn and Scams

Not exactly a public service.

2025-12-12T19:00:22Z

The websites of your local government agencies can be great repositories for helpful resources. They can also host a lot of porn. According to a report from 404 Media, several government and universi… [+2516 chars]

Tanning Beds Are Giving Us Skin Cancer Where the Sun Doesn’t Shine

New research highlights the unique dangers of the UV radiation provided by tanning beds.

2025-12-12T19:00:30Z

With winter right around the corner, some of you might be thinking about taking a trip to your local tanning bed. But be warned, a study out this week finds these devices can be especially harmful to… [+4206 chars]

Apple among companies warned by 42 Attorneys General to address harmful AI behaviors

The National Association of Attorneys General has issued a letter to 13 tech companies, including Apple, calling for stronger action and safeguards against the harm AI can cause, and has caused, “especially to vulnerable populations.” Here are the details. …

2025-12-11T01:18:04Z

The National Association of Attorneys General has issued a letter to 13 tech companies, including Apple, calling for stronger action and safeguards against the harm AI can cause, and has caused, espe… [+4070 chars]

Iceland boss Richard Walker to become Labour peer, sources say

The supermarket chair quit the Conservative Party to throw his support behind Sir Keir Starmer.

2025-12-06T21:56:12Z

The chairman of the supermarket chain Iceland will be nominated for a Labour peerage, sources within the party have confirmed. They said Richard Walker was "a committed champion of families dealing … [+1372 chars]

Venezuela says opposition leader will become fugitive if she collects Nobel

María Corina Machado may not be able to return if she goes to Norway for prize-giving, attorney general says.

2025-11-21T09:04:24Z

María Corina Machado has been in hiding since the start of the year Venezuela's opposition leader will be considered a "fugitive" if she travels to Norway to collect her Nobel Peace Prize, the natio… [+3216 chars]