The Canary
- May 27, 2023Letters to the Canary: are conspiracy theorists part of the ‘Left’, Universal Credit, and rich people
The Canary is excited to share the latest edition of our letters page. This is where we publish people’s responses to the news, politics, or anything … Read more By Steve Topple - May 26, 2023Yemeni artist Alaa Rubil uses the shell-pocked buildings of his hometown as canvas, to shine a light on the horrors of war
Not long after the start of the war in Yemen, the southern port city of Aden, where artist Alaa Rubil lives, became the scene … Read more By Canary workers' co-op - May 26, 2023The misconduct investigation into the EHRC’s Kishwer Falkner was over before it even began
Before it had even begun, a misconduct investigation into Kishwer Falkner – the chair of the UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) – … Read more By Alex/Rose Cocker - May 26, 2023Three internationalists died defending Bakhmut, here’s why they joined the struggle against Russia’s invasion
Finbar Cafferkey, Dmytro Petrov, and Cooper Andrews were revolutionaries from Ireland, Russia, and the US. All three of them joined the military defence of … Read more By Tom Anderson - May 26, 2023The DWP’s latest Universal Credit plans could see it stop 632,000 peoples’ benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is once again shaking up Universal Credit. It’s to do with the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) for … Read more By Steve Topple
Media Lens
- May 24, 2023Head-Trapped – Descartes, Dawkins, Hobbes, Marx, Mill, Darwin, And The Myth Of Western Civilisation
Descartes famously declared: ‘Cogito ergo sum’, or, ‘I think therefore I am.’ But a thought has no awareness; it is a mere packet of information. ‘It’s hot in here’, is like a telegram, a note. → … - May 16, 2023Climate Breakdown, Extinction And ‘The Most Stupid Boast’
In a recent Guardian advert pleading for readers to hand over money to the paper, leading columnist Marina Hyde declared: ‘My absolute favourite thing about the Guardian is not being told what to writ … - May 4, 2023Souls For Sale – The Times Interviews Noam Chomsky
In a society built on lies, the search for truth is a game. Consider the debate surrounding alleged ‘threats’ to the BBC’s ‘independence’, even as the BBC itself reports of its outgoing chairman: ‘As … - April 18, 2023‘It May Be In No One’s Interest To Reveal More’: Cancelling Facts That Challenge Establishment Power
As we have noted before, a systemic feature of state-corporate media is propaganda by omission. Missing out salient facts, informed commentary and context about the machinations of government and big … - March 27, 2023‘The Dwindling Band Of Iraq Obsessives’ – Endless War And Media Complicity
The 20th anniversary of the illegal US/UK-led invasion of Iraq has demonstrated once again the subservience of state and corporate media to Western power. Jeremy Bowen, the BBC’s international editor, …
The Real News Network
- May 26, 2023Volcanic eruptions in Mexico and the dangers of fetishizing natural disasters in the Global South
When Mexico was hit by tragic earthquakes in 2017, the media showed sensationalist footage of buildings collapsing over and over, then the cameras left. Sadly, the same thing seems to be happening wit … - May 26, 2023Bidding farewell to the American century
It’s becoming clearer by the day that America is an empire in terminal decline, yet the myths of American exceptionalism persist. - May 26, 2023A false arrest upended one West Virginia man’s life. Years later, he is trying to heal.
After Caleb Dial was falsely arrested in 2021, a Ring doorbell camera ultimately exonerated him. Now, after settling a lawsuit with the city police department, he is just trying to heal. - May 24, 2023Three years later, George Floyd’s family members are still fighting for justice
Philonise and Keeta, brother and sister-in-law to George Floyd, say their memories of a deeply beloved and loving man taken too soon continue to fuel their fight for police accountability and racial j … - May 24, 2023East Palestine, 100 Days Later
Months after an explosive Norfolk Southern train derailment changed their lives and communities forever, residents of East Palestine, Ohio, and the surrounding area feel "numb," lied to, and …
Privacy International News
- May 11, 2023Tell Capita PLC to stop profiting from the hostile environment
- May 11, 2023Charities protest Capita AGM over controversial government GPS tracking contract
- May 11, 2023Charities protest Capita AGM over controversial government GPS tracking contract
- May 5, 2023Life under 24/7 GPS surveillance – A GPS ankle tag experiment
- May 5, 2023Who profits from the UK's 24/7 tracking of migrants?
Wired News
- May 28, 202345 Best Memorial Day Outdoor Deals: Tents, Camp Chairs, and More
The sun is out, the flowers are budding, and it's time to revel in your new running shoes and sleeping pads. - May 28, 2023How to Control Amazon Kids+ Content Settings (2023)
Everyone’s definition of what’s appropriate for kids to read or watch is different. But we can offer some advice for managing settings. - May 28, 2023The Quest to Use Quantum Mechanics to Pull Energy out of Nothing
The quantum energy teleportation protocol was proposed in 2008 and largely ignored. Now two independent experiments have shown that it works. - May 28, 2023Remembering GitHub's Office, a Monument to Tech Culture
The code-hosting platform's headquarters was a living testament to tech values and one of its first disputed territories. - May 28, 2023How to Text From Your PC Through Your Phone
Your messages, on your PC, in seconds.
The Verge
- May 29, 2023Watch this Nvidia demo and imagine actually speaking to AI game characters
Image: Nvidia At Computex 2023 in Taipei, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang just gave the world a glimpse of what it might be like when gaming and AI collide — with a graphically breathtaking rendering of a cyb … - May 29, 2023Dolphin says Nintendo blocked a Steam release of its Wii and GameCube emulator
Image: The Verge The Steam launch of Dolphin, an open-source emulator for the Wii and the GameCube, has been delayed indefinitely (via PC Gamer). A blog post by the developers says that’s due to a Nin … - May 28, 2023Quest 3 hands-on confirms Meta’s building a ‘far thinner and lighter’ headset
The Quest 3 will improve on the Quest 2 (pictured above) in many important ways. | Photo by Owen Grove / The Verge A hands-on look at the Meta Quest 3 reveals a massive set of improvements to the Meta … - May 28, 2023Right to repair: all the latest news and updates
Image: The Verge The right-to-repair movement is picking up momentum across the US and the rest of the globe. Here’s the story so far. Continue reading… - May 28, 2023LG’s 48-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor is over $600 off right now
LG 48GQ900 48-inch OLED gaming monitor | Image: LG The 48-inch LG UltraGear 48GQ900 is on sale at Amazon for an incredible 43 percent off from its typical $1,499.99 price right now, putting it at $852 …
How To Geek
- May 28, 2023What’s the Best Way to Store Data for Decades or Centuries?
While certain people had the luxury of writing important stuff on stone tablets, unfortunately most of us have preservation needs that go beyond ten lines of text. So what’s the next best thing to kee … - May 28, 2023Prepare to Say Goodbye to Spotify's Cheap Tier
Everything is more expensive these days. I’m talking about cars, gasoline, fast food, groceries, home prices, and all the streaming services we use daily. However, Spotify is only $9.99 per month, but … - May 28, 2023How to Turn Off Notifications on Android
Android’s notification system is easily one of its most powerful features. But with great power comes great responsibility, and some apps choose to abuse this. If you’re sick of constant notifications … - May 28, 2023Proton's Family Plan Offers a Suite of Privacy Tools and Cloud Storage
Families searching for a privacy-focused alternative to Google One now have at least one option. Proton just launched a family bundle of its own, which includes access to Proton’s full suite of apps a … - May 28, 2023How to Manage Notifications on iPhone and iPad
Notifications are an essential part of the iPhone and iPad experience, but you may not always be happy with them. There are numerous ways to silence notifications, optimize the Notification Center, an …
Major Geeks – Files
- May 29, 2023Calibre 6.19.0
Calibre is an all-in-one Open Source tool for managing and viewing all of your electronic books easily. It will allow you to conveniently organize all your e-books within the library by their metadata … - May 29, 2023OCCT 12.0.4
The name OCCT comes from OverClock Checking Tool. This application will let you benchmark and overclock your system components…. [License: Subscription $10.00 Per year | Requires: 11|10|8|7 | Size: … - May 29, 2023HDCleaner 2.050
HDCleaner is a freeware app to completely clean your Windows PC, including registry and backup, encrypting data, splitting files, removing traces, and more. HDCleaner offers a comprehensive toolkit fo … - May 29, 2023Dr.Web Live Disk 9.0.1 (05/29/2023)
Dr. Web Live Disk will clean your computer of infected and suspicious files, help you copy important information to a removable data storage device or another computer, and then attempt to cure infect … - May 29, 2023Windows 11 Debloater 1.9.1
Windows 11 Debloater is another customization option that allows advanced users to disable/enable various Windows 11 features by generating and running a PowerShell script. Windows 11 Debloater is por …
WordPress.org News
- May 27, 2023Celebrating 20 Years of WordPress
May 27, 2023, marks exactly 20 years since Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little forked b2/cafelog to create WordPress Version 0.70. Quite a bit has taken place in the past 20 years, and imagine how much mor … - May 22, 2023WP Briefing: Episode 56: What to Know About WordPress Playground
Join guest host Rich Tabor and WordPress Playground innovator Adam Zielinski as they discuss the capabilities and promise of WP Playground in episode 56 of the WordPress Briefing. Stay tuned for your … - May 20, 2023WordPress 6.2.2 Security Release
WordPress 6.2.2 is now available! - May 16, 2023WordPress 6.2.1 Maintenance & Security Release
WordPress 6.2.1 is now available! This minor release features 20 bug fixes in Core and 10 bug fixes for the block editor. You can review a summary of the maintenance updates in this release by reading … - May 8, 2023WP Briefing: Episode 55: Happy Anniversary, WordPress!
Join WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy in the 55th episode of the WordPress Briefing as she looks back at the 20 years of WordPress and how the open source community made WordPress …
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Hubble Videos
- May 23, 2023Pan: A jellyfish galaxy adrift
- May 23, 2023Pan: Scrutinising a star-studded cluster
- May 23, 2023Pan: Cosmic leviathan
- May 1, 2023Pan: Ghostly galactic jellyfish
- April 24, 2023Pan: The cluster that almost got away
Nasa News
- May 26, 2023NASA Sets Coverage for Axiom Mission 2 Departure from Space Station
NASA will provide live coverage of the undocking and departure of Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) private astronaut mission from the International Space Station before crew returns to Earth. - May 26, 2023NASA Pursues Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services for Artemis Missions
NASA is seeking industry proposals for a next-generation LTV (Lunar Terrain Vehicle) that will allow astronauts to go farther and conduct more science than ever before as they explore the south polar … - May 26, 2023NASA to Provide Briefing, Coverage of Spacewalks for Station Upgrades
Two NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station will conduct a pair of spacewalks Friday, June 9, and Thursday, June 15, to install two new solar arrays. - May 26, 2023New Mexico Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station
Students from southern New Mexico schools will have an opportunity to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station. - May 26, 2023NASA, Rocket Lab Complete Launch of TROPICS CubeSat Constellation
The final pair of NASA’s TROPICS (Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats) are in orbit after successfully launching at 11:46 p.m. E …
Nasa Picture of the Day
- May 26, 2023Hubble Captures a Drifting Galaxy
The jellyfish galaxy JW39 hangs serenely in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. - May 24, 2023Strategic Partnerships Manager Anita Dey
"If I can advocate for all the groups that need equity, I'm glad to do it." – Anita Dey, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Outreach and Engagement, NASA Headquarters - May 24, 2023Whistling Through the Wildflowers
Two black-bellied whistling ducks walk through a field of wildflowers at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 19, 2023. - May 23, 2023SpaceX Dragon Crew Ship Approaches the International Space Station
The SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft, named Freedom, is seen as it approaches the International Space Station with four Axiom Mission 2 private astronauts aboard on Monday, May 22, 2023. - May 22, 2023Baby Stars in the Orion Constellation
Scores of baby stars shrouded by dust are revealed in this infrared image of the star-forming region NGC 2174.
Nasa Curious Universe
- April 11, 2023To the Stars with Astronaut Jessica Watkins
In this special season five finale episode, join NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, self-proclaimed “rock nerd” on a journey to the stars. - April 4, 2023Suiting up for Space
Spacesuits are more than just garments – in the airless vacuum of space or on the freezing surface of the moon, they keep astronauts alive. Explore how NASA engineers like Amy Ross and Paromita Mitra … - March 28, 2023Field Notes: Nhulunbuy, Australia
Tropical rainforests, snowy mountain peaks, even the Australian outback – NASA experts travel to a wide range of environments right here on Earth to better understand our universe. Miles Hatfield, NAS … - March 21, 2023How to Build A Spacecraft
Spacecraft go through a lot – exploring dangerous worlds across the cold expanse of space. Not to mention the chaos of a launch! So how do we build a mission that can take on dangerous environments an … - March 14, 2023Stargazers Welcome
The night sky isn’t just for experts, it belongs to all of us! And we here at NASA love to encourage people to go out and take a look. Amateur astronomer Kevin Hartnett, Hubble Social Media Lead Eliza …
The Independent
- May 29, 2023New Yorkers practice yoga on top of 100-storey skyscraper in Manhattan
Sky High Yoga started during the Covid-19 pandemic and it’s still going strong nearly three years later, with tickets sold out weeks in advance. - May 29, 2023Succession’s final scenes explained as winner is unveiled at last
The last ever episode of Jesse Armstrong’s satire has finally aired – here’s what happened - May 29, 2023Aderrien Murry called 911 to help his mom. A police officer shot the 11-year-old as he complied with commands
‘I think they shot first and asked questions second. He doesn’t appear to be a man or anything, he’s a 4’10” little boy,’ Aderrien Murray’s lawyer tells Bevan Hurley - May 29, 2023Aderrien Murry called 911 to help his mom. A police officer shot the 11-year-old as he complied with commands
‘I think they shot first and asked questions second. He doesn’t appear to be a man or anything, he’s a 4’10” little boy,’ Aderrien Murray’s lawyer tells Bevan Hurley - May 29, 2023Holly Willoughby returns to Instagram amid Phillip Schofield scandal
‘It’s taken time to process yesterday’s news,’ Willoughby wrote
BBC News
- May 29, 2023Metropolitan Police: 'Alarm' over move to cut response to mental health calls
An ex-head of the police watchdog says the plan to send officers to fewer 999 calls could create a "vacuum". - May 29, 2023Tourist boat sinks on Lake Maggiore killing four – reports
Italy's fire service says the boat capsized when a storm developed over the lake. - May 29, 2023Turkish election victory for Erdogan leaves nation divided
The president's supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power. - May 29, 2023Kyiv under drone attack barrage for second night
No casualties are reported, but more than 40 targets are destroyed by the air defence. - May 29, 2023Swansea triathlon: Athlete dies during swimming stage event
Organisers Activity Wales Events confirmed the death with "heavy hearts".
BBC News Wales
- May 29, 2023Ateb y Galw: Rachael Garside
Y cyn gyflwynydd a'r newyddiadurwraig o Gaerdydd sy'n Ateb y Galw yr wythnos yma. - May 29, 2023Crymych: Apêl am nwyddau i deulu Alysia Salisbury
Mae teulu Alysia Salisbury, fu farw mewn tân yn ei chartref, wedi "colli'r cyfan", medd cynghorydd. - May 29, 2023Cryptocurrency: Digital artist nets hundreds of thousands in NFT sale
An artist sells 7,200 works as non-fungible tokens overnight for the equivalent of £500,000. - May 29, 2023The Welshman who aimed for space but was sunk at sea
Dr J Anthony Llewellyn was one of the first two non-USA born Nasa astronauts. - May 29, 2023Athletwr wedi marw yn ystod Triathlon Abertawe fore Sul
Cadarnhaodd Activity Wales Events y farwolaeth gyda "chalon drom".
BBC News World
- May 29, 2023Rugby chaos as multiple pitch invaders tackled
Play was interrupted when at least 10 people ran onto the field at a rugby league match in New Zealand. - May 29, 2023Erdogan victory speech: 'Today nobody has lost'
The re-elected Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, addressed supporters outside the Presidential Palace. - May 28, 2023Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus
The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election. - May 28, 2023Indian police drag away and detain protesting wrestlers
Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia among protesters detained in New Delhi. - May 28, 2023Kitten stuck in rain pipe for three days found alive
Rescuers in Beirut used small cameras to identify the location of the feline, before pulling it to safety.
BBC News Entertainment Arts
- May 29, 2023Here's why the Arctic Monkeys warm up to Tom Jones
The band have been playing It's Not Unusual as their walk-on music during their latest tour. - May 29, 2023Phillip Schofield: What next for Holly Willoughby, ITV and This Morning?
Phillip Schofield left his role on the daytime show after admitting an affair with a colleague. - May 28, 2023Phillip Schofield affair: This Morning to air as normal
ITV says the flagship show will continue "as normal" on Monday and there are "no plans" to axe it. - May 27, 2023Anatomy of a Fall: French thriller wins Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or prize
Filmmaker Justine Triet becomes the third female director ever to win the prestigious prize. - May 26, 2023How Jords became the first UK rap act on Motown records
The Croydon-born musician says he "can't accept" he's keeping company with Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross.
BBC News Technology
- May 29, 2023FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment
Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX. - May 28, 2023Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's 'superwoman'?
Can new chief executive Linda Yaccarino fix Twitter? - May 27, 2023ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research
The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false. - May 27, 2023Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code
"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules. - May 26, 2023Neuralink: Why is Elon Musk’s brain chip firm in the news?
Elon Musk’s brain chip firm Neuralink has received the US regulatory green light for its first human clinical trial, after earlier controversies.
BBC News Science Environment
- May 26, 2023Precious cheetah cubs die in India national park
The cubs were the first to be born in the country 70 years after the animals were declared extinct here - May 25, 2023Deep-sea mining hotspot teems with mystery animals
Thousands of 'otherworldly' animals live beneath the ocean in an area that may be mined for metals. - May 25, 2023COP28: Government defends oil boss Jaber to head talks
Government minister pushes back against EU and US calls for removal of Sultan al-Jaber as head of COP28. - May 25, 2023See tiny newborn meerkats explore zoo enclosure
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating the birth of meerkat pups for the first time in 16 years. - May 24, 2023Fast-growing chickens: Judge dismisses 'Frankenchickens' farming welfare case
A high court judge dismisses a legal challenge over the welfare of fast-growing chickens on farms.
