The Canary
- January 27, 2023Met Police ‘safer schools’ officer pleads guilty to child sex offences
On Tuesday 24 January a serving officer with the Metropolitan Police plead guilty to several child sex offences at Wood Green Crown Court. PC … Read more By Tom Anderson - January 27, 2023This Tory MP has a plan to save the world
The world is a frightening place at the moment. War in Ukraine, US hostility towards China, environmental and economic crises. But don’t worry too … Read more By Joe Glenton - January 27, 2023Regret takes hold in Brexit bastion
Grays, a town near London, voted overwhelmingly in favour of Brexit. But three years after severing ties with the EU, some are feeling remorse … Read more By The Canary - January 27, 2023BBC News whitewashed Israeli forces’ massacre in Jenin
The fallout from Israeli forces killing nine Palestinian people in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank continues. As the Canary previously reported: … Read more By Steve Topple - January 27, 2023German parliament spotlights Nazis’ LGBTQ victims in annual Holocaust remembrance
The German parliament will for the first time focus its annual Holocaust memorial commemorations on people persecuted and killed for their sexual or gender … Read more By The Canary
Media Lens
- January 26, 2023‘End Stage Capitalism’: Collapsing Britain And The Climate Crisis
People in power get nervous when the population’s trust in national institutions plummets. It has often been a precursor of significant social unrest, even revolutions. This is an underlying reason wh … - January 19, 2023Harry The ‘Traitor’ And Lynch ‘The Grinch’ – The Corporate Media’s Automatic Smear Machine
If we were to choose a hill to die on, it would probably not be in defence of a British prince. In truth, we don’t need to like or support – and may even abhor → - December 14, 2022‘Nearly Every War Has Been The Result Of Media Lies’: Julian Assange, State-Corporate Media And Ukraine
Julian Assange once observed that, ‘Nearly every war has been the result of media lies.’ For daring to publish evidence of US war crimes, Assange now sits in the high-security Belmarsh prison in Londo … - November 23, 2022The Medium – An Appeal For Support
On November 15, as 90 Russian cruise missiles struck at Ukraine’s energy network, a companion US-UK propaganda blitz blamed the Russian missiles for the deaths of two workers on a farm in Poland. This … - November 14, 2022‘On The Highway To Climate Hell’ – The Climate Crisis, Activism And Broken Politics
Last month, the United Nations environment agency issued arguably its starkest warning yet about the climate crisis. The failure by governments around the world to cut carbon emissions means there is …
The Real News Network
- January 27, 2023FDA will now allow blood donations from gay, bisexual men and transgender women
The new FDA rules on blood donation will be more gender-inclusive, the agency said. - January 27, 2023A cop watcher attended the trial of a corrupt officer, the judge made him pay for it
PAR investigates the actions of a judge and a defense attorney that threw a well-known cop watcher into jail. - January 27, 2023Advocating internment camps for homeless people is increasingly mainstream. This should frighten us.
They aren’t calling them “internment camps,” but this is what they are—in effect and intent. - January 26, 2023Cori Bush calls for investigation into police killing of activist Tortuguita
Activists have questioned law enforcement’s narrative about the killing of the Atlanta climate justice activist. - January 25, 2023Now or never: Grad student-workers at Johns Hopkins mobilize ahead of union election
Amid a wave of labor actions and union drives shaking the world of higher education, graduate student-workers at Johns Hopkins University will finally have their union election on Jan. 30-31.
Privacy International News
- January 10, 2023“MI5 data-management system akin to the ‘wild west’”
- December 15, 2022Privacy International’s submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health
- December 14, 2022Under Surveillance: (Mis)use of Technologies in Emergency Responses Global lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic
- December 14, 2022Statement before the European Parliament hearing on "Spyware used in third countries and implications for EU foreign relations"
- December 9, 2022An explainer on SMS, 30 years down the line
Wired News
- January 27, 2023'Menswear Guy' Marks a Shift in Twitter's Main Characters
It used to be someone who stepped into the fray. Now, it can be anyone. - January 27, 2023Gene Wolfe Was Sci-Fi's Most Enigmatic Writer
Fans have spent years trying to comprehend his books, and many still don't have answers. - January 27, 2023The 10 Best Amazon Prime Films Right Now
From One Night in Miami … to Licorice Pizza, these are the best films available on the streamer. - January 27, 2023The 25 Best Amazon Prime Shows Right Now
From The Underground Railroad to Rings of Power, these are our picks for what you should be watching on the streamer. - January 27, 2023Alphabet's Layoffs Aren’t Very Googley
The company’s founders pioneered putting employees first and said they’d never bow down to Wall Street. How things have changed.
The Verge
- January 27, 2023Amazon Fresh is more than quadrupling how much you’ll need to pay to get free grocery delivery
You’re going to have to buy a lot more to get free delivery. | Image: Amazon Starting at the end of February, if you want to get free grocery delivery through Amazon Fresh, you’re going to have to buy … - January 27, 2023Google 101: how to format text in Google Docs
Samar Haddad / The Verge Google Docs has become a very useful word processing tool — a lot better than it was only a few years ago — but some of its more useful features may not be immediately obvious … - January 27, 2023The best deals on TVs for Super Bowl LVII
A deal on a TCL 6-Series TV offers a whole lot of bang for the buck. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge It’s almost time for the Super Bowl, the only game that functions more akin to an annual holiday … - January 27, 2023This sick new desk from Steelcase costs almost $10,000 and might be worth it
The one problem with this desk is that it demands a Smith Corona, not a MacBook, which would make writing these articles difficult. | Image: Steelcase It’s not often that furniture makes a splash in T … - January 27, 2023Comcast says Peacock is about to hit ‘peak losses’ after losing nearly $1 billion last quarter
Comcast revealed that the service lost $978 million in Q4 despite gaining 5 million new subscribers. | Image: Peacock Comcast published its fourth quarter 2022 earnings on Thursday, reporting that the …
How To Geek
- January 27, 2023AI Isn't Really Artificial Intelligence
Nothing’s easier to sell than a product with a good name. The technology that we call “artificial intelligence” is extremely complicated, but thanks to its name, you already have an idea of what it do … - January 27, 2023Check Out This Super-Detailed Teardown of the Google Pixel 7
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are Google’s best smartphones to date. You might know what they look like on the outside, but what about on the inside? There are already many teardown videos on the web, b … - January 27, 2023Did You Know iTunes for Windows Supports AirPlay, Too?
iTunes for Windows has always fallen behind the Mac version in features and reliability, and you might assume it can’t stream music to an AirPlay speaker. However, it can do that, and it has had the f … - January 27, 2023Why You Should Choose a VPN With Diskless Servers
If you’re shopping for a VPN, there are plenty of criteria to keep in mind, like price, performance, and even the interface. One thing you’ll hear about less is the type of servers a provider uses—in … - January 27, 2023Chrome for Android Finally Gets More Secure Incognito Browsing
You can finally lock your incognito web browser sessions and tabs behind a fingerprint on Android, giving users more privacy and security. Incognito mode is excellent for browsing the web, but if you …
Major Geeks – Files
- January 28, 2023TweakNow RAM Idle 1.0.0 Beta
TweakNow RAM Idle can potentially help your machine run smoother and faster by cleaning, optimizing, and freeing-up memory. If you use your machine regularly, sometimes you may notice it performing sl … - January 28, 2023JPEGView 1.1.42
JPEGView is an official re-release version of the popular image viewer and editor. With JPEGView, you can view images via drag n' drop or standard addition and perform different actions from a tr … - January 27, 2023UVK Ultra Virus Killer 11.9.1.1
UVK Ultra Virus Killer allows users to detect and delete all types of malware and spyware from infected systems. With a simple and intuitive interface, UVK allows users to detect and delete all types … - January 27, 2023Windows Terminal 1.16.10262.0 / 1.17.10235.0 Preview
Windows Terminal is a new, modern, fast, efficient, powerful, and productive terminal application for users of command-line tools and shells like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and WSL. Its main features … - January 27, 2023USBImager 1.0.9
USBImager is an Open Source app that can write compressed disk images to USB drives and creates backups. The same file can be used for Windows, macOS, and Linux. USBImager's interface is totally …
WordPress.org News
- January 19, 2023The Month in WordPress – December 2022
Last month at State of the Word, WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy shared some opening thoughts on “Why WordPress” and the Four Freedoms of open source. In this recent letter, she e … - January 16, 2023Letter from WordPress’ Executive Director, 2022
If Phases 1 and 2 had a "blocks everywhere" vision, think of Phase 3 with more of a “works with the way you work” vision. - January 16, 2023WP Briefing: Episode 47: Letter from the Executive Director
Hear from WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy on her vision for the open source project in 2023. - January 10, 2023WordPress is Turning 20: Let’s Celebrate!
2023 marks the 20th year of WordPress. Read on to learn about how WordPress is celebrating this milestone. - December 31, 2022WP Briefing: Episode 46: The WP Bloopers Podcast
This episode of the WP Briefing features all the Josepha bloopers our little elves have stored away over the year.
SPACE.com
- January 27, 2023Scientists spot 1st gamma-ray eclipses from strange 'spider' star systems
- January 27, 2023Europe's JUICE mission to Jupiter's moons preparing for April 14 launch
Europe's mission to explore three icy moons of Jupiter is all set to begin its voyage to the outer solar system. - January 27, 2023China wants to launch over 200 spacecraft in 2023
China last year performed 64 orbital rocket launches and finished building its own space station, but the country is planning an even busier year for 2023. - January 27, 2023Galactic collisions act as a 'cosmic delivery service' for hungry monster black holes
Astronomers may finally know what delivers the gas that feeds the powerful phenomena surrounding active black holes. - January 27, 2023Celestron SkyMaster 12×60 binocular review
An excellent choice for entry-level astronomers the Celestron SkyMaster 12×60 binos are great for long-range terrestrial observing.
Hubble Videos
- January 24, 2023Video of Tempestuous Young Stars in Orion
- January 9, 2023Calling on a Galactic Neighbour
- January 5, 2023Stargazing in NGC 6355
- December 20, 2022Video of Festive and Free-Floating
- December 12, 2022Video of A Cosmic Smokescreen
Nasa News
- January 27, 2023Oklahoma Students to Hear from NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station
Students from Choctaw Nation Head Start, Jones Academy Elementary, and seven area public schools in Durant, Oklahoma, will have an opportunity this week to hear from a NASA astronaut aboard the Intern … - January 27, 2023La NASA lanza páginas web en español sobre aeronáutica
Como parte de su empeño por proporcionar más recursos e información a nuevos públicos, la NASA ha lanzado nuevas páginas web con información sobre aeronáutica en español. El objetivo de estas páginas … - January 27, 2023NASA Launches Aeronautics Spanish-Language Webpages
As part of its effort to provide more resources and information to new audiences, NASA has launched new webpages featuring aeronautics information in Spanish. The webpages aim to make aeronautics cont … - January 25, 2023NASA Awards Innovations, Partnership Support Services Agreements
NASA has selected six companies to provide early-stage innovations and partnership support services. The services will be provided across multiple NASA centers. The place of performance will be specif … - January 24, 2023NASA, DARPA Will Test Nuclear Engine for Future Mars Missions
NASA and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced Tuesday a collaboration to demonstrate a nuclear thermal rocket engine in space, an enabling capability for NASA crewed mission …
Nasa Picture of the Day
- January 25, 2023President Reagan Calls for Space Station
On January 25, 1984, President Ronald Reagan used his State of the Union address to call for NASA to build a permanent manned space station. - January 24, 2023Astronaut Nicole Mann Makes Her First Spacewalk
Astronaut Nicole Mann is pictured during her first spacewalk installing a modification kit on the International Space Station's starboard truss structure. - January 23, 2023Webb Unveils Dark Side
An international team of astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has obtained an in-depth inventory of the deepest, coldest ices measured to date in a molecular cloud. - January 20, 2023Suiting Up for Their First Spacewalk
Expedition 68 Flight Engineers Nicole Mann of NASA and Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency are pictured on Jan. 12, 2023, during a fit check of their spacesuits inside the Quest ai … - January 18, 2023Snowy Celestial Mountains
Snow and ice cover mountains of the Tien Shan range in this photograph taken from the International Space Station (ISS) on Feb. 9, 2022.
Nasa Curious Universe
- December 12, 2022Bonus: Happy Holidays from NASA!
Before we return with season five in 2023, celebrate the holidays with us! Join Goddard news chief Rob Garner, NASA social media lead Stephanie L. Smith, and astronaut Shannon Walker on this special, … - July 12, 2022Webb’s First Images
On July 12, 2022, a fundamentally new era of exploring our universe begins. This special season finale episode features an overview of the James Webb Space Telescope’s first detailed cosmic images. Le … - July 5, 2022Field Notes: Astronaut Shannon Walker
From dusty deserts to icy mountain tops, NASA experts visit incredible places along their career path. But what about our explorers who take their work off the Earth? Join astronaut Shannon Walker on … - June 28, 2022Up and Away with Sounding Rockets
Explore sounding rockets, and the experiments they take to the skies, with space physicist Alexa Halford and sounding rocket program assistant chief Cathy Hesh. - June 21, 2022The Search For Life: Are We Alone?
Are we alone in the universe? It's a question studied in science fiction, but also by teams here at NASA. Join us as we search for signs of life outside of Earth with scientists Aki Roberge, Ravi …
The Independent
- January 27, 2023Seven people killed in Jerusalem synagogue shooting ‘terror attack’
A gunman has killed seven people and wounded ten others in a shooting outside a synagogue in east Jerusalem, Israel’s foreign ministry service has said. - January 27, 2023Man City vs Arsenal LIVE score: Latest updates from FA Cup clash as Erling Haaland misses chance
The Premier League title rivals meet for the first time this season in an exciting FA Cup encounter - January 27, 2023Formula E: Pascal Wehrlein holds off Jake Dennis to win thrilling first race in Diriyah
The Porsche driver finished half-a-second ahead of British star Dennis – with the duo now the leading contenders in the Championship table - January 27, 2023Leonardo DiCaprio names newly-discovered snake species after his favourite woman
The snake was found dwelling in trees of the Panamanian jungle – but is under threat from an explosion in mining - January 27, 2023White House defends Biden on police brutality ahead of Tyre Nichols video release: ‘He’s been vocal’
Congress has so far failed to pass police reform.
BBC News
- January 27, 2023Anthony Gordon: Newcastle agree £45m deal for Everton forward
Newcastle United are close to signing Everton's Anthony Gordon after the clubs agreed a deal that could eventually be worth £45m. - January 27, 2023Body-cam footage shows moment of Paul Pelosi attack
A US court authorised the release of video from the October 2020 assault on Nancy Pelosi's husband. - January 27, 2023Formula 1: Sexist comments 'do not reflect' FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem's beliefs
Motorsport's governing body the FIA says sexist remarks attributed to its president "do not reflect his beliefs". - January 27, 2023England in South Africa: Tourists slump to 27-run defeat despite Jason Roy century
England fall to a 27-run defeat in the first one-day international against South Africa despite Jason Roy's belligerent century. - January 27, 2023London's West End: Man crushed by telescopic urinal dies
The man had been working on the pop-up toilet, which is stored beneath the ground during the day.
BBC News Wales
- January 27, 2023WRU chairman to face Senedd committee over sexism scandal
Ieuan Evans will face politicians amid accusations of sexism, racism and misogyny in Welsh rugby. - January 27, 2023Welsh Rugby Union: 'Appalled' Welsh players want 'strong action' over discrimination allegations
Welsh rugby's players join the chorus of criticism sparked by allegations of misogyny, sexism, racism and homophobia at the WRU. - January 27, 2023Senedd yn gwahodd cadeirydd URC i roi tystiolaeth
Mae'r gwahoddiad i Ieuan Evans yn dilyn galwadau am ymddiswyddiadau dros honiadau o anffafriaeth. - January 27, 2023Caerphilly man, 96, warned about sight jailed for killing pedestrian
William Beer, 96, is jailed for more than two years for causing death by dangerous driving. - January 27, 2023Swansea: Car stolen with child in back seat
A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap and theft after the incident on Thursday.
BBC News World
- January 27, 2023New Zealand: Airport flooded and homes swamped in Auckland
New Zealand's largest city is hit by torrential rain, causing widespread flooding. - January 27, 2023Haiti police riot on streets after gang attacks on officers
The protesters blame the government for not taking action over a number of gang attacks on police stations and officers. - January 27, 2023Australia Day: Thousands protest in ‘Invasion Day' rallies
A referendum on an Indigenous "Voice to Parliament" was the focus of Australia Day protests. - January 26, 2023Tennessee official 'sickened' by footage of Tyre Nichols arrest
Tyre Nichols, 29, was stopped in Memphis on 7 January for reckless driving and died three days later. - January 26, 2023Man smashes vehicle into Colorado police station
The driver has been charged with several offences, including attempted murder.
BBC News Entertainment Arts
- January 27, 2023The Reytons: South Yorkshire indie band land UK number one album
Frontman Jonny Yerrell says the band have "worked all their lives" for this moment. - January 27, 2023Rick Astley sues Yung Gravy over alleged Never Gonna Give You Up imitation
The singer says Yung Gravy did not have permission to mimic his voice on the rapper's track Betty. - January 27, 2023Razzies 2023: Drew Barrymore calls child actor's nomination bullying
The former child actor said Ryan Keira Armstrong should never have been up for consideration. - January 27, 2023Sylvia Syms: Veteran British actress dies at 89
She started as a Bafta-nominated starlet in the 1950s and became a well-loved character actress. - January 27, 2023The News at Ten presenter on his own depression and TV news
The News at Ten presenter on his own depression and TV news.
BBC News Technology
- January 27, 2023Car-sharing app offers private vehicles for hire
BBC Click's Nick Kwek test drives a car from a firm offering an alternative to traditional rentals. - January 27, 2023Lockdowns linked to tenfold rise in child sex imagery
A charity says its data highlights how predators took advantage of the worldwide Covid-19 situation. - January 27, 2023Hemp makes a comeback in the construction industry
A revival of hemp cultivation in Portugal has spurred the use of hemp blocks in construction. - January 27, 2023Warning over risky electric blankets sold online
The consumer rights group Which? found products being sold online that could cause electric shocks. - January 26, 2023US hacks back against Hive ransomware crew
The US Department of Justice says its operation against the cyber gang was a 21st Century stakeout.
BBC News Science Environment
- January 27, 2023Asteroid 2023 BU: Space rock passes closer than some satellites
About the size of a bus, the space rock whipped over the southern tip of South America. - January 26, 2023Government green heating scheme off to slow start
Take up of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is lagging behind schedule - January 26, 2023True wild camping on Dartmoor not threatened say landowners
They say it is "perfectly understandable" that people are upset that wild camping was restricted. - January 26, 2023Elms: England greener farming payments detail unveiled
Landowners and farmers in England are told exactly what environmental work they will be paid for. - January 26, 2023Can these rocks really power light bulbs? No, say the experts
Viral videos of minerals with apparent electrical properties are not what they seem.
