Home secretary yet to agree deal days before spending review
Housing secretary Angela Rayner reached a settlement with the Treasury on Sunday evening, the BBC understands. ⌘ Read more
Two murder arrests after boy, 14, stabbed to death
A 14-year-old girl and a 37-year-old woman were also detained on suspicion of assisting an offender. ⌘ Read more
Carney to announce Canada’s defence spending will hit NATO’s target of 2% of GDP this fiscal year, sources say ⌘ Read more
UK proposes wider ban on bottom trawling fishing to protect seabeds
The government wants to prohibit bottom trawling from more protected areas of UK waters. ⌘ Read more
WWDC 2025: Apple Says Personalized Siri Features Are Still Not Ready
If you were hoping for the more personalized version of Siri to launch soon, you will have to keep waiting.
During its WWDC 2025 keynote today, Apple reiterated that the personalized Siri features will launch at some point in the coming year, so do not expect them to be included in the first iOS 19, iPadOS 19, or macOS 26 betas.
Apple first … ⌘ Read more
How a stupidity epidemic is threatening America’s actual existence
Bobby Azarian, Cognitive Neuroscientist and the author of the new book The Romance of Reality: How the Universe Organizes Itself to Create Life, Consciousness, and Cosmic Complexity. - Raw Story
_Stephan: In the history of the United States, over the past more than two centuries, there has never been a stupider administration than the Trump coup people. The important point to make here is … ⌘ Read more
UK proposes wider ban on bottom trawling fishing to protect seabeds
The government wants to prohibit bottom trawling from more protected areas of UK waters. ⌘ Read more
Neo-Nazi group ‘actively seeking to grow in US’ with planned paramilitary training event
Ben Makuch, Reporter - The Guardian (U.K.)
_Stephan: As with all authoritarian fascist regimes, civil violence, sanctioned and official, the Gestapo, and unofficial but supportive of the regime arises. That is just what is happening as aspiring dictator Trump creates a federal. military presence in the streets of Los Angeles, following days of Tru … ⌘ Read more
UK proposes wider ban on bottom trawling fishing to protect seabeds
The government wants to prohibit bottom trawling from more protected areas of UK waters. ⌘ Read more
Supreme Court tosses Mexico’s lawsuit against American gun manufacturers
Josh Gerstein, Staff Writer - Politico
_Stephan: In Mexico, the drug cartels use American-made weapons for their crimes, and the Mexican government wanted to have the gun companies that make these weapons, knowingly being sold in Mexico – note they even have Spanish language sayings and graphics carved or etched on the weapons – held responsible. Sadly, in the United States, i … ⌘ Read more
Trump’s new travel ban on citizens from 12 nations takes effect
The new proclamation, which Trump signed last week, applies to citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries. ⌘ Read more
Two murder arrests after boy, 14, stabbed to death
A 14-year-old girl and a 37-year-old woman were also detained on suspicion of assisting an offender. ⌘ Read more
Are EVs more likely to catch fire? Why we’re still falling for the myths
A new study finds that EV myths are so ingrained in society that even owners believe misinformation that they catch fire more easily and emit electromagnetic fields that damage health. ⌘ Read more
‘Dependent upon SpaceX’: How Trump’s Musk spat can impact NASA
As the space race once again heats up to a level not seen since the Cold War, the United States has found itself in an unenviable position of reliance on SpaceX. ⌘ Read more
Home secretary yet to agree deal days before spending review
Housing secretary Angela Rayner reached a settlement with the Treasury on Sunday evening, the BBC understands. ⌘ Read more
Nurses to vote on pay deal as potential strike looms
The ballot is being billed by representatives as the biggest single vote by the profession in the UK. ⌘ Read more
International Qantas flight forced to divert after medical emergency
A Qantas flight (QF2) flying from London to Singapore has been forced to make an urgent landing in Azerbaijan, after a passenger suffered a life-threatening cardiac emergency mid-flight. ⌘ Read more
Backstroke star Kaylee McKeown disqualified, but wins protest at world champ trials
Defending 50m backstroke world champion Kaylee McKeown appeared to have her hopes of defending the crown dashed, after being disqualified from her heat on the opening day of the Australian Swimming Trials. ⌘ Read more
Angle grinder used to shear off 185-year-old church bell
A Hunter Valley farming community is reeling after a church bell that rang out the day World War I ended was stolen. ⌘ Read more
Nurses to vote on pay deal as potential strike looms
The ballot is being billed by representatives as the biggest single vote by the profession in the UK. ⌘ Read more
Satellite images show damaged North Korean warship moved to drydock near Russian border | CNN ⌘ Read more
Home secretary yet to agree deal days before spending review
Housing secretary Angela Rayner reached a settlement with the Treasury on Sunday evening, the BBC understands. ⌘ Read more
10 Obscure Facts About America’s Empire in the Philippines
When the United States acquired the Philippines from Spain in 1898, she first had to forcibly assert her rule and put down the Filipino struggle for independence. After the bloody war that betrayed all of America’s principles and idealism, the U.S. began to atone in some measure for her sins, and though imperialist greed and […]
The post [10 Obscure Facts About America’s Empire in the Philippines](https://listverse. … ⌘ Read more
10 Bizarre Facts About Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids, the beloved and quirky dolls that became a cultural sensation in the ’80s, are far more than just cuddly toys. Behind their round faces and soft bodies lies a world of bizarre facts that are sure to surprise even the most dedicated fans. From the dolls’ unusual origins to their unexpected impact […]
The post 10 Bizarre Facts About Cabbage Patch Kids a … ⌘ Read more
Two Approaches to Solving the “Quiet Fediverse” Problem: Conversation Backfilling Mechanisms
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Russia hired African farmers to make shampoo, then sent them to war ⌘ Read more
Protesters torch cars and block a freeway on third day of protests in LA
Protesters blocked off a major freeway and set self-driving cars on fire as law enforcement used tear gas, rubber bullets and flash bangs to control the crowd. ⌘ Read more
50 Command Line Tools You Wish You Knew Sooner
Master the terminal with these essential commands that will transform your Linux experience from novice to power user.
[Continue reading on InfoSec Write-ups »](https://infosecwriteups.com/50-command-line-tools-you-wis … ⌘ Read more
OIDC: The Digitally signed Pinky Swear “It’s Me” (Part I)
Whenever an Elbow-Shake Protocol is being established, there’s always Users try to communicate safely during Corona pandemic!
[Continue reading on InfoSec Write-ups »](https://infosecwrit … ⌘ Read more
Worksafe investigating air duct collapse at Gippsland power station
Yallourn Power Station, considered the region’s most unreliable, has been forced to put one of its units offline for weeks after an air duct collapsed. ⌘ Read more
UK proposes wider ban on bottom trawling fishing to protect seabeds
The government wants to prohibit bottom trawling from more protected areas of UK waters. ⌘ Read more
How to avoid getting your car stuck on snowy roads this winter
Planning on hitting the slopes? Here’s how to stay safe and avoid car troubles up the mountain. ⌘ Read more
On honeymoon, playing in a final - Webster’s rise to Test all-rounder
Beau Webster has trained as a mortgage broker and is on a honeymoon of sorts - now he’s preparing for the World Test Championship final, writes Stephan Shemilt. ⌘ Read more
Bridget Archer changes tack to back Hobart stadium ‘100 per cent’
Former federal Liberal MP Bridget Archer once said a Hobart AFL stadium was “unnecessary”. Now she says she supports the project, just days after seeking Liberal preselection for a possible state election. ⌘ Read more
Boats made of beer cans put to the test at Darwin charity race
The Down Under Safari Pirates have won the 51st Darwin Beer Can Regatta at Mindil Beach with a boat made from plastic drums and empty beer cans. ⌘ Read more
Live: Big Freeze takes centre stage as Dees and Pies face off on King’s Birthday
A host of stars are braving the Victorian winter to head down the slide as the Big Freeze takes centre stage ahead of Melbourne and Collingwood’s annual King’s Birthday clash. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
World-first footage shows Antarctic sea floor scoured by cruise ship anchors
Damage to sensitive sea floor ecosystems sparks calls for tighter regulation of the tourist ship industry in the Antarctic region. ⌘ Read more
Tails wag at kelpie muster as rain drenches town ravaged by drought
Downpours during the Australian Kelpie Muster bring smiles, not scowls, to a drought-stricken town in western Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Does anyone else think the cat was telling him to leave⁉️🤣 ⌘ Read more
The LA protests weren’t sparked in a vacuum — this is what built up to them
Tensions over US President Donald Trump’s immigration policies have been escalating for months. Here’s the background. ⌘ Read more
Man admits to fatal shooting that triggered lockdown near Perth
A man pleads guilty to shooting dead a father-of-two in an incident that triggered an emergency lockdown of a suburb on Perth’s eastern fringe. ⌘ Read more
WA’s public holidays may be changed to match east coast, premier says
Western Australians could soon see a realignment of public holidays to coincide with the east coast and have an additional public holiday added to the calendar as soon as next year, WA Premier Roger Cook says. ⌘ Read more
Could Apple Ditch Siri Name in Major AI Rebrand at WWDC?
Apple will highlight its AI strategy at Monday’s WWDC 2025 keynote, with its much-talked-about “Liquid Glass” software redesign playing a secondary role in announcements, claims industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Reports leading up to WWDC have indicated that iOS 26 will feature a [major design overhaul](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/06/ios- … ⌘ Read more
Fox looks ahead after mixed fortunes at the opening canoe slalom World Cup
Jessica Fox doesn’t add to her victory in the C1 on the final day of action at the opening canoe slalom World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Man rescued from silo filled with fertiliser in rural Queensland
Emergency crews used buckets to remove fertiliser from the silo during the rescue operation. ⌘ Read more
WA’s $2.5m to bring AFL games to state put to test with regional debut
AFL fans set a crowd record at Bunbury for the AFL’s first regional Western Australian game and one of two North Melbourne home games in the state. ⌘ Read more
**UK proposes wider ban on destructive bottom trawling **
The government wants to prohibit bottom trawling from more protected areas of English waters. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous employment rules dropped from two-thirds of Commonwealth contracts
Indigenous employment rules have been dropped in two-thirds of Commonwealth contracts, meaning $70 billion worth of contracts did not have to hire a minimum number of Indigenous people or use Indigenous businesses. ⌘ Read more
Israeli troops board aid ship bound for Gaza, activists say
Israel’s foreign ministry says the yacht is now “safely making its way” to Israeli territory. ⌘ Read more
Israeli Navy commandos intercept ‘Gaza flotilla’ vessel, redirect it to Ashdod port ⌘ Read more
Three easy-to-grow plants that look after themselves
At 96, gardener Patricia Bate needs plants that are low maintenance. ⌘ Read more
Four Qld men extradited from NSW over ‘vicious’ alleged home invasion
Police extradite four men from NSW to Queensland who allegedly threatened a couple and demanded money during a home invasion on the Sunshine Coast. ⌘ Read more
Israeli troops board aid ship bound for Gaza, activists say
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among those aboard the vessel, which is trying to reach Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Kernel prepatch 6.16-rc1
Linus has released 6.16-rc1 and closed the
merge window for this release.
I think we had a fairly normal merge window, although I did get the
feeling that there were a few more “late straggler” pull requests
than usual. Not to a huge degree, but there was definitely an
upward bump at the end of the second week.But on the whole, all the stats look pretty normal. ⌘ Read more
Breaking: Israeli army ‘boards’ Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s Gaza-bound ship, group says
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition says the Israeli military has “boarded” the Gaza-bound charity ship the Madleen, after the Israeli foreign ministry earlier said it had told the ship to change course. ⌘ Read more
Israeli troops board aid ship bound for Gaza, activists say
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among those aboard the vessel, which is trying to reach Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Israeli troops board aid ship bound for Gaza, activists say
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among those aboard the vessel, which is trying to reach Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Nurses to vote on pay deal as potential strike looms
The ballot is being billed by representatives as the biggest single vote by the profession in the UK. ⌘ Read more
‘Buy a generator’, power provider tells WA hotel angry at blackouts
The owners of Bremer Bay Resort say Western Power told them purchasing a diesel generator was the only way to avoid the outages plaguing the small community. ⌘ Read more
More than 40 drink drivers caught each day on average in Queensland
Police have undertaken more than 700,000 breath tests across the state since January, and are on track to conduct more than 2 million tests in a year for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. ⌘ Read more
How creative writing can aid healing process to create happy ending
The therapeutic benefits of writing can go far beyond the stereotypical journalling exercise. These writers share their stories. ⌘ Read more
Queensland to review social housing after finding couple making $200k
The state government claims there are some recipients earning well above the income limit that determines who is eligible for social housing. ⌘ Read more
Sinner and Alcaraz thriller proves rivalry here to stay
A first major final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner always promised to deliver - but few expected it to reach the heights that it did. ⌘ Read more
Scientists breed coral from ‘hot’ and ‘cool’ parents to stop bleaching
After one generation of breeding, scientists say they have been able to double the heat tolerance of Ningaloo Reef coral. ⌘ Read more
Britain’s energy bill problem - and why firms are paid to not provide power
Could the government’s radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery? ⌘ Read more
Brit Awards to leave London for Manchester after 48 years
Next year’s Brits are to be held at Co-op Live in Manchester. ⌘ Read more
NHS calls for 200,000 new blood donors to maintain supply
The health service issued an “amber alert” last year and stocks remain low ever since. ⌘ Read more
How did abuse of vulnerable children go undetected for a decade?
Parents are demanding answers over how Daniel Clarke was able to sexually abuse vulnerable children. ⌘ Read more
‘How was your Sunday?’ - reaction to ‘King Carlos’ & your favourite Slam final
It was a final so engrossing it briefly paused the Spanish’s men’s football team’s warm-up - how the sporting world reacted to Carlos Alcaraz’s stunning French Open victory. ⌘ Read more
Surfing priest saves swimmers at iconic WA beach
A Catholic priest and bravery award recipient rescues a father and son who were struggling to swim at Cable Beach in Western Australia’s north. ⌘ Read more
‘The invisible city’: Enrico Taglietti’s vision for Canberra
Enrico Taglietti came to Canberra in the late 1960s when the capital was a blank canvas. Decades later his buildings are a central part of the city’s soul, with an exhibition offering an insight into the architect’s world. ⌘ Read more
Home secretary yet to agree deal three days before spending review
Housing secretary Angela Rayner reached a settlement with the Treasury on Sunday evening, the BBC understands. ⌘ Read more
Liverpool midfielder Elliott to consider future at club
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott says he does not want to be “wasting years” in his career and this summer will weigh up whether to stay at the club. ⌘ Read more
Giant dinosaur impulse buy becomes SA town’s mascot
An unexpected online auction buy lands an 8-metre-long, 3m-high dinosaur in a Milang front yard, bringing smiles and new visitors to the struggling town. ⌘ Read more
Woman forced to become a ‘reproductive refugee’ to legally undergo IVF
Four years after freezing her eggs for the future option of motherhood, Jane was shocked to find she could not use them to access IVF in WA — sending her on an expensive and lonely interstate mission. ⌘ Read more
Home secretary yet to agree deal three days before spending review
Housing secretary Angela Rayner reached a settlement with the Treasury on Sunday evening, the BBC understands. ⌘ Read more
Live: LA protests extend to third day as Trump condemns ‘violent people’
Scattered protests continue around Los Angeles for the third day, with the National Guard called in by the president. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Alcaraz stuns Sinner in extraordinary French Open final
Carlos Alcaraz recovers from two sets down - saving three championship points - to beat Jannik Sinner in an incredible French Open men’s final. ⌘ Read more
Coffee prices up to $12 needed to make industry viable, supplier says
US tariffs and supply issues are creating uncertainty for an already strained coffee market, and roasters say it’s only a matter of time before Australians will pay more for their brew. ⌘ Read more
Liechtenstein friendly has ‘no bearing’ on World Cup quest
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says Monday’s friendly with Liechtenstein will not have “any bearing” on their quest to reach next summer’s World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Expansion of newborn heel-prick screening hopes to pick up rare conditions
Researchers in Adelaide are looking to expand newborn heel-prick screening to help identify up to 600 additional genetic conditions early. ⌘ Read more
What next after vibe coding
One interesting possible future of the emergence of “vibe coding” as common terminology is the possibility to position an alternative.
“Real coding”?
Future think pieces:
‘You can get yourself up and running quickly with “vibe coding” but when you get traction you’re going to want have people doing “real coding”’
‘switching from vibe coding to real coding will typically cost you X% of you initial development, so don’t put off switching too late’
[Comments](https://lobste.rs/s/m … ⌘ Read more
An inter-school, all-boys debate is the setting for this queer satire
From independent theatre La Mama to off-Broadway, queer satire Trophy Boys has taken off with its exploration of misogyny and masculinity, through drag and debating. ⌘ Read more
Raducanu ‘wary’ when out after being targeted by stalker
Emma Raducanu speaks to BBC Sport’s Isa Guha about the importance of working with a team she trusts as she looks ahead to the grasscourt season. ⌘ Read more
Queensland braces for cold snap with below-average temperatures and frost
The Sunshine State is set for a cool wintry week with temperatures forecast to be below average from Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
England chase 197 to win T20 series against Windies.
England sealed a series win over West Indies with a game to spare after a superb chase of 197 in the second T20 at Bristol. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of Australians receiving ECT without consent every year
Last year, more than 1,700 orders for involuntary electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) were approved by tribunals in Australia. Advocacy groups say clinicians need to be better informed. ⌘ Read more
Alcaraz stuns Sinner in classic French Open final
Carlos Alcaraz recovers from two sets down - saving three championship points - to beat Jannik Sinner in an incredible French Open men’s final. ⌘ Read more
The billion-dollar business built on bloodshed: Inside the UFC machine
Beneath the profitable success story of the UFC lies a hidden reality: many athletes who have dedicated their careers to the sport are struggling and are unable to fight back. ⌘ Read more
Japan’s fertility rate hits record low despite government push, falling to 1.1 ⌘ Read more
hes training to be pro gamer! ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy says US has not answered Ukraine’s request to buy air defense ⌘ Read more
England chase 197 to seal T20 series win v Windies
England continue their dominance over West Indies as a four-wicket win in the second T20 at Bristol seals the series with a game to spare. ⌘ Read more
England chase 197 to seal T20 series win v Windies
England continue their dominance over West Indies as a four-wicket win in the second T20 at Bristol seals the series with a game to spare. ⌘ Read more
England chase 197 to seal T20 series win v Windies
England continue their dominance over West Indies as a four-wicket win in the second T20 at Bristol seals the series with a game to spare. ⌘ Read more
Live tracking solution for OsmAnd
I previously shared my transition from Komoot to OsmAnd, and after some time, I’ve grown accustomed to its comprehensive capabilities. Whether for cycling, hiking, or general navigation, OsmAnd truly functions as a versatile “Swiss Army knife” for offline mobile navigation and tracking. ⌘ Read more
Dortmund agree £31m deal to sign Sunderland’s Bellingham
Borussia Dortmund agree a deal with Sunderland to sign Jobe Bellingham for an initial 32m euros (£26.96m) plus 5m euros (£4.2m) in add-ons. ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy: We’re very close to point when Russia can be forced to end this war ⌘ Read more
** More stink **
I read A Court of Throne and Roses this weekend. Not my usual fare but what the heck it was there so I read it. I found it to be an unremarkable, relatively conservative romantasy.
What stood out to me, though, is that everyone is so stinky. The main character is always describing how folks smell, smelling them before they round a corner and stuff. Even if they don’t like smell bad, this setting seems overwhelming perfumed. ⌘ Read more