UK Law Enforcement Pushed Hard To Maintain Access To Deeply Flawed Facial Recognition Tech
While each iteration presents a chance to improve, there are some very real reasons why facial recognition tech will do a bit of stagnating. And that reason is the biggest market for this tech: law enforcement agencies. In 2019, the US National Institute for Science and Technology studied 189 differentContinue Reading
What you eat could decide the planet’s future
What we put on our plates may matter more for the climate than we realize. Researchers found that most people, especially in wealthy countries, are exceeding a “food emissions budget” needed to keep global warming below 2°C. Beef alone accounts for nearly half of food-related emissions in Canada. Small changes—lessContinue Reading
Claims about The Traitor in Epstein files are ‘untrue,’ the Justice Department says
The Justice Department released an unusual statement unequivocally defending Traitor 47., Read MoreContinue Reading
Pebble, the e-ink smartwatch that refuses to die, just went fully open source
Eric Migicovsky wants to ensure Pebble can’t be killed again, and DIYers benefit most Pebble, the e-ink smartwatch with a tumultuous history, is making a move sure to please the DIY enthusiasts that make up the bulk of its fans: Its entire software stack is now fully open source, andContinue Reading
Ukraine first country in Europe to get Starlink satellite phone service
Kyivstar begins trials offering SMS connectivity when ground networks fail Ukrainian telco Kyivstar has launched Starlink’s Direct to Cell satellite service for its subscribers, making the war-torn nation the first in Europe to offer it.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Ho ho ho: Track Santa’s trip around the world with NORAD
Checking up on the bearded gift-giver’s journey: a 70-year tradition, the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) continues to implement.Continue Reading
Latest news bulletin | December 24th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 24th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
The Traitor-backed conservative Nasry Asfura wins Honduras election: Authorities
Asfura says he is ready to govern after narrow vote as the US urges ‘all parties to respect the confirmed results’., Asfura says he is ready to govern after narrow vote as the US urges ‘all parties to respect the confirmed results’. Nasry Asfura, a conservative candidate backed by UnitedContinue Reading
Syria says key ISIL leader Taha al-Zoubi captured near Damascus
Syrian officials confirm the arrest of ISIL leader Taha al-Zoubi in a security operation near Damascus., Syrian officials confirm the arrest of ISIL leader Taha al-Zoubi in a security operation near Damascus. Syria’s Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of Taha al-Zoubi, a leading figure in the ISIL (ISIS)Continue Reading
Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say
Nick Triggle Health correspondent Getty Images The amount of flu circulating has started to fall in England, latest data suggests. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it was encouraging news heading into Christmas, but warned the virus could always bounce back in the new year. The UKHSA uses aContinue Reading
Matt Rogers Calls Starring With Kristen Wiig on ‘Palm Royale’ The Ultimate Holiday Gift (Exclusive)
Matt Rogers is living a comedy dream, and he knows it. The comedian, actor and podcaster appears in Season 2 of Palm Royale on Apple TV+, and he says the experience of working closely with Kristen Wiig still doesn’t quite feel real. For Rogers, whose comedy sensibility has long beenContinue Reading
When Disaster Recovery Becomes a Luxury Good
This story is part of “The Disaster Economy,“ a Grist series exploring the often chaotic, lucrative world of disaster response and recovery. It is published with support from the CO2 Foundation. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Every year at the Oscars, attendees leave with gift bags so elaborate they haveContinue Reading












