10 Lightweight Linux Distributions for your Old Hardware in 2026
We highlight a list of 10 lightweight Linux Distributions ideal for your older PC in 2026. We give you their features and what makes them perfect for reviving older hardware. We believe that you should not throw away any hardware, especially PC and its components. Ideally, well-designed software should alwaysContinue Reading
Proposal to Centralize Per-User Environment Variables Under Systemd in Fedora Rejected
A contributor named Faeiz Mahrus put forward a change proposal for Fedora 45 that would change how per-user environment variables are managed on the system. Right now, Fedora handles this through shell-specific RC files: ~/.bashrc for Bash users, ~/.zshrc for Zsh users. These files are responsible for things like addingContinue Reading
Microplastics and pharmaceuticals designated as contaminants in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could eventually lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities, Read MoreContinue Reading
PBS News Hour full episode, April 2, 2026
Thursday on the News Hour, Traitor 47 fires Attorney General Pam Bondi following her turbulent tenure at the Justice Department. Republicans announce a plan to end the partial government shutdown and fund most of Homeland Security, but the political battles continue. Plus, Russian soldiers face torture and extortion from theirContinue Reading
US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say
US Army Chief of Staff Randy George was fired by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, sources said, in the latest purge among the Pentagon’s most senior ranks. #unitedstates #randygeorge #usarmy #usarmychief #pentagon #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4tkt5al 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from aroundContinue Reading
America’s “Most Dangerous Dependence”: Can the U.S. Win the Critical Minerals Competition?
What U.S. national security interest binds Greenland, Argentina, the Congo, and the Cook Islands? What was the impetus for the recent “strategic resilience” bill in Congress? And as Washington retreats from many global alliances, what’s the issue driving a U.S. push for closer ties with more than 50 nations? TheContinue Reading
A botanist searches for the seeds of the rare Death Valley Sage
For more than 15 years, botanist Naomi Fraga has been trying to collect seeds from the rare Death Valley sage, for safekeeping in a vault of native California seeds. (Image credit: Krystal Ramirez for NPR)Continue Reading
Brain and Eye Studies, Advanced Life Support Tech Top Station Crew’s Day
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir processing samples to observe and understand metallic solidification behavior in microgravity, potentially benefiting Earth‑based and space‑based metallurgy and manufacturing techniques. NASA/Jessica Meir The Expedition 74 crew studied how the brain receives signals in space and demonstrated advanced technology to remove humidity from spacecraft on Thursday. OtherContinue Reading
Artemis II Flight Day 2: Crew, Houston Poll ‘Go’ for Translunar Injection Burn
NASA flight directors Rick Henfling (right) and Judd Frieling (left) sit on console in Mission Control’s White Flight Control room during NASA’s Artemis II mission launch on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. ROBERT MARKOWITZ NASA-JSC NASA’s Artemis II mission management team polled “Go” for the translunar injection burn to send theContinue Reading
Immigrant Women Food Workers Face Unique Threats on the Job
Organizations advocating for immigrant women who work in the food and food service industry explain the unique challenges and risks workers face.Continue Reading
Justice Is What Heals Us
A note from Guest Editor Rachel Monk on mental health, homelessness, community, and healing.Continue Reading
Rights groups, Milwaukee leaders slam ICE’s arrest of Palestinian advocate
Salah Sarsour, the president of Islamic Society of Milwaukee, was reportedly detained while driving on March 30., Salah Sarsour, the president of Islamic Society of Milwaukee, was reportedly detained by 10 agents while driving on March 30. Ten Muslim civil rights groups have issued a joint letter denouncing the arrestContinue Reading
Unbridled Bosnian joy marks World Cup qualification win over Italy
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s dramatic win over Italy sparks wild celebrations from Zenica to Sarajevo and evokes memories., Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina – The Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica has witnessed the Bosnian national football team’s giant-killing ways for decades. Branded a “cursed” venue for visiting sides, it has hosted theContinue Reading