Did the eclipse damage your eyes?
An eye surgeon says that fewer people have been seeking treatment for eye damage than after the UK’s last total solar eclipse in 1999. Millions across the UK on Wednesday witnessed the most significant solar eclipse in 27 years – which saw more than 90% of the Sun covered byContinue Reading
AI CEO: Recent cyberattacks show gaps in defense
CEO says AI has made it far easier to attack critical infrastructure than to defend it., CEO says AI has made it far easier to attack critical infrastructure than to defend it., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
Debian 12.15 and 13.6 Released: Bookworm Enters LTS with Support Until 2028
Debian released important point updates for both its current stable and previous stable versions on July 11, with Debian 12 officially entering its Long Term Support phase. The Debian project released updated point versions for both its current stable release and the previous one on July 11, 2026. Debian 13.6Continue Reading
FOSS Weekly #26.33: Mint Kernel, PDF Editing, VLC Drama, Omarchy Quattro and More Linux Stuff
Linux Mint is getting automatic old kernel cleanup in the next release, a feature Fedora has handled through DNF’s installonly_limit for years. And I did not even know that Mint doesn’t do it. The Document Foundation has put up a write-up (part 1 for now) of how the Austrian MilitaryContinue Reading
Omarchy Bets Its Future on AI Agents While the Linux World Stays Cautious
The world of open source is split when it comes to AI, while a big project like Linux is seeing its leader warming up to it, telling those who object on the mailing list that Linux “is not one of those anti-AI projects.” Projects like Rust, GCC, and Codeberg areContinue Reading
Indiana couple’s new home ruined by severe flood
Strong storms and tornadoes have battered the Midwest this week. Folks are still dealing with downed power lines, severe flooding and damage to homes. One Indiana couple, Isabelle Pullon and Blake Shiveley, had just moved into their home last month. Start your day with “Morning in America,” NewsNation’s live three-hourContinue Reading
Indiana couple’s new home ruined by severe flood
‘We had no idea this was going to happen’: An Indiana couple describes losing their new home due to severe flooding that has spread across the Midwest.Continue Reading
THE WORK IN PROGRESS (A new film with Robert Reich) | Official Trailer
In early 2026, a team of filmmakers, including former Sec. of Labor Robert Reich, wondered what it would be like to invite 30- and 80-year-olds to gather in conversation about America. The idea was to visit six states in six months, convening a wide variety of mostly strangers to playContinue Reading
‘We Are Coming to Get Our Check’
Black Americans have sought reparations for slavery since the Emancipation Proclamation. In the wake of The Traitor’s $1.776 billion slush fund, could we actually make them?, Read MoreContinue Reading
Spanish Super Cup will be held in Turkiye in 2027
The tournament from February 2 to 7 will feature Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad., The tournament from February 2 to 7 will feature Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad. The 2027 Spanish Super Cup will be held in Turkiye at Istanbul’s Ataturk Olympic Stadium, theContinue Reading
Turkiye lays out ‘mechanisms’ of defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Three nations to group ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under the pact., Three nations to group ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under the pact signed last week. Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will group senior ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defenceContinue Reading
AGN SIG Spotlight Series, 18 Aug 2026
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community AGN SIG Spotlight Series, 18… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources AGN SIG Spotlight Series Active Galactic Nuclei Science Interest Group AGN SIG about AGN SIG Spotlight Series Location VirtualContinue Reading
Surveillance company Flock moves to increase oversight after police misuse
Flock Safety, the police tech company that tracks Americans’ vehicle movements through a line of cameras, announced Thursday that it would implement several new safeguards to its products., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading