16 May 2026, 12:00 am
Giant green pickle tells us UK’s Jewish culture month has begun
Inaugural festival aimed at bringing ‘less oy and more joy’ has events that span food, fashion, music and literature Londoners may have spotted a giant green pickle bobbing through the capital, turning up at landmarks including the Tate Modern and Southbank Centre, with a simple message: the UK’s first Jewish culture month has been launched.The celebration is aimed at bringing “less oy and more joy” after difficult years for the Jewish community. Continue…
16 May 2026, 12:00 am
I’m a Eurovision superfan, but this year’s contest brings only sadness. I won’t be tuning in
Mismanagement and political campaigning have sucked the joy out of an event meant to bring people togetherFor the past two years, amid intensifying controversy over Israel’s participation in Eurovision, I and most other Eurovision superfans have stuck by the contest, despite clear misgivings.This week, however, as the usual collection of power ballads and jokey songs compete in Vienna, we are not bonding over a common joy, but rather over our shared sense of sadne…
16 May 2026, 12:00 am
Declare climate crisis a global public health emergency, experts tell WHO
Exclusive: Commission says alert would trigger coordinated international response that could help avoid millions dyingThe climate crisis should be declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization, or millions more people will die unnecessarily, leading international experts have said.The independent pan-European commission on climate and health, which was convened by the WHO, concluded the climate crisis was such a worldwide threat to healt…
15 May 2026, 11:58 pm
Met launches hunt for man who called for 'dirty Jews to get beheaded one by one'
The Metropolitan Police has launched a hunt for a man who called for "dirty Jews" to "get beheaded one by one".Footage shows the man, wearing a thobe, a traditional Islamic garment, confronting people in the street in east London as he made the vile remark.One clip posted by Jewish community policing group Shomrim showed him leaning towards someone and shouting: "The Jews, you man are going to get beheaded one by one."You dirty Jews. Big up Palestine," he added. "F*…
15 May 2026, 11:52 pm
Trump says IS second in command killed in Nigeria
US President Donald Trump said Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a high-ranking member of the "Islamic State," was killed in a joint mission between US and Nigerian forces.
15 May 2026, 11:48 pm
FDA turmoil deepens as top drug chief departs claiming she was fired
Dr Tracy Beth Høeg, the Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, says she was fired from agency after declining to resignIn a major shake-up at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), top regulators left on Friday – including Tracy Beth Høeg, the acting drug chief, who says she was fired, and Katherine Szarama, the acting vaccines chief who has only been in the position for days. Jim Traficant, chief of staff, has also been ousted.The FDA now has…
15 May 2026, 11:47 pm
Meta glasses may have recorded South Philadelphia shooting that critically injured man, police say
Investigators said they found Meta glasses at the scene and believe they may have recorded the incident.
15 May 2026, 11:40 pm
Teen to be charged with 3rd-degree murder after girl accidentally shot and killed in Upper Darby
A 14-year-old boy will be charged with third-degree murder after a shooting inside an Upper Darby home left a teenage girl dead.
15 May 2026, 11:39 pm
PSPCA caring for litter of abandoned husky puppies
A good Samaritan discovered the young puppy sometime this week and rushed her to ACCT Philly for treatment.
15 May 2026, 11:37 pm
Israel launches deadly air strikes on Gaza City apartment building
At least seven Palestinians were killed when Israeli air strikes hit a residential building and a vehicle in Gaza City.
15 May 2026, 11:33 pm
AccuWeather: Warming up this weekend in the Philadelphia region
We're warming up this weekend and looking at the potential for our first heat wave of the year next week.
15 May 2026, 11:30 pm
Wood Burning Is Reintroducing Lead Pollution Into the Air, Scientists Find
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Wood heating is reintroducing lead into the air of local communities and homes, a systematic investigation by academics has found. Overwhelming evidence of lead's neurotoxicity meant the metal was banned as an additive in petrol more than 25 years ago. The research by academics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst began by analysing samples of particle pollution from five suburban and rural towns in the…
15 May 2026, 11:28 pm
Donald Trump does ‘not feel optimistic’ for Jimmy Lai after speaking with Xi Jinping
Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during summit talks in BeijingDonald Trump raised the case of jailed Hong Kong democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai in talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping but was told it “is a tough one”.Family and supporters of the 78-year-old British citizen had hoped the US president could help secure his release. Continue reading...
15 May 2026, 11:27 pm
Residents near Villanova University frustrated over rowdy partying involving off-campus students
Residents in a neighborhood near Villanova University are frustrated with their sometimes rowdy and disruptive college-student neighbors.
15 May 2026, 11:26 pm
Nobody Wants To Come To America, Mate
Come for the panel discussion, stay for the commentary."Three economists. Steve Keen, Australian, blunt as a brick to the back of the skull. Stephen Moore, Trump's old bagman, professional spruiker for whatever the orange wrecking ball is shoving down America's throat this week. And Professor Jiang Xueqin, the game theorist from Beijing, who showed up to deliver a eulogy for the American century with the polite, almost sympathetic tone of a doctor telling the family…
15 May 2026, 11:24 pm
The Most Corrupt U.S. Administration in History
I am going to simply link to yesterday's Heather Cox Richardson post because it is very good. In audio and text form.
15 May 2026, 11:23 pm
A Penile Implant Practitioner Who Once Hosted the Show 'Erection Connection' Led a US Presser on Hantavirus
As the United States faces mounting anxiety over the expanding 2026 hantavirus outbreak, one of the most unexpected figures in the federal response team has drawn intense scrutiny. Dr. Related Articles The Only Hantavirus Update Americans Need After 41 Possible Exposure CasesFears Grow Over Hantavirus 'Generation 3' Transmission, but the WHO Says the Threat to the Public is LowHantavirus Map Hotspots: Growing Infection Rate Now Feared in the Following Countries Afte…
15 May 2026, 11:18 pm
Teacher collapses and dies in front of horrified pupils sitting their GCSEs
A teacher at Kings' School in Winchester collapsed and died in front of pupils sitting their GCSE exams.The woman, who was in her 40s and a long-serving member of staff, suffered a medical emergency shortly after students arrived for the day.An air ambulance carrying a doctor and two advanced paramedics landed at the school at 8.58am on Thursday.Hampshire Police confirmed they were called by ambulance colleagues an hour later.The woman was pronounced dead at the sce…
15 May 2026, 11:16 pm
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy vows retribution over deadly Russian bombardments
President says three days of strikes will not ‘go unpunished’ and points to Ukrainian attack on Russian oil refinery. What we know on day 1,543Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised retribution against Russia on Friday after laying red roses at the rubble of a Kyiv apartment building where a Russian missile strike killed 24 people, including three children. “Ukraine will not allow any of the aggressor’s strikes that take the lives of our people to go unpunished,” th…
15 May 2026, 11:03 pm
Justices validate authority of federal courts to confirm arbitration awards – at least in cases already in federal court
Yesterday’s opinion in Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties firmly validated the authority of federal courts to enforce arbitration awards made in cases already pending in federal court. The case is important for the practice of arbitration because it follows directly from a 2022 decision called Badgerow v Walters, in which the court held that federal courts won’t entertain a freestanding suit under the Federal Arbitration Act to confirm (or vacate) an arbitration a…
15 May 2026, 11:01 pm
Trump discloses $220M in financial transactions
The U.S. Office of Government Ethics on Thursday released financial disclosure forms showing that President Trump disclosed at least $220 million in financial transactions in the securities of major U.S. companies earlier this year. The reports show a cumulative value of between $220 million and around $750 million, with purchases including securities linked to companies……
15 May 2026, 10:57 pm
Capture the imagination and stimulate the mind
Raymond Biesinger is a Montréal-based illustrator, artist, and best-selling author. He says, "My work is very much a collage that doesn't look like a collage—pieces made from real-world lines, shapes, and textures scanned into a computer that's used as an infinitely-forgiving Xerox machine, glue, and scissors. These components lose their recognizability in the process, but when repetitively used bring flaws, eccentricities, and geometries that form a visual vocab…
15 May 2026, 10:47 pm
Red Arrows in turmoil as British firm behind next generation of jets collapses
Aeralis, a British aerospace firm developing a successor to the Red Arrows' jets, has fallen into administration.Around 30 workers have lost their jobs following the company's collapse.The firm had positioned itself as the only option to design and manufacture an advanced jet trainer in Britain.Aeralis had hoped to secure a Government contract to supply aircraft replacing the RAF's Hawk jets, which are scheduled for retirement in 2030.The company filed for administr…
15 May 2026, 10:36 pm
UK artist defends ‘Drawings Against Genocide’ after show cancelled
UK artist Matthew Collings says his exhibition “Drawings Against Genocide” has been falsely depicted as anti-Semitic.
15 May 2026, 10:35 pm
Bill Maher Mocks Trump for Getting Played by China’s Xi Jinping: ‘He Holds the Cards Now’
Recent weeks of  “Real Time with Bill Maher” have seen the acerbic comic grill probable Democratic presidential hopeful Gavin Newsom for suing Fox News, comparing the California governor’s litigiousness to Trump, and joking that the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein’s purported suicide note sounds an awful lot like his good pal Trump. On Friday night’s […]…
15 May 2026, 10:21 pm
‘I just killed her!': Teen charged after friend dies while playing with gun
Editor’s note: The details in this article may be disturbing to some readers. A 14-year-old boy is being charged with murder as an adult after a teen girl was shot in the head inside a home on Thursday, according to a criminal complaint obtained by NBC10. This all unfolded on May 14 at a home on the 100 block of Springton Road in Upper Darby, officials said. When officers got to the scene, they said they found a 14-year-old girl suffering from a gunsho…
15 May 2026, 10:13 pm
Australia branded 'laughing stock of the world' after trans woman wins £10k for being banned from girls-only app
A women's rights advocate has branded Australia "the laughing stock of the world" following a landmark court decision on gender identity.Sall Grover, the chief executive of women-only app Giggle for Girls, lost her appeal against a 2024 Federal Court ruling that found she unlawfully discriminated against trans woman Roxanne Tickle by excluding her from the platform.The court also upheld the trans woman's cross-appeal, increasing her damages from AU$10,000 to AU$20,0…
15 May 2026, 10:07 pm
Warren, Shaheen urge Trump administration not to extend Russian oil sanctions waiver
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Friday called on the Trump administration to not extend a waiver on sanctions for anyone who purchases oil from Russia, which is set to expire just after midnight on Saturday. “Tonight, when the current license for Russian oil expires, it should not be renewed,” Shaheen, the……
15 May 2026, 10:00 pm
Artificial intelligence tools answer addiction questions accurately but lack medical nuance
Artificial intelligence chatbots regularly answer public queries about sensitive health topics such as addiction, providing mostly accurate but highly generalized information. A recent evaluation found that while chatbot responses align broadly with national guidelines, they often lack the situational details necessary for individualized health decisions. These descriptive findings were recently published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Substance use dis…
15 May 2026, 10:00 pm
Inside the Heathkit Factory
If you are a certain age, you doubtlessly remember Heathkit. They produced a wide array of electronic kits that were models of completeness and clear instructions. They started with surplus war parts in 1947 and wound up a major player in ham radio and early personal computers. But they made so many other things like TVs, radio control planes, and test equipment. All of it was made for you to build yourself. [Unseen History] released a video with the story of Heathk…
15 May 2026, 9:59 pm
Gaza aid convoy in Libya prepares to head to Gaza
The "Soumoud 2" land convoy is preparing to leave Libya to bring aid to Gaza.
15 May 2026, 9:55 pm
AMD ROCm 7.13 Released With Instinct MI350P Support, More Ryzen AI APUs
ROCm 7.13 was released today as the newest ROCm Core SDK Preview in working toward what will presumably be called ROCm 8.0 later in the year...
15 May 2026, 9:54 pm
Waymo driverless cars overrun Atlanta neighborhood, circling cul-de-sacs and alarming families with kids
One Atlanta neighborhood has dealt with Waymo problems than they expected recently.The Georgia city’s northwest Buckhead neighborhood has been overrun in the last couple of weeks by empty, driverless ride-share vehicles due to an apparent routing behavior issue."It’s almost every little cul-de-sac in our area, so I think it’s a problem," a neighbor who lives on embattled Battleview Drive told WSB-TV.Video taken of the rogue Waymos shows them incessantly circli…
15 May 2026, 9:50 pm
Inside Trump’s Midterm Strategy
Wall Street Journal: “With under six months to go before the midterm elections, Republicans are staring down a litany of challenges: historic trends against the party controlling the White House, fresh economic troubles fed by an unpopular war with Iran and a president who has been dismissive of voter anxieties over rising prices.” “To overcome those obstacles, President Trump’s allies are counting on massive financial resources—including an unprecedented…
15 May 2026, 9:45 pm
The Next James Bond?
I had a nice conversation with the great Julie Mason about Donald Trump’s trip to China, what might happen next in Cuba and who should be the next James Bond. You can listen here.
15 May 2026, 9:45 pm
Fifth Season and HarbourView Equity Partners Set Multi-Picture Financing Pact
Fifth Season and HarbourView Equity Partners have set a multi-picture financing pact that will help the indie film and TV production outfit bring to life a number of projects including Dev Patel’s “The Peasant” and the Mila Kunis thriller “Nightwatching.” The deal adds to the film, TV and music investment bets that HarbourView Equity is […]…
15 May 2026, 9:43 pm
Removal of Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Roots' from Tennessee schools causes backlash
"Certain books are being attacked."…
15 May 2026, 9:37 pm
US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.
15 May 2026, 9:30 pm
New Cisco SD-WAN Zero-Day Grants Admin Access
Broken vdaemon Peering Authentication Enables Unauthenticated Admin AccessA maximum-severity vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller is being actively exploited, giving attackers administrative privileges without authentication. The authentication bypass vulnerability stems from a broken peering authentication mechanism.
15 May 2026, 9:30 pm
SecurityScorecard Buys Driftnet for More Internet Visibility
Driftnet Acquisition Adds Real-Time Visibility Into Exposed Assets and AI RisksSecurityScorecard acquired internet reconnaissance startup Driftnet to expand real-time visibility into hidden infrastructure, exposed assets and AI-driven third-party risks while strengthening threat hunting, attribution and internet-scale intelligence capabilities.
15 May 2026, 9:30 pm
AI Doctors? Lawsuits Say No, Some Doctors Say Yes
License Frontier AI to Practice Medicine, Argues JAMA ArticleScrutiny is intensifying around the quickly evolving role that AI is playing in healthcare. That includes issues around the transparency and safety of consumer health chatbots and also whether a new clinical AI licensing framework is necessary to protect the integrity of medicine.
15 May 2026, 9:30 pm
Musk v. Altman: A Warning for Enterprise AI
3-Week Court Battle Exposes Dark Side of AI Vendors and Their PromisesThe Musk v. Altman trial produced something more unsettling than a verdict. It revealed an AI industry built on promises that turned out to be negotiable, governed by people whose colleagues called them liars under oath. Enterprise buyers should be paying attention.
15 May 2026, 9:30 pm
Upscale vs. Upskill: The Real Cybersecurity Gap
AI Adoption Is Accelerating, but Workforce Capability Isn't Keeping PaceTechnology will continue to evolve. AI will embed itself across enterprise environments and attack surfaces will expand regardless of organizational readiness. The real challenge lies on the upskilling side, where the gap is widening - often without immediate visibility.
15 May 2026, 9:29 pm
Family escapes Northeast Philly house fire that kills their dogs, officials say
A family was able to escape a fire at their home on Friday but is now displaced, according to crews with the Philadelphia Fire Department. The fire broke out sometime after 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15 along Telfair Road in Northeast Philadelphia, officials said. When firefighters arrived at the scene, there was light smoke coming from the basement of the home which is where officials believe this is where the fire started. The fire then worked its way up…
15 May 2026, 9:22 pm
Fidelity agrees to $2.5M settlement with payouts up to $5K: Do you qualify?
Fidelity Investments agreed Wednesday to a $2.5 million class action payout Wednesday that would settle a lawsuit over a 2024 data breach.
15 May 2026, 9:18 pm
Man found fatally shot near South Jersey bike path
Police say the man died from a gunshot wound to the head. The manner of death was determined to be homicide.
15 May 2026, 9:15 pm
Hantavirus has not mutated to be more transmissible: WHO
The overall risk to the public remains low, WHO officials said.
15 May 2026, 9:06 pm
Trump news at a glance: president’s China trip was heavy on hype, light on details
Trump notably failed to push back on Xi Jinping’s rhetoric over the future of Taiwan – key US politics stories from Friday, 15 May at a glanceDonald Trump returned to Washington DC on Friday after a much-hyped summit in China that was rich in pageantry and promises of stability, but offered little by way of tangible progress.The US president had gone into the two-day talks with China’s Xi Jinping weakened by his prolonged war in Iran, and did little to change…
15 May 2026, 9:02 pm
Trump's Viral Video Allegedly Snooping at Xi Jinping's Private Notebook Debunked: 'It Was His Own Folder'
A high-stakes state visit to Beijing has ignited social media after a video clip went viral, leading to widespread speculation that US President Donald Trump had snooped at a private notebook belonging to Chinese President Xi Jinping. The online storm erupted during a heavily choreographed summit meant to address critical trade and regional security issues. Related Articles 'Sick People': Donald Trump Jr Responds to Claims POTUS Trump Visited Walter Reed Hospital Am…
15 May 2026, 9:00 pm
Students in North Penn School District test creativity & sewing skills
First graders designed their own monsters and ninth graders brough their creations to life.
15 May 2026, 8:46 pm
Paul Simon talks to God
If someone says they’re on a farewell tour, then does another tour a couple of years later, we tend to assume it was all a money-making ruse. But it is worth considering that with some musicians, there may be a genuine attempt to call it a day – before their psyche suffers with the reality of what that means. “I never said I was going to retire. I said I was going to stop,” Paul Simon said, a while back, with a distinction clear, perhaps, only to him. For an…
15 May 2026, 8:45 pm
The sinking pub that won’t go under
You never really own a place like Roche’s. The pub, built on rural Irish bogland – the reason behind its recent rebrand to “The Sinking Pub” – is merely under your custodianship for as long as it allows. Erected in the late 1800s, the pub has been gradually sinking for over a century. Roads leading there are Space Mountain-like in structure and glasses sit at a tilt, meaning a certain tipsiness permeates the air even for those drinking Fanta. It is perha…
15 May 2026, 8:44 pm
Missing NJ man found dead at Delaware state park, officials say
The body of a New Jersey man who was reported missing in late February was found by a person at Fox Point State Park in Delaware two months later, according to the Delaware State Police. Troopers were called to Fox Point State Park on Lighthouse Road in Wilmington around 6 p.m. on April 24, 2026, after a park visitor reported finding a body, officials said. The body was described as decomposed and deceased, troopers explained. Officials were able to iden…
15 May 2026, 8:44 pm
US plan for Colorado River could cut up to 40% supply for Arizona, California and Nevada
Proposal comes after seven states drawing water from drought-stricken river failed to come to an agreementThe US government has proposed a plan for the drought stricken Colorado River that could cut up to 40% of current supplies to Arizona, California and Nevada, as the waterway’s reservoirs continue to plunge to critically low levels.A top Arizona water official shared details of the Trump administration’s plan at a state meeting on Wednesday. Continue reading.
15 May 2026, 8:44 pm
T-Mobile Will Now Pay Off Your Old Carrier’s Phone Balance: Here’s How to Claim the Deal Online
The carrier's latest Keep and Switch offer helps cover up to $800 per line.
15 May 2026, 8:42 pm
May seen as prime window for home sellers in Philadelphia region, Zillow says
Zillow's data indicates that sellers listing their homes in the latter half of May may increase their asking price by an average of about $7,500.
15 May 2026, 8:41 pm
How to stop Reform
Gary Stevenson There is currently only one force in politics that has a clear, simple, widely known and easily understood message about why living standards are falling, and how they can be stopped from doing so. Until and unless another voice in politics or media manages to answer those questions in a clear, simple and widely understood way, the hard right will keep winning elections, both here and across the world. If you want to win elections, you absolutel…
15 May 2026, 8:39 pm
Anthony Barnett: England, ethno-nationalism and what I told Andy Burnham
Anthony Barnett is a campaigner and author. In 1988, in the pages of the New Statesman, he helped found the pressure group Charter 88, advocating for constitutional reform. Several of its demands – including Scottish and Welsh devolution, House of Lords reform and the Freedom of Information Act – were passed by the early Blair governments. But Barnett also has a longstanding interest in the British national question: the issue of English nationality within Brita…
15 May 2026, 8:30 pm
‘Colony’ Director Yeon Sang-ho on AI, Individuality and Why Zombies Still Matter
Yeon Sang-ho’s “Colony” premiered in the Midnight Screenings section at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, marking the “Train to Busan” director’s return to the zombie genre. This time, he infuses it a distinctly contemporary twist that reflects anxieties about artificial intelligence, collective behavior and the erosion of human individuality. “All along my works, I […]…
15 May 2026, 8:25 pm
Cannes: ‘Gentle Monster’ Cheered at Premiere, Catapults Léa Seydoux Into Race for Fest’s Best Actress Prize and Oscar
Marie Kreutzer's follow-up to 'Corsage' could also factor in to the best international feature Oscar competition, though it remains to be seen which country would have the strongest claim on it.
15 May 2026, 8:24 pm
Trump's 'Perfect Statement' on Americans Financial Situation Leaves Republicans Worried
Current political dynamics are fracturing as the autumn midterm elections approach. After telling reporters on 12 May 2026 that he is 'not thinking about' Americans' financial situation 'even a little bit,' Donald Trump drew immediate criticism from within his own party. Related Articles Trump's Iran War Rattles Republicans, Fearing It May Already Have Cost Them The MidtermsHow a Donald Trump Healthcare Gaffe Just Validated Karoline Leavitt's Worst BlunderTrump's Ow…
15 May 2026, 8:24 pm
‘Sonic 4’ Wraps Shooting; First Look at Metal Sonic Revealed
Director Jeff Fowler has wrapped filming on “Sonic the Hedgehog 4.”  Fowler, who directed all three “Sonic” films, shared the news via X. He wrote, “On behalf of this amazing cast/crew, we have filmed the BEST Sonic Movie yet and can’t wait to share.” He also shared a photo of himself in the director’s chair […]…
15 May 2026, 8:20 pm
Can Chart Dominance Burnish Drake’s Battered Reputation?
The superstar is poised to top the charts with three albums released in one day, but the fallout from the rapper's feud with Kendrick Lamar still looms large.
15 May 2026, 8:17 pm
Spring warmth set to return with 26C forecast next week
After feeling pretty cold with heavy showers and hail, the weather is picking up with a return to some spring warmth next week, as Simon King explains…
15 May 2026, 8:15 pm
Charlie Kirk's Final Aspen Response: A Major Blow to Candace Owens' Questioning of Erika Kirk's TPUSA Takeover
The future of Turning Point USA has become the centrepiece of a bitter ideological conflict within the conservative movement following a sudden leadership transition after its founder Charlie Kirk's untimely passing. What was intended to be a seamless succession plan has instead triggered an intense public row over the legitimate control of the highly influential student organisation. Related Articles Erika Kirk Slams Candace Owens Over 'Murder' Claim As Druski Skit…
15 May 2026, 8:14 pm
‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ Review: John Travolta’s Slim and Winning Boyhood Reverie of Air Travel in the Lost-Paradise Age of TWA
"Propeller One-Way Night Coach" is sometimes funny in a light way, but it's mostly sincere. Travolta wants to share how much he loved being on this plane: the wide-eyed wonder of it all — and, underneath that, the feeling that he was protected. (That’s the feeling 1962 could give you.)…
15 May 2026, 8:14 pm
As Eurovision Final Approaches, Vienna Is Tense and Political
Dueling rallies and a general air of unease hung over the city as Israel prepared to take the stage Saturday.
15 May 2026, 8:14 pm
News Round-Up
A summary of the most interesting stories in the past 24 hours that challenge the prevailing orthodoxy about the ‘climate emergency’, public health ‘crises’ and the supposed moral defects of Western civilisation. The post News Round-Up appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
15 May 2026, 8:12 pm
Tails Linux 7.7.3 Emergency Release Fixes Dirty Frag Vulnerability
An Anonymous Coward writes:Tails 7.7.3 fixes the Dirty Frag Linux kernel vulnerability with kernel 6.12.86 and updates Tor Browser, Tor, and Thunderbird.Tails 7.7.3 has been released as an emergency security update for the privacy-focused Linux distribution, addressing the critical Dirty Frag Linux kernel vulnerability.This release upgrades the Linux kernel to version 6.12.86, which addresses Dirty Frag. The Tails team notes that an attacker who has already exploite…
15 May 2026, 8:09 pm
DC parents could face jail over ‘teen takeovers’ under Pirro move
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on Friday said her office will increase the jail time penalties for Washington, D.C., parents who do not adhere to curfew laws, which she cited as a consequence of “teen takeovers.” Parents and adults aware of or who allow children “to engage in delinquent acts may……
15 May 2026, 8:08 pm
Sigourney Weaver, star of new 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' film, honored at TCL Chinese Theatre
Sigourney Weaver, known for her roles in science fiction films including "Alien" and "Avatar," was honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre, marking her latest milestone in Hollywood.
15 May 2026, 8:08 pm
Student emerges as sole survivor of horror Maldives dive tragedy after last-minute decision
A student became the sole survivor of the Maldives diving tragedy after making a vital last-minute decision.The young woman, studying at Italy's University of Genoa, suddenly decided to remain on the yacht - despite having her equipment prepared and being ready to enter the water with her group.She eventually stayed aboard the vessel, named the Duke of York, while her five companions embarked on the deadly 160-foot dive into an underwater cave.The reason for her dec…
15 May 2026, 8:07 pm
Donald Trump Urges Chip Manufacturers to Move to US Amid Rising Taiwan-China Tensions
Donald Trump has urged Taiwanese chip manufacturers to relocate their facilities to the United States, making his position clear amid the ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China. Following his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the president called on the island's chipmakers to move operations to US soil. Related Articles Trump Praises Physical Appearance of Xi Jinping, Claims Chinese Leader is Perfect for a Hollywood Movie RoleThucydides Trap Expla…
15 May 2026, 8:07 pm
Nancy Guthrie Case Deepens: Sheriff Nanos Faces Allegations as FBI Case Impacts Missing Guthrie Investigation
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has become entangled in a federal probe into the conduct of Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, raising fresh questions about the handling of the missing Guthrie investigation. Related Articles Nancy Guthrie Case: Todd Blanche Says 'We Don't Like Interagency Squabbles' Amid FBI Exclusion FuroreNancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Update: Police Close In on Truth After 100 Days of 'Unthinkable' TerrorIs Nancy Guthrie Still in Arizona? New Dem…
15 May 2026, 8:05 pm
McIlroy recovers as problem solvers flourish at testing US PGA
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy drags himself back into contention as Aronimink continues to punish the world's best golfers at the US PGA Championship.
15 May 2026, 8:04 pm
Iraqi accused of terrorism attacks and plots in US and Europe arrested and charged
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi appeared in US federal court to face six terrorism-related chargesThe US justice department has arrested and charged an Iraqi national accused of involvement in nearly 20 alleged terror attacks and attempted attacks across the US and Europe.The wave of violence attributed to Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi has caused huge concern in many European countries but especially the UK, where Jewish community centres, charities, synag…
15 May 2026, 8:03 pm
Alec Baldwin to Musk: Lupita Nyong'o is world's 'most beautiful' woman
Lupita N’yongo was named People Magazine’s “Most Beautiful Woman” in 2014.
15 May 2026, 8:00 pm
Scheffler remains in hunt at halfway despite ‘absurd’ pin positions at US PGA
Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy lead on four underRory McIlroy makes progress after poor opening day“Golf should be a pleasure,” wrote Donald Ross, the man who designed Aronimink, “not a penance.” And a fine sentiment it is, too, even if it wasn’t immediately clear that any of the many men competing here for the PGA Championship were having very much fun doing it. Shane Lowry didn’t seem to be when he shanked the ball into the water at 17, nor did Scot…
15 May 2026, 8:00 pm
Iran war live: Lebanon, Israel extend truce; Tehran ready for more US talks
Lebanon's Ministry of Health said Israeli attacks have killed 2,951 people since March 2, with at least 8,988 wounded.
15 May 2026, 7:59 pm
Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension
President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.
15 May 2026, 7:56 pm
I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.
15 May 2026, 7:56 pm
Trump's All-American T1 Mobile Phone Reportedly Has One Significant Mistake in Its Design
The intersection of political branding and hardware manufacturing has produced one of the most controversial consumer electronics stories of the year. When Donald Trump announced a patriotic smartphone venture, supporters expected a flawless piece of technological merchandise. Related Articles Trump's Gold T1 Phone Is Finally 'Shipping This Week' — Problematic Fine Print Continue to Spark ConcernWhen Will the Trump Mobile T1 Phone Be Released? Latest Delay Updates…
15 May 2026, 7:56 pm
US stops Poland troop deployment after Germany pullout order
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the US have criticized the Trump administration's plans to cancel a troop deployment to Poland. It came after Trump ordered the pullout of 5,000 troops from Germany.
15 May 2026, 7:54 pm
Drake Is Spotify’s Most-Streamed Artist in a Day for 2026 Following ‘Ice Man’ Releases
The rapper dropped his much-anticipated album on Friday, along with the two surprise albums 'Maid of Honour' and 'Habibti.'…
15 May 2026, 7:53 pm
Hearts believe they can 'keep ripping the script up' as they brace for Celtic title showdown
There has been a constant in Scottish football for four decades: either Celtic or Rangers win the title.
15 May 2026, 7:51 pm
Supreme court rejects Virginia Democrats’ bid to restore congressional map
Order, issued without any noted dissent, is the latest twist in the nation’s mid-decade redistricting competitionThe supreme court on Friday rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats in the closely divided House of Representatives.The court’s order, issued without any noted dissent, is the latest twist in the nation’s mid-decade redistricting competition . It was kicked off last year…
15 May 2026, 7:50 pm
Tony Seiniger, Poster Designer and Movie Marketer, Dies at 87
Tony Seiniger, known as “The Godfather of Movie Advertising” for his work on campaigns for films including “Jaws,” died May 11 in Atlanta. He was 87. Born in New York City, he studied at the Rhode Island School of Design. He got his start at EUE/Screen Gems in New York, working in commercial production and […]…
15 May 2026, 7:49 pm
‘Summer House’ Fans Can Rent the Real Summer House to Watch the Season 10 Finale and Reunion
StayMarquis, the Hamptons-based rental company who manages the property featured on the Bravo show, is allowing viewers to bid to rent the space for one night only tied to the installment's remaining four episodes.
15 May 2026, 7:46 pm
OpenAI launches personal finance on ChatGPT for Pro users
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT into personal finance with a new preview feature that allows users to connect their bank, card, loan, investment, and other financial accounts directly within ChatGPT. The rollout begins with ChatGPT Pro users in the U.S. on web and iOS, with plans to support Plus users later and a long-term goal of broader access. At launch, the feature supports over 12,000 financial institutions through Plaid, with Intuit support planned next.The new Fi…
15 May 2026, 7:46 pm
Wife of US soldier released from ICE custody
Deisy Rivera Ortega, married to Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano, was arrested at an immigration office in El Paso, Texas, on April 14.
15 May 2026, 7:45 pm
Over 38 pounds of suspected meth seized; 5 charged in South Jersey, Philly drug trafficking bust
CAMDEN, NJ - Five people accused of running a drug trafficking operation in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia—including two Jamaican citizens—were arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, according to U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer.Homeland Security Task Force targets cross-border drug networkThe group allegedly distributed large amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine across southern New Jersey and Phi…
15 May 2026, 7:45 pm
Perplexity connects Computer to Snowflake and Databricks
Perplexity is advancing Computer into enterprise analytics with a new data science-focused release that integrates the agentic workspace with live company data in Snowflake and Databricks. This development transforms Computer into a data agent for teams requiring SQL-backed answers, dashboards, analysis, and automations without the need to route every request through a data science queue.The new capability allows users to ask questions over authorized warehouse and…