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Financial, Legal and Safety Woes Dominate a Mixed News Day
Servo Browser Engine Becomes Easier to Use in Embedded Applications
The open-source Servo browser engine, written in Rust, is getting improvements to its Servoshell demo browser. Developers say the work is making Servo a more compelling option for embedded use, where it could serve as an alternative to the Chromium Embedded Framework.
Four Teenagers Arrested After Fatal Stabbing of 16-Year-Old Boy
Police have arrested four teenagers after the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy. A large police presence remains near a city shopping centre following the attack.
Women’s Six Nations Round 1 recap: England beat Ireland before record crowd
The 2026 Women’s Six Nations opened with wins for France, England, and Scotland. France beat Italy 40-7 in Grenoble after a slow start, England defended their title with a 33-12 win over Ireland in front of a record crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium, and Scotland edged Wales 24-19 in Cardiff.
Studies Find Banks Charge More to Lenders With Weak Cybersecurity
Academic studies examining how U.S. banks price debt find that businesses with weak cybersecurity can pay up to ten extra basis points on loans. That can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars, so apparently bad security now comes with a very literal price tag.
Pentagon Memo Says Anthropic Pushed for a Role in Military Decisions
Internal Defense Department memos used to justify blacklisting the AI firm Anthropic say the company’s models could not be reliably controlled for military use. One official also said Anthropic wanted an approval role in the operational decision chain.
Trump Posts Image of Himself as Jesus, Drawing Backlash From Supporters
President Trump drew an unusual backlash late last night after sharing an image portraying himself as Jesus Christ. Religious supporters accused him of blasphemy, which is a pretty bold way to test the limits of your own fan club.
Musk’s Role in DOGE Puts Him in Legal Spotlight
Elon Musk, once a major presence in Washington as he helped the Trump administration reshape federal agencies through the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, is now being sought by legal opponents for questions under oath. They say they can’t find him to question him about his role in the early months of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Long COVID Could Cost Europe Up to €115.3 Billion a Year Over the Next Decade, Study Finds
A new study says long COVID could continue to have a major economic toll, with annual costs reaching up to €115.3 billion over the next decade. It also says the condition is disrupting the employment of around one in five workers, six years after the pandemic began.
West Brom Face Possible Points Deduction After EFL Financial Charge
West Bromwich Albion could face disciplinary action from the English Football League after being charged over alleged breaches of profit and sustainability rules. The Championship club, just two points above the relegation zone with four matches left, may be hit with a points deduction, fine or transfer embargo, and it has two weeks to respond. The club is reportedly seeking to delay any punishment until next season.
Eric Swalwell Referred for Investigation Over Alleged Illegal Employment of a Nanny
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has referred allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell illegally employed a Brazilian nanny several years ago to law enforcement officials at the Department of Homeland Security for investigation.
Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja Arrested at London Palestine Action Protest
Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja was among 500 people arrested at a Palestine Action protest in London over the weekend. Del Naja said he chose to attend despite the possible consequences for his career and touring.
Bodies of Two Ironworkers Recovered After Deadly Grays Ferry Parking Garage Collapse
City officials say the bodies of two workers have been recovered from the site of the deadly parking garage collapse in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood.
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