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Hodgkinson qualifies fastest for 800m final

21 March 2026 @ 11:49 am

Olympic champion and world-record holder Keely Hodgkinson qualifies fastest for Sunday's 800m final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home

21 March 2026 @ 11:27 am

British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54

21 March 2026 @ 11:26 am

Brendon died of "natural causes", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".

Fans elated as BTS play first gig together in nearly four years

21 March 2026 @ 11:22 am

RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook perform together for the first time since October 2022.

UK allows US to use bases to strike Strait of Hormuz targets

21 March 2026 @ 10:47 am

Downing Street says ministers approved the expansion after accusing Iran of "reckless strikes".

O'Sullivan into first ranking final for two years

21 March 2026 @ 10:37 am

Ronnie O'Sullivan beats China's Wu Yize in a deciding frame to reach the World Open final, as he hunts a record-extending 42nd ranking title.

Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say

21 March 2026 @ 10:34 am

Two children, aged 11 and 15 were also injured in the attack which took place in Zaporizhzhia.

BBC presenter Louise Minchin taken to hospital with frostbite during Arctic challenge

21 March 2026 @ 9:57 am

The 57-year-old had been attempting to cycle 300 miles in three days in Canada's Northwestern Territories.

There are no meningitis restrictions in Canterbury - but something feels different

21 March 2026 @ 9:51 am

Events are cancelled and businesses say the city feels quieter after the start of the outbreak which has killed two young people.

Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak

21 March 2026 @ 9:50 am

The size and speed of the outbreak which has now affected 29 people, killing two of them, has been labelled "unprecedented".

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NASA's Hubble Unexpectedly Catches Comet Breaking Up

21 March 2026 @ 11:00 am

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope unexpectedly captured a rare, early-stage breakup of comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) just days after it first began disintegrating. Phys.org reports: "Sometimes the best science happens by accident," said co-investigator John Noonan, a research professor in the Department of Physics at Auburn University in Alabama. "This comet got observed because our original comet was not viewable due to some new technical constraints after we won our proposal. We had to find a new target -- and right when we observed it, it happened to break apart, which is the slimmest of slim chances." Noonan didn't know K1 was fragmenting until he viewed the images the day after Hubble took them. "While I was taking an initial look at the data, I saw that there were four comets in those images when we only proposed to look at one," said Noonan. "So we knew this was something really, really special." Hubble caught K1 fragmenting into at least four pieces, each with a distinct coma, the fuzz

Officer Leaks Location of French Aircraft Carrier With Strava Run

21 March 2026 @ 7:00 am

schwit1 shares a report from the BBC: A French officer has reportedly revealed the location of an aircraft carrier deployed towards the Middle East after publicly registering a run on sports app Strava. French news outlet Le Monde first reported the officer, referred to as Arthur, logged a 35-minute run on the app while exercising on the deck of aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle on 13 March. He used a smartwatch to record his run and upload the activity to the app, the paper said, creating a map that showed his location. [...] The location of the vessel was said by Le Monde to have been northwest of Cyprus, around 100km (62 miles) from the Turkish coast, with satellite images capturing the carrier and its escort. A representative from the French Armed Forces said the officer's behavior "does not comply with current guidelines," which "sailors are regularly made aware of."

White House Unveils National AI Policy Framework To Limit State Power

21 March 2026 @ 3:30 am

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: The Trump administration on Friday issued (PDF) a legislative framework for a single national policy on artificial intelligence, aiming to create uniform safety and security guardrails around the nascent technology while preempting states from enacting their own AI rules. The six-pronged outline broadly proposes a slew of regulations on AI products and infrastructure, ranging from implementing new child-safety rules to standardizing the permitting and energy use of AI data centers. It also calls on Congress to address thorny issues surrounding intellectual-property rights and craft rules "preventing AI systems from being used to silence or censor lawful political expression or dissent." The administration said in an official release that it wants to work with Congress "in the coming months" to convert its framework into a bill that President Donald Trump can sign. The White House wants to codify the framework into law "this year" and bel

CBS News Shutters Radio Service After Nearly a Century

20 March 2026 @ 11:00 pm

CBS News is shutting down its nearly 100-year-old radio news service due to economic pressures and the shift toward digital media and podcasts. Longtime CBS News anchor Dan Rather said: "It's another piece of America that is gone." The Associated Press reports: When it went on the air in September 1927, the service was the precursor to the entire network, giving a youthful William S. Paley a start in the business. Famed broadcaster Edward R. Murrow's rooftop reports during the Nazi bombing of London during World War II kept Americans listening anxiously. Today, CBS News Radio provides material to an estimated 700 stations across the country and is known best for its top-of-the-hour news roundups. The service will end on May 22, the network said Friday. "Radio is woven into the fabric of CBS News and that's always going to be part of our history," CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss said in delivering the news to the staff. "I want you to know that we did everything we could, includin

Microsoft Says It Is Fixing Windows 11

20 March 2026 @ 10:00 pm

BrianFagioli writes: Microsoft says it is finally listening to user complaints about Windows 11, promising a series of changes focused on performance, reliability, and reducing everyday annoyances. In a message to Windows Insiders, the company outlined plans to bring back long requested features like taskbar repositioning, cut down on intrusive AI integrations, and give users more control over updates. File Explorer is also getting attention, with promised improvements to speed, stability, and general responsiveness. The bigger picture here is less about new features and more about fixing what already exists. Microsoft is talking about fewer forced restarts, quieter notifications, and a more predictable experience overall, along with improvements to Windows Subsystem for Linux for developers. While the roadmap sounds reasonable, users have heard similar promises before, so the real test will be whether these changes actually show up in day to day use.

Work From Home and Drive More Slowly To Save Energy, IEA Says

20 March 2026 @ 9:00 pm

As energy prices soar from the Iran conflict, the International Energy Agency is urging governments to cut energy use by taking up measures like remote work and reduced speed limits. The group warns the energy security crisis could persist for months, even if supply routes stabilize. "I believe the world has not yet well understood the depth of the energy security challenge we are facing," said IEA's executive director, Fatih Birol. "It is much bigger than what we had in the 1970s... It is also bigger than the natural gas price shock we experienced after the Russia's invasion of Ukraine." The BBC reports: Thirty-two countries are members of the IEA, including the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, Japan and 24 other European nations. Its role is to act as a global watchdog, providing analysis and recommendations on global energy problems, such as energy security and the transition to clean energy. The IEA's other suggestions for governments, businesses and individuals include: - Promotin

OpenAI Plans Launch of Desktop 'Superapp'

20 March 2026 @ 8:00 pm

joshuark shares a report from Neowin: OpenAI is planning to combine its Atlas web browser, ChatGPT app, and Codex coding app into a singular desktop "superapp." CEO of Applications, Fidji Simo, said the company was doubling down on its successful products. By taking this move, the AI company aims to streamline the user experience and reduce fragmentation. Simo said in an internal memo: "We realized we were spreading our efforts across too many apps and stacks, and that we need to simplify our efforts. That fragmentation has been slowing us down and making it harder to hit the quality bar we want."

Oregon School Cell Phone Ban: 'Engaged Students, Joyful Teachers'

20 March 2026 @ 7:00 pm

An anonymous reader quotes a repot from the Portland Tribune: There was plenty of uncertainty and debate about the effectiveness of a cell phone ban decreed (PDF) by executive order last summer. But at least in Estacada, the policy has earned two thumbs up, including approval from a "grumpy old teacher." Jeff Mellema is a language arts teacher at Estacada High School. He has worked in the building for 24 years, and he said the new policy that prohibits students from using their phones during the day has been a breath of fresh air. "There is so much better discourse in my classroom, be it personal or academic," Mellema said. "Students can't avoid those conversations anymore with their phones." "This ban has brought joy back to this old, grumpy teacher," he added with a smile. That is the kind of feedback Gov. Tina Kotek was hoping for as she visited Estacada High School on Wednesday afternoon, March 18. Her goal was to visit classrooms, speak with administrators, and meet with student

DOJ Charges Super Micro Co-Founder For Smuggling $2.5 Billion In Nvidia GPUs To China

20 March 2026 @ 6:00 pm

Longtime Slashdot reader AmiMoJo shares a report from CNN: The co-founder of Super Micro Computer and two others were charged with diverting $2.5 billion worth of servers with Nvidia's artificial intelligence chips to China, in violation of U.S. laws barring exports to that country without a license. Yih-Shyan Liaw, known as Wally; Ruei-Tsang Chang, known as Steven; and Ting-Wei Sun, known as Willy, were charged with conspiring to violate export control laws, smuggling goods from the U.S. and conspiring to defraud the U.S. Liaw, who co-founded Super Micro Computer and served on its board of directors, was arrested Thursday in California and released on bail. Sun, a contractor, is held awaiting a detention hearing. Chang, who worked in the Taiwan office of Super Micro, remains at large. [...] According to the indictment, the men used a pass-through company based in Southeast Asia to place orders to obscure that the servers would end up in China. The men worked with executives at the p

Chuck Norris Dies At 86

20 March 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Longtime Slashdot reader SchroedingersCat writes: Chuck Norris, known for his roles in action films and as Texas Ranger Cordell Walker on the TV show "Walker, Texas Ranger," passed away on March 19, leaving behind a legacy of inspiring millions around the world. He was 86. He became Internet phenomenon after "Chuck Norris Facts" went viral online with such wildly hyperbolic statements as, "Chuck Norris had a staring contest with the sun -- and won," and, "When Chuck Norris does push-ups, he doesn't push himself up, he pushes the Earth down." His death was announced by his family through his official Instagram account, but no further details were immediately available. He was hospitalized earlier that day in Hawaii after experiencing a medical emergency, the family said.

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Sony will bring ML-based frame generation to PlayStation consoles — the performance-boosting feature is unlikely to arrive this year, though

21 March 2026 @ 4:59 pm

PlayStation 5 architect Mark Cerny said in an interview that Sony will add frame-generation technology to the console in the future, but didn't specify which console will get it or when.

Nintendo Switch 2 overhaul could bring a removable battery — new revision aims to comply with the EU's Right to Repair regulations

21 March 2026 @ 3:06 pm

Nintendo is reportedly set to launch a revised Switch 2 with a removable battery in Europe, in line with regulations requiring easier battery replacement by February 2027.

Tim Cook says Apple had its best launch week for first-time Mac customers with the MacBook Neo — entry-level device now out of stock, with orders taking two to three weeks to ship

21 March 2026 @ 1:42 pm

The MacBook Neo is breaking Apple sales records for first-time Mac buyers, with the cheap laptop now out of stock in several markets as demand surges.

Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset Review

21 March 2026 @ 1:35 pm

The Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless pairs exceptional comfort with impressive sound quality for a mid-tier price. The microphone leaves something to be desired, but overall, it’s a solid all-day wear, even when you’re not gaming.

Rogue OpenClaw AI wrote and published 'hit piece' on a Python developer who rejected its code — disgruntled bot accuses Matplotlib maintainer of discrimination and hypocrisy, later backtracks with an apology

21 March 2026 @ 11:15 am

An OpenClaw autonomous AI agent has hit back at a volunteer maintainer of a Python library who rejected its code by posting a "hit piece" that criticizes the developer and calls them discriminatory against AI.

US Departments of Justice and Defense crush four massive botnets totaling 3,000,000 devices — botnets responsible for a combined 316,000 DDoS attacks globally

21 March 2026 @ 11:00 am

U.S. Departments of Justice and Defense take out four gigantic botnets with 3 million devices

Cyberpunk 2077 runs on MacBook Neo at over 30 FPS — PC gaming is possible with A18 Pro iPhone chip

21 March 2026 @ 10:30 am

YouTuber runs several PC games on the MacBook Neo, including Cyberpunk 2077 at around 40 FPS. Testing proves that Apple's iPhone SoCs can emulate PC games at playable frame rates.

Xbox Series X transformed into a gaming PC with 3D printed components, low-profile RTX 5060, and NUC 12 Extreme

21 March 2026 @ 10:15 am

A YouTuber has modded an Xbox Series X with PC parts, featuring a NUC 12 Extreme with a Core i7-12700, low-profile Gigabyte RTX 5060, and PSU while keeping the console's DVD drive intact.

Another major Japanese electronics firm exits the Blu-ray market — Elecom publishes notice of termination of all external drives

21 March 2026 @ 10:00 am

Japanese PC peripherals and accessories stalwart Elecom has announced that it is pulling out of the Blu-ray drive market.

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U.K.’s deadly meningitis outbreak shows importance of vaccination

21 March 2026 @ 12:00 pm

Infectious disease experts say shots against meningococcal meningitis can be lifesaving during an outbreak, but U.S. regulators have attempted to roll back recommendations of such a vaccine for children

Brain’s protective barrier stays leaky for years after playing contact sports

21 March 2026 @ 11:00 am

Damage to the blood-brain barrier is linked to immune changes and cognitive decline

GlassWorm malware hides in invisible open-source code

21 March 2026 @ 10:30 am

A cybercrime campaign called GlassWorm is hiding malware in invisible characters and spreading it through software that millions of developers rely on

Extreme U.S. heat wave smashes all-time hottest March temperature record

20 March 2026 @ 6:55 pm

An astoundingly strong heat wave is not just setting records across the western U.S.—it’s pulverizing them

Rival ‘shadow’ group to RFK, Jr.’s autism science committee meets in D.C.

20 March 2026 @ 4:45 pm

Autism researchers are working to counter a federal autism advisory panel that they say has vaccine skeptic members and a “striking absence of scientific expertise”

How accurate is the science in Project Hail Mary?

20 March 2026 @ 3:00 pm

This science-fiction movie plays with quantum physics, space travel, astrobiology and mass-to-energy conversion

Agnes Pockels’ pioneering work was unfairly dismissed by tropes about women’s domestic roles

20 March 2026 @ 3:00 pm

Agnes Pockels achievements in surface science have long been overshadowed by a popular and likely untrue story that she became interested in the subject while doing the dishes

What’s the most massive star in the universe?

20 March 2026 @ 10:45 am

Just how big can a star become? The answer depends on when in cosmic history you’re asking the question

The real science (and the fun fiction) behind Project Hail Mary

20 March 2026 @ 10:00 am

The author of the novel Project Hail Mary breaks down aliens, anxiety and the process of bringing his story to the screen

Influential vaccine advisory panel ACIP may be ‘disbanded’ after lawsuit, says former vice chair

19 March 2026 @ 8:53 pm

For years, ACIP has advised U.S. vaccine policy. But after changes to its membership made by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., were challenged in court, the Trump administration is apparently mulling changing tack