1 hour ago Former Top Google Researchers Have Made A New Kind of AI Agent

The mission? Teaching models to better understand how to build code will lead to superintelligent AI.

Technology

1 hour ago Washington Commanders bring summer surprise to local kids with special guest

Washington Commanders bring summer surprise to local kids with special guest  Sports Illustrated

Politics

4 h. ago 'It's sort of scary': Officials flag surprising revelations from deep State Department cuts

Senior officials eliminate 3,000 positions in the biggest State Department reorganization since the Cold War, citing waste while critics warn of damage to U.S. diplomacy.

Politics

4 h. ago Chinese authorities are using a new tool to hack seized phones and extract data

Researchers warned that Chinese residents, and visitors to China, should be aware of the tool's existence and the risks it poses.

Technology

5 h. ago The key to living longer could be tied to a surprising substance, study suggests

Psilocybin treatment, or magic mushrooms, showed cellular life extension in aged mice, according to Emory University researchers. The study co-author discusses the results.

Politics

7 h. ago The books, movies and music that shaped the Code Switch team

Once upon a time, members of the Code Switch team were just kids, learning about race and identity for the first time. So on this episode, we're sharing some of the books, movies and music that deeply influenced each of us at an early age — and set us on the path to being the race nerds we are today.

Culture

13 h. ago Republicans in Congress Shift to Backing Ukraine, Matching Trump’s Reversal

After years pressing to end U.S. aid to Ukraine, many Republicans have abandoned that position now that President Trump is supporting the country against Russian aggression.

Politics

16 h. ago Former Kentucky Football Player Surprises Himself by Chasing Down Los Angeles Arsonist

Former Kentucky Football Player Surprises Himself by Chasing Down Los Angeles Arsonist  Sports Illustrated

Sport

16 h. ago Increase in military aid to Ukraine marks a shift in White House policy toward Russia

The Pentagon and U.S. military officials in Europe are working with NATO members to ship more Patriot missile systems to Ukraine and release more munitions that were briefly halted.

Events

17 h. ago A former OpenAI engineer describes what it’s really like to work there

A senior engineer describes the thrill, chaos, and exhaustion of working at OpenAI this past year while launching its coding agent Codex.

Politics

19 h. ago Cartel drones pose 'dangerous' drug trafficking risk in border state, official warns

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes warns about the risk of cartel drones, as border and immigration policies face major shifts since Trump took office in January.

Events

19 h. ago Jeff Hiller of ‘Somebody Somewhere’ on his surprise Emmy nomination: ‘I was truly shocked’

Jeff Hiller of ‘Somebody Somewhere’ on his surprise Emmy nomination: ‘I was truly shocked’  Los Angeles Times

Events

19 h. ago For Some Republicans, Trump’s Shift on Epstein Is Just the Latest Breach

Right-wing Republicans have also criticized the president’s stances on Iran and Ukraine, hinting at a broader fraying of his political coalition.

Politics

19 h. ago Emmy Nomination Snubs and Surprises: ‘Squid Game,’ ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and More

Some big names (Alfonso Cuarón, Elisabeth Moss) were left off the Emmy nomination list while some underdogs (Jeff Hiller, “Common Side Effects”) sneaked on.

Politics

21 h. ago Stacey Abrams warns of autocracy and voter suppression, doesn't rule out another run

Abrams isn't running for office — but she's not ruling it out, either. "Politics is a tool ... for getting good done, but it's not the only one." Her new thriller is Coded Justice.

Events

21 h. ago Washington Commanders could have surprise breakout candidate

Washington Commanders could have surprise breakout candidate  Sports Illustrated

Politics

22 h. ago AI coding tools are shifting to a surprising place: the terminal

For years, code-editing tools like Cursor, Windsurf, and GitHub’s Copilot have been the standard for AI-powered software development. But as agentic AI grows more powerful and vibe-coding takes off, a subtle shift has changed how AI systems are interacting with software. Instead of working on code, they’re increasingly interacting directly with the shell of whatever system they’re installed in. It’s a significant change in how AI-powered software development happens – and despite the low profile, it could have significant implications for where the field goes from here.

Politics

23 h. ago The biggest snubs and surprises of the 2025 Emmy nominations

The biggest snubs and surprises of the 2025 Emmy nominations  Los Angeles Times

Politics

26 h. ago One Washington Nationals player that may have surprising trade interest

One Washington Nationals player that may have surprising trade interest  District on Deck

Politics

27 h. ago Who’ll be in Trump’s hero garden? There are a few surprises.

Who’ll be in Trump’s hero garden? There are a few surprises.  The Washington Post

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