Trump budget cuts jeopardize NASA and science missions

May 2, 2025, 3:12 pm more...

The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposals have sparked alarm as they propose deep cuts to science funding, including crippling reductions for NASA’s programs. The proposals not only jeopardize high-profile missions such as Lunar Gateway and Mars initiatives but are criticized for undermining America’s scientific investment.

theregister.com / Trump wants to send quarter of NASA budget into black hole – and not in a good way

theverge.com / Trump’s proposed budget deals another big blow to science, clean energy, and the environment

cnbc.com / Trump aims to cut $6 billion from NASA budget, shifting $1 billion to Mars-focused missions

arstechnica.com / Trump’s 2026 budget proposal: Crippling cuts for science across the board

gizmodo.com / Trump’s Proposed NASA Budget Could Torch the Agency’s Boldest Missions

permalink / 5 stories from sources in 27 hours ago #nasa #science #government #trump +

Trump Orders Cuts to Public Broadcasting Funding, Faces Outcry

May 2, 2025, 11:38 am more...

In a move that has ignited fierce criticism, President Trump issued an executive order aiming to slash federal funding for NPR and PBS. The decision, denounced as “blatantly unlawful” by critics, threatens the lifeline of community media and underscores another polarizing chapter in the administration’s tumultuous approach to government spending.

Reddit: r/esist

Bluesky: @verge-poster.bsky.social

zerohedge.com / Liberation Day 2.0: Trump Terminates Federal Funding For NPR And PBS

gizmodo.com / Trump Issues New Executive Order to Eliminate Federal Funding for NPR and PBS

arstechnica.com / “Blatantly unlawful”: Trump slammed for trying to defund PBS, NPR

theverge.com / Trump issues order to pull funding for NPR and PBS

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 30 hours ago #techpolicy #politics #government #trump +

DOGE Initiative Unveils Waste and AI Push in US Government

May 2, 2025, 11:38 am more...

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, colloquially known as DOGE, is making waves by detailing shocking examples of waste and mismanagement within the U.S. government. Meanwhile, a related story reveals a recruiter spearheading an effort to deploy AI agents across government agencies, promising a bureaucratic shake‐up.

zerohedge.com / We Know How To Fix Government - Will We?

wired.com / DOGE Is in Its AI Era

zerohedge.com / Meet 'Big Balls': DOGE Team Sits Down For Wide-Ranging Interview, Details Shocking Examples Of Waste, Fraud And Abuse

wired.com / A DOGE Recruiter Is Staffing a Project to Deploy AI Agents Across the US Government

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 30 hours ago #ai #doge #government #environment +

UK Retail Cyberattacks Escalate, Prompting Government Intervention and Urgent Warnings

May 2, 2025, 9:20 am more...

British authorities and the National Cyber Security Centre have flagged a series of coordinated cyberattacks targeting major UK retailers, with Harrods emerging as a recent victim. In response, government agents are actively investigating the breaches as the retail sector faces mounting cybersecurity concerns.

Bluesky: @infosec.skyfleet.blue

bleepingcomputer.com / Co-op confirms data theft after DragonForce ransomware claims attack

bloomberg.com/technology / ‘DragonForce’ Hacking Gang Takes Credit for UK Retail Attacks - Bloomberg.com

reuters.com/business / Britain's M&S enters second week of sales disruption after cyberattack - Reuters

bleepingcomputer.com / UK NCSC: Cyberattacks impacting UK retailers are a wake-up call

theregister.com / British govt agents step in as Harrods becomes third mega retailer under cyberattack

permalink / 5 stories from sources in 33 hours ago #cybersecurity #government #uk #cybercrime +

Clair Obscur game earns unexpected presidential accolade and praise

May 2, 2025, 6:20 am more...

Recent reports reveal that the new RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, is winning hearts and headlines—including a congratulatory nod from French President Macron. Industry insiders and players alike are lauding the game, sparking comparisons to legendary RPGs and proving that even high-level compliments can come with a dash of unexpected celebrity endorsement.

kotaku.com / How To Defeat Ultimate Sakapatate in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

kotaku.com / Should You Attack Jar In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

ign.com / Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Publisher Says The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Shadow-Drop Actually Benefitted the Game by Drawing Attention to ‘Quality RPGs That Week’

ign.com / French President Macron Congratulates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer For Creating 'One of the Best-Rated Games in History'

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 36 hours ago #gaming #entertainment #government #technology +

Measles narrative stirs controversy as RFK Jr. challenges vaccination decline warnings

May 1, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

Amid growing concerns over plummeting vaccination rates, RFK Jr. has sharply questioned the prevailing measles narrative. Critics warn that his stance could dangerously downplay public health risks, fueling a contentious debate over scientific messaging and policy direction in an already polarized climate.

zerohedge.com / RFK Jr. Shatters The Measles Narrative With One Brilliant Point

wired.com / The Dangerous Decline in Vaccination Rates

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 2 days ago #digitalhealth #health #politics #government +

Apple alerts users to government-sponsored spyware

April 30, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

Apple has issued notifications to affected users after detecting alleged government-backed spyware attacks. The warnings, delivered via email and iMessage, target individuals globally and underscore mounting concerns over digital privacy in an age when state-sponsored surveillance tactics are reportedly on the rise.

Bluesky: @raphae.li, @lorenzofb.bsky.social, @techcrunch.com, @appleinsider.com

appleinsider.com / Apple sends warnings about mercenary spyware attacks on iOS

macrumors.com / Apple Warns More Users About Mercenary Spyware Attacks

techcrunch.com / Apple notifies new victims of spyware attacks across the world

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 3 days ago #cybersecurity #apple #government +