‘Designed to humiliate’: Israel’s torture of Gaza’s healthcare workers

A PHRI report says healthcare workers are arbitrarily detained, humiliated, and sexually and psychologically abused.

Source: Al Jazeera

At Funeral for Shiri Bibas and Children, an Israeli Outpouring of Grief

Thousands of Israelis lined the streets to mourn the Bibases, who were taken hostage in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, and had become a symbol of the country’s …

Source: New York Times

Trump White House seeks tighter grip on message with new limits on press

In the White House briefing room Tuesday, the Trump administration announced its latest steps to tighten its grip on the message it sends out and the news coverage it receives.

Source: NPR

‘Homegrown’ Swedish battery startup admits importing vital components

Northvolt, which claims to run Europe’s first homegrown gigafactory, admits it depends on Chinese suppliers for cathode active material

The Swedish startup Northvolt has admitted that a vital component of …

Source: The Guardian

Thursday Briefing: An Israel-Hamas Hostage Exchange

Plus, the female gaze behind the camera.

Source: New York Times

What makes Trump’s magic number $500bn?

The lawlessness of big numbers

Source: Financial Times

Are India and EU growing closer as global alliances shift?

The European Commission, complete with its chief Ursula von der Leyen, is traveling to India to boost cooperation on security and trade. The visit to New Delhi could be seen …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Social Security checks will be coming for these previously ineligible workers — as early as this week

The agency has been working on adjusting benefits after the repeal of WEP and GPO.

Source: MarketWatch

How to disable ACR on your TV (and why you shouldn't wait to do it)

As TV operating systems become smarter, they present new privacy concerns. Here's what automatic content recognition (ACR) is all about - and why you should consider turning it off.

Source: ZDNet

Last chance to download your Kindle books - Amazon is killing this option today

The clock is ticking for Kindle users. After February 2025, a long-standing feature disappears. Here's why it matters.

Source: ZDNet

EU was born to 'screw' US, Trump says; EU commission fires back

Donald Trump said during his first cabinet meeting on Wednesday that the European Union was born to "screw" the United States. He said he'll be announcing a 25% tariff hike …

Source: France 24

US-Ukraine deal on minerals set to be signed this week in Washington

The US and Ukraine have agreed on the terms of a draft minerals deal central to Kyiv's push to win Washington's support as President Donald Trump seeks to rapidly end …

Source: France 24