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World

Woman charged over Louvre jewellery heist

Yesterday at 17:03 PM, via BBC News

Two men were already charged earlier this week after officials said they had “partially recognised” their involvement in the museum theft.

Education

Bridget Phillipson ‘ready to take on unions’ over year 8 reading tests

Yesterday at 11:00 AM, via The Guardian

Education secretary says mandatory test needed to tackle ‘shocking outcomes’ for many working-class children

Bridget Phillipson has said she is ready to take on the unions in a battle over compulsory reading tests for 13-year-olds and more extracurricular activities for all children to prevent them becoming “stuck in a doom loop of detachment” from school.

The education secretary said that...

Science/Tech

Race for All-Solid-State EV Batteries Heats Up with New Samsung SDI/BMW/Solid Power Partnership

Today at 00:59 AM, via Slashdot

All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) “are widely viewed as the ‘holy grail’ of EV battery tech,” writes Electrek, “promising to double driving range, halve charging times, and reduce costs.” Toyota hopes to launch its first production EV powered by the batteries in 2027 or 2028, and Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are also testing the technology. But now Samsung SDI is teaming up with BMW and...

Science/Tech

Could a Faint Glow in the Milky Way Be Dark Matter?

Yesterday at 23:50 PM, via Slashdot

“A nearby galaxy once thought to be dominated by dark matter seems to have a surprise supermassive black hole at its centre,” reports New Scientist. Yet scientists “are convinced dark matter is out there,” writes Space.com. “The quest to detect it arguably remains both one of the most frustrating and most exhilarating challenges in modern physics.” And now they report that the century-old...

Science/Tech

Employees Are the New Hackers: 1Password Warns AI Use Is Breaking Corporate Security

Yesterday at 22:50 PM, via Slashdot

Slashdot reader BrianFagioli writes: Password manager 1Password’s 2025 Annual Report: The Access-Trust Gap exposes how everyday employees are becoming accidental hackers in the AI era. The company’s data shows that 73% of workers are encouraged to use AI tools, yet more than a third admit they do not always follow corporate policies. Many employees are feeding sensitive information into large...

Science/Tech

NASA Seeks Backup Plan for Carrying Astronauts to the Moon

Yesterday at 21:34 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shared this report from CNN:[C]iting delays in Starship’s development and competitive pressure from China, NASA asked SpaceX and Blue Origin — which holds a separate lunar lander contract with the space agency — to submit plans to expedite development of their respective spacecraft by October 29. Both companies have responded. But the space agency is also asking the...

Health

How to Shop for Obamacare When Subsidies Are in Limbo

Yesterday at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

Enrollment for A.C.A. health coverage begins Nov. 1, with some staggering price increases. Here is a guide to help you choose a plan while Congress is at an impasse over tax credits.