newsSaturday, June 20, 2026
Solar power has officially surpassed coal in U.S. electricity generation for the first time, a milestone that Trump's pro-coal policies couldn't stop. Meanwhile, a security investigation ties a massive Android botnet to a publicly-traded Israeli company, and a Melbourne stabbing raises alarms about AI radicalization.
The big energy story today is solar finally beating coal, a shift that policy couldn't reverse.
Solar supplied 12.8% of U.S. electricity in May versus coal's 12.2%, marking the first time it's overtaken coal. The milestone holds even as Trump pushes pro-coal policies, showing market forces outweigh executive orders.
Two stories highlight the dark side of technology: a botnet tied to a public company and AI used to inspire violence.
The Popa botnet has infected millions of Android TV boxes over four years to route traffic for ad fraud and data scraping. Researchers tie it to NetNut, a proxy service owned by Alarum Technologies, a NASDAQ-listed Israeli firm.
A 19-year-old law student in Melbourne allegedly carried out a stabbing attack and claimed AI radicalized him. The case underscores emerging fears about unregulated AI systems inspiring violent acts.
Bryan Hudson's Elite Run-Blocking Could Finally Earn Him a Giants Roster Spotwww.si.com
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Keeler: Buffs legend Darian Hagan wants people to know CU football existed before Deion Sanders. Is that so wrong?www.denverpost.com
Researchers explore the deepest part of Lake Superior for the first time in 40 yearswww.wpr.org
Sogen Katoen.wikipedia.orgVerwundete aus Gaza in Jordanien: Gewinn einer grausamen Lotterietaz.de
This article follows a family from Gaza as they navigate the rare and difficult process of being evacuated for medical treatment abroad. Thousands of sick and wounded people remain trapped in the destroyed Gaza Strip, with only a few selected for treatment outside. The piece high
Cómo (no) informar a una víctima de sumisión química de lo que ha sufrido: “Me puse histérica y dije: no quiero ver más”social.elpais.com
This article examines the lack of a specific protocol for informing victims of gender-based violence that they have been drugged and raped when they have no memory of the assault. It focuses on the case of Tamara Fernández Varela, who was drugged and raped by her husband for year
Scientists Propose Black Holes Don’t Exist, Are Something Much Strangerwww.404media.co
The article discusses a seismic wave from the 2011 Tohoku-Oki earthquake that traveled to the Earth's core and back, revealing a previously unseen phenomenon. It also mentions a recipe for a gravastar (a theoretical alternative to black holes), a light shower of heavenly crematio
Unlocking the Secrets of the 2026 Emmys Ballotwww.vulture.com
An in-depth analysis of the 2026 Emmy nomination ballot, exploring the politics, surprises, and strategic submissions across major categories. The article examines key contenders like 'The Pitt,' the unexpected 'Traitors' submission strategy, and Heather Gay's Emmy campaign, whil
Reform insiders urge Nigel Farage to sack ‘problem’ Zia Yusuf after Makerfield defeatobserver.co.uk
Following Reform UK's defeat to Labour in the Makerfield byelection, party insiders are urging Nigel Farage to sack Zia Yusuf as home affairs spokesman and resist shifting further to the right. Reform candidate Rob Kenyon came second with Andy Burnham securing 55% of the vote, sh
Daily links from Cory Doctorowpluralistic.net
Cory Doctorow's daily links post covering various topics including his book "The Big Con" (about how making fraud schemes bigger doesn't make them legitimate), interesting links about TVA v SETI@Home, telemarketers v DHS, Matt Stone's MPAA censorship memo, Stonehenge pocket watch
St. John’s University moves to close chemistry programs amid falling enrollmentcen.acs.org
St. John's University has moved to close its chemistry programs due to declining enrollment, joining a growing trend of universities eliminating chemistry degrees as students increasingly shift toward majors like biochemistry. The decision was communicated via an unexpected email
Map Shows Trump's Approval Rating in Each State After 17 Monthswww.newsweek.com
New state-level polling from Civiqs, analyzed by Newsweek, shows President Donald Trump's approval ratings 17 months into his second term. The data reveals Trump underwater in every swing state, with national approval at 37% and disapproval at 58%. The map follows familiar partis
Shot by ICE and still in pain. LA detainee highlights gaps in DHS oversightn.pr
An article detailing the case of Carlitos Ricardo "Richard" Parias, a detainee at Adelanto Detention Center who was shot by ICE agents during an immigration enforcement arrest in Los Angeles over eight months ago. He continues to suffer from pain, headaches, fevers, and blurry vi
Así es ‘AlaZ’, la prueba final de ‘Pasapalabra’ que sustituye al ‘Rosco’: más definiciones, más estrategia, pero misma esenciasocial.elpais.com
El artículo explica la nueva prueba final de 'Pasapalabra' llamada 'AlaZ', que sustituye al clásico 'Rosco'. La prueba está adaptada de un formato suizo llamado 'DallAZetA' emitido por RSI entre 2022 y 2024. En 'AlaZ', los concursantes se colocan dentro de un arco azul y naranja
Ilhan Omar Is Wrong About Sanctionswww.liberalcurrents.com
The article argues that Representative Ilhan Omar's vote against the Ukraine Support Act, while controversial, raises a valid substantive question about the effectiveness of sanctions as a foreign policy tool. It contends that the debate over sanctions should focus not on their m
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