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From School of War at 2026-07-10 10:00:00 (unread)

How Choke Points Became Weapons of War, with Edward Fishman (CBS1781398157.mp3)

Edward Fishman, senior fellow and director of the Greenberg Center for Geoeconomics at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins School of War to discuss his New York Times best-selling book, Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare. How has the United States turned the global economy into a strategic weapon? What are the strengths and limits of sanctions? And how are China, Russia, and Iran adapting to a new era of economic warfare? 02:46 - Edward Fishman's background 04:26 - Understanding economic chokepoints 05:35 - The dollar as a strategic chokepoint 07:02 - Semiconductors as a strategic chokepoint 09:24 - The Iraq embargo and modern sanctions 11:05 - Airpower vs. economic warfare 12:14 - Are sanctions a "nuclear weapon"? 13:23 - America's sanctions strategy toward Iran 14:25 - Trump pulling out of the JCPOA 16:20 - The limits of economic warfare 18:00 - Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and the MoU 20:44 - Shadow fleets and Iranian oil 22:54 - The evolution of Russia sanctions 27:59 - China and the economic arms race 29:53 - How nations mitigate economic chokepoints 34:20 - What makes a strategic chokepoint? 39:40 - Chokepoints beyond economics 41:05 - Can Iran institutionalize control over the Strait of Hormuz? Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast, or at The Free Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Odd Lots at 2026-07-10 09:00:00 (unread)

The Korean Levered ETFs Shaking Markets All Around the World (audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=982f5071-765c-403d-969d-ae27003a8d83)

Retail participation in the stock market is booming. And of course the biggest story in markets is the AI trade, which has created an incredible amount of demand for chips and memory. These two broad themes have come together in the form of leveraged, single-stock ETFs. And while these products are popular in the US, the scale coming out of Korea is enormous. It's a good week to talk about this intersection, because some of the biggest stories of the week include Samsung's earnings and SK Hynix's new US listing. Barclays's Global Head of Equities Tactical Strategies Alexander Altmann has used the word “terrifying” to describe the amount of notional exposure coming from these levered ETFs. He explains to us why that is and we talk to him about why, in such a short period of time, the world of levered ETFs has gotten to be so large, with AUM increasing threefold in Asia alone. He also us gets into how he is thinking through risk management and how we as society — and retail investors in particular — got to be overexposed on equities and why that keeps him up at night.

Read: SK Hynix’s $26.5 Billion Listing Reopens Asia Route to US Market

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From Biz & IT - Ars Technica at 2026-07-09 21:52:55

Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk

The feud between NightmareEclipse and Microsoft shows no signs of resolving soon.

From Biz & IT - Ars Technica at 2026-07-09 21:28:55

Allstate accuses Broadcom of auditing it because it quit VMware, CA

Broadcom accuses Allstate of dodging VMware audits.

From Iran: The Latest at 2026-07-09 16:48:46

Iran attacks more US bases after Trump strikes key Russia-China railway link (media.mp3)

The US-Iran war has escalated significantly amid a second consecutive night of heavy American strikes on Iran and a furious response from Tehran.

On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey and Sophia Yan look at why for the first time since the ceasefire in April, President Donald Trump ordered cruise missiles to attack a critical railway bridge used to trade with Russia and China.

After Tehran responded with kamikaze drones and ballistic missiles targeting US military assets across Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan, they ask what next for the peace talks.

Plus, why the 2026 Nato summit's quiet winner is Turkey. Sophia dives into the country’s exploding defence sector, its simmering rivalry with Israel, and how it has gone from black sheep to core member of Nato. And everything we know about the personalised handgun Erdogan gave world leaders as a farewell gift.

Highlights

Iran attacks more US bases across the Middle East
Comes after Trump struck a key Russia-China railway link in Iran

CONTRIBUTORS:

Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey

Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yan

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

How Turkey is powering Europe’s rearmament

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/09/how-turkey-became-new-pillar-european-defence/

Erdogan gives every Nato leader a gun as farewell gift

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/08/erdogan-nato-summit-fun-keir-starmer-donald-trump/

Monday’s episode: Where is Iran’s new supreme leader?

https://linktr.ee/iranthelatest

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Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

Studio Operator: Andy Watson

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From The Briefing Room at 2026-07-09 14:36:00

Relationship recession: Why are fewer people coupling? (p0nxt1xq.mp3)

For previous generations, coupling was something only trains did. Then it became a word to describe the business of finding a partner. An important business for the future of the species. But today in the developed world - and even beyond - the data shows that coupling is significantly down. Increasingly, people are just not forming those relationships. There are all kinds of theories out there now about why this is happening, ranging from the intriguing to the improbable. So what do we know about this noncoupling and its implications?

Guests:

Dr Alice Evans, visiting Associate Professor at Stanford and author of the upcoming book The Great Gender Divergence John Burn-Murdoch, columnist and chief data reporter for the Financial Times

Presenter: David Aaronovitch Producers: Ben Carter and Kirsteen Knight Editor: Richard Vadon Sound engineer: Gareth Jones, Neil Churchill Production co-ordinator: Siobhan Reed, Maria Ogundele

Image credit: Malte Mueller, Getty Images

From Schneier on Security at 2026-07-09 12:00:45

The Language of AI Could Change How Humans Speak

Last week, national security agencies from the Five Eyes—that’s the rich, English-language-speaking countries club—jointly released a statement warning of the increasing cyber risks of AI models: in particular, their ability to autonomously hack into systems and networks. The statement was more measured than some of the breathless headlines about it, and the advice they gave is pretty much the standard advice everyone gives—albeit with newfound urgency.

Internet risks are nothing new, and cyberattacks—both large and small—have been a significant issue since long before the current crop of generative AI models...

From Odd Lots at 2026-07-09 09:00:00

One of the World's Largest Hedge Funds on Its 86x Growth in Token Spending (audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=982f5071-765c-403d-969d-ae27003a8d83)

We've gone through a number of a technological revolutions in investing, whether it was the dawn of the high frequency trading era or the introduction of robotraders. When it comes to AI, the big question that remains in the investment context is whether or not the technology will be implemented like those past tech innovations — meaning it will be integrated into the flow of the business without upending everything as we know it — or if AI will transform the very nature of investing. Right now, AI's use in investing is a mixed bag: People are excited about its potential, but several firms are still trying to figure out its value. Today, we speak with Man Group's CTO Gary Collier and Head of Data and AI Tushara Fernando about how one of the largest publicly-traded hedge funds in the world is actually implementing AI into its work. We speak with them about empowering their quants with AI tools, the challenge of integrating AI safely, and the creative ways their staff is thinking about token spending, which is up 86-fold this year.

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From The Rest Is History at 2026-07-09 00:05:00

686. Jefferson: The Betrayal of Liberty (Part 4) (GLT6535571769.mp3)

What part did Thomads Jefferson play in writing the American Declaration of Independence? Where did he come from, and how did it shape his attitude to the future of the U.S.A? And, why was he such a contentious figure? Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the epic conclusion of their series delving into the lives of the men who made America, and end with the most controversial figure of them all: Thomas Jefferson. _______Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠restishistory.com⁠ To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From The Django weblog at 2026-07-08 20:31:21

Last Call 2026 Django Developer Survey

Time is running out. This is the last call for the 2026 Django Developers Survey, which the Django Software Foundation is running in partnership with JetBrains.

The survey closes on July 13, 2026. It is one of the best measures we have of how Django is used, and it helps guide future technical and community decisions.

So far, over 3,100 people have responded, and we would love to push that number past 4,000. Every response helps us better understand the Django community.

This year's survey was shaped by the Django Steering Council, the Django Fellows, the Django Software Foundation Board of Directors, and several community members. Your feedback helps us understand your needs, see how you use Django, and plan for future development and community needs.

How you can help

Once you’ve done the survey, take a moment to re-share on socials and with your communities. The more diverse the answers, the better the results for all of us. We appreciate everybody helping to get the word out.

Please use the following links:

For more details, read the original announcement on the Django blog.

From Biz & IT - Ars Technica at 2026-07-08 20:01:19

Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes

Both vulnerabilities allow untrusted users to gain root privileges.

From Biz & IT - Ars Technica at 2026-07-08 19:10:16

Aussie gov't tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers

But the devices could "easily be reflashed."

From Iran: The Latest at 2026-07-08 17:52:26

Trump ends US-Iran ceasefire after Tehran’s Strait of Hormuz oil tanker blitz (media.mp3)

Donald Trump has dramatically declared that the US-Iran ceasefire is officially "over", calling Tehran an "evil cancer" during a fiery outburst alongside Nato chief Mark Rutte in Ankara, Turkey. He also attacked fellow Nato members including Spain and reiterated his demand to take over Greenland from Denmark. Roland Oliphant and Joe Barnes report live from the Nato summit on a second day of drama.

The sudden escalation in the war follows a wave of Iranian attacks on oil tankers taking the Omani route in the Strait of Hormuz, including one from Qatar for the first time since the war began. The US responded with its own strikes on coastal targets and cancelled an oil sanctions waiver, prompting Iran to send drones and missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait.

On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey breaks down the latest military and diplomatic news from the Middle East with Dr. Dania Thafer, director of the Gulf International Forum, and asks whether it’s time for military action to break Tehran’s grip on Hormuz.

Highlights

Trump ends US-Iran ceasefire and axes oil licence
US bombs 80 Iran targets after Tehran’s Strait of Hormuz oil tanker blitz

CONTRIBUTORS:

Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey

Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant

Dania Thafer, director Gulf International Forum @Dr_DaniaThafer

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Listen to Ukraine: the Latest: https://linktr.ee/UkraineTheLatest

Trump: Ceasefire with Iranian scum is over

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/08/trump-ceasefire-with-iranian-scum-is-over/

We are ready to defend Greenland, Denmark’s PM tells Trump

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/08/we-are-ready-to-defend-greenland-denmark-pm-tells-trump/

David Blair: Iran’s regime is now stronger than before Trump’s war

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/08/iran-stronger-because-of-trump/

US carries out fresh strikes on Iran in response to Hormuz attacks

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/07/trump-ban-iran-from-selling-oil-hormuz-attacks/

Producer: Peter Shevlin

Video Producer: Max Bower

Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

Studio Operator: Andy Watson

Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey

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From Biz & IT - Ars Technica at 2026-07-08 14:26:10

US rare earths flow to Asia as domestic demand is slow to emerge

Miners backed by Trump admin. sell to Japan, South Korea despite push to develop domestic supply chain.

From Schneier on Security at 2026-07-08 12:03:04

Cybersecurity and the Gap Between Skill and Ability

Last week, national security agencies from the Five Eyes—that’s the rich, English-language-speaking countries club—jointly released a statement warning of the increasing cyber risks of AI models: in particular, their ability to autonomously hack into systems and networks. The statement was more measured than some of the breathless headlines about it, and the advice they gave is pretty much the standard advice everyone gives—albeit with newfound urgency.

Internet risks are nothing new, and cyberattacks—both large and small—have been a significant issue since long before the current crop of generative AI models...

From More or Less at 2026-07-08 09:00:00

Does the average teacher really earn £54,000? (p0nxcylz.mp3)

Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. This week:

(00:32) A government minister has informed the nation that average teacher pay in England is around £54,000. Radio 4 listeners are howling at the radio in disbelief. Surely someone from the IFS would be able to explain all this? We interview someone from the IFS to explain all this.

(06:32) The Independent says that Russian soldiers survive an average of 20 minutes when they get to the frontline. How can they possibly know? We take a peek into the murky information ecosystem that surrounds the war in Ukraine.

(15:00) A loyal listener has resent a burning question that - mortifyingly - he first asked us nearly three years ago: why is air travel cheaper than rail travel? We push our guilt deep, deep down then make it worse by challenging the premise of the question.

(21:18) Is every shuffle of a deck of cards an unprecedented event in the history of the universe? It’s a bold claim, but maths YouTuber and comedian Matt Parker has done his homework. We invite him into the studio to make his case - and show off his shuffling skills.

More or Less is the programme that looks at numbers and statistics in news and in life. We’re always looking for questions from listeners - you can contact us on moreorless@bbc.co.uk.

Guests: Luke Sibieta - Research Economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies Andrey Vladov - BBC Monitoring Mark Galeotti - author of Forged in War - A Military History of Russia from its Beginnings to Today Simon Calder - Travel Correspondent at the Daily Telegraph Matt Parker - Mathematician, comedian and YouTuber (Stand-up Maths)

Presenter: Tim Harford Series Producer: Tom Colls Reporter: Josh McMinn Producers: Nathan Gower, Lizzy McNeill Editor: Richard Vadon Programme Coordinator: Maria Ogundele, Siobhan Reed Sound Engineer: James Beard

From Biz & IT - Ars Technica at 2026-07-08 08:00:51

Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets

"HalluSquatting" weaponizes LLMs' inability to say "I don't know."

From Iran: The Latest at 2026-07-07 17:06:04

Trump: Nato failed my Iran war test (media.mp3)

Donald Trump arrived at the 2026 Nato summit in Turkey and instantly started taking potshots at his Nato allies, blasting them for not helping the US in the Iran war. On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant reports from Ankara on a day of dramatic meetings, fighter jet pledges and fiery speeches.

Meanwhile, Iran has struck another oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz it accused of taking the banned Omani route. Tehran also threatened to call off peace talks following Trump's blistering warning that he would flatten Iranian energy infrastructure in "a small part of an afternoon".

Plus, recently resigned British Armed Forces Minister Al Carns joins the show to deliver a blunt assessment of Western vulnerabilities and why Nato is fundamentally unprepared for the terrifying reality of mass drone warfare on its eastern flank. They also discuss the threat of Iran, Trump’s anger with his Nato allies over the war, Ukraine and defence spending in the UK.

Highlights

Trump blasts Nato over Iran war as Tehran strikes ship in Hormuz
Resigned UK armed forces minister Al Carns on Trump, Nato and Iran

CONTRIBUTORS:

Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey

Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant

Dom Nicholls, associate defence editor and Ukraine: the Latest @DomNicholls

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Video Producer: Peter Shevlin

Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

Studio Operator: Andy Watson

Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey

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From The Django weblog at 2026-07-07 15:00:00

Django security releases issued: 6.0.7 and 5.2.16

In accordance with our security release policy, the Django team is issuing releases for Django 6.0.7 and Django 5.2.16. These releases address the security issues detailed below. We encourage all users of Django to upgrade as soon as possible.

CVE-2026-48588: Potential exposure of private data via cached `Set-Cookie` response

django.middleware.cache.UpdateCacheMiddleware and django.views.decorators.cache.cache_page avoided caching responses that set a cookie while varying on Cookie only when the incoming request contained no cookies at all. When the request already carried an unrelated cookie (such as a language or theme preference cookie), the protection did not apply, allowing a response that sets a session or other sensitive cookie to be stored in Django's shared cache.

This issue has severity "low" according to the Django security policy.

Thanks to Chris Whyland for the report.

CVE-2026-53877: Heap buffer over-read in `GDALRaster`

When django.contrib.gis.gdal.GDALRaster was instantiated with a bytes object representing a raster file, the vsi_buffer property could over-read the allocated buffer by approximately 32 bytes. This could result in information disclosure of adjacent heap memory or, in rare cases, a segmentation fault. Only rasters stored in GDAL's virtual filesystem were affected.

This issue has severity "low" according to the Django security policy.

Thanks to Bence Nagy for the report.

CVE-2026-53878: Header injection possibility since `DomainNameValidator` accepted newlines in input

django.core.validators.DomainNameValidator accepted newlines in domain names. If such values were included in HTTP responses, header injection attacks were possible. Django itself wasn't vulnerable because HttpResponse prohibits newlines in HTTP headers.

The vulnerability only affected uses of DomainNameValidator outside Django form fields, as CharField strips newlines by default.

This issue has severity "low" according to the Django security policy.

Thanks to Bence Nagy for the report.

Affected supported versions

Django main
Django 6.1 (currently at beta status)
Django 6.0
Django 5.2

Resolution

Patches to resolve the issue have been applied to Django's main, 6.1 (currently at beta status), 6.0, and 5.2 branches. The patches may be obtained from the following changesets.

CVE-2026-48588: Potential exposure of private data via cached `Set-Cookie` response

On the main branch
On the 6.1 branch
On the 6.0 branch
On the 5.2 branch

CVE-2026-53877: Heap buffer over-read in `GDALRaster`

On the main branch
On the 6.1 branch
On the 6.0 branch
On the 5.2 branch

CVE-2026-53878: Header injection possibility since `DomainNameValidator` accepted newlines in input

On the main branch
On the 6.1 branch
On the 6.0 branch
On the 5.2 branch

The following releases have been issued

Django 6.0.7 (tarball | checksums)
Django 5.2.16 (tarball | checksums)

The PGP key ID used for this release is Jacob Walls: 131403F4D16D8DC7

General notes regarding security reporting

As always, we ask that potential security issues be reported via private email to security@djangoproject.com, and not via Django's Trac instance, nor via the Django Forum. Please see our security policies for further information.

From Schneier on Security at 2026-07-07 11:43:40

Google Is Suing Chinese Scammers Who Are Using Gemini

Not sure this will have any effect, but I support the effort:

According to Google’s legal filing, Outsider Enterprise operates through Telegram. The group offers phishing-as-a-service to individuals who may not be technically savvy enough to set up fraudulent websites and text campaigns on their own. In its Telegram channels, Outsider Enterprise reportedly provided instructions on how to use Google’s Gemini AI to create websites that imitate those of Google, YouTube, and government agencies such as New York’s E-ZPass. The group offered nearly 300 scam templates...

From School of War at 2026-07-07 10:00:00

Four Years Fighting Russia: An American Soldier’s Testimony (CBS4633348382.mp3)

David, a U.S. military veteran who has been fighting voluntarily alongside Ukrainian forces, joins School of War to discuss how four years on the front lines have transformed modern warfare. How has combat in Ukraine changed since Russia’s 2022 invasion? Why have first-person view drones become the defining weapon of the war? What misconceptions does the West still have about the Russian military? And what lessons must the United States absorb before its next major conflict? 02:49 - David’s military history 05:56 - What brought David to Ukraine 07:37 - Russia's failed invasion of Kyiv 10:24 - How Ukraine turned the tide in 2022 17:04 - How Ukraine adapted to Russia's invasion 19:06 - America's role in Ukraine's early success 23:59 - How the battlefield has evolved since 2022 28:15 - Experiencing Russian artillery 37:22 - From artillery warfare to drone warfare 40:41 - Why FPV drones are terrifying 44:20 - The modern "gray zone" 49:26 - Why Russia is still a military threat 01:00:49 - What Ukraine must do to survive 01:11:41 - Is the U.S. military learning the right lessons? 01:15:55 - The future of warfare and America's defense industry Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find more at The Free Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Emperors of Rome at 2026-07-07 06:52:29

The Rise of Octavian (260707-augustus02.mp3)

How did Octavius become Octavian? We trace what we know of Octavius’ early life in Rome during a tumultuous era of violence and civil conflict, through to Julius Caesar's unexpected adoption of a perennially sickly teenager.

Come and see a live recording of the Emperors of Rome podcast at the Melbourne Museum on 4th of August. Tickets here

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Episode CCLVII (258)

Guest: Dr Rhiannon Evans

From Iran: The Latest at 2026-07-06 16:48:22

‘Kill Trump’: Iran holds revenge funeral but supreme leader is MIA (media.mp3)

Dead, disfigured by the war or hidden for safety - why isn’t Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei at his own father’s funeral?

It’s the million-dollar question as Tehran hosts the third day of a massive public event ahead of Ali Khamenei’s burial. On today’s Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks to Iranian-American historian and writer Arash Azizi about the possible theories, why the funeral was heavy on revenge and martyrdom, and what the event tells us about the post-war Iranian regime’s attitude towards the US.

Plus, as Nato leaders prepare for the alliance’s most significant summit, President Donald Trump looms large over proceedings. Roland Oliphant looks at what’s at stake in this week’s meetings, while Sophia Yan explains how Turkey is using the event to crack down on dissent.

Highlights

‘Kill Trump’: Iran holds revenge funeral
Where is Iran’s new supreme leader?

CONTRIBUTORS:

Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey

Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yan

Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant

Arash Azizi, author and historian Yale University @arash_tehran

WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk

CONTENT REFERENCED:

Iranians call for revenge as mourners gather for Khamenei’s funeral

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/04/iranians-revenge-mourners-for-khamenei-funeral/

Khamenei’s funeral masks a battle for Iran’s soul

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/04/khameneis-funeral-masks-a-battle-for-iran-soul/

Mojtaba Khamenei misses father’s funeral

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/05/mojtaba-khamenei-misses-fathers-funeral/

Ahmadinejad back from the dead at Khamenei’s funeral

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/06/ahmadinejad-back-from-the-dead-khameneis-funeral/

Producer: Max Bower

Video Producer: Peter Shevlin

Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

Studio Operator: Andy Watson

Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey

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From Schneier on Security at 2026-07-06 11:45:44

France to Stop Certifying Non-Quantum-Safe Encryption

France is accelerating its transition to post-quantum encryption:

France’s cybersecurity agency ANSSI said on Tuesday it would stop certifying security products that lack quantum-resistant encryption, a move that will force government bodies and critical operators to shift away from older systems.

Samih Souissi, ANSSI’s chief of staff, said at the France Quantum conference that the agency would halt such certifications from 2027, and that businesses should be buying only quantum-safe products by 2030.

ANSSI approval is required for use in French government agencies and critical infrastructure, making the policy a de facto phase-out of older encryption...

From Odd Lots at 2026-07-06 09:00:00

These Are the Sharps Actually Making Money on Prediction Markets (audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=982f5071-765c-403d-969d-ae27003a8d83)

Here's a couple things about prediction markets. A lot of it is pure gambling and speculation, much of it on things with very little economic relevance. Another fact is that in all likelihood, if you yourself started trading right now, you'd probably lose your shirt. But there is money being made by some dedicated traders, really focused on areas like politics and economics. On this episode, we speak with Brian Golden and Daniel Reichman, who are part of a private Discord called Maga Kiwi Club, where serious prediction markets traders swap ideas and make real money. We discuss the remarkable efforts they go to in order to spot opportunities, the systematic biases among traders, how they feel about insider trading, and other major issues that surround the space. Alongside Brian and Daniel, we also speak with NYC-based journalist and producer Adam Iscoe, who recently profiled these traders for The New York Times Magazine.

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From The Rest Is History at 2026-07-06 00:05:00

685. Hamilton: Duel to the Death (Part 3) (GLT9231431046.mp3)

How did Alexander Hamilton go from impoverished orphan to one of the most important figures in the creation of the American constitution? Why was his relationship with Thomas Jefferson so strained? And, what happened in the famous duel that would ultimately claim his life…? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss one of America’s most fiery founding fathers: Alexander Hamilton, and his duel with Aaron Burr. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠⁠restishistory.com⁠⁠. To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠⁠ _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. _______ Advertise with us: ⁠Partnerships@goalhanger.com⁠ _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From More or Less at 2026-07-04 06:00:00

Does a full moon make crime rates go up? (p0nwnl0f.mp3)

The Moon is one of the most captivating features of our night's sky, and apparently, one of the most suspicious.... For thousands of years, people have blamed the full moon for strange behavior. From ancient myths and the origins of the word lunacy to modern police folklore, the idea that a bright moon can influence human actions is one that many believe. But what does the data tell us? We spoke to Professor Eric Chudler, who has looked at crime rates and lunar cycles to discover whether the moon truly is the ultimate crime puppeteer. If you spot any suspicious numbers in the news or life and want us to investigate, please email in to: moreorless@bbc.co.uk.

Presenter/Producer: Lizzy McNeill Series Producer: Tom Colls Editor: Richard Vadon Sound Mix: James Beard Production coordinator: Siobhan Reed

From A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry at 2026-07-04 05:02:58

Collections: On the Declaration of Independence

Hello again all. It is once again the week of July 4th and so, as is customary here, I am going to use this week’s post to talk about the United States. This is going to be a bit more of an open musing than an argument as compared to previous years (2021, 2022, 2023, … Continue reading Collections: On the Declaration of Independence →

From The Incomparable Mothership at 2026-07-03 18:30:00

825: The Most Movie (238c5698-f2fc-4c95-9883-82b259579d39.mp3)

Get out your PowerBooks and prepare to punch an alien in patriotic fashion! We celebrate Independence Day with a 30-year-old film, “Independence Day”! It’s a lot of movie. Is Jason ready to forgive it?...

From Iran: The Latest at 2026-07-03 17:30:59

Trump's America at 250: The collapse of a superpower? (media.mp3)

The US celebrates its 250th anniversary of Independence Day on July 4th. As the nation hits this major milestone, what is the actual state of the superpower under President Donald Trump?

In this special episode, co-host and senior foreign correspondent Sophia Yan takes a bird's-eye view of her home country and explores how it is viewed abroad. Drawing on nearly two decades of reporting from the frontlines of US foreign policy - from the rise of authoritarian China to the fires of the Middle East - she joins Roland Oliphant to examine its superpower status and whether the American Dream is still a reality or just a mirage.

Plus, reports that the US stepped in to block an Israeli plot to assassinate Iran’s top peace negotiators and IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi makes a rare public appearance as the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei begins today.

Highlights

Sophia Yan on America at 250: The collapse of a superpower?
US stops Israel ‘plot’ to kill Iran's top negotiators

CONTRIBUTORS:

Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yan

Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant

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Inside the crumbling court of King Donald

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/07/03/inside-the-crumbling-court-of-king-donald/

Producer: Max Bower

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From Schneier on Security at 2026-07-03 12:15:25

Flock Cameras Can Surveil Cars Without License Plates

This is from a 2024 company presentation:

Officers can also tap into data showing a car’s decals, bumper stickers, back and top racks—along with temporary and unique state tags.

Flock calls it a “Vehicle Fingerprint” and it’s touted as a way for law enforcement officials to get more information “even when you don’t have full plate information,” the company’s presentation shows.

The company gives police officers the ability to search that data as well, to “build stronger cases with less information upfront.” That includes being able to locate multiple vehicles law enforcement officials believe are moving together and what Flock calls a “multi geo search.”...

From School of War at 2026-07-03 10:00:00

The American Revolution Was a World War, with Richard Bell (CBS4600250451.mp3)

Richard Bell, historian, professor at the University of Maryland, and author of The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, joins School of War to discuss how the American Revolution became a global conflict that stretched from Boston to the Caribbean, Europe, India, and beyond. How did George Washington's strategy force Britain to fight a world war? Why was France's intervention decisive to American victory? And what does the revolution reveal about the nature of coalition warfare? 00:53 - Rick Bell's background 02:05 - The American Revolution was a global war 06:09 - What led to the Boston Tea Party 12:45 - Patriot motivations 14:38 - Who was Edmund Burke? 16:50 - Britain divided over the Revolution 20:47 - Why France backed the Patriots 23:45 - France and Spain vs. Britain 27:01 - The Caribbean: Britain's crown jewel 30:08 - The forgotten theater of the Revolution 35:49 - Washington's global coalition strategy 38:55 - Germany and the Hessian soldiers 41:50 - The Patriots' European officers 43:10 - The myth of guerrilla warfare 44:50 - Final thoughts Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find more at The Free Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Odd Lots at 2026-07-03 09:00:00

How a Major Grocery Store Chain Can Dramatically Lower the Cost of Food (audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=982f5071-765c-403d-969d-ae27003a8d83)

In June, grocery giant Aldi opened a store just off of Times Square in Manhattan. It's the company's first location in Midtown and, according to their US Chief Commercial Officer Scott Patton, Aldi has to orchestrate a "logistical symphony" to get groceries into the middle of one of the busiest places in America. For instance, they use shorter trucks to navigate the tight corners of New York City streets. On this episode, we speak with Patton about what it took to open this specific Aldi and why they chose a busy tourist location like Times Square. He also explains how the company — famous for its low prices — is able to sell even wagyu ground beef at a consumer-friendly price point, how the mostly private-label grocer thinks through which name brands to incorporate into their stock, Aldi's cult-favorite "Aisle of Shame," a short history of barcode innovation, and how GLP-1s are changing consumer habits.

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From Biz & IT - Ars Technica at 2026-07-02 20:38:57

Newly discovered PamStealer isn't your typical macOS malware

The discovery underscores the increased effort being poured into Mac infostealers.

From Iran: The Latest at 2026-07-02 17:15:32

MAGA vs Neocons: How the Iran war split the American right (media.mp3)

The US-Iran war has paused, but it has lit a fire under an ideological civil war inside the American right. As Donald Trump prepares to mark America’s 250th birthday on July 4th, today’s episode of Iran: The Latest hosts a high-stakes foreign policy grudge match.

First, John Bolton, former National Security Advisor, delivers a scathing critique of Trump's premature exit from the conflict. Bolton argues that Washington "stopped too soon” and that Israel is a key ally that the US must continue to protect militarily from Tehran.

Then, Curt Mills, Executive Director of The American Conservative, fires back from the MAGA right. Mills claims Trump’s base feels a deep sense of betrayal over a war that directly violated core campaign promises and argues the conflict was fought entirely at the behest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Plus, Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen since the start of the war. Will he finally show his face this weekend at the funeral of his father, the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei?

Highlights

John Bolton: ‘The war stopped too soon’
Curt Mills: ‘This war was at the behest of Israel’

CONTRIBUTORS:

Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey

Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant

John Bolton, former National Security Adviser @AmbJohnBolton

Curt Mills, executive director The American Conservative magazine @CurtMills

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Video Producer: Max Bower

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Studio Operator: Ed Gould

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From The Briefing Room at 2026-07-02 13:53:00

Iran: If the war is over...who won? (p0nwd8k0.mp3)

Two weeks ago a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Americans and the Iranians aiming at ending a bomb, missile-and-drone conflict that has lasted four months. Victory has been claimed by everyone and on behalf of everyone. So is the US/Israeli/Iranian war effectively over bar the seemingly inevitable bombast? If so did anyone win? On what terms? And where does it leave the rest of us?

Guests:

Shashank Joshi, The Economist’s Washington bureau chief Ali Vaez, Project Director, Iran at the Crisis Group in Washington DC Suzanne Maloney, VP and director of the Foreign Policy programme at the Brookings Institution

Presenter: David Aaronovitch Producers: Ben Carter and Kirsteen Knight Editor: Richard Vadon Sound engineer: Neil Churchill Production co-ordinator: Siobhan Reed

From Schneier on Security at 2026-07-02 12:11:44

Cybersecurity Mission Creep in the US

Interesting paper: “Cybersecurity Mission Creep.”

Abstract: Cybersecurity is experiencing mission creep. Policymakers are casting more and more problems as issues of cybersecurity. So reframed, wildly different policy issues, from misinformation, to child social media safety laws, to antitrust regulations, to alleged journalist misconduct, to anti-sex trafficking statutes become what this Article calls “cybersecuritized.” Before this reframing, these issues present as important but not existential. But once cybersecuritization positions the issues as threats intensified by their technological nature, they gain access to the politics and law of urgency and exceptionalism and invite troubling governance responses...

From Net Assessment at 2026-07-02 12:00:00

Apocalypse Soon? The US and NATO at a Crossroads (Net_Assessment_-_2_July_2026_v1.mp3?dest-id=808287)

With Chris galavanting across Europe, Stimson's Emma Ashford joins Melanie and Zack to debate whether the United States is undermining deterrence in Europe. What does a decreased U.S. conventional commitment mean for the risk of nuclear escalation? And might Vladimir Putin see this as an opportunity to test the alliance by attacking a NATO member, either now or in the future? Emma also commends Scotland's Tartan Army while Melanie criticizes the firing of General Christopher Donahue and Zack laments the dismissal of career officials by the acting Director of National Intelligence.

Show Links:

Celeste A. Wallander, "The Coming Crisis of NATO Deterrence," Foreign Affairs, May 28, 2026.
Rose Gottemoeller, "The Strange Defeat of Nuclear Deterrence," Foreign Affairs, July/August 2026.
Ellen Nakashima and Warren P. Strobel, "New acting intel czar Bill Pulte starts trimming staff as Trump urged," Washington Post, June 25, 2026.
Daryl Press and Jennifer Lind, "The Broken Nuclear Umbrella: What Comes After Extended Deterrence," Foreign Affairs, July/August 2026.
Recommended Reading: Evan Montgomery and Toshi Yoshihara, "Friendly Proliferation and the Future of the Japan-US Alliance," The Washington Quarterly, Summer 2026.
Samuel Charap and Hiski Ahukkala, Europe's Next War: The Rising Risk of NATO-Russia Conflict, Foreign Affairs, March/April 2026.
Michael Kofman, The Next Russia Threat: Moscow's Military Power after Ukraine, Foreign Affairs, July/August 2026.
David J. Bobb and Tony Williams, Divided Over the Declaration: How an Enduring Debate Sustains the Vision of America.

From Odd Lots at 2026-07-02 09:00:00

What Dan Wang Saw on His Last Trip to China (audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=982f5071-765c-403d-969d-ae27003a8d83)

There's this weird contradiction that hovers almost all conversations regarding the Chinese economy. On the one hand, the growth and rising material prosperity is undeniable. And of course, Chinese industrial giants are at the frontier in all kinds of things, like batteries. On the other hand, you always hear about a soft domestic market, and a general state of unease among workers who fear that precarity is around the corner. So how is this contradiction explained? And how does it affect day-to-day life? On this episode, we bring back one of our regular guests Dan Wang, who recently returned from a long trip to Shanghai. We discuss his observations, the general ennui he saw, the signs of domestic weakness, and the way in which phone culture is reshaping Chinese society.

Read more: It’s Too Soon to Breathe Easy on China’s Economy

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From The Rest Is History at 2026-07-02 00:05:00

684. Franklin: Revenge of the American Genius (Part 2) (GLT6013835340.mp3)

Was Benjamin Franklin really an American? What was his childhood like? How was he finally converted to the American Revolutionary cause? And, what role did he play in setting the struggle in motion? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the life of the most unique of the American founding fathers: Benjamin Franklin. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠⁠restishistory.com⁠⁠. To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠⁠ _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. _______ Advertise with us: ⁠Partnerships@goalhanger.com⁠ _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Biz & IT - Ars Technica at 2026-07-01 22:21:21

T-Mobile moving tens of thousands of virtual machines off VMware amid lawsuit

T-Mobile wants Broadcom to keep supporting its VMware perpetual licenses.

From Strong Message Here at 2026-07-01 19:00:00

Doing Politics Differently (with Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie) (p0nw5vy7.mp3)

This week, Phil Wang steps in for Armando, and is joined by comedian Pierre Novellie to discuss 'doing politics differently'.

Digging into the language of Burnham's speech, we examine what he means by 'place', and whether we will see an end to 'punch and judy politics'.

Elsewhere, we look at Badenoch's attack mode, America's 250th celebrations and why politicians struggle to p-p-p-pick a favourite biscuit.

Stay tuned to the end to hear from Armando, and find out what they 'Putin' the chicken over in Georgia.

Got a strong message for Armando? Email us at strongmessagehere@bbc.co.uk

Sound editing: Chris Maclean Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Executive Producer: James Robinson

Produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies. A BBC Studios production for Radio 4.

From GoodFellows: Conversations on Economics, History & Geopolitics at 2026-07-01 18:49:17

From 1776 to 2016: The American Revolution and the New Politics of Revolt (GoodFellows_2026-06-30_-_Rick_Atkinson_wip03_podcast_6ltz0.mp3)

On paper, it was a mismatch: a fledgling republic seeking freedom from the world’s mightiest empire. And yet the American Revolution ended with the upstart colonists’ victory over the mighty British military. Rick Atkinson, a military historian and author of a “Revolutionary Trilogy” on the fight for America’s independence, discusses the military tactics, geopolitical shifts, and economic conditions that factored into the war’s outcome. After that, the fellows discuss why serving as the British prime minister has become a game of musical chairs and how Labour lost its way, as well as the rise of “democratic socialism” and the appeal of class warfare and expansive government in the US – most notably, a California ballot initiative that imposes a “wealth tax” on the state’s billionaires. Finally, in the “lighting round”, John's thoughts on the passing of former Federal Reserve chair Alan Greenspan; H.R.’s take on the Pentagon putting its generals out to pasture; and Niall reflecting on European World Cup fans descending upon the US, only to discover a land of abundance (i.e., plenty of ranch dressing even if there’s not enough beer to go around). Subscribe to GoodFellows for clarity on today’s biggest social, economic, and geostrategic shifts — only on GoodFellows.

From Iran: The Latest at 2026-07-01 16:37:31

Ships bash through Strait of Hormuz warzone as US-Iran peace talks grind to a halt (media.mp3)

As US-Iran peace talks flounder in Qatar, stranded ship captains are taking matters into their own hands to escape the Strait of Hormuz warzone.

On today’s episode, Roland Oliphant talks to former Royal Navy commander Tom Sharpe about how "free for all" is unfolding in the Gulf, with commercial vessels losing patience and risking Iranian fire to get out. They look at the credibility of Iranian claims of a grounded cargo ship, how the US Navy is bearing up, and why Iran may not have laid any mines so far - but could do soon.

Plus, a deep dive into the furious political fallout over the UK's new Defence Investment Plan. Commander Sharpe delivers a scathing assessment of the decisions shaping a "hybrid navy," explaining why it is absolute madness to mothball the Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyers in favor of uncrewed drones.

CONTRIBUTORS:

Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant

Tom Sharpe, former Royal Navy commander and columnist @TomSharpe134

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

One thing we cannot do is return to business as usual in the Strait of Hormuz

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/25/strait-hormuz-gulf-oil-fertiliser-ships-royal-navy-us/

A navy without destroyers can work, but not like this

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/01/a-navy-without-destroyers-can-work-but-not-with-this-budget/

Producer: Rachel Porter

Video Producer: Max Bower

Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

Studio Operator: Andy Watson

Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey

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‘Free for all’ in Strait of Hormuz warzone as captains run the gauntlet
US-Iran peace talks grind to a halt in Qatar

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From Schneier on Security at 2026-07-01 11:53:23

Papa Johns Surveillance-Based Advertising

Papa Johns is spying on people’s buying activities to predict when they are low on food:

The pizza chain recently tapped NBCUniversal, Instacart and the dentsu-owned media agency Carat for help reaching consumers when they’re low on groceries—and thus more likely to be swayed by a mouth-watering ad. The idea is to reach hungry consumers by “knowing what is in their fridge without being too creepy,” said Carrie Drinkwater, chief investment officer at Carat.

To achieve that goal, NBCU and Instacart created a custom audience of shoppers who regularly purchase grocery staples on Instacart, such as eggs, milk, meat and produce. Based on that data, Papa Johns can determine which days of the week certain consumers are likely to run out of groceries and serve them an ad on NBCU streaming content accordingly. The brand served custom creatives to consumers based on their food preferences—such as whether they buy meat regularly—with QR codes and calls to action such as, “Light on groceries?” or “Empty fridge?”...

From More or Less at 2026-07-01 09:00:00

Examining the numbers behind Andy Burnham’s ‘Manchester Miracle’ (p0nw0f6j.mp3)

Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. This week:

(00:23) Andy Burnham may not be Prime Minister yet, but he’s setting out his economic agenda, and its based on his old stomping ground, Greater Manchester. We ask whether the official figures that seem to show an economic miracle can be fully believed, and how much credit he deserves.

(10:09) As our towns and cities get hotter, would turning to air conditioning really drive outside temperatures up by 10 to 12 degrees celcius? We learn about the fascinating world of ‘urban heat islands’.

(15:40) We turn to homophones in an attempt to continue a running joke. This week, we follow six items about Wales with an item about whales - are our cetacean friends the carbon sinks of our dreams? Will we ever write a stranger paragraph?

(22:10) Cult director and maths fanboy Werner Herzog has been waxing lyrical about the intruiging mysteries of prime numbers. Tim cracks out a surprisingly decent impression and we learn about one of the most inscrutable problems in mathematics - what’s not to like?

More or Less is the programme that looks at numbers and statistics in news and in life. We’re always looking for questions from listeners - you can contact us on moreorless@bbc.co.uk.

Guests: Paul Swinney - Chief Economist at The Data City Liam Sides - Associate Director at Oxford Economics Dimple Rana - Heat Resilience Leader at Arup Sue Grimmond - Professor of Meteorology, University of Reading Dr Olaf Meynecke - Marine Ecologist, Griffith University James Grime - Mathematician and star of YouTube channel Numberphile

Special Guest Appearance: The Voice of Werner Herzog

Presenter: Tim Harford Series Producer: Tom Colls Reporter: Nathan Gower Producers: Josh McMinn, Lizzy McNeill Editor: Richard Vadon Programme Coordinator: Brenda Brown Sound Engineer: James Beard

From Biz & IT - Ars Technica at 2026-06-30 21:03:14

New attack provides one more reason why AI browsers are a bad idea

Telling an LLM that 2 + 2 = 5 is enough to make it follow forbidden instructions.

From Iran: The Latest at 2026-06-30 16:43:06

Starmer ‘fudges’ defence spending to avoid Trump clash at Nato. Will it work? (media.mp3)

As the US and Iran meet in Qatar, the UK has unveiled £15 billion in defence spending - but is it all a giant “fudge” to avoid humiliation by Donald Trump at next week’s Nato summit?

Announcing the Defence Investment Plan, Prime Minister Keir Starmer boasted it meant the UK is spending 4.2% of GDP on wider security. On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey talks to Ukraine: the Latest host and defence associate editor Dom Nicholls about why the numbers don’t add up.

Plus, they unpack the UK’s high-stakes gamble on exquisite uncrewed autonomous aircraft and vessels and why the UK is ignoring the vital lesson from wars in Ukraine and Iran: expensive tech cannot replace raw mass.

CONTRIBUTORS:

Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey

Dom Nicholls, Ukraine: the Latest host and defence associate editor @DomNicholls

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Gulf plans to cut the US out of Iran deal

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/30/gulf-states-plan-to-cut-the-us-out-of-iran-deal/

Iran says frozen $6bn will soon be returned as part of peace deal

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/29/iran-frozen-assets-us-sanctions-peace-deal/

Producer: Max Bower and Rachel Porter

Executive Producers: Venetia Rainey & Louisa Wells

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Starmer ‘fudges’ defence spending to avoid Trump clash at Nato. Will it work?
The plan that proves the UK hasn’t learned the mass drone lesson from Iran and Ukraine

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From Schneier on Security at 2026-06-30 13:05:57

The Realities of AI Video Surveillance

The Financial Times has a good article on how AI is changing the capabilities of video surveillance, with information from both Israel/Iran and Russia.

I wrote about this sort of thing a few years ago, how AI enables mass spying in the way that computers and networks enabled mass surveillance. The interesting development in the article is that AI allows people to ask natural language questions about video footage to AIs—and AIs can answer them.

In contrast with older tools restricted to a few dozen preset searches, these new tools allow an almost unlimited range of enquiries by enabling language-based searches on video...

From The Django weblog at 2026-06-30 12:00:00

Keeping Up with the Django Community

The Django community runs on volunteer effort spread across several different groups of people. Most of it is public, but it isn't always easy to find.

Here are the public places to find it:

Weekly DSF Office Hours (website)
DSF Board updates (website, GitHub repo)
Steering Council (forum thread, GitHub repo)
Website Working Group (forum thread)
Online Community Working Group (forum thread)
Django Fellow Reports (Jacob, Natalia, Sarah)

DSF Office Hours

Most of these are places to read and follow along, but one invites you to show up in real time, the DSF Office Hours. From the website:

These are weekly office hours to work on anything related to the DSF. At least one board member will try to attend each week. Office hours take place every Wednesday at 6:00 PM UTC.

All you need to do is bring something DSF-related to work on. This is intentionally broad, as long as it's vaguely DSF-related you're welcome to come. It's not a general-purpose Django coding session (you're welcome to be writing code but it should be related the DSF, e.g. working on djangoproject.com or something).

They are friendly and casual. People are welcome to bring topics and discussions for everyone to cover. I personally find them helpful in staying on top of community news and finding impactful ways to contribute to the community.

A screenshot of a video call with six smiling faces looking at the camera. There's the Django logo in the bottom right corner.

To help set expectations, here's a list of what we discussed in the latest office hour:

Executive Director position and fundraising
Marketing / broadcasting office hours to the rest of the community
Analytics on the website
Community updates (Steering Council, Djangonaut Space)
New prospectus discussion for DSF sponsors
djangoproject.com website updates to reflect new prospectus pricing
Google Summer of Code Working Group charter
Contributor experience in Django

Each meeting the topics will change based on who is there and what's new, but if this sounds interesting to you, we'll see you next Wednesday!

From Breaking History at 2026-06-30 10:00:00

How the Democratic Socialists Conquered New York City (CBS8251508130.mp3)

Back in October, we traced the founding of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in our episode “Beautiful Losers: Mamdani & the End of Socialism’s Losing Streak.” Now, with Zohran Mamdani’s allies sweeping three congressional primaries in New York, we’re back for a follow-up. In this episode, journalist Harry Siegel outlines how the DSA spent the better part of a decade building the machine that just reshuffled New York City politics—from post-Trump organizing drives and close-but-no-cigar primary runs to a movement that now has the Democratic Party establishment looking over its shoulder. How did it happen and what comes next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Biz & IT - Ars Technica at 2026-06-29 23:05:33

US offers $10 million for info on group behind Signal and WhatsApp hacking spree

Operation by two Russia-state groups has been ongoing since at least March.

From The Django weblog at 2026-06-29 20:59:00

DSF member of the month - Salim Nuru

For June 2026, we welcome Salim Nuru as our DSF member of the month! ⭐

Salim was a Djangonaut Space participant in the first session. He has been an organiser of the DjangoCon Africa conference. He is currently the chair of the DjangoCon US website. He a DSF member since October 2024. He is looking for new opportunities!

You can learn more about Salim by visiting Salim's blog and his GitHub Profile.

Let’s spend some time getting to know Salim better!

Can you tell us a little about yourself (hobbies, education, etc)?

I'm Salim, I’m from Addis, Ababa Ethiopia. I'm a software engineer by day and a security researcher by night. And for fun, I like chess, video games, and books.

I already have an idea, but where does your nickname "theShinigami" come from?

I LOVE anime, and the very first anime I watched was Death Note. There's this character called Ryuk, who is a "shinigami," and when I created my GitHub account, it was a time when I was really into anime (which I still am). That's why it stuck as my GitHub username.

How did you start using Django?

I started using Django during my college years. I was doing freelance work and mostly using .NET and JavaScript, when I got a huge project that needed to be built with Django. I didn't want to pass up the opportunity. At that time, I had heard about Django but never gotten to use it, so I had a week to prepare and spent every minute of it learning Django. I liked how easy it was to learn.

What other frameworks do you know, and is there anything you would like to have in Django if you had magical powers?

From Python based frameworks, I use Flask, FastAPI, etc. And I would like Django to support REST APIs out of the box.

What projects are you working on now?

I have a couple of projects I'm working on currently, and the one I'm proud of and actively working on is a platform that scans an Android app and gives security suggestions. It also has an AI that can do a deep scan and suggest a proof of concept if any vulnerabilities are found in the app. This is my first project that involves AI and running my own local LLM for security.

Which Django libraries are your favorite (core or 3rd party)?

There are a lot of great libraries, but the Django Debug Toolbar has a special place in my heart. Also Django Rest Framework (DRF), which I use for most of the projects I work on.

What are the top three things in Django that you like?

Community, security by default, and finally the admin panel.

I know you have a lot of knowledge in cyber security. How do you find the security in Django? Have you ever thought about being part of the security team, by any chance?

I'm still learning, and in Django I like how it applies security by default, which is a good thing. For now, I'm replicating the CVEs found in Django, just trying to understand them and find my next CVE in Django 🤞, and hopefully it would be great to work with the Django security team 🙂

You have been an organizer of DjangoCon Africa, thank you for organizing it. Organizers always do a lot of work that people can't see. How did you start? What are the things that have surprised you or that you didn't expect as an organizer?

Organizing is a team effort. I like the saying “there is no "I" in DjangoCon US” 🙂

I attended my very first DjangoCon at the very first DjangoCon Africa, as a speaker, and I really enjoyed it. I liked how the community was really welcoming and friendly, and right there and then I decided that this was going to be my community and that I had to do my part.

So I joined the organizing team for the next DjangoCon Africa, and after organizing it, I was really surprised by how many people from the community joined the event, and how far they had come just to attend the conference.

You are now the chair of the DjangoCon US website that's amazing! What does it mean exactly? How has your experience been so far?

Well, if people want to know anything about the conference, they're going to be checking out the website, and as the chair, I should be able to make that experience great. As for my own experience, I think it's really great and a step up in role. I'm learning a lot, and I'm very happy that I'm able to do it.

You now have some experience in organizing big events. Do you have any recommendations for people who would potentially be interested in contributing to or organizing this type of event?

Don't wait to feel ready, because that feeling rarely comes. Take on a small role first, lean on the people around you, and keep everyone in the loop. So to anyone considering it, I'd say jump in, the experience is well worth it.

You have been part of the Djangonaut Space program as a djangonaut (participant), and you are now involved in the community in many ways. How do you reflect on your evolution since your participation in the program? Any advice for potential new contributors or people who would like to give it a try?

When I joined Djangonaut Space as a participant, I would say that was the highlight of my year, because I always wanted to contribute to open source, especially to Django and Python projects, but I always hesitated to do it. The program really helped me, from picking my first issue to creating the PR (a big shoutout to Fabian, lead maintainer of Django CMS) it was really amazing. And for any new contributors, if you're planning to join Djangonaut Space, it's not just going to help you with your open source contribution, you're going to be joining a community.

Do you remember your first contribution to Django and to open source?

My very first contribution was to a tool for binary instrumentation. I was doing some reverse engineering, but there was a bug that made it difficult, so I had to understand and fix the bug and then create a PR. I remember getting good feedback and having a good interaction via Discord, and the PR was finally merged 🙂. In Django, it was django CMS, and the issue I worked on was the missing X-Frame option from the Advanced form (#7981). It was a great first issue, and it taught me a lot.

Is there anything else you’d like to say?

I'd just like to thank the Django community for being so welcoming to newcomers, and I'm looking forward to making new contributions (especially in security) 🙂.

Thank you for doing the interview, Salim !

From Uncommon Knowledge at 2026-06-29 20:49:56

The Declaration of Independence and the Fight For America’s Future with Victor Davis Hanson (UK_Victor_Davis_Hanson_wip02_audio_6eeb4.mp3)

Victor Davis Hanson—fifth-generation rancher in California’s San Joaquin Valley, classicist, military historian, Hoover Institution senior fellow, and author of more than two dozen books, including The Case For Trump, The Second World Wars, and The Dying Citizen—joins Peter Robinson to discuss the American founding and its critics. Drawing on ancient Greece and Rome, Magna Carta, the French Revolution, the Civil War, Woodrow Wilson’s administrative state, and the Trump era, Hanson argues that the genius of the American system lies in its difficult but durable structure: checks and balances, ordered liberty, and a Constitution built for flawed human beings. Subscribe to Uncommon Knowledge at hoover.org/uk

From School of War at 2026-06-29 18:49:00

One Battle of Hormuz After Another, with Sal Mercogliano (CBS8714504462.mp3)

Sal Mercogliano, professor of history at Campbell University and host of the What’s Going on with Shipping YouTube channel, joins the show once again to discuss Iran's renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Why is the ceasefire already beginning to unravel? What is Iran trying to accomplish by asserting control over the strait? And what could the long-term consequences be for global trade, energy markets, and freedom of navigation? 02:11 - New arrangement in the Strait of Hormuz 05:19 - Humanitarian situation for sailors 06:53 - Jobs at sea and AI 08:05 - New rounds of violence 11:02 - Route options for ships 13:30 - Why did the ceasefire break down? 15:05 - Iran asserts control over the strait 16:10 - Why were these ships targeted? 19:08 - Strait of Hormuz as a strategic choke point 21:49 - What Iran learned from the Houthis 23:21 - Why energy prices haven't spiked 28:20 - Impact on developing nations 29:13 - The endgame in the Strait of Hormuz 33:22 - U.S. naval presence in the Gulf 36:26 - Iran's maritime protection racket Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast, or at The Free Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Ahoy at 2026-06-29 17:21:47

Ammo Counters.

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ahoy Merch: https://ahoy-shop.fourthwall.com/ 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Early Ammo Counters 07:09 First Person Shooters 12:56 Diegetic Ammo Counters 15:54 Cinematicism & Realism 21:23 Conclusion

From Schneier on Security at 2026-06-29 17:05:18

Factoring RSA Keys with Many Zeros

Interesting research on a new class of weak RSA keys: keys with lots of zeros. It turns out that these keys are out in the wild.

The badkeys project is an open-source service that checks public keys for known vulnerabilities. While developing this tool, Hanno collected a massive number of real-world keys from public sources, including Certificate Transparency logs, internet-wide TLS and SSH scans, PGP keys, and many others. By searching this dataset for unexpectedly sparse RSA moduli, we uncovered a large number of keys in the wild with the patterns in Figure 1...

From Iran: The Latest at 2026-06-29 16:02:57

US hammers Iran after Strait of Hormuz shipping attacks (media.mp3)

Tit-for-tat violence between Iran and the US erupted over the weekend as missiles and drones flew in both directions across the Strait of Hormuz. On today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, we break down a dangerous weekend of military escalation that has left the fragile 60-day interim peace agreement hanging by a thread.

Host Venetia Rainey is joined by Bahraini political analyst Ahmed Khuzaie to dissect Iran’s widening campaign of violence and give the Gulf view on who should be allowed to control the vital Hormuz waterway.

He explains why there is no trust in Tehran sticking to its side of any deal and how some Gulf states would like to see Donald Trump return to war - but a more decisive and better planned one.

Plus, Israel and Lebanon have signed a peace deal too. But as fighting continues with Iranian proxy Hezbollah, is it even worth the paper it’s written on?

Highlights

US hammers Iran after Strait of Hormuz shipping attacks
Unsanctioned funds will only finance Iran's terror groups

CONTRIBUTORS:

Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey

Ahmed Khuzaie, managing partner at Khuzaie associates @AhmedAlkhuzaie

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Trump’s flimsy Iran deal comes back to haunt him

Producer: Max Bower

Executive Producers: Venetia Rainey & Louisa Wells

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From Schneier on Security at 2026-06-29 11:55:33

Robot Police Officers

We’ve taken one small step towards robot police officers: a drone capable of disarming a suspect:

In a June 22 video posted on the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office’s Instagram page, an officer wearing goggles can be seen operating a drone to retrieve a knife from an armed suspect hiding inside a cluttered house. “After not responding to negotiators, a drone was deployed inside the residence,” the post says. “Drone pilots located the suspect hiding in a corner of a garage” and then used a high-powered magnet attached to the drone to grab the knife out of the suspect’s hand. In the video which is soundtracked by the “Mission: Impossible” theme song—the intercepted knife can be seen spinning around in the air as the drone carries it back to the deputies...

From Odd Lots at 2026-06-29 09:00:00

Baidu's CFO on How It Became a Full-Stack AI Player (audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=982f5071-765c-403d-969d-ae27003a8d83)

In the China tech space, Baidu is now a full-stack player in the AI industry. The company makes its own chips, has its own AI models (Ernie), its own cloud system, and it's integrating AI into its self-driving car business, Apollo Go. But before all this, Baidu was known for being China's leader in search. Things, obviously, have changed a lot since the company was founded in the late 1990s. In today's episode, we speak with Baidu CFO Henry He about the company's AI ambitions. He talks to us about maximizing token spend, how Chinese tech firms are thinking about safety and alignment, the global robotaxi competition, and how the core search business fits into the company now.

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From The Rest Is History at 2026-06-29 00:05:00

683. Washington: Hero of the Revolution (Part 1) (GLT3752138067.mp3)

Where did George Washington come from, and what was he like? How did he come to take on such a pivotal role in the American Revolution? And, was he really central to America’s triumphant struggle for independence? Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into the extraordinary life and origins of George Washington. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠⁠restishistory.com⁠⁠. To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠⁠ _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. _______ Discover something new on TikTok. _______ Advertise with us: ⁠Partnerships@goalhanger.com⁠ _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From The Week in Westminster at 2026-06-27 11:02:00

27/06/2026 (p0nvcgj3.mp3)

Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster

From Odd Lots at 2026-06-27 09:00:00

How Lenovo's CFO Is Allocating Capital During One of History's Biggest Booms (audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=982f5071-765c-403d-969d-ae27003a8d83)

We know that companies around the world are investing heavily in AI. So intense is the race to win the AI battle, that it feels like there's almost no upward limit on how much you could spend on it. So how are CFOs thinking about capex in the AI age? In this episode we speak with Winston Cheng, CFO of Chinese-founded multinational tech firm Lenovo. Lenovo is known for its personal computers, especially its Thinkpad line of laptops, but they are making a push to move beyond its role as one of the leaders in personal computing, integrating AI agents into their devices and investing in building out an “AI Cloud” infrastructure alongside Nvidia. We talk to Cheng about how Lenovo's allocating capital during one of the biggest capex booms in history. We also discuss involution and market competition in China, and how Lenovo's been adapting its supply chain to tariffs.

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From More or Less at 2026-06-27 06:00:00

The messy history behind the modern calendar (p0nvd6ns.mp3)

This year, the UK has had its hottest May and June days on record, with the mercury hitting the high thirties.

But while the markings on a thermometer seem scientific and regular, the way we split up our calendar does not. Why, for instance, does May have 31 days and June have 30?

To find out why our calendar has its modern form, we speak to Kristen Lippincott, former director of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, and author of The Story of Time.

If you have seen a number in the news you think we should take a look at, email moreorless@bbc.co.uk

Presenter: Tim Harford Producer: Josh McMinn Series Producer: Tom Colls Programme Coordinator: Brenda Brown Sound Engineer: Giles Aspen Editor: Richard Vadon

From Schneier on Security at 2026-06-26 21:57:04

The Chinese Control the Majority of Argentina’s Squid Fleet

Chinese companies control nearly two-thirds of Argentina’s own squid fleet.

From A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry at 2026-06-26 18:21:05

Collections: Pre-Modern Armies for Worldbuilders, Part III: Paying For It

This is the third part (I, IIa, IIb, III) of our honestly-who-knows-how-many part series laying out some general guidelines for how pre-modern armies are recruited, raised, equipped and paid. In the last part, we looked at the various ways pre-modern armies might mobilize their armies, a process that mainly consisted of recruiting and equipping soldiers. … Continue reading Collections: Pre-Modern Armies for Worldbuilders, Part III: Paying For It →

From Iran: The Latest at 2026-06-26 18:17:24

Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz & is Trump's Iran deal better or worse than Obama's? (media.mp3)

Iran’s direct strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz has shattered US hopes of bypassing the IRGC with a covert new route. On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey exposes how this tactical escalation threatens to derail the fragile 60-day peace roadmap.

Plus, is Trump’s Iran deal better or worse than Obama’s? Former US lead negotiator Robert Malley joins the podcast to deliver his blunt assessment, including why it’s not as financially generous as some claim, how close Iran now is to going nuclear, and what to do with all that enriched uranium.

Highlights

Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz
Trump vs. Obama: Who got the better Iran deal?

CONTRIBUTORS:

Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey

Robert Malley, former JCPOA US negotiator and program director International Crisis Group @Rob_Malley

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Iran attacks cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/25/iran-attacks-cargo-ship-strait-of-hormuz/

Israel suspected of cyber attack on Iranian banks

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/23/israel-behind-cyber-attack-on-iranian-banks/

The US-Iran war may have ended, but 6,000 miles away the death toll is rising

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/madagascar-fuel-food-shortages-iran-war-death-toll/

Producer: Max Bower and Lucy Dichmont

Executive Producers: Venetia Rainey & Louisa Wells

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From Schneier on Security at 2026-06-26 17:40:56

Meta Is Testing Facial Recognition for Police and Military

We know that ICE wants to deploy eyeglasses with facial recognition that can identify people in real time.

Turns out Meta is prototyping the feature with a Pentagon supplier. (Alternate news story.)

From The Incomparable Mothership at 2026-06-26 17:00:00

823: Someone on Both Sides of the Gunfight (1783931b-72b0-4109-84fb-c1b26a37286b.mp3)

We combine our love of “Star Trek” with the appreciation for old movies that can only be provided by our sister podcast Lions, Towers, and Shields, by drafting “Star Trek” actors (TOS and TNG only) and the movie roles we loved before they appeared on Star Trek! And be sure to listen to this summer’s LTS’s Star Trek summer event....

From Schneier on Security at 2026-06-26 12:03:21

One Million Passports Leaked Online

A database of almost a million passports from around the world was leaked online.

Note what happened. A high-value credential—a passport—was used in an ancillary low-value authentication system: ID verification for cannabis dispensaries. And it’s the low-value system that got hacked, putting the high-value credential at risk.

From School of War at 2026-06-26 10:00:00

Why Chimpanzees Go to War, with John Mitani (CBS7670140900.mp3)

Dr. John Mitani, professor emeritus in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Michigan and recipient of the Charles R. Darwin Lifetime Achievement Award, joins School of War to discuss the violent chimpanzee civil war he documented among the Ngogo chimpanzees in Uganda. What caused one of the world's largest chimpanzee communities to turn on itself? What does chimpanzee warfare reveal about the origins of human conflict? And what separates humans from our closest living relatives? 02:39 - How Dr. Mitani became an ape researcher 04:02 - Why chimpanzees? 05:13 - Humans' closest living relatives 08:38 - The Ngogo chimpanzees 09:31 - The chimpanzee civil war begins 13:35 - Living among wild chimpanzees 17:09 - Territorial patrols and warfare 22:34 - Why the chimpanzee community split 26:26 - How chimpanzees fight 29:14 - The strategy behind chimp warfare 31:24 - Why full stomachs lead to war 33:10 - Land, food, and reproduction 37:27 - Infanticide and the mystery of female survival 39:26 - When civil war becomes permanent 41:13 - What chimpanzees teach us about human nature Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find more at The Free Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Odd Lots at 2026-06-26 09:00:00

Rory Johnston on Why His $200 Oil Prediction Didn't Turn Out Right (audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=982f5071-765c-403d-969d-ae27003a8d83)

The Strait of Hormuz has (mostly) re-opened! Crude prices are still up since the start of the war with Iran, but popular predictions earlier this year of $200-a-barrel Brent didn’t pan out. Why is that? We last talked to Rory Johnston, the founder of the Commodity Context newsletter, at the start of the conflict. And in that conversation he said that the Strait’s closure would lead to $200 oil if it persisted for any length of time. Today, he returns to tell us what he’s learned about the oil market since then. He explains the various factors that kept a lid on prices, including some re-routing, Trump jawboning, and (crucially) surprise import reductions from China.

Previous: Rory Johnston on How Oil Could Surge to Over $200 a Barrel

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From Biz & IT - Ars Technica at 2026-06-25 20:04:57

Notion killing Skiff-influenced email app since most users use AI agents instead

Notion is "going all in on using agents to run your inbox."

From Schneier on Security at 2026-06-25 18:03:15

AI and Liability

Earlier this month, a German court ruled that Google is liable for its AI search summaries. Rejecting defenses like “users can check for themselves,” and that they generally know “that information generated with AI should not be blindly trusted,” the court held that the AI’s summaries are reflections of the company and “above all an expression of Google’s business activities.”

This is the latest skirmish in a decades-old battle over internet publishing. Historically, there were two different types of information distributors: carriers and publishers. A phone company is a carrier. It’ll transmit whatever you say, even discussions about committing a crime. Words are words, and the phone company does not know—nor is it liable for—the words you choose to speak. A newspaper, on the other hand, is a publisher. It decides the words it publishes, and what quotes to include in its articles. If those words or quotes are defamatory or otherwise illegal, it’s liable...

From Iran: The Latest at 2026-06-25 16:53:57

‘China is watching’: US facing weapons shortage - can Trump fix it? (media.mp3)

President Donald Trump needs more than $65bn in urgent funding for the Pentagon as a result of the Iran war, a stark reminder of the cost to America’s military. Amid a munitions crunch, the defense industrial base is being told to go faster - and the US’ adversaries are taking note.

In today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Venetia Rainey sits down with Dana Stroul, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East and now director of research at the Washington Institute.

She delivers a blunt assessment of the conflict's fallout, why lopsided sanctions relief has handed Tehran an economic windfall, and how the war has severely strained America’s Gulf alliances. Plus, they discuss new reports that an advanced Iranian "jellyfish" drone formation successfully brought down a US F-15 fighter jet back in April.

CONTRIBUTORS:

Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey

Dana Stroul, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Middle East and research director Washington Institute @dstroul

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Iran was using ‘jellyfish’ swarm of drones, reports downed F-15 pilot

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/06/23/f-15-pilot-shot-down-over-iran-saw-jellyfish-swarm-of-drone/

Dana Stroul: How the Iran War Will Transform America’s Military Role

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/iran/middle-east-power-paradox-dana-stroul

Producer: Max Bower and Rachel Porter

Executive Producers: Venetia Rainey & Louisa Wells

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Did Iran down a US fighter jet with a secret new drone weapon?

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From Schneier on Security at 2026-06-25 12:23:58

Interesting Paper Exploring Prompt Injection

This is a fascinating explotation of how LLMs fall for prompt injection attacks. It turns out that they learn to recognize the style of text in different role/instruction blocks, and not just the tags.

Their conclusion:

Role tags were a formatting trick that became the security architecture and the cognitive scaffolding of modern LLMs. We’ve shown that this architecture doesn’t survive into the model’s actual representations, and that such role confusion is linked to prompt injection.

Unless LLMs achieve genuine role perception, we think injection defense will remain a perpetual whack-a-mole game. And the continuous nature of role boundaries opens the threat of injections designed to subtly shift LLM states through seemingly innocuous text, legally and at scale...

From The Django weblog at 2026-06-25 12:00:00

How the Django Software Foundation Became a CNA

Why the DSF pursued CNA status

Django has a long history of responsible security practices: a dedicated, private security mailing list, clear advisory policies, and predictable security releases. Even so, we relied on external organizations to assign CVE IDs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). This sometimes introduced administrative delays and extra coordination overhead.

Becoming a CNA (CVE Numbering Authority) allows the DSF to:

Assign CVEs ourselves for vulnerabilities in Django and selected community projects.
Publish advisories more efficiently and in closer alignment with Django's established release workflow.
Maintain strong independence in how Django handles security incidents.

The initial exploration

The process began with internal discussions within the DSF Board and Django Security Team. We evaluated:

Whether our existing security process already met CNA expectations.
Whether we had the organizational stability to take on long term responsibility for CVE assignment.
The scope of projects we would cover.
How to ensure we could meet the operational requirements without overloading volunteers and Django Fellows.

After confirming that our policies were mature and that the administrative workload would be manageable, we initiated the CNA application with MITRE.

Preparing the application

MITRE requires that new CNAs document their security processes and demonstrate that they can meet CNA obligations. Our preparation included:

Reviewing and updating the Django Security Policy.
Mapping our existing workflows to MITRE's CNA rules, including:
1. How reports are received.
2. How vulnerabilities are validated.
3. How advisories are produced.
4. How CVEs will be assigned and published.
Defining the scope of the CNA:
1. Django itself as the core product.
2. A small, clearly bounded set of related ecosystem projects.
Ensuring we had private communication channels and documented procedures for confidential handling.
Drafting the required procedural documentation for MITRE.

Most of the work here was not about creating new processes but about articulating long standing Django practices in the format MITRE expects.

Training and review

Once our initial documentation was accepted, MITRE scheduled us for CNA onboarding training. This covered:

CNA rules and responsibilities.
Required data fields for CVE Records.
Expectations for coordination with reporters and downstream consumers.
The publication workflow for CVE Records.

We also completed MITRE's required CNA onboarding exercises. As part of this process, we worked through sample security reports and demonstrated how we would determine CVE assignments, including cases where multiple CVEs may or may not be warranted for a single report.

Approval and onboarding

After MITRE approved our documentation, training, and exercise submissions, the DSF was formally granted CNA status. The announcements steps were:

MITRE published our CNA scope on the official CNA directory.
MITRE issued a press release.
The DSF published a blog post announcing our new CNA status.

Lessons learned

A few procedural insights for other projects considering CNA status:

If your project already has a mature and documented security process, becoming a CNA is mostly about formalizing what you already do.
The documentation and validation steps take time. Most delays come from ensuring that all fields conform to the CVE schema. The whole process took about four months.
The training is detailed and helpful. It clarifies exactly what CNAs are expected to produce and how CVE Records flow through the broader ecosystem.
It is worth being explicit about scope early. Defining the boundary of responsibility reduces ambiguity later.

What changes for Django users

For most contributors and users, nothing changes. Django will continue to follow its established process for receiving reports, coordinating fixes, and publishing security releases.

The difference is that the DSF can now assign CVE IDs directly, which simplifies coordination and allows us to publish advisories with fewer external dependencies.

Acknowledgments

This work was led by Django Fellows Natalia Bidart and Jacob Walls, with support from the Django Security Team and the DSF Board. We are grateful to MITRE for their guidance during the onboarding process.

If you have questions about Django's CNA scope or security process, contact the Django Security Team.

From Odd Lots at 2026-06-25 09:00:00

How the 1994 World Cup Transformed the Business of Football Forever (audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=982f5071-765c-403d-969d-ae27003a8d83)

The last time the World Cup came to the US was 1994. Before then, the World Cup was an enormously popular event with surprisingly limited commercial significance; the 1990 tournament in Italy, for instance, lost money for broadcasters. But that all changed in 1994, when American companies sought to make their mark in the form of advertisements and sponsorships: firms like McDonalds, Mastercard, and General Motors saw the potential to reach a global audience through one of the world's most watched sports events. Today, we speak with Joey D'Urso — a freelance sports journalist and author of the recent book More Than A Shirt: How Football Shirts Explain Global Politics, Money and Power — about the 1994 World Cup and this year's competition, which is being held jointly, by the US, Canada, and Mexico. We also talk about other surprising stories of corporate and geopolitical influence in the world of football.

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From The Rest Is History at 2026-06-25 00:05:00

682. South Africa: Mandela and the Death of Apartheid (Part 6) (GLT6535658080.mp3)

How did the rugby World Cup final of 1995 inspire South Africa’s totemic national anthem? Why does the story shed a light on the history of Apartheid in South Africa? And, after becoming president, following years of imprisonment, how did Mandela use rugby and the national anthem to forge a new South Africa? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the inspiring story behind South Africa’s national anthem, the collapse of Apartheid, and Nelson Mandela’s presidency. _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠restishistory.com⁠ To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Biz & IT - Ars Technica at 2026-06-24 22:03:34

One-two punch delivered in global operation disrupts cybercrime "assembly line"

"Operation Endgame" simultaneously disrupts two widely used crime tools.

From Strong Message Here at 2026-06-24 19:00:00

A Swift Transition (with Matt Forde and Ria Lina) (p0ntvbnh.mp3)

Armando is under the weather this week, so in true World Cup style, we have called up a super sub.

Matt Forde steps in to host, and Ria Lina joins him to discuss the big news of the week.

Is it a bit rich of the Labour Party to claim they don't want to 'exaggerate small differences'? How does Starmer sell his achievements, and is there anything we can learn about how Burnham uses language?

In the longer version, we also look back at some of Starmer's best bits, and whether Manchesterism is an ideology, or just good branding

Armando will be back next week, but in the meantime, if you have got a strong message for the show, email us at strongmessagehere@bbc.co.uk

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Produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies. A BBC Studios production for Radio 4.

From The Django weblog at 2026-06-24 18:00:00

Django 6.1 beta 1 released

Django 6.1 beta 1 is now available. It represents the second stage in the 6.1 release cycle and is an opportunity to try out the changes coming in Django 6.1.

Django 6.1 offers a harmonious mélange of new features and usability improvements, which you can read about in the in-development 6.1 release notes.

Only bugs in new features and regressions from earlier Django versions will be fixed between now and the 6.1 final release. Translations will be updated following the "string freeze", which occurs when the release candidate is issued. The current release schedule calls for a release candidate in about a month, with the final release scheduled roughly two weeks later on August 5.

Early and frequent testing from the community will help minimize the number of bugs in the release. Updates on the release schedule are available on the Django forum.

As with all alpha and beta packages, this release is not for production use. However, if you'd like to try some of the new features or help find and fix bugs (which should be reported to the issue tracker), you can grab a copy of the beta package from our downloads page or on PyPI.

The PGP key ID used for this release is Jacob Walls: 131403F4D16D8DC7

From Iran: The Latest at 2026-06-24 17:35:15

Trump’s radical plan for Syria to attack Hezbollah: ‘No one is on board’ (media.mp3)

The war in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah remains a major sticking point in US-Iran peace talks - but Donald Trump has a controversial solution.

At the G7 summit, he said he wants Syria to militarily intervene in their neighbour and disarm the Iranian proxy by force. Sophia Yan is joined by Ahmad Sharawi, senior research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to discuss why Damascus has flatly rejected the plan. From the dark history of Syria’s occupation of Lebanon to the potential for a proxy war between Turkey and Israel, he outlines how such a move could seriously backfire.

Plus, the latest news from the region including the row over Iran letting in nuclear inspectors from the IAEA and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's high-stakes warnings on the Strait of Hormuz.

CONTRIBUTORS:

Sophia Yan, senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yan

Ahmad Sharawi, senior research analyst FDD @AhmadA_Sharawi

Producer: Max Bower and Rachel Porter

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From Schneier on Security at 2026-06-24 12:03:10

Embedding Forbidden Text in Spyware to Discourage AI Analysis

At least one malware developer is adding text about nuclear and biological weapons to their spyware, in an effort to stop automatic AI analysis.

Details:

The _index.js payload begins with a large JavaScript block comment containing fake system instructions and policy-triggering content. Because it is inside a comment, it does not affect JavaScript execution. The runtime skips it. The real malware begins after the comment with a try{eval(…)} wrapper around a large character-code array and a ROT-style substitution function.

This header appears designed for AI-mediated analysis, not for Node, Bun, or Python. It attempts to derail scanners or analyst copilots that feed the beginning of a file to a language model without clearly isolating the content as untrusted data. In weak pipelines, this can cause refusal behavior, prompt confusion, context pollution, or premature classification before the scanner reaches the actual malware...

From More or Less at 2026-06-24 09:00:00

Benefits vs minimum wage: Which pays more? (p0ntp1qw.mp3)

Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. This week:

(00:42) Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir Jeremy Hunt argues that you can earn far more on out of work benefits than you can on the minimum wage. We argue his figures are deceptive - and we’ve done the homework to prove it.

(09:09) As the heatwave rises to a crescendo, people are saying that wet bulb temperatures could hit critical levels. Utterly mystified? So was our editor, so we made this item to explain all to him (and you).

(14:34) In a tournament with so many teams, we’ve had to consult a university professor to understand the mysterious mathematical workings of the World Cup Draw. It’s even more complicated and confusing than VAR! (OK, it’s not that bad.)

(19:00) Welsh comedian Elis James has a superpower - finding mutual connections with his fellow countrymen and women. So let’s add to the fun by providing a statistical framework upon which to understand his achievements. That’s how comedy works, right?

More or Less is the programme that looks at numbers and statistics in the news and in life. We’re always looking for questions from listeners - you can contact us on moreorless@bbc.co.uk.

Guests: Eduin Latimer - Senior Research Economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies Dr Chloe Brimicombe - climate scientist and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford Dr Kat Phillips - innovation research associate at the University of Warwick and a digital maths communicator under the name ‘KatDoesMaths’ Oliver Johnson - Professor of Information Theory, the University of Bristol

Returning Special Guest appearance:

Elis James: comedian and well-connected Welshman

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From Biz & IT - Ars Technica at 2026-06-23 23:30:57

Executive order bumps up deadline to move off quantum-vulnerable crypto

Order warns of national security risks if post-quantum cryptography isn't adopted in time.

From Biz & IT - Ars Technica at 2026-06-23 21:17:38

Oracle’s 21,000 layoffs help drive its debt-fueled AI investments

Oracle is spending billions on data center infrastructure to support AI.

From The History of Byzantium at 2026-06-23 17:18:46

Episode 355 - You Can’t Understand the Modern World without Byzantium (media.mp3)

How do you explain your strange interest in Byzantium to your friends and family? I argue that you can't understand the modern world without Byzantium.

This is the last episode of the podcast.

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From Iran: The Latest at 2026-06-23 15:15:14

Iran’s stealth Strait of Hormuz toll plan & how Trump’s war reshaped the world (media.mp3)

Iran has unveiled a plan to impose stealth fees on the Strait of Hormuz, using an insurance loophole to keep exacting tolls out of the key waterway post-war.

Telegraph senior foreign correspondent Adrian Blomfield joins Roland Oliphant to break down how the conflict has permanently disrupted the global balance of power, from disrupting the US pivot to Asia to breaking US-Israeli ties.

Plus, they take a moment to consider how the past four months will reverberate in the years to come and ask: what would Herodotus, the first historian of a Persian war, make of it all?

Highlights

Iran’s secret plan to keep control of the Strait of Hormuz
How Trump’s greatest foreign policy failure reshaped the world

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Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant

Adrian Blomfield, senior foreign correspondent @adrianblomfield

CONTENT REFERENCED:

How Trump’s greatest foreign policy failure has reshaped the world

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/22/trumps-greatest-foreign-policy-failure-reshaped-world/

Has the US-Israel relationship changed forever?

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/20/has-the-us-israel-relationship-changed-forever/

Producers: Max Bower and Elliot Lampitt

Executive Producers: Venetia Rainey & Louisa Wells

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From Schneier on Security at 2026-06-23 12:03:07

Anthropic’s Fable 5 Model Jailbroken Within Days

Fable 5 is the supposed safe version of Anthropic’s Mythos Preview, with guardrails to ensure that it can’t be used to create cyberattacks.

Well, that restriction was bypassed within days.

From Release notes from govuk-frontend at 2026-06-23 11:49:17

GOV.UK Frontend v6.3.0

<p>To install this version with npm, run <code>npm install govuk-frontend@6.3.0</code>. You can also find more information about <a href="https://frontend.design-system.service.gov.uk/staying-up-to-date/#updating-to-the-latest-version" rel="nofollow">how to stay up to date</a> in our documentation.</p> <h2>New features</h2> <h3>Use the Generic header component in services not on the GOV.UK website</h3> <p>We've added the <a href="https://design-system.service.gov.uk/components/generic-header/" rel="nofollow">Generic header component</a> for services that are not part of <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/govuk-proposition/govuk-proposition" rel="nofollow">the GOV.UK proposition</a> but would still benefit from using GOV.UK Frontend to build their service.</p> <p>The Generic header component is a version of the GOV.UK header component that you can customise to meet the needs of your service. This includes:</p> <ul> <li>changing the spacing around the logo</li> <li>adding a bottom border with your service's brand colour</li> <li>changing the header colour</li> </ul> <p>This was added in <a href="https://github.com/alphagov/govuk-frontend/pull/7061">pull request #7061: Add Generic Header component</a>.</p> <h2>Fixes</h2> <p>We've made fixes to GOV.UK Frontend in the following pull requests:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://github.com/alphagov/govuk-frontend/pull/7168">#7168: Fix lack of explicit colour on input prefix and suffixes</a></li> <li><a href="https://github.com/alphagov/govuk-frontend/pull/7169">#7169: Fix text on small inline radios wrapping unnecessarily</a></li> </ul>

From School of War at 2026-06-23 10:00:00

From Teenage Soldier to Commander in Ukraine, with Mamuka Mamulashvili (CBS2786689295.mp3)

Earlier this year, Aaron MacLean visited Ukraine, where he met with Georgian Legion commander Mamuka Mamulashvili. What happens when a boy goes to war at 14 years old? What does a lifetime of fighting Russians teach you about how they operate? And what lessons should the West be learning from war in Ukraine? 02:18 - Growing up in Soviet Georgia 03:53 - Russia's invasion of Abkhazia 07:59 - Capture and torture by Russian forces 10:24 - The First and Second Chechen Wars 13:49 - Killing a Russian soldier for the first time 17:32 - Force vs. diplomacy 18:14 - Georgia's wars with Russia 20:19 - The 2008 Russo-Georgian War 23:47 - Georgian support for Ukraine 24:39 - Mixed martial arts 29:53 - Founding the Georgian Legion 33:33 - The defense of Hostomel Airport 43:32 - How drones have transformed warfare 50:45 - Russian disinformation 52:27 - Why Ukraine will ultimately win Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find more at The Free Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Biz & IT - Ars Technica at 2026-06-22 20:16:52

Following user outcry, AMD reinstates memory encryption in consumer CPUs

Critics saw the move as an underhanded way to steer them toward more costly chips.

From Iran: The Latest at 2026-06-22 16:59:16

US and Iran set up Hormuz crisis hotline & how Trump lost his final European allies (media.mp3)

As Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi lock down a 60-day roadmap to end the war, Tehran has walked away with immediate waivers on its oil and petrochemical exports. Venetia Rainey and Roland Oliphant go behind the scenes at the high-stakes negotiations in Switzerland, including nuclear negotiations and the rumors of an Iranian walkout.

Meanwhile, the fallout from Washington’s fury with his closest European allies over their Iran war “betrayal” has ramped up after Donald Trump publicly rebuked Italy’s Giorgia Meloni over her refusal to help him. They also analyse the resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and how his indecision over allowing the US to use UK bases to strike Iran was indicative of his premiership’s failings.

Plus, how the Iranian football team’s gritty 0-0 World Cup draw against Belgium turned into a propaganda stunt for the regime to invoke the ghosts of the schoolchildren killed in Minab at the start of the war.

Highlights

US and Iran set up Hormuz crisis hotline as oil sanctions lifted
How Trump lost his final European allies, from Meloni to Starmer

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Iranian leader criticises his negotiators in secret letters

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/22/iran-us-war-mojtaba-khamenei-mahmoud-nabavian-middle-east/

Inside the Hezbollah tunnels where peace will be made or broken

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/21/inside-hezbollah-tunnels-where-peace-will-be-made/

Trump tears into Meloni over G7 picture row

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/20/donald-trump-berates-giorgia-meloni-g7-picture-row/

Producer: Max Bower

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From Schneier on Security at 2026-06-22 12:02:55

Professional Athletes and Wearables

I haven’t thought about the privacy issues surrounding professional athletes and wearables.

Wearables present serious privacy issues for “Average Joe” consumers, who are entrusting tech companies to safely store and protect their biometric data. Imagine the stakes for a professional athlete, whose entire livelihood could be affected by a single biometric data point. To give one of many realistic hypotheticals: a basketball player has a terrible game, and the coach wonders if they showed up to the gym hungover. The coach has access to the player’s wearable data, and checks to see when they went to sleep, as well as what their heart rate looked like during the night. Should the player have been out partying before a game? No. Should the coach be able to surveil them? Definitely not...

From Odd Lots at 2026-06-22 09:00:00

Grace Shao on What the World Should Know About Chinese AI (audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=982f5071-765c-403d-969d-ae27003a8d83)

China's AI industry has changed a lot since DeepSeek released its cheap frontier model last year, and briefly sent US tech stocks falling. After being locked out of the most advanced chips, Chinese companies are now allowed to buy some Nvidia H200s. In fact, many of the big Chinese tech companies — like Baidu — are making a push to become full-stack players, with their own chips, models, and cloud infrastructure. Today's guest is Grace Shao, an independent AI researcher and the author of the AI Proem Substack. She's a bit of an insider when it comes to China's AI industry, and when we were in Hong Kong we spoke with her about the latest in open-source models, the competition among Chinese frontier labs, DeepSeek's place in an increasingly crowded Chinese AI market, China's manufacturing edge, where bottlenecks exist right now (spoiler: it isn't data centers), if Chinese grandmas are actually using OpenClaw, and finally, of course, AI psychosis.

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From The Rest Is History at 2026-06-22 00:05:00

681. Brazil: The Emperor’s Anthem (Part 5) (GLT5596929385.mp3)

What does the Brazilian national anthem reveal about its history of slavery and revolt? Why did the king of Portugal rule his country all the way from Rio in the 19th century? Who was the first emperor of Brazil? And, why was the second anthem a symbol of liberty? Join Tom and Dominic as they delve into the chaotic episode of Brazilian history that resulted in its first and second national anthems. _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠restishistory.com⁠ To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From The Week in Westminster at 2026-06-20 11:41:00

20/06/2026 (p0nt4mls.mp3)

Vicki Young assesses Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election win, which paves the way for a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.

She is joined by FT political editor, George Parker; New Statesman political editor, Ailbhe Rae; GB News political editor Christopher Hope and Labour peer and broadcaster Ayesha Hazarika.

From Odd Lots at 2026-06-20 09:00:00

How Substack Creators Are Covering This Strange Markets Era (audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=982f5071-765c-403d-969d-ae27003a8d83)

We closed out our New York live show on May 28 with a panel that featured three of our favorite Substackers: James van Geelen of Citrini Research, Sam Ro, founder of The TKer, and journalist Jasmine Sun. They've all been Odd Lots guests before, and we wanted to get them together to discuss how journalists and analysts are supposed to cover this incredibly strange and highly pressurized moment in markets. Not only has AI basically infected every corner of the world, the media included, but there's just so much news that it's sometimes hard to figure out what the focus should be. But James, Sam, and Jasmine have all found their own niches, and cover AI in a really unique way. This panel discussion debates how the media has covered fears over the AI bubble and the possibility of mass job loss, if people in Silicon Valley are scared about the future of society, if AI can really mimic a writer's voice and personality, and (if they can) how writers can hedge against that future.

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From More or Less at 2026-06-20 06:00:00

Is the US worse than North Korea for malnutrition deaths? (p0nt1dn8.mp3)

This surprising claim was spotted circulating on social media: ‘The United States has surpassed China and North Korea in deaths from malnutrition’. The claim used analysis from the Global Burden of Disease database for their sums. The data does indeed show that the US records more deaths from Malnutrition than China and North Korea. The rate in the US was 2.8 deaths per 100,000 compared to just 1.7 deaths per 100,000 for North Korea. From what we know about the two countries this seems unlikely, so what’s going on here? We talk to Dr Krstina Newport, Chief Medical officer for the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine to find out more.

If you’ve seen a number in the news you think we should take a look at, email moreorless@bbc.co.uk

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Can you tell us a little about yourself (hobbies, education, etc)?

I already have an idea, but where does your nickname "theShinigami" come from?

How did you start using Django?

What other frameworks do you know, and is there anything you would like to have in Django if you had magical powers?

What projects are you working on now?

Which Django libraries are your favorite (core or 3rd party)?

What are the top three things in Django that you like?

I know you have a lot of knowledge in cyber security. How do you find the security in Django? Have you ever thought about being part of the security team, by any chance?

CVE-2026-48588: Potential exposure of private data via cached `Set-Cookie` response

CVE-2026-53877: Heap buffer over-read in `GDALRaster`

CVE-2026-53878: Header injection possibility since `DomainNameValidator` accepted newlines in input

CVE-2026-48588: Potential exposure of private data via cached `Set-Cookie` response

CVE-2026-53877: Heap buffer over-read in `GDALRaster`

CVE-2026-53878: Header injection possibility since `DomainNameValidator` accepted newlines in input