Thursday, 30 June 2022

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Do you trust solo entrepreneurs?

Ask HN: Do you trust solo entrepreneurs?
28 by chiscript | 27 comments on Hacker News.
Hello HN! [I'm a solo developer so this question is a bit personal to me] Would knowing if the creator of a product is like me or fully fledged organisation affect your likelihood of using any software they create?

LGBT in Ghana: 'We exist and we are here'

Angel Maxine, Ghana's first openly transgender musician, talks about the journey to becoming herself.

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New top story on Hacker News: Unity is laying off hundreds of employees

Unity is laying off hundreds of employees
9 by pjmlp | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry jailed for embezzling £25,000

Natalie McGarry sentenced to two years in prison for taking cash from two pro-independence groups.

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Western nations must do more to boost Taiwan defence, says Truss

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says Western countries need to "learn the lessons" of the war in Ukraine.

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Queues and 'chaos' after Heathrow cancellations

Travellers complain of disruption after the airport asked airlines to cancel 30 flights on Thursday.

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Ghost broking: Young and vulnerable people targeted by insurance scam

There's a warning to "safeguard personal finances against fraud" amidst the cost of living crisis.

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Wednesday, 29 June 2022

New top story on Hacker News: How Microsoft beat Apple to buy PowerPoint for $14M (1987)

How Microsoft beat Apple to buy PowerPoint for $14M (1987)
14 by jasim | 7 comments on Hacker News.


Raphinha: Chelsea join race to sign Leeds and Brazil winger

Chelsea have joined the race with Arsenal and Barcelona to sign Leeds winger Raphinha.

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New top story on Hacker News: Why programmers are not paid in proportion to their productivity

Why programmers are not paid in proportion to their productivity
10 by LionTamer | 3 comments on Hacker News.


Election win could trigger Scottish independence, says Sturgeon

Scotland's first minister wants a referendum in October next year, but says an election could be used to decide independence.

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New top story on Hacker News: Forebruary is a wall calendar that you do not need to replace every year. (2013)

Forebruary is a wall calendar that you do not need to replace every year. (2013)
54 by Tomte | 14 comments on Hacker News.


Tuesday, 28 June 2022

New top story on Hacker News: “Blade Runner” has its own look, and a place in film history (1982)

“Blade Runner” has its own look, and a place in film history (1982)
11 by mgl | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Frenkie de Jong: Manchester United nearing agreement on £56m deal for Barcelona midfielder

Manchester United reach broad agreement of £56m with Barcelona for the Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

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New top story on Hacker News: The difficulty of switching authentication providers

The difficulty of switching authentication providers
5 by dhruv_tek | 1 comments on Hacker News.


In-form Berrettini out of Wimbledon with Covid-19

Matteo Berrettini, last year's runner-up in the men's singles and one of the favourites this year, withdraws from Wimbledon after testing positive for Covid-19.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Devs who passed whiteboarding at FAANG: how do you feel about it?

Ask HN: Devs who passed whiteboarding at FAANG: how do you feel about it?
14 by user0x1d | 9 comments on Hacker News.
Most of the blogs I read about whiteboarding and leetcode style questions come together with hate. “It doesn’t test real world scenarios” or “not proof of how well I’m gonna do at the job”. Do you agree with those? Or is it just the case that the tests are designed to see if the person applying is actually really smart and interviewers want to work with really smart people, and those complaining about these types of questions are just not good enough? Honest question and I’m not taking any side although I admit it I tried to phrase it more towards getting favourable FAANG responses

Nobel laureate: Captain Kirk calls me for science lessons

Sir David MacMillan's Nobel prize, and giving away his prize money, made him a celebrity scientist.

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Monday, 27 June 2022

England v South Africa: Wong gets her first Test wicket with 'absolute beauty'

England's Issy Wong bowls South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt for her first Test wicket on day one of the only Test in Taunton.

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New top story on Hacker News: Amazon Is Intimidating and Harassing Organizing Workers in Montreal

Amazon Is Intimidating and Harassing Organizing Workers in Montreal
8 by hubraumhugo | 0 comments on Hacker News.


England v South Africa: Kate Cross makes early breakthrough

Kate Cross bowls South Africa's Andrie Steyn for eight for England's first wicket of the summer on day one of the only Test in Taunton.

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New top story on Hacker News: Condemning the Deployment of GPT-4chan

Condemning the Deployment of GPT-4chan
10 by py4 | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Kenyan policeman's suicide: A widow's grief

The force takes on mental health to help officers affected by stress - but for some it comes too late.

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Sunday, 26 June 2022

Andy Murray 'grateful' to be reunited with Ivan Lendl for Wimbledon

Andy Murray says he was turned down by a "lot of coaches" before reuniting for a third spell with Ivan Lendl in March.

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New top story on Hacker News: The “Just Worrying” Labelling Technique [pdf]

The “Just Worrying” Labelling Technique [pdf]
25 by jossclimb | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Managerial Aesthetics, or Documenta Fifteen

Managerial Aesthetics, or Documenta Fifteen
4 by bshepard | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Homophobia large portion of online abuse aimed at footballers and basketballers - study

Homophobia is responsible for a large portion of abuse aimed at footballers and basketballers in the men's and women's game, according to a new report.

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New top story on Hacker News: ‘The Socratic Method’ Review: Let Us Reason Together

‘The Socratic Method’ Review: Let Us Reason Together
4 by prostoalex | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Ukraine war: UK joins ban on imports of Russian gold

The move by the UK, US, Canada and Japan will "strike at the heart of Putin's war machine", the UK PM says.

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Saturday, 25 June 2022

'Irreplaceable' vinyls sold at Rowsley car boot by mistake

A relative was storing the records while Rohan Mellor moved house, but they got mixed up.

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New top story on Hacker News: Gopher: Underground Technology (2004)

Gopher: Underground Technology (2004)
4 by ecliptik | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Beautiful Gwynedd beaches fail to entice one job applicant

Why can't Gwynedd council get anyone to apply for role which includes patrolling "beautiful" beaches?

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New top story on Hacker News: New Proof Shows When Structure Must Emerge in Graphs

New Proof Shows When Structure Must Emerge in Graphs
14 by OrderOfChaos | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Duchess of Cambridge releases photos of visit to army training

Marking Armed Forces Day, she pays tribute to the "brave men and women" serving around the world.

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The moment a woman was saved from rushing flood waters in China

It took rescue crews multiple attempts to reach the woman who was clinging to her car.

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Friday, 24 June 2022

Where do by-election defeats leave Boris Johnson's future?

Boris Johnson once again faces questions about his leadership following two defeats and a resignation.

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New top story on Hacker News: OCaml Programming: Correct and Efficient and Beautiful

OCaml Programming: Correct and Efficient and Beautiful
39 by philonoist | 10 comments on Hacker News.


UK red kite success story sees chicks sent to Spain

The once near-extinct birds of prey are being flown abroad to help rescue dwindling Spanish populations.

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New top story on Hacker News: Goodbye, shitty Car extends Vehicle object-orientation tutorial (2011)

Goodbye, shitty Car extends Vehicle object-orientation tutorial (2011)
13 by Tomte | 4 comments on Hacker News.


Nettle eaters set for prickly Dorset contest as events returns

The person who strips the most stalks in an hour will be crowned the winner.

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Thursday, 23 June 2022

Vincent Chin: The murder that sparked a civil rights movement

'Vincent Chin would be alive today if he were not Asian'.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Neil story (with additional footnote)

The Neil story (with additional footnote)
12 by ColinWright | 2 comments on Hacker News.


England v New Zealand: Stuart Broad removes Tom Latham for a duck

Joe Root catches Tom Latham off Stuart Broad for a duck to give England an early breakthrough on the first day of the third Test against New Zealand.

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New top story on Hacker News: Cariad Joins the Eclipse Foundation

Cariad Joins the Eclipse Foundation
4 by lhoff | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Eating disorder survivor finds menu calories triggering

The Welsh government is deciding whether to introduce a similar rule to the one in England.

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Wednesday, 22 June 2022

New top story on Hacker News: Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Economics

Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Economics
5 by rntn | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Bulldozer crushes 100 seized vehicles in New York

It is illegal to ride dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles on the US city's streets.

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New top story on Hacker News: iPhone 3G frame by Grid review

iPhone 3G frame by Grid review
2 by giuliomagnifico | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: One-night stands will be illegal at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

One-night stands will be illegal at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
69 by KoftaBob | 93 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: What will a Chromium-only Web look like?

What will a Chromium-only Web look like?
40 by dochtman | 8 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Fear and Loathing in FreeBSD

Fear and Loathing in FreeBSD
5 by vermaden | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Rich Text Editor for React

Rich Text Editor for React
9 by ozanyurtsever | 2 comments on Hacker News.


First openly gay judge to lead LGBT veterans probe

Campaigners hope the outcome of review into the pre-2000 ban will entitle them to compensation.

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Tuesday, 21 June 2022

Chelsea Bridge: Man who died after Taser was holding firelighter

Officers tried to detain Oladeji Adeyemi Omishore after reports he was armed with a screwdriver.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Move Programming Language

The Move Programming Language
3 by noch | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Beyoncé, Drake and the revival of 90s house music

Both stars have turned to the deep grooves of house music for their new music. Here's why.

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New top story on Hacker News: The biocultural origins and dispersal of domestic chickens

The biocultural origins and dispersal of domestic chickens
3 by diodorus | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Paddy Power beheading: Coroner highlights authority 'failures'

A coroner rules Khalid Yousef would not have died had his killer been given a mental health referral.

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Monday, 20 June 2022

Nayef Aguerd: West Ham complete £30m deal to sign Rennes defender

West Ham have completed the signing of Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd from Ligue 1 side Rennes for £30m.

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New top story on Hacker News: “The Transactor” magazine, Commodore, 1978-1989

“The Transactor” magazine, Commodore, 1978-1989
4 by emptybits | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Global inflation: Five ways US rate rise will affect you

The impact of higher interest rates in the US will cascade through the global economy.

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New top story on Hacker News: Getting to Gnome Mode

Getting to Gnome Mode
11 by jger15 | 2 comments on Hacker News.


How bulldozers became a vehicle of injustice in India

Critics say India's ruling government is using bulldozers to intimidate the minority Muslim community.

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Sunday, 19 June 2022

US Open leader Matt Fitzpatrick says US Amateur win at Brookline in 2013 is helping this week

Matt Fitzpatrick says winning the US Amateur at Brookline in 2013 will give him "an edge" as he chases his first major at the Boston course on Sunday.

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New top story on Hacker News: Intel’s Netburst: Failure Is a Foundation for Success

Intel’s Netburst: Failure Is a Foundation for Success
9 by zdw | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Calvin Ramsay: Liverpool sign Aberdeen right-back for £4.2m

Liverpool have completed the signing of 18-year-old Scottish right-back Calvin Ramsay from Aberdeen on a five-year deal for an initial £4.2m.

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New top story on Hacker News: How we wound up with Linux's kernel mode setting ('KMS')

How we wound up with Linux's kernel mode setting ('KMS')
19 by fcambus | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Canadian Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso hopes to lead race with 'maximum attack' start

Fernando Alonso says his aim is to lead the Canadian Grand Prix after taking his first front-row start for 10 years.

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Saturday, 18 June 2022

US Open: Rory McIlroy 'excited to be in the mix' entering final two rounds

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy believes he is in a good position to challenge over the final two rounds of the US Open.

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New top story on Hacker News: Thrussh – Portable SSH client and server library

Thrussh – Portable SSH client and server library
9 by diggan | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Revealed - your starting XI if England's World Cup opener against Iran was tomorrow

After a disappointing international window for England, have you changed your mind on who to pick for the World Cup opener?

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New top story on Hacker News: Raw Text Club

Raw Text Club
3 by tsujp | 0 comments on Hacker News.


War in Ukraine: Woman gives birth in UK after fleeing country

Staff arranged a call so Lesia Husar could introduce her husband, who is still in Ukraine, to their son.

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Friday, 17 June 2022

Three things we're cutting back on as prices rise

People in Birmingham and Kent tell the BBC how they are cutting back to cope with the cost of living crisis.

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New top story on Hacker News: A sketch of the biggest idea in software architecture

A sketch of the biggest idea in software architecture
7 by harperlee | 0 comments on Hacker News.


NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors beat Boston Celtics to claim fourth title in eight years

The Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics to win game six of the NBA Finals and claim their fourth NBA title in eight years.

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New top story on Hacker News: Remembrance of Moofs Past

Remembrance of Moofs Past
5 by zdw | 0 comments on Hacker News.


US Open: Rory McIlroy struggles with emotions despite strong start at Brookline

Rory McIlroy admits he found it hard to keep his emotions in check despite making a strong start to the US Open.

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Thursday, 16 June 2022

Interest rates: What are they and how high could they go?

Interest rates are one of the main tools used to keep the UK economy growing steadily.

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New top story on Hacker News: Shepard Tone

Shepard Tone
3 by kristianp | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Beyoncé announces her first album in six years, Renaissance

The star's seventh album will be called Renaissance, and fans only have to wait one month to hear it.

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'Dom was one of the best - quiet but curious'

Author Andrew Downie pays tribute to Dom Phillips, who is feared dead after going missing in Brazil.

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New top story on Hacker News: Tauri 1.0 – Electron Alternative Powered by Rust

Tauri 1.0 – Electron Alternative Powered by Rust
22 by Uninen | 7 comments on Hacker News.


Kevin Spacey granted bail over sexual assault charges

A London magistrate tells the Oscar-winning actor he will appear at a Crown Court next month.

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Wednesday, 15 June 2022

Heineken says Father's Day beer contest is a scam

A message circulating on WhatsApp offering the chance to win beer is a phishing scam, Heineken says.

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New top story on Hacker News: Molecular Notes: Practice

Molecular Notes: Practice
4 by BOOSTERHIDROGEN | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Oxford Street: Counterfeit chocolate 'worth £100,000' seized

The counterfeit Wonka Bars were being sold at US-themed candy shops on the famous shopping street.

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New top story on Hacker News: Oblivious HTTP

Oblivious HTTP
17 by weeha | 4 comments on Hacker News.


EU takes new legal action against UK over post-Brexit deal changes

Brussels says altering the Northern Ireland Protocol breaks international law, but the UK disputes this.

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Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Yellowstone National Park: Building swept away amid record flooding and park closure

Officials made the rare decision to close the park to visitors while they assess damage to roads.

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New top story on Hacker News: We Will Never Have Enough Software Developers (2020)

We Will Never Have Enough Software Developers (2020)
6 by mooreds | 0 comments on Hacker News.


England v New Zealand: Stuart Broad removes Matt Henry

Stuart Broad removes Matt Henry with a bouncer to give England their breakthrough on the fifth day of the second Test at Trent Bridge.

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New top story on Hacker News: Audiobookshelf: Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server

Audiobookshelf: Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server
20 by spamalot159 | 3 comments on Hacker News.


Ending of electric car grants sparks backlash

Motoring and car industry groups criticise the government's decision to end the plug-in subsidy scheme.

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Monday, 13 June 2022

Indian officials demolish houses of Muslims after protests

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have demolished the houses of several Muslims they allege are linked to recent protests that turned violent.

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New top story on Hacker News: Why championship chess sets are so expensive

Why championship chess sets are so expensive
4 by yarapavan | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Ghostbusters fan wish comes true on Leeds library ghoul hunt

George, eight, spent the day chasing ghosts around Leeds Central Library.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Six Forces That Fuel Friendship

The Six Forces That Fuel Friendship
7 by throw0101c | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Erling Haaland: Manchester City complete signing of Norwegian striker from Borussia Dortmund

Erling Haaland completes his £51.2m transfer to Premier League champions Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund.

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Sunday, 12 June 2022

Grenfell's legacy: Should I 'stay put' if there's a fire in my tower block?

After it failed at Grenfell, why are people still being told to "stay put" in tower block fires?

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England v New Zealand: Alex Lees reaches first Test half-century

England batter Alex Lees achieves his first Test half-century against New Zealand on day three of the second Test at Trent Bridge.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Discarnates: Thomas Carlyle in the Spirit-World (1920)

The Discarnates: Thomas Carlyle in the Spirit-World (1920)
4 by benbreen | 0 comments on Hacker News.


The Lady of Heaven film: Morocco bans ‘blasphemous’ British film

The Lady of Heaven film, about the daughter of prophet Muhammad, has sparked outrage.

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New top story on Hacker News: Archaeology sensation: An ancient city reemerges in Iraq reservoir

Archaeology sensation: An ancient city reemerges in Iraq reservoir
12 by diodorus | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Hajj-Muslim pilgrims face losing out from online booking to Mecca

The Saudi government wants Muslims to book online for Mecca but many have already paid tour agents.

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Saturday, 11 June 2022

Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua: 'Paperwork done' for heavyweight rematch in August

Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn says a formal announcement about the rematch with Oleksandr Usyk will be made next week.

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New top story on Hacker News: An Evidence-Based Guide to Reversing Caffeine Tolerance

An Evidence-Based Guide to Reversing Caffeine Tolerance
35 by nkurz | 6 comments on Hacker News.


Florence 'DJ Cuppy' Otedola opens up about student life at Oxford University

We chat to Florence 'DJ Cuppy' Otedola, daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, about life at Oxford University.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Book of Record of the Time Capsule of Cupaloy (1939)

The Book of Record of the Time Capsule of Cupaloy (1939)
4 by samclemens | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Fuel price rises hit ice cream van trade

Rising fuel prices will cost ice cream van owners their livelihoods, according to a trade body.

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Friday, 10 June 2022

New top story on Hacker News: Sámi Languages and Dialects (2015)

Sámi Languages and Dialects (2015)
12 by DoreenMichele | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Thousands ride into town for Appleby Horse Fair

More than 30,000 people are expected to gather for the traditional Gypsy and traveller festival.

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New top story on Hacker News: Letter in Support of Responsible Crypto Policy

Letter in Support of Responsible Crypto Policy
7 by noch | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Claws Mail

Claws Mail
15 by andrewshadura | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Procedural Tree Generator

Procedural Tree Generator
19 by ingve | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Schoolgirls who became Scotland's first female firefighters

Three women recall their experiences attending call-outs in the 1970s,, when only men could join the fire service.

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Thursday, 9 June 2022

Uvalde attack: US House passes gun bill doomed to fail in senate

The measures include banning sales of semi-automatic weapons to under-21s, but they look set to be rejected.

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Champions League final: Paris police chief sorry for tear gassing Liverpool fans

The head of security at the Champions League final admits failings but says his aim was to save lives.

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Berlin crash: Attack on capital's streets was ‘cruel rampage’ – Scholz

Berlin's mayor says the suspect, who is in police custody, is "severely mentally impaired".

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Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline stands by South African language quiz

Many South Africans are outraged about the test in Afrikaans, because of its links to apartheid.

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Dom Phillips: Brazil steps up search for missing journalist

Journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira disappeared on Sunday in the Amazon.

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New top story on Hacker News: Surprising Things You Didn't Know About HTTP

Surprising Things You Didn't Know About HTTP
6 by vinnyglennon | 4 comments on Hacker News.


NBA Finals: Boston Celtics take 2-1 lead over Golden State Warriors

The Boston Celtics beat the Golden State Warriors 116-100 in game three of the NBA Finals to take a 2-1 lead.

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Wednesday, 8 June 2022

How baking helped four-year-old Chef Imogen speak

Imogen has a condition which means she used to struggle to communicate.

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The last D-day ration pack in the world

X-rays on the waxed box show the contents still inside - including biscuits, boiled sweets and tea.

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New top story on Hacker News: Bird Is Laying Off 23% of Its Staff

Bird Is Laying Off 23% of Its Staff
3 by marban | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: What FreeBSD can offer compared to other operating systems (2020)

What FreeBSD can offer compared to other operating systems (2020)
3 by open-source-ux | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: CircuitPython – The easiest way to program microcontrollers

CircuitPython – The easiest way to program microcontrollers
11 by schappim | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Optimizing for Feelings

Optimizing for Feelings
13 by jbegley | 6 comments on Hacker News.


My son is profoundly deaf - but still passed a hearing test

Carrie-Ann Farquhar was told her young son had normal hearing, but years later he was diagnosed as being profoundly deaf.

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Tuesday, 7 June 2022

Why India is buying more Russian oil

Imports of cheaper Russian oil by India are continuing to rise, according to the latest data.

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New top story on Hacker News: Concerned.tech – 1400 signatories inc DSHR, James Gosling, 25 Compsci professors

Concerned.tech – 1400 signatories inc DSHR, James Gosling, 25 Compsci professors
28 by ghuntley | 3 comments on Hacker News.


Dustin Johnson resigns from PGA Tour to play LIV Golf

Two-time major champion Dustin Johnson resigns his membership of the PGA Tour to play in the Saudi Arabian-funded LIV Golf Invitational Series.

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New top story on Hacker News: My favorite Erlang Program (2013)

My favorite Erlang Program (2013)
8 by notamy | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Boris Johnson: Time to draw a line and take country forward

In unusual move, Boris Johnson's opening remarks to his cabinet were filmed.

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Monday, 6 June 2022

New top story on Hacker News: Symphonic Metal Bands: Nerdiness vs. Kickassery – A Statistical Analysis

Symphonic Metal Bands: Nerdiness vs. Kickassery – A Statistical Analysis
35 by wolframhempel | 8 comments on Hacker News.


Ryanair Afrikaans test: South African fury over language quiz

South Africans flying on Ryanair must take a test in the Afrikaans language to prove their nationality.

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The BBC's Chris Mason on what led to PM confidence vote

The BBC's political editor says there is anger amongst many Conservative MPs about Partygate.

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New top story on Hacker News: Dubious Ways to Compute the Zeros of a Polynomial

Dubious Ways to Compute the Zeros of a Polynomial
4 by vector_spaces | 0 comments on Hacker News.


British geologist jailed in Iraq after taking artefacts

Jim Fitton, 66, who is charged with artefact smuggling, is sentenced to 15 years.

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Michaela McAreavey: Man attends police station over mocking video

Police confirmed a man was interviewed voluntarily in relation to the social media video.

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Ukraine war: Another Russian general killed by Ukrainian forces - reports

Russian state media said Major General Roman Kutuzov was the latest commander killed in fighting.

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England: Eddie Jones names five newcomers in training squad before Australia tour

England head coach Eddie Jones names five newcomers in a 35-player squad that will train together before July's Australia tour.

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Sunday, 5 June 2022

New top story on Hacker News: Spotify Podcasters Are Making $18,000 a Month with Nothing but White Noise

Spotify Podcasters Are Making $18,000 a Month with Nothing but White Noise
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Why don't podcasts/audiobooks have closed captions for misheard words?

Ask HN: Why don't podcasts/audiobooks have closed captions for misheard words?
6 by amichail | 8 comments on Hacker News.
This would be like automatically generated captions in YouTube but for audio only content.

New top story on Hacker News: Gitea – a painless self-hosted Git service

Gitea – a painless self-hosted Git service
26 by thunderbong | 5 comments on Hacker News.


Tube strike: TfL advises people to avoid unnecessary Tube journeys

Transport for London says it expects "severe disruption" due to planned strike action on Monday.

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New top story on Hacker News: How Electric Fish Were Able to Evolve Electric Organs

How Electric Fish Were Able to Evolve Electric Organs
14 by NickRandom | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Ukraine war: Eurovision winner happy to sell trophy for war effort

Oleh Psiuk, leader of the winning Eurovision band, explains why he parted with the top prize.

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New top story on Hacker News: RNA spontaneously forms on basalt lava glass (abundant on Earth 4.35B years ago)

RNA spontaneously forms on basalt lava glass (abundant on Earth 4.35B years ago)
22 by sanketpatrikar | 3 comments on Hacker News.


Saturday, 4 June 2022

Tiananmen: Hong Kong students hide tiny "democracy goddesses" on campus

The anonymous acts in Hong Kong defy a crackdown on public commemoration of the killings.

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New top story on Hacker News: Softmax Activation Function, Explained

Softmax Activation Function, Explained
13 by math_is_cool | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Robbie Williams: Fame 'intoxicating but isolating'

The Angels singer reflects on his 30-year career ahead of a homecoming gig in Stoke-on-Trent.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Pivot to Web3 Is Going to Get People Hurt

The Pivot to Web3 Is Going to Get People Hurt
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Rapper Hypo stabbed to death at Jubilee party in east London

Police believe the 39-year-old, real name Lamar Jackson, was the victim of the fatal London attack.

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Friday, 3 June 2022

French Open: Coco Gauff into doubles final as well as singles

American teenager Coco Gauff can win two French Open trophies this weekend after reaching the doubles final as well as the singles.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do you record your personal finances?

Ask HN: How do you record your personal finances?
17 by mdrzn | 19 comments on Hacker News.
This is a recurring question that pop up every couple of years, but it's always interesting to see what people use nowadays. How do you track your personal finances? Excel sheet? Python script? Self-hosted dashboard? Do you use open source software, did you code your own, or do you subscribe to a service? I'm more interested in the basic spending tracking functions (auto importing from bank, auto tagging categories, etc) than having it track my investment portfolio.

World Cup 2022: How qualification could transform Welsh football on and off the field

Wales qualifying for their first World Cup since 1958 could transform Welsh football on and off the field - financially, politically and culturally.

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New top story on Hacker News: C library for multiple-precision floating-point arithmetic with correct rounding

C library for multiple-precision floating-point arithmetic with correct rounding
12 by Zaqball | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Iga Swiatek column: French Open finalist on playing Coco Gauff & listening to AC/DC & Gorillaz

In her latest BBC Sport column, world number one Iga Swiatek talks about her French Open final opponent Coco Gauff, developing a rivalry and her pre-match music playlist.

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Thursday, 2 June 2022

New top story on Hacker News: Rejecting data demands, ExpressVPN removes VPN servers in India

Rejecting data demands, ExpressVPN removes VPN servers in India
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In pictures: The Royal Family at Trooping the Colour

Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte appeared during the Trooping the Colour for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.

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Turkey wants to be called TĂĽrkiye in rebranding move

The country wants to be called TĂĽrkiye as part of a campaign launched by its president.

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Platinum Jubilee: Queen seen on Buckingham Palace balcony

The Queen watched the Trooping the Colour parade from the royal balcony.

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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Common Lisp running natively over WebAssembly for the first time ever

Show HN: Common Lisp running natively over WebAssembly for the first time ever
28 by metagame | 4 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: 1k True Fans? Try 100

1k True Fans? Try 100
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Passengers advised to fly with just one bag

Travellers should not check-in luggage to avoid delays at airports, say industry figures.

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Wednesday, 1 June 2022

Germans get €9-a-month travel in response to energy price rises

For the next three months, public transport costs are being cut to tackle the soaring cost of living.

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New top story on Hacker News: World’s largest organism found in Australia

World’s largest organism found in Australia
13 by dotsam | 4 comments on Hacker News.


Canada trials decriminalising cocaine, MDMA and other drugs

In the first trial of its kind in Canada, adults can possess small amounts of some illegal drugs.

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New top story on Hacker News: Tech experts urge Washington to resist crypto industry’s influence

Tech experts urge Washington to resist crypto industry’s influence
38 by marban | 9 comments on Hacker News.


French Open: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic say quarter-final was 'too late'

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic say their French Open quarter-final started too late after a four-hour match ended at 1:16am local time in Paris.

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