Sunday, 30 April 2023

Bodmin murder investigation after man stabbed in brawl

The victim, aged in his 30s, died at the scene and a man aged 24 is arrested on suspicion of murder.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Path to Pistoia: Urban Hygiene Before the Black Death (2020)

The Path to Pistoia: Urban Hygiene Before the Black Death (2020)
7 by pepys | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Liz Truss contests £12,000 bill over use of Chevening country house

The former prime minister says most of the bill relates to using Chevening for government business.

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New top story on Hacker News: The moon dust problem facing scientists

The moon dust problem facing scientists
7 by pseudolus | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Call for thorough investigation after ferry grounding

The MV Pentalina had 60 people on board when it grounded at St Margaret's Hope on Saturday night.

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New top story on Hacker News: U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence

U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence
4 by hochmartinez | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital.

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Saturday, 29 April 2023

Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital.

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Sudan family reunite: 'No words can describe this moment'

Muammar Ali sees his three-month old baby daughter, Wahaj, for the first time, as his family joins him in the UK from Sudan.

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New top story on Hacker News: Moon mission failure: why is it so hard to pull off a lunar landing?

Moon mission failure: why is it so hard to pull off a lunar landing?
3 by pseudolus | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Richard Sharp: PM should not appoint BBC chair, says David Dimbleby

The veteran broadcaster calls for a "cross party" public commission to ensure the BBC's balance.

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New top story on Hacker News: Dell Latitude 5411: the Linux compatibility sweet spot

Dell Latitude 5411: the Linux compatibility sweet spot
9 by hddherman | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Ukraine war: Crimea oil tank set ablaze by reported drone

Flames engulf the facility in Russian-held Sevastopol, a day after a wave of strikes across Ukraine.

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Friday, 28 April 2023

Sudan: The young Brits worrying about relatives in the country

People at a community centre in Bristol say they're worried about family members who are still there.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Struggle to Make Lab-Grown Meat

The Struggle to Make Lab-Grown Meat
16 by lxm | 6 comments on Hacker News.


Teachers’ strike dates: When and where are schools affected?

Schools face full or partial closures as teachers strike again in England.

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Douglas Ross backtracks on tactical voting call

The Scottish Conservative leader told the BBC he "never said" his supporters should vote Labour.

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Katy Perry v Katie Perry: Singer loses trademark battle

The US singer was sued by an Australian fashion designer over her use of the name on tour clothing.

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Richard Sharp: BBC chairman resigns over report into appointment

The report, by barrister Adam Heppinstall, found he breached the governance code for public appointments.

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Thursday, 27 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: German researchers figure out how lager first developed in Bavaria

German researchers figure out how lager first developed in Bavaria
7 by toss1 | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: How Facebook and Instagram became marketplaces for child sex trafficking

How Facebook and Instagram became marketplaces for child sex trafficking
5 by sandebert | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The Disappointment of 5G

The Disappointment of 5G
23 by dsnr | 12 comments on Hacker News.


Royle Family actor Peter Martin dies aged 82

Tributes are paid to Mr Martin, from Gainsborough, who also appeared in Emmerdale and Brassed Off.

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James Corden's Late Late Show writer teases One Direction surprise

The final Late Late Show won't feature a One Direction reunion - but fans can expect an "Easter egg".

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New top story on Hacker News: GNU Pascal Compiler

GNU Pascal Compiler
24 by mariuz | 9 comments on Hacker News.


Football great Pelé enters dictionary as synonym for 'unique'

The football legend's name is added to a Brazilian dictionary as an adjective meaning "exceptional".

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Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Madrid Open: Emma Raducanu withdraws with hand injury before first-round match

British number one Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Madrid Open with a hand injury hours before her first-round match.

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New top story on Hacker News: Tech jobs remain a good bet despite mass layoffs in Silicon Valley

Tech jobs remain a good bet despite mass layoffs in Silicon Valley
18 by pseudolus | 8 comments on Hacker News.


Doncaster Rovers Belles: The shocking demotion of a Women's Super League founder

When the FA announced it was demoting Doncaster Rovers Belles from the WSL, the decision sparked huge anger throughout women's football.

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New top story on Hacker News: Neutralinojs – Build lightweight cross-platform desktop apps with JavaScript

Neutralinojs – Build lightweight cross-platform desktop apps with JavaScript
20 by thekode | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New CBI boss starts job as crisis continues

Rain Newton-Smith takes over as director general as the group reels from sexual misconduct claims.

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Forgotten diaries show how illiterate baker became pioneering herbalist

The family of Duncan Napier, who founded Scotland's first herbal apothecary in 1860, find his diaries.

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Monday, 24 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Peruvian archaeologists unearth 500-year-old Inca ceremonial bath

Peruvian archaeologists unearth 500-year-old Inca ceremonial bath
9 by diodorus | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Wagner in Sudan: What have Russian mercenaries been up to?

The Wagner group denies involvement in the current conflict, but there's evidence it has previously been active in Sudan.

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New top story on Hacker News: What’s the Point of Tech Conferences?

What’s the Point of Tech Conferences?
31 by BerislavLopac | 12 comments on Hacker News.


Teenagers at risk of rare diseases after drop in vaccine take-up

The number of youngsters having jabs since the pandemic has fallen, UK health officials say.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Origin of “Baum’s Loop”

The Origin of “Baum’s Loop”
5 by luu | 0 comments on Hacker News.


In pictures: Northern lights display sends the skies purple

Photographers and sky watchers are treated to a purple display in the night sky.

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Sunday, 23 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Re-live buying a computer in 1995 [video]

Re-live buying a computer in 1995 [video]
16 by indigodaddy | 6 comments on Hacker News.


Jack Teixeira: The video game players sharing secrets online

Online gamers are posting classified documents online to settle arguments over military hardware.

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Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription.

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New top story on Hacker News: Isotope map of Angola helps trace life histories across African Diaspora

Isotope map of Angola helps trace life histories across African Diaspora
4 by Thevet | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Ofsted boss defends inspection after teacher death

Amanda Spielman says she has no reason to doubt school inspection, after its headteacher took her life.

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Saturday, 22 April 2023

Barry Humphries: The satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by Dame Edna Everage

The talented actor, satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by his gaudy alter-ego.

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New top story on Hacker News: Medical Wordlist (EN/FR/UK) : 164450 words in english

Medical Wordlist (EN/FR/UK) : 164450 words in english
4 by ouzb64ty | 0 comments on Hacker News.


SNP appoint MP Stuart McDonald as new treasurer after Beattie resignation

MP Stuart McDonald replaces Colin Beattie, who quit after being arrested amid a probe into party finances.

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New top story on Hacker News: In Defense of No-Code’s Potential

In Defense of No-Code’s Potential
10 by pgayed | 7 comments on Hacker News.


Coachella 2023: Inside the festival's brand houses

The main event at the music festival sometimes called the "influencer Olympics" is a big money game.

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Friday, 21 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Career advice no one gave me: Give a lot of notice when you quit

Career advice no one gave me: Give a lot of notice when you quit
26 by user052919 | 17 comments on Hacker News.


Eid al-Fitr: How Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan

After a month of fasting and reflection, Muslims around the world come together to celebrate Eid.

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New top story on Hacker News: Use databases without putting domain logic in them

Use databases without putting domain logic in them
9 by PKop | 3 comments on Hacker News.


Rachel Weisz on graphic birth scenes and playing twins in Dead Ringers

Actress Rachel Weisz's upcoming TV drama Dead Ringers sees her portray identical twin obstetricians.

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Sudan fighting: The unsung heroes keeping Khartoum residents alive

WhatsApp groups and social media are brimming with offers of help for those without food or medicine.

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Thursday, 20 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Google ordered to pay $500K to Montrealer over links calling him pedophile

Google ordered to pay $500K to Montrealer over links calling him pedophile
41 by pseudolus | 6 comments on Hacker News.


Business group CBI reports new 'criminal offence' to police

The lobby group says it has recently received additional information about "a serious criminal offence".

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New top story on Hacker News: Developers should be force-fed state machines (2011)

Developers should be force-fed state machines (2011)
25 by signa11 | 13 comments on Hacker News.


India population: The job crisis driving millions to big cities

Indians are migrating to big cities in search of a better life - but are there enough jobs for them?

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New top story on Hacker News: Rpmalloc – General Purpose Memory Allocator

Rpmalloc – General Purpose Memory Allocator
10 by marcobambini | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Quiz: Can you spot an AI-generated image?



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Wednesday, 19 April 2023

PrettyLittleThing Eid shop: Young Muslims criticise fashion brand

Young Muslims say the brand have missed the mark with their edit of clothes meant to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

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New top story on Hacker News: Why Some Researchers Think I’m Wrong About Social Media and Mental Illness

Why Some Researchers Think I’m Wrong About Social Media and Mental Illness
2 by YuukiRey | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Ellis Genge: England and Bristol prop given three-week ban for dangerous tackle

England prop Ellis Genge is banned for three weeks for a dangerous tackle on Tom Curry during Bristol's defeat by Sale.

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New top story on Hacker News: Offline Is Just Online with Extreme Latency

Offline Is Just Online with Extreme Latency
26 by samwillis | 11 comments on Hacker News.


Women's Super League: How do title rivals fare against each other?

How have the top four performed when they have been pitted against each other this season? BBC Sport takes a closer look.

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Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Archaeologists discover remains of Roman fortlet near Clydebank

Attempts to unearth the structure in West Dunbartonshire failed in the 1970s and 1980s.

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New top story on Hacker News: ECPG – Embedded SQL in C

ECPG – Embedded SQL in C
10 by hamilyon2 | 5 comments on Hacker News.


Frank Ocean at Coachella: The grief of losing a sibling

People who've lost a brother or sister say Frank Ocean speaking about his own loss helps others.

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New top story on Hacker News: OpenWRT 22.03.4

OpenWRT 22.03.4
4 by segasaturn | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Drake and The Weeknd AI song pulled from Spotify and Apple

The song, which cloned the stars' voices, is removed from streaming platforms after a copyright claim.

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Monday, 17 April 2023

Alex Fletcher: Bath City striker on impact of life-threatening skull injury

Alex Fletcher, a non-league striker who fractured his skull colliding with concrete barriers next to the pitch, says "my family were told if I made it I may not be the same person".

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New top story on Hacker News: Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong

Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong
39 by Khaine | 14 comments on Hacker News.


Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Stones, Fernandes, Enciso, Eze, Haaland

Which Premier League players impressed our football pundit Garth Crooks enough to make the Team of the Week?

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New top story on Hacker News: Proxmox Docker Containers Monster – 13000 containers on a single host

Proxmox Docker Containers Monster – 13000 containers on a single host
33 by new_user_final | 11 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: MiniGPT-4

MiniGPT-4
6 by GaggiX | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Sunday, 16 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Sigstore protects Apt archives: apt-verify and apt-sigstore

Sigstore protects Apt archives: apt-verify and apt-sigstore
17 by pabs3 | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Heavyweight Joe Joyce says his 'journey will continue' after losing to Zhilei Zhang in London

British heavyweight Joe Joyce says "the journey will continue" after his defeat by Zhilei Zhang in London on Saturday.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Forme of Cury

The Forme of Cury
13 by drdee | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The Soul of an Old Machine

The Soul of an Old Machine
12 by zdw | 3 comments on Hacker News.


Dubai fire: Sixteen killed in blaze at Al Ras apartment building

A statement from Dubai Civil Defence says safety compliance may have been a factor.

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Saturday, 15 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: How many floating-point numbers are in the interval [0,1]? (2017)

How many floating-point numbers are in the interval [0,1]? (2017)
7 by burntcaramel | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Ramadan: Cathedrals, museums and stadiums host iftar meals

Cathedrals and stadiums host iftar meals for people of all backgrounds as part of the Islamic month.

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New top story on Hacker News: Low Code Software Development Is a Lie

Low Code Software Development Is a Lie
48 by jandeboevrie | 24 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: George Eliot’s Marriage Plot

George Eliot’s Marriage Plot
3 by lermontov | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Woman held over Grand National protest

A 33-year-old woman is arrested in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption activities at Saturday's Grand National at Aintree.

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Sudan: Fighting erupts in Khartoum as army and paramilitary force clash

Battles are reported at several locations in the capital Khartoum and elsewhere in the country.

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Friday, 14 April 2023

Laverbread: Seaweed-loving chef's bid to promote delicacy

Today is National Laverbread Day - according to a chef who wants the whole of Wales to celebrate it.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Side project of more that $2k monthly revenue what's your project?

Ask HN: Side project of more that $2k monthly revenue what's your project?
27 by max_ | 7 comments on Hacker News.
I plan on starting a side project but don't really have a niche yet. I am interested in knowing what business you run is it a mobile app, website, Saas? And how long it took you to reach $2k monthly revenue?

'Age no barrier' as man becomes firefighter at 56

The former RAF engineer says many of the people he trained with were half his age.

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New top story on Hacker News: Crem: Compositional Representable Executable Machines

Crem: Compositional Representable Executable Machines
5 by ingve | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Blackpool police investigate after man seen pulling seagull with lead

The seagull was rescued by a passer-by but had to be put down after the incident in Blackpool.

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Thursday, 13 April 2023

Seconds out, round three - what is happening with the Man Utd sale?

After Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus calls the bidding situation for Manchester United a "farce", BBC Sport's Simon Stone looks at where the sale of the club stands.

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New top story on Hacker News: Who Is Running Stanford?

Who Is Running Stanford?
14 by g42gregory | 4 comments on Hacker News.


North Sea oil spills exceed safe level - activists

Data and satellite images show oil spills over five years that threaten species like orca whales.

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Jamie Oliver: I recorded my books to avoid writing

The chef and author says writing a children's book helped him feel more positive about his dyslexia.

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New top story on Hacker News: YouTube-Dl Hosting Ban Paves the Way to Privatized Censorship

YouTube-Dl Hosting Ban Paves the Way to Privatized Censorship
2 by thunderbong | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Toxic fire from Indiana recycling plant could burn for days

An inferno in Richmond, Indiana, has raised health concerns and sparked evacuation orders.

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Wednesday, 12 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: The reality of being a Principal Engineer

The reality of being a Principal Engineer
11 by bitfield | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: What if someone mixed The Sims with ChatGPT bots?

What if someone mixed The Sims with ChatGPT bots?
14 by exar0815 | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Marcus Rashford: Manchester United forward out for 'a few games' with muscle injury

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford out for "a few games" with a muscle injury but expected to play again this season.

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New top story on Hacker News: Lispy vs. Pseudo-English Syntax (1984)

Lispy vs. Pseudo-English Syntax (1984)
4 by djha-skin | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Myanmar military airstrike: More than 100 people feared dead

Survivors told the BBC they had collected at least 80 bodies but expect the toll to rise further.

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Anthropic’s $5B, 4-year plan to take on OpenAI

Anthropic’s $5B, 4-year plan to take on OpenAI
44 by isaacfrond | 30 comments on Hacker News.


Paul Cattermole death: S Club 7's Jo O'Meara says she is heartbroken

Singer Jo O'Meara pays tribute to late bandmate Paul Cattermole, saying he was "our sweetest soul".

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New top story on Hacker News: Vestas hails breakthrough for recyclable wind turbines

Vestas hails breakthrough for recyclable wind turbines
2 by kasperni | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Kentucky bank shooting: What we know about the victims

An "incredible friend" of the governor, a beloved grandmother and a respected boss are among the dead.

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New top story on Hacker News: Maximizing the Potential of LLMs: A Guide to Prompt Engineering

Maximizing the Potential of LLMs: A Guide to Prompt Engineering
16 by ruxudev | 3 comments on Hacker News.


Monday, 10 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Dashcam Footage Shows Driverless Cars Clogging San Francisco

Dashcam Footage Shows Driverless Cars Clogging San Francisco
19 by gorbachev | 4 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Night of the living brain fog dead or how I hacked myself better via open source

Night of the living brain fog dead or how I hacked myself better via open source
4 by decodebytes | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Assistant ref stood down as 'elbow' on Liverpool star investigated

Constantine Hatzidakis will not be involved in any matches while the FA investigates an incident in which he appeared to elbow Liverpool's Andy Robertson.

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New top story on Hacker News: Column-Oriented Row Reduction

Column-Oriented Row Reduction
3 by g0xA52A2A | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Junior doctors' strike: NHS chief calls for ACAS help with talks

Some 350,000 appointments and operations could potentially be cancelled this week, the NHS Confederation says.

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New top story on Hacker News: How do so many talentless people end up getting funded and running startups?

How do so many talentless people end up getting funded and running startups?
14 by epicureanideal | 24 comments on Hacker News.
I can't figure out why this happens. Thanks very much for all your responses! I truly appreciate it.

Sunday, 9 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Where Do Stolen Bikes Go?

Where Do Stolen Bikes Go?
3 by alibarber | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Microsoft / JARVIS: a system to connect LLMs with ML community

Microsoft / JARVIS: a system to connect LLMs with ML community
16 by thunderbong | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Yemen war: Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire

The talks in Yemen could mean that the eight-year war is coming to an end.

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Olivia Pratt-Korbel: I want violence to stop, murdered girl's mum says

Cheryl Korbel wants "police, communities and charities" to fight violent crime after Olivia's murder.

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New top story on Hacker News: Women now dominate the book business. Why not other creative industries?

Women now dominate the book business. Why not other creative industries?
9 by atlasunshrugged | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Giant gorilla statue sightings were 'not Gary'

A gorilla was spotted on motorways across England after a theft from a Lanarkshire garden centre.

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Saturday, 8 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: How to be consistent

How to be consistent
6 by nedwin | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Mick McCarthy: Blackpool manager leaves Championship strugglers

Manager Mick McCarthy says leaving Blackpool after less than three months is "the best decision for everyone concerned".

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New top story on Hacker News: Profiling Go Programs (CLI Edition)

Profiling Go Programs (CLI Edition)
9 by equanos | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Ampere Altra Dev Kit has launched 32, 64, 80 core arm64 processor

Ampere Altra Dev Kit has launched 32, 64, 80 core arm64 processor
16 by mariuz | 6 comments on Hacker News.


Beckton blaze: Boy, 16, bailed after girl dies in flat fire

The teenager, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, is bailed pending further inquiries.

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Friday, 7 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Reverse Engineering the Facebook Messenger API

Reverse Engineering the Facebook Messenger API
3 by luu | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Beckton blaze: Boy, 16, arrested after girl dies in flat fire

A 16-year-old boy is arrested on suspicion of murder after a 14-year-old girl died in east London.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What's your best resource for keeping up-to-date on AI developments?

Ask HN: What's your best resource for keeping up-to-date on AI developments?
35 by GavCo | 15 comments on Hacker News.
Interested in a HN-like source of information and discussions on AI news. Ideally it would include slightly more in-depth and in the weeds discussions on AI research and developments, while staying away from basic news stories and applications.

New top story on Hacker News: A colorful problem that has long frustrated mathematicians

A colorful problem that has long frustrated mathematicians
3 by pyman_in | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Why I Blog

Why I Blog
4 by dguo | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Thursday, 6 April 2023

NI licensing laws: No more supermarket points for alcohol sales

Alcohol sellers in Northern Ireland can no longer run some loyalty schemes, under new laws.

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New top story on Hacker News: DevOps uses a capability model, not a maturity model

DevOps uses a capability model, not a maturity model
2 by kiyanwang | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Family Matters: Everyday Life in the Neo-Assyrian Empire

Family Matters: Everyday Life in the Neo-Assyrian Empire
15 by Petiver | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Human bones find turns out to be toy pirate skeleton with parrot

Police say a "brave officer" got close enough to find it was a model of Captain Hook and his parrot.

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How many complaints are made against police officers, and how many are sacked?

There were almost 88,000 complaints against offers in England and Wales in the year to March 2022.

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New top story on Hacker News: Epicurus for Our Time

Epicurus for Our Time
6 by diodorus | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Wednesday, 5 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Is RAM wiped before use in another LXC container?

Is RAM wiped before use in another LXC container?
39 by Aachen | 16 comments on Hacker News.


Ramadan and Passover raise tensions at Jerusalem holy site

Overlap of the Muslim holy month and Jewish festival throws focus on flashpoint hilltop compound.

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President Biden confirms visit to Northern Ireland

The US president will arrive in Belfast on 11 April before going to Dublin the next day.

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New top story on Hacker News: Make your CLI demos a breeze with zero stress and zero mistakes

Make your CLI demos a breeze with zero stress and zero mistakes
6 by heinzm | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Rare encephalitis tick disease found in England

The risk to the public is very low, but people are urged to protect themselves from the tiny bugs.

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'I got the chance to thank the man who stopped me taking my life'

Darren Cox, 39, said he had hit rock bottom in 2022 after losing his job and relationship.

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Tuesday, 4 April 2023

Business group cancels events after new sexual misconduct claims

The business lobby group is facing a number of allegations and is conducting an investigation.

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New top story on Hacker News: Proton’s mass radius is apparently shorter than its charge radius

Proton’s mass radius is apparently shorter than its charge radius
24 by raattgift | 4 comments on Hacker News.


Grooming gangs and ethnicity: What does the evidence say?

Home Secretary Suella Braverman made several comments about the ethnicity of some high-profile gangs.

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Thomas Cashman: Call for criminals to be forced to attend sentencing

A murder victim's aunt also wants judges to be able to further punish those who refuse to attend.

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Woman worried about energy bills died of hypothermia

Barbara Bolton, 87, was so concerned about bills she refused family pleas to heat her home.

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Monday, 3 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Privilegium Maius

Privilegium Maius
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New England kit for Women's World Cup has blue shorts because of period concerns

England will wear blue shorts instead of white at this summer's Women's World Cup because of period concerns.

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Malaysia ends mandatory death penalty for serious crimes

More than 1,300 prisoners on death row can now seek to have their sentence reviewed.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Near-Lossless Image Formats Using Ultra-Fast LZ Codecs

The Near-Lossless Image Formats Using Ultra-Fast LZ Codecs
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New top story on Hacker News: What it Sounds Like When Doves Cry: transcribing bird sound as human speech

What it Sounds Like When Doves Cry: transcribing bird sound as human speech
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KSI apologises for racist slur in Sidemen YouTube video

The YouTuber says "there’s no excuse" for the language and is taking a social media break.

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Sunday, 2 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Cyberabad cops nab man who stole personal info of 66.9 cr people in 24 states

Cyberabad cops nab man who stole personal info of 66.9 cr people in 24 states
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Finland election: Three-way race as Sanna Marin fights for survival

A tight race sees right-wing populists and conservatives vying for power with the PM's centre left.

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New top story on Hacker News: The outside investigation of SoftRAM 95 (2021)

The outside investigation of SoftRAM 95 (2021)
10 by userbinator | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Magnon-based computation could signal computing paradigm shift

Magnon-based computation could signal computing paradigm shift
8 by isaacfrond | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Nicola Sturgeon laughs off having 'secret private life'

The former First Minister tells the BBC about social media gossip and her desire for privacy.

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Saturday, 1 April 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Use cookies from Chrome (CDP) in cURL without copy pasting

Show HN: Use cookies from Chrome (CDP) in cURL without copy pasting
9 by fipso | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: PC keyboard hides an interesting secret

PC keyboard hides an interesting secret
10 by jandeboevrie | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Erlang/OTP: Garbage Collector

Erlang/OTP: Garbage Collector
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New top story on Hacker News: Wine 8.5

Wine 8.5
33 by neustradamus | 6 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Pizza rolls and the meaning of midcentury food

Pizza rolls and the meaning of midcentury food
3 by danso | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Cambridgeshire shootings: Man in court over murders

The bodies of Gary and Josh Dunmore were found in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday.

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New top story on Hacker News: Former Hiroshima Branch of the Bank of Japan

Former Hiroshima Branch of the Bank of Japan
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Watch: Four times US tornadoes were caught on camera

Amateurs as well as TV crews filmed the tornadoes sweeping across several states.

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