Thursday, 28 September 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Naturalists Unknown: Lives marked by discovery and erasure

Naturalists Unknown: Lives marked by discovery and erasure
6 by Petiver | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Blue star Lee Ryan given suspended jail term for BA cabin crew abuse

The Blue boyband member racially abused a cabin crew member while drunk on a BA flight to London.

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New top story on Hacker News: That's a Lot of YAML

That's a Lot of YAML
52 by edward | 36 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Tao Te Ching

Tao Te Ching
2 by yu3zhou4 | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Terminal Race Condition: The only thing that scares me anymore

Terminal Race Condition: The only thing that scares me anymore
6 by SkyMarshal | 11 comments on Hacker News.


Average five-year mortgage drops below 6%

The typical rate for a five-year mortgage has fallen to 5.99% after interest rates were held.

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Tuesday, 26 September 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Airbnb Is Different Now

Airbnb Is Different Now
13 by tomcam | 10 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Inside the Matrix: Visualizing Matrix Multiplication, Attention and Beyond

Inside the Matrix: Visualizing Matrix Multiplication, Attention and Beyond
23 by saeedesmaili | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Ukraine: The soldiers who can’t leave the front line until the war is over

For Ukrainian troops, life on the front line is far from easy, as the BBC's Mark Urban witnessed up close.

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New top story on Hacker News: NSA, FBI, and CISA Release Cybersecurity Information Sheet on Deepfake Threats

NSA, FBI, and CISA Release Cybersecurity Information Sheet on Deepfake Threats
3 by snagg | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann denies using vibrating sex toy to cheat

Hans Niemann was accused of cheating after he beat Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen last September.

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Monday, 25 September 2023

Dozens of vintage cars on show at Weston-super-Mare vintage car rally

Classic car enthusiasts flock to airfield for annual wheels event.

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New top story on Hacker News: How to Hide a $2T Trial

How to Hide a $2T Trial
56 by passwordoops | 3 comments on Hacker News.


Lib Dems drop pledge to raise income tax by 1p

Sir Ed Davey sets out plans to woo voters in Conservative held seats ahead of a general election.

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Lego axes plan to make bricks from recycled bottles

The toy giant finds that the new crude oil-free material did not cut carbon emissions.

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Saturday, 23 September 2023

Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit

The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille.

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New top story on Hacker News: Nedelin Catastrophe: The Worst Space-Related Disaster

Nedelin Catastrophe: The Worst Space-Related Disaster
11 by Hooke | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Chris Mason: The week UK politics changed gear ahead of general election

Our political editor recaps on a hectic few days and asks what it means for the looming election.

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Calendar Girl, 74, aims to be a jiu-jitsu teacher to help women

Tricia Stewart is one of the original members of the Rylstone WI that inspired the 2003 film.

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Families 'broken-hearted' after objects removed from children's graves

Flowers and ornaments are among items to be removed from graves in Keady, a councillor says.

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Friday, 22 September 2023

Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule

The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.

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New top story on Hacker News: Tree-Structured Shading Decomposition

Tree-Structured Shading Decomposition
7 by PaulHoule | 0 comments on Hacker News.


WWE: The Rock and John Cena respond as WWE lets 21 stars go

Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin are among wrestlers released from their contracts after UFC merger.

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Thursday, 21 September 2023

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Solheim Cup 2023: Europe v USA - Gemma Dryburgh on lack of rookie fear

Scotland's Gemma Dryburgh says she has no fear about her Solheim Cup debut because she "knows she is just as good" as the USA team stars.

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New top story on Hacker News: How I limit social media

How I limit social media
10 by totostache | 6 comments on Hacker News.


Nagorno-Karabakh forces agree Azerbaijan demand to disarm

Twenty-four hours into an Azerbaijan army offensive, ethnic-Armenian forces agree terms for a ceasefire.

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What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?

The UK may weaken some key green commitments, despite its pledge to reach "net zero" by 2050.

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Monday, 18 September 2023

Khartoum: Fire guts landmark skyscraper

The Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company Tower had been engulfed in flames in the Sudan's capital.

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New top story on Hacker News: I asked Bard to roast my landing page. And roast it did

I asked Bard to roast my landing page. And roast it did
8 by tanaylakhani | 4 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era

OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era
39 by xbmcuser | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Making Architecture Easy

Making Architecture Easy
17 by dash2 | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing

Wildlife officers say the man endangered Shiva the snake and breached his permit to keep her.

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Sunday, 17 September 2023

England v Japan: Upbeat England aim for Rugby World Cup statement victory

England have talked golf, padel and cricket in the build-up to Sunday's pool-stage meeting with Japan, but the fun and games needs to be backed up with further improvement.

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New top story on Hacker News: Bounties Damage Open Source Projects

Bounties Damage Open Source Projects
26 by ksec | 4 comments on Hacker News.


'Ireland avoid Shizuoka sequel but Boks blockbuster looms'

Ireland move on to an eagerly-anticipated World Cup Pool B contest against holders South Africa after beating Tonga in Nantes.

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Saturday, 16 September 2023

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Trans guidance is needed in schools, parents tell BBC

As the new school terms gets under way, parents share different views about why they want guidance.

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New top story on Hacker News: Road to NumPy 2.0

Road to NumPy 2.0
7 by adm_ | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Jean Boht: Bread actress dies at 91

The actress was best known for playing matriarch Nellie Boswell in the Liverpool-set 1980s TV sitcom.

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New top story on Hacker News: Pablo Fanque's Fair (2011)

Pablo Fanque's Fair (2011)
4 by nought | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Ariana Grande says she used lip filler and Botox to 'hide'

The singer made the comments in an emotional video, saying she stopped using Botox and filler in 2018.

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Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Sunday, 10 September 2023

New top story on Hacker News: The Works of Mars (1671)

The Works of Mars (1671)
3 by prismatic | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Mo Farah fourth in final race of career

Britain's four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah brings the curtain down on his illustrious career with a fourth-place finish in the Great North Run.

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UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUC

The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards.

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The surfer preparing for nine seconds of craziness

Ben Larg, from Tiree, is preparing to take on some of the world's biggest waves this winter.

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In pictures: Finding beauty in rugged sights of the Black Country

Artist Tom Hicks explores the post-industrial landscape of the Black Country in a new book.

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England v New Zealand: Second ODI at Southampton delayed by rain

The second one-day international between England and New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl is delayed by rain.

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New top story on Hacker News: Breathing Life Back into a Minitel 1B with the Minimit

Breathing Life Back into a Minitel 1B with the Minimit
9 by rcarmo | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Salisbury Cathedral restoration complete after four decades

Scaffolding around the cathedral will be removed after the completion of decades of renovations.

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Saturday, 9 September 2023

Watch: Sightings of catering lorry used in prison escape

Footage shows various sightings of the vehicle after it left HMP Wandsworth.

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New top story on Hacker News: Experts fear crooks are cracking keys stolen in LastPass breach

Experts fear crooks are cracking keys stolen in LastPass breach
7 by Animats | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Library of Short Stories – An online library of public domain short stories

Library of Short Stories – An online library of public domain short stories
13 by HerveyDeyo | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Privacy Nightmare on Wheels’: Every Car Brand Reviewed by Mozilla

Privacy Nightmare on Wheels’: Every Car Brand Reviewed by Mozilla
20 by sandermvanvliet | 5 comments on Hacker News.


'It was total chaos': Voices from the earthquake

People in Morocco tell of the panic and confusion felt after a powerful earthquake hit late at night.

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Thursday, 7 September 2023

Wednesday, 6 September 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Satlas: Open Geospatial Data Generated by AI

Satlas: Open Geospatial Data Generated by AI
5 by jonbaer | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Wilko shops set to close next week named

Staff being made redundant were told of the news this morning, with shops closing next week.

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Jorge Vilda sacking: Ex-Spain manager on his exit after World Cup win

Former Spain head coach Jorge Vilda says being sacked weeks after winning the Women's World Cup is "unfair".

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Linda Evangelista had mastectomy after cancer diagnosis

The supermodel reveals she has "one foot in the grave" after her cancer returned following surgery.

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Tuesday, 5 September 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Amiga Systems Programming in 2023

Amiga Systems Programming in 2023
21 by todsacerdoti | 4 comments on Hacker News.


Cuba uncovers Russia-Ukraine war trafficking ring

Cuban officials say a human trafficking ring is recruiting Cubans to fight in the war in Ukraine.

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Spain floods: Boy survives by clinging to tree overnight

The 10-year-old climbed on to a tree after his family's car was swept into a river by deadly floods.

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Harry Potter: Proof copy found in Oxford school fails to sell

The Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone proof bought for £1 in 1997 was put up for auction.

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Birmingham City Council 'effectively bankrupt'

The largest local authority in Europe issues a distress notice that means all new spending must cease.

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Love Island All Stars: ITV confirms series for 2024

After months of rumours, ITV says familiar faces from the show will head back to find love again.

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Health and beauty spending boosts August shop sales

Retail sales increased by 4.1% last month, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.

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Stonehenge tunnel campaigners take petition to UNESCO

Leading campaigners are travelling to UNESCO's headquarters in Paris to present a petition.

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Monday, 4 September 2023

Saturday, 2 September 2023

New top story on Hacker News: The Pitfalls of Familiarity

The Pitfalls of Familiarity
5 by kiyanwang | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76

The Grammy-nominated musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur.

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New top story on Hacker News: 33% of Gamers Are Disabled

33% of Gamers Are Disabled
4 by nickdothutton | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The tensor product, demystified (2018)

The tensor product, demystified (2018)
8 by RevoGen | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Murder arrests over human remains near Bournemouth cliff path

Two people are held on suspicion of murder after a 49-year-old man's remains were found near the sea.

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New top story on Hacker News: Become fundamentally strong in Data Science and AI

Become fundamentally strong in Data Science and AI
4 by selva86 | 3 comments on Hacker News.


Suella Braverman: Home Secretary orders review into police impartiality

Labour criticised the Home Secretary for commissioning a report "into her own political obsession".

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Friday, 1 September 2023

Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm

The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime.

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Grant Shapps: Five government jobs in one year

A 60-second look at new UK defence secretary Grant Shapps's busy CV from the last 12 months.

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New top story on Hacker News: Bike Lane Sweepers (2021)

Bike Lane Sweepers (2021)
6 by scottmcdot | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Antoinette Sandbach: Ex-MP asks to be removed from slavery research

Antoinette Sandbach, a descendent of a slave owner, argues she has a right to privacy.

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