Benefits Street tarred area's reputation - TV exec

A producer of the controversial 2014 series says the name of street could have been withheld.

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New top story on Hacker News: Apple rejected Bing for wrong answers about Annie Lennox

Apple rejected Bing for wrong answers about Annie Lennox
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Navalny to be buried on Friday in Moscow

The service will be held at Borisovskoye Cemetery, after a farewell ceremony in the Maryino district.

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#Merky Books winner on 'writing for lads like me'

Sufiyaan Salam has just won the New Writers' Prize from the annual award set up by rapper Stormzy.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ants treat injured nestmates with antimicrobial compound in ant society

Ants treat injured nestmates with antimicrobial compound in ant society
4 by anjel | 1 comments on Hacker News.

India names astronauts for maiden space flight

The Gaganyaan mission aims to send astronauts to an orbit of 400km and bring them back after three days.

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New top story on Hacker News: Patterns of Software (1996) [pdf]

Patterns of Software (1996) [pdf]
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Thousands stuck on cruise ship over cholera fears

Some passengers are believed to have developed mild symptoms of stomach illness during a trip to South Africa.

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New top story on Hacker News: Neat Parallel Output in Python

Neat Parallel Output in Python
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Strictly's Dowden says cancer check finds no evidence of disease

Amy Dowden took to social media to reveal her good news after being diagnosed with cancer.

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New top story on Hacker News: Shakespeare expert overturns fly-tipper myth about playwright's father

Shakespeare expert overturns fly-tipper myth about playwright's father
4 by isaacfrond | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Tony's Chocolonely sued over copycat campaign

Milka-maker Mondelez is taking legal action, claiming Tony's mimics its bar in a new campaign.

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India state bans candy floss over cancer risk

Tamil Nadu bans the pink sugary treat for containing a carcinogen, while others are planning to do so.

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Wales sees average speed drop 4mph after switch to 20mph

The new limit has proved controversial and led to protests, while ministers say it will save lives.

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Fireball spotted in sky over Lincolnshire

The object was captured on camera as it streaked across the Lincolnshire sky on Monday evening.

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New top story on Hacker News: What Is Woodshedding? Mastering the Art of Focused Music Practice

What Is Woodshedding? Mastering the Art of Focused Music Practice
7 by wallflower | 4 comments on Hacker News.

Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth: Shortlist announced for 2026 and 2028 sculptures

Two sculptures from a shortlist of seven will be picked to stand in Trafalgar Square for two years.

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Nansledan: Prince William to build homes for homeless on Duchy land

The Duchy of Cornwall announces plans to build accommodation for homeless in Newquay.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Ramen Lord

The Ramen Lord
18 by mooreds | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: New chip opens door to AI computing at light speed

New chip opens door to AI computing at light speed
14 by thunderbong | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Bafta nominations 2024: The full list of film contenders

Oppenheimer and Poor Things are the leading contenders for this year's British Academy Film Awards.

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Israel-Gaza war: Rafah images show huge blast craters close to camps

BBC Verify has analysed the latest satellite image from the city in southern Gaza.

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New top story on Hacker News: V-JEPA: Video Joint Embedding Predictive Architecture (V-JEPA) Model

V-JEPA: Video Joint Embedding Predictive Architecture (V-JEPA) Model
19 by agnosticmantis | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Prince Harry interview: Duke of Sussex set to speak about King's health

The prince's appearance on Good Morning America is expected to touch on his father's cancer diagnosis.

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NatWest unveils highest yearly profit for 26 years

Paul Thwaite is the bank's new boss replacing Alison Rose who resigned after a row over Nigel Farage's account.

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New top story on Hacker News: DockGuard: The easiest way to backup your Docker containers

DockGuard: The easiest way to backup your Docker containers
6 by thunderbong | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Intuitive Machines Moon launch: SpaceX blasts private firm's lunar lander into orbit

Intuitive Machines, a private Houston-based company, launches its first lunar lander from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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Labour will block those not fit to be MPs, says John Healey

The party has suspended two parliamentary candidates over alleged remarks about Israel and Jewish people.

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DJs pay emotional on-air tributes to 'radio legend' Steve Wright

Stars from BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 share their memories of Steve Wright following his death aged 69.

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Exclusive video: Trauma at every turn for Gaza’s exhausted paramedics

BBC News Arabic followed three first responders working under intense bombardment in the first month of the war.

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What the shoppers never saw - inside historic Edinburgh store Jenners

BBC Scotland News is granted rare access to the historic department store during a huge refurbishment.

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New top story on Hacker News: Where did DNA come from?

Where did DNA come from?
14 by andsoitis | 2 comments on Hacker News.

The Body Shop: Its rise and fall

As the UK business is expected to go into administration, we look at what went wrong.

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Pakistan election: What happens after Imran Khan vote surprise?

Days after the vote, Pakistanis still don't know who will form their next government.

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New top story on Hacker News: Tech companies axe 34,000 jobs since start of year in pivot to AI

Tech companies axe 34,000 jobs since start of year in pivot to AI
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Israel says rescued hostages 'in good condition'

The military says the pair are in "good medical condition"; meanwhile deadly attacks have been reported in Gaza.

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Sinéad O'Connor nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Other nominees include Mariah Carey, Oasis, Ozzy Osborne and Cher, who has previously vowed not to accept.

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New top story on Hacker News: Overburden Conveyor Bridge F60

Overburden Conveyor Bridge F60
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Jack Leach: England spinner ruled out of remainder of Test series with India through injury

England spinner Jack Leach is ruled out of the remainder of the Test tour of India with a knee injury.

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Ros Atkins on… How the Ukraine war has stagnated

Almost two years on from Russia’s invasion, the BBC’s analysis editor examines why the front line has barely moved in 12 months.

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New top story on Hacker News: I Stopped Using Passwords. It's Great–and a Total Mess

I Stopped Using Passwords. It's Great–and a Total Mess
3 by Tomte | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Doctor's lost ring found at hospital 100 miles away

The diamond ring was left in the pocket of surgical scrubs which were sent away to be cleaned.

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New top story on Hacker News: Receiving Weather Satellite Images Using SatDump

Receiving Weather Satellite Images Using SatDump
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Seventeen projects shortlisted for RIBA architectural awards

Nominations include buildings in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

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Horse that led Queen's funeral procession to Windsor Castle dies

Police horse Aurora led the procession down the Long Walk as the Queen made her final journey.

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Putin challenger says he is barred from election

Russia's election commission has rejected anti-war challenger Boris Nadezhdin as a presidential candidate.

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New top story on Hacker News: A Gap in the TrustZone preset settings for the LPC55S69

A Gap in the TrustZone preset settings for the LPC55S69
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Pakistan election: Two deadly blasts in Balochistan day before vote

Two explosions kill at least 20 people ahead of a poll marred by violence and claims of rigging.

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New top story on Hacker News: Somewhere along the way we forgot about software craftsmanship

Somewhere along the way we forgot about software craftsmanship
28 by pcloadletter_ | 29 comments on Hacker News.

Rishi Sunak says he was taken by surprise on £1,000 Rwanda bet

Rishi Sunak says he took the bet with Piers Morgan to "underline" his commitment to the Rwanda policy.

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Worthing man running length of Africa announces end date

Russell Cook has been forced to extend the length of his 360 marathon challenge.

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New top story on Hacker News: You are what you love

You are what you love
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What are you reading Feb 2024

Ask HN: What are you reading Feb 2024
5 by andher | 5 comments on Hacker News.
Always found some interesting reads like this. Looking to add to my tbr to hit my yearly goal. I just finished the three body problem, found it fantastic. I'm most of the way through 'The will of the many', and I'm finding it amazing - one of the best fantasies I've read in a while.

New top story on Hacker News: A minimal, complete, and correct ELF file

A minimal, complete, and correct ELF file
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Essex dog attack: Man arrested after woman dies in Jaywick

Woman dies after being attacked by two dogs in Essex and a man is arrested.

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New top story on Hacker News: Tissot's Indicatrix

Tissot's Indicatrix
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New top story on Hacker News: Prehistoric Animals

Prehistoric Animals
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Paris knife attack: Three wounded at Gare de Lyon station

One suspect is arrested following the attack at Gare de Lyon, which wounded three people.

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Where are the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League reviews?

Kill the Justice League's release arrives as a debate over review copies rages online.

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Watch: Tesla Norway fjord crash passengers saved by floating sauna users

The users of a sauna boat came to the rescue of two people who crashed into a fjord in Oslo.

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New top story on Hacker News: Check Out These Self-Soldering Sleeves from World War II

Check Out These Self-Soldering Sleeves from World War II
7 by rcarmo | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: RFC: Rust Has Provenance

RFC: Rust Has Provenance
24 by killcoder | 7 comments on Hacker News.