Tuesday 30 November 2021

Manchester Arena Inquiry: Nurse tells of desperate bid to save girl

Bethany Crook describes seeing eight-year-old Manchester attack victim Saffie-Rose Roussos "slip away".

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Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast

Watch the moment rescuers reach the 69-year-old, whose boat capsized in stormy waters.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Are Indeed, LinkedIn the go-to places for exploring new jobs?

Ask HN: Are Indeed, LinkedIn the go-to places for exploring new jobs?
3 by brayhite | 0 comments on Hacker News.
I've worked at my current company since my college internship in 2012, and have not sought a new gig in all of that time. The company was a travel tech startup that I joined as an early employee, and it was acquired a few years ago. The app is still active and supported, but it feels time to start exploring what else is out there. In case it matters, my background is largely in various QA and product roles, most recently transitioning from project management to product management. Are the traditional places like Linkedin and Indeed the best places to upload resumes, update skills, etc.? Do I need to fully dive into the job-hunting waters and network with recruiters to get a good idea of where I "stack" so to speak?

New top story on Hacker News: U.K. regulators order Facebook-owner Meta to sell Giphy

U.K. regulators order Facebook-owner Meta to sell Giphy
2 by jeremylevy | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Improve your Python regex skills with 75 interactive exercises

Show HN: Improve your Python regex skills with 75 interactive exercises
22 by asicsp | 4 comments on Hacker News.


Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought

The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa.

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TSB to close another 70 branches by July

The bank had 475 branches just over a year ago, but a fresh round of closures will leave it with 220.

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UK competition watchdog orders Meta to sell Giphy

The CMA rules Facebook's purchase of the vast Gif database unfair to competing social-media platforms.

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New top story on Hacker News: Curri (YC S19) is hiring Senior Engineers to help reimagine construction delivery

Curri (YC S19) is hiring Senior Engineers to help reimagine construction delivery
1 by briangonzalez | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: A few About boxes from vintage Mac applications (2015)

A few About boxes from vintage Mac applications (2015)
15 by Lammy | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Global markets fall after Moderna Omicron warning

Stock markets slide after Moderna boss casts doubt on vaccine effectiveness against new variant.

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Barry Bennell: Paedophile football coach denies abusing four men

Barry Bennell says he has not abused four of the men who have made damages claims against Man City.

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New top story on Hacker News: Hubris – An OS from Oxide Computer

Hubris – An OS from Oxide Computer
7 by jacobwg | 3 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Haiku Now Has Experimental 3D Acceleration

Haiku Now Has Experimental 3D Acceleration
12 by DeathArrow | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Sorry, but you're already living in the “Squid Game”

Sorry, but you're already living in the “Squid Game”
16 by one2three4 | 9 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Why Decentralization Matters

Why Decentralization Matters
10 by enigmatic02 | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Storm Arwen: Power company criticised over continued cuts

About 20,000 households had a fourth night without power and say getting information is difficult.

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Tony's Law: Plans for tougher child abuse sentences confirmed

The adoptive family of Tony Hudgell, seven, have campaigned for harsher sentences for abusers.

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Inditex: Zara founder’s daughter becomes fashion giant's chair

Marta Ortega has been with the firm for 15 years, starting out as an assistant at its High Street brand Bershka

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New top story on Hacker News: Event Sourcing Is Hard

Event Sourcing Is Hard
22 by swyx | 4 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Managing Risks in Research

Managing Risks in Research
7 by Kinrany | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Release Candidate of PeerTube V4 is out

Release Candidate of PeerTube V4 is out
32 by booteille | 8 comments on Hacker News.


Nicola Sturgeon: The first minister's conference speech fact-checked

Scotland's first minister delivered her keynote address at the SNP party conference.

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Monday 29 November 2021

Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation

Magdalena Andersson is backed by MPs again, despite standing down last week hours into the job.

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SNP conference: Scottish child payment to double to £20 from April

Nicola Sturgeon tells the SNP conference that eradicating child poverty is "essential" to Scotland's future.

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Storm Arwen: I'm a Celebrity to return on Tuesday following storm damage

ITV confirm the show won't air on Monday but will be back on Tuesday following damage to the set.

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BBC Radio 4: Fire alarm forces presenters to exit studio during broadcast

Presenters Nick Robinson and Martha Kearney of Radio 4's Today programme had to evacuate the building.

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New top story on Hacker News: V A D O

V A D O
12 by elbarbabrb | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Sir Keir Starmer begins reshuffle of Labour shadow cabinet

Deputy Angela Rayner says she doesn't "know the details", as the Labour leader reorganises his frontbench.

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Covid: Omicron variant causes passengers to scramble for flights

One traveller told the BBC he had found an alternative flight home, but he faces extra costs of £4,000.

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Matiu Ratana: Memorial held for Met Police sergeant shot dead

A memorial service to Sgt Matiu Ratana, delayed for a year by the pandemic, is held in Westminster.

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The 'map nerds' who are building a national archive

Thousands of volunteers capture images across Britain and Ireland as part of a project called Geograph.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Muse (YC W12) Is Hiring a Senior Front End Engineer

The Muse (YC W12) Is Hiring a Senior Front End Engineer
1 by KMinshew | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: 1958 proposal to dam the Bering Strait, nuclear powered propellers to melt pole

1958 proposal to dam the Bering Strait, nuclear powered propellers to melt pole
4 by aww_dang | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Disney’s Influence on U.S. Copyright Law

Disney’s Influence on U.S. Copyright Law
7 by ciroduran | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: A $5B hoard of metal the world wants but can’t have

A $5B hoard of metal the world wants but can’t have
21 by iamdeedubs | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Flow-field.js – A library for generating flow fields

Flow-field.js – A library for generating flow fields
11 by romellogoodman | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Manchester United appoint Ralf Rangnick as interim manager

Manchester United announce the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as their interim manager until the end of the season, subject to work visa requirements.

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Storm Arwen: Trapped Tan Hill Inn guests leave

The Tan Hill Inn manager says the experience and their guests were "wonderful".

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New top story on Hacker News: Firefox Is the Only Alternative

Firefox Is the Only Alternative
41 by gmemstr | 18 comments on Hacker News.


Omicron: Australia pauses next phase of border reopening

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says a two-week delay to the latest reopening plans is "necessary".

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Snowed in at Britain's highest pub for three nights

Customers have spent three nights at the Tan Hill Inn in Yorkshire, after being snowed in by Storm Arwen.

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New top story on Hacker News: A Transparent Wishbone-to-SPI Bridge Supporting Execute-in-Place (XIP)

A Transparent Wishbone-to-SPI Bridge Supporting Execute-in-Place (XIP)
3 by _quarks_ | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The Origins of ‘Horn OK Please,’ India’s Most Ubiquitous Phrase

The Origins of ‘Horn OK Please,’ India’s Most Ubiquitous Phrase
3 by tontonius | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Did you find something to use your Raspberry Pi 400 for?

Ask HN: Did you find something to use your Raspberry Pi 400 for?
11 by dusted | 9 comments on Hacker News.
It's so cute (to look at)! But it seems to be utterly useless for just about anything I thought I might be able to do with it.. This 4 gigabyte memory, almost 2 ghz quadcore machine seems unable to do much of anything, browsing the web is an utterly horrid experience.. Playing a game of Quake 3 is impossible. Doom can run, but only at 320x240 unless you don't mind terrible lags. I'm considering what I can do with it.. For once, I can run an IRC client on it, but what else? Have you found something to actually use this for?

Queen of Barbados - but just for one last day

The island nation will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and swear in its first Barbadian president.

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Sunday 28 November 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Generate Musical Accompaniment with R

Generate Musical Accompaniment with R
22 by hackoo | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: CronRAT malware hides behind February 31st

CronRAT malware hides behind February 31st
5 by manjana | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Omicron Update: Nov 27

Omicron Update: Nov 27
43 by 0x008 | 25 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: 4K Desktop Wallpaper Generator

Show HN: 4K Desktop Wallpaper Generator
5 by roytanck | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Use rust code in Python with pyo3

Use rust code in Python with pyo3
13 by loige | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Floating Point Visually Explained

Floating Point Visually Explained
16 by luisha | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: GitHub Broken Download URLs

GitHub Broken Download URLs
84 by wyoh | 19 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The time complexity of the libc++ deque push_front implementation is O(log n)

The time complexity of the libc++ deque push_front implementation is O(log n)
15 by x1f604 | 4 comments on Hacker News.


Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant

Thirteen people who travelled from South Africa to the Netherlands have tested positive for Omicron.

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Storm Arwen: More than 60,00 remain without power

Welfare facilities have been set up for residents who have had no electricity since Friday night.

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Customers spend second night snowed-in at pub

Dozens of people are still unable to leave the Tan Hill Inn due to heavy snowfall.

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Jill Biden is feeling festive and other moments you may have missed

Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week.

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New top story on Hacker News: Why are German numbers backwards?

Why are German numbers backwards?
35 by tosh | 50 comments on Hacker News.


Nicola Sturgeon: Covid travel curbs 'may need to go further'

Scotland's first minister says more Covid travel restrictions may be necessary in the coming days.

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Omicron symptoms mild, says doctor who spotted it

The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far.

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Covid: BA suspends Hong Kong flights amid crew quarantine

The airline has temporarily stopped flights after more of its staff were forced to isolate.

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New top story on Hacker News: South Africa punished for scientific Discovery

South Africa punished for scientific Discovery
7 by nothrowaways | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Measuring Software Complexity: What Metrics to Use?

Measuring Software Complexity: What Metrics to Use?
18 by bsmth | 3 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Optimising Memset and Memcpy

Optimising Memset and Memcpy
5 by todsacerdoti | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Rishmeet Singh: Boy, 16, killed in Southall stabbing named by police

Rishmeet Singh is the 28th teenager to be killed in London this year.

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Calais activists: Migrants call us from boats asking for help

Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Economics of Broadway Shows

The Economics of Broadway Shows
6 by yarapavan | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Covid: Face masks to be compulsory in England from Tuesday, says Javid

Health Secretary Sajid Javid says he expects a "great Christmas" despite two UK Omicron cases.

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Saturday 27 November 2021

New top story on Hacker News: How I Made My Own iPhone [video]

How I Made My Own iPhone [video]
10 by arkj | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Casting pig iron at the Iroquois smelter

Casting pig iron at the Iroquois smelter
14 by ivanech | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Software Engineer hitting 40: what's next?

Software Engineer hitting 40: what's next?
36 by man-next-door | 18 comments on Hacker News.
I've been working in software engineering for 18 years. I worked mostly as individual contributor (now as a Senior Staff Engineer), also I was an Engineering Manager for couple years. Now I am interviewing after a few years at the company, and I am hit by harsh reality. For the context, I am in Europe, not in the US. I like technologies and programming, I want to further improve my skills in designing and developing reliable and maintainable distributed system, make better technical decisions. Also, I want to keep learning and playing with new techs. I am now interviewing for the roles like Staff / Principal Engineer, My expectations for the roles like Staff / Principal Engineer are that while staying hands-on, say for 30%, I will primarily use more my skills in architecture, engineering, and communications to focus on large, important pieces of functionality, technical decisions with big impact, etc. I expect that I would report to a Director or VP level manager, so that I could be exposed to a big picture, collaborate with and learn from a professional who operated on strategic level. In reality, I am now interviewing for Staff / Principal roles and see a few problems that make me rethink my carrier plans. First, the definion for the most of those positions looks Senior Engineers with a few more years of experience: so you are limited to the scope of a single team scope, report to an Engineering manager, just be a worker at a feature conveyor, just be faster, mentor young workers, maybe get some devops skill. I feel limited in impact in such roles, my borders and carrier are defined by Engineer Managers, who are usually less experienced in engineering and leadership topics than I am. The work is also very repetitive, there is not much meaningful progression, next level. I think those titles are created to cover problems caused by diluted Senior titles: an illusional career progression candy for ICs with some salary increase. I saw a few Staff / Principal roles that put a very high bar on technical expertise, when only 3-4 percent of all the engineers have such levels, and again usually limited to a lot of coding and a single team scope. They usually have long exhaustive interview process. An important problem with Staff+ IC roles is that there is a low salary limit as well, and you will face much more competition for top roles. Mostly salaries top at the level of a director of engineering. It is typical for a company to have 10 directors, but only 1-2 IC with a similar compensation. I want to work hard, and see meaningful progression: in salary, in impact, in respect. I would like to ask for advice. I believe there are qute a lot 35+ engineers here that faced similar problems and made some decisions for their careers. Now I think to plan switching to a EM track or to Technical Product management. Thank you!

New top story on Hacker News: The Update, the Vent, and the Disaster (2010)

The Update, the Vent, and the Disaster (2010)
4 by lawlorino | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Two cases of new variant of Covid detected in UK

Two people in the UK have been found to be infected with the new Covid variant, Omicron, the health secretary says.

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Ava White: Police release image of van after girl stabbed to death

Detectives say they may have witnessed something "vital" after Ava White, 12, died in Liverpool.

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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: I made a movie recommendation app based on your mood

Show HN: I made a movie recommendation app based on your mood
23 by marclou | 14 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: VMware mouse driver for Windows 3.x

VMware mouse driver for Windows 3.x
56 by ingve | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Omicron shares many key mutations of Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta, & more

Omicron shares many key mutations of Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta, & more
32 by Brajeshwar | 18 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: A deep learning method to automatically enhance dog animations

A deep learning method to automatically enhance dog animations
6 by wjSgoWPm5bWAhXB | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Head teacher killed in storm was 'giant in his prime'

Primary school head Francis Lagan died when a tree fell on his car during Storm Arwen.

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Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts: 'I owe the NHS my life'

The 42-year-old presenter says she feels "amazing" as she returns to work following cancer surgery.

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Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights

The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa.

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SNP conference: Swinney claims Johnson wants to 'take back powers'

Scotland's deputy first minister John Swinney will urge the SNP conference to "stand up" in defence of devolution.

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Alone in the cold grey sea - a migrant's story imagined by Michael Morpurgo

Author Michael Morpurgo has written a special piece for the BBC following the mass drowning in the Channel.

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New top story on Hacker News: Release (YC W20) Is Hiring – Senior Full Stack Back End Focused

Release (YC W20) Is Hiring – Senior Full Stack Back End Focused
1 by erik_landerholm | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Bernie Madoff’s unwitting accomplice: The AS/400

Bernie Madoff’s unwitting accomplice: The AS/400
9 by richardfey | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: SARS-CoV-2 escape in vitro from highly neutralizing Covid-19 convalescent plasma

SARS-CoV-2 escape in vitro from highly neutralizing Covid-19 convalescent plasma
27 by Mizza | 12 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Interpersonal Traits of Aspies Placed in Context (2014)

Interpersonal Traits of Aspies Placed in Context (2014)
18 by stared | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Hostile Colors: Generate color palettes with poor accessibility

Hostile Colors: Generate color palettes with poor accessibility
7 by firloop | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Covid: New Omicron variant not a disaster, says Sage scientist

Prof Calum Semple says some scientists are "hugely overstating" the fears around the Omicron variant.

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New top story on Hacker News: You can't download this image

You can't download this image
3 by calmingsolitude | 5 comments on Hacker News.


Subbuteo: Is table football enjoying a resurgence?

A club which began with a father and son playing Subbuteo is set to host an international event.

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Friday 26 November 2021

Mobile phone museum celebrates ugly and iconic phones

A new museum showcasing more than 2,000 retro mobile phones launches online.

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Commons Speaker ruffles Boris' feathers on Newscast

Sir Lindsay Hoyle brought his pet parrot Boris to a BBC Newscast interview and the bird took off.

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Watch: European Men's Curling Championship semi-final: Scotland v Norway

Watch live as Bruce Mouat's Scotland rink, who topped the round-robin stage, look to maintain their unbeaten record against Steffen Walstad's hosts in the European Curling Championships in Norway.

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New top story on Hacker News: Tesorio (YC S15) is hiring – join our 100% distributed fintech team

Tesorio (YC S15) is hiring – join our 100% distributed fintech team
1 by FabioFleitas | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Rust maintainer perfectionism, or, the tragedy of Alacritty

Rust maintainer perfectionism, or, the tragedy of Alacritty
34 by 1_player | 7 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The Sick History of Public Education

The Sick History of Public Education
11 by barry-cotter | 4 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Those that game together, stay together

Those that game together, stay together
11 by _Microft | 3 comments on Hacker News.


Gracie Spinks: Officers face misconduct probe after woman's death

A stalking complaint was made and a bag of weapons was discovered before Gracie Spinks died.

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Extinction Rebellion activists target UK Amazon distribution centres

Extinction Rebellion has targeted 15 sites in the UK on the retail giant's busiest day of the year.

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New Zealand fight back against India in first Test

Seamer Tim Southee took 5-69 and openers Will Young and Tom Latham hit unbeaten half-centuries as New Zealand fought back on day two of the first Test against India in Kanpur.

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New top story on Hacker News: Stop Telling Kids They’ll Die from Climate Change

Stop Telling Kids They’ll Die from Climate Change
15 by mpweiher | 3 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Why Carbon Taxes Work

Why Carbon Taxes Work
12 by AndrewDucker | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Security service that protects from SQLi had critical SQLi vulnerability

Security service that protects from SQLi had critical SQLi vulnerability
24 by patchstack | 10 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Mad Dogs and Transcendentalists

Mad Dogs and Transcendentalists
6 by efface | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Southampton FC left coach 'free' to abuse boys

A report finds Southampton Football Club "failed to put the safety and welfare of boys first".

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Storm Arwen: Amber wind warning for parts of UK

The alert - meaning damage and travel disruption may be expected - comes in from 15:00 GMT.

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Browns of Chester: How a city is coping without Debenhams

Browns of Chester served the city for 241 years before it closed when the chain collapsed in May.

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NFL Thanksgiving: Umpire trips as Tony Pollard runs in 100-yard touchdown for Dallas Cowboys

Tony Pollard runs in a tremendous 100-yard touchdown while the umpire trips on the sidelines in the Dallas Cowboys' 36-33 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

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New top story on Hacker News: The warning signs are there for genocide in Ethiopia

The warning signs are there for genocide in Ethiopia
17 by oriettaxx | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: A small scheme VM, compiler, and REPL in 4k

A small scheme VM, compiler, and REPL in 4k
7 by dannyobrien | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Covid: Africa travel curbs over variant concern and pandemic hampers Black Friday

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

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Channel tragedy: Scramble to identify dead off Calais

At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities.

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Why do migrants leave France and try to cross the English Channel?

Rising numbers of migrants are trying to cross the English Channel in small boats.

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Thursday 25 November 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Transatlantic ping faster than sending a pixel to the screen? (2012)

Transatlantic ping faster than sending a pixel to the screen? (2012)
6 by notRobot | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Walmart pulls children's toy that swears and sings in Polish about doing cocaine

Walmart pulls children's toy that swears and sings in Polish about doing cocaine
37 by miki123211 | 14 comments on Hacker News.


Passports: Delivery firm apologises for UK delays

TNT-owner FedEx is sorry as hundreds say they have faced long waits to receive travel documents.

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Principle of legalising assisted dying approved in Jersey

The agreement in principle means further debates on rules and safeguards will take place in Jersey.

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Arsene Wenger: Mikel Arteta wants ex-Arsenal boss to return to club

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he has discussed bringing former Gunners manager Arsene Wenger back to the club.

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New top story on Hacker News: Sirum Is Hiring Staff Engineers with Experience in Warehouse Automation

Sirum Is Hiring Staff Engineers with Experience in Warehouse Automation
1 by akircher | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Why E, the Transcendental Math Constant, Is Just the Best

Why E, the Transcendental Math Constant, Is Just the Best
2 by elsewhen | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Euro Modules

Euro Modules
14 by OJFord | 4 comments on Hacker News.


Richard Madeley: I'm a Celebrity star taken to hospital

The TV presenter became ill overnight while on the set of the show and was first seen by medics.

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Jennifer and Stephen Chapple: Man appears in court over murders

Colin Reeves is accused of killing Jennifer and Stephen Chapple while their children were sleeping.

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London Stratford emerges as UK's busiest station

It was the most used during a year of lockdowns that saw passenger numbers drop 78% due to Covid.

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New top story on Hacker News: Polypane: A browser for responsive and accessible development

Polypane: A browser for responsive and accessible development
12 by cedricr | 5 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Tips on Sysadmin Job

Ask HN: Tips on Sysadmin Job
13 by linusb | 5 comments on Hacker News.
Recently I got a promotion at my job. I was working with another guy in a small company with an even smaller IT department. That guy was fired and I got the position to be the only sysadmin at the moment. I never had any experience working and managing the whole IT infrastructure, because the company has 4 campuses around the city. I'm kinda confused on how to manage everything, my background is with information security and it's going to be a big challenge for me because it's my first job.

UK migration: Brexit and Covid produce big drop in numbers

Migration fell to the lowest level for many years last year, official figure suggest.

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Jessie J reveals miscarriage shock and sadness

The singer says an outpouring of support "is felt, received and appreciated beyond measure".

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Channel deaths: What do we know so far?

There are many unanswered questions following the deaths of 27 people. Here is what we know so far.

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100 people held more than 20 years in ‘institutions’

‘If he'd murdered someone he'd be out now’ - a couple's battle to get their son out of the hospital he's been held in since 2001.

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New top story on Hacker News: BibTeX Tidy

BibTeX Tidy
9 by JohnHammersley | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Modern PHP Cheat Sheet

Modern PHP Cheat Sheet
4 by rehhouari | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Why is machine learning easier to learn than basic social skills?

Ask HN: Why is machine learning easier to learn than basic social skills?
21 by btheshoe | 14 comments on Hacker News.
(and any advice on acquiring these basic social skills?) A year of haphazardly watching YouTube videos and reading papers and I learned enough to start contributing to real research. But 18 years of human interaction and I'm still missing out on social skills apparently. It's like everyone else has a degree in all these unwritten rules that I'm just supposed to know.

Caroline Glachan: Three arrests over 1996 death of schoolgirl

The body of 14-year-old Caroline Glachan was discovered in West Dunbartonshire in August 1996.

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The Star Inn at Harome: Michelin-starred restaurant 'reduced to ashes'

Chef Andrew Pern's Star Inn in North Yorkshire is gutted when a blaze engulfs its thatched roof.

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Can an ex-Palace striker and the 'new Zlatan' fire Sociedad to first La Liga title in 40 years?

Real Sociedad are being talked about as potential La Liga winners for the first time in 40 years. This is why they are now a force in Spain.

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Wednesday 24 November 2021

Climate crisis causing albatross divorce, says study

There are more bird break-ups in warmer years, a study of 15,500 breeding pairs finds.

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New top story on Hacker News: Mystery of high-performing solar cell materials revealed in stunning clarity

Mystery of high-performing solar cell materials revealed in stunning clarity
4 by rustoo | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Open-Source Auth for NextJS / React

Show HN: Open-Source Auth for NextJS / React
13 by vexcaustic | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Is my cat Turing-complete?

Is my cat Turing-complete?
23 by zdyn5 | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The unbearable fussiness of the smart home

The unbearable fussiness of the smart home
26 by imartin2k | 23 comments on Hacker News.


Warning of less food choice this Christmas

Supply chain issues could mean consumers will have less food choice this Christmas suppliers tell MPs.

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Michael Vaughan: Former England captain will not be involved in BBC Ashes coverage

Former England captain Michael Vaughan will not be involved in the BBC's Ashes coverage after being named in Yorkshire racism report.

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NFT or non-fungible token is Collins Dictionary's word of the year

"Neopronoun", "cheugy" and "climate anxiety" also make this year's list.

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New top story on Hacker News: UPchieve (YC W21) Is Hiring a Content Marketing Manager

UPchieve (YC W21) Is Hiring a Content Marketing Manager
1 by thedevelopnik | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman: Met PCs called murdered sisters 'dead birds'

The officers sent the messages about Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry to people on WhatsApp.

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Hertfordshire Bronze Age axe hoard found by girl detectorist

On her third metal-detecting trip, Milly finds a Bronze Age hoard dating from about 1300BC.

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Covid and Brexit shrink Christmas markets

The UK's annual European Christmas markets will have fewer stalls and traders due to Brexit and the pandemic

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New top story on Hacker News: Parrots Will Share Currency to Help Their Pals Purchase Food

Parrots Will Share Currency to Help Their Pals Purchase Food
5 by rbanffy | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Please Stop “Fixing” Font Smoothing

Please Stop “Fixing” Font Smoothing
3 by damir | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Overengineering can kill your product

Overengineering can kill your product
8 by iota8 | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: QOI: Lossless Image Compression in O(n) Time

QOI: Lossless Image Compression in O(n) Time
10 by Ragnarork | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: J2ObjC is a command-line tool that translates Java to Objective-C

J2ObjC is a command-line tool that translates Java to Objective-C
5 by SerCe | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on great form, says deputy PM Dominic Raab

Dominic Raab defends the PM as a "Tiggerish" character after criticism of a speech he gave to business leaders.

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Blackpool nurses brave daily cold water challenge for cancer charity

Friends Anne Aitken and Pia Ashton raise more than £13,000 by dipping in cold water in November.

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New top story on Hacker News: Vestaboard – A Smart Display to Connect and Inspire

Vestaboard – A Smart Display to Connect and Inspire
5 by duck | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Colin Pitchfork: Justice Secretary Dominic Raab pledges parole review

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab says more caution should be applied in cases like Colin Pitchfork's.

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Progesterone recommended to prevent early miscarriage

The treatment could lead to 8,450 more babies being born each year in the UK, experts say.

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Bobbi-Anne McLeod: Two men held over murder of 18-year-old

A body is found by police searching for a Plymouth teenager who went missing on Saturday.

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Tuesday 23 November 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Thoughts on the Grotesque torc and the Snettisham – ancient metalworking

Thoughts on the Grotesque torc and the Snettisham – ancient metalworking
8 by pyinstallwoes | 1 comments on Hacker News.


AO World warns of product shortages this Christmas

Electricals retailer AO World says games consoles and iPhones are among products in short supply.

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Meredith Kercher: Student's killer Rudy Guede ends sentence

Rudy Guede was the only person convicted of the 2007 murder of the exchange student in Perugia in Italy.

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Stockwell Six: Texo Johnson's conviction quashed at Court of Appeal

Texo Johnson becomes the latest man to have his conviction overturned by the Court of Appeal.

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40-year mortgage deals pose questions for homeowners

The launch of long-term fixed-rate deals may test borrowers' appetite for certainty over cost.

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Mystery as Santa hats appear on college chapel statues

Hats on St John's College chapel figures are the work of a "rascal student", photographer believes.

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New top story on Hacker News: An “incident” with the James Webb Space Telescope has occurred

An “incident” with the James Webb Space Telescope has occurred
5 by robin_reala | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: EU lawmakers pass strict new rules affecting big U.S. tech

EU lawmakers pass strict new rules affecting big U.S. tech
11 by 1cvmask | 3 comments on Hacker News.


Polluting greenhouse gases being sold online and smuggled to UK

Experts say hydrofluorocarbons, which are used in fridges and aerosols, make global warming worse.

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Councils to be forced to take child asylum seekers

More than a hundred children are living in hotels because of a shortage of places in care homes.

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HIV diagnosis: Marlon Van Der Mark tackles stigma

Marlon Van Der Mark says it is "heart-breaking" to see the stigma around HIV "so alive".

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New top story on Hacker News: U.S. will tap strategic petroleum reserve as gas prices hover around 7-year high

U.S. will tap strategic petroleum reserve as gas prices hover around 7-year high
4 by geox | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Ophelia (YC W20) is hiring software engineers to help solve the opioid crisis

Ophelia (YC W20) is hiring software engineers to help solve the opioid crisis
1 by mattangriffel | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: I’m leaving London for NYC and taking my tech startup

I’m leaving London for NYC and taking my tech startup
34 by cesarosum | 31 comments on Hacker News.


Covid-19: Home working advised to curb spread

Stormont ministers are meeting to decide the way forward in the light of a high number of cases.

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Peng Shuai: China says tennis star case maliciously hyped up

As questions remain over the tennis star's wellbeing, China insists it is not a diplomatic matter.

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Norton Fitzwarren deaths: Two men arrested

Two young children were inside the property in the Somerset village at the time, police say.

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New top story on Hacker News: Earthquakes with Exaggerated Depth

Earthquakes with Exaggerated Depth
8 by pps | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Sir David Amess: Message from the Pope to be read at service

A funeral service in Westminster follows a memorial service held on Monday in Southend.

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New top story on Hacker News: Cocaine Paraphernalia Ads in the 70s

Cocaine Paraphernalia Ads in the 70s
3 by mrzool | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Prince of Persia open-source port based on the DOS version disassembly

Prince of Persia open-source port based on the DOS version disassembly
31 by teruakohatu | 8 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Flatpak (and Snap) is not the future

Flatpak (and Snap) is not the future
18 by Thin_icE | 4 comments on Hacker News.


Afghanistan: 100 days of Taliban rule

BBC reporter Yalda Hakim visits Kabul to look at four key areas of concern in Afghanistan.

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Monday 22 November 2021

New top story on Hacker News: When are enums not a code smell?

When are enums not a code smell?
10 by danny00 | 14 comments on Hacker News.


Social care changes: How will the new system work?

The government has published more details about how its social care proposals will work.

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Ole sacked: Solskjaer 'will always be a legend', Manchester United fans say

From historic last-minute goals to how nice he is to fans, Newsbeat hears about Ole's legacy.

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ATP to limit toilet breaks during matches next season

Players on the ATP Tour are limited to bathroom breaks of no more than 3 minutes from the start of next season.

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New top story on Hacker News: Emojimix

Emojimix
16 by 6581 | 6 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do you start a new career (with minimal qualifications)?

Ask HN: How do you start a new career (with minimal qualifications)?
23 by ryanmercer | 5 comments on Hacker News.
This week will be my 16th Thanksgiving in a row working. I haven't had a cost-of-living increase since 2008, the annual merit increases cap out right around inflation (or under) most years, I've been working 60~ hour weeks, working 6 day weeks, for over half a year now. In the past 2 weeks we've had 3 people quit from just my team. Put a fork in me, I'm done. The problem is, my job doesn't really translate to much. I fill out paperwork all day, clearing international freight through customs. I don't have a GED, I'm still 3~ years out from earning a degree (which I don't actually want, but employers 100% do). I've even been rejected by companies in my industry, Flexport for example rejected me outright for not having a degree at a time when I had 11 years of experience "Hope all is well, Ryan! I wanted to extend a virtual wave and thank you for your interest in joining our team. You obviously have many of the skills we're looking for. However, for the Customs Brokerage role we require a BA/BS degree as well as previous experience in a broker role doing entries and customs classifications." so I struggle to even escape my current employer for a job that pays even remotely what I make (about 39k in central Indiana after 15 and a half years, while McDonalds is starting at $13-15 an hour all over the state...). I'm at the point where the only joy I have in my life is what little time my wife and I get to spend together, and some volunteer stuff through my religion. Today I'll clock in, work 11 hours, get to have dinner with my wife and do some classwork, then back to bed to rinse and repeat. On Thanksgiving I'll only work 10 hours... What do I do? I can't get a degree any faster than I already am.

New top story on Hacker News: Common Mistakes to Avoid When Migrating

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Migrating
5 by based2 | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Migrant crossings: Number reaching UK this year three times 2020's total

More than 25,000 people have reached the UK by boat this year, including nearly 900 on Saturday.

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Energy firm Bulb set to go into administration

The energy firm, with 1.7 million customers, is the largest gas and electricity company to face difficulties.

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Holidaymakers urged to use £132m in travel vouchers

Regulator says travellers must spend credit notes issued during the pandemic or risk losing them.

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Gareth Southgate: England manager signs new contract through to December 2024

England manager Gareth Southgate signs a new contract to keep him in the role until December 2024.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Those who quit their jobs without anything planned. How did it go?

Ask HN: Those who quit their jobs without anything planned. How did it go?
7 by break_the_bank | 0 comments on Hacker News.
This post is inspired by[0]. During the "great resignation" trend there were a lot of posts about people quitting due to burn out or otherwise. I wonder what they did end up doing. I am not sure what I'd do if I'd quit. Maybe travel for a bit doing nothing and then start my own thing. [0]https://ift.tt/30vzHaw

New top story on Hacker News: The Muse (YC W12) Is Hiring a Senior Site Reliability Engineer

The Muse (YC W12) Is Hiring a Senior Site Reliability Engineer
1 by KMinshew | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Essentials of Compilation [book and video lectures]

Essentials of Compilation [book and video lectures]
24 by AlexeyBrin | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: ‘Dancing molecules’ successfully repair severe spinal cord injuries

‘Dancing molecules’ successfully repair severe spinal cord injuries
17 by wasi0013 | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Mauricio Pochettino open to leaving Paris St-Germain if Man Utd make approach

Paris St-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino is not fully happy at the club and is open to any approach from Manchester United.

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Winners and losers from England's autumn Test series

Whose stock is up and whose is down after Test victories over Tonga, Australia and South Africa?

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Cavendish suffers broken ribs and collapsed lung in Ghent crash

Mark Cavendish suffers two broken ribs and a collapsed lung in a crash at the Six Days of Ghent on Sunday.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Toit language is now open source

The Toit language is now open source
6 by tosh | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Hammerhead Rhythm Station (1997)

Hammerhead Rhythm Station (1997)
3 by FairDune | 4 comments on Hacker News.


Covid: Family devastated by Swindon doctor's death

Surgeon Dr Irfan Halim switched to working on the frontline when the pandemic hit.

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WTA remain concerned for China's Peng after IOC call

Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese official.

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Wolves: 'We've got Raul back' - Conor Coady on Raul Jimenez's return from fractured skull

A year on from Wolves striker Raul Jimenez suffering a fractured skull, Conor Coady tells BBC Sport about the journey his friend has made to return to action.

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Sunday 21 November 2021

New top story on Hacker News: The Introverts Guide to Increasing Energy

The Introverts Guide to Increasing Energy
8 by sysadm1n | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: DevOps in Academic Research

DevOps in Academic Research
19 by The_Amp_Walrus | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: ‘Magritte’ Review: This Is Not a Book Review

‘Magritte’ Review: This Is Not a Book Review
3 by prismatic | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Priti Patel failing over small boat Channel crossings, Labour says

But former Home Secretary Sajid Javid says he is confident his successor is doing everything she can.

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Jerusalem shooting: Gunman kills one and wounds three in Old City

A member of the Hamas militant group opens fire in the Old City, and is shot dead by Israeli police.

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Morikawa wins DP World event plus Race to Dubai title as McIlroy falls away

Collin Morikawa wins the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai on 17 under par and clinches the European Tour's season-long Race to Dubai title.

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New top story on Hacker News: Factored Quality (YC W20) Is Hiring a Back End Engineer (4 Years Experience)

Factored Quality (YC W20) Is Hiring a Back End Engineer (4 Years Experience)
1 by lucasfridma1 | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: He Created the Oregon Trail

He Created the Oregon Trail
4 by benbreen | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Adele gets Spotify to take shuffle button off all album pages

"Our art tells a story and our stories should be listened to as we intended," the singer says.

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Community Fridge: ‘Our fridge saves a tonne a month from landfill’

Community fridges are helping share surplus food while reducing food waste in the local area.

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Šefčovič: EU accuses Lord Frost of 'political posturing'

The European Commission VP, Maroš Šefčovič, says the UK should not "bring more problems to the table".

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Andrew Marr: 'It's always about the stories, not the storyteller'

Andrew Marr's talks briefly about his decision to leave the BBC after 21 years.

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Man Utd step up Zidane pursuit - Sunday's football gossip

Manchester United step up Zidane pursuit, Sterling wants loan move away from Manchester City, Arsenal express Adeyemi interest, plus more.

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New top story on Hacker News: .NET 6 vs. .NET 5: up to 40% speedup

.NET 6 vs. .NET 5: up to 40% speedup
14 by dgellow | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd sack manager with club seventh in Premier League

Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Watford.

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Midwife shortage: Father forced to help Stamford mother give birth

Mothers and midwives tell their stories, as a shortage of staff affects UK hospitals.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: What went wrong at Man Utd?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Old Trafford after a slump in form - but was it all down to him?

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Arsenal 'completely crashed' against Liverpool - Arteta

Mikel Arteta says his Arsenal side were punished by Liverpool because they "completely crashed" during a defeat at Anfield.

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New top story on Hacker News: Tracking Crucial Metrics of Earth's Global Warming

Tracking Crucial Metrics of Earth's Global Warming
5 by a2x | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Preventing Timing Attacks on String Comparison with Double HMAC Strategy (2015)

Preventing Timing Attacks on String Comparison with Double HMAC Strategy (2015)
4 by rdpintqogeogsaa | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Labour and Plaid Cymru approve Wales government deal

Agreement includes a pledge to extend free school meals to all primary school pupils.

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Wright ends Sherrock's run at Grand Slam of Darts

Fallon Sherrock's run in the Grand Slam of Darts comes to an end with a 16-13 defeat by Peter Wright in Wolverhampton.

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Premier League: How 'fantastic' Watford put four goals past 'embarrassing' Man Utd

Match of the Day's Mark Chapman, Ian Wright and Alan Shearer discuss Manchester United's "embarrassing" 4-1 defeat by a "fantastic" Watford side.

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Saturday 20 November 2021

Plastic pollution: New meat tray 'could save tonnes of waste'

A university student creates a new type of meat packaging which is 100% recyclable.

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Man City thrash Aston Villa in WSL to ease pressure on boss Taylor

Manchester City relieve some of the pressure on boss Gareth Taylor with an emphatic win over Aston Villa in the Women's Super League.

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Football Focus: Leicester City's Jamie Vardy & Jonny Evans take on drawing challenge

Leicester team-mates Jonny Evans and Jamie Vardy take up the challenge of drawing each other as part of a challenge set by Liam Loftus for Football Focus.

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New top story on Hacker News: Sci-Hub: Researchers File Intervention Application to Fight ISP Blocking

Sci-Hub: Researchers File Intervention Application to Fight ISP Blocking
5 by gengear | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Is it stealing to read by the light of your neighbour’s lamp?

Is it stealing to read by the light of your neighbour’s lamp?
5 by Amorymeltzer | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Trains restart on Dartmoor rail line after 49 years

Trains restart on Dartmoor rail line after 49 years
11 by Kaibeezy | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Is Microsoft Stealing People’s Bookmarks?

Is Microsoft Stealing People’s Bookmarks?
30 by thg | 5 comments on Hacker News.


Kyle Rittenhouse: Calls for calm after US teen cleared of murder

Families say justice is needed "not more violence" after Kyle Rittenhouse is cleared of murder.

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New top story on Hacker News: Taloflow (YC W21) is hiring a Game Designer to make selecting dev tools engaging

Taloflow (YC W21) is hiring a Game Designer to make selecting dev tools engaging
1 by cloudfalcon | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Why there are no Android mini phones?

Ask HN: Why there are no Android mini phones?
3 by JamesAdir | 2 comments on Hacker News.
Although there are countless Android phone makers, there isn't a single one of them that makes compact phones. Sony was in the business for a while but it seems to lower the supply of the new models and mark them with super high prices. That's very strange as there is clearly demand for smaller phones, shown by the iPhone mini. Apple offers an almost identical compact phone to it's regular model, but it seems that phone makers who usually copy Apple on everything, just skip this idea at all. If anyone has thoughts on it or a compact model to recommend I'll be glad to hear.

New top story on Hacker News: The ER charged him $6,589.77 for 6 stitches, cost that led his wife to avoid ER

The ER charged him $6,589.77 for 6 stitches, cost that led his wife to avoid ER
65 by pseudolus | 58 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The Unfulfilled Promise of Serverless

The Unfulfilled Promise of Serverless
27 by mooreds | 5 comments on Hacker News.


Covid: WHO says it is very worried about Europe surge

The health organisation's regional director warns of half a million deaths by March without action.

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Trains restart on Dartmoor rail line after 49 years

The restored line in Devon is running a regular passenger service for the first time since 1972.

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Scotland hit by second earthquake in a week with Highland tremor

The British Geological Survey reported a 2.2 magnitude earthquake in the Highlands on Friday night.

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The worst mountain disaster in British history

Fifty years ago, five teenage school pupils and their 18-year-old guide froze to death on the Cairngorm plateau.

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New top story on Hacker News: People in 150 cities globally standing up to authoritarian controls on freedoms

People in 150 cities globally standing up to authoritarian controls on freedoms
14 by PrivacyDingus | 6 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Tabletop Chocolate Factory

Tabletop Chocolate Factory
14 by mhb | 1 comments on Hacker News.


San Diego freeway frenzy after armoured van spills money

Videos on social media show dollars raining down as drivers scramble to pick up the littered cash.

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Oxford Street: 'Astonishing' haul of fake items seized by police

More than 17,500 fakes and illegal goods are confiscated in a pre-Christmas police operation.

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An ambulance for children: 'Aqualance' created by hospital

"The aqualance", an ambulance painted like an aquarium, aims to make journeys more calming.

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Harry Potter 20th anniversary: The UK film locations

A castle, villages, grand houses and even a tunnel welcomed Harry Potter film crews.

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Tim Paine inquiry decision sent wrong message - Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia should have handled the investigation into sexually explicit texts sent by Tim Paine to a female colleague differently, admits its chief executive.

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Friday 19 November 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Applying Invasion Science to Prevent Biological Contamination from Space Travel

Applying Invasion Science to Prevent Biological Contamination from Space Travel
4 by geox | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Effekt – A research language with effect handlers and lightweight polymorphism

Effekt – A research language with effect handlers and lightweight polymorphism
8 by atombender | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Worldometer – real time world statistics

Worldometer – real time world statistics
8 by mattowen_uk | 3 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Practical machine learning to estimate traffic flow in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Practical machine learning to estimate traffic flow in San Juan, Puerto Rico
14 by boredumb | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Hamas to be declared a terrorist group by UK

The change will cover the entirety of the Palestinian militant group, including its political wings.

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Jimmy Hoffa: Deathbed confession sparks long missing US union boss body hunt

The FBI search a site in New Jersey as a new clue leads to hopes of solving the decades-old case.

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Climate change: Conspiracy theories found on foreign-language Wikipedia

Pages in languages other than English wrongly suggest scientists are divided over the causes of global warming.

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New top story on Hacker News: Jitx (YC S18) is hiring senior developers to automate circuit board design

Jitx (YC S18) is hiring senior developers to automate circuit board design
1 by DHaldane | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Serial, Parallel, and Quorum Latencies

Serial, Parallel, and Quorum Latencies
7 by timf | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Liverpool bomb: Homemade device used ball bearings as shrapnel, police say

Emad Al Swealmeen's homemade device could have "caused significant injury or death", police say.

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Booster vaccines to be added to NHS Covid Pass for travel

People in England will be able to prove they have had a third dose, enabling travel to some countries.

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Stephen Port: Met Police apologises to families of victims of serial killer

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy says the case is a "personal disappointment to me".

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Comedian Janey Godley reveals she has ovarian cancer

The 60-year-old entertainer said she was diagnosed after suffering from a bloated feeling in her stomach.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Actress Cynthia Erivo to fill in as judge

Oscar-nominated Cynthia Erivo will replace Craig Revel-Horwood this weekend after he caught Covid.

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New top story on Hacker News: Harps: A new general purpose language

Harps: A new general purpose language
4 by UglyToad | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Tasking developers with creating detailed estimates is a waste of time

Tasking developers with creating detailed estimates is a waste of time
15 by lauriswtf | 9 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: UK to ban all in-hand mobile phone use while driving in 2022

UK to ban all in-hand mobile phone use while driving in 2022
18 by pharmakom | 29 comments on Hacker News.


Azeem Rafiq: What England's cricket racism scandal is all about

Azeem Rafiq says he faced years of racist abuse while playing for Yorkshire Cricket Club.

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Deforestation: Which countries are still cutting down trees?

World leaders have pledged to stop and reverse deforestation. How do their records stack up?

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Why is there no good open-source LMS?

Ask HN: Why is there no good open-source LMS?
27 by seestraw | 11 comments on Hacker News.
I want to start a teaching business. I'm struggling to find good open-source software on which I can start building my platform. The state-of-the-art seems to be Moodle or Canvas which are designed for universities - they use archaic UI and features. Is there something where I can host an online course, also have live classes and perhaps add on features like a community for students, assignments, etc? The only options I am seeing are things like Kajabi and Teachable which are very restrictive in their feature set, and not customizable. Anyone running an edtech company here? What do you use? Or do you build everything custom?

New top story on Hacker News: My Sammelband has Frisket-Bite (2017)

My Sammelband has Frisket-Bite (2017)
6 by mighty-fine | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges

Days after it imposed a lockdown on the unvaccinated, it announces a full lockdown from Monday.

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Six million Sky routers had serious security flaw

The issue, which could have let hackers take over home networks, took 18 months to fix, researchers say.

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Thursday 18 November 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Demystifying OpenZFS 2.0

Demystifying OpenZFS 2.0
4 by vermaden | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: German state planning to switch 25,000 PCs to LibreOffice

German state planning to switch 25,000 PCs to LibreOffice
24 by jrepinc | 10 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: What does microblogging give you that forums didn't?

What does microblogging give you that forums didn't?
14 by dredmorbius | 7 comments on Hacker News.


HS2 Leeds link cut amid promise to transform rail

A key leg of the high-speed rail line is axed but government says upgrades will improve services.

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Zephaniah McLeod: Birmingham stabbing spree killer sentenced

Zephaniah McLeod killed Jacob Billington in his deadly attack in Birmingham in September 2020.

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Boris Johnson: The prime minister's claims fact-checked

Boris Johnson faced Prime Minister's Questions and a committee of MPs.

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New top story on Hacker News: AtoB (YC S20) is building Stripe for Transportation and hiring eng managers

AtoB (YC S20) is building Stripe for Transportation and hiring eng managers
1 by harshitaisanerd | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Various ways to include comments on your static site

Various ways to include comments on your static site
23 by darekkay | 5 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What are you using for public documentation these days?

Ask HN: What are you using for public documentation these days?
14 by vital101 | 12 comments on Hacker News.
On a new side project I'm working on I need to have a fair amount of documentation for usage, implementation, options, etc. In the past I've used https://docsify.js.org hosted on Vercel, but I was curious if there is anything else out there people like. Looking for free or paid options. So long has I can host on a subdomain I'm indifferent. Thanks!

New top story on Hacker News: IRCv3 spec round-up 2021

IRCv3 spec round-up 2021
55 by buovjaga | 7 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Five mysteries the Standard Model can’t explain

Five mysteries the Standard Model can’t explain
19 by jc_811 | 10 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Freedom is not a goal, but a direction

Freedom is not a goal, but a direction
3 by mef51 | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Dawn Sturgess public inquiry to be held into Novichok death

Home Secretary Priti Patel confirms there will be an inquiry into the 2018 death of Dawn Sturgess.

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University of Warwick stabbing: Two arrested on attempted murder charge

Students are evacuated from the halls of residence after the stabbing on Wednesday evening.

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Post Office scandal: 'It’s been a strange 15 years'

Six more former subpostmasters have their convictions overturned in the Horizon IT scandal.

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Travis Scott and Astroworld organisers sued for $750m

The rapper and festival organisers are sued by more than 125 people caught up in the deadly crush.

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Birmingham couple reunited with Big Ginge after 10 years

Owners Colin Clayton and Eva Bellamy say they have no idea where he has spent the last decade.

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Ebony Rainford-Brent reveals racist hate letter

Former England cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent reveals she has received a racist hate letter telling her to "leave our country".

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New top story on Hacker News: An Iconic Line: Claude Mellan’s the Sudarium of Saint Veronica (1649)

An Iconic Line: Claude Mellan’s the Sudarium of Saint Veronica (1649)
3 by prismatic | 0 comments on Hacker News.


First long-acting injection for HIV approved

England's drugs watchdog says it is as effective as daily pills, without the burden of taking them.

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Vietnam: Police summon noodle seller over Salt Bae parody

The Vietnamese man filmed himself flamboyantly seasoning noodles and called himself spring onion bae.

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Azeem Rafiq: What England's cricket racism scandal is all about

Azeem Rafiq says he faced years of racist abuse while playing for Yorkshire Cricket Club.

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Melbourne Ashes Test and Australian Open tennis at full capacity after easing of restrictions

England's Test match against Australia in Melbourne and next year's Australian Open tennis tournament will welcome full crowds after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the state of Victoria.

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Wednesday 17 November 2021

Britney Spears discusses life after conservatorship

Britney Spears says she is enjoying new found freedoms, and thanks her fans.

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Ottoman atlas found in Northamptonshire smashes auction estimate

The auction house says the 1804 Ottoman atlas was the first printed in the Islamic world.

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New top story on Hacker News: The most influential man on the internet

The most influential man on the internet
4 by adrian_mrd | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Liverpool bomb: Church of England 'not aware' of link between asylum abuse and conversion

The Liverpool bomber - a Christian convert - made failed attempts at asylum, the BBC has been told.

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Overdue book returned 73 years late to Fife library

Stately Timber by Rupert Hughes should have been handed back to Dunfermline's Central Library in 1948.

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New top story on Hacker News: Reflect (YC S20) Is Hiring a Full-Stack Software Engineer

Reflect (YC S20) Is Hiring a Full-Stack Software Engineer
1 by fitzn | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Firefox Relay

Firefox Relay
6 by blacktulip | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Learn RegEx step by step, from zero to advanced

Learn RegEx step by step, from zero to advanced
6 by aykutkardas | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Insulate Britain protesters jailed for defying road blockade ban

Insulate Britain admitted flouting a ban on protests on the M25 at the High Court.

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Lorna Middleton jailed for husband 'revenge' murder

Lorna Middleton stabbed her husband in the heart after a row at their home in Clydebank.

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Channel Four to find Scottish family for Gogglebox

A casting team is searching for a new family for the TV programme after complaints about a lack of Scots.

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Peak District photographer chuffed with 'man on the Moon' shot

The mystery subject is thanked for being "in the right place at the right time".

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What is the fastest way to ramp up on DevOps, k8 and GCP?

Ask HN: What is the fastest way to ramp up on DevOps, k8 and GCP?
12 by epimetheus2 | 6 comments on Hacker News.
I have a limited time and need to quickly ramp up on these skills. I need hands-on experience as that's how I learn best. What would be your go-to resource/workshop for that? Is there some standard "here are existing 10 services and in this guide we'll go through deploying them, securing them, installing service mesh, provisioning database..." kind of thing?

New top story on Hacker News: Microsoft Calls Firefox’s Browser Workaround “Improper,” Will Block It

Microsoft Calls Firefox’s Browser Workaround “Improper,” Will Block It
45 by Vinnl | 20 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Embracing Open Data with Elixir at Ministry of Ecological Transition in France

Embracing Open Data with Elixir at Ministry of Ecological Transition in France
5 by thibaut_barrere | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Liverpool bomber planning attack since April

Liverpool bomber Emad Al Swealmeen began making purchases for his attack in April, counter terror police believe

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Decathlon halts canoe sales to curb English Channel migrant crossings

Decathlon's decision comes after a sharp rise in attempts to reach the UK from northern France.

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TikTok takes extra steps to curb dangerous challenges

The company has also highlighted the negative impact of online hoaxes.

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New top story on Hacker News: Upcoming/proposed breaking changes to Haskell

Upcoming/proposed breaking changes to Haskell
3 by todsacerdoti | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The Trouble with Platforms

The Trouble with Platforms
4 by dme1 | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK

The online giant says high Visa fees mean it won't process credit card transactions from 19 January.

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor dances to the travel news

Sophie Ellis-Bextor dances to the travel news, as part of her 24-hour dance challenge for BBC Children In Need.

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What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up?

The latest figures show the cost of living rose by 4.2% in October, its highest rate in almost 10 years.

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Tuesday 16 November 2021

Yvonne Fletcher shooting: Libyan close to Gaddafi found jointly liable for killing of PC

PC Fletcher was killed outside the Libyan Embassy in 1984 during a protest by anti-Gaddafi activists.

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Poland border crisis: Migrants tear-gassed trying to cross from Belarus

Poland's defence ministry says migrants were throwing stones and trying to destroy a border fence.

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Workers call the shots as job vacancies boom

Vacancies hit a fresh record high in October, forcing employers to offer more to attract new recruits.

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The Snowman: BBC pulls Christmas radio special after composer's complaint

Composer Howard Blake said the new arrangement of his famous score would have sounded "silly".

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: “HN” for Sysadmins?

Ask HN: “HN” for Sysadmins?
20 by justusthane | 15 comments on Hacker News.
I absolutely love HN, but obviously it’s focused on webdev, startups, and programming. As a sysadmin, the majority of the content isn’t relevant to me professionally. Fellow sysadmins: what’s your favorite alternative to HN?

New top story on Hacker News: Why isn’t British ‘sleaze’ called what it is?

Why isn’t British ‘sleaze’ called what it is?
8 by mooreds | 6 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Hackerrank DMCA Notice

Hackerrank DMCA Notice
110 by captn3m0 | 70 comments on Hacker News.


From John O'Groats to Land's End in world's smallest car

Alex Orchin expects to take to two to three weeks to travel from John O'Groats to Land's End.

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New top story on Hacker News: Hera (YC S21) is hiring a front-end engineer – $60K-$90K andequity – Remote UTC+-3

Hera (YC S21) is hiring a front-end engineer – $60K-$90K andequity – Remote UTC+-3
1 by brunovegreville | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: When Did Computer Science Theory Get So Hard?

When Did Computer Science Theory Get So Hard?
3 by furcyd | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Benjamin Mendy: Manchester City footballer charged with two further rapes

The footballer, who previously faced four counts of rape, is summonsed over two more offences.

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Brighton student 'degraded and disgusted' by stalker asking for sex

Reanna Burns says she was followed by a man who later asked her if she would have sex for £100.

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Bale out of Wales' World Cup qualifier against Belgium

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has not been included in Wales' squad for Tuesday's final World Cup group match against Belgium.

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New top story on Hacker News: ZX Spectrum developer Bernie Drummond has died

ZX Spectrum developer Bernie Drummond has died
3 by grunthos | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Multicore OCaml: October 2021

Multicore OCaml: October 2021
2 by d3nj4l | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Letting users tick (select) a ‘none’ checkbox

Letting users tick (select) a ‘none’ checkbox
20 by open-source-ux | 4 comments on Hacker News.


Azeem Rafiq: English cricket is 'institutionally' racist says former Yorkshire player

English cricket is "institutionally" racist, says former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq.

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Derby facing relegation after being handed further points deduction

Derby County are docked nine points for breaching accounting rules, leaving them facing the prospect of Championship relegation.

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New top story on Hacker News: 1632 by Eric Flint

1632 by Eric Flint
4 by mikewarot | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Python: Please stop screwing over Linux distros

Python: Please stop screwing over Linux distros
24 by vitplister | 4 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Caffeine, minimum viable back end for prototyping

Show HN: Caffeine, minimum viable back end for prototyping
45 by aw4y | 13 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Interactive Gradient Descent Demo

Interactive Gradient Descent Demo
6 by skzv | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Australia outback rescue: Family safe after stranded for four days

The couple and two children became stranded when their campervan got bogged down in mud.

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Monday 15 November 2021

New top story on Hacker News: macOS Monterey's new network quality tool is surprisingly good

macOS Monterey's new network quality tool is surprisingly good
85 by danpetrov | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Simple silicon coating solves long-standing optical challenge

Simple silicon coating solves long-standing optical challenge
14 by thedday | 7 comments on Hacker News.


HS2 rail extension to Leeds set to be scrapped

Plans to extend the eastern leg of the high speed network will be ditched in favour of new shorter links.

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Shell plans to move headquarters to the UK

The oil giant will shift its tax residence from the Netherlands to the UK and its boss will relocate.

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Dunston footballer Phil Turnbull attempts to fix failed floodlights

Midfielder Phil Turnbull, who is a cable jointer, tries to repair the lights at an FA Trophy match.

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New top story on Hacker News: Poll Everywhere (YC S08) Is Hiring QA Automation Engineer

Poll Everywhere (YC S08) Is Hiring QA Automation Engineer
1 by bradgessler | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Assume Everyone Is Stupid, Lazy and Possibly Insane (Including You)

Assume Everyone Is Stupid, Lazy and Possibly Insane (Including You)
6 by yarapavan | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: OAuth with Cloudflare Workers on a Statically Generated Site

OAuth with Cloudflare Workers on a Statically Generated Site
28 by vonadz | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Liverpool Women's Hospital explosion declared a terror incident

A taxi exploded and burst into flames outside Liverpool Women's Hospital on Remembrance Sunday.

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Rashid supports Rafiq's allegation Vaughan made racist comment

England bowler Adil Rashid is the third player to say he heard Michael Vaughan make a racist comment to a group of Asian cricketers.

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New top story on Hacker News: Bird flew from Alaska to Australia non-stop, 8,100 miles in 239 hours

Bird flew from Alaska to Australia non-stop, 8,100 miles in 239 hours
69 by mcenedella | 36 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Fun with PostGIS: Mandelbrot set, game of life, and more

Fun with PostGIS: Mandelbrot set, game of life, and more
12 by lukaseder | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Too Big to Sail: How a Legal Revolution Clogged Our Ports

Too Big to Sail: How a Legal Revolution Clogged Our Ports
15 by rsj_hn | 3 comments on Hacker News.


Danny Fenster: US journalist freed from Myanmar jail

Danny Fenster will be allowed to leave the country just days after getting an 11-year sentence.

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Sarah Benford: New search in Kettering for teen missing since 2000

Fourteen-year-old Sarah Benford was last seen after absconding from a care home.

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Australian women sue over Qatar airport strip-searches

They are seeking damages after being forced into examinations at Doha airport last year.

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New top story on Hacker News: Flexible Monocopter Drone Can Be Completely Rolled Up

Flexible Monocopter Drone Can Be Completely Rolled Up
12 by YeGoblynQueenne | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Sourcehut’s Third Year

Sourcehut’s Third Year
20 by daenney | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: If software companies ran the country (1987)

If software companies ran the country (1987)
4 by dredmorbius | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Liverpool Women’s Hospital explosion: 'Heroic efforts' of taxi driver praised

An "awful disaster" could have been prevented due to the taxi driver's brave actions, says mayor.

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Covid booster doses to be offered to over 40s

Also, 16 and 17 year olds should get a second dose of vaccine according to official UK advice.

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Covid: Austria introduces lockdown for unvaccinated

Some two million people are told to stay at home amid growing pressure on hospitals as cases surge.

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Federer unlikely to play Australian Open, says coach Ljubicic

Roger Federer is set to miss January's Australian Open but is not planning to retire from tennis at the moment, says his coach.

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Sunday 14 November 2021

Essex: Former player Zoheb Sharif makes racism allegations dating back to 2001

Former Essex player Zoheb Sharif makes allegations of racism relating to his time at the club between 2001 and 2004.

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Van Bronckhorst holds talks over Rangers job

Rangers hold positive talks with Giovanni van Bronckhorst in London as they look to appoint Steven Gerrard's successor as manager.

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New top story on Hacker News: Sweden no longer stands out in pandemic, says architect of ‘no lockdown’ policy

Sweden no longer stands out in pandemic, says architect of ‘no lockdown’ policy
14 by mrfusion | 9 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Red Herring

Red Herring
3 by hkc | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Data-Oriented Architecture (2020)

Data-Oriented Architecture (2020)
11 by mooreds | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Embedding the F# Compiler

Embedding the F# Compiler
13 by kkdaemas | 0 comments on Hacker News.


'Derailment' at Wolverhampton causes disruption

National Rail says trains may be cancelled or diverted until the end of the day.

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New top story on Hacker News: OneSignal (YC S11) is hiring engineers to work on messaging: Push, SMS, & Email

OneSignal (YC S11) is hiring engineers to work on messaging: Push, SMS, & Email
1 by gdeglin | 0 comments on Hacker News.


COP26: China and India must explain themselves, says Sharma

Alok Sharma says Glasgow Climate Pact is historic but China and India have to explain themselves.

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US bank robber identified after decades-long hunt

Ted Conrad disappeared with $1.7 million after pulling off a bizarre heist more than 50 years ago.

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Channel Tunnel: Cocaine haul found in shipment of onion rings

A man appears in court accused of smuggling drugs with an estimated value of £33m.

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Bart Simpson graffiti appears following Kidderminster speed camera 'moon'

The street art is on the wall of a subway in Darrell Meekcom's home town.

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'Andy Farrell's Ireland touch the sky after All Blacks win but ultimate vindication must wait'

Ireland's win over New Zealand must be the start of something as Andy Farrell's Ireland announce themselves as a potential force.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Video Game Soda Machine Project

The Video Game Soda Machine Project
9 by ecliptik | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Remembrance Sunday: Nation to fall silent to remember the war dead

Services see the return of pre-pandemic crowds, after events were scaled back last year.

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Eight murder arrests as fatal stabbing Nottingham victim named

Police say eight people have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

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New top story on Hacker News: Holding back tears, the COP26 president says he is “deeply sorry”

Holding back tears, the COP26 president says he is “deeply sorry”
5 by martingoodson | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The Kingsway Basic License

The Kingsway Basic License
5 by feross | 0 comments on Hacker News.


The Queen to miss Remembrance Sunday service

The monarch is "disappointed" not to attend the event after spraining her back, the palace says.

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Robert Bradford: 'Find the killers of MP and my brother'

Belfast man describes 40-year search for justice after IRA double murder in November 1981.

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Brentford stabbing: Man charged with murder and attempted murder

Ali Abucar Ali, 20, died from his stab wounds while an 82-year-old woman remains in hospital.

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Gallagher gets first England call-up as five miss out on Monday's World Cup qualifier

Crystal Palace midfielder Conor Gallagher is called into the senior England team for the first time as five players are ruled out of the San Marino trip.

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Celtic defender Ralston given first Scotland call-up

Celtic right-back Anthony Ralston is called into the Scotland squad for Monday's World Cup qualifier against Denmark.

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Saturday 13 November 2021

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband ending hunger strike after 21 days

The husband of Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ends his hunger strike outside the Foreign Office.

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Warner, pressure and the toss - where T20 World Cup final will be won and lost

T20 World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite on the key contests that will decide whether New Zealand and Australia triumph in Sunday's final.

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New top story on Hacker News: Restic: Backups Done Right

Restic: Backups Done Right
3 by IceWreck | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Microsoft Goes Deep on Java with JCP Membership

Microsoft Goes Deep on Java with JCP Membership
4 by kiyanwang | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Doom’s creator goes after “Doomscroll

Doom’s creator goes after “Doomscroll
6 by chha | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: FBI email infrastructure has been compromised and is being used to send emails

FBI email infrastructure has been compromised and is being used to send emails
48 by Sami_Lehtinen | 3 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Bodley's transformation of Oxford’s library

Bodley's transformation of Oxford’s library
3 by colluder | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Sara Duterte: Daughter of Philippines leader runs for vice-president

Sara Duterte will run alongside the son of the country's former dictator, Ferdinand Marcos.

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BBC weatherman Owain Wyn Evans' drumathon raises £2m

Owain Wyn Evans says his "hands held up OK" during his 24-hour challenge for BBC Children in Need.

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Kendal Covid conspiracy brothers jailed for buying pistol

Harry and Ashley Wilson, from Kendal, believe the Covid jab turns people into "unthinking beings".

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New top story on Hacker News: Release (YC W20) Is Hiring a Director of Product Management

Release (YC W20) Is Hiring a Director of Product Management
1 by erik_landerholm | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Norwich City: Dean Smith set to be appointed as head coach

Dean Smith is set to become the new Norwich City head coach, with an announcement expected on Sunday or Monday.

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Covid: 'No reason' not to give boosters to under-50s

Prof Neil Ferguson says giving booster jabs to younger age groups would drive down transmission levels.

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Brentford stabbing: Man killed and elderly woman in critical condition

A man, believed to be in his 20s, and a woman in her 80s have been attacked in Brentford.

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'I could have been a racist killer'

As a teenager, Mike was an armed and angry US Nazi. Looking back, he fears he came close to murder.

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Northern Ireland: 'I've never had a better feeling' - Dale Taylor, 17, reflects on NI debut

Seventeen-year-old striker Dale Taylor says it was a dream come true to make his debut for Northern Ireland in the 1-0 win over Lithuania at Windsor Park.

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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Nestly – a simple nested time tracker

Show HN: Nestly – a simple nested time tracker
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Survey criticised for asking children if they are fat

Holly Rhys-Ellis, who had an eating disorder when she was 11, says such questions are unhelpful.

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Edinburgh heritage group worried over outdoor eating areas

The Cockburn Association says it fears temporary structures for outdoor eating in Edinburgh could be made permanent.

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Grabarz upgraded to London 2012 silver after Ukhov stripped of gold

Britain's Robbie Grabarz is awarded an Olympic high jumping silver medal as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reallocate results because of doping cases.

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Impressive Northern Ireland beat Lithuania to go third

Northern Ireland moved back up into third in their World Cup qualifying table with a comfortable and much-needed 1-0 home win over Lithuania.

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BBC New Voices 2021: Do you want to be a sports commentator?

If you have a passion for sport and love talking about it then you should apply for the BBC's New Voices 2021 scheme.

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Friday 12 November 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Fifty percent of Facebook Messenger’s total voice traffic comes from Cambodia

Fifty percent of Facebook Messenger’s total voice traffic comes from Cambodia
23 by killing_time | 6 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Lithium Metal Batteries with High Concentration Electrolytes to Power the Future

Lithium Metal Batteries with High Concentration Electrolytes to Power the Future
5 by rustoo | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Google: Auto-translated content not indexed

Google: Auto-translated content not indexed
11 by luxpir | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Webamp IPFS media player; sample hash included;)

Webamp IPFS media player; sample hash included;)
29 by bertify | 16 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Recursive Image Rotation

Recursive Image Rotation
15 by tosh | 9 comments on Hacker News.


Grenfell Tower: Builders 'gaming system' to avoid fire safety rules

Hundreds of new buildings are being deliberately designed to avoid fire safety rules, LFB says.

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Heysham fire: Student who murdered grandmother jailed

Tiernan Darnton, 21, must spend a minimum of 15 years in jail for murdering his step-grandma.

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Michael Gove's plan to end levelling-up confusion

Michael Gove is in charge of delivering Boris Johnson's flagship policy - here is what he plans to do.

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New top story on Hacker News: London's Thames, once biologically dead, has been coming back to life

London's Thames, once biologically dead, has been coming back to life
10 by pseudolus | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: You Are the Object of a Secret Extraction Operation

You Are the Object of a Secret Extraction Operation
5 by perihelions | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Try charging on the right and not on the left

Try charging on the right and not on the left
17 by spectaclepiece | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Tips for Making a Popular Open-Source Project in 2021 [Ultimate Guide]

Tips for Making a Popular Open-Source Project in 2021 [Ultimate Guide]
13 by makerdiety | 4 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: A 100LOC C impl of memset, that is faster than glibc's

A 100LOC C impl of memset, that is faster than glibc's
6 by Q26124 | 0 comments on Hacker News.


AstraZeneca to take profits from Covid vaccine

The drugs giant signs new deals, but poorer countries will continue to get the vaccine at cost price.

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Royal Opera House's Liam Scarlett 'humiliated' by sexual misconduct claims

An inquest hears a Royal Opera House dancer felt "humiliated" by sexual misconduct allegations.

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Caerphilly dog attack: Inquest opens into Jack Lis death

Jack Lis, 10, died from "severe injuries to the head and neck", an inquest hears.

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Ron Flowers: Former England international and 1966 squad member dies at 87

Former England midfielder Ron Flowers, a non-playing member of Sir Alf Ramsey's squad which won the 1966 World Cup, dies at 87.

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New top story on Hacker News: Google Outage in Europe

Google Outage in Europe
8 by vanburen | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Incident Affecting Google Cloud Infrastructure Components

Incident Affecting Google Cloud Infrastructure Components
7 by drimphgol | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: M1 Pro 14“ MacBook Pro Running KDE Plasma 5 on Arch Linux ARM

M1 Pro 14“ MacBook Pro Running KDE Plasma 5 on Arch Linux ARM
31 by nixcraft | 10 comments on Hacker News.


Women warned home working may harm their careers

Bank of England economist Catherine Mann says mothers could be particularly vulnerable.

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COP26: Flooding lessons from Hull, a city below sea level

Hull has been at COP26 to share its innovative approach to tackling flood threats with the world.

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