Alex, a 13-year-old in a high-risk environment, faces a future of poverty and health struggles, yet remains optimistic. Researchers track kids like Alex, showing childhood adversity significantly impacts adult life.

The article announces the latest Descent 3 source code release with a '1.5' patch, now missing proprietary media libraries. The author seeks help for maintenance and expresses eagerness to see community contributions.

The article discusses the Etak Navigator, the first practical vehicle navigation system, which introduced augmented dead reckoning and a moving map display without relying on GPS. It highlights Etak's innovations like geocoding and the challenges of creating digital maps before the advent of modern storage media.

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NPR senior editor Uri Berliner criticized the network's progressive bias and was formally reprimanded; the controversy sparked internal reviews and debates over NPR's journalistic standards and diversity of viewpoints. Katherine Maher, NPR's new CEO, defended the network's independence amidst scrutiny of her past social media posts.

The article discusses the importance of a comprehensive weather data warehouse for analyzing climate change and details the author's efforts to load historical weather data into a PostgreSQL database using TimescaleDB and PostGIS for efficient querying. Despite initial slow data loading processes, the author explores various methods to improve insertion speeds into the database, concluding ...

With BTFS, you can mount any .torrent file or magnet link and then use it as any read-only directory in your file tree. The contents of the files will be downloaded on-demand as they are read by applications. Tools like ls, cat and cp works as expected. Applications like vlc and mplayer can also work without changes.

The article compares the internet's current centralized and extractive state to a monoculture forest, highlighting the dangers of simplifying complex systems. It advocates for "rewilding" the internet, drawing on ecological restoration principles to foster diversity and resilience.

Hono is an ultrafast web framework compatible with multiple JavaScript runtimes and has a lightweight preset under 13kB with zero dependencies. It supports built-in, custom, and third-party middleware, enabling the same code to run on various platforms.

The article discusses Yilei Chen's new e-print on quantum algorithms for lattice problems, which could impact post-quantum cryptographic schemes if validated. It highlights the cryptography community's efforts to develop quantum-resistant encryption despite the current non-existence of powerful quantum computers.

The article compares the current ebook and audiobook marketplaces to early illegal streaming sites, noting the difficulty in finding genuine content among SEO-optimized titles and misinformation. It also describes the "grift" of producing low-quality ebooks for profit, highlighting the rise of AI-assisted publishing and unethical practices in self-publishing courses.

The article explains Vision Transformers (ViTs), which apply NLP transformer architecture to image data for classification, detailing the process from data preparation to model training. It provides a visual guide to understanding ViTs, including patch embedding, attention mechanisms, and training using cross-entropy loss.

usbredir is a protocol and software for redirecting USB device traffic over a network, independent of Spice but often used with it. It requires specific USB controllers in the virtual machine and supports simultaneous redirection of multiple devices.

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The author expresses a deep appreciation for Redis, highlighting its reliability, efficiency, and developer-friendly nature. However, recent licensing changes have led to forks and uncertainty, causing concern about its future use and community involvement.

Firefox enhances streaming with AV1 codec support and introduces phased feature rollouts for user feedback and bug fixes. New tab management tools, address autofill, proactive download blocking, and URL clipboard suggestions improve user experience.

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The article discusses a systematic approach to achieving product-market fit (PMF) for sales-led B2B startups, developed from the experiences of iconic enterprise founders. It introduces an intensive 14-week program designed to help founders navigate the complexities of PMF with tactical sessions and expert guidance.

The article discusses the potential shift of traditional exchanges like NYSE to cloud-based solutions, comparing the setup and latency challenges faced by high-frequency trading (HFT) firms with the flexibility and lower costs that cloud services offer to smaller traders. It highlights how HFTs' competitive edge from hardware in proximity to exchanges could be diminished if trading moves to the cloud.

NASA confirmed debris from ISS crashed into a Florida home; it was a stanchion from cargo pallet batteries. An investigation will analyze why it didn't burn up in the atmosphere as expected.

AMD extends its Ryzen Pro series to commercial users with additional features for laptops and workstations, boasting AI-processing units (NPUs) for professional CPUs. The Pro series claims performance and battery life advantages over competitors, with 150+ ISV partnerships for AI solutions development.

The author realizes that hoarding items in RPGs and resources in life, like favors and promotions, out of fear for future scarcity, limits discovering new opportunities. They advocate for using resources strategically and boldly to progress, as life and social capital are not single-use but may have a cooldown.

A former Tesla engineer, Cristina Balan, seeks a public apology from Elon Musk after a decade-long legal battle over her dismissal following safety concerns she raised. Balan, who is fighting cancer and striving to clear her name for her son, claims Tesla accused her of embezzlement without proof.

David Lynch has curated an exhibition named 'Interiors by David Lynch. A Thinking Room' for Salone del Mobile 2024, featuring installations with cinematic elements. The exhibition reflects his new venture into furniture design, distinct from his film career.

Megalodon, an advanced neural architecture, offers efficient sequence modeling with unlimited context, outperforming Llama2 with better efficiency and training loss. It builds upon Mega with enhancements like CEMA and a two-hop residual configuration.

The article discusses the surge in gambling options in the U.S., from traditional casinos to online betting and financial gambles like meme stocks and crypto, with young men being the primary participants. It highlights concerns over the normalization of gambling, its risks, and the lack of regulatory safeguards.

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A Michigan high school athlete was catfished and extorted for money after sharing a nude photo with someone he believed was a girl; the escalating scam led to his suicide. The FBI has seen a surge in such sextortion cases, with social media enabling rapid targeting of teens for financial gain, resulting in numerous suicides.

Oso introduces Distributed Authorization, allowing authorization decisions without syncing data to Oso Cloud, solving a key problem of data burden in authorization services. The new model centralizes logic and distributes question evaluation, enhancing performance and simplifying integration.

Stephen McAdams, an expert on timbre, illustrates its critical role in music, using Wagner's Parsifal to exemplify how timbre creates tension. The article also explores how timbre's complexity and lack of a clear lexicon have led to its undervaluation in music research and theory.

California's main grid saw renewables like wind, solar, and hydro surpass 100% of its demand for 30 days recently, signaling a shift towards consistent clean energy use. Professor Mark Z. Jacobson highlights this trend as the new norm, with expectations of increasing percentages annually.

Some PC gamers prefer CRT monitors for their instant response and lack of motion blur, despite their age and bulk. Acquiring and maintaining a CRT like the Sony GDM-FW900 for modern gaming is challenging but offers unique benefits over LCDs.

The article explains how SPAN elements can be styled using inline CSS to create bold, italicized, or table-like structures and how they handle newline characters. It also shows how SPANs can be made interactive with contenteditable attributes and inline event handlers for actions like fetching data or updating content.

The author expresses concern that the internet is filled with low-quality AI-generated content, misleading search engines to equate recency with relevance. They suggest creating a public snapshot of the web to serve as a benchmark for evaluating information sources.

Oolite expansion packs, created by the community without official endorsement, come in OXZ and OXP formats, with the former being modern and auto-installable. Users should read about expansions before installing and report issues in the forum.

The article analyzes Intel's Meteor Lake iGPU, highlighting its raytracing capabilities derived from the Xe-HPG architecture, and compares its approach to AMD's RDNA 3, noting differences in handling raytracing processes. Intel's raytracing implementation uses fixed function hardware for traversal, while AMD manages the entire ray within a shader program.

The article introduces 'imgcatr', a CLI tool for displaying images with customizable features like output format and size. It's an improved version of 'termimage', with updates like clap-v4 integration and new ASCII display functionality.

The article discusses the inefficiencies and conflicts of interest within the U.S. organ donation system, highlighting a 25% waste rate for donated kidneys and the monopoly of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). Advocates Jennifer Erickson and Greg Segal have pushed for reforms, leading to bipartisan Congressional support and legislation to improve organ donation rates and transparency.

The article introduces ResearchAgent, an AI tool designed to boost scientific research by generating and refining research ideas using a vast academic knowledge base. It's validated experimentally, showing its ability to produce innovative and coherent research concepts.

The article discusses the legal challenges of using computer-generated evidence in court, highlighting the Law Commission's view that such evidence should be presumed reliable unless proven otherwise. This change aimed to alleviate the burden of proof, but has been criticized as unsafe due to potential software bugs.

JDK 23 introduces Vector API and Stream Gatherers enhancements, aiming for optimal CPU performance and more expressive stream operations. It also previews primitive types in patterns, aiming for safer and more flexible coding.

Amazon's job creation at its Northern Virginia HQ2 lags, with a reduction in workforce last year, affecting potential state subsidies. Despite this, the company maintains its long-term commitment to creating 25,000 jobs at the site.

The article discusses the user-configurable option system of Firefox's new Proton design, which replaces the old Photon design, and introduces Lepton as a customizable light theme layer. It also provides installation instructions and acknowledges contributors.

The article explains how to implement 'Login with Google' on a website using OAuth, TypeScript, and Express, providing a step-by-step guide and code samples on GitHub. It covers creating an OAuth client, handling user consent, exchanging codes for tokens, and securely managing user data.

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In the years after World War Two, neutral Sweden embarked on an ambitious plan – build its own atomic bomb.

Astronomers found the massive stellar black hole BH3, 33 times the sun's mass, in the Milky Way, revealed by its gravitational pull on an orbiting star. This unexpected discovery, made via the Gaia mission, is crucial for understanding the link between stellar and gravitational wave-detected black holes.

Hong Kong customs intercepted a record gold smuggling attempt worth $10 million, concealed within air compressors painted to evade detection. The 31-year-old suspect, potentially facing seven years in prison, aimed to dodge Japan's import tariff.

Tvix is a new, modular take on the Nix package manager, designed for flexibility and open-sourced under GPLv3 by TVL. It includes components like a Nix HTTP Binary Cache interface and a Rust library for C++ Nix compatibility.

The US Senate is set to vote on the RISAA, which could expand government surveillance by redefining businesses that must eavesdrop without warrants. Critics argue the bill could lead to widespread spying on Americans' communications by a broad range of businesses.

United Airlines suffered a $200 million loss in Q1 due to the grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after a safety incident, impacting profitability and operations, with Boeing's delivery shortfalls leading United to lease Airbus A321neos as alternatives. Despite the issues, United's adjusted loss improved from the previous year, with a revenue increase and passenger miles up 9%.

Overture Maps Foundation announced the Beta release of its global open map dataset, with expectations of a stable, production-ready format by summer 2024. Members like Meta and Microsoft are already integrating this data into their mapping services, enhancing interoperability and extensibility.

FCC's draft net neutrality rules, mirroring Obama-era policies, face criticism for not banning "positive" discrimination, potentially leading to 5G fast lanes without charging app providers. Critics, including a Stanford professor, fear this could result in ISPs offering pricier plans for enhanced content like games or streaming.

The article discusses the pitfalls of startups investing in on-demand prototypes without understanding the customer's buying process, leading to wasted resources. It suggests using cancelable purchase orders to gauge serious interest and learn the customer's end-to-end approval process.

The article suggests that AT&T's DNS Error Assist setting functions contrary to its description, hijacking unknown domains when turned off. It also highlights persistent issues with local DNS resolution and recommends using a personal router for reliability.

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This repository holds the latest code of the Geiss Screensaver and Winamp plug-in; for general information about Geiss please see: # cmake -G "Visual Studio 17 2022" -A Win32 -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=RelWithDebInfo . # cmake --build .

Seismologists report the San Andreas Fault near Parkfield shows no immediate signs of an earthquake, despite a pattern of quakes every 22 years. Their research indicates other factors could lead to a quake, but with low confidence in predictions, they advise waiting and observing.

The article critiques Bloomberg's claim of racial bias in ChatGPT, revealing no statistical significance in bias after re-analysis. It further discusses ChatGPT's overemphasis on pedigree, disadvantaging non-traditional candidates, similar to human recruiters.

Microsoft faced no repercussions despite security breaches and continued reliance by the US government. A report criticized Microsoft's security culture and called for an overhaul, highlighting the company's significant role in US cyberdefense.

Iran retaliated against Israel for the killing of a military commander with a large-scale attack, which was largely thwarted by multinational defense efforts. The article discusses the evolution and effectiveness of missile defense technology, challenging previous skepticism about its feasibility.

UC Riverside scientists have developed a universal RNA-based vaccine effective against all virus strains and safe for all, including babies and the immunocompromised. The vaccine targets a common viral genome part, eliminating the need for multiple shots, and has shown efficacy in mice.

The article reflects the author's journey in understanding IPv6, revealing it as more than a solution to IPv4's address limitations, with unique features like simpler user-facing addresses and no need for NAT. It also delves into IPv6's security aspects, like the potential for device fingerprinting and the use of temporary addresses for privacy.

The RICE treatment (rest, ice, compression, elevation) for soft tissue injuries, once popularized by Dr. Gabe Mirkin, is no longer recommended due to its potential to delay healing by inhibiting inflammation. Current practices favor early mobilization and protocols like PEACE & LOVE, emphasizing protection and movement over ice and complete rest.

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Japan is set to become the world's third-largest defence spender, signaling the end of its postwar pacifism as it upgrades warships and aligns more closely with the US against rising threats. The transformation, including the refitting of warships for fighter jets, comes amid regional tensions and a global shift in military dynamics.

The UK's Ministry of Justice declares creating sexually explicit deepfake images a crime, punishable by unlimited fines or jail. The offence, part of the Online Safety Act, seeks to combat AI-facilitated sexual image abuse.

This wiki contains information on debugging ports and software running on several of Amazon's Echo devices. Each device has its own separate page. You can find links to each device below. Special thanks goes out to all the contributors and independent researchers who helped get this project going!

We’re on a journey to advance and democratize artificial intelligence through open source and open science.

There was shock as the 17th Century building's iconic dragon spire collapsed in the fire.

The article discusses the inherent complexity of concurrent systems, noting that they can exist in numerous states, making them difficult to model and prone to errors. It suggests that reducing the state space is key to managing concurrency effectively.

When this was published in late October it struck me as deeply weird that Time would give an award to a product that was, at the time of publication, over five months away from actually shipping. And now that it has shipped, and appears poised to go down in history as an Edsel-like infamous bomb, it seems even more weird. But in this case the footnote seemingly explains it:

Cybertruck owners report a potentially dangerous accelerator pedal defect, causing unintended acceleration, with Tesla silent on the issue amidst delivery delays. Comparisons are drawn to Toyota's 2010 recall, as Tesla faces reliability concerns with multiple Cybertruck issues reported.

Youtube Shorts Redirector Chrome Extension. Contribute to adamenger/youtube-shorts-redirector development by creating an account on GitHub.

Microsoft is testing app ads in the Windows 11 Start Menu for some US Beta Channel Insiders, a move consistent with past ad integrations in its OS. Feedback will determine if the feature, which can be disabled, expands beyond the current limited release.

Australian scientists have developed a new metamaterial with plant-inspired lattice structures using laser 3D-printing, achieving unprecedented strength-to-weight ratios. The material's even stress distribution makes it 50% stronger than existing aerospace alloys.

NASA engineers discovered that 3% of Voyager 1's Flight Data System memory is corrupted, hindering data transmission to Earth. They are working on a software solution to bypass the damaged chip and restore the probe's functionality.

The article showcases various data visualization examples using Python, including ridgeline plots, bubble charts, and custom barplots, highlighting the versatility of plotting libraries. It invites contributions and feedback on the showcased Python charts.

The article reminisces about Winamp, a once-popular MP3 player, and its rise and fall, highlighting its innovative features and eventual mismanagement by AOL after its acquisition. Despite its pioneering role in digital music, Winamp lost its edge and is now a relic with a modest user base and revenue.

The article discusses the contention issues in concurrent queue operations due to cache line conflicts and proposes a bit-shuffling technique for efficient storage virtualization that is alignment-oblivious and improves cache utilization. It suggests a cache-oblivious traversal order by reversing index bits for optimal performance across various cache line sizes.

The My Boiler app monitors boiler performance metrics and auto-configures to emoncms feeds for data tracking. It also features options for public sharing and custom start dates for cumulative measurements.

The article discusses the problems caused by the practice of capping library versions in the Python ecosystem, arguing that setting upper version limits is harmful and not scalable. It also critiques the Poetry tool for strongly recommending version capping, which affects the entire ecosystem.

The article discusses a vulnerability (CVE-2024-3400) in Palo Alto's SSLVPN device, which was exploited due to a sophisticated bug that allowed directory traversal and command injection when telemetry was enabled. WatchTowr's analysis led to the discovery of the exploit, emphasizing the need for continuous security testing and the release of detection tools.

YouTube is intensifying actions against apps that bypass ads, which infringes on their Terms of Service and deprives creators of revenue. Users of these apps may face errors or buffering, while YouTube Premium is suggested for an ad-free experience.

NASA's Kennedy Space Center is developing Electrodynamic Dust Shield (EDS) technology to combat hazardous space dust on missions to the Moon. EDS uses electric fields to remove dust from surfaces, crucial for the success of future lunar exploration.

The US House of Representatives voted to reauthorize and expand Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, allowing warrantless surveillance and compelling service providers to turn over data. Critics argue this infringes on privacy and free speech, and the Senate's upcoming vote could further entrench these powers.

Magic's popularity is evident in modern media, and Renaissance philosophers like Ficino and Pico wrote extensively on it, viewing it as a natural phenomenon worthy of philosophical study. The article suggests that magic, blending wonder and power, has a historical role in the development of science and is a precursor to scientific thought.

The author writes code in Emacs using evil mode and often accidentally creates a new file when saving. They customized Emacs with a snippet that prevents this error, highlighting the software's flexibility.

The research by the National Youth Council of Ireland reveals that half of Ireland's youth suffer from low mental wellbeing, with young women facing more significant challenges in mental and financial health. Economic concerns and housing challenges fuel discontent and pessimism about the future among the younger generation.

Specialist cloud operators are increasingly using GPUs for AI infrastructure, with companies like CoreWeave and Lambda utilizing Nvidia GPUs, while TensorWave opts for AMD's cheaper MI300X accelerators. TensorWave plans to deploy 20,000 AMD accelerators by 2024, touting them as faster and more available than Nvidia's H100, with ambitions for high-density cooling solutions and large-scale GPU domains.

YouTube intensified its battle against ad blockers, citing their interference with creators' earnings and the platform's operation, and is pushing users towards its paid ad-free service, YouTube Premium. The crackdown follows Google's reported decline in ad revenue, suggesting a financial motive behind the enforcement of YouTube's terms of service.

Dr. Andrew Green criticizes the misrepresentation of rules for computer-generated evidence, which intimidates defendants, highlighting the concealment of Horizon system issues in secret hearings. The article discusses changes in the law that presume the accuracy of such evidence unless proven otherwise, impacting subpostmasters' prosecutions.

Railway transitioned to Google Cloud Platform but is moving to bare metal for better profit margins and reduced technical risk. They improved performance and security by shifting from direct KMS encryption to envelope encryption, reducing dependency on GCP's KMS.

A tech executive predicts the emergence of a billion-dollar AI dating app market, as some users already spend heavily on AI companions. Virtual dating platforms are evolving to offer personalized, interactive experiences, with some users developing affections for AI.

The Americas Act, a bipartisan initiative, aims to bolster U.S. ties in the Western Hemisphere through trade and investment to counter China's influence. Despite broad support, its passage in the current polarized Congress is uncertain.

The Foreign Service Institute categorizes languages based on learning difficulty for English speakers, with Romanian easier than German and Swahili easier than Polish. The FSI's practical approach is used to train diplomats, not teaching minority European languages.

Ruby 3.3.0 introduced Prism, a new parser for the Ruby language, developed through a collaboration between Shopify and Ruby contributors. Prism offers a robust, error-tolerant parser API that aims to be the definitive choice for parsing Ruby code.