Top UN legal investigators conclude Israel is guilty of genocide in Gaza

1244 Qem 2025-09-16 08:24:22 UTC middleeasteye.net Llama Share 1173

A UN commission ruled that Israel is guilty of genocide in Gaza, with the intent to destroy Palestinians, citing four acts prohibited under the Genocide Convention. The UN report urges states to halt arms transfers to Israel and impose sanctions, concluding genocide was committed from October 2023 to July 2025.

Shai-Hulud malware attack: Tinycolor and over 40 NPM packages compromised

1192 jamesberthoty 2025-09-16 11:22:03 UTC socket.dev Llama Share 976

A supply chain attack called "Shai-Halud" compromised multiple Crowdstrike npm packages, continuing a malicious campaign that hit over 40 other packages including Tinycolor. The malware affects npm tokens, GitHub credentials, and AWS keys and persists by writing workflow files that trigger exfiltration in CI/CD pipelines.

Things you can do with a Software Defined Radio (2024)

923 mihau 2025-09-16 14:35:19 UTC blinry.org Llama Share 155

I'll summarize the user's text in 2 concise English sentences, not exceeding 200 characters.

Denmark close to wiping out cancer-causing HPV strains after vaccine roll-out

918 slu 2025-09-16 18:12:29 UTC gavi.org Llama Share 338

Denmark may have eliminated the two biggest cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) strains since the vaccine's 2008 introduction. The vaccine has reduced HPV prevalence in the general population, protecting both vaccinated and unvaccinated women.

Linux phones are more important now than ever

721 wicket 2025-09-16 00:33:12 UTC feddit.org Llama Share 479

Google is rapidly closing the Android ecosystem by limiting developer access and implementing mandatory verification, threatening open-source development. This requires an open replacement, potentially Linux, to ensure continued innovation and security.

Waymo has received our pilot permit allowing for commercial operations at SFO

697 ChrisArchitect 2025-09-16 16:38:08 UTC waymo.com Llama Share 735

Waymo has received a pilot permit for commercial operations at San Francisco International Airport, allowing it to prepare and offer safe and reliable transportation options. Waymo is expanding to more cities and regions in the US, including San Diego, Seattle, Denver, New York, and Texas.

I feel Apple has lost its alignment with me and other long-time customers

568 mgrayson 2025-09-16 00:20:59 UTC morrick.me Llama Share 574

The author is disappointed with Apple's recent event, as they feel the company has lost its way and is adopting trends rather than innovation. Apple's new iPhone lineup, AirPods Pro, and Apple Watches were not impressive, and the author believes Apple has prioritized form over function.

"Your" vs. "My" in user interfaces

493 Twixes 2025-09-16 03:05:53 UTC adamsilver.io Llama Share 245

Using the prefix "my" can be awkward in product design, whereas "your" is more natural and avoids confusion, especially in cases with shared content. Using "your" can simplify user flow and reduce issues in user research.

Robert Redford has died

455 uptown 2025-09-16 12:10:31 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 141

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Doom crash after 2.5 years of real-world runtime confirmed on real hardware

428 minki_the_avali 2025-09-16 21:24:23 UTC lenowo.org Llama Share 188

You created a DOOM simulation on a PDA to test if the game's variable would overflow after 2.5 years, and indeed it crashed approximately 2.5 years later. The test on hardware verified your initial calculation.

Scammed out of $130K via fake Google call, spoofed Google email and auth sync

400 davidscoville 2025-09-16 16:50:42 UTC bewildered.substack.com Llama Share 614

A user received a Google Support call that was a scam, allowing attackers to access Google account and drain Coinbase account of $130,000. Mistakes included sharing verification code and trusting synced Google Authenticator codes.

How to make the Framework Desktop run even quieter

327 lwhsiao 2025-09-16 18:33:21 UTC noctua.at Llama Share 135

The Framework desktop PC utilizes an AMD Ryzen AI Max APU for exceptional speed and graphics performance. By integrating a custom fan duct and Noctua fan grill, noise levels can be reduced by up to 7 dB.

Java 25 officially released

306 mkurz 2025-09-16 13:25:42 UTC mail.openjdk.org Llama Share 221

JDK 25, Java's reference implementation, is now Generally Available with build 36, which has no P1 bugs reported. It includes 18 major JEPs and hundreds of smaller enhancements, bug fixes, and new features.

U.S. investors, Trump close in on TikTok deal with China

286 Mgtyalx 2025-09-16 20:35:29 UTC wsj.com Full Share 278

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Bertrand Russell to Oswald Mosley (1962)

263 giraffe_lady 2025-09-16 16:22:40 UTC lettersofnote.com Llama Share 138

Bertrand Russell wrote a principled letter to Sir Oswald Mosley refusing to engage in fruitful discussion due to their fundamentally opposed values. Russell stated that their differing ethos makes any association impossible due to his strong opposition to fascist ideas.

When the job search becomes impossible

251 pertinhower 2025-09-16 13:18:00 UTC jeffwofford.com Llama Share 408

Many people struggle with unemployment and the resulting burnout from job searching is a common problem affecting their wellbeing and self-confidence.

Generative AI as Seniority-Biased Technological Change

216 zeuch 2025-09-16 13:24:35 UTC papers.ssrn.com Llama Share 188

Researchers analyzed US job data and found AI adoption hurt junior workers who saw slower hiring, but not increased separations. Junior workers particularly in wholesale and retail saw a decline.

Microsoft Favors Anthropic over OpenAI for Visual Studio Code

208 corvad 2025-09-16 14:48:37 UTC theverge.com Llama Share 95

Microsoft is favoring Anthropic's AI models over OpenAI's GPT-5 in Visual Studio Code, citing Claude Sonnet 4 for optimal performance. Microsoft plans significant investments in its own AI models and is also using Anthropic models in Microsoft 365 apps.

Public static void main(String[] args) is dead

201 charles_irl 2025-09-16 04:42:18 UTC mccue.dev Llama Share 194

The speaker seems to be giving a farewell to their first Java program, reminiscing about its struggles and now looking back with relief it's no longer necessary. They recall a classmate's later life as a Minecraft YouTuber, highlighting an unconventional path taken.

A new experimental Google app for Windows

168 meetpateltech 2025-09-16 15:05:46 UTC blog.google Llama Share 204

Google released a new app for Windows Lab that lets users search for computer files, apps, and web info without interrupting their workflow. The app includes Google Lens and AI Mode for image translation, homework help, and deeper responses.

In Defense of C++

166 todsacerdoti 2025-09-16 19:40:34 UTC dayvster.com Llama Share 397

C++ is often misunderstood as outdated and complex, but it has evolved significantly over the years with new features and capabilities, making it still a widely used and powerful programming language. C++ can be safely used with proper knowledge of smart pointers and the standard library, making it a suitable choice for systems programming and high-performance applications.

CIA Freedom of Information Act Electronic Reading Room

158 bookofjoe 2025-09-16 13:10:29 UTC cia.gov Full Share 36

Adios Chicos, 25 Years of KDE

157 thangqt 2025-09-16 18:22:22 UTC jriddell.org Llama Share 50

After being involved in the Linux community for 25 years, I was excluded from the project KDE because I proposed a cooperative business model and had a disagreement over profit and control. I eventually had a complete breakdown as I lost my job, friends, colleagues, and family due to my decision to fight for workers' rights in a company with questionable practices.

Plugin System

150 xnhbx 2025-09-16 16:10:44 UTC iina.io Llama Share 34

IINA plugin system allows extension with JavaScript for various features. It comes with documentation and a command line tool for creating and running plugins.

Europe is locking itself in to US LNG

148 hunglee2 2025-09-16 13:56:54 UTC davekeating.substack.com Llama Share 244

EU officials face criticism for investing in cheap US liquefied natural gas which may increase European dependence on American energy. Critics argue that this contradicts the EU's climate goals and may lock Europe into long-term dependence on US LNG.

Just Use HTML

125 speckx 2025-09-16 12:45:58 UTC gomakethings.com Llama Share 94

User prefers lean HTML, less JavaScript for simpler projects. By delegating work to the backend, they believe most modern web apps can simplify their code and shift focus to backend.

The old SF tech scene is dead. What it's morphing into is more sinister

122 jakemontero24 2025-09-16 15:00:06 UTC sfgate.com Full Share 110

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I launched a Mac utility; now there are 5 clones on the App Store using my story

120 tTarnMhrkm 2025-09-16 23:51:39 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 100

A solo developer's app on the Mac App Store unexpectedly succeeded before being cloned by five apps with copied descriptions and code, raising concerns about App Store curation and barrier to entry. LLMs may be lowering barriers, allowing rapid replication of ideas and marketing copy, making it harder for original developers to maintain a competitive moat.

Trucker built a scale model of NYC over 21 years

114 speckx 2025-09-16 13:20:11 UTC gothamist.com Llama Share 17

Joseph Macken's 50-by-30-foot New York City model features hundreds of thousands of handmade buildings and has garnered over 20 million views on TikTok after he started sharing videos of it. Macken is now considering exhibitions and is already working on a mini model of Minneapolis and plans to create others of major US cities.

Should we drain the Everglades?

110 ksymph 2025-09-16 19:33:35 UTC rabbitcavern.substack.com Llama Share 113

The writer finds Lake Okeechobee unsettling due to its shallow depth despite being large, and is reminded of previous attempts to drain the Everglades and Lake Okeechobee, which failed and had disastrous consequences. Historically, people have prioritized draining and developing land over protecting the environment, such as the Everglades.

Implicit ODE solvers are not universally more robust than explicit ODE solvers

110 cbolton 2025-09-16 13:41:51 UTC stochasticlifestyle.com Llama Share 36

The author explains that while implicit ODE solvers may seem more robust, they too have their limitations. The choice of ODE solver ultimately depends on the specific problem being modeled, and no one solver can be called the most "robust" across all cases.

Meta RayBan AR glasses shows Lumus waveguide structures in leaked video

108 speckx 2025-09-16 18:47:04 UTC kguttag.com Llama Share 121

Meta leaked video of its upcoming AR glasses, Celest, before Meta Connect on September 17th, showing Lumus waveguide technology. Celest AR glasses are expected to be unveiled at Meta Connect in a base model costing around $800.

Teen safety, freedom, and privacy

108 meetpateltech 2025-09-16 13:02:20 UTC openai.com Llama Share 122

We are balancing principles of teen safety, freedom, and privacy by giving protection priority to teens, but also ensuring users' conversations with AI are secure and privileged information is protected for all users. We're developing security features and advocating for policy changes to safeguard users' data while respecting individual freedom within safe boundaries.

The "most hated" CSS feature: cos() and sin()

99 rapawel 2025-09-16 20:10:59 UTC css-tricks.com Llama Share 68

The user explores CSS trigonometric functions sin() and cos() to overcome layout challenges and create animations. They demonstrate using these functions to create circular layouts, waves, and damped oscillatory movement in CSS.

Tesla Faces US Auto Safety Investigation over Door Handles

96 corvad 2025-09-16 15:42:14 UTC bloomberg.com Llama Share 100

US auto regulators investigate Tesla door handles after incidents where they stopped working and trapped children inside. The investigation focuses on 174,290 Model Y SUVs with potential low-voltage battery issues.

The Linux Process Journey (2023) [pdf]

91 maxmoehl 2025-09-16 18:01:42 UTC thelearningjourneyebooks.com GoogleT5 Share 1

Kthreadd is an interface in which the kernel can dynamically spawn new threads when needed. it is used by the kvm hypervisor to share identical memory pages (supported since kernel 2.6.32) - examples for different watchdog drives/modules for specific chips can be found in the source tree linux here https://elixir.bootlin.com/linux/v6.0.11/source/drivers/watchdog

AP Live: View from Gaza as Israel Begins Expanded Operation in Gaza City

91 zahirbmirza 2025-09-16 07:28:02 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 43

Reichstag Fire Decree (1933)

83 KnuthIsGod 2025-09-16 08:00:13 UTC encyclopedia.ushmm.org Llama Share 32

The Reichstag Fire Decree was passed on February 28, 1933, suspending individual rights and due process, and gave the government vast powers to restrict liberties and target opponents. This enabled the Nazi regime to suppress dissent and consolidate power.

Mother of All Demos (1968)

75 thekuanysh 2025-09-16 14:18:19 UTC wordspike.com Llama Share 35

The 1968 "Mother of All Demos" showcased interactive computing innovations including the mouse, hypertext, and real-time editing, envisioning human intellect augmentation. It demonstrated seamless collaboration, instant responsiveness, and fluid information reorganization.

Show HN: AI Code Detector – detect AI-generated code with 95% accuracy

71 henryl 2025-09-16 18:18:56 UTC code-detector.ai Full Share 63

AI Code Detector uses a ML model trained on millions of code samples to achieve 95% accuracy. AI code detector by Span uses a machine learning model trained on millions of examples of AI and human-written code. This result was generated using a machine learning model trained on millions of examples of AI and human-written code.

Development of the MOS Technology 6502: A Historical Perspective (2022)

71 jason_s 2025-09-16 14:59:47 UTC embeddedrelated.com Llama Share 9

The MOS Technology MCS 6502 microprocessor, a ubiquitous device of the late 1970s and early 1980s, was designed by a team led by Chuck Peddle at MOS Technology after he left Motorola due to the company's intransigent pricing. The design process involved manual and computer-assisted methods, including the development of cells or reusable pieces of circuit design.

DuckDB 1.4.0 LTS

70 whyho 2025-09-16 11:01:06 UTC duckdb.org Llama Share 7

Here are 2 concise English sentences summarizing the DuckDB 1.4.0 release in 200 characters or less:

Launch HN: Rowboat (YC S24) – Open-source IDE for multi-agent systems

62 segmenta 2025-09-16 17:01:16 UTC github.com/rowboatlabs Llama Share 27

Rowboat instantly builds AI agents with natural language and one-click integrations. It automates workflows, deploys anywhere, and offers cloud hosting and customization options.

IBM Technology Atlas

61 taubek 2025-09-16 07:28:42 UTC ibm.com Full Share 45

We are writing the next chapter in Computing with six technology roadmaps that will bring a new era of performance and efficiency to information technology and business.

Mullvad Hides WireGuard in QUIC to Bypass Censorship

52 eustoria 2025-09-16 13:44:59 UTC reclaimthenet.org Llama Share 10

Mullvad updated its VPN service to hide WireGuard connections inside QUIC traffic for better access in censored regions. This new feature helps users in Russia and China maintain stable internet access, disguising VPN usage as normal web activity through the QUIC protocol.

Teens turned their rooms into tech-free zones. This was the result

52 xyzzy3000 2025-09-16 13:30:27 UTC bbc.co.uk Llama Share 30

Here is a summary of the article in 2 concise English sentences that do not exceed 200 characters.

Live updates: Shai-hulud, the most dangerous NPM breach in history

46 chha 2025-09-16 18:26:32 UTC koi.security Llama Share 3

The Shai-Hulud malware campaign compromises hundreds of npm packages, embedding a trojanized script to steal developer credentials and exfiltrate secrets. To mitigate the attack, remove impacted packages, perform credential rotation, and audit repositories for persistence mechanisms.

Will I run Boston 2026?

39 steadyelk 2025-09-16 16:04:18 UTC getfast.ai Llama Share 40

Predicted Boston Marathon cutoff buffer based on 24,000 time-qualified runners is 5 minutes and 16 seconds. The buffer may change if a different number of time-qualified runners is allowed to participate.

Show HN: Pyproc – Call Python from Go Without CGO or Microservices

39 acc_10000 2025-09-16 04:08:00 UTC github.com/yuminosukesato Llama Share 9

pyproc allows calling Python functions from Go, enabling parallelism through process-based execution. It enables load balancing, worker processes, and health checks for efficient execution and scalability.

SQL performance improvements: finding the right queries to fix

36 freekmurze 2025-09-16 20:43:43 UTC ohdear.app Llama Share 6

Optimize SQL queries using slow query logs with MySQL, debugging bars for frameworks like Laravel, and CLI tools from Percona to identify slow queries, filter results, and suggest improvements. Analyze results with techniques like grouping queries by fingerprint, filtering by keyword, and using modifiers to change output formatting for easier parsing and analysis on the command line.

DataTables CDN Outage – post incident review

36 cristoperb 2025-09-16 19:27:40 UTC datatables.net Llama Share 26

The DataTables.net site suffered a major outage on 29th July due to a domain takeover by hackers who socially engineered the registrar, moving the domain to a new account. The site's CDN was used to distribute resources, which is considered a high-value target for attacks and highlights the importance of online security and monitoring.

Micro-LEDs boost random number generation

31 giuliomagnifico 2025-09-16 21:48:06 UTC discovery.kaust.edu.sa Llama Share 9

Researchers from Saudi Arabia and the US created a micro-LED random number generator that achieves 9.375 Gbit/s speed. The device consumes less power and has simpler architecture than other technologies, passing NIST randomness tests.

Ask HN: Generalists, when do you say "I know enough" about any particular topic?

30 AbstractH24 2025-09-16 11:51:18 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 85

To be a generalist, learn fundamentals that don't change much, and target goals by learning just what you need. Set boundaries by focusing on new patterns, not depth, and stop when something no longer interfaces with other subjects.

The Japanese landscapes that inspired Studio Ghibli films

29 koolhead17 2025-09-16 16:32:13 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 7

Studio Ghibli's iconic films draw inspiration from Japan's real places. The studio celebrates its 40th anniversary, with visits to forests, springs, and villages that influenced beloved films like Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away.

From Alphabet to Visa, US giants drive euro-denominated bond surge

24 nabla9 2025-09-16 23:01:09 UTC reuters.com Full Share 2

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Commenters Deemed Offensive After Charlie Kirk's Death Face Consequences

20 mdp2021 2025-09-16 09:57:20 UTC time.com Llama Share 18

People are facing disciplinary actions for comments about Charlie Kirk's death, while others have been fired for perceived insensitive remarks or celebrations of violence. The Trump Administration is pushing for increased scrutiny of visa-seekers' and visa-holders' social media.

Just for fun: animating a mosaic of 90s GIFs

19 Bogdanp 2025-09-16 03:32:43 UTC alexplescan.com Llama Share 2

A former colleague's band won a Brisbane tech competition with visuals Alex created for their 90s and 2000s covers, using GeoCities-era GIFs. Alex shared the process of sourcing, sanitizing, and animating over 60,000 GIFs, displaying them in-browser with a p5.js grid animation.

Automating Distro Updates in CI

18 zupo 2025-09-16 08:20:24 UTC paretosecurity.com Llama Share 6

Team replaced manual Linux distro version checks with a GitHub Action that runs weekly and updates the CI matrix via endoflife.date API. The action is monitored to prevent silent errors, keeping the team up to date and on track without manual work.

Visitors travelling to Europe will face new digital checks

17 01-_- 2025-09-16 12:23:44 UTC economictimes.indiatimes.com Llama Share 7

A new Entry/Exit System will be implemented in European Union countries starting October 12 2025, requiring non-EU nationals to register biometric data at border crossings.

WarpOS is a multitasking kernel for the PowerPC (PPC) architecture

16 doener 2025-09-16 13:31:14 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 0

WarpOS is a kernel that allowed AmigaOS to use a PowerPC coprocessor, developed by Haage & Partner in the late 1990s. It was initially released as WarpUP, then renamed and became the most used PPC kernel on AmigaOS.

Fairchild PPS-25: 4-bit CPU for 25-digit precision

11 pinewurst 2025-09-16 23:32:05 UTC cpushack.com Llama Share 0

Fairchild's PPS-25 is a 4-bit processor introduced in 1971, with 25-bit data precision for precise math and flexibility in programming. It inspired designs and found uses in calculators, early learning toys, and navigation systems in planes by King Radio Corp.