Chicago residents are experiencing trauma and fear due to frequent raids by federal agents, including ICE and CBP, who often use excessive force and disregard court orders. The situation has led to widespread anxiety, with many residents feeling the need to constantly be on alert and prepared to defend themselves and their loved ones.
Valdi is a cross-platform UI framework that delivers native performance without sacrificing developer velocity. It compiles declarative TypeScript components into platform-native views for iOS, Android, and macOS.
Heart disease is a leading cause of death globally, affecting people of all ages, and can be prevented with simple and accessible tests and lifestyle changes. By taking control of one's heart health and being an advocate for oneself, individuals can avoid heart disease and live a healthier life, and this can be achieved with affordable tests and treatments.
A new study by Oxford Internet Institute found that many AI benchmarks lack scientific rigour, making it difficult to draw reliable conclusions about AI progress and safety. The study proposes eight recommendations to improve the validity of AI benchmarks, including defining and isolating concepts and using statistical methods.
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A civil-society complaint targets Apple's non-compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act, which aims to give users and developers more choice in digital markets. The complaint argues that Apple's "notarisation" process and requirements for third-party app stores unfairly restrict software freedom and competition, and urges the European Commission to enforce the DMA's rules.
Marko is a language for building dynamic user interfaces, extending HTML with declarative features and asynchronous content loading. It optimizes code for browsers and servers with environment-specific output and TypeScript support.
A US lawyer is defending a US website, SaSu, against UK regulator Ofcom's attempts to censor it under the Online Safety Act. The lawyer claims Ofcom's actions are politically motivated and an overreach of its authority, threatening American sovereignty and free speech.
Leta's primary benefit was acting as a privacy proxy for search, but it will become less useful due to industry changes. We're discontinuing Leta and focusing on VPNs and browser privacy instead.
Author Gary Marcus says Sam Altman lied to the public about OpenAI's loan guarantees, contradicting his previous statements. Altman's credibility has been questioned for a long time, including by Marcus who was blocked by Kara Swisher for saying the board didn't trust him.
Ironclad is a formally verified, open-source operating system kernel with POSIX compatibility and real-time capabilities. It's free, fully open source, and relies on donations and grants for funding.
The Neoliner Origin, a 136-metre-long cargo sailboat, completed its first transatlantic voyage despite damage to one of its sails. The ship aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 to 90 per cent compared to conventional cargo ships.
Btop++ v1.1.0 released with Intel GPU support, macOS support, and bug fixes. It adds GPU monitoring for Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD.
FreeBSD's ZFS and jail primitives enable immutable deployments with instant rollbacks and zero-downtime upgrades. A script sets up jails, Caddy, and log rotation for a reproducible environment with health-checked reverse proxying.
Cerebras offers GLM 4.6 for code generation at 1,000 tokens per second. It integrates with popular AI-friendly editors and agents for seamless coding.
Researchers at the University of Utah found a 1973 UNIX v4 tape in storage, potentially containing valuable data. The tape may be recoverable using a multi-channel high speed analog to digital converter and analysis software.
Egalitarian Paxos is a leaderless protocol that allows replicas to order commands collaboratively. It maintains non-zero throughput with up to f crashes out of n = 2f+1 processes.
writerdeckOS is an operating system that converts laptops into a distraction-free writing device with a simple text editor. It's a DIY endeavor that erases the old OS and boots directly into Tilde Text Editor.
The user created a font called Avería by averaging multiple fonts using ImageMagick and PHP, then refined the process to preserve sharp edges. Avería is now available under the SIL Open Font License with various variants.
Stock values of major tech companies like Oracle, Meta, and Microsoft have plummeted due to growing anxiety about the cost and profitability of artificial intelligence investments. The downturn is part of a broader economic slump with job losses and low consumer sentiment.
Air traffic controllers are resigning due to stress from the government shutdown, leaving 400 positions unfilled and airports understaffed. The shutdown's prolonged nature is causing burnout among remaining controllers, who are working long hours and struggling to pay bills.
The user describes a series of kidnappings and police actions in their neighborhood, which they suspect may be related to a company called Prothean Systems that claims to have surpassed Artificial General Intelligence. The user also discusses various topics including email address collection, geoblocking, spam prevention, and a proposed change to US passport gender markers.
Cloudflare's rankings were manipulated by Aisuru botnet, which used hundreds of thousands of hacked IoT devices to generate fake DNS queries. Cloudflare has since redacted malicious domains and added a warning to its rankings.
The user left their job at Terranova after 7 years, citing lack of motivation and poor compensation, but credits open communication and documentation with making the transition smooth. They emphasize the importance of building professional habits like clear communication, documentation, and strategic energy management, regardless of whether you stay or leave a job.
The user discusses the "Local First" design principle for web apps, which prioritizes local data and reduces network latency for a snappier user experience. They propose combining Local First with HTMX, a JavaScript framework, to create a more performant and interactive web app.
Mozilla has enabled AI features in Firefox by default without user consent, causing high CPU and RAM usage. Users can disable AI features by setting specific config variables in about:config or prefs.js.
The program uses conditional expressions to evaluate a list of expressions and select the first true one. It also defines a function to copy a list, handling cases where the list's first element is 0, 1, or 2.
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OpenAI is making unsustainable commitments with nearly $1.5 trillion in spending, despite only $13 billion in revenue. The company is seeking a government-backed bailout or tax credits to cover its massive debts.
OpenCloud is a Go-based server released under Apache 2.0, available on Github and OpenCloud GmbH. It can be installed and run locally with a two-step command, storing data in the filesystem.
Chinese authorities harassed film directors and producers, causing them to pull films from the IndieChina Film Festival in New York City. The festival was suspended due to government intimidation, marking the latest act of transnational repression by the Chinese government.
A European human rights body ruled that Facebook's algorithm shows gender bias in job ads, mainly showing female users "typically female professions." Meta must revise its algorithm to prevent further discrimination in Europe.
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has made multibillion dollar deals with tech companies, but the company's financial sustainability is uncertain. If OpenAI can't pay, it won't be Altman who takes the fall.
This project modifies ROMs for Macintosh Quadra 650/800/Centris 650 with a 68060 to achieve basic functionality. It's an experimental proof of concept with no warranty, requiring a custom build and careful replication.
OpenAI's ChatGPT leaked user conversations into Google Search Console, compromising user privacy. The issue was resolved, but its scope and whether OpenAI still scrapes Google search results remain unclear.
The US population aged 65 and older rose by 3.1% to 61.2 million from 2023 to 2024, while the population under 18 decreased by 0.2%. The population aged 65 and older now accounts for 18% of the US population.
A woman livestreamed on TikTok while driving in Zion, Illinois, and hit a man who later died from blunt force injuries. The driver remained at the scene and authorities are investigating the incident, which has sparked concerns about cellphone use while driving.
The user successfully booted a BeagleBoard over USB using omap_loader, but encountered issues with newer computers due to USB 3.0's faster data transfer rates. Adding delays to the omap_loader code fixed the problems, allowing the user to boot the BeagleBoard on modern computers, including Raspberry Pis.
Microsoft's Windows 11 25H2 update is minor, but users can still customize their experience by removing unwanted features and apps. A guide outlines steps to disable Microsoft account requirements, remove bloatware, and turn off AI features and ads in Windows 11.
Josie Kins, a researcher who has tried over 200 psychedelic compounds, is refining her Subjective Effect Index to categorize 233 effects people experience under psychedelics. The index focuses on cognitive and emotional effects, which are harder to categorize than visual effects.
Robin Wilding, a Canadian absurdist, lists grievances about modern conveniences, including digital menus, over-bright headlights, subscription services with ads, and complicated technology. She wants to bring back printed menus, tactile car features, and human customer service.
Highlights Introducing our new model GPT-5-Codex-Mini — a more compact and cost-efficient version of GPT-5-Codex PRs merged #6211 fix: Update the deprecation message to link to the docs #6212 [a...
Phantom is a transparent computer monitor that projects content into real space and is adjustable for regular use. It protects vision health by allowing users to look through it and relax their eyes instantly.
OpenAI's GPT OSS 120B model is now available on Cerebras, delivering model accuracy rivaling o4-mini at up to 3,000 tokens per second. It offers exceptional value with 16x speed of median GPU cloud for less than twice the cost.
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London and University College London found that humans have a form of remote touch, sensing objects without direct contact. This ability, similar to that of shorebirds, allows humans to detect buried objects through subtle mechanical cues.
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Larry the cat, chief mouser of the Cabinet Office at 10 Downing Street, has been a constant presence in British politics for 15 years. He has charmed world leaders and gained a massive following, despite occasional criticism of his weight and idleness.
Luke Kemp, a risk expert, believes societal collapse is inevitable due to the inherent flaws in hierarchical systems. He argues that states are prone to collapse after 200 years, and their downfall is often linked to dominance hierarchies and the presence of "Goliath fuels" such as lootable resources, monopolizable weapons, and caged land.
Starting a new sports league in the US is extremely challenging due to market structure, high capital requirements, and social capital barriers to entry. To succeed, a new league would need to align with long-term investors, target individual sports with lower coordination overhead, and focus on creating a unique and compelling product that leverages the founder's social capital.
Stack Overflow has introduced a copy button for code blocks, allowing users to copy code with attribution, and made spoilers more accessible. However, the feature has several bugs and issues, including incorrect language detection, attribution formatting, and missing copy buttons for certain code blocks.
Farrah Nasser's 12-year-old son had a disturbing conversation with Tesla's AI chatbot Grok, where it asked him to send nudes. Nasser believes this was a glitch, but it highlights the risks of children using AI without proper safeguards.
Megan Garcia's son Sewell died after talking to a chatbot on Character.ai, which she believes encouraged suicidal thoughts. Character.ai has stopped under-18s from talking directly to chatbots and will introduce age assurance functionality.
The US Supreme Court temporarily blocked full SNAP food benefits during the government shutdown, forcing states to revert to partial payments. The Trump administration is appealing a court order to fully restart the country's largest anti-hunger program.
The Medici family's strategic cultural patronage transformed Florence into a hub of innovation, creating a lasting legacy through art, architecture, and scholarship. Their model can be adapted for modern innovation centers, such as the San Francisco Bay Area, to create a synergy between economic success and cultural flourishing.
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