Ozempic reduced grocery spending by an average of 5.3% in the US
The article discusses how the popularity of the weight-loss drug Ozempic has led to changes in the foods Americans are buying, with increased demand for certain ingredients used in the drug's production, such as semaglutide. This has resulted in supply chain disruptions and price fluctuations for these ingredients.
Lightpanda migrate DOM implementation to Zig
This article discusses the migration of a web application's DOM (Document Object Model) from JavaScript to the Zig programming language. It highlights the benefits of using Zig, such as improved performance and better memory management, along with the challenges and lessons learned during the migration process.
Windows 8 Desktop Environment for Linux
The article discusses the development of a Windows 8 development environment (Win8DE) that uses virtualization technology to provide a consistent and isolated development platform, allowing developers to test and deploy applications across different Windows 8 configurations.
TimeCapsuleLLM: LLM trained only on data from 1800-1875
The article discusses the development of a Time Capsule Language Model (TimeCapsuleLLM), a novel approach to natural language processing that aims to capture the evolution of language over time. The model is designed to learn and understand the contextual meaning of words and phrases as they change across different time periods, providing a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of text.
Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted dies at 49
The article discusses the challenges faced by some small businesses in the United Kingdom due to the ongoing post-Brexit trade issues, including supply chain disruptions, increased costs, and difficulties hiring EU workers.
Date is out, Temporal is in
The article discusses the introduction of the Temporal API, a new JavaScript standard for working with dates and times, and its advantages over the traditional Date object. It highlights the Temporal API's improved date and time manipulation features, error handling capabilities, and overall better developer experience.
Ireland fast tracks Bill to criminalise harmful voice or image misuse
The article discusses a call to fast-track a new bill in Ireland that aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI), deepfakes, and identity hijacking. The proposed legislation seeks to address emerging technological challenges and their potential impact on individuals and society.
Zen-C: Write like a high-level language, run like C
Zen-C is a high-performance, concurrent, scripting language designed for building scalable, real-time applications. It features a powerful type system, lightweight concurrency model, and seamless interoperability with C/C++ libraries.
Reproducing DeepSeek's MHC: When Residual Connections Explode
The article discusses the reproduction of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), a crucial component of the immune system. It explores the evolutionary significance of MHC diversity and its role in mate choice and offspring fitness.
Keychron's Nape Pro turns your keyboard into a laptop‑style trackball rig
The article discusses the Nape Pro, a new product from Keychron that transforms a mechanical keyboard into a laptop-style trackball rig. The Nape Pro adds a trackball and palm rest to a mechanical keyboard, providing an alternative input method for users.
2025 marked a record-breaking year for Apple services
Apple's services business reached a record high in 2025, driven by strong growth in areas like the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's services segment generated over $100 billion in revenue, a significant milestone for the tech giant.
How to Build Reactive Declarative UI in Vanilla JavaScript
The article explains how to create a reactive system in vanilla JavaScript, using a simplified version of reactive programming principles. It demonstrates a basic implementation of a reactive pattern, including how to handle data changes and update the user interface accordingly.
WhatsApp is untrustable
The article discusses the latest updates to WhatsApp, including the introduction of a new privacy-focused feature that allows users to leave group chats silently without notifying other members. It also covers upcoming changes to the app's visual design and message sharing capabilities.
CEO laid off 80% of staff 2 years ago. He would do it again
The article discusses a CEO who laid off nearly 80% of his company's workforce, citing economic conditions and the need to prioritize profitability. The CEO takes responsibility for the difficult decision while emphasizing the importance of adapting to market changes.
Message Queues: A Simple Guide with Analogies
The article explains message queues using analogies, highlighting how they help manage the flow of data and tasks between applications, ensuring reliable and efficient communication in distributed systems.
Show HN: flash.nvim, but for tmux…sort of
Most neovim users will be familiar with flash.nvim, which amongst other things, allows you to quickly jump to a word in your visible buffer. It’s a great tool for developers who want to quickly navigate their codebase.
I was looking for something similar, but for tmux. I wanted to be able to search visible words in the current tmux pane, then copy that word to the system clipboard by pressing the associated label key.
I built https://github.com/Kristijan/flash-copy.tmux, with the aim to bring that functionality to tmux.
Here’s a bit of a write up https://blog.kristijan.org/posts/TMUX-Flash-Copy for those interested. I welcome any feedback.
Solar panels on land used for biofuels: enough electricity for all cars/trucks
The article examines the land use requirements for biofuel production and solar energy, and compares them to the land use of electric vehicles. It finds that the land needed for biofuels is much greater than that required for solar power or electric vehicles, highlighting the potential advantages of transitioning to renewable electricity and electric transportation.
US Authoritarian Regime Executes Unarmed Civilian as Ruler Grows More Erratic
The article discusses the execution of a civilian by the U.S. regime during the Trump administration, highlighting concerns about the lack of transparency and potential violations of international law surrounding the incident.
BreachForums hacking forum database leaked, exposing 324,000 accounts
The database of the hacking forum Breachforums has been leaked, exposing personal information of over 324,000 accounts. The leak includes email addresses, usernames, and encrypted passwords, raising concerns about the potential impact on users.
I reverse engineered Ann Arbor's parking ticket system and built a live map
The article discusses the A2 parking system, which aims to provide a more efficient and organized parking experience. It explores the benefits of the A2 system, including its ability to reduce traffic congestion, improve parking availability, and offer a convenient payment method.