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All it takes is for one to work out
herbertl about 10 hours ago

All it takes is for one to work out

The article discusses the importance of consistent effort in achieving one's goals, using the example of a person who consistently works out and sees gradual improvements over time. It emphasizes that small, consistent steps can lead to significant progress, even if the results are not immediately apparent.

alearningaday.blog
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Be Like Clippy
Aloha about 11 hours ago

Be Like Clippy

The article discusses Clippy, a digital assistant developed by Microsoft that was widely disliked by users. It explores the reasons behind Clippy's unpopularity and its eventual discontinuation, providing insights into the challenges of creating effective digital assistants.

be-clippy.com
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Americans no longer see four-year college degrees as worth the cost
jnord about 7 hours ago

Americans no longer see four-year college degrees as worth the cost

The article discusses a new poll showing a significant decline in the perceived value of a four-year college degree among Americans, with many now viewing it as less essential for success in today's job market.

nbcnews.com
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Show HN: Nano PDF – A CLI Tool to Edit PDFs with Gemini's Nano Banana
GavCo about 9 hours ago

Show HN: Nano PDF – A CLI Tool to Edit PDFs with Gemini's Nano Banana

The new Gemini 3 Pro Image model (aka Nano Banana) is incredible at generating slides, so I thought it would be fun to build a CLI tool that lets you edit PDF presentations using plain English. The tool converts the page you want to edit into an image, sends it to the model API together with your prompt to generate an edited image, then converts the updated image back and stitches into the original document.

Examples:

- `nano-pdf edit deck.pdf 5 "Update the revenue chart to show Q3 at $2.5M"`

- `nano-pdf add deck.pdf 15 "Create an executive summary slide with 5 bullet points"`

Features:

- Edit multiple pages in parallel

- Add entirely new slides that match your deck's style

- Google Search enabled by default so the model can look up current data

- Preserves text layer for copy/paste and search

It can work with any kind of PDF but I expect it would be most useful for a quick edit to a deck or something similar.

GitHub: https://github.com/gavrielc/Nano-PDF

github.com
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Europe's New War on Privacy
joecobb about 9 hours ago

Europe's New War on Privacy

The article discusses the European Union's efforts to increase surveillance and data collection, including proposed legislation that would undermine end-to-end encryption and give law enforcement broad access to people's private communications and online activities.

unherd.com
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Meshtastic
debo_ about 5 hours ago

Meshtastic

Meshtastic is an open-source project that provides a decentralized, peer-to-peer messaging and location-sharing system using low-power, long-range radio communication devices, enabling off-grid connectivity and resilient communication networks.

meshtastic.org
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Dilution vs. Risk taking: Capital gains taxes and entrepreneurs
hhs about 6 hours ago

Dilution vs. Risk taking: Capital gains taxes and entrepreneurs

The study examines the impact of COVID-19 on the education and employment outcomes of young adults in the United States, finding significant disruptions in educational attainment and adverse effects on labor market outcomes, with disproportionate impacts on disadvantaged groups.

nber.org
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A new Little Prince museum has opened its doors in Switzerland
gnabgib about 5 hours ago

A new Little Prince museum has opened its doors in Switzerland

A new museum dedicated to the beloved novel 'The Little Prince' has opened its doors in Château-d'Œx, Switzerland. The museum offers visitors an immersive experience exploring the world and themes of the classic children's book.

lepetitprince.com
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The Steam client is now 64-bit on Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit
aoli-al about 9 hours ago

The Steam client is now 64-bit on Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit

The article announces the release of the highly anticipated game, Elden Ring, on Steam. It provides details about the game's features, such as its open-world design, combat system, and collaboration between acclaimed developers.

store.steampowered.com
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Morgan Stanley Warns Oracle Credit Protection Nearing Record High
zerosizedweasle about 9 hours ago

Morgan Stanley Warns Oracle Credit Protection Nearing Record High

Morgan Stanley warns that Oracle's weak cloud revenue growth and concerns over its credit profile could negatively impact the company's stock performance. The article discusses the investment bank's cautious outlook on Oracle's future prospects.

finance.yahoo.com
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Shopify lays off staff to keep team 'fast, sharp and focused'
mgh2 about 2 hours ago

Shopify lays off staff to keep team 'fast, sharp and focused'

Shopify, an e-commerce platform, has announced layoffs of around 1,000 employees, or 10% of its global workforce, in an effort to adjust its operations and adapt to changing economic conditions.

ca.finance.yahoo.com
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New bill would revive single-room occupancy apartments in NYC
geox about 8 hours ago

New bill would revive single-room occupancy apartments in NYC

The article discusses a new bill in New York City that aims to revive the development of single-room occupancy (SRO) apartments, which were previously banned in the city. The bill seeks to provide more affordable housing options for low-income individuals and address the city's ongoing housing crisis.

6sqft.com
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Candy Desk
65 about 4 hours ago

Candy Desk

The Candy Desk is a desk in the United States Senate where senators keep a supply of candy for their colleagues. It has been a tradition in the Senate since the 1960s, with senators often using the desk to build relationships and foster bipartisanship.

en.wikipedia.org
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AI doubted a female developer's work until she switched profile to a white man
CodeCrusader about 3 hours ago

AI doubted a female developer's work until she switched profile to a white man

The article explores the challenges of addressing bias and discrimination in AI systems, noting that while it's difficult to get AI to admit to being sexist, the underlying biases often exist and can have real-world impacts. The piece emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues proactively during the AI development process.

techcrunch.com
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ChatGPT Turns 3
billybuckwheat about 3 hours ago

ChatGPT Turns 3

This article explores the global impact of ChatGPT, the AI language model developed by OpenAI, in the three years since its launch. It examines how ChatGPT has disrupted various industries, sparked discussions about AI's societal implications, and raised concerns about its potential for misuse.

restofworld.org
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Get Your Kid a Watch
fortran77 about 7 hours ago

Get Your Kid a Watch

The article explores the growing trend of parents giving smartwatches to their children as a way to monitor their screen time and location, raising concerns about the impact on child development and privacy implications of tracking young children's activities.

theatlantic.com
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A Visual Guide to How the Hong Kong Fire Spread
skx001 about 10 hours ago

A Visual Guide to How the Hong Kong Fire Spread

The article explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global supply chain, highlighting disruptions, shortages, and the need for greater resilience and diversification to mitigate future crises.

bbc.co.uk
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The Jeffrey Epstein Affair – Joscha Bach
irthomasthomas about 11 hours ago

The Jeffrey Epstein Affair – Joscha Bach

The article discusses the controversial case of Jeffrey Epstein, exploring the complex web of connections and allegations surrounding his alleged sexual crimes and the investigation into his activities. It examines the social and political implications of the case and the challenges in seeking accountability for high-profile individuals accused of misconduct.

joscha.substack.com
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Black Friday sets online spending record of $11.8B
MarcoDewey about 2 hours ago

Black Friday sets online spending record of $11.8B

This year's Black Friday saw a new online spending record of $11.8 billion, according to data from Adobe. The report highlights the continued shift towards e-commerce, with consumers increasingly turning to online shopping for their holiday purchases.

techcrunch.com
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Claude 4.5 Opus' Soul Document
mcculley about 8 hours ago

Claude 4.5 Opus' Soul Document

The article discusses the nature of consciousness and the possibility of an 'opus soul' - a fundamental unit of consciousness that may exist at the core of reality. It explores philosophical and scientific perspectives on this topic, considering the implications for understanding the nature of existence and the human experience.

lesswrong.com
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