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I want to wash my car. The car wash is 50 meters away. Should I walk or drive?
novemp about 8 hours ago

I want to wash my car. The car wash is 50 meters away. Should I walk or drive?

The article discusses the growing concerns around the centralization of the internet and the potential risks it poses, particularly in terms of privacy, censorship, and control. It highlights the need for decentralized alternatives like the Fediverse, which aims to provide a more democratic and user-centric approach to online communication and content sharing.

mastodon.world
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Thanks a lot, AI: Hard drives are sold out for the year, says WD
dClauzel about 2 hours ago

Thanks a lot, AI: Hard drives are sold out for the year, says WD

The article discusses the current shortage of hard disk drives (HDDs) and its impact on the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. It highlights how leading HDD manufacturer Western Digital has experienced significant supply challenges, leading to shortages and increased demand for AI-focused storage solutions.

mashable.com
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The Israeli spyware firm that accidentally just exposed itself
0x54MUR41 about 3 hours ago

The Israeli spyware firm that accidentally just exposed itself

The article discusses the Israeli spyware firm NSO Group and its Pegasus software, which was accidentally revealed to have been used to target political leaders, activists, and journalists worldwide. It examines the ethical and legal implications of the widespread use of such powerful surveillance tools without proper oversight or accountability.

ahmedeldin.substack.com
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MessageFormat: Unicode standard for localizable message strings
todsacerdoti about 4 hours ago

MessageFormat: Unicode standard for localizable message strings

The article discusses the work of the Unicode Message Format Working Group, which aims to improve and standardize message formatting across programming languages and platforms to enhance internationalization and localization of software.

github.com
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Ministry of Justice orders deletion of the UK's largest court reporting database
harel about 1 hour ago

Ministry of Justice orders deletion of the UK's largest court reporting database

The Ministry of Justice has ordered the deletion of the UK's largest court reporting database, citing concerns over privacy and data protection. The move has sparked controversy and debate over the balance between transparency in the justice system and individual privacy rights.

legalcheek.com
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DHS has reportedly sent out subpoenas to identify ICE critics online
ggm about 11 hours ago

DHS has reportedly sent out subpoenas to identify ICE critics online

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has reportedly issued hundreds of subpoenas to identify and potentially prosecute individuals who have criticized the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency online, raising concerns about free speech and government overreach.

engadget.com
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DHS pushes social media giants to dox anonymous accounts critical of ICE
jmward01 about 12 hours ago

DHS pushes social media giants to dox anonymous accounts critical of ICE

The article discusses the current shortage of hard disk drives (HDDs) and its impact on the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. It highlights how leading HDD manufacturer Western Digital has experienced significant supply challenges, leading to shortages and increased demand for AI-focused storage solutions.

mashable.com
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Running My Own XMPP Server
speckx about 1 hour ago

Running My Own XMPP Server

This article provides an overview of XMPP, TURN, STUN, and Coturn, and how they can be used together with the Prosody XMPP server to enable secure and reliable real-time communication in web applications.

blog.dmcc.io
11 3
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Your pet's microchip may now be useless after chip company goes out of business
cpeterso about 11 hours ago

Your pet's microchip may now be useless after chip company goes out of business

The Cincinnati Animal Care Shelter warns that microchips used to identify pets may fail after a major microchip company went out of business, leaving pet owners and shelters with limited options to track lost animals.

local12.com
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Drink Whole Milk, Eat Red Meat, and Use ChatGPT
voxadam about 11 hours ago

Drink Whole Milk, Eat Red Meat, and Use ChatGPT

The article explores the controversy surrounding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment to lead the Department of Health and Human Services' new AI chatbot initiative, which has raised concerns about the potential spread of misinformation and the influence of anti-vaccination views.

theatlantic.com
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Varnish HTTP Cache: The last usable commit on GitHub
vickodin about 8 hours ago

Varnish HTTP Cache: The last usable commit on GitHub

The article announces the release of the last version of Varnish Cache, a popular open-source web application accelerator. It highlights the key changes and improvements made in this version, including security fixes, performance enhancements, and updated features.

github.com
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Trump Administration Announces That We Don't Know Where the Sun Goes at Night
KnuthIsGod about 10 hours ago

Trump Administration Announces That We Don't Know Where the Sun Goes at Night

The article discusses the Trump administration's efforts to suppress and distort scientific information, particularly related to climate change, during its time in office. It examines the administration's actions to downplay and deny the scientific consensus on climate change and its impacts.

theatlantic.com
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Minnesota Bathrobe Lady Sam Stroozas of MPR News
jmward01 about 11 hours ago

Minnesota Bathrobe Lady Sam Stroozas of MPR News

The article profiles Sam Stroozas, a Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) employee known as the 'Bathrobe Lady' for her work from home during the pandemic. It discusses Stroozas' role at MPR, her unique work attire, and how she has become a recognizable figure among MPR listeners.

mpr.org
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Fake job recruiters hide malware in developer coding challenges
Gaishan about 11 hours ago

Fake job recruiters hide malware in developer coding challenges

Cybercriminals are targeting job seekers by disguising malware as developer coding challenges, aiming to steal sensitive information and gain unauthorized access to systems. Researchers warn that these fake job recruiters are using deceptive tactics to trick applicants and compromise their devices.

bleepingcomputer.com
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Turning Our Back on Clean Energy
rbanffy about 2 hours ago

Turning Our Back on Clean Energy

The article discusses the recent setbacks in clean energy policies in the US, highlighting the political and economic challenges faced in transitioning to renewable energy sources and the need for sustained policy support to drive the clean energy revolution.

paulkrugman.substack.com
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Show HN: SnkvDB – Single-header ACID KV store using SQLite's B-Tree engine
hashmakjsn about 2 hours ago

Show HN: SnkvDB – Single-header ACID KV store using SQLite's B-Tree engine

I built *snkvDB* — a single-header, ACID-compliant key-value store with zero setup.

https://github.com/hash-anu/snkv

### Why I built this

I wanted something as simple as a hashmap, but:

* persistent * crash-safe * no external dependencies * easy to drop into any C/C++ project

Most KV stores are either:

* too heavy (servers, background processes), or * too low-level (you manage everything)

snkvDB tries to sit in between.

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### What it is

* Single-header KV store (just include and use) * ACID compliant (thanks to SQLite) * No server, no config, no build system required * Works like a simple embedded database

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### Under the hood

snkvDB is built on SQLite’s storage engine (B-Tree backend), so you get:

* durability * transactions * mature, battle-tested storage

But the API is simplified to a minimal KV interface.

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### When to use it

* Embedding storage in CLI tools or small apps * Replacing ad-hoc file storage * Lightweight persistence without running a DB server

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### Benchmarks

I’ve compared it with RocksDB and LMDB here: https://github.com/hash-anu/snkv

TL;DR:

* Faster than RocksDB for small/medium workloads * Easier to use than LMDB * Balanced read/write performance

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### Trade-offs

* Not for write-heavy, high-throughput workloads (RocksDB is better there) * LMDB can be faster for pure reads * This prioritizes simplicity + safety over raw performance

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Would love feedback, especially on:

* API design * performance * real-world use cases

github.com
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Words Without Consequence
dougb5 about 9 hours ago

Words Without Consequence

The article explores the potential impact of language models like GPT-3 on the way we communicate, raising concerns about the increasing disconnect between words and their real-world consequences, and the challenges this poses for maintaining accountability and ethical decision-making.

theatlantic.com
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Singapore says China-backed hackers targeted its four largest phone companies
JeanKage about 5 hours ago

Singapore says China-backed hackers targeted its four largest phone companies

Singapore authorities report that Chinese-backed hackers have targeted the country's largest phone companies in a widespread cybersecurity attack dubbed 'Salt Typhoon.' The attack aimed to gain unauthorized access to sensitive customer data and disrupt communications infrastructure.

techcrunch.com
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Coastal Mountain Walks: Exploring Google Fit Data with Polars and Altair
yaph about 3 hours ago

Coastal Mountain Walks: Exploring Google Fit Data with Polars and Altair

This article explores the beauty and challenges of coastal mountain walks, highlighting the picturesque landscapes, physical demands, and safety considerations that hikers should be aware of when embarking on these scenic outdoor adventures.

exploring-data.com
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Show HN: Tanin – TUI Noise Generator
anongazelle about 8 hours ago

Show HN: Tanin – TUI Noise Generator

Tanin is an open-source project that provides a lightweight, high-performance, and extensible backend framework for building modern web applications. It offers a modular design, support for various data sources, and a focus on developer productivity and ease of use.

github.com
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