"Democracy is not in good health," says Pope Francis

Pope Francis addressed thousands in Trieste and renew his commitment to pray and work for peace in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Sudan and Myanmar.

Israeli army ordered 'Hannibal Directive' on 7 October: report

Haaretz reports the Israeli army ordered the Hannibal Directive on 7 October to prevent soldiers from being taken captive.

Turkish army advances 15 km into Kurdistan amid Iraqi silence

Ongoing operations have forced nearly 602 villages in Duhok province to evacuate, with villagers fleeing in fear of Turkish army shelling.

UK's new foreign minister visits Poland for talks on Ukraine

David Lammy is seeking to tighten UK relations with the EU and stress the new government is just as supportive of Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Childish Gambino Debuts Bando Stone Album Featuring Steve Lacy, Flo Milli, Khruangbin, & More

Bando Stone & The New World — Donald Glover’s final album as Childish Gambino — comes out July 19. He shared its lead single “ Lithonia ” last week, and Saturday night, he hosted a special listening party he hosted at Manhattan’s Little Island.

Sanders urges Biden to focus on economic policy amid age concerns

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) urged President Biden to put aside concerns about his age and focus on policy issues that appeal to working-class voters. Sanders said in a CBS “Face the Nation” interview with Robert Costa on Sunday that the Biden campaign needs to pivot its

‘Despicable Me 4’ Tops July 4 Holiday Box Office With Mighty $122.6 Million, ‘MaXXXine’ Opens to $6.7 Million

Gru and the Minions set off fireworks at the box office as America celebrated its birthday. “Despicable Me 4,” the latest chapter in Universal and Illumination’s long-running franchise about a recovering supervillain who trades world domination for a family life, dominated the

Brad Pitt Puts Pedal to Metal in First Teaser for ‘F1’ Movie

2025 blockbuster - made in collaboration with Formula 1 - also stars Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, and Damson Idris

How to ensure higher-density housing developments still have enough space for residents' recreation needs

Growing populations and housing shortages are affecting cities worldwide, including in Australia. It's driving them to adopt high-density development near public transport hubs instead of endless suburban sprawl on city fringes.

Missy Elliott Announces An ‘Out Of This World’ Birthday Party Before L.A. Shows

Missy Elliott will be throwing a huge 'birthday and tour kickoff celebration' at L.A.'s Jerry Moss Plaza the day before her tour hits that same city.

Voting continues in France's pivotal legislative election

France could have its first far-right government since the Nazi occupation in World War II if the National Rally wins an absolute majority.

Tick that can cause meat allergy may be spreading: What to know

The lone star tick is known to spark an allergy to meat and dairy products in its victims.

The FTC should throw out its ‘junk fees’ rule and start over

The intent of the FTC’s new proposed rule is to bolster price transparency for consumers and restrain business, but its effect will be clear: higher prices, more regulation and fewer options for consumers.

Israel 'executes' four Palestinian prisoners near Gaza border

Israel has allegedly carried out the field execution of four Palestinian prisoners amid a climate of worsening prisoner abuse during the war on Gaza.

Schiff says ‘of course’ he’s concerned about Trump’s personal threats against him

Rep. Adam Schiff said on Sunday, “Of course,” that he is concerned about former President Trump’s personal threats against him, especially in light of the Supreme Court’s Monday ruling that core presidential powers are immune from criminal prosecution. “Of course,” Schiff told

Schiff says both Biden and Trump should be willing to take cognitive tests

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said on Sunday both President Biden and former President Trump should be willing to take cognitive tests as candidates for the White House this November. "Look, I'd be happy if both the President and Donald Trump took cognitive tests," Schiff told

Mass tourism protesters squirt water at Barcelona tourists

Thousands of people in the Spanish city have been taking part in demonstrations against mass tourism.

How Good Is ChatGPT at Coding, Really?

Article URL: https://spectrum.ieee.org/chatgpt-for-coding Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40897958 Points: 20 # Comments: 14

Brad Pitt ‘F1’ Teaser Trailer Arrives: “We Need to Build Our Car for Combat”

The first trailer for Brad Pitt’s Formula 1 movie has arrived. The F1 teaser features a high-speed montage of racing set to Queen’s “We Will Rock You.” “Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, Aston and now McLaren all have a speed on the straights. Our shot is battling it in the turns,”

Inflation data, Powell speaks, and big banks report earnings: What to know this week

Servant Leadership Theory

Article URL: https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/leadership-skills-daily/servant-leadership-theory/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40897872 Points: 25 # Comments: 19

Welcome to the Hannah Montana Generation of Pop Music

Miley Cyrus and her hit Disney show accidentally raised a whole new generation of main pop girls — and pop music hasn't been this fun in years

This minor character is the new hero of the Demon Slayer fandom

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Joe Biden’s parallel universe

President Biden's disastrous debate performance and subsequent spin from the White House has led to concerns about his mental acuity and ability to serve a second term, as over 70% of Americans don't believe he has the mental or cognitive health to serve as president.

Erdtree Builds, Dawntrail Advice, And More Tips That Aren't Just For DLC

Unless you’ve been living under a rock or swore off gaming for the summer (understandable), you’re probably either playing Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC or Final Fantasy XIV’s new Dawntrail expansion, and we’ve got tons of tips for both. If you just so happen to not be

Chace Crawford Went From ‘Gossip Girl’ to Octopus Sex on ‘The Boys’ — and He Loves It

The actor talks playing one of the most absurd TV characters ever, the Deep, on The Boys — and the time he was almost Captain America in the MCU

‘F1’ Teaser: Brad Pitt Stars in Formula 1 Racing Movie From ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Director

Start your engines: the teaser for a new Formula 1 racing movie starring Brad Pitt, aptly titled “F1,” has dropped. The Apple Original Films movie also stars Damson Idris. The movie follows Pitt as former Formula 1 driver Sonny Hayes, who returns to the sport and partners with

French second-round election results: Live map - how every constituency voted

Voting is underway in mainland France on Sunday in pivotal runoff elections. Follow the final results in every town and city on our interactive map.

4 Reasons to Buy PepsiCo Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

Murphy: 'Clock is ticking' for Biden to convince voters of campaign

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) warned that President Biden is running out of time to ease voters’ concerns about his age and ability following a lackluster debate performance last month. Murphy said in a CNN “State of the Union” interview with Dana Bash on Sunday that the

France’s dissolution of parliament represents ‘return to normal,’ expert says

Analysts have been trying to speculate as to why President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election.

After Covid and Olympics, Tokyo’s first female governor set for third term

Renho Saito, who was expected to be Yuriko Koike's closest rival, places third in the race.

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The exit poll: What is it, how is it made and how did it become such an accurate prediction of election results?

The first big moment on election night in the UK, after polls close, happens at 10pm sharp. This is when the exit poll is released and the media commentary floodgates are reopened after a day of media silence, according to broadcasting rules.

French second-round election results: Ultimate winners and losers in Paris

France is voting in the second round of its most crucial legislative elections in recent years, with the latest polls suggesting a hung parliament. We'll bring you the results of an exit poll and the final tally as soon as they are known here.

Risk migrates to Europe from Asia

Subscribe now for access at a special price of only $99/year. Risk migrates to Europe from Asia David P. Goldman writes that European political risk is rising, with gains by the National Rally in France and the AfD in Germany increasing uncertainty and volatility in European

Action Bronson Announces Release Date For New Album ‘Johann Sebastian Bachlava The Doctor’

Action Bronson has announced that his follow-up to 'Cocodrillo Turbo' is coming very soon, and will have beats from Daringer and Alchemist.

Mongo but on Postgres and with strong consistency benefits

Article URL: https://github.com/event-driven-io/Pongo Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40897518 Points: 25 # Comments: 8

A reawakening of systems programming meetups

Article URL: https://notes.eatonphil.com/2024-07-07-systems-meetups.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40897506 Points: 55 # Comments: 19