June breaks global temperature records for 13th month in row as Earth exceeds 1.5C limit for a year
It also marked the third month in a row that Earth has exceeded the 1.5C limit set by the Paris agreement.
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Africa: Canada Boosts UNFPA's Efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa With U.S.$7.2 Million
[UNFPA] Global Affairs Canada has pledged US$7.2 million to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, to respond to severe humanitarian needs in 13 countries across sub-Saharan Africa.
India event organiser arrested after fatal crush
Nearly 121 people died in a crush at a religious gathering in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Metro Boomin Shows Off Acting Skills In WWE Ad Featuring 'We Don't Trust You' Track
Metro Boomin, already a multi-hyphenate in the world of entertainment, can now add one more title to his resume, having starred in a new WWE ad.
Space data centres: ‘A figment of the imagination’ but one that could make Europe a space leader
It may not be until 2036, but Europe is looking into how to send data centres into space in a sustainable way.
European markets prepare for French political turmoil
The second round of the French election forecasts a possible hung parliament, with the left-wing coalition unexpectedly gaining the most seats. Despite political uncertainties, the euro pares early losses.
QuickJS, the Next Generation: a mighty JavaScript engine
Article URL: https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40903024 Points: 21 # Comments: 4
Showdown for far-right Patriots in quest for third-biggest group
Viktor Orbán’s bid to make his new far-right alliance the third force in the European Parliament reaches its climax this week – but whether the group will be able to wield clout in the Parliament remains moot.
Idea of new health committee in Parliament meets resistance
Despite the EPP's push for a specific health committee in the new European Parliament, the proposal is resisted by other political groups and stakeholders.
Silicone mask-wearing criminals in China spark security concerns; e-commerce platforms censor product searches
Checks by CNA found that silicone face masks can be delivered beyond China to other places in Asia like Singapore. But experts say there isn’t cause for alarm.
Hollywood icon Paramount agrees $28bn merger deal
The studio has made many hit films, including the Godfather, Star Trek, and Mission: Impossible series.
Thai airports to shut inbound duty-free shops to drive tourism spending in the country
No date has been set, but the Thai government estimates their closure will increase foreign visitors' spending by 570 baht per person, per trip.
Africa: CRVPF, gnuGrid CRB and the Mastercard Foundation Extend Partnership to Expand Employment Opportunities for Young People in Uganda
[Mastercard Foundation] Kampala, Uganda -- Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF), and gnuGrid CRB, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, have extended their partnership for the Empowering Youth Through Data and Community Development (EYDCD) program.
Massive floods affect millions across South Asia
Swathes of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh have been inundated in recent days, killing scores of people.
Zed Editor automatically downloads binaries and NPM packages without consent
Article URL: https://old.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1dxmroj/zed_editor_automatically_downloads_binaries_and/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40902826 Points: 69 # Comments: 30
UK Amazon staff in protests over union recognition
The action coincides with a ballot to "force Amazon to recognise a union for the first time", GMB says.
Africa: Refugees, Migrants Face Horrors While Crossing African Continent
[VOA] Geneva -- Thousands of refugees and migrants who risk their lives on dangerous land routes across the African continent are subject to violence, abuse and exploitation, according to a report released Friday by the U.N. Refugee Agency, International Organization for
Africa: UN, AU Urge African Countries to Invest in Disaster Insurance
[VOA] Harare, Zimbabwe -- The U.N. and the African Union are urging countries on the continent to invest in natural disaster insurance because conditions like droughts, cyclones, diseases and floods are becoming more frequent with climate change.
Africa: What Does the West Invest in Africa?
[DW] Despite their dwindling influence, Western countries continue investing in Africa. But Russia, China and others have been catching up. Is Africa finally able to dictate its own terms in attracting foreign investment?
'I'm a believer' says UN chief as Media Cities network lights up Braga
Teeming with artists and energy, the XVI annual UCCN conference seeks to improve cultural life across the globe. But did you know it existed?
Boeing to plead guilty to criminal fraud charge stemming from 737 MAX crashes
Article URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/08/boeing-to-plead-guilty-to-criminal-fraud-charge-stemming-from-737-max-crashes.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40902749 Points: 65 # Comments: 27
Do Skis Get Blunt?
Article URL: https://brooker.co.za/misc-blog/2024/01/23/skis.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40902740 Points: 61 # Comments: 45
Ukrainian attacks on supply lines slowed Russians in Kharkiv, intercepts show
Russian troops invading Ukraine’s Kharkiv region are short of food and water, Ukrainian soldiers say, citing intercepted communications and interrogations of POWs.
TikTok ‘promoted misogyny and negative stereotypes’ in run-up to EU elections
A new study has found that TikTok’s search suggestions contained toxic language towards women and minorities in Finland.
Ahead in the markets: European election effects and US inflation data
This week, investors will closely monitor the market reactions to the French election in Europe. Additionally, both China and the US are set to release their Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, providing insights into the inflation trajectory of the world's two largest economies.
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Historian and TikTok star Alice Loxton shares the best rail routes to explore Britain’s past
Don't know where to start your UK trip? Follow historian Alice Loxton’s rail recommendations.
The Skydance Vision for a New Paramount: Cash Injection, ‘Stability’ for Creatives and Tech Savvy
Now that Shari Redstone has signed on the dotted line to sell her father’s media empire to Skydance and RedBird Capital, what future awaits? The vision for a combined Skydance – tech scion David Ellison’s production entity behind franchises like “Mission: Impossible” – and
Africa: The Role of Kiswahili in Promoting Education and Peace
[Africa Renewal] Celebrating the World Kiswahili Language Day that is marked on 7 July annually
Africa: Three Animals That Can Detect Disease in Humans
[The Conversation Africa] When it comes to accurately diagnosing a disease, you might think you need expensive, high-tech machinery and equipment capable of looking deep beneath the skin at what's going on in the body. But while these high-tech implements certainly are
Africa: Pan-African Legacies Converge in Seun Kuti, Damian Marley's 'Dey'
[Afropop] On June 26, Seun Kuti and Damian Marley released "Dey" -jazzy, funky, and indicative of the sound that defined Nigerian star Fela Kuti's Afrobeat.
Shari Redstone Tells Paramount Employees Skydance ‘Has a Clear Strategic Vision for the Future’; Co-CEOs Say in Memo ‘It’s Business as Usual’ for Now
After months of talks, Paramount Global and Skydance Media officially announced a deal to merge Sunday night. Shari Redstone, non-executive chair of Paramount Global and its controlling shareholder through National Amusements Inc., addressed the pact in a memo to employees, as
French left-wing campaigners 'relieved' but uncertain for future
There was relief among many left-wing voters after they were projected to get the most seats in France’s lower house of parliament, but some are worried about whether the alliance will be able to stay together.
