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This minor character is the new hero of the Demon Slayer fandom
Image: Ufotable/Aniplex of America Wait until you see him in the next arc Continue reading…
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.
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.
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.
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: 4 # Comments: 0
Soaring U.S. stocks make China’s market look worse than it is. Names to watch
Mainland China investors these days are often focused on scorching U.S. stocks — and bemoaning cool performance at home.
John Cena Announces Retirement From WWE, Final WrestleMania Appearance in 2025
"I have no intention on being physical in any way. No guest refereeing, no falling through an accidental table. None of that stuff. I will be a fan and an advocate, and that's it"
The Metropolis Algorithm: Theory and Examples
Article URL: https://www.fepress.org/metropolis/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40897471 Points: 5 # Comments: 0
France votes as far right eyes power
France votes Sunday in pivotal runoff elections that could hand a historic victory to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and its anti-immigration vision.
‘We sell it in secret, like drugs’: Brazil’s appetite for shark meat puts species under threat
One of the biggest consumers in a global market worth an estimated £2bn, trade in the cheap fish in the south American country is booming. But worried conservationists say most people do not realise they are eating shark Photographs by Avener Prado The bright blue skies and
Job scams surged 118% in 2023, aided by AI. Here's how to stop them
Innovations in artificial intelligence and the rise of remote work have fueled a surge in phony job and recruitment ads.
The demonization of Dr. Fauci
The demonization of Anthony Fauci suggests that partisan polarization, contempt for expertise, coarseness, cruelty and a cultish propensity for conspiracy theories and violence have entered the mainstream of America.
How the Inseparable Lijadu Sisters Fought for Afropop as We Know It
Nigerian singers Taiwo and Kehinde Lijadu influenced generations of artists across genre, often without proper credit or compensation. After Kehinde's death, Taiwo is keeping their legacy alive as she prepares to rerelease their records for the first time in over a decade.
All the new video games launching in 2025
Graphic: Polygon | Source images: Skydance Interactive, Rockstar Games, Capcom, Kojima Productions, Riot Games, Koei Tecmo, Nintendo, Bethesda Softworks Your guide to 2025’s game release dates Continue reading…
German court allows patents for AI-generated inventions
Article URL: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/news/german-court-allows-patents-ai-generated-inventions Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40897265 Points: 6 # Comments: 0
Far-right regime or hung parliament in Paris? Follow our live updates for French elections
The French are voting in one of their most crucial legislative elections in recent years, with the latest polls suggesting a hung parliament.
YouTube Embeds Are Bananas Heavy and It's Fixable
Article URL: https://frontendmasters.com/blog/youtube-embeds-are-bananas-heavy-and-its-fixable/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40897205 Points: 94 # Comments: 44
What happened to the artificial-intelligence revolution?
Article URL: https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/07/02/what-happened-to-the-artificial-intelligence-revolution Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40897180 Points: 18 # Comments: 1
Target to stop accepting personal checks as form of payment
Article URL: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/target-to-stop-accepting-personal-checks-as-form-of-payment/3481773/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40897148 Points: 10 # Comments: 9
'Not the end of the world', says data scientist on the big issues
Humanity has made great strides in recent decades: air is cleaner; poverty, deforestation and childhood mortality have fallen; gasoline cars—and maybe coal—are on the way out.
Who is the UK's new 'pro-Palestine' Justice Minister?
Shabana Mahmood was appointed as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice by the UK and has a self-described pro-Palestine background.
Crew of NASA's earthbound simulated Mars habitat emerge after a year
The crew of a NASA mission to Mars emerged from their craft after a yearlong voyage that never left Earth.
Beryl expected to hit Texas, regain hurricane strength
Tropical Storm Beryl is forecast to re-strengthen into a hurricane and make landfall on the Texas coast in the early hours of Monday morning, bringing dangerous conditions to the U.S. after it hammered parts of Mexico. Much of the Texas coast was put under a hurricane warning
Lack of an Israeli plan for postwar Gaza could boost cease-fire opponents
Without an alternative, Hamas functionaries could gain control of Gaza after a cease-fire is reached ■ If Israel doesn't make a decision, imposing a military regime will be on the agenda
Kanye West Dons Spacesuit For Holiday Trip To Science Museum With Wife
Kanye West has a long history of turning heads with his outlandish outfits, and a science museum trip he recently made with his wife was no different.
Outrage after Biden administration reinstates ‘barbaric’ Trump-era hunting rules
Rules allow hunting practices that target bears and wolves, including pups or cubs, on federal land in Alaska The Biden administration has reinstated controversial Trump-era rules allowing what critics say are “barbaric” hunting practices that target bears and wolves, including
