Who was Iran's Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a helicopter crash?
Ebrahim Raisi was Iran's president from 2021 until his death yesterday and had a reputation as a conservative hardliner.
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Study finds evidence that subduction zone splay faults compound hazards of great earthquakes
Research has provided new insight into the tectonic plate shifts that create some of the Earth's largest earthquakes and tsunamis.
Record low Antarctic sea ice 'extremely unlikely' without climate change, says scientists
Scientists at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have found that the record-low levels of sea ice around Antarctica in 2023 were extremely unlikely to happen without the influence of climate change. This low was a one-in-a-2000-year event without climate change and four times
Israel says 'it wasn't us' after Raisi Iran chopper crash
Fingers have pointed at Israel after a helicopter carrying Ebrahim Raisi and other top Iranian aides crashed into a mountainside on Sunday.
China, India duel for riverine lifeblood of Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s economy faces a perfect storm with double-digit inflation pinching wallets, foreign exchange reserves dwindling and economic growth fading away. To weather the crisis, the government is desperately seeking foreign loans. Enter China into the eye of the tempest.
Vince Staples – “Shame On The Devil”
A few months ago, Vince Staples starred in the first season of The Vince Staples Show , an absurdist Netflix series that’s loosely based on his life. But Staples isn’t taking his focus off of music. Today, Staples has announces plans to release a new album, Dark Times , that’ll
Video game movies keep relying on the wrong kind of violence
Image: Roadside Attractions/Everett Collection Middling films like Boy Kills World have incredible fights, but they’re missing the point Continue reading…
Cannes 2024 review: ‘The Substance’ - Coralie Fargeat’s spine-cleaving triumph
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Cannes Halftime Report Card on Films’ Awards Prospects — for Fest and Fall Prizes
As the 77th Cannes Film Festival (May 14-25) arrives at its halfway point, here is THR executive editor of awards Scott Feinberg’s assessment of the awards prospects — at the Cannes closing ceremony and later in the fall — of the films that have screened at the fest so far. The
Spirit Airlines has joined Frontier in dropping change and cancellation fees
Spirit Airlines is the latest carrier to do away with cancellation and change fees, as more and more airlines get rid of the extra charges. Read more...
Irish economist urges staff quota system for ECB amid fears Ireland may fall behind
ECB economist calls on the Central Bank to open a national quota-based employment process, as he fears Irish representation will fall behind. Euronews look at how nationalities are represented within the ECB.
Top US aide Sullivan in Israel to advance hostage, Saudi deals
US Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has told Israeli officials of the 'potential' for a Saudi normalisation deal.
Inside the Legal Battle to Recut Trump Movie ‘The Apprentice’: Why Billionaire Investor Dan Snyder Is Furious With Ex-President’s Portrayal (EXCLUSIVE)
On Monday night, all eyes in Cannes will be on the launch of “The Apprentice,” the high-profile drama that stars Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump. The filmmakers and stars haven’t done any press on the ground at Cannes ahead of the film’s world premiere, and few have seen
Trump’s trials may help, not hurt, his shot at the White House
Trump’s legal woes have not had the negative impact many had predicted — and Democrats may have hoped.
Flying is cheaper in 2024. But not for some destinations
Average airline ticket prices are less expensive than they were a year ago. Flights to some areas, especially those abroad, are still high.
Ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse refloated, moving toward port
The Dali ship, which caused the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse two months ago, was successfully refloated Monday morning and was moving toward the Baltimore port. The Dali appeared to begin moving shortly after 6 a.m., the Associated Press reported, after starting
CVE-2024-4367 – Arbitrary JavaScript execution in PDF.js
Article URL: https://codeanlabs.com/blog/research/cve-2024-4367-arbitrary-js-execution-in-pdf-js/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40414718 Points: 28 # Comments: 5
The Number Ones: John Legend’s “All Of Me”
In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop
Assange wins right to challenge US extradition
The decision means Mr Assange will remain in the UK and be able to challenge US assurances over his prospective trial.
Julian Assange can appeal U.S. extradition order, U.K. court rules
WikiLeaks founder Assange will not be whisked away by U.S. marshals but will remain in the high-security Belmarsh prison while challenging the extradition order.
Michael Cohen returns for more cross-exam at Trump hush money trial: Live updates
Star witness Michael Cohen is set to get his final shot on the witness stand in Trump’s hush money trial, with cross-examination resuming earlier than usual on Monday. Cohen’s testimony is expected to last through midday before prosecutors could rest their case early this week.
New Saudi Production Company 3SIX9 Studios Launches From Cannes With Hollywood Film and TV Slate
A new Saudi Arabian film studio with deep pockets and Hollywood connections is launching from the Cannes Film Festival with a slate of film and TV projects. The Los Angeled-based 3SIX9 Studios – announced at an event on a yacht in the bay of Cannes – is co-founded by actor and
Apple is slashing iPhone prices in China again as sales slow
Apple is cutting prices on select iPhone models in China — again — as the smartphone giant looks to juice sales and boost its position in the increasingly competitive market . Read more...
End of Trump hush-money trial nears as Cohen wraps up testimony
Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen returns to give more evidence in the historic criminal trial.
OpenAI's leaders say they'll 'keep elevating' safety after disbanding their existential dangers team
Artificial intelligence is going to become more ingrained in our day-to-day lives — and OpenAI’s leadership wants the world to know it’s taking the risks seriously after the company shuttered the team responsible for AI’s existential dangers . Read more...
How a 64k intro is made (2017)
Article URL: https://www.lofibucket.com/articles/64k_intro.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40414565 Points: 7 # Comments: 1
Africa: Could Mozambique's Next President Change Tack On Cabo Delgado?
[ISS] New leadership could take the long overdue step of balancing security and development policies to prevent terrorism.
Iran president, top diplomat found dead after helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other officials were found dead on Monday after their helicopter crashed in a foggy region, state media reported. State television did not provide an immediate cause for the crash, which spurred an
BT scraps digital landline switch deadline
BT has ditched its timetable to move landline customers from copper wire to digital.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Israeli, Hamas leaders
ICC head Karim Khan said that he believes Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant and three Hamas leaders are guilty of war crimes related to the Gaza-Israel war
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
Karim Khan says there are reasonable grounds to believe the leaders bear criminal responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
