Russia bombards border city as major assault on Ukraine continues
Russia targets the border city of Vovchansk with intense airstrikes and rocket attacks as part of its major new assault on eastern Ukraine.
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Bitcoin and crypto have a lot of terms. We've got a glossary for what you need to know
Since its inception, Bitcoin has captured the attention of countless individuals, which has led to the creation of a bustling cryptocurrency industry. As the crypto industry is new, its terms and jargon are often unfamiliar, which makes it difficult to understand what’s going
Cannes 2024 preview: The 10 Palme d’Or contenders you need to look out for
The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicks off next week (Tuesday 14 May). Here's everything you need to know about the Palme d'Or contending films that we're giddily anticipating.
llIlI.lI: a URL shortener using only I/l to encode domains
Article URL: https://llili.li/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40332992 Points: 24 # Comments: 4
IDF says 'precise operation' in Rafah continues as thousands more told to evacuate
The Israeli military issued more evacuation orders for tens of thousand of Palestinians on Saturday, advising them to head to an ‘expanded humanitarian zone’ in al-Mawasi.
Shein suppliers still work 75-hour weeks - report
A Swiss pressure group says some staff at Shein suppliers are still working excessive overtime.
Vintage supermarkets and secret ceramics: Here's what to see at London Craft Week 2024
London Craft Week is back, with an abundance of creative events taking place across the city for its tenth anniversary.
Israeli strike kills 2 Gaza doctors as UN urges ceasefire
Israel launched strikes on Gaza on Sunday, killing two doctors, while the UN chief calls for an "immediate" Gaza ceasefire.
Israel intensifies attacks on northern Gaza's Jabalia camp
Israel launched strikes on Gaza on Sunday, killing two doctors, while the UN chief calls for an "immediate" Gaza ceasefire.
Singapore, Philippines sign agreement for airlines to offer up to 150 codeshare services weekly
Currently, there is a limit of 35 weekly codeshare services between Singapore and Philippine airlines.
AI Ruined Quora
Article URL: https://jonn.substack.com/p/how-ai-ruined-quora Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40332702 Points: 44 # Comments: 35
Meghan opens up about her Nigerian heritage
The Duchess of Sussex describes the "eye opening" experience of learning about her Nigerian ancestry.
Automatically Detecting Under-Trained Tokens in Large Language Models
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.05417 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40332651 Points: 16 # Comments: 1
Israel expands military operations amid dire warnings from aid groups on Rafah
The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said that at least 300,000 people were affected by Israel’s new evacuation orders in Gaza.
When is criticism of Israel antisemitic?
To characterise campus protests as comparable to Nazi antisemitism, as Benjamin Netanyahu has done, is grotesque, writes Peter Singer.
Farewell, Chuck E. Cheese Animatronic Band
Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/11/business/chuck-e-cheese-animatronic-band.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40332525 Points: 22 # Comments: 19
Israel strikes Gaza after fresh Rafah evacuation order
Israel launched strikes on Gaza Sunday after it expanded an evacuation order for Rafah, with the United Nations warning an outright invasion of the crowded southern city risked an "epic" disaster. Gaza's civil defence agency said two doctors were killed Sunday in the central
Is the expected surge in far-right vote pushing women to be more politically active?
In an interview with Euronews, gender equality experts believe that the European institutions remain abstract elements in women's lives and a space fuelled by gender stereotypes.
The latest Vampire Survivors release is a straight-up crossover with Contra
Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns is chock full of contra baddies and characters.
Can We Make Bicycles Sustainable Again?
Article URL: https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/2023/02/can-we-make-bicycles-sustainable-again/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40332416 Points: 20 # Comments: 10
Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that decomposes
Article URL: https://abcnews.go.com/US/scientists-figured-make-bio-based-plastic-completely-biodegrades/story?id=110032450 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40332400 Points: 11 # Comments: 6
Maya Rudolph Brings Beyoncé Back to ‘Hot Ones’ for Outrageous SNL Sketch
Maya Rudolph brought Beyoncé back to “Saturday Night Live,” reprising her impression in order to give Queen B another shot at the spicy chicken wing talk show “Hot Ones.” Opposite Mikey Day’s take on host Sean Evans, Beyoncé returns for the challenging YouTube interview
Travel is both joyful and stressful. Here’s how I overcome anxiety on the road
Mental Health Awareness Week: How I keep depression and anxiety in check while travelling.
France, Italy, Belgium: Which European countries have the best cycle to work schemes?
Cycling helps you to get fit and reduce emissions.
Latest news bulletin | May 12th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Moms Make the World Brighter: Happy Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day to moms everywhere! Your love and dedication inspire us all. Wishing you a day filled with joy and love. Thank you for everything you do! Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40332320 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
YouTuber spots something unusual about Skyrim's river flow, modder gets on it immediately
Well, that didn't take long.
Maya Rudolph Channels Beyoncé and Madonna in ‘SNL’ Opening Number ‘Mother’
Maya Rudolph opened the Mother’s Day episode of “Saturday Night Live” with a tribute to mothers — in every sense of the term. Hosting the sketch show’s penultimate episode of the season, Rudolph began her monologue by noting she’s a four-time mom herself. “But Maya, look —
Rocket fired from Gaza hits home in southern Israel, three wounded
Palestinian empty house in West Bank set on fire by unknown perpetrators ■ Reports in Gaza say IDF engages Hamas members in Jabalya ■ Home in Ashkelon takes direct rocket hit; three lightly wounded ■ IDF spokesperson tells foreign media army avoiding Rafah densely populated
