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Lula pledges federal assistance to flood-ridden Rio Grande do Sul State
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told Rio Grande do Sul Governor Eduardo Leite that the federal administration would spare no effort assisting the southeastern State get through the current heavy storms that have left at least 32 casualties, Agencia Brasil
Israel Hamas War Protests Worldwide; Visiting a Donkey Festival in Colombia
As protests over the Israel Hamas war roil college campuses across the U.S., similar protests are happening elsewhere in the world. We hear from some of them. And a quirky festival in Colombia celebrates the donkey.
Apex Legends’ new character goes full Harley Quinn
Image: Respawn Entertainment/Electronic Arts Alter has a few devious tricks of her sleeve Continue reading…
Have the wheels come off for Tesla?
As the electric carmaker sees sales fall and cuts jobs, we take a closer look at its problems.
Environmental journalism is under attack
Rufino Choque, from the Urus Indigenous community, stands over a boat in the middle of the extinct Poopó Lake, which disappeared in 2015. | Photo by Manuel Seoane Attacks against environmental journalists have risen dramatically across the world, according to a report
Evening Report — Hope Hicks takes witness stand in hush money trial
Hope Hicks takes the witness stand in Trump's hush money trail {beacon} Evening Report © AP Hope Hicks takes witness stand in hush money trial Hope Hicks, a former top aide and close confidante of former President Trump, took the stand Friday in Trump's criminal trial
‘The Maze Runner’ Reboot in the Works with ‘Transcendence’ Scribe Jack Paglen in Talks to Write (Exclusive)
The Maze Runner is back at the starting line. 20th Century Studios is rebooting the sci-fi action adventure franchise, which ran as a trilogy from 2014 to 2018. The Disney arm is in negotiations to tap Jack Paglen, perhaps best known for writing the Johnny Depp-starring sci-fi
U.S. tells Qatar to evict Hamas if it obstructs Israeli hostage deal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Qatar’s prime minister to expel Hamas’s political leaders if the group rejects Israel’s latest cease-fire proposal.
Finley (YC W21) is hiring securitization and structured finance professionals
Article URL: https://jobs.lever.co/FinleyTechnologies/70462b30-c31a-4db3-932a-0abb96ec5566 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40252334 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
Biden to host Jordan king next week amid Gaza talks
US President Joe Biden will host Jordan's King Abdullah II next week, the White House said Friday, as negotiations continue in the Middle East for a ceasefire in Gaza. The meeting will be "private" and will be followed by a readout, White House Press Secretary Karine
Rite Aid has already closed over 500 stores and more could be on the way
Rite Aid will soon be much smaller as it works through a bankruptcy exit strategy with lenders. Read more...
Britt Hennemuth Exits Vanity Fair to Join Universal Pictures as Senior VP of Production Development and Special Projects
Longtime Vanity Fair editor Britt Hennemuth is departing his role as the publication’s West coast director to join Universal Pictures. Hennemuth has been named senior vice president of production development and special projects at the studio, where he will work with
Here’s the letter from 14 senators slamming TSA facial recognition in airports
Image: Getty Images The TSA’s been planning to expand facial recognition to a whopping 430 US airports over the next several years — but a bipartisan group of 14 senators is now challenging that. Facial recognition “poses significant threats to our privacy and civil
Detroit’s Flip Side With Payroll Giovanni
Partnering with KOOL, Rolling Stone explores the Motor City through the eyes of the Detroit-based rapper
Why You Should Play VR Missions Before Metal Gear Solid
While Metal Gear Solid’s 2023 Master Collection has more than its fair share of technical issues , it still packs a ton of solid Metal Gear action for you to play through. Like the full version of 1999’s Metal Gear Solid VR Missions (which do not require a VR headset, in case
Even a boomer shooter freak like me can't keep up with them all anymore, but this one where you run around on the ceiling and shoot ray guns at Cthulhu guys woke me from a retro FPS stupor
The first time you walk on the ceiling in They Came From Dimension X is a special videogame moment.
John Rich says he'll perform at UNC frat's 'rager'
Country music artist John Rich said he is willing to play at a “rager” for members of a fraternity at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “I reached out and I said, ‘Boys, I sure am proud of you. When you have that big rager you guys are talking about on GoFundMe,
What lies ahead for the presidential election in Chad
The African country of Chad goes holds its presidential election in the next few days — one of the first military led governments in the region to do so. Will the vote bring stability or more chaos?
Venezuelan opposition is showing new life after naming a candidate to take on Maduro
Venzuela's opposition finally gets to name a candidate to take on President Nicolas Maduro in July's election. The authoritarian leader has used all sorts of underhanded tricks to seize the advantage.
Universities brace for disruption at commencements
Students on at least one campus are planning Gaza war protests as graduation season begins this weekend.
Uruguay launches app to involve people in fight against dengue-spreading mosquito
Uruguay's Health Ministry Friday launched the application "Mosquito Alert" and urged the population to use it so that authorities can better fight the Aedes Aegypti mosquito which is behind the spread of dengue, zika, and chikungunya, it was reported in Montevideo.
Rapsody & Erykah Badu Deliver Ode To Late Night Lovin' On New Song '3:AM'
Rapsody and Erykah Badu have linked up for a new ode to late night lovin' entitled '3:AM,' set to be featured on Rapsody's new album, 'Please Don't Cry.'
‘Sugar’ Stars Colin Farrell, Amy Ryan Break Down That Absolutely Insane Episode 6 Twist
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains major spoilers from “Go Home,” the sixth episode of “Sugar,” now streaming on Apple TV+. If you had “Colin Farrell’s new noir detective series is really a front for an ethereal alien drama” on your 2024 TV predictions, then take a bow, because
Fake Beaches Are Popping Up Online And You Can Blame Pokémon Go Players
A large and popular open-source mapping database used by many companies, apps, and websites is currently dealing with a strange problem: Random, fake beaches are appearing in places like backyards, church parking lots, and golf courses. And the community knows who to blame:
Azealia Banks Sides With Drake In Beef Against 'Fake Gangsta Nepo Baby' Kendrick Lamar
Azealia Banks has announced that she's chosen a side in the ongoing beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, and she's made it clear who she picked.
Palestinian doctor dies in Israeli prison
Israeli authorities said they were investigating the death of orthopaedic surgeon Dr Adnan Al-Bursh.
US congressman and wife charged with taking bribes
It is alleged the couple accepted money from an Azerbaijani government-run oil firm and a Mexican bank.
Highway collapse in southern China kills at least 36 people
The ground beneath the highway appeared to have caved in, along with the section of the road above it.
Matthias Glasner’s ‘Dying’ Wins German Film Awards
Matthias Glasner’s epic dysfunctional family drama Dying has won the top prize for best film at the 2024 German Film Awards, the Lolas. Dying was one of the critical favorites at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, where Glasner won the Silver Bear for best screenplay. The film
How to get retinue in Manor Lords
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Why is Firefox called Firefox?
Article URL: https://lunduke.locals.com/post/5577706/why-is-firefox-called-firefox Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40252107 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
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Looking to relax or fall asleep? Try Sleep Baseball (aka “baseball radio ASMR”). “Northwoods Baseball Sleep Radio is a full-length fake baseball game. There is no yelling, no loud commercials, no weird volume spikes.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
League Of Legends’ New Anti-Cheat Software Isn’t Bricking PCs, Riot Says
Earlier this week, Riot Games deployed a patch for League of Legends that introduced new anti-cheat software to curb “scripters, botters, and cheaters.” Unfortunately, players reported issues with the popular MOBA following the update, saying that the new anti-cheat program had
Tems Self-Directs Her Karaoke Party in ‘Love Me JeJe’ Video
The single will appear on the musician's highly-anticipated debut album Born in the Wild
Show HN: Lightsaber Battle – May the Fourth Be with You
Hey folks, join me in a lightsaber battle! I love Star Wars and may 4th is a special day for me, so I made this little thing. You can change the saber color and background. Let me know what you guys think and May the Fourth be With You Comments URL:
‘America First’ conservatives aren’t putting American workers first
We know these senators aren’t on the side of the American worker, which begs the question — whose side are they on? The answer is obvious: people and corporations with money.
Trophy Eyes Share Statement About Fan’s Spinal Injury Caused By Frontman Stagediving In Buffalo
Trophy Eyes’ show Tuesday in Buffalo quickly took a devastating turn. The Newcastle, Australia pop-punk/melodic hardcore band had just begun their set at Mohawk Place when singer John Floreani stagedived into the crowd, flouting the venue’s policy prohibiting the maneuver. In