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WEF president: 'We haven't seen this kind of debt since the Napoleonic Wars'
Borge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum, gave a stark outlook for the global economy.
Indifferent overhead
Every business and individual has overhead. The bills we have to pay and the costs we incur that aren’t directly related to our income. You pay them whether or not you’re busy. But there are two kinds of overhead, worth differentiating: Different overhead … the investments that
Far-right AfD launches EU election campaign amid turmoil
Germany's far-right AfD party launched its EU election campaign amidst controversy, including the absence of its lead candidate due to an espionage-related arrest and declining poll ratings.
Pope greets artists and inmates at Venice Biennale
The Pontiff travelled to Venice to see the Holy See’s pavilion for this year’s Venice Biennale. It’s a first for a pope, and has given the 60th edition of the world’s longest running international art exhibit reason.
I'm Not Having Kids (and That's Okay)
Article URL: https://ashlybq.substack.com/p/im-not-having-kids-and-thats-okay Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40186778 Points: 7 # Comments: 0
Hamas to respond to Israel's hostage proposal in 48 hours
Hamas to respond to Israel's hostage proposal in 48 hours
Blinken to travel to Saudi Arabia amid renewed push for a hostage deal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit comes amid a push for a deal with Hamas, which released videos of three hostages, including of a dual U.S. citizen.
Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner
The US president made fun of his and Donald Trump's age at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Can social media swing the EU election?
Compared to the 2019 election more EU platform rules are in place.
Scientists create octopus-inspired ‘super strong’ robotic suction cups
The scientists were inspired by the way natural organisms, such as octopuses, can stick to rocks with their suckers.
How the EU farmers movement plans to gain traction ahead of elections
The group aims to prioritise products produced in Europe and end green policies as well as mport trade agreements such as grain from Ukraine, and dealings with Mercosur.
Biden calls for release of journalist at Correspondents' dinner
At a media dinner in Washington on Saturday night, US President Joe Biden used his opportunity at the podium to to call on foreign governments to release detained journalists and roast his presumptive Republican running-mate Donald Trump over his age and literary tastes.
From petri dish to plate: meet the company hoping to bring lab-grown fish to the table
People want more seafood than the oceans can sustainably supply, so a German firm aims to plug that gap with cultivated fish – but are consumers ready to buy it? The redbrick offices, just north of Hamburg’s River Elbe and a few floors below Carlsberg’s German headquarters, are
The Better Boarding Method Airlines Won't Use
Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAHbLRjF0vo Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40186299 Points: 23 # Comments: 11
As Ukraine runs low on ammo, civilians build troops DIY drones at home
With Russian forces advancing on the battlefield, Ukrainian citizens are aiding their country’s defense by building drones at home and sending them to the front.
Jeff Probst Announces ‘Survivor 50’ Will Be All Returning Players
Season 50 of “Survivor” may be four seasons away, but the planning is officially underway. During a “Survivor” FYC event on Saturday night at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, host and showrunner Jeff Probst announced that the landmark season will feature all returning players.
The Princeton Companion to Applied Mathematics
Article URL: https://nhigham.com/the-princeton-companion-to-applied-mathematics/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40186146 Points: 29 # Comments: 1
Portugal’s cork forests are major carbon sinks - but they face threats from climate change
For each kilogram of cork produced, the trees can capture 73 kg of CO2, according to Portugal's leading cork company.
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First ever autonomous car race in Abu Dhabi finishes despite issues
Article URL: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/27/24142989/a2rl-autonomous-race-cars-f1-abu-dhabi Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40186055 Points: 8 # Comments: 3
Install Asdf: One Runtime Manager to Rule All Dev Environments
Article URL: https://jdsalaro.com/tutorial/asdf-single-package-manager-multiple-dev-environments Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40186036 Points: 45 # Comments: 39
Plunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin's Glow Is Fading
Article URL: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/larry-ellison-s-austin-snub-adds-to-city-s-housing-office-woes Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40185989 Points: 36 # Comments: 39
Nation state backdoor found in Cisco firewalls (again..?) [video]
Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMiGHWTPv5Q Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40185986 Points: 17 # Comments: 3
SNL star Colin Jost roasts politicians, praises journalists at correspondents' dinner
Saturday Night Live (SNL) star Colin Jost roasted politicians and praised journalists at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night, bringing humor at a time of political tension at home and deadly conflicts overseas. Jost, 41, kicked off his
44% Unicorn Startups in the US were founded by foreign workers
Article URL: https://twitter.com/IlyaStrebulaev/status/1481662020659257349 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40185970 Points: 49 # Comments: 32
‘Generous,’ ‘Elegant,’ ‘The Heart of a Lioness’: Nicole Kidman Showered with Compliments at AFI Life Achievement Award Ceremony
Hollywood legends gathered Saturday night to celebrate Nicole Kidman as she received the prestigious AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed by the American Film Institute. The annual tribute was held at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, where some of Kidman’s closest