Biden tells students he’s working ‘around the clock’ on Gaza cease-fire
In a speech at Morehouse College, President Biden said he’s pushing for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. Anti-war protests have roiled campuses across the U.S.
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'No sign of life' at Iran president helicopter crash site
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran on Sunday.
Capes is a superhero game about the legacy its heroes inherit, but also the legacy of turn-based tactics as a genre
"X-Men meets XCOM" may be a glib summary, but it's not totally inaccurate.
Iran crash live updates: No signs of life where President Raisi’s helicopter crashed, state media says
The helicopter crashed in thick fog in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province as Raisi was on his way back from inaugurating a dam project.
Israel ‘is stuck inside Gaza’ as Palestinian suffering deepens
Gazans are facing a humanitarian nightmare while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces internal government battles.
Why Fact Checking of Claims About Nuclear Power Projects Is Important
Article URL: https://neutronbytes.com/2024/05/12/why-fact-checking-of-audacious-claims-about-nuclear-power-projects-is-important/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40411871 Points: 10 # Comments: 0
Carson Lund Pitches ‘Eephus’ as a Universal Tale on Change, Aging and Loss
American helmer Carson Lund uses the baseball diamond as a deeply cinematic space in his feature debut, “Eephus.” The esoteric title is the name of one of the game’s rarest pitches. “Eephus” marks the second film from the L.A. collective Omnes Films to screen in the Directors’
‘CSI: Vegas’ Ends Its Series Run With a Shocking, Unexpected Villain Twist
SPOILER ALERT: Don’t read on if you haven’t watched “Tunnel Vision,” the final episode of “CSI: Vegas” that aired on Sunday, May 19. “Things are about to go kaboom.” That’s what Beau (Lex Medlin) says on Friday night’s series finale of “CSI: Vegas” as he prepares to detonate a
The President of Iran has died
Article URL: https://x.com/sentdefender/status/1792387709140402299 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40411751 Points: 23 # Comments: 10
Sullivan presses Netanyahu for a more focused military campaign in Gaza
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan reiterated Biden administration pressure on Israel to limit its military operation in Gaza during a visit to the country on Sunday. Sullivan is on a combined trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia as the U.S. leans on its lead Arab
Korea Box Office: ‘IF’ and Other New Releases Make Little Impact as ‘The Roundup: Punishment’ Hits $75 Million
Local blockbuster, “The Roundup: Punishment” extended its dominance of the South Korea theatrical box office for a fourth weekend. That lifted its cumulative total to a powerful $75 million. “Punishment,” the fourth part of a brutal action comedy film franchise produced by and
Vance doubles down on praise for Viktor Orban's crackdown on universities in Hungary
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) stood by previous comments praising Hungarian President Viktor Orban for a regulatory crackdown on the country’s universities on Sunday, saying the U.S. should embrace a similar mindset. Orban, as part of anti-democratic reforms which included changes to
China hits back at US and EU as trade rows deepen
Last week, Washington announce new tariffs on Chinese imports including electric cars and solar panels.
Avoidance of sun exposure as a risk factor for major causes of death
Article URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26992108/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40411393 Points: 50 # Comments: 18
Biden on Trump’s next Supreme Court pick: ‘Do you think he’ll put anybody who has a brain?’
President Biden asked the audience at an NAACP Detroit chapter dinner to consider whether they think former President Trump, if elected for a second term in the White House, would fill hypothetical vacancies at the Supreme Court with “anybody who has a brain.” In a political
How to read a book: 10 rules from a reviewer
Article URL: https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2024/05/18/how-to-read-book-dirda/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40411319 Points: 16 # Comments: 7
US to pull troops out of Niger by mid-September: Pentagon
The U.S. military will pull all of its assets out of Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon announced Sunday, after days of talks with the country’s military junta finalized a timeline. A group of military leaders executed a coup in Niger last year, forming a military junta
Five new Steam games you probably missed (May 20, 2024)
Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
Tornado Cash verdict has chilling implications for industry
Article URL: https://cointelegraph.com/news/tornado-cash-verdict-crypto-industry Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40411236 Points: 45 # Comments: 45
How should countries deal with falling birth rates?
As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.
Elon Musk debuts Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia
Elon Musk traveled to Bali this weekend to officially launch Starlink, the SpaceX satellite internet service, in Indonesia this Sunday. At a launch event with ministers in a health clinic in Indonesia, Musk stressed the significance of providing internet access to far-reaching
Anthropic: Reflections on Our Responsible Scaling Policy
Article URL: https://www.anthropic.com/news/reflections-on-our-responsible-scaling-policy Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40411115 Points: 87 # Comments: 63
Fiat brings back its 500e electric model for 2024, with 149 mile range
Article URL: https://abc7.com/post/fiat-upgrades-electric-500e-model-for-2024/14834672/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40411082 Points: 28 # Comments: 39
Tutorial: Metacompilers Part 1 (2016)
Article URL: http://www.bayfronttechnologies.com/mc_tutorial.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40411061 Points: 7 # Comments: 0
Joe Budden Defends Removing Commentary On Diddy Assault Video From Podcast
Joe Budden has clarified his decision not to address the Diddy assault video in the latest episode of his podcast, dismissing conspiracy theories on the topic.
‘The Garfield Movie’ Review: Beloved Feline Loses His Sarcastic Growl in Product Placement-Heavy Origin Story
The lasagna-obsessed feline with a near-pathological aversion to Mondays, who first came into popular consciousness in the late ‘70s as a comic strip, is a diluted version of himself in “The Garfield Movie.” Not only is his suave apathy mostly replaced by an excessive
Taiwan's new president Lai calls on China to 'stop threatening' the island
William Lai faces an aggressive Beijing, a divided parliament and a disgruntled youth in his first term.
Life in Taiwan is rowdy and proud, never mind China’s threats
As Lai Ching-te takes office, these photos show how this island democracy revels in the vibrant society its people have created.
Are we really about to talk to whales?
The past decade has seen an explosion of new research into some of the most fascinating sounds in the sea: the vocalizations of whales and dolphins.
Islamic State claims deadly Afghanistan attack on tourists
The attack on a group of tourists in Afghanistan's Bamyan killed three Spanish tourists with one other Spaniard seriously wounded.
Producer Frank Marshall on Resurrecting a Lost Album by Jazz Greats Chet Baker and Jack Sheldon, 52 Years After It Was Recorded
Lost, completed studio albums by revered trumpet player and jazz vocalist Chet Baker don’t pop up every year. But “In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album,” which was just released after sitting unheard for 52 years, has some even more novel wrinkles to it. For one, the previously
50 Cent Threatens Suntory Global Spirits With Congressional Action Amid $6 Million Lawsuit
50 Cent has threatened to take fall out with Suntory Global Spirits, formerly Beam Suntory, beyond the legal battle ground to a more public dispute in congress.
How Kid Rock Went From America’s Favorite Hard-Partying Rock Star to a MAGA Mouthpiece
The man born Bob Ritchie calls Trump his “bestie" and spouts right-wing talking points. Many close to him wonder what the hell happened