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Pro-Palestinian protesters battle with police on UCLA campus
Riot police took to the UCLA campus ordering a large gathering of pro-Palestinian demonstrators within a fortified encampment to withdraw or face arrest
EU unveils €1-billion aid package for Lebanon in bid to curb refugee flows
The European Union will provide €1 billion in financial aid to Lebanon over three years to prop up the country's economy and help prevent a surge in refugees leaving the country for Europe.
Hamas mulls Gaza truce offer but doubts remain
Senior Hamas official told AFP that the group's response to a proposed ceasefire deal was 'negative'.
Watch Ryan Gosling Celebrate Stunts By Decimating Everyone Backstage at ‘Kimmel’
The Fall Guy star also explained how he got Slash to collaborate with him during his Oscars performance
New form of mpox that may spread more easily found amid Congo's outbreak
Although the mpox epidemics in the West were contained with the help of vaccines and treatments, barely any have been available in Congo.
Comfort and convenience
For the last thirty years, the easiest shortcut has been convenience. If a marketer or a politician or an institution wants to gain acceptance, make it convenient. Tim Wu has pointed out that we’ll trade almost anything to save a few moments of hassle or thought. But that
OECD economic outlook: Steady global growth expected for 2024 and 2025
The OECD has released its latest economic outlook and said it expects steady global growth in 2024 and 2025.
Tesla slashes its summer internship program
Article URL: https://fortune.com/2024/05/01/tesla-slashes-summer-internship-program/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40233841 Points: 13 # Comments: 9
Czech Republic celebrates two decades of European Union membership
As the Central European country commemorated 20 years of its EU membership with an event at Prague Castle in the capital, key EU figures reiterated their support for Ukraine, pledging that the continent will not be "divided".
Malaysia’s 24-hour eateries urged to cut hours to tackle obesity concerns, but locals lack appetite for change
Residents and MPs have pushed back against the Consumers Association of Penang’s (CAO)'s bid, saying the all-night food establishments, such as Muslim-Indian mamaks, are part of Malaysia’s food culture and cater to frontline workers.
Artist Draws 9 Portraits on LSD During 1950s Research Experiment
During the 1950s, a researcher gave an artist two 50-microgram doses of LSD (each dose separated by about an hour), and then the artist was encouraged to draw pictures of the doctor who administered the drugs. Nine portraits were drawn over the space of eight hours. We still
Angela Simmons Receives Praise For 'Natural Body' After Sharing Bikini Thirst Trap
Angela Simmons has flaunted her natural curves in a revealing swimsuit, creating a captivating thirst trap that her followers absolutely adore.
Totem Reveals Production Slate, With Projects by Nastia Korkia, Vytautas Katkus, Ernst de Geer, Anna Roller (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based international sales and production company Totem Films has revealed its production slate, with projects by Nastia Korkia, Vytautas Katkus, Ernst de Geer and Anna Roller. Totem Atelier, the development and production arm of the company, has revealed that it has
David Wnendt to Direct Sci-Fi Crime Film ‘Athos 2643’; Constantin, Seven Elephants on Board (EXCLUSIVE)
David Wnendt, the German director behind controversial coming-of-age movie “Wetlands,” Hitler satire “Look Who’s Back” and teen crime drama “Sun and Concrete,” is once again pushing boundaries with his next feature film project. Backed by distributor-producer Constantin Film
Typewise (YC S22) is hiring a Full-Stack Engineer for AI writing assistant
Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/typewise/jobs/U40CJ60-senior-full-stack-engineer-f-m-x Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40233786 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
The Snapdragon 855's iGPU
Article URL: https://chipsandcheese.com/2024/05/01/inside-the-snapdragon-855s-igpu/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40233784 Points: 12 # Comments: 0
Morocco's farming revolution: Defying drought with science
In the heart of sun-soaked Morocco, scientists are cultivating a future where tough crops defy a relentless drought, now in its sixth year.
UMG and TikTok Reach New Licensing Deal to End Dispute
The decision comes three months after UMG's music was removed from the platform after the companies failed to reach a new deal
A recent security incident involving Dropbox Sign
Article URL: https://sign.dropbox.com/blog/a-recent-security-incident-involving-dropbox-sign Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40233746 Points: 62 # Comments: 13
Watch: Protesters clash with police in Istanbul on Labour Day
Demonstrators in Istanbul clashed with law enforcement on Wednesday as they sought to access the iconic Taksim Square, defying a government prohibition on commemorating Labour Day at this historic site.
On contradiction between the US and China
The most important thing to understand is whether the contradiction is within the people or between the people and their enemies. The former can be solved through discussion and debate; the latter can lead to conflict and war. So said Mao Zedong, the founder and prophet of the
FKA Twigs develops deepfake ‘AI Twigs’ to interact with fans
FKA Twigs has revealed that she has created an AI clone of herself, while condemning unauthorised deepfakes.
S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ Sets Disney+ Hotstar Debut, Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
The next venture from “RRR” director S.S. Rajamouli is Disney+ Hotstar animated series “Baahubali: Crown of Blood,” based on the hugely successful “Baahubali” film franchise. A trailer has been unveiled. A Graphic India and Arka Mediaworks production, “Baahubali: Crown of
Watch Doja Cat’s Commanding Performance of ‘Acknowledge Me’ on ‘Fallon’
The rapper also taught Jimmy Fallon some of her onstage dance moves
Final preparations for Ariane 6, Europe's newest rocket, underway ahead of inaugural flight
The European Space Agency (ESA), Arianespace, and French space agency CNES are in the final stretch of preparations for Ariane 6's inaugural launch.
UK forecast to see slowest growth of richest nations next year
The UK economy will remain “sluggish” due to the impact of interest rate rises, the OECD says.
GloRilla Shares NSFW Take On ‘Sex Appeal’
GloRilla is fed up with discussions about her 'sex appeal,' as she believes she possesses a far more significant quality in the bedroom.
Rural Chinese workers become unlikely livestreamers amid slowing economy, fewer prospects
In 2023, there were more than 15 million professional livestreamers in China catering to nearly half of the nation’s internet users.
Police mass on LA campus, warning protesters to disperse
Authorities have declared the days-long pro-Palestinian gathering at UCLA to be unlawful.
TikTok and Universal Music Group Settle Royalty Dispute With New Licensing Agreement
The months-long standoff between Universal Music Group and TikTok over royalty payments and AI policies is finally over, at least for the time being, with the announcement that the two entities have struck a deal to bring the label’s music back on the platform. As part of the
Falklands upgrades compensation for redundancy/unfair dismissal
The Falkland Islands Executive Council (ExCo) agreed on Tuesday 23 April, legislation updates have been approved for the Employment Protection Ordinance, specifically on compensation for redundancy/unfair dismissal.
Grammy-winning ‘Peter Gunn’ guitarist Duane Eddy dies aged 86
The pioneering guitarist sold more than 100 million records worldwide and influenced The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen and countless others.
Just got doxxed to within 15 miles by a vision model, from only a single photo
Article URL: https://twitter.com/arithmoquine/status/1785834410312454389 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40233248 Points: 21 # Comments: 6
Iconic war Aircraft to be exhibited at the Falkland Islands Museum & National Trust
The Falkland Islands Museum & National Trust is delighted to announce the impending arrival of two additional aircraft for exhibition. Currently located at Marchwood, these aircraft are scheduled to arrive in the Falklands in early June 2024, with plans for their transportation
Biden’s Gaza diplomacy try falls fatally short
US-led efforts to forge a Gaza Strip ceasefire and win the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas militants are in limbo after weeks of intense and by all accounts still inconclusive shuttle diplomacy. Moreover, US efforts to date show no sign of a potential grand accord to
Whistleblower who accused Boeing supplier of ignoring defects dies
Article URL: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/5/2/whistleblower-joshua-dean-ex-worker-at-boeing-supplier-dies Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40233213 Points: 62 # Comments: 30