US announces 370 million euro package of weapons for Ukraine
Washington says it's intended, in part, to help Ukraine fend off the surging Russian effort to capture Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city.
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The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week
We've got an eclectic selection for you this week: think filthy basslines, Studio Ghibli characters brought to life on stage, the campy pop of Eurovision, a warning to avoid a film called 'AGGRO DR1FT', and much more.
Tesla's hiring freeze, Elizabeth Holmes' prison sentence, FTX customers' money: The week's most popular stories
When Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the now-disgraced blood testing company Theranos, received the sentence for her fraud conviction in 2022, she was originally expected to serve 11 years after she reported to prison last May . But it looks like she’ll be getting out by Labor Day
‘Demon Slayer,’ ‘Spy x Family’ on Slate as India’s JioCinema Launches Anime Hub (EXCLUSIVE)
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani‘s streamer JioCinema is launching Anime Hub, with a slate of popular Japanese titles in the genre. Starting May 12, the hub will be headlined by the global simulcast of Season 4 of “Demon Slayer.” Highlights of the slate include: action-comedy “Spy x
Gaza: Israel assaults Rafah, orders further evacuations
The evacuation orders come following the insistence by Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel would continue to pursue its war on Gaza.
Fresh rains pound Brazil's flood-hit south as evacuations double
The skies opened once again Friday in southern Brazil, offering little respite for those whose homes have been swallowed by floodwaters, while the number of people forced to evacuate doubled in 24 hours.
Eurovision Song Contest Boss Teases Format Changes, Launching Pop Music Hits: ‘It’s No Longer Just a Weird Niche Thing’
It’s that time of year again, when Europe and pop music collide in a riotous (and sometimes downright bonkers) display of color, rhythm and fun. This year, the Eurovision Song Contest is being held in Malmo, Sweden, after Swedish singer Loreen won the 2023 competition. Ahead of
Attacks overshadow start to Malaysia soccer season
Three members of the national team suffer separate assaults, leaving police and fans baffled.
MENA Sports Wrap: Olympic blow for Tunisia as Saudi triumphs
Saudi taekwondo star Donia Abu Talib made history after qualifying for the Paris Olympics, while Palestine women's national team are set to play in Dublin.
London's history-making beavers are adapting to life in the capital
Article URL: https://www.bigissue.com/news/environment/beavers-london-ealing-environment-uk-rewilding/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40326738 Points: 9 # Comments: 0
I fixed it for you
Creativity is about hope and possibility. It gives us a chance to make things better. Plenty has been written about the sad iPad ad that Apple just apologized for. It wasn’t just out of character for the story Apple tells, it was a cheap hack, taking the nihilism and
The Hunt for Gollum: Do we need another LOTR film?
Andy Serkis is set to star and direct 'The Hunt for Gollum', a new Lord of the Rings film produced by Peter Jackson. But do we need to go back to the Shire?
Israel orders more Rafah residents to evacuate city
People in more areas of Gaza's southern city Rafah are told to head to an "expanded humanitarian area" by the Israeli military.
Israel orders new evacuations in Rafah as U.N. says more than 150,000 have fled
A spokesman for the Israeli Defense Forces on Saturday told Palestinians in further areas of Rafah, as well as parts of northern Gaza, to evacuate.
Bitmovin (YC S15) Is Hiring Interns in Sales, Engineering, HR in Austria
Article URL: https://bitmovin.com/careers/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40326507 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
Brazil floods drive thousands from their homes
Heavy rains wreak havoc in southern Brazil, leaving many homeless and raising fears of further chaos.
Art meets football: Philip Colbert teams up with AS Roma players to create charity painting
In a unique fusion of art and football, British artist Philip Colbert has teamed up with AS Roma players, including Paulo Dybala and Stephan El Shaarawy, to create a unique artwork for charity.
A Eurocrat's guide to watching the Eurovision Grand Final
From rural areas to climate change: There’s more EU policy in this year's Eurovision entries than Europapa.
The Derivative of a Number
Article URL: https://rjlipton.com/2014/08/19/the-derivative-of-a-number/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40326305 Points: 48 # Comments: 15
Ministers consider making UK’s carbon targets easier to meet
Fears Climate Change Committee’s advice not to allow carryover from last carbon budget will be ignored Ministers are considering plans to weaken the UK’s carbon-cutting plans by allowing the unused portion of the last carbon budget to be carried over to the next period. This
Thread: Tech we can’t use or teach?
Article URL: https://overengineer.dev/blog/2024/05/10/thread/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40326269 Points: 157 # Comments: 38
Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children online
BBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent minors seeing harmful content.
US, China taking over EU’s green energy transition
The EU’s climate agenda is in trouble. The Green Deal, which aims to slash the bloc’s carbon emissions by 55% by 2030, had started off promisingly after several major pieces of legislation were adopted, including its ban on the sale of new combustion-powered vehicles from 2035
Australia tries to stop a violence against women 'epidemic', starting with schools
As the nation reels from the Bondi Junction stabbings, what can be done to shift behaviour?
‘Why does Venice have canals instead of roads?’: Questions from travelling with my 5-year-old
Exploring Italy with my curious five-year-old gave me a new perspective on travel.
Brussels, my love? What's on voters' minds, one month before mammoth elections
In this edition, we zoom in on the spike in violent attacks against politicians and check what topics will get Europeans out voting this June.