China vows to 'moderately' strengthen fiscal policy to bolster economic recovery
China's Politburo said Friday that it would continue to implement "proactive" fiscal policies and "prudent" monetary policies next year.
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Spain’s Nadia Calviño wins fight to head EU Investment Bank
The finance minister’s victory over Denmark’s Margrethe Vestager comes after months of wrangling
Kurdish charities in Iraq aid Gaza amid Israel's war
"Collecting aid to the people of Gaza is an Islamic and humanitarian duty. We see that Israel has been committing so many massacres against the people of Gaza, mostly targeting innocent women and children," said Haji Karwan.
Meta begins rolling out end-to-end encryption for calls and messages on Facebook Messenger
Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg first promised to bring encryption to all the company's platforms in 2019 after a string of high profile scandals.
Average two-year mortgage rate falls below 6%
Mortgage providers have been cutting rates, but many homeowners still face a payment shock.
Jack Harlow, Dave Team Up for Confident Single ‘Stop Giving Me Advice’
The track will appear on Lyrical Lemonade’s forthcoming LP All Is Yellow
Conspiracy theories disrupted Bali’s Wolbachia mosquitoes project to fight dengue, but experts see ‘blessing’ in delay
Falsehoods circulated about the mosquitoes transmitting Japanese encephalitis and “LGBT genes”, as well as being part of philanthropist Bill Gates “depopulation plan”.
China train has cemented Widodo’s infrastructure legacy
Indonesia welcomed its first high-speed railway in October 2023, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia and a significant leap for Indonesia’s infrastructural development. The US$7.3 billion Jakarta-Bandung line, financed by Chinese banks and built with Chinese technology,
China train cements Widodo’s infrastructure legacy
Indonesia welcomed its first high-speed railway in October 2023, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia and a significant leap for Indonesia’s infrastructural development. The US$7.3 billion Jakarta-Bandung line, financed by Chinese banks and built with Chinese technology,
University heads grilled on campus antisemitism accusations
This week, Ross Stevens, founder and CEO of Stone Ridge Asset Management announced he would be withholding a US$100 million donation to University of Pennsylvania over Magill's testimony in the House Committee hearing.
Tierra del Fuego Governor warns Milei against possible drop in Malvinas claims
In a column published this week in Buenos Aires daily Clarín, Gustavo Melella, Governor of the Argentine Province of Tierra del Fuego which technically includes the South Atlantic Islands over which the South American country claims sovereignty, stressed that the future
Apple and Google Monitor Notifications. We Need Push Notification Alternatives
Article URL: https://tuta.com/blog/open-source-email-fdroid Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38566840 Points: 24 # Comments: 4
DJ Khaled Celebrates Wife’s Birthday With Throwback Photos: 'My Best Friend'
DJ Khaled has celebrated his longtime wife Nicole Tuck's birthday with a bunch of throwback photos of them together along with their two sons.
Why Violins Have F‑Holes: The Science & History of the Renaissance Design
Before electronic amplification, instrument makers and musicians had to find newer and better ways to make themselves heard among ensembles and orchestras and above the din of crowds. Many of the acoustic instruments we’re familiar with today—guitars, cellos, violas, etc.—are
UN climate talks chief pushes for rapid draft deal
The head of the UN climate summit pressed nations Friday to strike a deal as talks resumed after a break, with only four days left for negotiators to iron out differences over the fate of fossil fuels. While UN climate talks rarely finish on time, COP28 president Sultan Al
EU leads global initiative at COP28 to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency measures by 2030
At the World Climate Action Summit in Dubai, President Ursula von der Leyen launched the Global Pledge on Renewables and Energy Efficiency together with the COP28 Presidency and 118 countries. This initiative, first proposed by the Commission president at the Major Economies
Watch Olivia Rodrigo Perform Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’ During Singing Whisper Challenge on ‘Fallon’
The singer also explained why she refuses follow anyone on social media
Martín Menem appointed Speaker of Argentina's Lower House
Newly-elected Congressman Martín Menem of La Rioja of President-elect Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza has been appointed as the new Speaker of Argentina's Lower House to succeed Cecilia Moreau, the first woman ever to serve on the post.
China travellers keen to 'revenge travel', tour agencies expecting spike in demand with Singapore visa exemption
According to online booking platform Trip.com, searches for flight tickets increased by 90 per cent in the hour after the visa exemption agreement between Singapore and China was announced.
Paraguay takes over rotating presidency of Mercosur; FTA with Singapore announced
"There is no Mercosur where only some people do well," said Paraguayan President Santiago Peña on taking up his new role within the bloc, which in his view is bound for "great achievements." Peña underlined that, globally, Mercosur faced four challenges: access to water, food
Indigenous children in Colombia were given cameras to capture climate change. Here are their photos
Wayuu youth are suffering due to climate-driven drought. These photos show the world the challenges they face.
Ukraine's Zelensky attending Milei's inauguration
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Thursday announced he would be attending Javier Milei's inauguration in Buenos Aires on Dec. 10. His presence will add notoriety to a ceremony to be skipped by Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva among other world leaders
Guns N’ Roses Unleash Slow-Building Rock Single ‘The General’
The gritty song is the band's second release of 2023
Africa: CAF Doping Control Officers' Workshop Officially Underway in Johannesburg
[CAF] The CAF Doping Control Officers' Workshop officially got underway in Johannesburg, South Africa on Tuesday, 05 December as Medical Practitioners from across the continent gathered for the two-day workshop currently taking place in the host country.
Nicolas Cage Talks the Superman That Never Was, Top Five Screenplays, Filming the ‘Most Humiliating Sex Scene in the History of Cinema’
From internet memes to a slew of movies, this is the Age of Cage, but Nicolas Cage himself revealed that as he approaches his 60th birthday he is taking stock. He told a sold-out audience at the Red Sea Film Festival that he was winding down his film career after 45 years and
Mob of Greek volleyball fans severely injure riot police
Football in Greece is plagued by endemic fan violence, which often spreads to other sports, such as basketball and volleyball.
Why'd I take speed for twenty years?
Article URL: https://pjvogt.substack.com/p/whyd-i-take-speed-for-twenty-years Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38566542 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
Celebrity Chef Asma Khan to Host Raghav Khanna’s ‘Tiffin Stories’ From Riverland, Tudip (EXCLUSIVE)
Celebrity chef Asma Khan will host food documentary series “Tiffin Stories,” it was revealed at Singapore’s Asia TV Forum & Market. In the six-part “Tiffin Stories,” Asma Khan will be seen interacting with iconic Indians and the Indian diaspora, unearthing their nostalgia
Sauce Walka Urges Kids Not To Be ‘Stupid’ In PSA After Suffering High-Speed Car Crash
Sauce Walka has a message for the children who may be watching his social media page after suffering a devastating car crash after a high-speed police chase.
The week in wildlife – in pictures: fluffy kiwi chicks, a ‘swimming’ mole and a lucky duck
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
United Kingdom joins Horizon Europe programme
As of 1 January 2024, the United Kingdom becomes an associated country to Horizon Europe. Its researchers will be able to participate in this research and innovation programme of the EU on the same terms as researchers from other associated countries and will have access to
Paris’s Notre Dame cathedral to reopen to the public in 2024 after devastating fire
The Parisian icon is set to reopen five years after the disastrous fire.
Why are Gen X workers in the UK so pessimistic about retirement?
Those born between 1965 and 1980 expect to be working for longer as they miss out on pension benefits enjoyed by their parents.
China ‘opposes’ attempts to smear, sabotage Belt and Road Initiative
Italy announced plans to leave the project, saying it hadn’t produced the expected results.
Intense street fighting in southern Gaza
More than 17,000 people - mostly women and children - have been killed in the besieged Palestinian enclave.
Japan’s major marine engine makers join fight against climate change with electric solutions
The industry’s greenhouse gas emissions, which account for 3 per cent of the global total, have increased by 20 per cent over the last decade.
Africa: Belouizdad Capable of 'Beating' Al Ahly, Insists Coach Paqueta
[CAF] CS Belouizdad head coach Marcos Paqueta believes his Algerian outfit has what it takes to defeat African champions Al Ahly when the sides meet in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League on Friday.
Africa: Al Ahly Face 'Difficult Circumstances' Ahead of Crunch Belouizdad Clash
[CAF] Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller has acknowledged the "difficult circumstances" his Egyptian giants face ahead of their crunch TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stage clash with CS Belouizdad on Friday.
Africa: Governments Continue Discussions On Pandemic Agreement Negotiating Text
[WHO] Governments continued their work to negotiate and draft an agreement to strengthen global pandemic prevention, preparedness and response to prevent a repeat of the health, social and economic impacts that were caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Goodbye, Clean Code
Article URL: https://overreacted.io/goodbye-clean-code/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38566235 Points: 105 # Comments: 83
Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins game of the year
The Wonka star announces Baldur's Gate 3 has won Game of the Year at the popular ceremony.
This mathematical trick can help you imagine space-time
Visualising space-time can be a mind-melting exercise, but mathematician Manil Suri has a trick that makes it easier
Beyond the Silk Road: Uzbekistan's modern resurgence and emergence as a strategic partner for the EU
Central Asia's historical significance stems from its strategic location at the crossroads of East and West, nestled between empires and bordering areas of conflict and insecurity (such as Afghanistan, China's Xinjiang province, and Iran). While the region was largely ignored