US accuses China of global media manipulation
The U.S. State Department said china has spent billions of dollars annually on information manipulation efforts.
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Five defining fights in Milley's tumultuous tenure
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley on Friday will step down as the nation’s highest-ranking military officer after four tumultuous years in American history dissected across two presidencies. The four-star general — confirmed overwhelmingly by the Senate 89–1 in
Cricket World Cup: Why India's pace attack is its strength
Many see the World Cup as a battle between pace attacks. In that case, India hold their own comfortably.
Ice Cube Calls ‘Bullsh-t’ On Claim N.W.A. Brought Destruction To Hip Hop
Ice Cube has called shenanigans on the claim that his former group, N.W.A., destroyed Hip Hop, and he's all-too-happy to let everyone know the real deal.
Intel begins high-volume production of Intel 4 node chips this week
The second step on Intel's 'five nodes in four years' roadmap is all systems go.
Trump, Biden duel over autoworkers' support
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump, Biden clash over EVs, autoworker support Former President Trump skipped the second GOP debate Wednesday to instead address autoworkers in Michigan,
Russian oligarch rented out landmark NYC mansion days before getting hit by US sanctions: sources
Alexey Kuzmichev -- who has been accused of helping fund Vladimir Putin’s war on neighboring Ukraine -- had bought four floors in the seven-story Atterbury Mansion at 33 E. 74th for $42.7 million in 2016.
The＄109T global stock market in one chart
Article URL: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/the-109-trillion-global-stock-market-in-one-chart/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37697260 Points: 17 # Comments: 8
2,500 migrants dead or missing in Mediterranean in 2023: UN
UN High Commissioner for Refugees official said at least 2,500 migrants lost their lives or went missing as they attempted to reach Europe across the Mediterranean.
Democrat in impeachment hearing calls out GOP for ignoring Trump charges
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) called Republicans out for ignoring former President Trump’s charges during the GOP-led impeachment hearing into President Biden. The House Oversight and Accountability Committee held its first hearing Thursday after formally launching
Watch EFF's Talks from DEF CON 31
EFF had a blast at DEF CON 31 ! Thank you to everyone who came and supported EFF at the membership booth, participated in our contests, and checked out our various talks. We had a lot of things going on this year, and it was great to see so many new and familiar faces. This
The Growing Threat of Cybercrime Law Abuse: LGBTQ+ Rights in MENA and the UN Cybercrime Draft Convention
This is Part II of a series examining the proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty in the context of LGBTQ+ communities. Part I looks at the draft Convention’s potential implications for LGBTQ+ rights . Part II provides a closer look at how cybercrime laws might specifically impact the
Ramaswamy defends TikTok use
Ramaswamy bats away attacks as GOP rivals pounce {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Ramaswamy parries attacks on TikTok use at GOP debate Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy defended his recent decision to join TikTok as GOP rivals again pounced on
Ads team begging for worse search results so that ads team can hit their goals
Article URL: https://twitter.com/pdrmnvd/status/1707395736458207430 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37697152 Points: 131 # Comments: 35
What a shutdown means for federal health programs
Presented by Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association — A handful of conservative House Republicans remain opposed to a short-term agreement {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story How a shutdown will impact federal health programs The federal government is barreling
Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects lawsuit to stop state lawmakers from impeaching a justice
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit that sought to block state lawmakers from impeaching Justice Janet Protasiewicz, whose win flipped the high court to a liberal majority for the first time in 15 years last month. The Supreme Court handed down its decision Tuesday
Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 September 2023
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions
Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up for spy satellites.
Working part-time at uni risks worsening inequalities, warns thinktank
As the cost of living rises nearly half of universities now promote part-time jobs on their websites.
England's single use plastics ban does not tackle takeaway boxes, warns Greenpeace
Plastic cutlery is banned under new rules but plastic containers for takeaway and shop bought meals are not.
Train drivers strikes could continue in to Christmas, as fresh disruption begins
The leader of the train drivers' union has not ruled out strike action continuing in to Christmas.
Cardi B On The Struggle Of Recording Clean Version Of ‘Bongos’: ‘It’s So Annoying!’
Cardi B explained that the process to record a clean version of her new Megan Thee Stallion-assisted single 'Bongos' was quite 'annoying.'
‘The Kardashians’ EP on Kim and Kourtney’s ‘Fiery’ Fight, If Timothée Chalamet Has Filmed and Whether Kourtney Will Give Birth (Again) On-Screen
On the Season 4 premiere of “The Kardashians,” Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian Barker get into a heated argument. The storyline has been brewing since last season, but fans of the famous family know that the two sisters have been at it for years. But this time seems
‘Silver Dollar Road’ Review: Raoul Peck Documents a North Carolina’s Family’s Fight to Hold Onto Their Land
In “Silver Dollar Road,” documentarian Raoul Peck foregrounds two resolute women, Mamie Reels Ellison and Kim Renee Duhon — the heir of a deceased landowner and her niece — to tell a story of familial grit, land grabs and the failings, if not the outright biases, of the courts.
What China's economic problems mean for the world
Problems faced by the world's second-largest economy include a property market crisis and slow growth.
Discord as a filehost will no longer be possible by the end of the year
Article URL: https://this.alicorn.gay/post/729670550209937408/discord-as-a-filehost-will-no-longer-be-possible Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37697030 Points: 111 # Comments: 74
The Storm Pilot
Santiago Borja is an airline pilot who takes stunning photos of storms and clouds from the flight deck of his 767. Definitely offers up a different perspective than the typical storm chaser photography. You can find his work on his website , on Instagram , and in book form .
Bloomberg: Apple held talks with Microsoft about acquiring Bing in 2020
Article URL: https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/28/bloomberg-apple-held-talks-with-microsoft-about-acquiring-bing-in-2020/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37696992 Points: 53 # Comments: 33
Student loan payments set to resume for millions
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Student loan payments return as shutdown looms Payments are restarting for millions of student loan borrowers at a tumultuous time for Congress, which is
Inside the Taliban’s Luxury Hotel
"The Intercontinental in Kabul was Afghanistan's first luxury hotel. Once the site of legendary parties, the hotel is now in the hands of the Taliban, and their fighters are supposed to work with outsiders."
M.S. Swaminathan, agricultural scientist who helped feed India, dies at 98
As a mastermind of India’s Green Revolution in the 1960s, he was credited with saving millions of people from starvation.
Want to try a new playstyle in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty? Here's the director's 'warlock netrunner' build
Hack 'em while you slice 'em.
House clashes with Pentagon over Space Command
Presented by GE Aerospace — Lawmakers accuse President Biden of playing politics {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House hammers US officials on Space Command decision The House Armed Services Committee accused President Biden of
Gunna Suggests Active Sex Life Was Key To Massive Weight Loss
Gunna's weight loss caught the Hip Hop community by surprise, leaving many to wonder how he got there so quick — he has now provided an answer.
Get Real, Congress: Censoring Search Results or Recommendations Is Still Censorship
Are you a young person fighting back against bad bills like KOSA? Become an EFF member at a new, discounted Neon membership level specifically for you--stickers included! For the past two years, Congress has been trying to revise the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to address
Marilyn Manson Settles Rape Lawsuit
The trial, in which a Jane Doe alleged Manson raped her in 2011, was set to begin next week
Bethesda just released a new Elder Scrolls mobile game that's basically Fallout Shelter meets Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls: Castles is currently only on Android, and apparently only in the US.
