California is going to ban anyone under 21 from buying rifles, shotguns and semiautomatic weapons. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2...
California plans stricter gun laws in 2019
Russia arrests American in Moscow over suspected spying
The FSB said in a statement that the American was taken into custody on Friday 'while carrying out an act of espionage'. from Al J...
2018 in review: We want to hear from you
News junkie, aficionado or dabbler? We all consume the news differently. Find out how you ranked in 2018. from Al Jazeera English http://b...
Russian security agency arrests 'US spy' in Moscow
The FSB security agency says a US man named Paul Whelan has been charged with spying. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CHzCFI
Mother of the Hubble: Tributes paid to Nasa scientist
Dr Nancy Grace Roman, the first woman to hold a senior leadership position at NASA, has died at 93. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Duterte: Outrage as Philippines president says he touched a maid
Rights groups call Rodrigo Duterte's comments "repulsive" and "unworthy of his position". from BBC News - World ht...
Mass grave discovered in Iraq's northern Kirkuk province
Announcement comes a month after the UN documented the existence of 202 mass graves across northern Iraq. from Al Jazeera English http://b...
Angela Merkel: Germany will take on more global responsibility
In New Year address, Merkel says Germany will push for global solutions to climate change, migration, and 'terrorism'. from Al Jaz...
New top story on Hacker News: How Facebook tracks you on Android [video]
How Facebook tracks you on Android [video]
NASA’s New Horizons Will Visit Ultima Thule on New Year’s Day
By KENNETH CHANG from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2RqYh9J
Deadly blast ruins Russia housing block in Magnitogorsk
At least three people died in a suspected gas explosion in the city of Magnitogorsk. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EYqvTq
New top story on Hacker News: Nasa's New Horizons: Final commands given to distant probe
Nasa's New Horizons: Final commands given to distant probe
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Operational Calculus for Differentiable Programming
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Writing and coding by voice with Talon
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Potholes to avoid when migrating to IPv6
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The Uncharity of College: The Big Business Nobody Understands
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They paid $100k to ride on Xcor's space plane. Now they want their money back
New top story on Hacker News: A quest for beauty and clear thinking: interviewing John Baez
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A list of lists of interview questions
New top story on Hacker News: As oil and gas exports surge, West Texas becomes the world’s “extraction colony”
As oil and gas exports surge, West Texas becomes the world’s “extraction colony”
New top story on Hacker News: Full Metal Jacket: A visual dataflow language (2016)
Full Metal Jacket: A visual dataflow language (2016)
New top story on Hacker News: Microsoft changed how it interviews software developers
Microsoft changed how it interviews software developers
New top story on Hacker News: Understanding is a poor substitute for convexity (2012)
Understanding is a poor substitute for convexity (2012)
New top story on Hacker News: How to Forget Your Mother Tongue and Remember Your National Language (2005)
How to Forget Your Mother Tongue and Remember Your National Language (2005)
New top story on Hacker News: AdGuard DNS: A Privacy-Oriented DNS Server
AdGuard DNS: A Privacy-Oriented DNS Server
New top story on Hacker News: Madagascar pochard: World's rarest bird gets new home
Madagascar pochard: World's rarest bird gets new home
New top story on Hacker News: How to Make a Crystal Radio – No Batteries, No External Power (2015) [video]
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A tech addict who works in the tech industry
New top story on Hacker News: An Economic Geography of the United States: From Commutes to Megaregions (2016)
An Economic Geography of the United States: From Commutes to Megaregions (2016)
Philippines deadly storm and landslides kill more than 60
An official says people did not take precautions as the storm was not classed as a typhoon. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VkEYy4
Sudanese parliament approves 2019 budget amid protests
The ruling side says the new budget will reduce inflation, but many doubt it'll deliver on that promise. from Al Jazeera English http:...
Lindsey Graham: Trump 'slowing' US pullout from Syria
Senior Republican senator says president will make sure that withdrawal will ensure ISIL is 'permanently destroyed'. from Al Jazee...
Bahrain's Nabeel Rajab loses final appeal in 'insult' case
Prominent activist loses appeal against 5-year term for criticising alleged prison torture and Saudi air raids in Yemen. from Al Jazeera E...
Syria conflict: Trump 'slowing troop withdrawal', says Lindsey Graham
A top Republican says the president remains determined to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S...
Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins landslide in disputed vote
Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Angela Merkel: Germany to take on greater global responsibility
Germany will assume greater international responsibility, Angela Merkel says in her New Year address. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Mexico wall: Trump aide says concrete wall idea was dropped early on
Outgoing chief of staff John Kelly appears to contradict the US president on the border wall plan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2E...
'Dangerous orange pill' prompts Australia festival warning
Festival-goers are told that a "dangerous" drug is circulating in Australia, following a man's death. from BBC News - World ...
Californian law change means pet shops can sell only rescued animals
The state bans retailers from selling animals sourced from breeders, to cut down on "puppy mills". from BBC News - World https:/...
American college football: Huge bald eagle lands on fans
A bird named Clark goes rogue in front of 90,000 fans at a college game. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Tg7r6c
UAE helicopter crash kills four crew on rescue mission near zipline
Four die in a helicopter crash near the world's longest zipline, in the UAE's northern-most emirate. from BBC News - World https:/...
France to help combat Channel smuggling
Six Iranian migrants are found on the Kent coast as the home secretary cuts short a holiday to deal with the issue. from BBC News - World ...
DoubleTree Portland hotel fires staff who evicted black guest
Police escorted Jermaine Massey out of the DoubleTree Portland after he called his mum in the lobby. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
What it’s like to be Black and Argentine
Afro-Argentines often feel like they’ve been written out of history and are mistaken for foreigners in their own country. from BBC News - ...
Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence
Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sv4fni
Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018
Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BZzj...
Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials
Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AmkSL1
Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags
A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RntUB7
The 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil
This Canadian man is being called the world's most extreme grandpa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AntDnS
In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor
Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians. from BBC N...
2018 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards
From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea
India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say. from BBC News - World https://...
Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2018
Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2018. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2F03HlD ...
Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?
Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2s3oVat
Africa's year in pictures 2018
A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GIKAyK
Death toll in Philippines floods, landslides rises to 68
Authorities warn number of victims to increase as thousands are forced from their homes by the bad weather. from Al Jazeera English http:/...
Hasina wins Bangladesh elections as opposition rejects polls
Officials declare massive victory for alliance led by PM Sheikh Hasina's party, while opposition dubs polls 'farcical'. from A...
Video shows bags believed to contain Khashoggi's remains: report
Footage shows Saudi hit team carrying bags believed to contain body parts of murdered journalist, Turkish reports say. from Al Jazeera Eng...
2018: A year of living dangerously
A multitude of man-made disasters marked year 2018 on the Christian calendar. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2CHUZH1 via IFTTT
Jamal Khashoggi case: All the latest updates
Here are the latest developments related to the Saudi journalist's murder inside the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul. from Al Jaze...
Number of journalists killed on the job in 2018 rises
IFJ says 94 journalists and media workers died in targeted killings, bomb attacks and crossfire incidents this year. from Al Jazeera Engli...
Nukes, economy, Trump summit: What's on Kim Jong-un's 2019 agenda
North Korean leader expected to give annual address on Tuesday laying out country's top priorities for year ahead. from Al Jazeera Eng...
Vietnam seeks to curb Beijing's South China Sea actions: report
Code of conduct negotiating draft seen by Reuters shows Hanoi wants Beijing's blockades and island building outlawed. from Al Jazeera ...
Israel protests against Jordan minister stepping on Israeli flag
Minister Jumana Ghuneimat was pictured last week stepping on Israeli flag when entering trade union complex in Amman. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Delays mark tense DR Congo election
Voting in three cities delayed by electoral commission until March 2019 over Ebola outbreak and ethnic violence. from Al Jazeera English h...
Gowher Rizvi Q&A: Bangladesh opposition claims exaggerated
Gowher Rizvi, adviser to PM Sheikh Hasina, says opposition claims of intimidation and arrests need to be corroborated. from Al Jazeera Eng...
Afghan presidential elections postponed until July 20: official
The delay is to allow time to fix problems that surfaced in October's parliamentary polls, electoral official says. from Al Jazeera En...
Why are Bangladesh's elections so contentious?
PM Sheikh Hasina has been accused of silencing her critics, and now her decade in power is being put to the test. from Al Jazeera English ...
Profile: Who is Sheikh Hasina?
Hasina, who has promised to turn Bangladesh into a middle-income nation by 2021, is set to be PM for the fourth term. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Morocco: 15 suspects face judge over Scandinavian hiker murders
Prosecution asks for 'terrorism' probe of suspects linked to beheading of two female tourists in Atlas Mountains. from Al Jazeera ...
Khashoggi murder: Book reveals 'new details' about killing
Written by Turkish journalists, the book purports to shed light on events that led to Khashoggi's murder and aftermath. from Al Jazeer...
Damascus allows Iraq to hit ISIL targets in Syria: State media
Syrian state media says Iraqi forces can now attack ISIL targets inside Syria without getting approval from Damascus. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Netanyahu: Brazil to move embassy to Jerusalem
Israeli leader claims Brazilian president told him that embassy relocation from Tel Aviv is a matter of 'when, not if'. from Al Ja...
Greece child protection services 'disjointed and inadequate'
Successive governments are structurally unable to organise coherent system of child protection, experts say. from Al Jazeera English http:...
Cyber attack disrupts newspaper distribution across US
Hacking attack appeared to originate outside the US, experts said, but it was unclear if a state actor was involved. from Al Jazeera Engli...
Colombia condemns 'plot' to kill president, arrests Venezuelans
Minister says 'internal and external actors' were responsible for threats to President Ivan Duque's life. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Israel's Bennett and Shaked announce 'New Right' political party
Hayemin Hehadash, or 'New Right', will be a partnership between right-wing secular and religious politicians. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Six Iranians cross English Channel in inflatable boat from France
Number of migrants making the risky crossing from France to UK in small boats since October continues to rise. from Al Jazeera English htt...
Sudan's al-Bashir tells police to limit force against protesters
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appeals 'for calm and restraint' while calling for government probe into deaths. from Al Jaz...
Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers
The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US. from BBC News - Technology https://...
Bangladesh PM Hasina wins thumping victory in elections opposition reject as 'farcical'
At least 17 people were killed on election day, with claims ruling Awami League rigged country’s first contested election in a decade Bangl...
UK and France pledge drive to tackle people smuggling in Channel
Labour accuse government of whipping up migration issue ahead of Brexit vote The home secretary, Sajid Javid, and his French counterpart ha...
Conservation push yields results for UK sea life but challenges remain
Wildlife Trusts report comeback of rare seahorse breed and nudibranch slugs but plastic pollution still poses grave risk A rare kind of sea...
No-deal Brexit ferry company owns no ships and has never run Channel service
Concerns raised over Seaborne Freight, which won a £13.8m contract to operate a Ramsgate to Ostend route One of the companies contracted by...
Lack of NHS mental health services puts under-18s at risk, say GPs
Survey shows young people struggle to access treatment and face long delays Online CBT is not a therapy substitute but a step to help mana...
Petitions to parliament in 2018 include Danny Dyer peerage request
Rejected petitions reveal interests from Brexit and Syria to veganism and dog welfare White chocolate Creme Eggs, a ban on the computer gam...
UK needs to get its act together before Brexit vote, Juncker says
It is not up to EU to resolve problems before MPs vote on May’s deal, London told Jean-Claude Juncker has told the UK to “get its act toget...
Russia's Putin says he is 'open for dialogue' with United States
In a New Year's letter to US President Donald Trump, Putin says Moscow ready for dialogue on a 'wide-ranging agenda'. from Al ...
New top story on Hacker News: The Navigator in the Early Modern World
The Navigator in the Early Modern World
Storm kills at least 22 in the Philippines
Thousands of people evacuated as tropical depression barrels in from the Pacific Ocean, causing widespread floods. from Al Jazeera English...
New top story on Hacker News: Google just terminated our start-up Google Play Publisher Account
Google just terminated our start-up Google Play Publisher Account
Brazilian social group alleges witch-hunt since Bolsonaro’s win
Describing the Landless Workers Movement as ‘terrorists’, Jair Bolsonaro has vowed to crack down on the group. from Al Jazeera English...
UK firms must publicise pay gap between workers and executives
New law requires listed companies with more than 250 employees to calculate and reveal the pay ratio between bosses and the shop floor. fr...
Kim calls for more Korea talks with Moon in new year
Kim's letter comes days before he is expected to announce major policy decisions and goals in a New Year's speech. from Al Jazeera...
Kim Jong-un letter to Seoul asks for more summits in 2019
In a rare letter, North Korea's leader vows to "frequently" meet the South's president in 2019. from BBC News - World ht...
Georges Loinger: French hero who saved Jews in WW2 dies
Georges Loinger's inventiveness saved hundreds of children during World War Two. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RmwI19
New top story on Hacker News: Cyber-attack disrupts printing of major US newspapers
Cyber-attack disrupts printing of major US newspapers
Taliban dismisses Afghanistan's peace talk offer
Taliban refuses to hold formal talks with the 'Western-backed' Afghan government next month in Saudi Arabia. from Al Jazeera Engli...
Meghalaya: Indian Navy joins search operation for trapped miners
Navy divers join forces in the desperate search to find a group of miners missing in the Indian state for two weeks. from Al Jazeera Engli...
New top story on Hacker News: The Feynman Technique: The Best Way to Learn Anything
The Feynman Technique: The Best Way to Learn Anything
China says US ties stand at 'new starting point'
Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump spoke by telephone on Saturday, discussed possible trade deal. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.l...
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Which tool do you use to create beautiful diagrams?
Ask HN: Which tool do you use to create beautiful diagrams?
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Safe and Secure Drivers in High-Level Languages [video]
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Cyberattack from outside the U.S. hits newspapers across the country
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A little-known C feature: Static array indices in parameter declarations (2013)
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Looking Back on Tech, Startups, and VC in 2018
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Inter UI, a typeface designed for user interfaces
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Heavy rains, floods displace thousands of refugees in Syria
Two days of torrential rain in northern Syria caused major flooding in Idlib and Aleppo. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2BMP55D vi...
Morocco: Swiss national arrested over links to tourists' killing
Authorities say suspect is involved in recruiting Moroccans and sub-Saharans to carry out attacks. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2...
Colombia probes alleged plot to assassinate President Iván Duque
Three Venezuelans are being held in connection with an alleged plot to kill Colombia's president. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
DR Congo election: Polls to open in tense vote
The election could see the first peaceful transition of power in DR Congo since independence in 1960. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers
The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Morocco tourist murders: Swiss-Spanish national arrested
The dual Swiss-Spanish national was arrested in Marrakesh on Saturday, Moroccan authorities say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BLj...
Bangladesh elections: Deadly clashes mar vote
The current PM Sheikh Hasina is tipped to win a third straight term in a poll marred by violence. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Rl...
Brazil gun laws: Bolsonaro vows to loosen ownership rules
Incoming President Jair Bolsonaro says he plans to sign a decree to allow more people to own guns. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q...
Italy budget: Parliament passes budget after EU standoff
Italy's parliament approves a budget for 2019, amid complaints it was revised to placate the EU. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Indian miners: Navy divers deployed in rescue bid
High-power pumps arrive at a flooded "rat-hole" mine where 15 workers were trapped 16 days ago. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Bre Payton, US conservative news writer, dies at 26
Bre Payton wrote for The Federalist and appeared on major TV networks such as Fox and the BBC. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q8fdg...
Hanover airport shut after car driven near runway
The airport closed for several hours after a man drove through a fence onto the tarmac. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QcS0d8
US-China trade: Trump touts progress in talks for deal
China and the US have imposed billions of dollars in tit-for-tat tariffs throughout 2018. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2s2upSU
BBC issues formal complaint to Russia over staff data leak
A list of 44 BBC reporters, including their personal data, was published online by Russian websites. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Florida school shooting: New video shows 'blunders'
A media investigation using new footage alleges officials were underprepared for the Parkland attack. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
The Instagrammer who wants to show a different side of Gaza
Instagram photographer Kholoud Nassar wants to show us a different side of Gaza. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AmFuTb
The man who takes animals to funerals
A Thai man has made it his life's mission to help people through their grief with animals. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BPMHL...
Capt Lou Rudd is first Briton to cross Antarctic unaided
A British Army officer has become the second person ever to trek unaided across Antarctica. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AvGuVp
Parkland shooting: CCTV pictures released ahead of report
New footage has emerged ahead of a report into the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. from BBC ...
Police diver adopts dog rescued from icy lake
A puppy was saved from a frozen lake by a police diver in Turkey. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EVyAr1
The country that has lost three million people
The Venezuelan migration crisis is a major concern for South America and shows no sign of ending. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QV...
How ancient DNA may rewrite prehistory in India
Aryans are not the source of Indian civilisation, according to new research on genetic ancestry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BQ3...
Dinner for One: English comedy spices up German New Year
The English film you've never seen - but Germans watch it adoringly every New Year's Eve. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Qb...
2018: BBC Tech's biggest stories and what happened next
From fake porn to Facebook scandals, security alerts to Google protests - 2018 was a busy year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GJvU...
Sneakernomics: All change in the trainer business
The way trainers are made and sold is allowing newcomers to break into the market. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BPh2ty
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert Alabama knocks off Oklahoma in Orange Bowl, sets up National Championship showdown with Clemson 12/29/18 9:...
Bangladesh elections: Voting under way amid threats of violence
Over 104 million registered voters to decide the fate of Prime Minister Hasina, who is seeking a fourth term in office. from Al Jazeera En...
Top 10 countries most at risk of humanitarian disaster in 2019
2019 to be another arduous year for millions globally as wars, famines and other disasters loom over several countries. from Al Jazeera En...
Yemen truce: Houthi rebels give control of Hodeidah port to navy
The transfer of the port of Hodeidah and two others is part of a peace deal reached in Sweden earlier in December. from Al Jazeera English...
Arif Alvi: 'We want peaceful relations with India'
The Pakistani president talks about geopolitical dynamics, internal challenges and a peaceful outlook for the future. from Al Jazeera Engl...
DRC election: Polls open in long-delayed vote
More than 46 million Congolese have registered to elect the successor to President Joseph Kabila. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2E...
More migrants and refugees try to reach UK via English Channel
Officials worry surge in number of migrants and refugees using dinghies to cross aided by human smugglers. from Al Jazeera English http://...
Sudan professionals call for New Year's Eve march to presidency
March to presidency, the second since protests began, coincides with Sudan's 63 years of independence celebrations. from Al Jazeera En...
10 things the Trump administration did in 2018 that you may have missed
From limiting the number of refugees welcomed to the US to cutting aid to Pakistan, here are some things Trump did in 2018 that you may have...
Two-year-old Yemeni boy whose mother sued US to see him dies
Abdullah Hassan died on Friday in a hospital in Oakland, 10 days after her mother was granted a visa to visit him. from Al Jazeera English...
The events that shook Palestinian territories in 2018
With little reason for optimism for 2019, here are the main events that rocked the West Bank, Gaza and Israel this year. from Al Jazeera E...
Can Syria protect the Kurds?
Abandoned by the US and threatened by Turkey, the Kurds turn to Bashar al-Assad for protection. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2EVO...
Two Saudi families purchased 62 Maltese passports: Report
Malta launched its controversial cash for passports scheme in 2013 to sell Maltese citizenship for $743,000. from Al Jazeera English http:...
2018: A year of media suppression and rights abuses in Pakistan
Over the past year, there was a noticeable increase in attacks on freedom of expression and human rights in Pakistan. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Indonesia volcano loses two-thirds of its height after eruption
Anak Krakatoa, which was 338 metres high, is now only 110 metres tall after triggering tsunami that killed over 400. from Al Jazeera Engli...
Desperate journeys: Three years since migrant influx in Germany
After three years, how successful has Germany been in integrating more than a million migrants and refugees into society? from Al Jazeera ...
Russia, Turkey to coordinate on Syria: Foreign ministers
Moscow and Ankara will coordinate military activities in the war-torn country as the US decides to withdraw its troops. from Al Jazeera En...
Thousands of illegal buildings razed in Greece
Two natural disasters this year have the Greek government carrying out a spate of demolitions that have traditionally been put off. from A...
Peru chefs turning scraps into meals
Palmiro Ocampo has cooked for some of the top restaurants in the world, but now, he is teaching cooks in Peru to make cheaper and healthier ...
Tourist bus bombed in Egypt near Giza Pyramids
Within hours of the bombing, the Egyptian government says it killed 40 'suspected militants' responsible for the roadside bomb that ...
DRC presidential election: What you should know
Voters in the DRC will head to the polls on Sunday to choose a successor to long-time President Joseph Kabila. from Al Jazeera English htt...
Bangladesh opposition leader: 'Time has come for a change'
Kamal Hossain says the election commission has a responsibility, which requires neutrality, impartially and fairness. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Senator calls for probe into report Saudi helped citizen flee US
Oregon senator calls for inquiry into claims Saudi Arabia helped citizen in hit-and-run killing escape US justice. from Al Jazeera English...
Bangladesh shuts down mobile internet in lead up to election day
The country's telecom regulator say it ordered mobile operators to shut down 3G, 4G services until December 30 midnight. from Al Jazee...
2018: BBC Tech's biggest stories and what happened next
From fake porn to Facebook scandals, security alerts to Google protests - 2018 was a busy year. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/...
Indonesia's poor bear brunt of deadly tsunami
Survivors in the district of Banten begin rebuilding their shattered lives amid calls for better tsunami early warning system. from Al Jaz...
Four rebels killed in gun battle in Indian-administered Kashmir
Fighting comes as the region reels from the fiercest clashes in a decade in which over 500 have been killed. from Al Jazeera English http:...
Yemen's Houthis start redeployment in Hodeidah as part of UN plan
A UN source said the Houthi forces, which control the city and its strategic port, had started to redeploy overnight. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Egyptian forces 'kill 40' in response to tourist bus attack
Egypt's interior ministry says police have killed 40 suspected fighters after roadside bomb attack killed four people. from Al Jazeera...
Jewish sect members accused of kidnapping children in New York
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US commanders propose Kurdish fighters in Syria keep weapons
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Anak Krakatau: Indonesian volcano's dramatic collapse
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Syria war: Government forces 'enter Manbij' amid Turkey threats
Kurds withdraw and invite Syrian forces to replace them amid fears of a Turkish attack. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CEuOBb
Norman Gimbel, award-winning lyricist, dies aged 91
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Neil Prakash: Australian jihadist stripped of citizenship
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German female IS recruit 'let slave child die of thirst' in Iraq
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Deadly blast hits tour bus near Giza pyramids in Egypt
Three Vietnamese tourists are killed in the first attack on foreigners in more than a year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RldsRM
Social worker leaves behind $11m for children's charities
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Fireworks banned on the Galapagos to protect wildlife
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China 'releases' Canadian teacher Sarah McIver
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California police killing suspect held
A suspected illegal immigrant is arrested after a shooting that was commented on by President Trump. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Hungary removes statue of anti-Soviet hero Imre Nagy
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Pennsylvania cop ends armed standoff with White Christmas rendition
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DR Congo election: Bob Elvis, rapping for freedom
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Bitcoin Babushkas: Cryptocurrency mining in Siberia
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World's rarest bird gets new home in Madagascar
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Madagascar pochard: World's rarest bird gets new home
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Putin's Russia: Icy Siberia reveals cracks in society
Irkutsk, five time zones from Moscow, feels cut off from Russia's decision-makers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CEyToW
Readers' pictures of the year 2018
Throughout the year, you've been sending us your amazing photographs and these are some of the highlights. from BBC News - World https...
The Mumbai 'toxic hell' where poor are forced to live
Thousands of families are fighting to leave a heavily polluted neighbourhood in India's Mumbai city. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
DR Congo poll: Five things to know about the nation that powers mobile phones
The Democratic Republic of Congo, the world's leading cobalt producer, holds elections on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
A whole new world for free trade?
The New Year heralds the launch of two major trade deals, with Japan emerging as a key player. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2rZQlO...
Australia strips citizenship from alleged ISIL recruiter
Home ministry says ISIL-member Neil Prakash has acted 'inconsistently' with his allegiance to Australia. from Al Jazeera English h...
Sudan opposition leader arrested hours after new protests
Police broke up protests held after Friday prayers, as opposition called for more demonstrations. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2s...
Australian Open develops 'heat stress scale' to protect players
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Bomb kills three Vietnamese tourists, guide near Egypt pyramids
Roadside bomb hits bus carrying tourists near Egypt's famed Giza pyramids, killing four and wounding 11 others. from Al Jazeera Englis...
Strong undersea quake hits Philippines triggering small tsunami
Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Mindanao, causing small tsunami waves expected to hit southern parts of the country. from Al Jazeera Engli...
India approves budget for first manned space mission in 2022
Three Indian astronauts will be sent to space by 2022, as part of India's ambitious Gaganyaan project. from Al Jazeera English http://...
Children killed in Mexico City house fire
Mexican authorities say children were left home alone by parents who had gone out to work. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2CCcW9J ...
Palestinian killed in 40th week of Gaza's Friday protests
Karam Fayyad, 26, was killed east of the Gaza city of Khan Younis and eight others were wounded. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2Tg...
Is a new hypersonic arms race underway?
Vladimir Putin boasts nothing can shoot down Russia's latest missile. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2Q6RSfi via IFTTT
US refutes Syrian government's claim of entering Manbij
The US military calls parties to respect the 'integrity of Manbij and the safety of its citizens'. from Al Jazeera English http://...
Israeli author Amos Oz dies at 79
Oz was known world-wide for a collection of novels, essays, and his memoir. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2RsGv6d via IFTTT
Trump threatens to seal US-Mexico border if wall is not built
Donald Trump said the alternative to funding his controversial wall project would be total separation from Mexico. from Al Jazeera English...
Tear gas, stun grenades fired as Sudan protests enter 10th day
Anti-government protests staged after Friday prayers in capital Khartoum and other cities following opposition's call. from Al Jazeera...
Is a new hypersonic arms race underway?
Vladimir Putin boasts nothing can shoot down Russia's latest missile. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2RqAS8A via IFTTT
Will a cabinet reshuffle fix Saudi Arabia's economic malaise?
King Salman turns to a steady pair of hands in Ibrahim al-Assaf to draw in foreign investment amid Khashoggi crisis. from Al Jazeera Engli...
Canadians launch petition to ban Srebrenica genocide denial
Denial of the 1995 genocide in Bosnia has become mainstream among Serbian political and academic circles, analysts say. from Al Jazeera En...
Russia builds border fence between Crimea and Ukraine proper
Crimea's de facto authorities say the fence aims to protect the peninsula's population from Kiev's 'crazy antics'. fro...
Bangladesh elections 2018: What you need to know
Violence, mass arrests and opposition's allegations of state coercion make Sunday's vote a litmus test for democracy. from Al Jaze...
Bolivia bionic teen making prosthetics for others
'People who have lost a hand often hide it, cover it up, they don't want to show it.' from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2E...
Ten years of Sheikh Hasina: 'Development minus democracy'
The ruling Awami League has been hard-selling development to millions of voters ahead of the December 30 poll. from Al Jazeera English htt...
Lebanon protests grow over economic crisis and political impasse
Lebanon had elections seven months ago after a hiatus of nine years but a political stalemate has ensued ever since. from Al Jazeera Engli...
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Elections 2018
More than 46 million people are registered to vote, the run-up to which was marked by deadly violence. from Al Jazeera English http://bit....
Zimbabwe doctors' strike: patients bare the brunt of protests
In the midst of a strike by doctors demanding higher pay and better conditions, patients are suffering without treatment. from Al Jazeera ...
Tropical depression threatens flooding in Philippines
The storm follows the same track as 2013’s devastating typhoon Haiyan. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2RqoKV6 via IFTTT
Diesel vehicle ban?: Cleaner air pressure in Germany
The EU is threatening to fine the German government for breaching air pollution levels. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2QSBvIz via...
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Image Scanner Made from Lego Mindstorms EV3. Includes Source and Instructions
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Google and Facebook put ads in child sex abuse discovery apps
Google and Facebook's ad networks placed promotions for major brands before apps were banned. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.i...
Huawei: China accuses UK of 'pride and prejudice'
Beijing was responding to claims it might use Huawei's 5G kit to act "in a malign way". from BBC News - Technology https://b...
Security firm hijacks high-profile Twitter accounts
Louis Theroux, Eamonn Holmes and others' accounts were targeted to highlight a Twitter vulnerability. from BBC News - Technology https...
Tesla adds Larry Ellison to its board
Tesla beefs up its board with executives from Oracle and Walgreens to reassure investors. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EUxQT...
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Six arrested for killing, eating endangered langur monkey
The men confessed to live-streaming the death on Facebook after buying the monkey from a hunter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GHM...
Richard Overton, US oldest veteran and oldest man, dies aged 112
Richard Overton, who credited God, whisky and cigars for his long life, has died in Texas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BIWumH
Syria's army enters Manbij: state media
Sana news agency says government troops have entered Manbij and raised the Syrian flag there. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2RjzB2...
Saudi king demotes Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir
Former Finance Minister Ibrahim al-Assaf appointed to lead foreign ministry in first shake-up since Khashoggi killing. from Al Jazeera Eng...
EU, Turkey condemn Israeli settlement plans in West Bank
Israel's settlements undermine viability of a two-state solution and the possibility of lasting peace, states say. from Al Jazeera Eng...
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Quantifying the Security of Recognition Passwords: Gestures and Signatures
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A fake hitman, a kill list, a darknet vigilante, and a murder
Angelina Jolie hints at move into politics
The actress and UN special envoy told the BBC she would go where she was needed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QU3ho2
Boko Haram attacks two military bases in northeast Nigeria
At least one naval officer killed as armed group seizes trove of weapons from two bases near Nigerian border with Chad. from Al Jazeera En...
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A personal computer at a resettlement centre in South Korea was found to have been infected. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EO...
Burkina Faso: 10 police officers killed in ambush
Security minister announces increase in police and army patrols in Toeni near Mali border after deadly attack. from Al Jazeera English htt...
Nervous residents flee in panic as quake hits eastern Indonesia
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Sudan protests: How did we get here?
And what happens next? from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2EPutgg via IFTTT
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Trump's drawdown decision makes Zalmay Khalilzad's job much more difficult. Fortunately, Washington still has options. from Al Jaz...
Saudi king demotes Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir in reshuffle
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Inter penalised after fans' racist attack against Napoli player
Defender Kalidou Koulibaly had monkey noises directed at him by Inter supporters throughout match at San Siro Stadium. from Al Jazeera Eng...
UAE reopens Damascus embassy after seven years
Move seen as boost to Syrian government from an Arab country which once funded opposition fighters. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/...
Japan bolts whaling commission, but tensions may ease
While vowing to carry out hunts off its coast, Japan halted its most provocative whaling: annual Antarctic expeditions. from Al Jazeera En...
Tunisia: Police, protesters clash again after journalist's death
Fourteen people held as protests take place in six towns, including Kasserine where Abderrazak Zorgui self-immolated. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Hun Sen 'win-win' legacy debated on Khmer Rouge fall anniversary
Twenty years since collapse of ultra-communist movement, policy hailed by Cambodia PM for ending war back in spotlight. from Al Jazeera En...
DRC's Kabila insists vote will go ahead on December 30
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What is Trump's strategy for Syria and the region?
US President Donald Trump defends his decision to pull US troops out of Syria. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2rVMBNT via IFTTT
Sudan government: 19 killed, over 200 injured in protests
Authorities previously said eight people were killed in clashes, while Amnesty put the death toll at 37. from Al Jazeera English http://bi...
'Israel meant to kill more': Gaza 10 years after Op Cast Lead
Israel's offensive on the Gaza Strip on December 27, 2008, began with targeting a graduation ceremony for police cadets. from Al Jazee...
HSBC 'divests' from Israeli arms company Elbit Systems
Bank faced pressure from pro-Palestinian activists over its dealings with firm, which makes drones and weapons systems. from Al Jazeera En...
Kashmir's 'Wall of Kindness' brings warmth during harsh winter
A group of young people in Indian-administered Kashmir start wall where residents can donate clothes for those in need. from Al Jazeera En...
Pakistan ex-president Zardari faces travel ban over corruption
Asif Ali Zardari is among 172 people linked to cases of money laundering, Pakistan's information minister says. from Al Jazeera Englis...
Ex-president Rajoelina wins Madagascar vote: Election commission
Country's constitutional court has nine days to declare final results, which may be challenged by Ravalomanana. from Al Jazeera Englis...
Protesters in DRC's Beni target Ebola centre over election delay
Electoral commission's decision to delay presidential vote in Beni over the outbreak prompts attack on Ebola centre. from Al Jazeera E...
The Indians saving Italy's traditional cheese industry
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Mongolia: Thousands protest corruption in Ulaanbaatar
Protesters call on parliamentary speaker and others accused of selling government positions to step down. from Al Jazeera English http://b...
China's ex deputy intelligence chief jailed for life over graft
Court sentences Ma Jian to life in prison for corruption offences, including accepting bribes and insider trading. from Al Jazeera English...
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Hodeidah ceasefire: UN monitors meet both sides in port city
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Musk seeks to dismiss 'pedo' defamation claim
Mr Musk's insults to cave rescuer were a "schoolyard spat" say Tesla chief's lawyers. from BBC News - Technology https:/...
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Alleged leader of Chinese consulate attack in Pakistan killed
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Ma Jian: China's ex-intelligence chief jailed for life
President Xi's anti-corruption drive has seen more than one million officials punished since 2012. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Santa's beard gets a trim in Brazil
Santas get a well-earned rest in Brazil and celebrate with a trip to the barber. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SiuXPX
New top story on Hacker News: Racklog: Prolog Style Logic Programming [pdf]
Racklog: Prolog Style Logic Programming [pdf]
German army 'could recruit EU citizens'
The chief of defence says employing EU citizens is an option to fill shortages in expert posts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EUa1...
Greece’s public healthcare near crisis point over shortages
How a shortage of staff and medical equipment is crippling Greece's public health system. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2LBgVX...
China to try Canadian on drugs charges: state media
Detention of fourth Canadian in recent weeks could further test already difficult relations between Beijing and Ottawa. from Al Jazeera En...
Inter Milan 1-0 Napoli: Kalidou Koulibaly 'victim of alleged racist chants as Lautaro Martinez grabs winner
Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti says his team asked three times for their match at Inter Milan to be suspended because of alleged racist chants....
Climate change: Huge costs of warming impacts in 2018
Ten weather events linked to climate change caused damage over $1bn in 2018, according to a study. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G...
Boy rescued after 40 minutes buried under avalanche
The child was found by a police sniffer dog in a "miracle" rescue along the French Alps. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2B...
New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Notable – A Markdown-based note-taking app that doesn't suck
Show HN: Notable – A Markdown-based note-taking app that doesn't suck
Anak Krakatau tsunami: The moment a child was swept from her mum
A woman tells of the moment her five-year-old was swept away in the tsunami triggered by Anak Krakatau. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Police free Bosnian Serb who led protests over son's death
Unanswered questions about the death of David Dragicevic, 21, have sparked anti-government protests across the country. from Al Jazeera En...
New top story on Hacker News: Artificial Intelligence Creates Realistic Pictures of People
Artificial Intelligence Creates Realistic Pictures of People
New top story on Hacker News: The History of the Marshfield Mummers
The History of the Marshfield Mummers
Lake Atitlan artwork gives Guatemala tourism a boost
An ambitious painting project on a lakeside town in Guatemala is attracting tourists from around the globe. from Al Jazeera English http:/...
Three crises we cannot ignore in 2019
The international community must brace itself for deepening and largely neglected emergencies in 2019. from Al Jazeera English http://bit....
How Native Americans adopted slavery from white settlers
And how black people in Indian Territory were denied their rights even after their emancipation. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2Sm...
Indonesia raises alert, reroutes flights around erupting volcano
Authorities widen no-go zone around ash-spewing Anak Krakatoa days after it caused powerful tsunami killing hundreds. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Putin hails successful test of Russia's new hypersonic missile
Putin says missile system, which will enter service next year, will ensure Russia's security for decades to come. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Iraqi leaders denounce Trump visit to US troops
Political and militia leaders condemn President Trump's unannounced visit to US troops as a blow to Iraq's sovereignty. from Al Ja...
US adventurer completes first unaided solo trek across Antarctica
Colin O'Brady finishes 1,500km journey across the frozen continent without any assistance in 54 days. from Al Jazeera English http://b...
Trump defends Syria pull-out during surprise visit to Iraq
Days after announcing Syria withdrawal, Trump makes first visit to see troops in a conflict zone since taking office. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Israel destroys 'Hezbollah cross-border tunnel'
Israel says it has destroyed tunnels crossing into its territory after claims of discovering five of them this month. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Trump on shutdown: I'll wait whatever it takes to get wall funds
Trump refuses to back down on request for $5bn in funding for US-Mexico wall as partial gov't shutdown enters fifth day. from Al Jazee...
The first ever Mr and Miss Albinism East Africa
With its motto 'Beauty Beyond the Skin', the contest aimed to demystify the condition of people living with albinism. from Al Jaze...
Doctors' strike continues in Sudan as protests enter eighth day
Nine people were injured in Tuesday's protests in capital city Khartoum, according to Sudanese Doctors' Association. from Al Jazee...
Is it Sudan's version of the Arab Spring?
President Omar al-Bashir says protesters demanding an end to his 29-year rule are 'traitors'. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.l...
Peru enforces tough measures for Venezuela migrants
Peru says that, after December, it will not offer work permits to the 2,000 Venezuelan migrants that are crossing the border daily, but will...
Israel 'advances plans' for nearly 2,200 settler homes
It is the first such approvals since snap polls were called earlier this week, after the ruling coalition collapsed. from Al Jazeera Engli...
Charity worker imprisoned in Iran 'needs medical help'
Husband of Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe pleas for release of British Iranian woman arrested on espionage charges in 2016. from Al Jazeera Eng...
'We're afraid of the sea': Indonesians seek shelter in mountains
Villagers in South Lampung set up makeshift camps on mountainside, fearing another tsunami will hit their homes again. from Al Jazeera Eng...
US orders medical checks after migrant children die in custody
Customs and Border Protection orders checks on every child in its custody after two Guatemalan children die this month. from Al Jazeera En...
Russia criticises Israel for 'gross violation' in Syria strikes
Moscow accuses Israel of endangering civilian aircraft after F-16 jets launch assault on targets in Damascus. from Al Jazeera English http...
Hosni Mubarak testifies against Mohamed Morsi in Egyptian court
Egypt's first freely elected president, Morsi, faces charges related to a 2011 prison breakout. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/...
How does Donald Trump spend time as president?
Former personal doctor has defended Trump against accusations of wasting time at work, claiming he sleeps very little. from Al Jazeera Eng...
Ukraine's Petro Poroshenko announces end of martial law
President says Russian threat is still present, but military rule has to end due to the upcoming presidential vote. from Al Jazeera Englis...
Indonesia rescuers hampered by rain after tsunami
Torrential rain on Java is threatening to cut off traffic on the main coastal road, upon which recovery efforts depend. from Al Jazeera En...
Afghanistan postpones presidential election
Vote set for April will be delayed for several months to fix glitches in biometric identification system, says official. from Al Jazeera E...
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What do you use for authentication and authorization?
Ask HN: What do you use for authentication and authorization?
New top story on Hacker News: LinkedIn Co-Founder Apologizes for Deception in Alabama Senate Race
LinkedIn Co-Founder Apologizes for Deception in Alabama Senate Race
New top story on Hacker News: Swedish startup Rdot is trying to take on E Ink
Swedish startup Rdot is trying to take on E Ink
New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: QuadTree model for generating random road networks
Show HN: QuadTree model for generating random road networks
New top story on Hacker News: Researchers are keeping pig brains alive outside the body
Researchers are keeping pig brains alive outside the body
New top story on Hacker News: Hospital prices are about to go public in the U.S.
Hospital prices are about to go public in the U.S.
New top story on Hacker News: Making Bluetooth Work on Lenovo X1 Carbon 6th Gen with Linux
Making Bluetooth Work on Lenovo X1 Carbon 6th Gen with Linux
New top story on Hacker News: The future of Kubernetes is virtual machines
The future of Kubernetes is virtual machines
New top story on Hacker News: Rust 2019 and beyond: limits to some growth
Rust 2019 and beyond: limits to some growth
New top story on Hacker News: Alan Turing and the mathematics of pattern formation in nature
Alan Turing and the mathematics of pattern formation in nature
New top story on Hacker News: Colin O’Brady Completes Crossing of Antarctica with Final 32-Hour Push
Colin O’Brady Completes Crossing of Antarctica with Final 32-Hour Push
New top story on Hacker News: Spending $5k to put Zimbabwe on Street View
Spending $5k to put Zimbabwe on Street View
New top story on Hacker News: Microsoft Word for Windows 1.0 Postmortem (1989) [pdf]
Microsoft Word for Windows 1.0 Postmortem (1989) [pdf]
New top story on Hacker News: Apple needs to change iPhone’s call UI because robocalls are killing us
Apple needs to change iPhone’s call UI because robocalls are killing us
New top story on Hacker News: Banana Pi to Launch 24-Core Arm Server
Banana Pi to Launch 24-Core Arm Server
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One Giant Step for a Chess-Playing Machine
New top story on Hacker News: White Hart Lane's movable football pitch in three pieces
White Hart Lane's movable football pitch in three pieces
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