New top story on Hacker News: Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail
Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail
New top story on Hacker News: Rigetti launches the public beta of its Quantum Cloud Services
Rigetti launches the public beta of its Quantum Cloud Services
New top story on Hacker News: U.S. Changes Visa Process for High-Skilled Workers
U.S. Changes Visa Process for High-Skilled Workers
New top story on Hacker News: A New Theory Proposes That Humans Tamed Themselves
A New Theory Proposes That Humans Tamed Themselves
Sudan's army says it will 'not allow state to fall' amid protests
Army chief Kamal Abdul Maarouf says those leading demonstrations are hostile to Sudan and hurt the country's image. from Al Jazeera En...
Major Australian mining firms back indigenous voice in parliament
Mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto call for constitutional guarantee of indigenous representation in parliament. from Al Jazeera English http...
Saudi Arabia: Corruption crackdown 'ends with $106bn recovered'
The crackdown was one of MBS's first moves as crown prince and raised questions over his role as reformer. from Al Jazeera English htt...
EU rejects Theresa May's plans to change Brexit deal
European leaders stand behind agreement as UK leader seeks to tweak the withdrawal text. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2Gd62tK vi...
Sultan Abdullah takes Malaysia throne for five-year term
The installation follows the sudden decision of Sultan Muhammad V to step down after only two years in the job. from Al Jazeera English ht...
Mining vs the environment: The battle over Armenia's Amulsar gold mine
Why are Armenians fighting over the controversial Amulsar gold mining project and how does it affect the country's new government? fro...
Armenia: Mining Out the Leopard
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Venezuelans call for humanitarian aid as political crisis deepens
Anti-government protesters take to the streets, calling for Nicolas Maduro to step down and aid to be allowed in. from Al Jazeera English ...
Trump lashes out at US spy chiefs over Iran, North Korea and ISIL
Trump calls US intelligence directors 'naive' after they contradicted his views on threats to the US. from Al Jazeera English http...
Karen minority urge 'respect' in Myanmar peace park initiative
Salween Peace Park combines self-determination with environmental protection, but central government has yet to sign up. from Al Jazeera E...
Power outages hit thousands of Sydney homes as temperatures soar
Electricity lost to 45,000 houses as local media report cases of people trapped in lifts and one hospital losing power. from Al Jazeera En...
Samsung Electronics expects weaker 2019 earnings as profits slump
South Korean tech giant announces 31 percent year-on-year plunge for net profits in the final quarter of last year. from Al Jazeera Englis...
US: Purported hackers stole evidence to tarnish Mueller probe
Prosecutors say confidential material from Russia probe altered and released online as part of disinformation campaign. from Al Jazeera En...
Myanmar: 'No political prisoners' but dozens still behind bars
Activists decry government failure to recognise political detainees and its usage of repressive laws against critics. from Al Jazeera Engl...
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, vows 'patience'
The US Fed chairman says "the situation now calls for patience", backs away from expected tightening. from Al Jazeera English ht...
Lawmakers look to block US support for Saudi-UAE war on Yemen
Legislators say the war was never approved by Congress, argue US should halt its support for Saudi-UAE offensive. from Al Jazeera English ...
Assault on actor Jussie Smollett probed as possible hate crime
The attackers reportedly placed a noose around the black actor's neck and yelled homophobic slurs. from Al Jazeera English http://bit....
Brazil dam disaster: 'Dead or alive, we just want to know'
Families search for answers after muddy sea of debris sweeps everything in its path and kills more than 80 people. from Al Jazeera English...
Marzieh Hashemi: Journalist returns to Iran after US detention
Marzieh Hashemi arrives in Tehran, Iranian broadcaster Press TV says, after being held for 10 days in Washington, DC. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Apple blocks Facebook app that paid teens to track internet use
A Facebook research app privacy guidelines by collecting private data like internet history, location data and messages. from Al Jazeera E...
Death toll climbs after migrant boats sink off Djibouti
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What is Theresa May's next Brexit move?
UK prime minister has received the backing of MPs to renegotiate her Brexit deal with the EU. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2SeQNa...
UN: New talks on Western Sahara expected in March
Special envoy for Western Sahara hopes to meet different parties in February before a new round of talks in March. from Al Jazeera English...
New top story on Hacker News: This is Your Brain Off Facebook - study offers glimpse of unplugging
This is Your Brain Off Facebook - study offers glimpse of unplugging
Bug in Apple FaceTime app lets users listen in on conversations
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New top story on Hacker News: Google+ for consumers will shut down on April 2nd
Google+ for consumers will shut down on April 2nd
New top story on Hacker News: What is the space overhead of Base64 encoding?
What is the space overhead of Base64 encoding?
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Time Running Out for Beloved Mechanical Horse-Race Game in Vegas
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Facebook shares shoot up after strong Q4 earnings despite data breach
New top story on Hacker News: Some Fundamental Theorems in Mathematics
Some Fundamental Theorems in Mathematics
New top story on Hacker News: Jean-Paul Sartre Had a Bad Mescaline Trip (2018)
Jean-Paul Sartre Had a Bad Mescaline Trip (2018)
New top story on Hacker News: NY Insurers Can Evaluate Social Media Use If They Can Prove Why It’s Needed
NY Insurers Can Evaluate Social Media Use If They Can Prove Why It’s Needed
New top story on Hacker News: Why isn't the internet more fun and weird?
Why isn't the internet more fun and weird?
New top story on Hacker News: Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s back door
Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s back door
New top story on Hacker News: Use DuckDuckGo to improve your privacy online (2018)
Use DuckDuckGo to improve your privacy online (2018)
New top story on Hacker News: Foxconn Is Reconsidering Plan for Manufacturing in Wisconsin
Foxconn Is Reconsidering Plan for Manufacturing in Wisconsin
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Boeing 787 Suffers Rare Dual Engine Failure on Landing
New top story on Hacker News: Coloured Petri Nets: Modelling and Validation of Concurrent Systems (2009) [pdf]
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New top story on Hacker News: No Great Technological Stagnation (2016)
No Great Technological Stagnation (2016)
Regulate social media to protect children, MPs urge
A cross-party committee says social media companies should have a legal "duty of care" to children. from BBC News - Technology h...
Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals
The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Uu7wUu
Scruff gay dating app bans underwear photos
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Kwik Fit garages hit by computer virus
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PledgeMusic: The day the music died?
Crowdfunding site PledgeMusic seems to have run out of money, leaving musicians wondering what to do. from BBC News - Technology https://b...
DJI pledges painful action to tackle corruption
The world's bestselling drone-maker says it must tackle cases of employee theft. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2BbV4Sh
Fifa to stop selling in-game currency in Belgium
The move comes after the Belgian Gambling Commission threatened legal action over in-game loot boxes. from BBC News - Technology https://b...
Children 'afterthought' for social media companies
England's children's commissioner writes to social media companies, urging them to tackle disturbing content. from BBC News - Tech...
Facebook: Dissident republicans Saoradh take legal action
Saoradh claims the social media giant removed a number of its pages from its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FYq7oy
Polar vortex: eight dead as Arctic air spreads across midwest
Thousands of flights canceled, schools close, and post office halts deliveries as Chicago lows approach record Frozen Arctic winds brought ...
Sajid Javid introduces knife crime prevention orders
Asbo-style orders could limit use of social media in order to stop gang rivalries escalating Children as young as 12 could be hit with new ...
Theresa May faces pressure to clarify backstop changes
Tory unity already evaporating as Barnier reiterates Brexit deal cannot be reopened Theresa May is under mounting pressure to spell out wha...
Northern Ireland abortion case hears traumatic experience
Sarah Ewart recounts seeking termination in 2013 after fatal foetal abnormality diagnosis A court in Belfast has heard one woman’s traumati...
UK weather: warnings of significant snowfall on Thursday
More travel disruption likely as well as widespread harsh frost and freezing fog Britain is braced for the coldest night of the winter so f...
Polar vortex: what is it and how is it linked to climate change?
The polar vortex has broken into ‘two swirling blobs of cold air’, bringing the most frigid conditions in decades to the midwest Deep free...
Deep freeze: record-breaking cold as polar vortex grips America – in pictures
Officials say temperatures could reach as low as -40C as the polar vortex spreads across the midwest and the east. On Wednesday morning Chic...
Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says his team has held talks with the army about regime change. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SeYuxi...
Polar vortex brings deadly cold snap to US states
At least eight people have died in the deep freeze, which has paralysed transport services. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FYNLkW
'American Dying' cooled Earth's climate
European settlement of the Americas killed so many people, it disturbed Earth's climate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RsVJ75 ...
Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals
The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uu7wUu
Tom Brady 'cheater' slur costs TV producer his job
The New England Patriots quarterback was labelled a "known cheater" during a Pittsburgh broadcast. from BBC News - World https:/...
Sarah Sanders says 'God wanted Trump to be president'
In an interview, the White House press secretary says Donald Trump had divine support. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Bm9a3B
Saudi Arabia ends major anti-corruption campaign
Hundreds of princes and billionaires were held and more than $100bn recouped by the state since 2017. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Bastia attack: Gunman found dead in police raid
France's interior minister says "the fanatic committed suicide" after killing one and injuring five. from BBC News - World h...
Senator Rand Paul wins damages after neighbour attack
Senator Rand Paul was awarded more than $580,000 (£441,000) in damages after his neighbour attacked. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Mystery illness sees Canada halve its Cuba embassy staff
A 14th employee at Canada's embassy in Havana falls ill, and the country cuts staff there by half. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
China's factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise
The data comes as several global firms warn China's slowing economy will hit their bottom line. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Emiliano Sala: Missing Cardiff striker's former club Nantes pay tribute
Nantes pay tribute to missing former striker Emiliano Sala during their 1-1 draw with Saint Etienne. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
The story of a US raid on al-Qaeda in Yemen
The BBC has gained rare access to Athlan village, the site of a major US attack on al-Qaeda in Yemen. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Polar vortex: What is it and how does it happen?
The deep freeze gripping much of the US has been blamed on a polar vortex. Here's what that means. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Actor 'tasted brutality of hatred'
Stars support Empire actor Jussie Smollet, the victim of a suspected hate crime in Chicago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CRvIJi
The Afghan Invictus athletes claiming asylum in Australia
The fears of six athletes who claimed asylum in Australia after the 2018 Invictus Games. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S8Sgz1
Zimbabwe women raped as government crackdown continues
Six women tell the BBC they were raped by security forces as part of a government crackdown. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CRqD3G ...
MP defends unmasking shot reporter
Kennedy Agyapong tells the BBC he regrets journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale’s death, but has a clear conscious. from BBC News - World https:/...
'Why I fled Saudi Arabia and sought asylum in the UK'
Two Saudis who sought asylum in the UK explain why they risked everything. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SdhEnb
Richard E Grant in tears over Barbra Streisand's reply to 1970s fan letter
The actor and superfan was "overcome with emotion" when Streisand replied to his childhood letter. from BBC News - World https:/...
The Lord of the Ringos? Peter Jackson to direct a Beatles film
The Lord of the Rings director will use unseen footage of the tense sessions for their final album. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Bulgarians decry ‘eco vandalism’ on coast
Social media outcry puts controversial construction on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast under scrutiny. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail
Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
How do you compost a human body - and why would you?
A US state could become one of the first places in the world to allow corpses to become fertile soil. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
The Indians sharing their villages with crocodiles
In most places, a crocodile would send people scurrying in fear. But not in this part of India. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sbqv...
Maduro and Guaidó: Who is supporting whom in Venezuela?
The international community is split over who it recognises as the country's current president. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Nastya Rybka: Model who got caught up in the Trump-Russia row
The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Why Dutch fear Brexit no deal will leave onions to rot
Imagine onions - tonnes of them, rotting in a customs queue. It's a Dutch farmer's Brexit nightmare. from BBC News - World https:/...
High Ceilings and a Lovely View: Denisova Cave Was Home to a Lost Branch of Humanity
By CARL ZIMMER from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2MFj04N
New top story on Hacker News: Facebook will shut down its controversial market research app for iOS
Facebook will shut down its controversial market research app for iOS
New top story on Hacker News: The Golden Age of Hollywood Tax Avoidance
The Golden Age of Hollywood Tax Avoidance
Hamas calls for supporters to send bitcoins
Ezzedine al-Qasaam Brigades launches appeal for support using digital currency amid financial woes. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/...
The United States is expected to export more energy than it imports by 2020
The United States is expected to export more energy than it imports by 2020 EIA projects that, for the first time since the 1950s, the Unit...
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions increased in 2018 but will likely fall in 2019 and 2020
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions increased in 2018 but will likely fall in 2019 and 2020 According to EIA’s recently released Short-Term E...
New top story on Hacker News: Which American accent do you have? (2007)
Which American accent do you have? (2007)
Waste unleashed from Brazil dam on its way to a larger river
Sludge containing iron oxide threatens to contaminate drinking water in five states. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2FXG7as via IF...
Bahraini footballer's wife calls on Thailand to release him
In open letter to Thai PM, Hakeem al-Araibi's wife says he will face torture and possible death if deported to Bahrain. from Al Jazeer...
Japan-South Korea radar spat shakes stability - when US needs it
Ahead of US-North Korea summit, analysts say latest dispute between neighbours threatens delicate regional dynamics. from Al Jazeera Engli...
Airbnb 'profiting' from illegal Israeli settlements: Amnesty
Travel websites Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia and TripAdvisor accused of making money from 'war crimes'. from Al Jazeera English ht...
What Russia stands to lose in Venezuela
While the US pushes to drive Venezuela's Maduro from power, Russia vows to continue supporting 'strategic partner'. from Al Ja...
Philippines: Mosque in Zamboanga hit by deadly grenade attack
Two killed in assault that follows deadly blasts at cathedral on nearby island church and vote backing Muslim self-rule. from Al Jazeera E...
Qatar thrash UAE to reach Asian Cup football final
Qatar to face Japan in the final after beating hosts in front of a hostile crowd in Abu Dhabi. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2B3OC...
Morocco's Village Superwomen
Emotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere. from Al Jazeera English...
UK parliament backs new Irish backstop talks but EU stands firm
British MPs also pass non-binding motion ruling out 'no-deal' Brexit, but EU says divorce agreement not renegotiable. from Al Jaze...
Brexit: All the latest updates
A no-deal Brexit seems ever closer now that UK Parliament did not approve of amendments which could postpone Brexit. from Al Jazeera Engli...
Brexit-deal vote: What it means for UK and how EU reacted
European leaders present united front as UK MPs vote to send PM back to Brussels and try secure better exit deal. from Al Jazeera English ...
US spy chiefs break with Trump on several threats to the US
Intelligence directors break with Trump on threats posed by North Korea, Iran and ISIL. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2HD4zPZ via...
Ten years after end of war, Tamils still waiting to return home
Some 30 members of Tamil minority protest to reclaim their lands occupied by the army in Mullaitivu, northern Sri Lanka. from Al Jazeera E...
US-China trade talks: Technology theft may be biggest hurdle
Officials from both sides are meeting in Washington, DC this week amid efforts resolve a bitter trade dispute. from Al Jazeera English htt...
UNHCR 'deeply concerned' over settler attack on Palestinians
Killing of Palestinian man comes as settler violence in occupied West Bank surges to highest levels since 2015. from Al Jazeera English ht...
Palestinian President Abbas accepts PM Hamdallah's resignation
New government is expected to be made up only of parties that are members of PLO, excluding Hamas and the Islamic Jihad. from Al Jazeera E...
Five migrants dead, 130 missing after boats sink near Djibouti
According to witnesses, the overloaded boats carrying migrants faced large waves, and eventually buckled. from Al Jazeera English http://b...
Sudan intelligence chief orders release of protest detainees
Decision to free those arrested during protests comes as international pressure mounts over handling of demonstrations. from Al Jazeera En...
Israel ends international observer mission in Hebron
Netanyahu's critics say he Is getting rid of the observers to try and win votes. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2RptXrW via IF...
Zimbabwe lawyers demand independent judiciary to try protesters
Lawyers demand that security forces and politicians not interfere in trials of arrested protesters. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/...
Trump ally Roger Stone pleads not guilty to Russia probe charges
Trump's longtime friend and ally is charged with making false statements to Congress, witness tampering and obstruction. from Al Jazee...
Venezuela prosecutor moves to place travel ban on Guaido
Chief prosecutor asked Supreme Court to open preliminary investigation into self-proclaimed president Guaido. from Al Jazeera English http...
On the border, Venezuelans leave notes at the 'Wall of Laments'
Venezuelans fleeing hyperinflation and poverty share stories of struggle at small cantina across the border in Colombia. from Al Jazeera E...
Aid group warns Yemen truce 'on verge of collapsing'
International Rescue Committee urges the world to step up pressure on the warring parties to stick to their commitments. from Al Jazeera E...
Kali Linux Cookbook – Second Edition
Packt Publishing is giving away Kali Linux Cookbook – Second Edition for free. Learn how to scan networks to find vulnerable computers and s...
New top story on Hacker News: GoLorry (YC W16) Is Hiring a Full-Time Software Engineer in Hyderabad, India
GoLorry (YC W16) Is Hiring a Full-Time Software Engineer in Hyderabad, India
New top story on Hacker News: Israeli scientists claim to have found cure for cancer
Israeli scientists claim to have found cure for cancer
New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Serve Static GitHub Pages Locally
Show HN: Serve Static GitHub Pages Locally
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Benchmarks of Cache-Friendly Data Structures in C++
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How I ended up writing a new real-time kernel (2015)
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Remembering Roger Boisjoly: He Tried to Stop Shuttle Challenger Launch
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Why can’t I block all incoming calls that aren’t in my contact list?
Ask HN: Why can’t I block all incoming calls that aren’t in my contact list?
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Reconstructing intelligible speech from the human auditory cortex
New top story on Hacker News: Google Takes Its First Steps Toward Killing the URL
Google Takes Its First Steps Toward Killing the URL
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Facebook has been paying people to install a “Research” VPN
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San Francisco proposal would ban government facial recognition use in the city
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The Kubernetes Kustomize KEP Kerfuffle
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Office 365 global authentication outage
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Instacart paying 80 cents an hour because worker received a large tip
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Apple was warned about the FaceTime eavesdropping bug last week
New top story on Hacker News: AresDB: Uber’s GPU-Powered Open-Source, Real-Time Analytics Engine
AresDB: Uber’s GPU-Powered Open-Source, Real-Time Analytics Engine
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A Self-Learning, Modern Computer Science Curriculum
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My journey applying AI to horse racing
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Building a “Simple” Distributed System – Formal Verification
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Show HN: Deep Learning GUI to Create, Train and Visualize Models in a Browser
New top story on Hacker News: Nasa Used Art to Shape Our Vision of the Future
Nasa Used Art to Shape Our Vision of the Future
New top story on Hacker News: Down the Rabbit Hole – Part I: A Journey into the UEFI Land
Down the Rabbit Hole – Part I: A Journey into the UEFI Land
New top story on Hacker News: Advanced Tor Browser Fingerprinting (2016)
Advanced Tor Browser Fingerprinting (2016)
New top story on Hacker News: The Traveling Salesman Problem: A Neural Network Perspective (1993) [pdf]
The Traveling Salesman Problem: A Neural Network Perspective (1993) [pdf]
Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall
Revenue from the tech giant's signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2B9bL0A ...
Kingdom Hearts 3 game released 'without an ending'
The epilogue is downloaded only once the 40 hours of game-play is completed. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FWmuzy
Yahoo data breach payout blocked by judge
The judge is unhappy about the sum involved and the vagueness of promised cyber-security fixes. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/...
Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach
More than 14,000 people are affected, including thousands of visitors, Singapore's health ministry says. from BBC News - Technology ht...
Huawei: A simple guide to why the company is in so much trouble
One of the world's favourite phone makers is fighting for its reputation. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2B8O7RS
Brexit: May goes back to Brussels but EU says nothing has changed
MPs pass amendment pledging to replace Irish backstop with ‘alternative arrangements’ Follow all the day’s political developments – live ...
Roger Stone pleads not guilty to lying to Congress and witness tampering
Stone pleaded not guilty to charges in a seven-count indictment filed against him when he was arrested in Florida last Friday Roger Stone, ...
Asia Bibi: Pakistan’s top court upholds blasphemy acquittal
Christian woman who spent eight years on death row free to leave country Asia Bibi, the Christian farm labourer who spent eight years on de...
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A Closer Look at the Polar Vortex’s Dangerously Cold Winds
By YULIYA PARSHINA-KOTTAS, KARTHIK PATANJALI, JEREMY WHITE, BENJAMIN WILHELM and EVAN GROTHJAN from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2B9tBka
Venezuela top court curbs opposition leader Juan Guaidó
The country's Supreme Court approves a travel ban and an asset freeze on Juan Guaidó. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G9Jc6q
North Korea nuclear: US intelligence report says regime to keep weapons
A US intelligence report to the Senate goes against Trump administration hopes of progress. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DJW0if
US RnB singer-songwriter James Ingram dies aged 66
Grammy winner Ingram wrote Michael Jackson single Pretty Young Things with Quincy Jones. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RrXiC0
Darren Weir: Australian police raid top horse trainer's stables
The raids at Darren Weir's stables end in three arrests over allegations of racing industry fraud. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Woman dies carrying pram down stairs on New York subway
Malaysia Goodson, 22, fell at 7th Avenue station while carrying her one-year-old's pram. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CUO3F8 ...
US to shiver in 'once-in-a-generation' polar vortex
Weather officials in Iowa warn people to "avoid taking deep breaths, and to minimise talking". from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall
Revenue from the tech giant's signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2B9bL0A
Little blue penguins stolen from nest with crowbar in NZ
Thieves are believed to have used a crowbar to hook the birds out of the nest by their necks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G7VYCs...
Can the US and China reach a trade deal?
Top trade officials from both countries are meeting to try and defuse an escalating tariff war. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sSwh...
Jussie Smollett: Empire star victim of suspected hate crime in Chicago
Empire star Jussie Smollett also suffered a beating, homophobic and racial taunts, Chicago police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Stacey Abrams: Georgia Democrat to respond to Trump State of the Union
The rising Democrat star will give the party's response to Mr Trump's State of the Union. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MJ...
Chicago's frozen river from above
Much of the river has frozen as the US city experiences close to record low temperatures. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RTmWot
Hundreds of strangers turn up to US veteran's funeral
Joseph Walker was thought to have no family, but a call-out attracted more than 1,000 to his burial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Mosul Museum partially reopens in Iraq after IS destruction
For the first time since the Islamic State group overran the city in 2014, its museum reopens. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DI0Wo...
Guaidó on Venezuela's "abuse of power"
Self-declared interim leader, Juan Guaidó, says he's right to take over as president among political unrest and protests. from BBC New...
Huawei: Will US charges sink the Chinese tech company?
The US Justice Department has filed criminal charges against Huawei - will this sink the Chinese telecoms giant? from BBC News - World htt...
Tehran bans dog walking in public spaces
The Iranian capital has banned walking pet dogs over public safety concerns. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WsCP3R
Wanting to die at 'five to midnight' - before dementia takes over
Dutch patients with dementia who want euthanasia are less likely to get it if their disease is advanced - so many request it very early. f...
Murder in Accra: The life and death of Ahmed Hussein-Suale
A Ghanaian investigative journalist was shot dead. Police believe he was assassinated because of his work. from BBC News - World https://b...
Holocaust: How a US TV series changed Germany
A US TV drama made the horrors of Nazi genocide real for millions of Germans in 1979. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sSTMqq
Getting boats to children who have to swim to school
When getting to school means swimming through dangerous waters a single boat can make a difference. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Kevin and Julia Garratt on their experience as detainees in China
The Canadian missionaries were arrested in 2014 and accused of espionage. Here is their story. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sk9BV...
George Fernandes: The man who threw out Coca-Cola and IBM from India
Veteran socialist George Fernandes, who has died at 88, was an anti-nuclear campaigner who became India's defence minister. from BBC N...
New top story on Hacker News: A New Golden Age for Computer Architecture
A New Golden Age for Computer Architecture
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Analyzing the Performance of WebAssembly vs. Native Code
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Brexit vote on May's Plan B: Everything you need to know
Will Tuesday's vote have any impact on the Brexit process? And how is Europe expected to react? Key questions answered. from Al Jazeer...
India's Rohingya shame
The Indian government has adopted attitudes similar to Myanmar's towards the Rohingya. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2UsD6Cb ...
Malaysia unveils five-year plan to fight corruption
Plan focuses on procurement, contracts and requires politicians to publicly declare their assets. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2U...
US hits Venezuela's state-owned oil company with sanctions
President vows to take action as US steps up pressure with new sanctions aimed at forcing him cede power to opposition. from Al Jazeera En...
US charges China's Huawei, top executive with bank fraud
Beijing decries 'political manipulations' and Chinese tech giant denies accusations as US government steps up pressure. from Al Ja...
Qatar set for hostile crowd in Asian Cup semi-final against UAE
Qatari fans unable to attend, as analysts criticise Emirati officials for 'politicising' Asian football tournament. from Al Jazeer...
More warnings about humanitarian crises in Central Africa
Aid agencies warn more than two million people in the Lake Chad region urgently need aid. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2CR1o1k v...
Brexit stalemate: Divisions over UK exiting EU
Seventy percent of voters around Grimsby voted 'leave' - some blame the EU for the decline of the city's industry. from Al Jaz...
US Senate advances controversial anti-BDS legislation
Most Democrats join Republicans in favour of taking up bill that includes measure taking aim at boycotts of Israel. from Al Jazeera Englis...
Explainer: US sanctions to hit Venezuelan state-owned oil company
A look at how the measures announced by administration of President Donald Trump might affect both US and Venezuela. from Al Jazeera Engli...
'Hostage justice': How Japan secures confessions and convictions
Carlos Ghosn's experience is all too common in Japan where prosecutors are notorious for keeping suspects in detention. from Al Jazeer...
The US gov't may be open again, but fears remain for contractors
As thousands of federal workers went back to work, uncertainty remained for contractors who were furloughed or laid off. from Al Jazeera E...
Canadian Jewish group's charity status revoked: Report
A government audit finds Beth Oloth donations supported Israeli armed forces and illegal settlements, broadcaster says. from Al Jazeera En...
US, Taliban agree to draft peace framework: Envoy
Comments by Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad have ignited hopes of a breakthrough in the grinding 17-year conflict. from Al Jazeera English ...
Gaza: Hamas says Rafah crossing with Egypt to briefly reopen
Border crossing to reopen for three days, weeks after Palestinian Authority pulled its staff from there. from Al Jazeera English http://bi...
Nigerian lawyers to strike over suspension of top judge
Nigeria's president had suspended Onnoghen on Friday, just weeks before the presidential election. from Al Jazeera English http://bit....
In wartime Yemen, children find solace in music
Much of the country lies in ruins, but the population of Yemen still has hope for the future. Music plays a big role. from Al Jazeera Engl...
UN envoy urges Yemen's warring sides to withdraw from Hodeidah
Martin Griffiths says momentum for peace 'is still there', after aid agencies warn conditions are deteriorating fast. from Al Jaze...
France's Macron presses Sisi on human rights in Cairo meeting
French president says he raised the issue of human rights with his Egyptian counterpart during state visit. from Al Jazeera English http:/...
What can an investigation into Khashoggi's murder achieve?
A UN-led team is in Turkey to investigate journalist's murder and wants access to the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. from Al Jazeera Eng...
American leaked records of 14,200 HIV patients, says Singapore
The records included HIV test results and personal identification details of people majority of whom are foreigners. from Al Jazeera Engli...
Twitter users mock UAE after gender awards won by men
Social media users were quick to point out that men won all of the awards at the UAE's 'Gender Balance Index' awards. from Al ...
Japan beats Iran to reach Asian Cup football final
Osako scores a brace in Japan's 3-0 win, the first time in the current tournament that Iran conceded a goal. from Al Jazeera English h...
US gov't reopens after shutdown as clock starts on funding talks
A bipartisan committee will try to negotiate a compromise on border security before February 15 deadline. from Al Jazeera English http://b...
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Samsung Unveils 15.6-Inch Ultra-HD OLED Display for Laptops
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Show HN: Apprise – A lightweight all-in-one notification solution
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The PewDiePie Hackers: Could hacking printers ruin your life? [video]
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The body’s microbial community may influence the brain and behavior
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FaceTime bug lets you hear audio of person you are calling before they pick up
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From “Hello World” to VP of Engineering at Reddit
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Ask HN: Is it just me, or is CSS too damn hard?
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TSMC Nanke 14 Factory Production Interruption Could Affect NVIDIA and Others
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Facebook Watch Isn’t Living Up to Its Name
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Snapchat weighs what was once unthinkable: permanent snaps
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U.S. Accuses Huawei of Stealing Trade Secrets, Defrauding Banks
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Digitized minutes of Royal Society meetings taken between 1686 and 1711
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ImmortalDB – A resilient key-value store for the browser
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Student cracks theologian's baffling religious code
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The Story of Squeak, a Practical Smalltalk Written in Itself (1997)
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The Day I Fell in Love with Fuzzing
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A Standard and Clean Series A Term Sheet
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RIOT: Operating System for the Internet of Things
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Can a California town move back from the sea?
Facebook's popularity dips with UK children, says Ofcom
Facebook's popularity among children fell during 2018, according to the media regulator Ofcom. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....
Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges
The Chinese telecoms giant said it was "disappointed" by the US charges, which include theft and fraud. from BBC News - Technolo...
B&Q 'exposed data about store thieves'
A security researcher says he found a database listing names and details of suspected culprits. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/...
Facebook pledges to do more on self-harm
Sir Nick Clegg said the network "would do whatever it takes" after 14-year-old Molly Russell's death. from BBC News - Techno...
Fortnite loot box llamas go 'see-through'
Epic Games will now let players see what is inside loot llamas before they buy them. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2sSZt81
TalkTalk hacker Daniel Kelley's blackmail charge dropped
Daniel Kelley has already admitted involvement in the major hack attack on the telecoms firm in 2015. from BBC News - Technology https://b...
YouTuber James Charles tells LBC Birmingham crowd 'normal'
James Charles tells LBC his career has been "a wild ride", following gridlock in Birmingham. from BBC News - Technology https://...
Huawei: China calls US charges 'immoral' as markets slide
Grand juries indict company, affiliates and CFO on 23 charges Attorney general says offending went ‘all the way to the top’ China has bl...
More than half of young people in jail are of BME background
David Lammy says record proportion in England and Wales is similar to that in US More than half of the inmates held in prisons for young pe...
Theresa May splits Tories over anti-backstop Brexit deal
Jacob Rees-Mogg says ERG will not back Brady amendment but other Brexiters waver Parliament is facing a day of further Brexit deadlock afte...
The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams to become stage musical
Following in the footsteps of Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the book is to be adapted by the Royal Shakespeare Company David Walliams’ journey from...
Study links high levels of screen time to slower child development
Researchers say children who used screens more did worse in tests, but findings are disputed A study has linked high levels of screen time ...
Facebook to create 'war room' to fight fake news, Nick Clegg says
Dublin operations centre to target political misinformation ahead of EU elections in May Facebook will tackle political misinformation in t...
US nuclear weapons: first low-yield warheads roll off the production line
New type of weapon, ordered by Trump’s nuclear posture review, could make conflict more likely, say experts The US has begun making a new, ...
Three-year-old boy missing in woods for two days says friendly bear kept him safe
Casey Hathaway from North Carolina hailed ‘a survivor’ by police after becoming lost in sub-zero temperatures ‘Bear in mind’: lost boy’s t...
Remains of Explorer Who First Rounded Australia Found in UK
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Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges
The Chinese telecoms giant said it was "disappointed" by the US charges, which include theft and fraud. from BBC News - World ht...
US hits 'corrupt' Venezuela oil firm PDVSA with sanctions
The US places sanctions on PDVSA and urges the military to back a peaceful power transfer. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CRuEFm
Elderly women die in Malaysian food coupons stampede
More than 1,000 people showed up to an event in Malaysia giving away just 200 coupons. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CS5xCk
Poland alarmed by sick cow slaughter at meat plant
Vets and police respond to shocking undercover film of sick cattle at a Polish abattoir. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TjVZaa
Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach
More than 14,000 people are affected, including thousands of visitors, Singapore's health ministry says. from BBC News - World https:/...
Brumadinho dam: Anger grows towards Brazil mine firm Vale
Politicians say Vale SA must be held responsible for last week's disaster with hundreds feared dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Trump sceptical a deal on border wall can be reached
The president says he doubts he would lower the sum he is prepared to accept for a border barrier. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2R...
Taliban talks: Draft framework for Afghanistan peace 'agreed'
The US and Taliban agree in principle on a framework for a peace deal after 17 years of war. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FWRsHE ...
Six Tanzanian children killed 'for body parts'
Tanzanian authorities say the bodies were missing ears and teeth in deaths linked to witchcraft. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RXM...
Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's leader has colostomy bag removed
The Brazilian leader was injured in a knife attack while on the campaign trail in September. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sSD0Ia ...
Armed gang free prisoner in south-eastern France
The gunmen knock a guard to ground to release the inmate, who was to face a judge for armed robbery. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Brumadinho dam: 'She was ready to die'
José Antonio Pereira describes how his sister-in-law, who was airlifted by helicopter, barely survived. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Yemen war: Where the fighting has stopped... but not the suffering
Warring parties are observing a fragile truce in Hudaydah - but fears of a famine remain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FUGdzy
The PewDiePie Hackers: Could hacking printers ruin your life?
A popularity contest backing YouTube star, PewDiePie, got out of hand and two teenage hackers are in hiding. from BBC News - World https:/...
Nigerian Boko Haram militants are being given a chance to re-integrate into society.
A de-radicalisation scheme in Nigeria is helping former Boko Haram militants rejoin society. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SabcgG ...
Love Sonia: Why Freida Pinto made a film about sex slaves
The Slumdog Millionaire star on why Love Sonia is her most challenging role yet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TjRWup
Russia art theft: Thief steals painting in front of gallery goers
A thief steals a painting from a busy gallery in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ri465j
UAE mocked over gender balance awards tweet featuring only men
No women featured in the announcement celebrating the Gulf state's efforts to reduce the gender gap. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
A photographer's Trans-Siberian World Cup journey
A look back at photojournalist Peter Dench's journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway during the World Cup in Russia 2018. from BBC News ...
New York abortion law: Why are so many people talking about it?
A controversial new abortion law has been enacted in New York state, but why has it caused such a heated debate? from BBC News - World htt...
Facebook and Google: The data guardians fight back
Tech giants have become rich on the back of our data. But some tech start-ups are fighting back. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HP9...
Venezuela crisis: Why the military is backing Maduro
The president's position looks shaky but the military has reason to keep him in power, experts say. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
‘Welcome to my high-fashion, trash shopping mall’
Anna Bergstrom runs a shopping mall in Sweden where everything for sale is recycled. Her goal is to make sustainable shopping fashionable. ...
Bilal Hassani: Who is France's Eurovision entry?
Eurovision isn't until May, but young queer icon Bilal Hassani is already taking the world by storm. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Zimbabwe Afro-jazz star Oliver Mtukudzi declared national hero
Tributes pour in for the legend who drew a following across Africa and beyond after he died 66, reportedly from diabetes complications. fr...
Why are France's yellow vest protests so white?
Few minorities attend rallies demanding change from President Macron, which have seen outbursts of racism. from Al Jazeera English http://...
Japan: Shinzo Abe vows to restore relations with North Korea
Conciliatory message contrasts sharply from a year ago when Abe set out a hard-line approach towards Pyongyang. from Al Jazeera English ht...
Howard Schultz: Ex-Starbucks CEO considers presidential run
Howard Schultz says he is "seriously considering" running as an independent candidate for US president. from BBC News - World ht...
SAG awards 2019: Black Panther wins top prize
The Black Panther star's victory speech focused on what it means to be "young, gifted and black". from BBC News - World http...
Nera: The 3D-printed electric motorbike
The bike, made by BigRep, took three days to print and cost about £2,000 ($2,600) to produce. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G0KOzr...
800 trees downed as icy conditions grip Romania
Thousands still without power as freezing fog continues to linger over Bucharest. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2Uo4EbO via IFTTT...
New top story on Hacker News: Google accused of ongoing “massive leakage of highly intimate data”
Google accused of ongoing “massive leakage of highly intimate data”
Nissan says 'co-operating' with US probe
The carmaker has not provided more details on the inquiry reportedly about executive pay disclosures. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Bahrain's supreme court upholds Ali Salman's life sentence
Opposition leader Ali Salman loses appeal against his sentence over charges of spying for Qatar. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2Ti...
Fitness trackers 'overestimate' calorie burning
Products such as Fitbits overestimate the amount of calories burned while walking, research finds. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....
Bloody Sunday memorial march through Derry marks 47th anniversary
Thousands have marched in Northern Ireland in the 47th anniversary of Bloody Sunday commemoration march in Derry. from Al Jazeera English ...
New top story on Hacker News: How to Setup Your Own PaaS with Dokku and Node and React and Mongodb and Nginx
How to Setup Your Own PaaS with Dokku and Node and React and Mongodb and Nginx
New top story on Hacker News: Outperforming everything with anything: Python? Sure, why not?
Outperforming everything with anything: Python? Sure, why not?
UN team probing Jamal Khashoggi killing to arrive in Turkey
Investigators in Istanbul for a week are seeking access to the Saudi consulate but haven't heard back from Riyadh. from Al Jazeera Eng...
Trump doubts border compromise can be reached with Democrats
Trump pledges to build wall anyway using executive powers and threatens to declare national emergency. from Al Jazeera English http://bit....
Hundreds of popular cars ‘at risk of keyless theft’
Consumer group Which? found the Ford Fiesta, VW Golf, Nissan Qashqai and Ford Focus were all at risk. from BBC News - Technology https://b...
UK cyber-crime victims lose £190,000 a day
Police agency Action Fraud said money lost by victims increased by 24% over a six-month period. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/...
New top story on Hacker News: Abusing Exchange: One API call away from Domain Admin
Abusing Exchange: One API call away from Domain Admin
New top story on Hacker News: Money-laundering oligarchs bought all the real-estate to clean their oil money
Money-laundering oligarchs bought all the real-estate to clean their oil money
New top story on Hacker News: ClearTax (YC S14) Is Hiring Product Managers in Bangalore
ClearTax (YC S14) Is Hiring Product Managers in Bangalore
New top story on Hacker News: The Missing History of the Explorer 1 Satellite
The Missing History of the Explorer 1 Satellite
New top story on Hacker News: A New Approach to Understanding How Machines Think
A New Approach to Understanding How Machines Think
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Singapore Weighs Fate of Its Brutalist Buildings
New top story on Hacker News: C++ Modules Might Be Dead-On-Arrival
C++ Modules Might Be Dead-On-Arrival
New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Mintable – Roll-your-own Mint clone for managing personal finances
Show HN: Mintable – Roll-your-own Mint clone for managing personal finances
New top story on Hacker News: RFIDler – An Open Source Software Defined RFID Reader/Writer/Emulator (2013)
RFIDler – An Open Source Software Defined RFID Reader/Writer/Emulator (2013)
New top story on Hacker News: Embedded Rust Experiments: Is My STM32 MCU Running Fast?
Embedded Rust Experiments: Is My STM32 MCU Running Fast?
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Best Buy’s Secrets for Thriving in the Amazon Age (2017)
New top story on Hacker News: Most People With Addiction Grow Out of It (2014)
Most People With Addiction Grow Out of It (2014)
New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Notepin – Extremely simple blogging platform
Show HN: Notepin – Extremely simple blogging platform
New top story on Hacker News: Linear Algebra by Jim Hefferon – free textbook
Linear Algebra by Jim Hefferon – free textbook
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The Lester Dent Pulp Paper Master Fiction Plot (2004)
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How to write code in modern Fortran (2011) [pdf]
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What it’s like to pursue a dream for 30 years and fail
New top story on Hacker News: Masahiro Kikuno, Japanese Independent Watchmaker
Masahiro Kikuno, Japanese Independent Watchmaker
New top story on Hacker News: Flower Power: Hamilton’s Doctor and the Healing Power of Nature
Flower Power: Hamilton’s Doctor and the Healing Power of Nature
France: 'Red scarves' against 'Yellow vests' to protest violence
A new citizens' movement created online, now on the streets of Paris, call themselves the red scarves and say they're fighting back ...
Saudi exile to establish group to fight for women's rights
Reem Suleiman says she was told to stop writing by senior adviser Saud al-Qahtani and then imprisoned and tortured. from Al Jazeera Englis...
Philippines vows to 'crush' attackers after fatal church bombings
President Duterte to visit site of twin bomb attacks that killed 20 people as police eye role of armed group Abu Sayyaf. from Al Jazeera E...
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood calls for a unified opposition
Banned group urges opponents of President Sisi to free Egypt from military control and release political prisoners. from Al Jazeera Englis...
The German economy is slowing. Brexit could make it worse
Facing headwinds from slowing demand in China, the German economy must now grapple with potential Brexit fallout. from Al Jazeera English ...
China jails rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang for 'subversion'
Prominent lawyer's sentencing to four and a half years in prison prompts criticism from human rights activists. from Al Jazeera Englis...
Pirate or hero? Raffles bicentennial fuels Singapore debate
Stamford Raffles landed 200 years ago. But not all welcome government plans to mark the start of colonial rule. from Al Jazeera English ht...
Venezuela does not need another charismatic strongman
It needs strong institutions and the rule of law. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2Rg8h1u via IFTTT
Guaido calls for more protests as Maduro displays military might
Venezuela's Maduro watches military drills as self-proclaimed interim leader Guaido issues call for more protests. from Al Jazeera Eng...
Tunisia's secular opposition forms new party
Prime Minister Youssef Chahed and supporters split from ruling Nidaa Tounes to form Tahya Tounes or 'Long live Tunisia'. from Al J...
Peru mudslide kills at least 15 at wedding celebration
At least 34 wedding guests have been injured after the hotel's wall and roof collapsed in the city of Abancay. from Al Jazeera English...
Hope turns to anger as death toll from Brazil dam collapse rises
Search for more than 300 missing people resumes two days after dam collapse in southeastern Brazil kills at least 58. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Yemeni mothers protest over sons held in secret UAE-run prisons
Rights group demands the Yemeni government 'reveal the fate' of the missing, as 86 prisoners go on hunger strike. from Al Jazeera ...
Can there be peace in the southern Philippines?
Two bomb blasts on Sunday are a reminder that the security situation in the southern Philippines remains fragile. from Al Jazeera English ...
Russia marks 75 years since World War II siege of Leningrad
President Vladimir Putin praised Saint Petersburg's 'unbroken' spirit as Russia marks 75 years since lifting of siege. from Al...
Killing of Palestinian by Israeli settlers 'shocking': UN envoy
Nikolay Mladenov calls on Israel to bring killers of Palestinian man Hamdi Naasan to justice. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2Rk915...
Russia's St Petersburg marks 75 years since Nazi siege
By the time the siege on the Russian capital was broken, hunger, disease, bombs and shells had killed more than half a million civilians. ...
Saudi billionaire Mohammed al-Amoudi released from detention
The tycoon, who had a net worth estimated to be $10.9bn, was detained as part of 'anti-corruption purge' in 2017. from Al Jazeera ...
Bashir says Sudan protesters trying to emulate Arab Spring
Sudan's president says protesters are trying to imitate the Arab Spring uprisings of 2011, which shook the region. from Al Jazeera Eng...
Venezuela's Maduro rejects EU ultimatum on fresh elections
The embattled president dubs opposition leader's declaration unconstitutional, but says he is open to talks with the US. from Al Jazee...
How bread has emerged as the main symbol of Sudan unrest
More protests are planned against President Omar al-Bashir's 30-year rule after many killed in brutal crackdown. from Al Jazeera Engli...
Qatari financial aid distributed to thousands of families in Gaza
Post offices in Gaza are distributing financial aid donated by Qatar to 94,000 Palestinian families. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly...
Mental health: UK could ban social media over suicide images, minister warns
It comes after the father of 14-year-old Molly Russell blamed Instagram recommendations for her death. from BBC News - Technology https://...
The mystery tracks being 'forced' on Spotify users
Mysterious musicians have cropped up on Spotify accounts. How did they get there - and do they point to a security problem? from BBC News ...
Juan Guaidó: Venezuela has chance to leave chaos behind
Exclusive: self-declared interim president tells the Guardian he is set on forcing out Nicolás Maduro The opposition leader who last week ...
Exam results will no longer be used to define 'failing' schools
Strategy to make teaching more attractive includes drive to increase flexible working Schools in England will no longer be punished for fai...
MPs join forces in drive to end indefinite immigration detention
Harriet Harman persuades senior Tories to back immigration bill amendment A cross-party group of MPs is confident it will be able to use an...
Half of magistrates courts in England and Wales closed since 2010
Defendants, witnesses, police, lawyers and JPs left having to travel huge distances to court More than half of all magistrates courts in En...
Antarctic team 'upbeat' about hope of finding Shackleton's ship
The Endurance sank in the Weddell Sea in 1915, after 10 months trapped by ice Antarctic explorers are to break their way through 75 miles o...
Donald Trump's private visit cost Police Scotland £3.2m
Exclusive: force spent millions covering Trump’s two-day visit to his own golf resort last year Police Scotland spent more than £3m coveri...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Louisiana shooting suspect arrested after rampage leaves 5 dead, police say 01/27/19 6:30 AM
Venezuela crisis: White House 'will respond to threats against diplomats'
Washington warns against the intimidation of opposition leader Juan Guaidó and US diplomats. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uj6TwT ...
Wang Quanzhang: China jails leading human rights lawyer
The prominent lawyer was found guilty of state subversion in a case his supporters say was political. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Brumadinho dam: 'Very low' hope for hundreds missing in Brazil
More than 300 people are missing two days after a dam collapsed as the number of dead rises to 58. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2T...
US lifts sanctions on Putin ally's firms
The Trump administration lifts curbs on firms linked to Oleg Deripaska, despite objections from Democrats. from BBC News - World https://b...
Louisiana shooting: Police arrest suspect of five killed
US police have arrested Dakota Theriot, suspected of killing five people, including his parents. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Tie...
Trevor the Duck: Niue mourns 'world's loneliest duck'
Trevor, the only duck on the Pacific island of Niue, lived in a puddle and was cared for by locals. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Duke University professor removed over 'Speak English' email
A professor loses her job as programme director after urging Chinese students to speak “100% English”. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
'Red scarves' march in Paris against yellow-vest violence
About 10,000 people call for an end to weeks of often violent yellow-vest demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RjPjqx
Vogue Business: New title focuses on fashion industry
The launch of the digital title comes as the US media industry goes through another round of job cuts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Protesters and riot police clash in Honduras
Demonstrations mark the first anniversary of the inauguration of President Juan Orlando Hernández. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W...
XXXTentacion's son Gekyume arrives seven months after rapper's death
XXXTentacion's girlfriend confirms the birth of his son, seven months after he was shot dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Mz...
How addict Jesus survived South Africa's drug epidemic
The heroin-based cocktail that robbed a man of a decade of his life in one South African township. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2D...
Dog whistles: The secret language politicians are using
From Obama's clothing to the Brexit campaign - how to decode the hidden messages in politics known as "dog whistles". from B...
Kamala Harris and the US state looking to take down Trump
With a front-runner in the 2020 race, and the House Speaker winning her shutdown battle, the state is resurgent. from BBC News - World htt...
Brutalist concrete of old Yugoslavia inspires new generation
Nostalgic tours of old Yugoslav urban estates are Belgrade's new cool. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WkxMSY
Taliban talks: Will negotiations lead to peace in Afghanistan?
Both sides describe "progress", is this the beginning of the end of Afghanistan's 17-year conflict? from BBC News - World ht...
Venezuelan pirates - the new scourge of the Caribbean
As Venezuela's economy collapses, a tide of lawlessness - and piracy - is spreading to the nearby island of Trinidad. from BBC News - ...
Fyre Festival: My front-row seat for the chaos in the Exumas
Two new documentaries detail the mess of the 2017 event in the Bahamas. This is the islanders' story. from BBC News - World https://bb...
The mistake that led to a £1.2bn business
How two Estonian friends built popular money transfer business TransferWise. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UlJ07M
Malaysia contest 'blocked Israeli swimmers'
Malaysia is stripped of hosting the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships for refusing to let Israeli athletes compete, says the IPC. fro...
Italy vows to sue NGO over migrant rescue boat
While 47 migrants are stranded at sea, Italian Interior minister wants to take legal action against Dutch rescue vessel from Al Jazeera En...
Alert raised over imminent risk to another Brazil mining dam
Firefighters are evacuating communities near a mine tailings dam after its owner reports dangerously high water levels. from Al Jazeera En...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Novak Djokovic tops Rafa Nadal in straight sets to win Australian Open men's title 01/27/19 2:58 AM
Manhunt in Louisiana after gunman, 21, kills five
Two separate but related shootings leave five dead, including suspect's parents and his girlfriend. from Al Jazeera English http://bit...
Pakistan cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmed suspended for racist taunt
Sarfraz Ahmed's taunt in Urdu was caught by stump mics but he denied they were aimed at South Africa Andile Phehlukwayo. from Al Jazee...
Venezuela crisis: US accused of interference
The US's recognition of an unelected opposition leader as president of Venezuela shocked even Latin American historians accustomed to Wa...
Don’t Kiss Your Pet Hedgehogs, Health Officials Warn
By JULIA JACOBS from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2B6kNeN
Iran inches closer to unveiling state-backed cryptocurrency
Islamic Republic's embrace of virtual currency could provide workaround as its economy takes a hit from US sanctions. from Al Jazeera ...
Rohingya crisis: UN warns against repatriation
Why the UN says it is still not safe for Rohingya Muslim refugees to return to Myanmar. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2RiMZ32 via...
New top story on Hacker News: Mapping Who Lives in Border Patrol's '100-Mile Zone' (2018)
Mapping Who Lives in Border Patrol's '100-Mile Zone' (2018)
Khashoggi inquiry seeks access to Saudi consulate, kingdom
Agnes Callamard, UN special rapporteur on executions, says she had not yet received a reply from Saudi authorities. from Al Jazeera Englis...
Naomi Osaka: When Japan woke up to a new queen
The 21-year-old becomes tennis' new world number one after winning the Australian Open, her second Grand Slam. from Al Jazeera English...
Venezuela crisis: Diplomat to US defects from Maduro
The military representative to Washington says he no longer recognises Nicolás Maduro as president. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Venezuela crisis: Thousands continue to flee country
As political crisis deepens, those who have left say even if president has changed, recovery is still years away. from Al Jazeera English ...
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