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Adoption of EVs tied to real-world reductions in air pollution: study
hhs about 8 hours ago

Adoption of EVs tied to real-world reductions in air pollution: study

A study found that the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is linked to real-world reductions in air pollution, specifically in nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emissions. The research highlights the potential environmental benefits of the increasing popularity of EVs.

keck.usc.edu
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Poland's energy grid was targeted by never-before-seen wiper malware
Bender about 11 hours ago

Poland's energy grid was targeted by never-before-seen wiper malware

Cyber attackers targeted the Polish energy grid with wiper malware, but the attack failed to knock out electricity. The incident highlights the ongoing threats to critical infrastructure and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.

arstechnica.com
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Europe wants to end its dangerous reliance on US internet technology
DyslexicAtheist about 9 hours ago

Europe wants to end its dangerous reliance on US internet technology

The article discusses the European Union's efforts to reduce its dependence on U.S. internet technology and infrastructure, citing concerns over national security and sovereignty. It explores the EU's strategy to develop its own digital infrastructure and reduce its reliance on dominant American tech companies.

theconversation.com
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Nvidia-smi hangs indefinitely after ~66 days
tosh about 5 hours ago

Nvidia-smi hangs indefinitely after ~66 days

The article discusses an issue with the NVIDIA open-source GPU kernel modules, where users are reporting kernel panics and other problems when using the latest Linux kernel versions. The article provides steps for users to work around the issue and suggests that NVIDIA is working to address the problem.

github.com
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We X-Rayed a Suspicious FTDI USB Cable
aa_is_op about 9 hours ago

We X-Rayed a Suspicious FTDI USB Cable

The article discusses the use of X-ray technology to detect counterfeit USB cables, highlighting the potential security risks and vulnerabilities associated with such cables. It provides insights into the methods used to identify counterfeit products and emphasizes the importance of verifying the authenticity of USB cables to ensure secure data transfer and device charging.

eclypsium.com
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Second Win11 emergency out of band update to address disastrous Patch Tuesday
speckx about 5 hours ago

Second Win11 emergency out of band update to address disastrous Patch Tuesday

Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band update (KB5078127) for Windows 11 to address issues affecting Outlook, including problems with the search function and crashes. The update is designed to resolve these Outlook-related bugs and improve the overall reliability of the operating system.

windowscentral.com
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Two Weeks Until Tapeout
client4 about 7 hours ago

Two Weeks Until Tapeout

This article chronicles the author's experience in the final two weeks leading up to the tapeout of an ASIC design. It discusses the challenges faced, the importance of careful planning, and the critical steps taken to ensure a successful tape-out.

essenceia.github.io
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Amazon braces for another major round of layoffs, 14,000 jobs at risk
niuzeta about 10 hours ago

Amazon braces for another major round of layoffs, 14,000 jobs at risk

Amazon plans to lay off approximately 14,000 employees, representing around 5% of its corporate workforce. The layoffs are part of the company's efforts to cut costs and streamline operations amid economic uncertainty.

mynorthwest.com
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ICE Releases RFI for User Tracking Tools
eoskx about 10 hours ago

ICE Releases RFI for User Tracking Tools

The article discusses how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is inquiring about the use of ad tech and big data tools by companies, raising concerns about the potential use of these technologies for surveillance and enforcement purposes.

wired.com
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David Patterson: Challenges and Research Directions for LLM Inference Hardware
transpute about 6 hours ago

David Patterson: Challenges and Research Directions for LLM Inference Hardware

The article proposes a novel deep learning model for solving the challenging task of efficient and robust text-to-speech synthesis. The model achieves state-of-the-art performance on several standard benchmarks while requiring significantly fewer parameters and computational resources compared to previous approaches.

arxiv.org
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National Guard activated in Minneapolis after Border Patrol agent kills man
connor11528 about 7 hours ago

National Guard activated in Minneapolis after Border Patrol agent kills man

Protests continue in Minneapolis following the police shooting of Amir Locke, with activists demanding accountability and changes to no-knock warrant policies. The incident has reignited debates over police tactics and use of force in Black communities.

apnews.com
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The Responsibility of Intellectuals (1967)
andsoitis about 5 hours ago

The Responsibility of Intellectuals (1967)

The article discusses the role and responsibility of intellectuals in a complex, changing world. It explores the challenges intellectuals face in navigating political and ideological divides while upholding the values of free inquiry and critical thinking.

nybooks.com
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I don't write code anymore – I sculpt it
jerpint about 11 hours ago

I don't write code anymore – I sculpt it

The article explores the author's shift from traditional coding to a more creative, sculptural approach to software development. It discusses the benefits of this new mindset, including increased flexibility, improved problem-solving, and a greater sense of artistic expression in the development process.

jerpint.io
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The Writers Came at Night
ctoth about 11 hours ago

The Writers Came at Night

The article explores the experiences of a group of writers who gather at a remote cabin in the woods, seeking inspiration and camaraderie. It delves into the challenges they face, both creatively and personally, as they navigate the solitude and the unexpected occurrences that unfold during their time together.

metropolitanreview.org
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TikTok is officially US-owned for American users, here's what's changing
WaitWaitWha about 4 hours ago

TikTok is officially US-owned for American users, here's what's changing

TikTok is now officially U.S.-owned for American users, with the company's ownership shifting to Oracle and Walmart. This change aims to address national security concerns and bring the platform more in line with U.S. regulations.

9to5mac.com
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Show HN: VM-curator – a TUI alternative to libvirt and virt-manager
theYipster about 5 hours ago

Show HN: VM-curator – a TUI alternative to libvirt and virt-manager

I've long wanted to harness QEMU/KVM for my desktop virtual machines, but I'm befuddled by virt-manager's lack of support for working NVIDIA 3D acceleration, dogmatic embrace of ugly XML, and the puzzling UI decision of having to click what seems like 15 buttons to attach an ISO to a VM image. When I further learned that NVIDIA's broken 3D acceleration is the fault of libvirt as opposed to QEMU's virtio driver, I had an idea...

Behold, vm-curator! A fast and friendly VM management TUI written in Rust. You can create, configure, organize, and manage VMs directly with QEMU. No libvert. No XML. No wonky UI's. Just the right level of friendliness, customization, and speed to be really really useful.

The best part? 3D para-virtualization works with NVIDIA cards (via virtio-vga-gl!) No jumping through hoops to get GPU passthrough working!

(Disclaimer: This works great with other guest Linux VMs, but is not suitable for Windows gaming. If you want to game on Windows within a VM, passthrough is a must. vm-curator will have fast and friendly support soon.)

Looking for contributors (especially to help with the ascii art,) and donations are welcome. (Claude was a big help, but this was not a vibe-coded affair. We pair-programmed approx. 10,000 lines of code here. It was a great way to learn Rust, actually!)

github.com
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mRNA cancer vaccine shows protection at 5-year follow-up, Moderna and Merck say
MaysonL about 6 hours ago

mRNA cancer vaccine shows protection at 5-year follow-up, Moderna and Merck say

A phase 2 clinical trial of an mRNA-based cancer vaccine, developed by Moderna and Merck, has shown long-term protection against melanoma recurrence, with 44% of vaccine recipients remaining recurrence-free after 5 years of follow-up. The results suggest the potential for mRNA vaccines in cancer treatment.

arstechnica.com
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ICE Is Not Like the Brownshirts, the Brownshirts Identified Themselves
bjourne about 5 hours ago

ICE Is Not Like the Brownshirts, the Brownshirts Identified Themselves

The article draws a comparison between ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and the Brownshirts, the paramilitary group of the Nazi party, arguing that the Brownshirts were more identifiable than ICE agents who often operate in plain clothes and without clear identification.

mcsweeneys.net
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Deaths and deportations of citizens by Trump administration
praptak about 2 hours ago

Deaths and deportations of citizens by Trump administration

The article discusses cases of American citizens who were subjected to deaths, detentions, or deportations during the second term of the Trump administration, highlighting concerns about due process and civil liberties.

en.wikipedia.org
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Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown
DiscourseFan about 11 hours ago

Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

The article discusses the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) decision to close its field office in St. Paul, Minnesota, which oversees immigration enforcement in the state. The closure is part of a broader restructuring of ICE operations across the country.

apnews.com
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