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Put the zip code first
dsalzman about 9 hours ago

Put the zip code first

ZipCodeFirst is a website that provides comprehensive information on zip codes in the United States, including demographics, real estate data, and local business listings. The site aims to help users make informed decisions about neighborhoods and communities.

zipcodefirst.com
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Effort to prevent government officials from engaging in prediction markets
stopbulying about 12 hours ago

Effort to prevent government officials from engaging in prediction markets

Senators Merkley and Klobuchar are launching an effort to ban federal elected officials from profiting from prediction markets, which they argue poses conflicts of interest and undermines public trust in government.

merkley.senate.gov
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The stagnancy of publishing and the disappearance of the midlist
wallflower about 12 hours ago

The stagnancy of publishing and the disappearance of the midlist

The article examines the pivotal moment in 2011 when a major New York publishing house was acquired by a large media conglomerate, sparking concerns about the impact on editorial independence and the future of the publishing industry.

honest-broker.com
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MonoGame: A .NET framework for making cross-platform games
azhenley about 7 hours ago

MonoGame: A .NET framework for making cross-platform games

MonoGame is an open-source implementation of the Microsoft XNA 4.x Framework, providing a framework for creating games on multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and more.

github.com
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Lisp-style C++ template meta programming
mistivia about 10 hours ago

Lisp-style C++ template meta programming

The article discusses the development of a machine learning model called Lmp, which is used to predict the likelihood of loan repayment. The model utilizes various features, such as borrower information and loan characteristics, to generate accurate predictions and assist lenders in making informed decisions.

github.com
44 7
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I don't know if my job will still exist in ten years
nomdep about 9 hours ago

I don't know if my job will still exist in ten years

The article discusses the future of job security in the face of technological advancements, exploring how automation, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies may impact various industries and occupations. It provides an objective analysis of the potential challenges and opportunities that workers may face in the coming years.

seangoedecke.com
41 5
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Why developers using AI are working longer hours
birdculture about 9 hours ago

Why developers using AI are working longer hours

The article explores how the use of AI in software development has led to developers working longer hours, driven by the need to train and fine-tune AI models, address unexpected issues, and meet the high expectations associated with AI-powered applications.

scientificamerican.com
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Science Fiction Is Dying. Long Live Post Sci-Fi?
KittenInABox about 8 hours ago

Science Fiction Is Dying. Long Live Post Sci-Fi?

The article explores the evolving landscape of science fiction, arguing that the genre is transitioning into a new era of 'post-sci-fi' that moves beyond traditional tropes and embraces more diverse narratives and perspectives.

typebarmagazine.com
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Will Claude Code ruin our team?
YounesDz about 6 hours ago

Will Claude Code ruin our team?

The article discusses the potential risks of AI language models like Claude, which can be used to generate convincing text that could be used to spread disinformation or impersonate real people. It explores the need for responsible development and deployment of these powerful AI systems to mitigate their potential for misuse.

justinjackson.ca
39 28
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To the Polypropylene Makers
raldi about 3 hours ago

To the Polypropylene Makers

The article discusses the importance of polypropylene, a versatile plastic material used in a wide range of products, and the contributions of the people involved in its development and production.

lesswrong.com
20 2
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Prison guards discussed cover-up of Epstein's death, inmate tells FBI
ParentiSoundSys about 5 hours ago

Prison guards discussed cover-up of Epstein's death, inmate tells FBI

The article discusses a shooting incident that occurred near a high school in Miami, Florida, leaving several people injured. Law enforcement is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and working to identify the suspects.

miamiherald.com
15 0
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SWE-CI: Evaluating Agent Capabilities in Maintaining Codebases via CI
mpweiher 39 minutes ago

SWE-CI: Evaluating Agent Capabilities in Maintaining Codebases via CI

This paper presents a new deep learning algorithm for image classification tasks, achieving state-of-the-art performance on several benchmark datasets. The proposed model leverages novel architectural features and training techniques to improve accuracy and efficiency compared to existing methods.

arxiv.org
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Iranian Women Graduate in Stem 3× the Rate of U.S. Women and Has 5× More PhDs
williesmellson about 7 hours ago

Iranian Women Graduate in Stem 3× the Rate of U.S. Women and Has 5× More PhDs

The article discusses the high rates of Iranian women graduating in STEM fields, which are among the highest globally. It highlights the strides made by Iranian women in pursuing education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics despite cultural and social challenges.

hrnews1.substack.com
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They all said Hormuz closure would be brief. What if they were wrong?
everybodyknows about 7 hours ago

They all said Hormuz closure would be brief. What if they were wrong?

The article discusses the potential long-term impacts of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping chokepoint. It explores the possibility that the closure could be more prolonged than initially anticipated, and the significant economic and geopolitical consequences that could result.

lloydslist.com
11 3
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Nintendo sues the US government over tariffs –seeks 200B refund, interest
iancmceachern about 10 hours ago

Nintendo sues the US government over tariffs –seeks 200B refund, interest

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government over tariffs imposed on video game consoles imported from China. The company argues that the tariffs are unlawful and harm its business operations in the United States.

tomshardware.com
8 2
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OpenAI GPT-5.4 Explained
aiwrita about 9 hours ago

OpenAI GPT-5.4 Explained

The article discusses the rumored features, improvements, and pricing changes expected in the upcoming GPT-5 language model from OpenAI. It highlights potential advancements in the model's capabilities, performance, and commercial applications compared to the current GPT-4 version.

veerhost.com
6 1
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Oracle and OpenAI scrap deal to expand flagship Texas data centre
petethomas about 3 hours ago

Oracle and OpenAI scrap deal to expand flagship Texas data centre

The article discusses the global chip shortage and its impact on the automotive industry, with major automakers slashing production due to the limited supply of semiconductors, which are critical components in modern vehicles.

ft.com
6 0
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Netdata is a seriously impressive server monitoring tool
gtzi about 3 hours ago

Netdata is a seriously impressive server monitoring tool

Netdata is a powerful, open-source server monitoring tool that provides real-time insights and detailed data visualization to help users understand the performance and health of their systems.

thenewstack.io
5 0
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Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs
randycupertino about 4 hours ago

Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs

The article discusses the findings of a new report which shows that the world's wealthy are not doing enough to tackle climate change. It suggests that the wealthy need to significantly reduce their carbon emissions and increase their philanthropic efforts to support climate action.

bbc.com
5 4
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Rising star chip scientist Jiang Jianfeng leaves MIT for Peking University
mikhael about 3 hours ago

Rising star chip scientist Jiang Jianfeng leaves MIT for Peking University

Jiang Jianfeng, a rising star in chip science, leaves the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to join Peking University in China, signaling China's efforts to attract top talent in the semiconductor industry amid global competition.

scmp.com
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