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What will enter the public domain in 2026?
herbertl about 8 hours ago

What will enter the public domain in 2026?

This article examines the upcoming entry of numerous notable works into the public domain in 2026, including writings by authors such as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Agatha Christie. It explores the significance of these works becoming freely available for use and adaptation by the public.

publicdomainreview.org
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Reverse math shows why hard problems are hard
gsf_emergency_6 about 9 hours ago

Reverse math shows why hard problems are hard

The article explores reverse mathematics, a technique that helps identify the minimal axioms required to prove mathematical theorems. By understanding the logical foundations underlying different problems, reverse mathematics sheds light on why certain problems are inherently difficult to solve.

quantamagazine.org
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Decreasing Certificate Lifetimes to 45 Days
abraham about 8 hours ago

Decreasing Certificate Lifetimes to 45 Days

Let's Encrypt, a non-profit certificate authority, plans to cut the validity period of its SSL/TLS certificates from 90 days to 45 days, starting in 2025. This change aims to improve security and reduce the impact of certificate misuse or compromise.

letsencrypt.org
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Netherlands to start taxing unrealized capital gains yearly from 2028
ivankra about 9 hours ago

Netherlands to start taxing unrealized capital gains yearly from 2028

The article discusses upcoming changes to Germany's tax system, including a proposed reduction in the corporate tax rate, measures to support innovation and digitalization, and revisions to the tax treatment of remote work and international assignees.

kpmg.com
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Notes on Bhutan
sg5421 about 10 hours ago

Notes on Bhutan

The article provides an insightful look into Bhutan, a small Himalayan nation known for its unique development philosophy of Gross National Happiness. It explores the country's focus on preserving its cultural heritage, environmental sustainability, and the challenges it faces in balancing economic progress with its traditional values.

apropos.substack.com
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How Brian Eno Created Ambient 1: Music for Airports (2019)
dijksterhuis about 4 hours ago

How Brian Eno Created Ambient 1: Music for Airports (2019)

The article provides an in-depth analysis of Brian Eno's landmark album 'Music for Airports', examining its innovative ambient composition, its impact on the evolution of electronic music, and its ongoing influence on contemporary artists and genres.

reverbmachine.com
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US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee
geox about 11 hours ago

US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee

The article discusses the upcoming deadline for the Real ID requirement, which will affect air travel in the United States. It explains that starting May 3, 2023, travelers will need a Real ID-compliant driver's license or other accepted form of identification to board domestic flights.

apnews.com
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Around The World, Part 27: Planting trees
ibobev about 11 hours ago

Around The World, Part 27: Planting trees

The article describes the author's journey around the world to plant trees in various countries, highlighting the importance of global reforestation efforts and the positive impact they can have on the environment and local communities.

frozenfractal.com
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Man unexpectedly cured of HIV after stem cell transplant
doener about 1 hour ago

Man unexpectedly cured of HIV after stem cell transplant

A man with HIV has been unexpectedly cured of the virus after receiving a stem cell transplant for cancer treatment, marking the third known case of HIV being cured through this method.

newscientist.com
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Comparing AWS Lambda ARM64 vs. x86_64 Performance Across Runtimes in Late 2025
hasanhaja about 2 hours ago

Comparing AWS Lambda ARM64 vs. x86_64 Performance Across Runtimes in Late 2025

The article compares the performance of AWS Lambda running on ARM64 and x86_64 architectures across multiple runtimes, providing insights into the performance differences and the potential impact on workloads.

chrisebert.net
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Former JAGs say Hegseth, others may have committed war crimes
petethomas about 11 hours ago

Former JAGs say Hegseth, others may have committed war crimes

Former military lawyers allege that Fox News host Pete Hegseth and other U.S. officials may have committed war crimes during their time in the military, citing their involvement in the killing of civilians and other potential violations of international law.

militarytimes.com
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Building an AI-Native Engineering Team
gmays about 5 hours ago

Building an AI-Native Engineering Team

The article discusses the key considerations for building an AI-native engineering team, including the importance of having a clear AI strategy, attracting and retaining top AI talent, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

developers.openai.com
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Show HN: Webclone.js – A simple tool to clone websites
jadesee about 6 hours ago

Show HN: Webclone.js – A simple tool to clone websites

I needed a lightweight way to archive documentation from a website. wget and similar tools failed to clone the site reliably (missing assets, broken links, etc.), so I ended up building a full website-cloning tool using Node.js + Puppeteer.

Repo: https://github.com/jademsee/webclone

Feedback, issues, and PRs are very welcome.

github.com
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Artisanal coding is dead, long live artisanal coding
mooreds about 11 hours ago

Artisanal coding is dead, long live artisanal coding

The article explores the changing nature of software development, arguing that the era of 'artisanal coding' is over, and that the field is moving towards more standardized, automated practices. It suggests that developers should embrace these changes and focus on higher-level problem-solving skills rather than low-level coding tasks.

joel.id
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The Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr. Affair Is Messier Than We Ever Could Have Imagined
JumpCrisscross about 11 hours ago

The Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr. Affair Is Messier Than We Ever Could Have Imagined

The article explores the controversy surrounding Olivia Nuzzi's reporting on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Ryan Lizza's new book, highlighting the ethical questions and tensions that have arisen within the media industry regarding fact-checking, sources, and the pursuit of sensational stories.

theringer.com
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Supreme Court hears case that could trigger big crackdown on Internet piracy
fizl about 10 hours ago

Supreme Court hears case that could trigger big crackdown on Internet piracy

The Supreme Court is debating whether internet service providers (ISPs) should be required to terminate the internet access of users who are found to be engaging in online piracy. The case raises questions about the extent of ISP responsibility in policing copyright infringement on their networks.

arstechnica.com
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Costco Joins Companies Suing for Refunds If Tariffs Fall
petethomas about 12 hours ago

Costco Joins Companies Suing for Refunds If Tariffs Fall

Costco has joined a growing number of companies that are suing the U.S. government for refunds on tariffs paid if President Trump's trade policies are reversed, as they argue the tariffs were unlawful and caused them significant financial harm.

bloomberg.com
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Pete Hegseth Needs to Go–Now
JumpCrisscross about 8 hours ago

Pete Hegseth Needs to Go–Now

The article discusses the ongoing debate over the structure and purpose of the U.S. Department of Defense, with some arguing for a more streamlined and autonomous military organization separate from the civilian leadership.

theatlantic.com
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'Security Disaster'–500M Microsoft Users Say No to Windows 11
saubeidl about 3 hours ago

'Security Disaster'–500M Microsoft Users Say No to Windows 11

The article discusses a survey that found 500 million Microsoft users are reluctant to upgrade to Windows 11, citing security concerns and a preference for the familiar Windows 10 interface. It suggests this could pose a significant challenge for Microsoft as it transitions users to the new operating system.

forbes.com
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Gitmal – a static pages generator for Git repos
todsacerdoti about 5 hours ago

Gitmal – a static pages generator for Git repos

Gitmal is a command-line tool that provides a user-friendly interface for managing Git repositories, including features like browsing commit history, viewing file differences, and performing common Git operations.

github.com
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