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This article discusses the upcoming Public Domain Day in 2026, when numerous significant works will enter the public domain, including notable novels, poems, and other creative works. It explores the importance of the public domain and the impact this transition will have on accessibility, education, and cultural heritage.

The article provides a detailed overview of the FracturedJson project, which is an open-source library for working with JSON data in a more structured and type-safe manner by introducing a custom data format called 'Fractured JSON' that allows for explicit data types and schema validation.

The article discusses how parental controls on digital devices are often used by adults to monitor and restrict the online activities of children, rather than for their intended purpose of protecting minors. It suggests that these controls can be misused to infringe on individual privacy and autonomy.

The article guides readers through the process of setting up a home NAS (Network Attached Storage) using FreeBSD and configuring a ZFS mirror RAID1 system. It covers the necessary steps to create a ZFS pool, configure the mirror, and set up the NAS for home network file storage.

The article discusses the concept of the 'real biological clock' being the inevitability of one's own death, rather than reproductive timelines. It explores how this perspective can shape our approach to life, encouraging us to live more purposefully and make the most of our limited time.

The article discusses the phenomenon of circular reasoning, where a conclusion is used to support the premises it is meant to prove. It explores various examples of circular logic in different contexts, highlighting the fallacy of this type of reasoning.

This article discusses the value of text-only websites, highlighting their simplicity, speed, and accessibility. It showcases a collection of text-based sites that prioritize content over visual elements, providing a focused user experience.

The article reports that Windows 11 has seen a significant increase in usage among PC gamers on Steam, while Linux gaming has stagnated. The data suggests that Microsoft's latest operating system is gaining traction in the PC gaming market.

Hello HN,

I’m Joseph, a solo developer. I built CustomPaste because I was frustrated by the binary choice standard clipboard tools give us: either keep all the messy formatting (background colors, huge fonts) or strip everything down to plain text.

We all know Ctrl+Shift+V (paste as plain text), but that is often too destructive, it kills hyperlinks, bolding, and lists when I usually just want to normalize the font family (e.g., force Arial 11pt) or remove background colors.

I wanted a tool that let me "strip exactly what I want, and keep exactly what I want."

The Solution: Instead of a single "paste" behavior, the app lets you create reusable "Recipes" to define exactly how your text should land in your editor. It intercepts the clipboard, processes the structure locally, and transforms it based on your rules.

It offers granular control over:

    Smart Preservation: You can strip or set specific font families and sizes but specifically preserve bold, italics, and hyperlinks.

Data Cleanup: It can instantly purge duplicate lines, sort lists alphabetically, or flatten extra blank lines.

Text Fixes: It cleans up AI-generated artifacts (like "smart quotes" or em-dashes) and enforces casing (Title Case, Sentence Case).

Privacy & Pricing: The app runs 100% locally on your machine, no cloud processing and no data harvesting. It is a one-time purchase (lifetime license), not a subscription. There is a free trial (first 100 pastes) so you can test if it fits your workflow.

I’d love to hear your feedback on the "Recipe" approach or any other edge cases you struggle with when pasting text!

The Janus Protocol explores the concept of dual-purpose technology that can be used for both beneficial and malicious purposes. The article examines the challenges and ethical considerations of developing and regulating such technologies in a rapidly advancing technological landscape.

The article discusses the projected increase in the number of billionaires by 2025, with forecasts indicating a significant rise in their collective wealth and influence globally over the next few years.

Hi HN — I built Aurora-OS.js, a lightweight, embeddable OS-style desktop UI written in plain JavaScript. It’s intended for demos, in-browser desktop experiences, and learning OS/desktop concepts without a heavy framework. The future of this project is a fully playable hacking simulator to be released on Steam and other marketplaces.

Contributors & testers wanted!

The article discusses a global crackdown on crypto tax evasion, with international tax authorities implementing new regulations and information-sharing agreements to identify and tax cryptocurrency-related income and gains.

The article discusses the emergence of a new strain of influenza, dubbed the 'super flu,' that is spreading rapidly in the United States and Europe. It highlights the potential risks and challenges posed by this highly transmissible and potentially deadly virus.

The article discusses how the college dropout status has become a coveted credential for startup founders, as many successful tech entrepreneurs, such as Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, have famously left college to pursue their business ventures, leading to a perception that a college degree is no longer necessary for entrepreneurial success.

This article explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in the insurance industry, including applications in risk assessment, customer service, and claims processing. It discusses the potential benefits and challenges of AI adoption in the insurance sector.

Hey HN! I built Gojju, a programming language that cherry-picks my favorite features from 5 languages:

- Python: List comprehensions, slicing

- Ruby: #{interpolation}, postfix if, blocks

- Haskell: |> pipe operator, lambdas \x -> x+1, Maybe/Either

- Perl: unless/until, regex literals

- JavaScript: Arrow functions =>, spread ...

Example:

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
    |> filter(\x -> x % 2 == 0)
    |> map(\x -> x * 2)
    |> sum

The name "Gojju" (ಗೊಜ್ಜು) means "essence" or "secret ingredient" in Kannada.

Would love feedback on the syntax choices!

Synheart AI introduces Human State Infrastructure (HSI), a novel approach to building modern systems that prioritizes the human experience. HSI aims to create systems that adapt to and empower users, providing a more intuitive and personalized interaction.

A Chinese cargo ship equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system has emerged, capable of launching advanced combat drones. The article suggests this technology could enhance China's naval capabilities in the South East Asia region.

The article discusses the recent election results in New York, where a socialist candidate was voted into office. It examines the implications of this outcome and how it reflects the growing popularity of socialist policies among voters.