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SQLite Release 3.53.0
an hour ago
- Fixed WAL-reset database corruption bug.
- Added Query Result Formatter (QRF) for human-readable query results, integrated with CLI and TCL.
- Enhanced ALTER TABLE to add/remove NOT NULL and CHECK constraints.
- Introduced REINDEX EXPRESSIONS to rebuild expression indexes.
- Allowed TEMP triggers to modify/query tables in main schema.
- Improved VACUUM INTO with URI filename reserve parameter support.
- Added new SQL functions json_array_insert() and jsonb_array_insert().
- Enhanced CLI with major improvements to .mode command and result formatting via QRF.
- New C-language interfaces including sqlite3_str_truncate() and sqlite3changegroup APIs.
- Query planner improvements for EXCEPT/INTERSECT/UNION and join optimizations.
- Enhanced floating-point to text conversions with default 17 significant digits.
- Added self-healing index feature for stale expression indexes.
- Added "-p|--port" option to sqlite3_rsync.
- Discontinued support for Windows RT.
- Introduced "opfs-wl" VFS for JavaScript/WASM with Web Locks.
Desalination Technology, by the Numbers
2 hours ago
- Desalination provides nearly all drinking water in Qatar (99%) and accounts for 77% of its fresh water.
- The Middle East hosts over 27% of global desalination facilities despite having only 6% of the world's population.
- Saudi Arabia's Ras Al-Khair plant produces over 1 million cubic meters of fresh water daily, powered by a 2.4-gigawatt facility.
- Desalination capacity in the Middle East is projected to grow by over 40% between 2024 and 2028, with $25 billion in capital expenses.
- Globally, desalination could add 190 terawatt-hours of electricity demand by 2035, equivalent to about 60 million households.
Show HN: Guruka.com – free guided mediations. No signup, private, works offline
5 hours ago
- Guruka is a free meditation app that works offline without requiring an account or collecting personal data.
- Balance offers a free first year but then charges $70 per year, unlike Guruka which is free forever.
- Guruka features guided meditations for calm, focus, and well-being, with calming visuals and optional affirmations.
- The app includes brain training games to enhance cognitive skills and provides a simpler, no-signup experience compared to alternatives like Insight Timer.
- Guruka is positioned as a practical alternative to paid apps like Headspace and Balance, emphasizing accessibility and privacy.
Research-Driven Agents: What Happens When Your Agent Reads Before It Codes
2 hours ago
- Coding agents perform better optimizations when they include a literature research phase, studying papers and competing projects, before writing code.
- Adding research to the autoresearch loop enabled the agent to produce 5 optimizations for llama.cpp, making flash attention text generation 15% faster on x86 and 5% faster on ARM.
- The agent's research highlighted that studying forks (like ik_llama.cpp) and other backends (CUDA/Metal) was more productive than searching arXiv alone.
- Five successful optimizations included kernel fusions (softmax, RMS norm, flash attention KQ) and adaptive parallelization, reducing memory passes and improving performance.
- The setup is cost-effective (~$29 over 3 hours) and works with any project that has a benchmark and test suite, using cloud VMs via SkyPilot.
Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction
4 hours ago
- The user is being informed that JavaScript is disabled in their browser.
- They are advised to enable JavaScript to proceed with loading the site.
- Possible reasons for the issue include browser extensions, network problems, or browser settings.
- Suggested solutions include checking the connection, disabling ad blockers, or trying a different browser.
US plans to automatically register men for military draft eligibility
4 hours ago
- The US plans to automatically register men for military draft eligibility by December, shifting from self-registration.
- The proposal aims to save government money spent on reminders and streamline the process via federal data integration.
- Most men aged 18–25 are required to register; non-compliance can lead to penalties like loss of federal aid or jobs.
- Congress approved the change in the National Defense Authorization Act to redirect resources toward readiness.
- Concerns exist that automatic registration could imply a future military draft, though the White House states no current plans.
- The last draft was in 1973, with selective service reinstated in 1980, and compliance recently fell to 81%.
Family files lawsuit after man dies in care of telehealth ICU doctor
4 hours ago
- Conor Hylton, a 26-year-old dental student, died in August 2024 after being treated for pancreatitis, dehydration, and alcohol withdrawal at Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus.
- A lawsuit alleges he received substandard care, including being declared dead via a telehealth provider and lacking an in-person ICU specialist during critical moments.
- The case highlights issues with telehealth in ICUs, including unclear standards, poor communication, and delayed procedures due to remote staffing.
- Investigations found the hospital violated policies by not informing the family of his ICU transfer and deterioration, and was not in compliance with patient care standards.
- Experts note telehealth use in ICUs has grown, but guidelines remain vague, lacking certification standards and informed consent protocols for remote care.
- The family seeks justice and aims to raise awareness, hoping to prevent similar tragedies by improving ICU telehealth practices and transparency.
Liquid or solid? Oobleck droplets are both
4 hours ago
- Oobleck droplets can exhibit properties of both liquids and solids simultaneously.
- The research highlights the dual-phase behavior of oobleck under specific conditions.
- This phenomenon challenges traditional classifications of matter states.
Amazon Is Pulling Support for Kindles from 2012 or Earlier
3 hours ago
- Amazon will end support for Kindle models from 2012 or earlier on May 20, affecting network connectivity for buying, borrowing, or downloading new books.
- Existing downloaded books remain accessible, but deregistering or factory resetting the device will render it unusable and unregisterable.
- Affected devices include e-readers like Kindle 1st Gen (2007) and Kindle Paperwhite 1st Gen (2012), and tablets like Kindle Fire 1st Gen (2011).
- Amazon cites technological advancements and fewer than 3% of users still using these old devices, offering promotions to transition to newer models.
- Users can still access their Kindle library via Android, iOS, or desktop apps, and alternatives like Calibre or other e-readers are available.
EFF Is Leaving X
2 hours ago
- EFF is leaving X after nearly 20 years due to declining engagement, with current posts receiving less than 3% of the views compared to 2018.
- EFF had called for reforms after Elon Musk's acquisition, including transparent content moderation, real security improvements, and greater user control, but these were not implemented, leading to the departure.
- EFF remains on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok because they are essential for reaching marginalized communities and activists who rely on these spaces for organizing and information, despite criticizing their policies.
- EFF's presence on mainstream platforms is not an endorsement but a strategic choice to provide access to digital rights resources where users need them most.
- Going forward, EFF will focus its efforts on platforms like Bluesky, Mastodon, LinkedIn, and their own website, eff.org, to continue advocating for digital rights.
Doing Impressions: Monet's Early Caricatures (ca. late 1850s)
3 days ago
- At 15, Claude Monet was a successful caricaturist in Le Havre, selling drawings of local figures for 20 francs each and attracting crowds.
- Monet produced up to eight caricatures daily; some are now in the Art Institute of Chicago, donated by former mayor Carter Harrison IV.
- His caricatures served as a 'clandestine apprenticeship,' helping him enter the art world from a bourgeois background.
- Early works include anonymous subjects, imitations like one of August Vacquerie copied from Nadar, and satirical pieces such as the 'Butterfly Man' of Jules Didier.
- A caricature of Henri Cassinelli, labeled 'Rufus Croutinelli,' mocked a failed subsidy applicant; Monet also did not receive the subsidy.
- Profits from about 2,000 francs in caricature sales allowed Monet to move to Paris against his father's wishes and start formal art training, aided by his aunt's pension.
- Monet first saw mentor Eugène Boudin's work at the framing shop, leading to en plein air painting and possibly influencing Impressionism's essence-capturing style.
- Later, Monet reflected that his caricature success contrasted with difficulties selling Impressionist works.
The Pentagon Threatened Pope Leo XIV's Ambassador with the Avignon Papacy
2 hours ago
- A closed-door Pentagon meeting saw a senior Trump official lecture Pope Leo XIV's ambassador on U.S. military supremacy, implying the Catholic Church should align with America.
- The U.S. official invoked the Avignon Papacy, a historical reference to using military force to influence the papacy, seen by some Vatican officials as a threat.
- Due to the tense meeting and disagreements, Vatican officials shelved plans for Pope Leo XIV to visit the U.S. for the 250th anniversary in 2026.
- The Pentagon interpreted the pope's call for diplomacy over force as a challenge to the Trump administration's 'Donroe Doctrine' asserting U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
- Despite pressure, the Vatican has not conceded, and Pope Leo XIV has intensified his public moral stance, opting to visit Lampedusa on July 4, 2026, instead of the U.S.
Vercel Claude Code plugin wants to read your prompt
4 hours ago
- The Vercel plugin collects telemetry data including device ID, OS, frameworks, bash command strings, and prompt text without clear user consent or project scope.
- Telemetry is implemented via prompt injection, where the plugin injects instructions for Claude to ask questions and execute shell commands, making it indistinguishable from native UI.
- Bash command strings (including file paths and env variables) are sent to Vercel's servers by default, without an opt-in, and are misrepresented as anonymous usage data.
- The plugin lacks project detection for telemetry gating; it monitors all projects regardless of their relevance to Vercel, despite having framework detection capabilities.
- Opt-out options exist (e.g., environment variable or plugin disable), but are not prominently disclosed during installation or first use.
- The issue highlights concerns over user privacy, consent design, and plugin architecture that allows such behavior without adequate safeguards.
LinkedIn scanning users' browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits
5 hours ago
- LinkedIn is facing two class action lawsuits for scanning users' browsers to detect installed extensions.
- The lawsuits were filed in US District Court for Northern California, seeking to represent all US LinkedIn users.
- Complaints reference the 'BrowserGate' report by Fairlinked, a German trade association, which criticizes LinkedIn's disclosure practices.
- LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, confirms scanning but disputes whether its privacy policy adequately informs users about this practice.
- Scans occur on Chrome and Chromium-based browsers to identify extensions that may scrape user data in violation of terms.
- LinkedIn's privacy policy mentions collecting data on 'web browser and add-ons', which includes extensions, but critics argue it's insufficient.
'Snoopy', 'Adolf' and 'Password': The Hungarian Government Passwords Exposed
4 hours ago
- Almost 800 Hungarian government email addresses and passwords were exposed online, affecting 12 out of 13 ministries and revealing vulnerabilities in security protocols.
- The breaches likely result from poor digital hygiene, with staff using weak passwords (e.g., 'Password', '1234567', 'snoopy', 'adolf') for non-work-related websites, and include data like phone numbers and IP addresses.
- Incidents date back years, with peaks in 2020-2021 and ongoing up to 2026, including malware infections on 97 government machines and previous Russian cyberattacks on the foreign ministry.
- Key affected ministries include Interior (170 breaches), Defence (120 breaches), Foreign Affairs and Trade (107 breaches), and National Economy (99 breaches), exposing sensitive personnel information.
- Experts criticize the government's lack of priority on data security, noting insufficient password policies, multi-factor authentication, and incident response procedures, leaving systems vulnerable to attacks like phishing.
Leaflet: An open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps
7 hours ago
- Leaflet is the leading open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps, weighing about 42 KB of JS.
- It features layers (tile layers, WMS, markers, popups, vector layers, image overlays, GeoJSON), interaction (drag panning, zoom, keyboard navigation, events), visual (animations, default design, retina support), customization (CSS popups, custom markers, map layers, projections), performance (hardware acceleration, modular build, tap delay elimination), and map controls (zoom buttons, attribution, layer switcher, scale).
- Leaflet supports desktop browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari 5+, Opera 12+, IE 9–11, Edge) and mobile (Safari for iOS 7+, Chrome, Firefox, IE10+ for Win8 devices), with no external dependencies.
- It encourages community involvement through bug reporting, documentation, helping others, and spreading the word.
Pentagon Threatened the Pope After He Criticized Trump
4 hours ago
- Pentagon officials threatened the Catholic Church after Pope Leo XIV criticized Trump's militaristic policies.
- The meeting included references to the Avignon papacy, seen as a threat of military force against the Vatican.
- Pope Leo canceled plans to visit the U.S. and chose to visit Lampedusa instead on July 4.
- The White House dismissed the report, calling the meeting respectful and exaggerated.
- Tensions remain as the Holy See rejected an invitation for the pope to attend America's 250th anniversary.
Small Joys of Fatherhood
5 hours ago
- The article highlights the subtle and often overlooked joys of fatherhood that occur amidst the challenges like sleep deprivation and relentless caregiving.
- Specific small joys include 'phantom rocking' (subconsciously rocking even without a baby), 'the dad nod' (a silent understanding between fathers), and warm conversations with strangers who offer encouragement.
- Other joys involve rediscovering childlike fascination through construction equipment with a toddler, the satisfaction of clicking a car seat on the first try, and savoring a hot meal without rushing.
- Fatherhood brings an appreciation for quiet moments of peace and the beauty of seeing one's partner rest after a demanding day, emphasizing gratitude and connection.
FBI Extracted Deleted Signal Messages Saved in iPhone Notification Database
6 hours ago
- FBI extracted Signal messages from an iPhone after app deletion via push notification database.
- Forensic extraction with physical device access can uncover secure app data from unexpected sources.
- Case involved a group in Texas who set off fireworks, vandalized property at an ICE facility, and shot a police officer.
- Signal has a setting to block message content in push notifications, which is recommended for sensitive communication.
OpenAI pulls out of landmark £31B UK investment package
5 hours ago
- OpenAI has paused the Stargate UK project, intended to boost the UK's AI capabilities, due to high energy costs and regulatory issues.
- The project was part of a UK-US AI deal announced in September, involving planned investments, but many have been revealed as 'phantom investments' with delays, such as a supercomputer site still being a scaffolding yard.
- Stargate UK aimed to provide 'sovereign compute' infrastructure for secure AI model operation within the UK, but OpenAI's commitments were vague, focusing on exploring the use of 8,000 Nvidia chips.
- Critics highlight a pattern of U-turns by OpenAI and government overhyping of AI projects, with warnings about believing tech firm claims and the environmental impact of data centers.
- High UK energy costs, exacerbated by geopolitical conflicts, and lack of clear demand or government commitment are cited as key reasons for the project's halt, raising concerns about the UK's competitiveness for tech investment.

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SQLite Release 3.53.0
an hour ago
- Fixed WAL-reset database corruption bug.
- Added Query Result Formatter (QRF) for human-readable query results, integrated with CLI and TCL.
- Enhanced ALTER TABLE to add/remove NOT NULL and CHECK constraints.
- Introduced REINDEX EXPRESSIONS to rebuild expression indexes.
- Allowed TEMP triggers to modify/query tables in main schema.
- Improved VACUUM INTO with URI filename reserve parameter support.
- Added new SQL functions json_array_insert() and jsonb_array_insert().
- Enhanced CLI with major improvements to .mode command and result formatting via QRF.
- New C-language interfaces including sqlite3_str_truncate() and sqlite3changegroup APIs.
- Query planner improvements for EXCEPT/INTERSECT/UNION and join optimizations.
- Enhanced floating-point to text conversions with default 17 significant digits.
- Added self-healing index feature for stale expression indexes.
- Added "-p|--port" option to sqlite3_rsync.
- Discontinued support for Windows RT.
- Introduced "opfs-wl" VFS for JavaScript/WASM with Web Locks.
Desalination Technology, by the Numbers
2 hours ago
- Desalination provides nearly all drinking water in Qatar (99%) and accounts for 77% of its fresh water.
- The Middle East hosts over 27% of global desalination facilities despite having only 6% of the world's population.
- Saudi Arabia's Ras Al-Khair plant produces over 1 million cubic meters of fresh water daily, powered by a 2.4-gigawatt facility.
- Desalination capacity in the Middle East is projected to grow by over 40% between 2024 and 2028, with $25 billion in capital expenses.
- Globally, desalination could add 190 terawatt-hours of electricity demand by 2035, equivalent to about 60 million households.
Show HN: Guruka.com – free guided mediations. No signup, private, works offline
5 hours ago
- Guruka is a free meditation app that works offline without requiring an account or collecting personal data.
- Balance offers a free first year but then charges $70 per year, unlike Guruka which is free forever.
- Guruka features guided meditations for calm, focus, and well-being, with calming visuals and optional affirmations.
- The app includes brain training games to enhance cognitive skills and provides a simpler, no-signup experience compared to alternatives like Insight Timer.
- Guruka is positioned as a practical alternative to paid apps like Headspace and Balance, emphasizing accessibility and privacy.
Research-Driven Agents: What Happens When Your Agent Reads Before It Codes
2 hours ago
- Coding agents perform better optimizations when they include a literature research phase, studying papers and competing projects, before writing code.
- Adding research to the autoresearch loop enabled the agent to produce 5 optimizations for llama.cpp, making flash attention text generation 15% faster on x86 and 5% faster on ARM.
- The agent's research highlighted that studying forks (like ik_llama.cpp) and other backends (CUDA/Metal) was more productive than searching arXiv alone.
- Five successful optimizations included kernel fusions (softmax, RMS norm, flash attention KQ) and adaptive parallelization, reducing memory passes and improving performance.
- The setup is cost-effective (~$29 over 3 hours) and works with any project that has a benchmark and test suite, using cloud VMs via SkyPilot.
Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction
4 hours ago
- The user is being informed that JavaScript is disabled in their browser.
- They are advised to enable JavaScript to proceed with loading the site.
- Possible reasons for the issue include browser extensions, network problems, or browser settings.
- Suggested solutions include checking the connection, disabling ad blockers, or trying a different browser.
US plans to automatically register men for military draft eligibility
4 hours ago
- The US plans to automatically register men for military draft eligibility by December, shifting from self-registration.
- The proposal aims to save government money spent on reminders and streamline the process via federal data integration.
- Most men aged 18–25 are required to register; non-compliance can lead to penalties like loss of federal aid or jobs.
- Congress approved the change in the National Defense Authorization Act to redirect resources toward readiness.
- Concerns exist that automatic registration could imply a future military draft, though the White House states no current plans.
- The last draft was in 1973, with selective service reinstated in 1980, and compliance recently fell to 81%.
Family files lawsuit after man dies in care of telehealth ICU doctor
4 hours ago
- Conor Hylton, a 26-year-old dental student, died in August 2024 after being treated for pancreatitis, dehydration, and alcohol withdrawal at Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus.
- A lawsuit alleges he received substandard care, including being declared dead via a telehealth provider and lacking an in-person ICU specialist during critical moments.
- The case highlights issues with telehealth in ICUs, including unclear standards, poor communication, and delayed procedures due to remote staffing.
- Investigations found the hospital violated policies by not informing the family of his ICU transfer and deterioration, and was not in compliance with patient care standards.
- Experts note telehealth use in ICUs has grown, but guidelines remain vague, lacking certification standards and informed consent protocols for remote care.
- The family seeks justice and aims to raise awareness, hoping to prevent similar tragedies by improving ICU telehealth practices and transparency.
Liquid or solid? Oobleck droplets are both
4 hours ago
- Oobleck droplets can exhibit properties of both liquids and solids simultaneously.
- The research highlights the dual-phase behavior of oobleck under specific conditions.
- This phenomenon challenges traditional classifications of matter states.
Amazon Is Pulling Support for Kindles from 2012 or Earlier
3 hours ago
- Amazon will end support for Kindle models from 2012 or earlier on May 20, affecting network connectivity for buying, borrowing, or downloading new books.
- Existing downloaded books remain accessible, but deregistering or factory resetting the device will render it unusable and unregisterable.
- Affected devices include e-readers like Kindle 1st Gen (2007) and Kindle Paperwhite 1st Gen (2012), and tablets like Kindle Fire 1st Gen (2011).
- Amazon cites technological advancements and fewer than 3% of users still using these old devices, offering promotions to transition to newer models.
- Users can still access their Kindle library via Android, iOS, or desktop apps, and alternatives like Calibre or other e-readers are available.
EFF Is Leaving X
2 hours ago
- EFF is leaving X after nearly 20 years due to declining engagement, with current posts receiving less than 3% of the views compared to 2018.
- EFF had called for reforms after Elon Musk's acquisition, including transparent content moderation, real security improvements, and greater user control, but these were not implemented, leading to the departure.
- EFF remains on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok because they are essential for reaching marginalized communities and activists who rely on these spaces for organizing and information, despite criticizing their policies.
- EFF's presence on mainstream platforms is not an endorsement but a strategic choice to provide access to digital rights resources where users need them most.
- Going forward, EFF will focus its efforts on platforms like Bluesky, Mastodon, LinkedIn, and their own website, eff.org, to continue advocating for digital rights.
Doing Impressions: Monet's Early Caricatures (ca. late 1850s)
3 days ago
- At 15, Claude Monet was a successful caricaturist in Le Havre, selling drawings of local figures for 20 francs each and attracting crowds.
- Monet produced up to eight caricatures daily; some are now in the Art Institute of Chicago, donated by former mayor Carter Harrison IV.
- His caricatures served as a 'clandestine apprenticeship,' helping him enter the art world from a bourgeois background.
- Early works include anonymous subjects, imitations like one of August Vacquerie copied from Nadar, and satirical pieces such as the 'Butterfly Man' of Jules Didier.
- A caricature of Henri Cassinelli, labeled 'Rufus Croutinelli,' mocked a failed subsidy applicant; Monet also did not receive the subsidy.
- Profits from about 2,000 francs in caricature sales allowed Monet to move to Paris against his father's wishes and start formal art training, aided by his aunt's pension.
- Monet first saw mentor Eugène Boudin's work at the framing shop, leading to en plein air painting and possibly influencing Impressionism's essence-capturing style.
- Later, Monet reflected that his caricature success contrasted with difficulties selling Impressionist works.
The Pentagon Threatened Pope Leo XIV's Ambassador with the Avignon Papacy
2 hours ago
- A closed-door Pentagon meeting saw a senior Trump official lecture Pope Leo XIV's ambassador on U.S. military supremacy, implying the Catholic Church should align with America.
- The U.S. official invoked the Avignon Papacy, a historical reference to using military force to influence the papacy, seen by some Vatican officials as a threat.
- Due to the tense meeting and disagreements, Vatican officials shelved plans for Pope Leo XIV to visit the U.S. for the 250th anniversary in 2026.
- The Pentagon interpreted the pope's call for diplomacy over force as a challenge to the Trump administration's 'Donroe Doctrine' asserting U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
- Despite pressure, the Vatican has not conceded, and Pope Leo XIV has intensified his public moral stance, opting to visit Lampedusa on July 4, 2026, instead of the U.S.
Vercel Claude Code plugin wants to read your prompt
4 hours ago
- The Vercel plugin collects telemetry data including device ID, OS, frameworks, bash command strings, and prompt text without clear user consent or project scope.
- Telemetry is implemented via prompt injection, where the plugin injects instructions for Claude to ask questions and execute shell commands, making it indistinguishable from native UI.
- Bash command strings (including file paths and env variables) are sent to Vercel's servers by default, without an opt-in, and are misrepresented as anonymous usage data.
- The plugin lacks project detection for telemetry gating; it monitors all projects regardless of their relevance to Vercel, despite having framework detection capabilities.
- Opt-out options exist (e.g., environment variable or plugin disable), but are not prominently disclosed during installation or first use.
- The issue highlights concerns over user privacy, consent design, and plugin architecture that allows such behavior without adequate safeguards.
LinkedIn scanning users' browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits
5 hours ago
- LinkedIn is facing two class action lawsuits for scanning users' browsers to detect installed extensions.
- The lawsuits were filed in US District Court for Northern California, seeking to represent all US LinkedIn users.
- Complaints reference the 'BrowserGate' report by Fairlinked, a German trade association, which criticizes LinkedIn's disclosure practices.
- LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, confirms scanning but disputes whether its privacy policy adequately informs users about this practice.
- Scans occur on Chrome and Chromium-based browsers to identify extensions that may scrape user data in violation of terms.
- LinkedIn's privacy policy mentions collecting data on 'web browser and add-ons', which includes extensions, but critics argue it's insufficient.
'Snoopy', 'Adolf' and 'Password': The Hungarian Government Passwords Exposed
4 hours ago
- Almost 800 Hungarian government email addresses and passwords were exposed online, affecting 12 out of 13 ministries and revealing vulnerabilities in security protocols.
- The breaches likely result from poor digital hygiene, with staff using weak passwords (e.g., 'Password', '1234567', 'snoopy', 'adolf') for non-work-related websites, and include data like phone numbers and IP addresses.
- Incidents date back years, with peaks in 2020-2021 and ongoing up to 2026, including malware infections on 97 government machines and previous Russian cyberattacks on the foreign ministry.
- Key affected ministries include Interior (170 breaches), Defence (120 breaches), Foreign Affairs and Trade (107 breaches), and National Economy (99 breaches), exposing sensitive personnel information.
- Experts criticize the government's lack of priority on data security, noting insufficient password policies, multi-factor authentication, and incident response procedures, leaving systems vulnerable to attacks like phishing.
Leaflet: An open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps
7 hours ago
- Leaflet is the leading open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps, weighing about 42 KB of JS.
- It features layers (tile layers, WMS, markers, popups, vector layers, image overlays, GeoJSON), interaction (drag panning, zoom, keyboard navigation, events), visual (animations, default design, retina support), customization (CSS popups, custom markers, map layers, projections), performance (hardware acceleration, modular build, tap delay elimination), and map controls (zoom buttons, attribution, layer switcher, scale).
- Leaflet supports desktop browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari 5+, Opera 12+, IE 9–11, Edge) and mobile (Safari for iOS 7+, Chrome, Firefox, IE10+ for Win8 devices), with no external dependencies.
- It encourages community involvement through bug reporting, documentation, helping others, and spreading the word.
Pentagon Threatened the Pope After He Criticized Trump
4 hours ago
- Pentagon officials threatened the Catholic Church after Pope Leo XIV criticized Trump's militaristic policies.
- The meeting included references to the Avignon papacy, seen as a threat of military force against the Vatican.
- Pope Leo canceled plans to visit the U.S. and chose to visit Lampedusa instead on July 4.
- The White House dismissed the report, calling the meeting respectful and exaggerated.
- Tensions remain as the Holy See rejected an invitation for the pope to attend America's 250th anniversary.
Small Joys of Fatherhood
5 hours ago
- The article highlights the subtle and often overlooked joys of fatherhood that occur amidst the challenges like sleep deprivation and relentless caregiving.
- Specific small joys include 'phantom rocking' (subconsciously rocking even without a baby), 'the dad nod' (a silent understanding between fathers), and warm conversations with strangers who offer encouragement.
- Other joys involve rediscovering childlike fascination through construction equipment with a toddler, the satisfaction of clicking a car seat on the first try, and savoring a hot meal without rushing.
- Fatherhood brings an appreciation for quiet moments of peace and the beauty of seeing one's partner rest after a demanding day, emphasizing gratitude and connection.
FBI Extracted Deleted Signal Messages Saved in iPhone Notification Database
6 hours ago
- FBI extracted Signal messages from an iPhone after app deletion via push notification database.
- Forensic extraction with physical device access can uncover secure app data from unexpected sources.
- Case involved a group in Texas who set off fireworks, vandalized property at an ICE facility, and shot a police officer.
- Signal has a setting to block message content in push notifications, which is recommended for sensitive communication.
OpenAI pulls out of landmark £31B UK investment package
5 hours ago
- OpenAI has paused the Stargate UK project, intended to boost the UK's AI capabilities, due to high energy costs and regulatory issues.
- The project was part of a UK-US AI deal announced in September, involving planned investments, but many have been revealed as 'phantom investments' with delays, such as a supercomputer site still being a scaffolding yard.
- Stargate UK aimed to provide 'sovereign compute' infrastructure for secure AI model operation within the UK, but OpenAI's commitments were vague, focusing on exploring the use of 8,000 Nvidia chips.
- Critics highlight a pattern of U-turns by OpenAI and government overhyping of AI projects, with warnings about believing tech firm claims and the environmental impact of data centers.
- High UK energy costs, exacerbated by geopolitical conflicts, and lack of clear demand or government commitment are cited as key reasons for the project's halt, raising concerns about the UK's competitiveness for tech investment.

Hasty Briefsbeta

SQLite Release 3.53.0

Desalination Technology, by the Numbers

Show HN: Guruka.com – free guided mediations. No signup, private, works offline

Research-Driven Agents: What Happens When Your Agent Reads Before It Codes

Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction

US plans to automatically register men for military draft eligibility

Family files lawsuit after man dies in care of telehealth ICU doctor

Liquid or solid? Oobleck droplets are both

Amazon Is Pulling Support for Kindles from 2012 or Earlier

EFF Is Leaving X

Doing Impressions: Monet's Early Caricatures (ca. late 1850s)

The Pentagon Threatened Pope Leo XIV's Ambassador with the Avignon Papacy

Vercel Claude Code plugin wants to read your prompt

LinkedIn scanning users' browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits

'Snoopy', 'Adolf' and 'Password': The Hungarian Government Passwords Exposed

Leaflet: An open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps

Pentagon Threatened the Pope After He Criticized Trump

Small Joys of Fatherhood

FBI Extracted Deleted Signal Messages Saved in iPhone Notification Database

OpenAI pulls out of landmark £31B UK investment package

SQLite Release 3.53.0

Desalination Technology, by the Numbers

Show HN: Guruka.com – free guided mediations. No signup, private, works offline

Research-Driven Agents: What Happens When Your Agent Reads Before It Codes

Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction

US plans to automatically register men for military draft eligibility

Family files lawsuit after man dies in care of telehealth ICU doctor

Liquid or solid? Oobleck droplets are both

Amazon Is Pulling Support for Kindles from 2012 or Earlier

EFF Is Leaving X

Doing Impressions: Monet's Early Caricatures (ca. late 1850s)

The Pentagon Threatened Pope Leo XIV's Ambassador with the Avignon Papacy

Vercel Claude Code plugin wants to read your prompt

LinkedIn scanning users' browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits

'Snoopy', 'Adolf' and 'Password': The Hungarian Government Passwords Exposed

Leaflet: An open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps

Pentagon Threatened the Pope After He Criticized Trump

Small Joys of Fatherhood

FBI Extracted Deleted Signal Messages Saved in iPhone Notification Database

OpenAI pulls out of landmark £31B UK investment package