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China executes 11 members of Myanmar-based group in crackdown on scam operations
7 days ago
- China executed 11 people for killing 14 citizens and running scam/gambling operations worth over $1 billion.
- The executions were announced by the Wenzhou Intermediate People’s Court, following a September 2023 death sentence.
- Key figures included Ming Guoping, Ming Zhenzhen, Zhou Weichang, Wu Hongming, and Luao Jianzhang.
- An appeal by the group was rejected in November 2023.
- The group was detained in November 2023 amid China's crackdown on scam operations in Myanmar border areas.
- Scam parks in Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos) operate on an industrial scale, using trafficked/willing labor.
- International pressure (China, U.S., others) is mounting on regional authorities to curb criminal activities.
Donald Trump announces Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair, replacing Jerome Powell
7 days ago
- Donald Trump has chosen Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to replace Jerome Powell as the next Fed chair.
- Warsh's appointment requires Senate confirmation and marks a potential shift in Fed policies, aligning more closely with Trump's preferences.
- Warsh, who served on the Fed's board from 2006 to 2011, has historically been a hawk on interest rates but recently expressed support for lower rates.
- Trump's selection of Warsh is seen as an effort to exert more control over the Fed, raising concerns about the central bank's independence.
- Warsh's potential leadership could face challenges from within the Fed's rate-setting committee and financial markets, especially regarding interest rate policies.
- Warsh's background includes being the youngest Fed governor at age 35 and current roles at the Hoover Institution and Stanford Graduate School of Business.
- Trump had previously considered Warsh for the Fed chair position during his first term but chose Powell instead.
Wasmer 7.0
7 days ago
- Wasmer 7.0 introduces a new experimental Async API across singlepass, cranelift, and llvm backends.
- Full support for WebAssembly exceptions in Cranelift using the latest release and libunwind integration.
- RISC-V support added to Singlepass, including LLVM RV32gc target, expanding RISC-V coverage.
- Dynamic linking support in WASIX enables broader Python package and native module compatibility.
- Over 200 pull requests merged, including 80 bug fixes, making Wasmer 7.0 the most stable release.
- Quality of life improvements like a compilation progress bar and faster compile times for large packages.
- Instructions for downloading Wasmer 7.0, updating projects, and joining the community provided.
Former CNN journalist Don Lemon arrested in connection with Minnesota protest
7 days ago
- Former CNN journalist Don Lemon was arrested in connection with a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.
- The protest occurred on Jan. 18, where anti-ICE demonstrators disrupted a service, alleging a pastor was linked to ICE.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi stated Lemon and three others were arrested 'at her direction' for the 'coordinated attack' on the church.
- Lemon's attorney, Abbe Lowell, claims the arrest is an 'unprecedented attack on the First Amendment' and vows to fight the charges.
- Lowell criticized the Trump Justice Department for focusing on Lemon's case instead of investigating federal agents involved in protester deaths.
- A magistrate judge had previously rejected charges against Lemon, which reportedly enraged Bondi.
Ode to the AA Battery
7 days ago
- The author discusses the issues with built-in rechargeable batteries in devices, highlighting problems like overdischarge and lack of proper Battery Management Systems (BMS).
- They prefer devices that use AA or AAA batteries, specifically Panasonic eneloop rechargeable batteries, due to their reliability, reusability, and lack of leakage or fire incidents.
- The author shares personal experiences with devices using standard batteries, like a Fluke multimeter and an old Sony Walkman, emphasizing their longevity and ease of maintenance.
- For non-portable devices, the author prefers USB-C powered tools without batteries, citing the ubiquity and safety of USB-C power sources.
- They acknowledge the trade-offs in energy density and weight for devices like laptops and smartphones but advocate for standard batteries where feasible.
- The author mentions building their own devices with either USB power or AA battery holders, avoiding the risks associated with cheap Li-ion battery packs.
Code is cheap. Show me the talk
7 days ago
- Software development has fundamentally changed with the advent of LLM coding tools, making traditional methods obsolete.
- Linus Torvalds' adage 'Talk is cheap. Show me the code' is now outdated as AI-generated code becomes prevalent.
- LLMs can generate high-quality, well-documented code quickly, making it hard to distinguish between human and AI-generated work.
- The effort required to produce quality code has reduced significantly, allowing developers to focus more on architecture and problem-solving.
- The value of code as an artifact is diminishing as AI can produce functional code at scale, raising questions about accountability and provenance.
- FOSS (Free and Open-source Software) dynamics are changing as code becomes cheap and easily customizable, potentially reducing collaboration incentives.
- The rise of 'vibe coding' allows non-technical people to create software, but it also risks flooding the ecosystem with low-effort, AI-generated slop.
- Experienced developers benefit from LLMs by reducing cognitive and physiological costs, but juniors may struggle to develop foundational skills.
- Critical thinking and articulation skills are now more valuable than syntax knowledge, as AI handles the coding part.
- The software development landscape is undergoing a disruptive shift, with traditional roles and methodologies becoming obsolete.
1,400-year-old tomb featuring giant owl sculpture discovered in Mexico
7 days ago
- Archaeologists discovered a 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb in southern Mexico, hailed as the most significant archaeological find of the last decade.
- The tomb, located in San Pablo Huitzo, Oaxaca, dates back to around 600 AD and features intricate carvings and murals.
- Key findings include a sculpture of an owl with a man's head in its beak, possibly representing the buried individual.
- Multicolored murals depict symbols of power and death, along with a procession of people carrying copal resin.
- Two human figures carved at the tomb's entrance may have served as guardians.
- The discovery provides insights into Zapotec culture, including social organization, funerary rituals, and belief systems.
- A multidisciplinary team is working to preserve the fragile murals, affected by tree roots, insects, and environmental changes.
- Mexican officials, including President Claudia Sheinbaum, emphasized the tomb's exceptional preservation and historical significance.
Potentially Critical RCE Vulnerability in OpenSSL
7 days ago
- New OpenSSL vulnerability CVE-2025-15467 disclosed, a stack overflow issue potentially leading to remote code execution (RCE).
- Vulnerability rated as 'high' severity by OpenSSL, may be assessed as 'Critical' by NVD.
- Affected OpenSSL versions: 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3, 3.0; versions 1.1.1 and 1.0.2 are not affected.
- FIPS modules in affected versions are not impacted as the CMS implementation is outside the FIPS boundary.
- Exploitation involves sending a crafted CMS AuthEnvelopedData message with malicious AEAD parameters.
- Vulnerable APIs and tools include CMS_Decrypt, openssl cms, and openssl smime.
- Successful code execution demonstrated by JFrog Security Research team, though real-world exploitation may require bypassing mitigations like ASLR and DEP.
- Recommended upgrades provided for affected versions to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Vulnerability occurs due to unchecked IV size in CMS AuthEnvelopedData structure, leading to stack overflow before authentication.
- Organizations advised to patch immediately and review systems processing S/MIME or PKCS#7 content.
Wisconsin communities signed secrecy deals for billion-dollar data centers
7 days ago
- A $1 billion, 520-acre data center by Meta (Facebook, Instagram) is being built in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, kept secret for over a year via NDAs.
- Seven major data center projects worth over $57 billion are pending in Wisconsin, with four using NDAs to maintain secrecy.
- Local governments in Beaver Dam, Menomonie, Kenosha, and Janesville signed NDAs, hiding details of data center proposals from the public.
- Residents in communities like DeForest are fighting data center projects due to lack of transparency and late public disclosure.
- A new Wisconsin legislative proposal aims to ban NDAs for data center projects to ensure public awareness and transparency.
- Data centers are crucial for AI advancement but raise concerns about energy use, land impact, and stranded utility assets.
- States like Florida, Michigan, and New Jersey are considering laws to prohibit NDAs for data center projects.
- Microsoft announced new transparency standards for data centers, but critics highlight ongoing secrecy issues in projects like Mount Pleasant.
Atlas Obscura Turns First Annual Profit in 16-Year History
7 days ago
- The article is from 'On Background with Mark Stenberg', a free weekly newsletter about media industry trends.
- Atlas Obscura, targeting serial travelers, reported $18.3 million in revenue last year, up from $15.6 million in 2024.
- The publisher achieved its first profit in 16 years, earning $2.6 million.
- Unlike The Daily Beast, which grew its team while ending a 17-year loss streak, Atlas Obscura's profit came partly from cost-cutting measures.
Pāli to English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Burmese Dictionary
7 days ago
- Instant lookup of words by hovering mouse cursor over them.
- Supports parallel reading of Pāli texts and translations.
- Includes dictionaries: Pāli-English, Pāli-Japanese, Pāli-Chinese, Pāli-Vietnamese, Pāli-Burmese.
- Pāli Tipiṭaka data sourced from Burmese edition.
- For other editions (Thai, Sri Lankan, European PTS), visit Pāli Texts Collection.
- Pāli word lookup available at Pāli Dictionary.
- Dictionary data from Pali Canon E-Dictionary Version 1.94 (PCED).
- Website under development; feedback welcome via contact link.
Trump says he's decertifying Canada-made aircraft and threatens 50% tariffs
7 days ago
- President Donald Trump announced the decertification of all aircraft made in Canada, including Bombardier's Global Express, and threatened a 50% tariff on these planes.
- Trump accused Canada of prohibiting the sale of American-made Gulfstream jets through its certification process, demanding immediate correction.
- The threat escalates ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, following previous tariff threats related to trade deals with China.
- Legal authority for Trump's decertification remains unclear, with no executive order released and aviation experts questioning the use of safety certifications in trade disputes.
- Bombardier responded by highlighting its significant U.S. operations and suppliers, warning of potential disruptions to air traffic and the flying public.
- The potential grounding of Canadian-made jets, including regional CRJ jets, could severely impact U.S. airlines, passengers, and rural airports reliant on regional flights.
- Industry sources speculate the decertification may target new private aircraft rather than existing passenger jets, but uncertainty remains regarding the scope, including helicopters.
- The FAA has not commented, and the situation continues to develop with potential widespread implications for U.S. air travel and trade relations.
Pangolin (YC S25) is hiring software engineers (open-source, Go, networking)
7 days ago
- Pangolin is hiring talented engineers for building secure remote access solutions.
- Pangolin provides identity-aware remote access to internal apps and services, replacing legacy VPNs.
- The platform is open-source, self-hosted by default, and integrates with standard identity providers (IdPs).
- Pangolin's system is policy-driven, offers observability, health metrics, and an API for automation.
- Open roles are available for those interested in open-source auth and networking infrastructure.
KolibriOS is a tiny yet powerful and fast operating system
7 days ago
- KolibriOS is a lightweight, fast operating system for x86 PCs requiring minimal resources (i586 CPU, 12MB RAM).
- Includes applications like a text editor, image viewer, web browser, and over 30 games.
- Supports FAT12/16/32, read-only NTFS, exFAT, ISO9660, and Ext2/3/4, with drivers for sound, network, and graphics cards.
- Boots in seconds with instant application launch due to FASM assembly language core.
- Forked from MenuetOS in 2004, now independently developed, welcoming feedback and contributions.
Surely the crash of the US economy has to be soon
7 days ago
- The author predicted a significant economic crash in 2025, but it did not occur.
- Key arguments included the unemployment rate following smooth curves and the inverted yield curve as a recession predictor.
- Precious metals like silver and gold are being bought, indicating potential worry about fiat currencies like the dollar.
- US government debt is a long-standing concern, with potential for a deeper crisis if faith is lost.
- Stock market bubbles, especially in AI, are noted, with high P/E ratios and unsustainable business models.
- Despite various market shocks (tariffs, invasions, protests), markets have shown resilience and recovered.
- Markets may be slower to react now, with big players hesitant to make the first move.
- The author feels the market is primed for a crash but questions if this perception is constant or accurate.
Billionaires trying to prolong their life end up wasting it
7 days ago
- Multiple attempts to contact you regarding payment issues.
- Payment details need to be updated via 'My Account' or by clicking 'update payment details'.
- Failure to update payment details will result in subscription termination.
Spotify's Crackdown on Anna's Archive Domains Hits a Jurisdiction Snag
7 days ago
- Njalla is a privacy-focused domain name service that shields website operators from threats like takedown efforts and court orders.
- Spotify and record labels sued Anna’s Archive, obtaining a preliminary injunction to suspend its domains (.ORG, .SE) to prevent scraped music tracks from being published.
- Anna’s Archive switched to Njalla for domains (.LI, .PM, .IN) after Cloudflare and .ORG registry complied with the U.S. court order.
- A broader injunction was issued to cover new domains and intermediaries like Njalla, but some (.LI, .PM) remain accessible due to jurisdictional limits.
- Njalla, based in Costa Rica, may require a local court order to act, while other registries (Switch Foundation, AFNIC) also resist automatic compliance with U.S. orders.
- AFNIC (registry for .PM) stated U.S. court decisions are not directly enforceable in France without local court recognition.
- Anna’s Archive temporarily disabled Spotify torrent downloads, but the music industry’s enforcement efforts highlight jurisdictional challenges.
- The RIAA suspects the registrant 'Cyberdyne S.A.' may be a fabricated name, with no clear trace to the site’s operators.
Tesla's Robotaxi data confirms crash rate 3x worse than humans even with monitor
7 days ago
- Tesla's robotaxi program is experiencing a high crash rate, with 9 reported crashes in Austin, Texas between July and November 2025.
- The crash rate for Tesla's robotaxis is approximately one every 55,000 miles, which is 9 times higher than the average human driver.
- Every Tesla robotaxi has a safety monitor, yet the crash rate remains significantly worse than human drivers.
- Waymo, which operates fully driverless vehicles, reports a much lower crash rate and provides detailed incident reports, unlike Tesla.
- Tesla's lack of transparency in crash reports, with all narratives redacted, contrasts sharply with other AV operators like Waymo and Zoox.
- An example of transparency is Waymo's detailed report on an incident involving a child, showing accountability and learning opportunities.
- The presence of safety monitors in Tesla's vehicles suggests the actual crash rate without them could be even higher.
- Tesla needs to improve its safety record and increase transparency to be taken seriously as a robotaxi operator.
Trump sues IRS and US treasury for $10B over leak of tax returns
7 days ago
- Donald Trump sues US treasury department and IRS for $10bn over tax return leaks.
- Lawsuit claims agencies failed to prevent IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn from leaking tax returns to media.
- Trump alleges reputational and financial harm, may seek punitive damages.
- Trump has a history of filing lawsuits against media outlets for large sums.
- Charles Littlejohn pleaded guilty to leaking tax returns and was sentenced to five years in prison.
Cloudflare's Matrix server isn't an earnest project
7 days ago
- Cloudflare announced a Matrix homeserver running on Cloudflare Workers, claiming it eliminates operational burdens and costs.
- Initial reception was mixed, with skepticism about claims like needing a $20/mo VPS and using PostgreSQL/Redis (Tuwunel uses RocksDB).
- The blog post was heavily criticized for misinformation, AI-generated content, and security flaws (e.g., missing authentication checks).
- Cloudflare's demo server had critical vulnerabilities, allowing unauthorized access to chat history and room states.
- The Matrix.org Foundation's response was controversial, welcoming Cloudflare despite the backlash, possibly for financial reasons.
- The incident highlights concerns about AI-generated code, corporate influence, and the integrity of open-source projects.

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China executes 11 members of Myanmar-based group in crackdown on scam operations
7 days ago
- China executed 11 people for killing 14 citizens and running scam/gambling operations worth over $1 billion.
- The executions were announced by the Wenzhou Intermediate People’s Court, following a September 2023 death sentence.
- Key figures included Ming Guoping, Ming Zhenzhen, Zhou Weichang, Wu Hongming, and Luao Jianzhang.
- An appeal by the group was rejected in November 2023.
- The group was detained in November 2023 amid China's crackdown on scam operations in Myanmar border areas.
- Scam parks in Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos) operate on an industrial scale, using trafficked/willing labor.
- International pressure (China, U.S., others) is mounting on regional authorities to curb criminal activities.
Donald Trump announces Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair, replacing Jerome Powell
7 days ago
- Donald Trump has chosen Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to replace Jerome Powell as the next Fed chair.
- Warsh's appointment requires Senate confirmation and marks a potential shift in Fed policies, aligning more closely with Trump's preferences.
- Warsh, who served on the Fed's board from 2006 to 2011, has historically been a hawk on interest rates but recently expressed support for lower rates.
- Trump's selection of Warsh is seen as an effort to exert more control over the Fed, raising concerns about the central bank's independence.
- Warsh's potential leadership could face challenges from within the Fed's rate-setting committee and financial markets, especially regarding interest rate policies.
- Warsh's background includes being the youngest Fed governor at age 35 and current roles at the Hoover Institution and Stanford Graduate School of Business.
- Trump had previously considered Warsh for the Fed chair position during his first term but chose Powell instead.
Wasmer 7.0
7 days ago
- Wasmer 7.0 introduces a new experimental Async API across singlepass, cranelift, and llvm backends.
- Full support for WebAssembly exceptions in Cranelift using the latest release and libunwind integration.
- RISC-V support added to Singlepass, including LLVM RV32gc target, expanding RISC-V coverage.
- Dynamic linking support in WASIX enables broader Python package and native module compatibility.
- Over 200 pull requests merged, including 80 bug fixes, making Wasmer 7.0 the most stable release.
- Quality of life improvements like a compilation progress bar and faster compile times for large packages.
- Instructions for downloading Wasmer 7.0, updating projects, and joining the community provided.
Former CNN journalist Don Lemon arrested in connection with Minnesota protest
7 days ago
- Former CNN journalist Don Lemon was arrested in connection with a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.
- The protest occurred on Jan. 18, where anti-ICE demonstrators disrupted a service, alleging a pastor was linked to ICE.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi stated Lemon and three others were arrested 'at her direction' for the 'coordinated attack' on the church.
- Lemon's attorney, Abbe Lowell, claims the arrest is an 'unprecedented attack on the First Amendment' and vows to fight the charges.
- Lowell criticized the Trump Justice Department for focusing on Lemon's case instead of investigating federal agents involved in protester deaths.
- A magistrate judge had previously rejected charges against Lemon, which reportedly enraged Bondi.
Ode to the AA Battery
7 days ago
- The author discusses the issues with built-in rechargeable batteries in devices, highlighting problems like overdischarge and lack of proper Battery Management Systems (BMS).
- They prefer devices that use AA or AAA batteries, specifically Panasonic eneloop rechargeable batteries, due to their reliability, reusability, and lack of leakage or fire incidents.
- The author shares personal experiences with devices using standard batteries, like a Fluke multimeter and an old Sony Walkman, emphasizing their longevity and ease of maintenance.
- For non-portable devices, the author prefers USB-C powered tools without batteries, citing the ubiquity and safety of USB-C power sources.
- They acknowledge the trade-offs in energy density and weight for devices like laptops and smartphones but advocate for standard batteries where feasible.
- The author mentions building their own devices with either USB power or AA battery holders, avoiding the risks associated with cheap Li-ion battery packs.
Code is cheap. Show me the talk
7 days ago
- Software development has fundamentally changed with the advent of LLM coding tools, making traditional methods obsolete.
- Linus Torvalds' adage 'Talk is cheap. Show me the code' is now outdated as AI-generated code becomes prevalent.
- LLMs can generate high-quality, well-documented code quickly, making it hard to distinguish between human and AI-generated work.
- The effort required to produce quality code has reduced significantly, allowing developers to focus more on architecture and problem-solving.
- The value of code as an artifact is diminishing as AI can produce functional code at scale, raising questions about accountability and provenance.
- FOSS (Free and Open-source Software) dynamics are changing as code becomes cheap and easily customizable, potentially reducing collaboration incentives.
- The rise of 'vibe coding' allows non-technical people to create software, but it also risks flooding the ecosystem with low-effort, AI-generated slop.
- Experienced developers benefit from LLMs by reducing cognitive and physiological costs, but juniors may struggle to develop foundational skills.
- Critical thinking and articulation skills are now more valuable than syntax knowledge, as AI handles the coding part.
- The software development landscape is undergoing a disruptive shift, with traditional roles and methodologies becoming obsolete.
1,400-year-old tomb featuring giant owl sculpture discovered in Mexico
7 days ago
- Archaeologists discovered a 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb in southern Mexico, hailed as the most significant archaeological find of the last decade.
- The tomb, located in San Pablo Huitzo, Oaxaca, dates back to around 600 AD and features intricate carvings and murals.
- Key findings include a sculpture of an owl with a man's head in its beak, possibly representing the buried individual.
- Multicolored murals depict symbols of power and death, along with a procession of people carrying copal resin.
- Two human figures carved at the tomb's entrance may have served as guardians.
- The discovery provides insights into Zapotec culture, including social organization, funerary rituals, and belief systems.
- A multidisciplinary team is working to preserve the fragile murals, affected by tree roots, insects, and environmental changes.
- Mexican officials, including President Claudia Sheinbaum, emphasized the tomb's exceptional preservation and historical significance.
Potentially Critical RCE Vulnerability in OpenSSL
7 days ago
- New OpenSSL vulnerability CVE-2025-15467 disclosed, a stack overflow issue potentially leading to remote code execution (RCE).
- Vulnerability rated as 'high' severity by OpenSSL, may be assessed as 'Critical' by NVD.
- Affected OpenSSL versions: 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3, 3.0; versions 1.1.1 and 1.0.2 are not affected.
- FIPS modules in affected versions are not impacted as the CMS implementation is outside the FIPS boundary.
- Exploitation involves sending a crafted CMS AuthEnvelopedData message with malicious AEAD parameters.
- Vulnerable APIs and tools include CMS_Decrypt, openssl cms, and openssl smime.
- Successful code execution demonstrated by JFrog Security Research team, though real-world exploitation may require bypassing mitigations like ASLR and DEP.
- Recommended upgrades provided for affected versions to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Vulnerability occurs due to unchecked IV size in CMS AuthEnvelopedData structure, leading to stack overflow before authentication.
- Organizations advised to patch immediately and review systems processing S/MIME or PKCS#7 content.
Wisconsin communities signed secrecy deals for billion-dollar data centers
7 days ago
- A $1 billion, 520-acre data center by Meta (Facebook, Instagram) is being built in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, kept secret for over a year via NDAs.
- Seven major data center projects worth over $57 billion are pending in Wisconsin, with four using NDAs to maintain secrecy.
- Local governments in Beaver Dam, Menomonie, Kenosha, and Janesville signed NDAs, hiding details of data center proposals from the public.
- Residents in communities like DeForest are fighting data center projects due to lack of transparency and late public disclosure.
- A new Wisconsin legislative proposal aims to ban NDAs for data center projects to ensure public awareness and transparency.
- Data centers are crucial for AI advancement but raise concerns about energy use, land impact, and stranded utility assets.
- States like Florida, Michigan, and New Jersey are considering laws to prohibit NDAs for data center projects.
- Microsoft announced new transparency standards for data centers, but critics highlight ongoing secrecy issues in projects like Mount Pleasant.
Atlas Obscura Turns First Annual Profit in 16-Year History
7 days ago
- The article is from 'On Background with Mark Stenberg', a free weekly newsletter about media industry trends.
- Atlas Obscura, targeting serial travelers, reported $18.3 million in revenue last year, up from $15.6 million in 2024.
- The publisher achieved its first profit in 16 years, earning $2.6 million.
- Unlike The Daily Beast, which grew its team while ending a 17-year loss streak, Atlas Obscura's profit came partly from cost-cutting measures.
Pāli to English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Burmese Dictionary
7 days ago
- Instant lookup of words by hovering mouse cursor over them.
- Supports parallel reading of Pāli texts and translations.
- Includes dictionaries: Pāli-English, Pāli-Japanese, Pāli-Chinese, Pāli-Vietnamese, Pāli-Burmese.
- Pāli Tipiṭaka data sourced from Burmese edition.
- For other editions (Thai, Sri Lankan, European PTS), visit Pāli Texts Collection.
- Pāli word lookup available at Pāli Dictionary.
- Dictionary data from Pali Canon E-Dictionary Version 1.94 (PCED).
- Website under development; feedback welcome via contact link.
Trump says he's decertifying Canada-made aircraft and threatens 50% tariffs
7 days ago
- President Donald Trump announced the decertification of all aircraft made in Canada, including Bombardier's Global Express, and threatened a 50% tariff on these planes.
- Trump accused Canada of prohibiting the sale of American-made Gulfstream jets through its certification process, demanding immediate correction.
- The threat escalates ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, following previous tariff threats related to trade deals with China.
- Legal authority for Trump's decertification remains unclear, with no executive order released and aviation experts questioning the use of safety certifications in trade disputes.
- Bombardier responded by highlighting its significant U.S. operations and suppliers, warning of potential disruptions to air traffic and the flying public.
- The potential grounding of Canadian-made jets, including regional CRJ jets, could severely impact U.S. airlines, passengers, and rural airports reliant on regional flights.
- Industry sources speculate the decertification may target new private aircraft rather than existing passenger jets, but uncertainty remains regarding the scope, including helicopters.
- The FAA has not commented, and the situation continues to develop with potential widespread implications for U.S. air travel and trade relations.
Pangolin (YC S25) is hiring software engineers (open-source, Go, networking)
7 days ago
- Pangolin is hiring talented engineers for building secure remote access solutions.
- Pangolin provides identity-aware remote access to internal apps and services, replacing legacy VPNs.
- The platform is open-source, self-hosted by default, and integrates with standard identity providers (IdPs).
- Pangolin's system is policy-driven, offers observability, health metrics, and an API for automation.
- Open roles are available for those interested in open-source auth and networking infrastructure.
KolibriOS is a tiny yet powerful and fast operating system
7 days ago
- KolibriOS is a lightweight, fast operating system for x86 PCs requiring minimal resources (i586 CPU, 12MB RAM).
- Includes applications like a text editor, image viewer, web browser, and over 30 games.
- Supports FAT12/16/32, read-only NTFS, exFAT, ISO9660, and Ext2/3/4, with drivers for sound, network, and graphics cards.
- Boots in seconds with instant application launch due to FASM assembly language core.
- Forked from MenuetOS in 2004, now independently developed, welcoming feedback and contributions.
Surely the crash of the US economy has to be soon
7 days ago
- The author predicted a significant economic crash in 2025, but it did not occur.
- Key arguments included the unemployment rate following smooth curves and the inverted yield curve as a recession predictor.
- Precious metals like silver and gold are being bought, indicating potential worry about fiat currencies like the dollar.
- US government debt is a long-standing concern, with potential for a deeper crisis if faith is lost.
- Stock market bubbles, especially in AI, are noted, with high P/E ratios and unsustainable business models.
- Despite various market shocks (tariffs, invasions, protests), markets have shown resilience and recovered.
- Markets may be slower to react now, with big players hesitant to make the first move.
- The author feels the market is primed for a crash but questions if this perception is constant or accurate.
Billionaires trying to prolong their life end up wasting it
7 days ago
- Multiple attempts to contact you regarding payment issues.
- Payment details need to be updated via 'My Account' or by clicking 'update payment details'.
- Failure to update payment details will result in subscription termination.
Spotify's Crackdown on Anna's Archive Domains Hits a Jurisdiction Snag
7 days ago
- Njalla is a privacy-focused domain name service that shields website operators from threats like takedown efforts and court orders.
- Spotify and record labels sued Anna’s Archive, obtaining a preliminary injunction to suspend its domains (.ORG, .SE) to prevent scraped music tracks from being published.
- Anna’s Archive switched to Njalla for domains (.LI, .PM, .IN) after Cloudflare and .ORG registry complied with the U.S. court order.
- A broader injunction was issued to cover new domains and intermediaries like Njalla, but some (.LI, .PM) remain accessible due to jurisdictional limits.
- Njalla, based in Costa Rica, may require a local court order to act, while other registries (Switch Foundation, AFNIC) also resist automatic compliance with U.S. orders.
- AFNIC (registry for .PM) stated U.S. court decisions are not directly enforceable in France without local court recognition.
- Anna’s Archive temporarily disabled Spotify torrent downloads, but the music industry’s enforcement efforts highlight jurisdictional challenges.
- The RIAA suspects the registrant 'Cyberdyne S.A.' may be a fabricated name, with no clear trace to the site’s operators.
Tesla's Robotaxi data confirms crash rate 3x worse than humans even with monitor
7 days ago
- Tesla's robotaxi program is experiencing a high crash rate, with 9 reported crashes in Austin, Texas between July and November 2025.
- The crash rate for Tesla's robotaxis is approximately one every 55,000 miles, which is 9 times higher than the average human driver.
- Every Tesla robotaxi has a safety monitor, yet the crash rate remains significantly worse than human drivers.
- Waymo, which operates fully driverless vehicles, reports a much lower crash rate and provides detailed incident reports, unlike Tesla.
- Tesla's lack of transparency in crash reports, with all narratives redacted, contrasts sharply with other AV operators like Waymo and Zoox.
- An example of transparency is Waymo's detailed report on an incident involving a child, showing accountability and learning opportunities.
- The presence of safety monitors in Tesla's vehicles suggests the actual crash rate without them could be even higher.
- Tesla needs to improve its safety record and increase transparency to be taken seriously as a robotaxi operator.
Trump sues IRS and US treasury for $10B over leak of tax returns
7 days ago
- Donald Trump sues US treasury department and IRS for $10bn over tax return leaks.
- Lawsuit claims agencies failed to prevent IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn from leaking tax returns to media.
- Trump alleges reputational and financial harm, may seek punitive damages.
- Trump has a history of filing lawsuits against media outlets for large sums.
- Charles Littlejohn pleaded guilty to leaking tax returns and was sentenced to five years in prison.
Cloudflare's Matrix server isn't an earnest project
7 days ago
- Cloudflare announced a Matrix homeserver running on Cloudflare Workers, claiming it eliminates operational burdens and costs.
- Initial reception was mixed, with skepticism about claims like needing a $20/mo VPS and using PostgreSQL/Redis (Tuwunel uses RocksDB).
- The blog post was heavily criticized for misinformation, AI-generated content, and security flaws (e.g., missing authentication checks).
- Cloudflare's demo server had critical vulnerabilities, allowing unauthorized access to chat history and room states.
- The Matrix.org Foundation's response was controversial, welcoming Cloudflare despite the backlash, possibly for financial reasons.
- The incident highlights concerns about AI-generated code, corporate influence, and the integrity of open-source projects.

Hasty Briefsbeta

China executes 11 members of Myanmar-based group in crackdown on scam operations

Donald Trump announces Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair, replacing Jerome Powell

Wasmer 7.0

Former CNN journalist Don Lemon arrested in connection with Minnesota protest

Ode to the AA Battery

Code is cheap. Show me the talk

1,400-year-old tomb featuring giant owl sculpture discovered in Mexico

Potentially Critical RCE Vulnerability in OpenSSL

Wisconsin communities signed secrecy deals for billion-dollar data centers

Atlas Obscura Turns First Annual Profit in 16-Year History

Pāli to English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Burmese Dictionary

Trump says he's decertifying Canada-made aircraft and threatens 50% tariffs

Pangolin (YC S25) is hiring software engineers (open-source, Go, networking)

KolibriOS is a tiny yet powerful and fast operating system

Surely the crash of the US economy has to be soon

Billionaires trying to prolong their life end up wasting it

Spotify's Crackdown on Anna's Archive Domains Hits a Jurisdiction Snag

Tesla's Robotaxi data confirms crash rate 3x worse than humans even with monitor

Trump sues IRS and US treasury for $10B over leak of tax returns

Cloudflare's Matrix server isn't an earnest project

China executes 11 members of Myanmar-based group in crackdown on scam operations

Donald Trump announces Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair, replacing Jerome Powell

Wasmer 7.0

Former CNN journalist Don Lemon arrested in connection with Minnesota protest

Ode to the AA Battery

Code is cheap. Show me the talk

1,400-year-old tomb featuring giant owl sculpture discovered in Mexico

Potentially Critical RCE Vulnerability in OpenSSL

Wisconsin communities signed secrecy deals for billion-dollar data centers

Atlas Obscura Turns First Annual Profit in 16-Year History

Pāli to English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Burmese Dictionary

Trump says he's decertifying Canada-made aircraft and threatens 50% tariffs

Pangolin (YC S25) is hiring software engineers (open-source, Go, networking)

KolibriOS is a tiny yet powerful and fast operating system

Surely the crash of the US economy has to be soon

Billionaires trying to prolong their life end up wasting it

Spotify's Crackdown on Anna's Archive Domains Hits a Jurisdiction Snag

Tesla's Robotaxi data confirms crash rate 3x worse than humans even with monitor

Trump sues IRS and US treasury for $10B over leak of tax returns

Cloudflare's Matrix server isn't an earnest project