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The UN's top investigators concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza, finding evidence of acts like mass killings, destruction, suffering, and targeting children, with clear genocidal intent from Israeli leaders. The 72-page report, the most authoritative UN finding to date, could influence future ICJ rulings and calls for sanctions and actions to prevent further atrocities. The commission emphasizes that states must act now to prevent genocide. The findings are part of ongoing investigations into Israel-Palestine violations and are based on legal standards set by the ICJ.
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Radia plans to build a 108-meter-long aircraft, WindRunner, to transport massive wind turbine blades that cannot be moved via land due to infrastructure limits. The plane will carry blades up to 105 meters long, enabling the deployment of larger turbines that generate more energy at lower costs. This approach aims to overcome transportation challenges and facilitate the growth of larger wind turbines, essential for advancing clean energy. The project faces technical, environmental, and regulatory hurdles but is driven by the potential to significantly improve wind power efficiency.
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Meta leaked a video of its upcoming RayBan AR glasses, likely called Celest, showing Lumus waveguide structures used for pupil expansion. The product, expected to cost around $800, may be revealed at Meta Connect. Evidence suggests Lumus waveguides are also used in Rivet's military AR glasses. The author plans to attend the Eindhoven AR/VR conference in September and will look for further details on waveguide technology.
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Modifications like custom fan grills, fan ducts, and 3D-printed side panels can significantly reduce noise in the Framework Desktop PC. Upgrading fans to models with higher speed capabilities (e.g., NF-A12x25 G1) can improve performance but may increase noise. Adding exhaust fans offers minimal temperature benefits at higher noise levels. Overall, customizing the cooling setup, especially with 3D-printed parts, can make the system quieter without sacrificing performance.
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Denmark has nearly eliminated HPV types 16 and 18, major causes of cervical cancer, since the 2008 vaccination program, benefiting even unvaccinated women through herd immunity. The prevalence of these high-risk types dropped from 15-17% to less than 1% among vaccinated women by 2021. Despite this success, some high-risk HPV infections persist, particularly from types not covered by vaccines, but expected to decline as broader vaccines reach screening age. The findings may influence future cervical cancer screening guidelines.
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A man was scammed out of $130,000 after a fake Google support call led him to disclose verification codes. The attacker gained access to his Gmail, 2FA codes, and accounts, draining his Coinbase crypto. Google’s spoofed emails and cloud-synced Authenticator contributed to the breach. The story highlights the importance of skepticism, not sharing verification codes, and careful security practices.
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The Shai-Hulud malware campaign is the largest npm supply-chain breach, affecting hundreds of packages including popular libraries and CrowdStrike's npm packages. Attackers injected malicious scripts during package installation to steal credentials, exfiltrate secrets, and create backdoors. Organizations are advised to scan endpoints, remove compromised packages, rotate secrets, and audit repositories. Many affected packages have been removed from npm. The breach demonstrates significant supply chain risks in open-source software.
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Jonathan Riddell reflects on 25 years of KDE and open-source development, detailing his journey from youthful interest in Linux and KDE to leading community projects like Kubuntu and KDE neon. He highlights contributions to software development, community engagement, and collaborations with companies like Canonical, Blue Systems, and Valve. Riddell expresses disappointment over recent organizational disputes, loss of colleagues, and issues with workers' rights at his new venture, Tech Paladin. He concludes with personal reflections on dedication, change, and moving on from his KDE chapter.
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Studio Ghibli's landscapes are inspired by real Japanese locations, including Yakushima's ancient forests, Dōgo Onsen's historic hot springs, and Sayama Hills' rural woods. These sites influenced films like Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and My Neighbor Totoro. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these fragile and culturally significant environments from threats like over-tourism and climate change.
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AMD has introduced support for ACPI C4 sleep state in the Linux kernel to improve power savings on newer Ryzen hardware. Patches for integrating C4 support into the processor idle driver are under review, enabling systems that support C4 to enter deeper sleep states with greater power efficiency.
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The article discusses predicting the 2026 Boston Marathon cutoff time using a model based on 2025 data. The updated prediction suggests a cutoff about 5 minutes 16 seconds earlier, assuming 24,000 qualified runners. An interactive tool allows users to explore how different numbers of qualified runners impact the cutoff time.
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Rob Pike recounts that UTF-8 was independently designed by him and Ken Thompson in 1992, not by IBM or Plan 9 as often believed. They quickly developed and implemented the encoding after a dinner discussion, creating a system that prioritized byte stream synchronization and efficiency. The story emphasizes their direct involvement and the collaborative process behind UTF-8's invention, countering the myth that IBM or other entities solely designed it.
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Bertrand Russell, at age 89 in 1962, wrote a firm letter to Sir Oswald Mosley, condemning his fascist beliefs. Russell emphasized his lifelong commitment to opposing bigotry, violence, and fascism, and explained that their opposing values made any association impossible.
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Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing services across U.S. cities, including Dallas, Phoenix, San Francisco, San Jose, Denver, Seattle, Austin, and New York. The company has received permits for airport operations and offers features like pre-scheduled rides and teen accounts. With over 100 million miles driven on public roads, Waymo aims to provide safe, reliable, and innovative transportation, strengthening community partnerships and adapting to local climates.
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