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    AST SpaceMobile satellites measured far brighter than FCC targets●"Our measurements reveal an average brightness seven times brighter than mitigation targets cited in FCC filings and peaMmastodonScienceSpace Policy7325 min ago

    New measurements indicate AST SpaceMobile's satellites shine on average seven times brighter than mitigation targets cited in FCC filings, with peak brightness over 200 times above the International Astronomical Union's recommended threshold of V magnitude 7. Astronomers warn the constellation could worsen light pollution of the night sky as further deployments are expected.

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    UK house buyers are facing what many commentators call the most difficult conditions in decades. High mortgage rates following rapid interest rate rises, elevated house prices relative to incomes, and tight affordability are combining to make purchasing a home unusually hard. Commentators are debating whether waiting could pay off or whether prices and rates have peaked, with first-time buyers hit hardest by the squeeze.

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    Valve engineer Timur Kristóf improves old AMD GPU support on Linux●The work by Valve's Timur Kristóf on improving old AMD GPUs on LinuxYhnBusinessEconomy49946 min ago

    Valve's Timur Kristóf is working on improvements to the Linux AMDGPU driver for older AMD graphics cards, work he presented at XDC 2026. The efforts aim to extend the lifespan and performance of ageing AMD hardware on Linux, drawing attention from developers and enthusiasts interested in open-source graphics driver progress.

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    Study finds nature's ability to recover from species loss overestimated●Nature's capacity to 'bounce back' when species are lost is overestimated: studyYhnSportBasketball3519 min ago

    A new study suggests ecosystems are far less resilient than assumed, with nature's capacity to bounce back after losing species substantially overestimated. The finding implies that extinctions may cause longer-lasting, harder-to-reverse damage to ecosystems, complicating conservation and restoration efforts.

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    Google releases EmbeddingGemma 2, a lightweight open multimodal embedding model●EmbeddingGemma 2: An open, lightweight multimodal embedding modelYhnTechnology43438 min ago

    Google has announced EmbeddingGemma 2, an open and lightweight multimodal embedding model for developers. The release, detailed on Google's blog, offers compact embeddings that can handle multiple data types while running efficiently on modest hardware. Developers are discussing its potential uses in search, retrieval and on-device applications, and weighing it against other open embedding models now available.

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    Users hail political developments in Spain and France as good news●Agree. It is absolutely brilliant news. The same is happening in Spain and soon France. Good times.𝕏xFR3051 min ago

    A claim circulating online describes some development as absolutely brilliant news, saying the same is happening in Spain and will soon reach France. The post has drawn agreement but offers no specifics on what is actually occurring, and no official statements or reports have been cited in connection with it. The wording suggests a political or societal shift, but its nature cannot be confirmed from available information.

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    Commenters cheer political shifts spreading across Spain and France●Agree. It is absolutely brilliant news. The same is happening in Spain and soon France. Good times.𝕏xES3051 min ago

    A commenter is celebrating what they call absolutely brilliant news, claiming the same development is happening in Spain and will soon reach France. The post reflects enthusiasm for a change seen as spreading across European countries, with the tone suggesting approval of political developments. No further details on what the specific news is are available.

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    Lawsonia Links praised as Wisconsin's best-value classic golf course●In golf-rich Wisconsin, Lawsonia Links offers supreme value and classic architecture https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76MmastodonSportGolf25 min ago

    Lawsonia Links, a classic courses design in Green Lake, Wisconsin, is being highlighted for offering outstanding value in a state famous for its wealth of top-tier golf. Coverage praises its classic architecture and affordability, positioning it as a must-play alongside Wisconsin's better-known championship courses and drawing attention from golf and travel enthusiasts.

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    James Breakwell's humorous parenting survival guide resurfaces●How to Save Your Child from Ostrich Attacks, Accidental Time Travel, and Anything Else that Might Happen on an Average TMmastodonCultureBooks111 h ago

    James Breakwell's 2018 humour book "How to Save Your Child from Ostrich Attacks, Accidental Time Travel, and Anything Else that Might Happen on an Average Tuesday" is drawing fresh attention from parents. The nonfiction comedy title uses absurd worst-case scenarios to poke fun at modern parenting anxieties, and readers continue to share and recommend it in parenting and book circles.

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    How to watch the Rolex Shanghai Masters Round of 64●How to watch the men's Rolex Shanghai Masters: Streaming options for the Round of 64 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76MmastodonSportTennis27 min ago

    Viewers are looking up how to stream the men's Rolex Shanghai Masters as the tournament reaches the Round of 64. Guidance published for the October 9 matches lays out the broadcast and streaming options available in different regions, with tennis fans checking where to follow the ATP 1000 event.

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    Leave the Leaves: Skipping Yard Work Helps Wildlife●Don’t rake leaves or clean up yards: not only do you help wildlife but it’s the one time of year you can feel righteousMmastodonEnvironmentWildlife2921 min ago

    Autumn messaging is urging people to skip raking leaves and tidying their yards, arguing that fallen leaves provide shelter for insects, pollinators and other wildlife through the winter. The idea is being shared widely with a lighthearted twist: leaving the yard messy counts as procrastination with a clear conscience.

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    UFC light heavyweight star Alex Pereira has addressed speculation about a potential switch to boxing, clearing up his position just ahead of his co-main event fight at UFC 335. The Brazilian, a former two-division champion and ex-kickboxing standout, has long been linked with a crossover bout, and his comments are drawing fresh attention from fight fans.

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    Justin Herbert has taken more hits than any quarterback since 2020●Justin Herbert has endured more hits than any other QB since 2020. When will it end? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76MmastodonSportFootball410 min ago

    Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has absorbed more quarterback hits than any other NFL passer since entering the league in 2020, according to a new analysis in The Athletic. The piece examines the toll of the punishment Herbert has taken behind inconsistent pass protection and asks when, or whether, the Chargers can do more to protect their franchise quarterback.

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    Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I series 2026: how to watch live▼How to watch PAK vs SL T20I series 2026 live: Start time, TV channels and streaming details✉newsSportCricket6 min ago

    Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to meet in a T20I series in 2026, and sports outlets are publishing viewing guides covering start times, TV channels and streaming options. Fans are checking where to follow the matches as broadcast details and schedules circulate ahead of the contests between the two Asian cricket sides.

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    A bioserie about Mexican pop group Timbiriche, set to stream on ViX, is drawing controversy before its release. Several original members have publicly rejected the project, saying they did not authorize the use of their identity. Producer Luis de Llano has resurfaced to address the series, distancing himself from its portrayal. Reports say the show will reveal the hidden side of the band's history, fueling debate in Mexico.

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    Baltimore health commissioner takes command of DC National Guard unit▼Baltimore health commissioner assumes command of DCNG unit✉newsHealth18 min ago

    Baltimore's health commissioner has assumed command of a District of Columbia National Guard unit, according to WBAL-TV. The move places a sitting city health official in a senior leadership role within the Guard, an unusual crossover between municipal public health administration and military command. Details about the unit and the commissioner's service background were not included in the initial report.

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    Permanent Daylight Saving Time May Harm Sleep and Mental Health, Analysis Finds●Permanent Daylight Saving Time Could Harm Sleep and Mental Health, Analysis SaysYhnBusinessPersonal Finance4716 min ago

    A new analysis warns that making daylight saving time permanent could disrupt circadian rhythms, worsening sleep quality and mental health. The findings add scientific weight to the ongoing debate in the United States over whether to keep clocks shifted year-round or restore standard time, a question lawmakers have repeatedly raised in recent years.

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    Viral claim says Pakistan beat India in Asian Games final●Save this screenshot! Tomorrow InshaAllah at this same time, this news will be running on all media channels that Pakist𝕏xIN13612 h ago

    A social media user is urging followers to screenshot a post claiming that Pakistan will defeat India by a humiliating margin in an Asian Games final, predicting the news will lead all broadcasts the next day. The claim is framed with religious language and is directed at audiences in Pakistan and India, but no Asian Games result supports it. There is no confirmation of any such final or outcome.

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    Cummins says Australia have moved on from Sandpapergate as Rabada ruled out▼Cummins insists Australia have 'moved on' from Sandpapergate, South Africa's Rabada out https://www.nytimes.com/athleticMmastodonSportSports36 min ago

    Australia captain Pat Cummins says the team has 'moved on' from the Sandpapergate ball-tampering scandal ahead of their series against South Africa. His comments come as South Africa suffer a setback with fast bowler Kagiso Rabada ruled out. The remarks renew discussion of the 2018 tampering affair and its lingering shadow over Australia cricket, while Rabada's absence is a major blow to South Africa's attack.

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    NFL Week 5 slate features five Sunday games led by offseason additions●NFL Week 5 schedule rankings: The 5 Sunday games starring impact offseason additions https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76MmastodonSportFootball41 h ago

    The Athletic has ranked the NFL's Week 5 schedule, highlighting five Sunday matchups shaped by impact offseason additions. The slate includes Giants-Commanders and 49ers-Seahawks, with new signings and trade acquisitions expected to play central roles. The rankings are drawing attention as fans weigh which weekend games matter most heading into the week.

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    LIV Golf and PGA Tour rivalry: a timeline●LIV Golf League timeline: Key moments from breakaway circuit's history, rivalry with the PGA Tour and what happens next✉newsSportGolf5 min ago

    Sky Sports has published a timeline of the LIV Golf League, charting key moments in the Saudi-backed breakaway circuit's history since its 2022 launch, its rivalry with the PGA Tour and what could happen next. The feature looks back at player defections, suspensions, lawsuits and the framework agreement between the tours, while considering what the future holds for professional golf's split.

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    Trump Accounts Draw Attention as a Stock Investing Tool●# taxes # investing # personalfinance https://www. nytimes.com/2026/10/08/busines s/dealbook/trump-accounts-stocks.html?MmastodonBusinessPersonal Finance245 min ago

    The New York Times DealBook examines how Trump accounts, the new tax-advantaged investment accounts for children created under the 2025 tax law, can be used to invest in stocks. Kiplinger shared the piece with its personal finance readers, tagging it for taxes and investing audiences, as advisers and parents weigh how the accounts fit into long-term family saving strategies.

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    OpenAI's Revenue Surprise and Its Fallout●The Fallout From OpenAI's Revenue Surprise https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/business/dealbook/openai-revenue-safety.htMmastodonBusiness549 min ago

    OpenAI has posted revenue figures that exceeded expectations, and attention is now turning to the consequences. A New York Times DealBook piece examines the fallout, framing the financial surprise against questions of AI safety and the company's direction. Observers are weighing what stronger revenue means for the AI industry and OpenAI's safety commitments.

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    Bimbo Ademoye and Timini Egbuson star in new romance film●MY 30TH WEDDING. STARRING BIMBO ADEMOYE,TIMINI EGBUSON, 2026 LATEST ROMANCE MOVIE.▶youtubeCultureFilm19.0M16 h ago

    A new Nollywood romance film, 'My 30th Wedding', starring Bimbo Ademoye and Timini Egbuson, has been released and is drawing major attention. The 2026 production is being promoted as one of the latest romance titles from the Nigerian film scene, with audiences reacting strongly to the pairing of the two popular actors.

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    German table tennis legend Timo Boll is back in the conversation after the release of a surprising new world ranking, in which, for the first time since 2018, no Chinese player sits at the top of the list. The German table tennis community is calling it a historic shift, with fan forums comparing the new competitive landscape to the opening of a 'Game of Thrones'.

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    Rocket Report: Falcon 9 scrub and Vulcan's moment●Rocket Report: A rare Falcon 9 scrub; is it just about Vulcan's time to shine? https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/rocMmastodonScienceSpace41 h ago

    Ars Technica's latest Rocket Report covers a rare launch scrub for SpaceX's Falcon 9, an unusually reliable rocket that seldom misses a launch window, and asks whether United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket is now ready to take center stage. The report weighs Vulcan's progress against Falcon 9's stumble and what it means for competition in the launch market.

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    Baltimore Police Release Sketch of Sophie Lee Murder Suspect▼Baltimore police release sketch of suspect in murder of Sophie Lee✉newsWorldCrime56 min ago

    Baltimore police have released a composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Sophie Lee. Detectives are asking anyone who recognises the person depicted to come forward with information. The case has drawn wide attention as investigators appeal to the public for help identifying the suspect.

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    What Time Is The Traitors On Tonight●what time is traitors onGgoogleGB2K21 h ago

    Viewers in the UK are searching for the broadcast time of The Traitors, with attention focused on the Celebrity Traitors edition. Coverage has centred on Richard E. Grant, after commentary about his latest 'blunder' on the show prompted speculation that it confirmed his fate in the competition. The celebrity spin-off has drawn heavy audience interest, driving questions about when episodes air.

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    Nobel medicine winner left speechless after award news●Nobel Prize for medicine winner 'had a hard time speaking' after news▶youtubeHealthMedicine1.3M17 min ago

    The winner of this year's Nobel Prize in Medicine says they 'had a hard time speaking' after receiving the call announcing the award. The remark came during the traditional announcement and interview with journalists in Stockholm, capturing the shock and emotion that accompany the Nobel committee's early-morning call to laureates.

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    France's Long, Fervent History of Protest●France's Long, Fervent History of Protest https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/world/europe/france-protest-history.html #MmastodonWorld42 h ago

    The New York Times has published a feature tracing France's deep tradition of street protest, from the Revolution through modern labour upheavals. The piece frames the country's recurring waves of demonstrations as a defining feature of its political culture, arriving amid renewed unrest in France that has again drawn international attention.

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    Sravanth Aluru Talks Startup Ideas and AI Timing●Startup Ideas, Timing & AI: How To Build The Next Big Thing | Sravanth Aluru | FO572 Raj Shamani▶youtubeBusinessStartups310K44 min ago

    Indian entrepreneur Sravanth Aluru joined podcaster Raj Shamani for a wide-ranging conversation about spotting startup ideas, why timing matters, and how AI is changing what it takes to build a major company. Listeners are engaging heavily with his take on what separates the next big thing from the rest.

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    The Celebrity Traitors is airing a new episode tonight in the UK, and viewers are focused on Richard E. Grant after his latest misstep on the show. Coverage from outlets such as Good Housekeeping argues the blunder may have confirmed his fate in the competition, sparking debate among fans about who will be eliminated next.

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    iPhone and a $20 smart plug become a darkroom f-stop timer▼Show HN: I turned my iPhone and a $20 smart plug into an f-stop timerYhnCultureFilm851 min ago

    A developer has built a darkroom f-stop timer using an iPhone and a $20 smart plug, sharing it as an open project. The setup lets film photographers use f-stop timing for prints without buying dedicated darkroom hardware. Enthusiasts on Hacker News are discussing the hack, praising its low cost and simplicity compared with commercial enlarger timers.

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    Tyreek Hill admits threatening estranged wife in testimony▼In testimony, Tyreek Hill acknowledges threatening estranged wife, denies other allegations https://www.nytimes.com/athlMmastodonSportSports55 h ago

    NFL star Tyreek Hill, testifying in legal proceedings connected to his divorce, admitted to threatening his estranged wife while denying other allegations made against him. The admission adds to the scrutiny of the Miami Dolphins wide receiver, whose off-field conduct has repeatedly drawn league and public attention.

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    New write and space optimized storage engine released for MySQL●A new write and space optimized storage engine for MySQL is hereYhnScienceSpace6320 min ago

    TidesDB has announced a write and space optimized storage engine for MySQL, aimed at reducing write amplification and storage footprint for database workloads. The release is drawing attention among developers discussing database performance and storage efficiency, with the announcement ranking highly on Hacker News and sparking debate about how it compares to established engines like InnoDB.

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    Richard Garriott regains control of the Ultima series●Richard Garriott is officially regaining control of the Ultima seriesYhnCultureGaming371 h ago

    Richard Garriott, creator of the landmark Ultima role-playing series, is officially taking back control of the franchise he originally founded at Origin Systems. The news has drawn attention from long-time fans and industry watchers, many of whom see it as a possible sign of new Ultima projects after years in which the series sat largely dormant under Electronic Arts' ownership.

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    Bears' D'Andre Swift vowing rebound after 'egregious' fumble▼Bears' D'Andre Swift eager to bounce back after 'egregious' fumble https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7672419/2026/10/09/bMmastodonSportSports31 h ago

    Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift has called his recent fumble 'egregious' and says he is focused on bouncing back quickly. The mistake drew sharp attention from fans and analysts as the Bears look to steady their season, with Swift taking public accountability and promising a stronger showing in the team's next outing.

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    A detailed essay on qntm.org explores how time travel works in Braid, the 2008 puzzle platformer by Jonathan Blow, breaking down the game's rewind mechanics, time objects and level design. Readers on Hacker News are discussing the piece, revisiting the game's puzzle structure and its place among the most careful fictional treatments of time travel.

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    Artist releases HQ Tools plugin for Krita comic workflow●Oi, pessoal. Comecei um novo projeto de HQ, e depois de vasculhar soluções para que pudesse otimizar meu processo com oMmastodonTechnologySoftware44 h ago

    A Brazilian comics artist starting a new HQ (comic book) project says he built a plugin to optimise his Krita drawing workflow after searching for existing solutions. The toolkit, named HQ Tools, has been made freely available on GitHub for anyone working on comics in the open-source painting application. The release includes tooling aimed at streamlining his personal comic production process.

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    Live Gold and Crypto Market Analysis Draws Big Audience▼Gold & Crypto Analysis - Live || 02 Oct || Trade Time with Pranjal - Pranjal Singh▶youtubeBusinessCrypto189.3K43 min ago

    Analyst Pranjal Singh hosted a live market analysis session on 2 October focused on gold and cryptocurrency price movements. The broadcast, part of his Trade Time series, attracted strong engagement as viewers followed real-time commentary on where gold and crypto markets are heading amid current volatility.