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    A First-Person Account of a Ukrainian Hometown Being Destroyed▼Bomb by Bomb, the Slow Death of My Hometown in Ukraine✉newsWar1 h ago

    A New York Times opinion piece recounts, bomb by bomb, the gradual destruction of the author's hometown in Ukraine, describing how repeated Russian strikes have killed residents, emptied streets and eroded daily life. The essay puts a personal face on the war's slow attrition of Ukrainian cities, as fighting continues with no end in sight.

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    Finland's President Delivers Striking UN Address on World Disorder●Finland’s President Delivers Must-Watch UN Lecture to Understand Today’s World Disorder | AC1G▶youtubeWorld3.1M8 h ago

    Finland's President delivered a widely shared address at the United Nations, framing what he described as today's world disorder. The speech is being circulated as an essential explanation of the current global situation, drawing millions of engagements and commentary that it cuts through to explain the state of international politics.

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    Finnish President Stubb Warns of 'World Disorder' in UNGA Speech●Finland’s Stubb Explains the New World Disorder in One of UNGA’s Most Important Speeches | AC1G▶youtubeWorldUnited Nations3.0M16 h ago

    Finnish President Alexander Stubb delivered a widely discussed address at the United Nations General Assembly, arguing that the post-Cold War order has given way to a 'new world disorder'. In the speech he called on member states to strengthen multilateral institutions and reform the UN to confront conflicts, great-power rivalry and weakening international rules. The address is being described as one of the most significant of this year's gathering.

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    Finland's President Warns of World Disorder in UN Speech●FULL SPEECH: Finland’s President Delivers Defining Speech on World Disorder at UNGA | AC1G▶youtubeWorld3.0M21 h ago

    Finland's President addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, delivering a speech centred on what he called growing global disorder. The address, released in full, has drawn wide attention online, with viewers sharing his assessment of international instability and calls for stronger multilateral cooperation amid ongoing conflicts and strained relations between major powers.

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    Ollaya is a project being discussed on Hacker News, described as 'Ollama for open-source, Jev-style decision models'. The framing suggests a tool that makes decision-making models as easy to run locally as Ollama made large language models, though the single post title gives little detail. With 537 likes and a high rank, commenters appear interested in the analogy to Ollama, but the posts collected do not explain what the tool actually does or why it is generating attention.

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    Family urge people to be a 'mensch' like Melvin▼Be a 'mensch' like Melvin, urge family of synagogue terror attack victim✉newsWarTerrorism6 h ago

    The family of Melvin Cravitz, one of the victims killed in the terror attack at a synagogue in Manchester, is urging people to honour his memory by being a 'mensch' — a Yiddish word for a decent, honourable person. The appeal has resonated widely as communities reflect on the attack and his character.

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    Trump's economic boasts failing to sway voters before midterms▼As the US midterms approach, Trump’s boasts on the economy fall flat with voters✉newsBusinessEconomy17 h ago

    With US midterm elections approaching, Donald Trump's claims of economic success are reportedly not resonating with voters. The Guardian reports that his boasts about the economy are falling flat, suggesting that public perception of economic conditions may not match the administration's messaging ahead of a crucial electoral test.

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    A petrol station in Kiel, Germany, is reporting that fuel is being stolen from its forecourt every second day. The operator is struggling with repeat thefts amid high fuel prices, and the case has drawn attention to how often fuel theft occurs at German stations. Police are expected to look into the incidents, while locals debate how the thieves are operating and what the station can do to protect itself.

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    Fossil fuel industry influence linked to Trump's university research cuts, study finds●The Guardian: Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says https://MmastodonEnvironmentClimate1222 h ago

    A new study, reported by The Guardian, argues that decades of fossil fuel industry funding and influence at American universities helped pave the way for the Trump administration's current assault on university research, particularly climate science. The findings suggest corporate money shaped academic priorities and left institutions vulnerable to political attacks.

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    A video clip of computing pioneer Alan Kay is circulating on Hacker News, in which he discusses Claude Shannon, the mathematician who founded information theory. The snippet shown references Shannon's work on handling noisy communication channels, a foundational idea behind modern digital communication and computing. Commenters appear drawn to Kay's reflections on computing history and theory, though the full context of the discussion is limited to a single post with around 140 points and no visible thread detail.

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    Protester disrupts pro-data center event in Washington, D.C.●A protester storms a pro-data center party in Washington, D.C., warning the technology is "killing the world" before fli𝕏xUSTechnologyAI47716 h ago

    A protester stormed a pro-data center party in Washington, D.C., shouting that the technology is 'killing the world' and flipping off the crowd before attendees drowned her out with chants of 'USA!'. The clash reflects the escalating battle over the massive facilities powering America's AI boom, which critics blame for energy strain and environmental harm while supporters tout jobs and growth.

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    Roland Garros Airport on the French island of Réunion is cooling its terminal entirely with natural ventilation, skipping conventional air conditioning in a tropical climate. Engineers designed the building to channel sea breezes through the concourse, cutting energy use and emissions. The Guardian's feature has drawn interest from readers asking whether such passive cooling could work at larger airports elsewhere.

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    A new Wall Street Journal report examines the growing number of adult children choosing to cut off contact with their parents, a practice often described as family estrangement. The piece explores what is driving the separations, including disagreements over boundaries, politics and family dynamics, and the emotional toll on both generations as more families go years without speaking.

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    Lowell Unveils Garden of Peace at Fort Hill Park●WE REMEMBER THEM: City of Lowell Unveils Garden of Peace Atop Fort Hill Park✉newsLifeHome & Garden5 min ago

    The City of Lowell, Massachusetts, has unveiled the Garden of Peace at Fort Hill Park, dedicated under the banner 'We Remember Them.' The memorial garden honors loved ones, offering residents a reflective space at the park's highest point. City officials presented the new landmark as a lasting tribute, and the opening is drawing local attention to the park's newest addition.

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    French-American basketball star Tony Parker has spoken publicly about the death of his father, revealing that his father had been living with him for six months before dying suddenly, "overnight." In the interview, Parker describes the shock of losing his parent so abruptly. The account has drawn wide attention in France, with readers moved by the athlete's rare personal disclosure.

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    NFL Star Chris Johnson Opens Up About His ALS Diagnosis●NFL Star Chris Johnson on His Fight with ALS & If He Thinks Football Played a Role in His Diagnosis▶youtubeSportFootball1.6M20 h ago

    Former NFL running back Chris Johnson is speaking publicly about his battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and addressing whether his football career may have contributed to the diagnosis. His remarks are drawing widespread attention and sympathy, reigniting debate over possible links between contact sports and neurodegenerative disease.

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    Christians, Jews and Muslims worship the same God, post reminds●The same "God of Abraham" is worshipped by Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike. Many would do well to remember that. # rMmastodonWorldReligion191 h ago

    A widely shared post is reminding readers that Christians, Jews and Muslims all worship the same God of Abraham, and that many people would do well to remember this shared heritage. It frames forgetting this commonality as feeding xenophobia, and has drawn engagement from users weighing in on interfaith tolerance.

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    Beaverbrooks boss urges government to give businesses a break●Boss of Beaverbrooks urges government to give businesses 'a bit of a break' https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/seMmastodonBusinessRetail39 h ago

    The head of UK jewellery retailer Beaverbrooks has called on the government to ease pressures on companies, urging ministers to give businesses 'a bit of a break'. The comments, reported by the Guardian, reflect growing frustration in the retail sector over costs such as tax and wage obligations, with business leaders seeking relief in upcoming policy decisions.

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    Breakout adventure game Baphomets Fluch turns 30●30 Jahre „Baphomets Fluch“: Clowns und Helden Vor genau 30 Jahren schickte „Baphomets Fluch“ die Spieler auf die Spur eiMmastodonCultureEntertainment518 min ago

    Exactly 30 years ago, the German-published adventure game Baphomets Fluch (Broken Sword) sent players on a trail of an ancient conspiracy. The anniversary is being marked with retrospectives celebrating its clown motif, heroes and a legendary adventure world that still resonates with fans today.

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    Saccadic masking: your brain edits out each eye movement●Your visual cortex temporarily cuts video transmission during eye saccades—a phenomenon known as saccadic masking—so theMmastodonScience742 min ago

    Scientists explain that the visual cortex suppresses image transmission during rapid eye movements, a phenomenon called saccadic masking, which prevents the blur of moving eyes from being perceived. The brain fills in the gap, meaning humans do not experience raw reality but a predictive, edited stream of consciousness. Commenters are sharing the fact widely, calling it a striking example of how much our perception is constructed rather than directly recorded.

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    Green sea turtle spotted cruising off west O'ahu●Green Sea Turtle, aka Honu, cruising next to an outflow pipe in west O'ahu. Your # sealife # photooftheday Prints availaMmastodonEnvironment3035 min ago

    A photographer shared images of a green sea turtle, known in Hawaiian as the honu, swimming beside an outflow pipe along west O'ahu's coast. The pictures, offered as photo-of-the-day picks with prints for sale, are drawing warm attention from ocean and wildlife enthusiasts online, adding to the turtle's popularity as a beloved symbol of Hawaii's marine life.

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    Why some beloved breakfast foods can't be made at home●I feel like people who primarily cook their own foods don’t understand when I say I can’t just cook most of the foods IMmastodonLifeFood329 min ago

    A writer has sparked discussion by arguing that people who cook most of their own meals often don't grasp why others can't simply recreate the dishes they miss. Using Singaporean and Malaysian Chinese breakfast foods as an example, they note many rely on economies of scale and specialist vendors — a single stall perfecting one bowl, such as Hokkien noodles — rather than recipes reproducible in a home kitchen.

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    Nonbelievers finding meaning in spiritual practice●Unbeliever I do not believe in God or a higher power, but I still enjoy spiritual practices. I used to think this made mMmastodonWorldReligion55 h ago

    A self-described unbeliever writes that while he does not believe in God or any higher power, he continues to enjoy spiritual practices such as chanting. He once feared this made him a hypocrite, but found the rituals still bring him peace despite his materialist outlook. The piece touches on a familiar tension for secular people who still value ritual, meditation and community without faith.

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    Fiona Robertson's autumn landscape embroidery wins admirers online▼Autumn landscape embroidery by Fiona Robertson, UK textile artist 🍁🍂 https://www. fionarobertsonartworks.co.uk/a utumn.hMmastodonCultureArt39713 min ago

    Textile artist Fiona Robertson, based in the UK, is drawing attention for her embroidered depictions of autumn landscapes, which capture rolling countryside in rich seasonal colours. Her autumn collection is showcased on her website, and art lovers are sharing and praising the hand-stitched works as the season turns.

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    Book Review: 'American Hagwon,' by Min Jin Lee▼Book Review: ‘American Hagwon,’ by Min Jin Lee✉newsCultureBooks12 min ago

    Min Jin Lee's new book 'American Hagwon' is being reviewed in the New York Times. The title suggests an examination of Korean-style private cram schools, a theme resonant with the author's earlier work on Korean and Korean-American life, such as 'Pachinko'. Readers of literary fiction and coverage of education culture are taking note of the new release.

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    Toddler upset parent cannot predict the rain●My 3 year old is upset because I can't say when it's going to rain # parenting # cawxMmastodonLifeParenting184 min ago

    A parent shared that their three-year-old is upset because they cannot say exactly when it is going to rain, a small everyday moment that resonated with other parents online. The anecdote highlights how young children expect adults to have answers to everything, and how unpredictable weather makes even simple questions hard to answer.

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    Courgette cake praised as a way to use up garden gluts●Home improvement tip: courgette cake is amazing. It gives you all the smugness of eating a vegetable but none of the uglMmastodonLifeFood245 min ago

    A gardener with a surplus courgette crop says baking courgette cake is the perfect solution: it delivers the satisfaction of eating a vegetable without the tedium of endless plain courgette dinners. He credits his partner with making the cake, and his enthusiastic endorsement of the seasonal bake has resonated with others dealing with overflowing vegetable patches.

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    Secretive art collective unveils anti-Trump installations in D.C. and Greenland▼Secretive group’s latest anti-Trump artwork placed in D.C. — and Greenland✉newsCultureGaming15 h ago

    A secretive artist collective has installed new anti-Trump artwork in Washington, D.C., and in Greenland, according to the Washington Post. The dual locations are notable given the ongoing political tensions over U.S. interest in Greenland. The group has a history of anonymous political installations, and the Greenland placement is seen as a pointed commentary on Trump's past overtures toward the island.

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    A Parent's Honest Confession About the Part of Raising Kids They Can't Bear▼There’s One Part of Parenting I Just Can’t Bear. I Think I’m Screwing My Kids Up for Life.✉newsLifeParenting4 min ago

    A Slate advice column features a parent confessing that one particular aspect of parenting feels unbearable, and worrying that their struggles are permanently damaging their children. The piece reflects a wider, ongoing conversation about parental guilt, self-doubt and the fear that everyday failings leave lasting harm on kids.

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    Double rainbow spotted on the way to hospital lifts spirits●A double rainbow from yesterday that I saw on my way in to hospital🌈🌈 # rainbow # happiness # hope # healthMmastodonHealth1834 min ago

    A person heading in to hospital shared that they saw a double rainbow on their journey, describing it as a sign of happiness, hope and health. The small but warm moment has resonated with people online, many of whom welcome a bit of good cheer and optimism during a difficult personal time.

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    Monterey Cypress Trees, Cliffs and Surf at Point Lobos●“Monterey Cypress Trees, Cliffs and Surf” — Pacifc surf crashes against the base of cliffs with Monterey cypress trees.MmastodonEnvironmentOceans1735 min ago

    A photographer has shared new images of Point Lobos on California's Monterey coast, where Pacific surf crashes against cliffs lined with Monterey cypress trees. He describes a lifelong connection to the reserve, recalling visits dating back to early childhood after his family moved to the San Francisco Bay Area. The pictures highlight the dramatic meeting of ocean and coastline.

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    2028 Olympic torch relay to pass through all 50 states●2028 Olympic torch relay to travel through all 50 states https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.10tv .com/article/sports/olyMmastodonSportSports119 min ago

    Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games have announced that the torch relay will travel through all 50 US states before the opening ceremony. The nationwide route aims to bring the Games to communities far from Los Angeles, with local celebrations expected along the way as anticipation builds for the event.

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    Home cook serves dinner with tomatoes from windowsill garden▼Tonight's meal includes tomatoes and basil from the windowsill garden in the living room # Solarpunk # Gardening # FoodMmastodonLifeFood225 min ago

    A gardener reports that tonight's meal features tomatoes and basil grown in a windowsill garden kept in the living room, sharing the harvest under solarpunk, gardening and food topics. The post highlights how small indoor setups can supply fresh herbs and vegetables for everyday cooking, a practice resonating with people interested in sustainable, home-grown food.

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    'Control Resonant' called a fascinating but flawed experiment▼'Control Resonant' is a fascinating experiment, but not an entirely successful one✉newsCultureGaming2 h ago

    'Control Resonant', a new gaming release, is drawing mixed reviews from critics. Writing for Mashable, one reviewer described it as a fascinating experiment that is not entirely successful, suggesting the game takes bold creative risks that do not all pay off. The review is part of the early critical response shaping discussion around the title's launch.

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    Dermatologist builds 3D skin model with AI coding▼Show HN: I'm a dermatologist and I vibe coded a 3D biophysical skin modelYhnWorldHuman Rights842 min ago

    A dermatologist has launched an interactive 3D biophysical model of human skin, built largely through AI-assisted 'vibe coding' rather than traditional programming. The project, shared on Hacker News, lets users explore skin structure and properties in three dimensions and is drawing attention for showing how domain experts without software backgrounds can now build technical visualization tools themselves.

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    Writers reflect on the enduring appeal of 'Howl's Moving Castle'▼‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ is a movie for the heart only✉newsCultureFilm5 h ago

    Studio Ghibli's 2004 animated film 'Howl's Moving Castle' is being praised in a new retrospective piece that argues it is a movie 'for the heart only', emphasising emotion and beauty over strict plot logic. The article revisits the Hayao Miyazaki fantasy about Sophie, a young woman cursed with old age, and Howl, the wizard she encounters, and celebrates its romantic, emotional storytelling that continues to resonate with audiences two decades after release.

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    Critics say schools never teach how loans actually work●12 years of school. You learned: → Photosynthesis → Pythagoras → The water cycle → How to dissect a frog You were not taMmastodonBusinessFinance31 h ago

    Social media users are questioning why formal education covers topics like photosynthesis and geometry but never explains how bank loans and credit work in everyday adult life. The complaint, framed as a list contrasting school lessons with missing financial knowledge, is resonating widely as people share frustrations about entering adulthood unprepared for mortgages, interest rates and loan contracts.

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    New video essay examines Naughty Dog's design legacy●Resonance: Following In Naughty Dog's Footsteps (vid companion) # gaming # design # philosophy # cinematic # actionMmastodonCultureGaming27 h ago

    A gaming creator has released 'Resonance: Following In Naughty Dog's Footsteps', a video companion piece exploring the studio's influence on cinematic action game design and its philosophical approach to storytelling. The piece looks at how Naughty Dog's methods continue to shape the genre. Early engagement is small, with the essay circulating mainly among gaming and design enthusiasts.

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    A Writer Reflects on What Home Really Means▼When “Home” Is Complicated: A Reflection From the Book “Remember the Bees”✉newsCultureBooks12 min ago

    A reflection piece published by Minnesota Women's Press draws on the book "Remember the Bees" to explore how the idea of home can be complicated, especially for people whose sense of belonging is shaped by migration, memory or family history. The essay uses the book's imagery of bees and hives to consider where home truly lies, prompting readers to share their own experiences of belonging.

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    "Walking Men" is drawing attention as a featured item among readers interested in books. Little detail beyond the name is available, but the topic has quickly gathered engagement, with people sharing and discussing it online. What the work contains, who created it, and why it resonates are not yet clear from what has surfaced so far.