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Rhino horns made radioactive to foil traffickers in South African project
Isotopes can be detected at airports and borders even in large containers and are harmless to the animalsA South African university has launched an anti-poaching campaign to inject the horns of rhinoceroses with radioactive isotopes that it says are harmless for the animals but can be detected by customs agents.Under the collaborative project involving the University of the Witwatersrand, nuclear energy officials and...
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"No tax on tips" is an industry plant
Article URL: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/08/04/no-tax-on-tips-is-an-industry-plant Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44750563 Points: 30 # Comments: 25
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:βNo tax on tipsβ is an industry plant
Article URL: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/08/04/no-tax-on-tips-is-an-industry-plant Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44750563 Points: 41 # Comments: 38
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:State of emergency in New York City and New Jersey over rains and flash flooding
A powerful storm system is bringing torrential rain, with forecasters predicting possibility of at least 3in an hourA state of emergency has been declared in New York City and New Jersey as a powerful storm system hits the US east coast from New York to Washington DC, with dangerous torrential rainfall and flash flooding under way in the region.Forecasters had predicted intense rainfall, with rates possibly reaching up...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:CISA Releases Free Thorium Malware Analysis Tool
Thorium enhances cybersecurity teams' defense capabilities by seamlessly integrating commercial, open source, and custom tools used to analyze malware.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Microsoft catches Russian hackers targeting foreign embassies
End goal is the installation of a malicious TLS root certificate for use in intel gathering.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Hard-won vibe coding insights: Mailchimpβs 40% speed gain came with governance price
Intuit Mailchimp's experience with vibe coding reveals governance frameworks and tool selection strategies that enterprises can apply to avoid common AI coding pitfalls.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Why This SharpLink Whale Holds Millions in SBETβBut Not Ethereum
SharpLink Whale currently holds more than $3.2 million worth of SBET, but literally no Ethereumβhereβs why.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Apple has now sold 3 billion iPhones
The rate of iPhone sales growth has accelerated too. This uptick in sales might be temporary, though.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Apple says tariffs added $800M in costs last quarter, expects over $1B hit in Q4
As part of the ongoing Q3 2025 earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook gave an update on how the U.S. tariff war is affecting the companyβs business, and detailed what to expect during the next fiscal quarter if nothing changes. moreβ¦
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Coinbase Q2 results miss estimates, COIN falls 8% after hours
Coinbaseβs stock slid 8.4% after hours on July 31 as second-quarter results fell short of Wall Street expectations, before paring some losses into late trading. COIN closed at $377.76 and fell to $346.01 immediately after the release, and later recovered to about $354.77 as of press time. The exchange reported total revenue of $1.5 billion [β¦] The post Coinbase Q2 results miss estimates, COIN falls 8% after hours...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Coinbase Increases Bitcoin Holdings, Plans Tokenized Stocks In U.S.
The announcement comes amid the exchange posting a disappointing second-quarter with shares down more than 6% in post-market trading.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:The anti-abundance critique on housing is wrong
Article URL: https://www.derekthompson.org/p/the-anti-abundance-critique-on-housing Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44750416 Points: 61 # Comments: 84
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:YouTubeβs selfie collection, AI age checks are concerning, privacy experts say
Any YouTuber wrongly labeled a teen must provide an ID, credit card, or selfie.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin range chop continues, but a breakout is brewing
Bitcoinβs range expansion chose the downside, but data suggest the larger breakout is still brewing.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:SharePoint-ageddon attacks riddled with free Warlock ransomware - and thousands of services could be compromised
SharePoint vulnerability is now being exploited for ransomware, hitting US agencies and 400+ victims, exposing dangerous gaps in hybrid system security practices.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Apple plans to βsignificantlyβ grow AI investments, Cook says
Apple is open to M&A to accelerate its AI strategy, and says it's made seven acquisitions this year so far.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Pentagon orders removal of 1,350 national guard troops from Los Angeles
Sent by Trump administration to quash LA protests, remaining 250 guards will stay to protect federal assetsThe Pentagon will remove 1,350 national guard troops from Los Angeles originally sent to the state by the Trump administration to deal with protests over its immigration policies.Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, ordered the national guard members to leave this week. A remaining 250 troops will stay put to...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Tim Cook says Apple is βopen toβ AI acquisitions
Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company is βopenβ to mergers and acquisitions as it βsignificantlyβ increases its investment in AI, as reported by CNBC. Cookβs statements were made alongside the release of Appleβs third-quarter earnings results, which revealed that the iPhone maker raked in $94 billion between April and June, marking a 10 percent [β¦]
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:High Noon Recalls Alcoholic Drinks Mislabeled as Celsius. What to Do if You Were Impacted
This packaging label mishap could lead to unintentional alcohol consumption. Here's how to check if you bought these cans.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Apple accidentally helps promote Samsungβs new foldable (Update: Apple vindicated)
It has since become apparent that it was Weibo at fault, rather than Apple.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Googleβs Pixel Tablet is $190 off for a limited time
During the most recent Prime Day, the Google Pixel Tablet with Wi-Fi and 256GB of storage briefly dropped to just $309 ($190 off) β but the deal disappeared in a matter of hours. Fast forward to today, and the deal is back, but this time itβs available at Best Buy. Unfortunately, the discount is for [β¦]
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:HubSpot: 69% of VC-Backed Startups Have a Dedicated AI Team or AI Lead
So the #1 issue I see across the start-ups I work with in AI for sales and marketing: they arenβt putting in the time. They arenβt training their apps for up to 30 days straight before going live. And they arenβt doing QA and reviewing outputs every single day. Across our core 4 AIs at... Continue Reading
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Horrifyingly Huge New Stick Insect Discovered Exactly Where You Think
Wildlife experts in Australia have discovered a new giant stick insect, and itβs the largest, heaviest insect ever found in the region.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Reddit wants to be a search engine now
Reddit knows that it has valuable data from actual people β itβs already reached deals with big AI companies like OpenAI and Google to share its data with them. But Reddit is also investing in improving its own search capabilities, and in its latest note to investors, CEO Steve Huffman says that the company is [β¦]
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Iconiqβs Will Griffith explains how his firm celebrated Figmaβs IPO and why investors sold shares
Will Griffith is a seed investor in Figma. Investors didn't want to sell millions of shares. He explains why they did it anyway.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Far-right extremists using games platforms to radicalise teenagers, report warns
Parents advised to be vigilant over summer holidays to risk of offenders using in-game live chats to target their childrenFar-right extremists are using livestream gaming platforms to target and radicalise teenage players, a report has warned.The new research, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, reveals how a range of extremist groups and individuals use platforms that allow users to chat and livestream...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:I'll Never Go Camping Without This Backpack That Can Charge My Phone 18 Times
Hereβs how I kept my favorite electronics fully charged, even in the heart of the wilderness.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Tim Cook: Apple is βsignificantly growingβ AI spend, M&A could accelerate roadmap
Today Apple reported its quarterly earnings, far exceeding Wall Street expectations with a huge 10% YoY revenue increase. Apple CEO Tim Cook also signaled strong AI ambitions for the company in quotes made to CNBC. moreβ¦
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:REX Sharesβ Solana ETF to payout over over $600k in first staking-based dividend on Aug 1
REX Shares announced in a July 31 post that its REX-Osprey SOL + Staking ETF (SSK) will make its first monthly distribution on Aug. 1, paying $0.12169 per share and passing through 100% of staking rewards. With 5,075,000 shares outstanding, the inaugural payout totals approximately $618,000. The issuer described the event as the first time [β¦] The post REX Sharesβ Solana ETF to payout over over $600k in first...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Apple TV+ Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical does something Iβve never seen in a Peanuts animated special, and even the trailer gave me chills
The Peanuts are returning to Apple TV+ in one of their first animated musicals in decades, and the trailer is already giving us all the feels.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Gen Z Falls for Scams 2x More Than Older Generations
Forget gullible old people β Gen Z is the most at-risk age group on the Web. Older folks might want to ignore it, but employers are likely to feel the brunt.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Strategy Looking to Raise $4.2B Via Preferred Stock to Stack More Bitcoin
The offering comes just days after closing on the sale of $2.5 billion of STRC preferred shares.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:How to Join the Battlefield 6 Open Beta: Early Access Sign Up and Weekend Dates
The next Battlefield game is getting a public beta next weekend. Tune into your favorite streamer to get into it.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:This $599 Asus Zenbook OLED is seriously the best Windows laptop deal right now
The Asus Zenbook A14 is one of our favorite laptops of 2025, with a gorgeous OLED display, long-lasting battery, and lightweight form factor. Now, it's $400 off.
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