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UNITED NATIONS, October 20 (IPS) - In 2025, unprecedented cuts to foreign aid and humanitarian funding have exacerbated global hunger crises, leaving millions without access to food or basic services. Funding shortfalls have forced aid agencies to scale back or suspend lifesaving programs in some of the world’s most food-insecure regions, particularly across the Global South—exacerbating already dire conditions caused...
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Joe Biden completes round of radiation therapy for prostate cancer
Daughter Ashley calls father, 82, ‘so damn brave’ after treatment at UPenn clinic for aggressive cancer formJoe Biden has finished a round of radiation therapy treatment, a spokeswoman for the former president confirmed to CBS News.The president originally reported a metastasized prostate cancer diagnosis in May, and announced he was receiving radiation therapy earlier in October. Biden’s May diagnosis labeled him as...
Australia news live: Ley says Rudd’s position not tenable despite Trump telling ambassador ‘all is forgiven’ after White House meeting
Penny Wong says Trump’s ‘I don’t like you either’ comment to Australia’s US ambassador ‘clearly tongue-in-cheek. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe foreign affairs minister was asked about Donald Trump’s remark that he didn’t like the Australian ambassador, Kevin Rudd, and “probably never will” during the White House meeting early this morning.Trump made the testy...
Diplomatic triumph or ‘capitulation’? Albanese found Donald Trump in a heavenly mood but the devil may be in the detail
Fresh from a tropical holiday, the Australian prime minister caught the US president at his effusive best‘I don’t like you either’: diplomats hold their breath as Trump chides Rudd over previous commentsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese was so pleased about his first meeting with Donald Trump, so chuffed with the...
This massive EcoFlow home backup system is $2,699 off, and comes with a free solar panel
As of Oct. 20, the EF Ecoflow Delta Pro 3 is on sale for $3,599, down from $6,298, at Amazon. That's a 43% discount and a $2,699 price cut.
Prince Andrew tried to hire ‘internet trolls’ to hassle Virginia Giuffre, book claims
Andrew hid behind Balmoral’s ‘guarded gates’ to escape court papers, accuser says in memoir Nobody’s GirlPrince Andrew’s team tried to hire “internet trolls to hassle” his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, while he hid behind the “well-guarded gates” of Balmoral Castle to avoid being served court papers, according to allegations in her posthumous memoir.Giuffre wrote of the 2022 confidential settlement of her sexual abuse...
Labour urged to rethink scrapping minimum wage youth rates amid ‘Neets’ rise
Thinktank fears 16- to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training could be ‘priced out’ of entry-level jobsLabour has been urged to break a manifesto pledge to scrap youth rates of the minimum wage amid a dramatic rise in the number of young people out of work and education.In a report sounding the alarm over a sharp increase in the number of 16- to 24-year-olds who are not in education, employment or...
Nearly half of UK garden space is paved over, RHS study finds
Homeowners urged to use more robust planting and permeable materials to help mitigate flood riskNearly half of the UK’s garden space is paved over, a new study has found.The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has conducted the largest ever audit of the UK’s gardens, and found that they are an untapped – and until now, mostly unmeasured – potential resource for nature. Continue reading...
Anti-malaria funding cuts could lead to ‘deadliest resurgence ever’, study warns
Expected reduction in contributions by wealthy countries likely to cost millions of lives and billions in lost growthSlashed contributions from wealthy countries to an anti-malaria fund could allow a resurgence of the disease, costing millions of lives and billions of pounds by the end of the decade, according to a new analysis.The fight against malaria faces new threats, including extreme weather and humanitarian...
Rachel Reeves set to launch ‘blitz on business bureaucracy’ to save firms £6bn
Chancellor to tell business leaders at government’s first regional investment summit she plans to ‘cut pointless admin’The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is poised to launch a renewed “blitz on business bureaucracy” ahead of next month’s budget to target savings for companies worth 6bn.With Labour under pressure to reboot the economy, Reeves is expected to tell business leaders in Birmingham for the government’s first...
50+ Windows keyboard shortcuts that effectively improved my work productivity
Keyboard shortcuts can supercharge your productivity - if you know what they are. Here are 55 essential shortcuts every Windows user should know.
Ninja Gaiden 4 Review: The Comeback Fans Have Been Waiting For
PlatinumGames and Team Ninja revive the franchise with pure adrenaline.
Review: ‘Ninja Gaiden 4’ is bloody action gaming at its finest
Ninja Gaiden 4 is bloody action gaming at its finest, says Mashable reviewer George Yang.
Kohler's Dekoda is $600 camera for your toilet
Home products company Kohler is launching a new Kohler Health division, and its first product is a $599 camera for your toilet. The item, dubbed Dekoda, is equipped with sensors that analyze whatever liquid or solid waste goes into the toilet bowl with "validated machine learning algorithms." The data, which can offer insights on hydration and gut health as well as detecting the presence of blood, then goes to Kohler...
X's handle marketplace will sell some 'rare' usernames for millions of dollars
X is finally following through on its long-rumored plans to sell old user handles, and some of the most sought-after usernames could fetch millions of dollars. The company shared more details about and opened a waitlist for its "handle marketplace," that will enable paying subscribers to request and buy "inactive" handles. According to the company, X will make two types of "inactive' handles available: "priority"...
A 57-inch Samsung curved gaming monitor is $800 off at Amazon
The 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $1,499.99, down from the standard price of $2,299.99. That's a 35% discount.
Senate vote fails again as shutdown becomes one of the longest in US history
Eleventh vote fails on 50-43 tally as Congress remains deadlocked on legislation after weekend No Kings protestsUS politics live – latest updatesOne of the longest government shutdowns in US history just got longer after the Senate again failed to pass a funding resolution after a majority of Democrats continued their pressure campaign after the No Kings nationwide weekend protests.The Senate vote fell for the 11th...
GOP leaders keep using AI deepfakes as political rebuttals
President Trump was called out by musician Kenny Loggins for sharing an AI video using his song. It's the latest AI slop shared by GOP leaders on social media.
AWS outage: Is Canvas down?
An update on the operability of Canvas, one of the most popular learning management systems.
You don't need Kafka: Building a message queue with Unix signals
Article URL: https://leandronsp.com/articles/you-dont-need-kafka-building-a-message-queue-with-only-two-unix-signals Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45650178 Points: 28 # Comments: 15
NSO permanently barred from targeting WhatsApp users with Pegasus spyware
Ruling holds that defeating end-to-end encryption in WhatsApp harms Meta's business.
One of my favorite portable power stations just dipped to a record-low price at Amazon
The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is on sale at Amazon for $397.99, down from the normal price of $799. That's a 50% discount.
I tested 15 cases for the Switch 2 and these are the best
You might find it kind of sad to put your hard-earned Switch 2 into a protective case. To me, it’s freeing. Using a case relieves me of the worry that it will accumulate tons of little scratches, or worse. I’ve tested several types of cases on the Nintendo Switch 2 since its June 2025 debut, […]
Snag Jackerys upgraded Explorer 1000 power station for $70 less at Amazon
As of Oct. 20, you can get the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 for $429, down from $499, at Amazon. That's a 14% discount.
Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kobo Clara Colour: Which e-reader should you buy?
We tested the Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Clara Colour to see which e-reader comes out on top. Both impress, but you can't beat Amazon’s Kindle.
Why did NASA’s chief just shake up the agency’s plans to land on the Moon?
"The president wants to make sure we beat the Chinese."
Construction begins on Trump’s $250m White House ballroom
Ex-congressman calls major renovation ‘utter desecration’ as demolition in East Wing reportedly under wayConstruction crews have started demolishing part of the East Wing of the White House to make way for Donald Trump’s planned ballroom, prompting widespread criticism on social media and beyond.One former lawmaker even called the renovation an “utter desecration”. Continue reading...
Today's Massive AWS Outage Explained, and Why It's Not Done With Us Just Yet
Did you have trouble getting to Reddit, Roblox, Ring and other sites? Here's what happened.
Apple will let users roll back the Liquid Glass look with new ‘tinted’ option
Apple is responding to user feedback on its new Liquid Glass design with a setting that lets users choose between Clear and Tinted appearances. Introduced in iOS 26.1 beta 4, the option gives users more control over interface opacity after complaints that Liquid Glass made some elements harder to read.
AWS outage update: What happened today and why
Amazon's AWS outage meant big problems for large swaths of the internet.
UK peace force for Ukraine would cost ‘well over £100m’, says defence secretary
John Healey says he has already brought forward millions in spending for swift deployment if ceasefire agreedThe cost of Britain’s contribution to a post-ceasefire stabilisation force for Ukraine would be “well over 100m”, the defence secretary, John Healey, has said after a speech in the City of London.Healey said he had already brought forward millions in spending so that a “multinational force Ukraine” led by the UK...
Starmer’s grooming gang inquiry left in turmoil after two survivors quit panel
Fiona Goddard and Ellie-Ann Reynolds criticise handling of national inquiry, which is yet to appoint a chair Keir Starmer’s national grooming gang inquiry has been left in turmoil after two survivors resigned from its oversight panel and accused the Home Office and Labour of “contempt” and “political interference” before it has appointed a chair.Ellie-Ann Reynolds and Fiona Goddard resigned on Monday from the inquiry’s...
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Oct. 21, #393
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 21, No. 393.
Top OpenAI, Google Brain researchers set off a $300M VC frenzy for their startup Periodic Labs
When Liam Fedus announced he was quitting OpenAI, VCs swarmed. One even wrote a love letter. Here's how Felicis' Peter Deng won the deal.
Trump nominee reportedly boasted of ‘Nazi streak’ in group chats
Special counsel nominee Paul Ingrassia also said holidays commemorating Black people should be ‘eviscerated’A Donald Trump nominee who is scheduled for a confirmation hearing this week told other Republicans he “has a Nazi streak” and that holidays commemorating Black people should be “eviscerated,” according to a report based on a private group chat.Trump nominated Paul Ingrassia to serve as special counsel of the...