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Young Africans Priced Out of Cities as Urban Housing Crisis Deepens
ABUJA, May 15 (IPS) - After graduating in 2019, Jeremiah Achimugu left Sokoto State in northwestern Nigeria for Abuja, the nationโs capital, in search of better opportunities. But life in the city brought unexpected challenges, especially the high cost of housing.Read the full story, โYoung Africans Priced Out of Cities as Urban Housing Crisis Deepensโ, on globalissues.org
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Show HN: Min.js style compression of tech docs for LLM context
Article URL: https://github.com/marv1nnnnn/llm-min.txt Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43994987 Points: 149 # Comments: 40
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:HBO Max is brutally roasting itself on X
HBO Max has been roasting itself over its recent name change on X.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:A foldable screen laptop to rival the ThinkPad X1 Fold is set to launch soon
Huawei has teased its next laptop with a foldable screen, set to take on contenders like the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Show HN: Real-Time Gaussian Splatting
LiveSplat is a system for turning RGBD camera streams into Gaussian splat scenes in real-time. The system works by passing all the RGBD frames into a feed forward neural net that outputs the current scene as Gaussian splats. These splats are then rendered in real-time. I've put together a demo video at the link above. Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43994827 Points: 120 # Comments: 44
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Trump says he has a โlittle problemโ with Tim Cook over Appleโs India production
President rebukes tech firm after reports it will switch assembly of iPhones for US market from China to IndiaDonald Trump has admonished Apple and its chief executive over the tech firmโs reported plans to source production of US-bound iPhones from India.The US president said he had a โlittle problemโ with Appleโs Tim Cook, after reports that the company is planning to switch assembly of handsets for the US market...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Appleโs CarPlay Ultra finally arrives, but itโs exclusive to Aston Martins right now
The next generation of Appleโs CarPlay interface is finally here, available exclusively for Aston Martin drivers in the US and Canada initially. Over the next few weeks, existing Aston Martin vehicles equipped with the automakerโs latest infotainment system will be able to access CarPlay Ultra through a software update, while anyone ordering a new Aston Martin from today will have it pre-installed. Youโll also need an...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Why are we obsessed with body counts again?
Body counts, or the number of people you've had sex with, are gaining traction on TikTok and social media.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Motorola Razr Ultra and Razr (2025) Review: Gorgeous Folding Phones
These refined Razrs are still the best folding flip phones around.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:The EPA is rolling back Biden-era clean water rules
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed that it's making some big changes to the first nationwide drinking water standard set by the Biden administration. Last year, the agency had finalized the standard, which aims to regulate the presence of "forever chemicals" called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water across the country. There are thousands of different types of...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Motorola Razr and Razr Ultra (2025) review: Cool as hell, but too much AI
The new Razrs are sleek, capable, and overflowing with AI features.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:One year of Peacock Premium is on sale for only $25
Another great streaming deal has hit the internet: one year of Peacock Premium is only $25 right now. Just use the code SPRINGSAVINGS at checkout to get $55 off the standard annual price of the Premium plan. Just note that this tier does include ads, and the deal runs through May 30. Peacock is a decent platform and made our list of the best streaming services. It doesn't get the attention of Netflix or Disney+, but...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:The LA Olympics optimistically names an official 'Air Taxi Partner'
Archer has been selected as the official air taxi provider for the 2028 LA Olympic and Paralympic Games. If everything falls into place (a very big "if"), the company's Midnight eVTOL aircraft will transport VIPs, fans and stakeholders to and from key venues, while also providing support for emergency services and security, Archer wrote in a press release. Archer is one of the more serious players in the fledgling air...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:17 Best Electric Bikes (2025): Hauling, Commuting, Mountain Biking
We tested the best electric bikes in every category: commuting, mountain biking, foldable, cruisers, and more.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Diplomat makes history as first refugee to become a UK high commissioner
Kanbar Hossein-Bor, who says his mother once feared he โmight not be British enoughโ, lands Fiji postโIn her mind this was a bastion of the establishment, she was a little worried of rejection,โ Kanbar Hossein-Bor said of his motherโs reaction, two decades ago, to the news he was applying to work in the UK Foreign Office.This week, the fear that โhe might not be British enoughโ was proved wrong, when Hossein-Bor was...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Mask Off โ Recapping the 2025 World Bank Land Conference
OAKLAND, California, USA, May 15 (IPS) - Last week, at its annual Land Conference in Washington D.C., (May 5-8), the World Bank showed allegiance to the new US administration by dropping the pretense of promoting land reform for climate action and confirming that its land agenda is about boosting corporate profits.Read the full story, โMask Off โ Recapping the 2025 World Bank Land Conferenceโ, on globalissues.org
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Spies hack high-value mail servers using an exploit from yesteryear
Attacks spilled contacts and emails from targeted accounts.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 15, 2025
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 15, 2025
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1426 on May 15 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:11 Best Bed Frames (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Get that box spring off the floor with these WIRED-tested frames.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Save $700 on the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max portable power station at Amazon
As of May 15, the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max is on sale at Amazon for $999. It's usually listed for $1,699, so you're getting 41% off.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:How to turn your old iPhone into an alarm clock
Getting a new phone might leave you wondering what to do with your old one. Trading it in, particularly for credit towards your new handset, is ideal and could make a future refurbished shopper happy. But if the trade-in value isnโt worthwhile to you and youโve been wondering what else your retired pocket computer can do, we have a few ideas. One suggestion is to turn it into a dedicated alarm clock. Yes, you can...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:The Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500 is marked down by over $300 right now at Amazon
As of May 15, the Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500 is on sale at Amazon for $469. It's usually listed for $799, so you're getting 41% off.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Trump to Tim Cook: I dont want you building iPhones in India
Apple is moving a big chunk of its iPhone production to India, but Donald Trump isn't too happy about it.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Save over $50 on a 12-month subscription to Peacock with this handy coupon code
The best deal on Peacock. Get a 12-month subscription to Peacock for $24.99 with this voucher code.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:The Daily Show mocks RFK Jr. for swimming in a sewage-infested creek
"The Daily Show" host Jordan Klepper has mocked RFK Jr. for swimming in a sewage-infested creek with his grandchildren.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Save $200 on this Jackery portable power station bundle with a helpful Amazon coupon
As of May 15, the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 and Explorer 100 Plus Mini Power Station is on sale at Amazon for $1,399.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Apple Maps now makes it easier to find fancy restaurants
Apple Maps is adding restaurant reviews and ratings from experts, including those from Michelin Guide.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Always losing your stuff? Save $19 on this 4-pack of Apple AirTags.
Save 19% on a four-pack Apple AirTag bundle at Amazon.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:My favorite iPad is over $100 off at Amazon. Heres why I love it.
Save 26% on the Apple iPad 10th Gen at Amazon.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:The Shark NeverChange Compact Pro air purifier has a long-lasting filter and is whisper quiet
The Shark NeverChange Compact Pro air purifier is an adorable and effective model that's worth the premium price.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Charli XCX brings the house down in Overcompensating
Singer and "brat" mastermind Charli XCX plays herself in "Overcompensating," and the result is unhinged and hilarious.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:See in the dark with these digital night vision binoculars, now $120
Get a fresh perspective with these Double Barrel 720p Digital Night Vision Binoculars, now just $119.99 (reg. $297.99).
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Overcompensating review: Benito Skinners college comedy is a raunchy, thoughtful laugh riot
Benito Skinner created and stars in "Overcompensating," about a closeted college student trying to fit in. Stream it now on Prime Video.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Duster review: J.J. Abrams 70s crime thriller is so fun it should be illegal
"Duster," starring Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson, follows a getaway driver and FBI agent's attempts to take down a crime syndicate.
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