A quick look at trending tech discussions: nuclear reactor lasers, a DIY solution to doomscrolling using ESP32, and the importance of visual perception in video encoding. Read more...

This week in politics: proposed ban on leasehold flats, Rosmah Mansor's appeal delayed due to health, traders fined for incorrect Quran verses, and a victim testifies in an attempted murder trial. Read more...

A roundup of political news, including the end of the post-election honeymoon, a reinstated fine, a police search, and a discussion on education and institutional loyalty. Read more...

The Oscars are approaching, and the headlines are buzzing with controversy surrounding "Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón, Hollywood's cautious stance on politics, and Conan O'Brien's take on hosting. Plus, a remembrance of the legendary Gene Hackman. Read more...

Hacker News is buzzing with discussions about new tools like Ninjavis and a Kindle Scribe planner, alongside debates on extreme CPU utilization and Rackspace SMTP alternatives. Read more...

Andrew Tate departs Romania amid investigations, the US military updates its transgender policy, and Jeff Bezos overhauls the Washington Post, leading to a key editor's resignation. Read more...

A roundup of recent news including the death of Roman Madejowski, alarming road safety statistics in Poland, and a surprising social media post from a popular Jesuit. Read more...

A quick roundup of interesting tech projects and discussions, including using Bash scripts with LLMs, the cost of Go's panic/recover, and a new tool for syncing Postgres with Algolia/Elastic. Read more...

The EU Commission is planning to reduce bureaucracy and offer greater protection to companies, including a delay to the controversial Supply Chain Act. Read more...

A look at the contrasting political trends in Europe, from Spain's progressive policies and economic growth to Germany's far-right resurgence and debates over gender equality. Read more...

A look at Europe's political landscape, from the historic Yalta Conference and the dawn of the Cold War to modern-day negotiations and support for the European Union. Read more...

Charity markets in Hama ease Ramadan burdens, while France debates foreign imams. Ile-de-France introduces a single fare to counter political rivals, and Azerbaijan's VP marks the holy month. Read more...

A Tesla manager was reportedly fired after criticizing CEO Elon Musk's controversial social media post referencing Nazi leaders. The article also covers stock market activity for Box, Atos, Melexis and Nexus Infrastructure. Read more...

Velká Bystřice in the Czech Republic celebrates Carnival with traditional festivities, while the band Support Lesbiens releases a dramatic music video inspired by the Irish Sea. Plus, actor Marek Lambora reflects on fame. Read more...

This week's business news includes a look at the Vortex Genesis AI trading platform, job cuts at the Royal Academy of Arts, and a cannabis-infused bakery that avoided prison. Plus, a new serum from Charlotte Tilbury. Read more...

A look at historical visits between UK Prime Ministers and US Presidents, plus the current political climate with Starmer, Trump, and Zelenski. Read more...

From a new director at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts to the closure of the Sunbeam Theatre and the streaming success of Khalil Fong after his death, Hong Kong's arts scene is in flux. Read more...

Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Downing Street as reactions to a prior Trump meeting ignite political divisions in the US. A separate report details a Haitian migrant's controversial entry into the US. Read more...

A look at recent blog posts that primarily consist of links to Hacker News comment threads, covering topics from logos to Japanese pencils and historical predictions. Read more...

Former PM Ismail Sabri's questioning by the MACC is delayed due to health concerns. Meanwhile, a heated debate unfolds over EPF losses and potential withdrawals. Read more...