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    Trump suggests US, Iran could work together on nuclear cleanup▼Trump suggests US, Iran could work together to remove 'nuclear dust'✉newsWarNuclear2 d ago

    Donald Trump has suggested the United States and Iran could cooperate to remove what he called 'nuclear dust', remarks that point to a possible avenue of cooperation between the two countries after recent tensions over Iran's nuclear programme. The comments are drawing attention as observers assess whether they signal a shift toward diplomacy or remain largely rhetorical.

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    Trump says no interest in Kennedy Center overhaul after court ruling▼Trump says 'no interest' in Kennedy Center overhaul after judge orders his name removed✉newsWorldLaw & Courts5 h ago

    A judge has ordered President Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center, ruling against the rebranding of the Washington venue. Trump responded that he has 'no interest' in pursuing changes to the building following the decision. The dispute centers on Trump's earlier move to attach his name to the institution, a step a court has now blocked, prompting his remarks downplaying any further effort.

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    Virginia Democrats take redistricting fight to Supreme Court▼Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to override state court on nixing redistricting plan✉newsWorldLaw & Courts4 h ago

    Virginia Democrats have asked the US Supreme Court to step in after a state court rejected their redistricting plan, seeking to override the state ruling. The dispute centers on the drawing of the state's legislative district maps, with Democrats hoping the justices will revive their favored boundaries ahead of upcoming elections. The case adds to the ongoing national battles over redistricting and political mapmaking.

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    Trump lifts sanctions as Russia resumes diesel sales▼celebrating after tough negotiations Trump removes sanctions, Russia sells diesel𝕏xRU5.1K8 h ago

    Reports claim that after difficult negotiations, Donald Trump has removed sanctions, allowing Russia to sell diesel again. Russian-language social media users are celebrating the development, framing it as a win from the talks. Details about which sanctions were lifted and under what conditions have not been confirmed in the available discussion.

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    DOJ appeals ruling blocking removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center▼DOJ appeals Kennedy Center ruling ahead of deadline to remove Trump’s name✉newsWorldLaw & Courts5 d ago

    The Justice Department has filed an appeal of a ruling concerning the Kennedy Center, acting ahead of a deadline to remove President Trump's name from the institution. The move keeps the legal fight over the venue's name alive while the clock runs down on the removal deadline. Details of the underlying ruling and its broader implications remain limited in early reporting.

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    China's elderly hire 'temporary children' in $7.4 billion market●JUST IN: China's elderly are hiring "temporary children" to visit them, deliver meals, and provide emotional support, cr𝕏xCN49619 h ago

    Ageing Chinese people are increasingly paying hired companions, dubbed 'temporary children', to visit them, deliver meals and offer emotional support. The practice has grown into a companionship industry worth an estimated $7.4 billion. Observers link it to China's rapidly ageing population, shrinking family sizes and children who live far away or are too busy to care for aging parents.

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    Large pro-Palestine march fills the streets of Rome●This is Rome, Italy - a massive pro-Palestine demonstration. They claim to be for human rights, but you will never hear𝕏xIT2.8K20 h ago

    A massive pro-Palestine demonstration has taken place in Rome, Italy, drawing thousands of marchers calling for action on Gaza and Palestinian rights. The march is drawing criticism as well: critics argue the crowd condemns Israel's actions while staying silent about Hamas, questioning whether the protests are genuinely about human rights. Supporters counter that the demonstrations are humanitarian, urging an end to the war and the suffering of civilians in Gaza.

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    Singapore stakes its role in AI-driven memory chip packaging▼The AI boom has made memory chips the star of the show; Singapore stakes its role in advanced packaging✉newsTechnologySemiconductors5 d ago

    Singapore is positioning itself in advanced chip packaging, a field gaining importance as the AI boom turns memory chips into one of the industry's most in-demand components. The push, highlighted by the Singapore Economic Development Board, reflects how countries with strong electronics sectors are seeking a foothold in the semiconductor supply chain beyond chip design and fabrication.

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    Developer says GitHub won't remove cracked software copies●Tell HN: GitHub refuses to remove cracked copies of my software after a monthYhnWarMiddle East5791 d ago

    A developer says GitHub has refused for a month to take down cracked copies of his software, despite his takedown requests. The complaint, shared with the Hacker News community, has drawn significant attention and reignited debate over how effectively the platform handles piracy reports and protects small independent software makers.

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    Chelsea Thrash Bournemouth 5-1 in Premier League Rout●Chelsea 5-1 Bournemouth | HIGHLIGHTS | Premier League 2026/27▶youtubeSportSoccer3.4M30 min ago

    Chelsea beat Bournemouth 5-1 in a Premier League match, and the highlight reel is drawing heavy attention worldwide. The dominant scoreline has fans discussing Chelsea's attacking form this season and Bournemouth's defensive struggles. Supporters and pundits are sharing reactions, goals and talking points from the one-sided London display across social media.

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    Spanish police clash with left-wing demonstrators●Spanish police openly attack left-wing demonstrators𝕏xES67 h ago

    Reports and clips circulating online allege that Spanish police used force against left-wing demonstrators in Spain. The accounts, shared widely on social media, describe officers openly attacking protesters, and the incident is drawing strong reactions and debate over police conduct and the right to protest.

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    Civil servant accused of juggling five Government jobs for £350,000▼NEW: A civil servant allegedly used remote working and sick notes to juggle five Government jobs earning almost £350,000𝕏xGB12.2K12 h ago

    Civil servant Kashim Chowdhury allegedly held five Government jobs at once, earning almost £350,000 while using remote working and sick notes to juggle the roles. His contracts reportedly totalled 183 hours a week, more than the 168 hours that exist, raising questions about how the arrangements went undetected and prompting calls for scrutiny of Whitehall hiring checks.

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    Catalan Comuns attack Rufián over pact with Podemos●JALEO IN JUDEA !! THE DISSIDENT HAS SUNG !! "Los Comuns attack Rufián after his pact with Podemos"𝕏xCN39321 min ago

    Gabriel Rufián, the ERC lawmaker and spokesperson in the Spanish Congress, is facing criticism from Los Comuns, the Catalan left-wing coalition, after striking a pact with Podemos. The deal has sparked internal recriminations on the Spanish left, with the Comuns openly attacking Rufián for the agreement, prompting heated reactions and mockery among observers of Spanish politics.

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    Residents report possible earthquake in Murcia, Spain●Did anyone feel the earthquake? #earthquake #terremoto #Murcia #Spain𝕏xES151 h ago

    People in the Murcia region of Spain are asking whether an earthquake has just been felt, sharing the question widely with reports of shaking. No official confirmation of magnitude or damage has circulated yet. Murcia is one of Spain's most seismically active areas, so tremors there draw immediate attention from residents.

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    Italy demolishes large section of Tevere Viaduct near Viterbo●Italy just leveled a massive section of the Tevere Viaduct near Viterbo/Orte in a high-precision controlled demolition,𝕏xIT71 d ago

    A controlled demolition brought down 13 of the Tevere Viaduct's 33 spans near Viterbo and Orte in Italy, with the structure coming down in seconds. The high-precision operation drew wide attention online, where footage of the viaduct collapsing was widely shared and discussed, highlighting the scale of infrastructure demolition work underway in the country.

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    OpenAI's Codex CLI installs self-updating background daemon●Codex CLI installs a persistent, self-updating background daemon by defaultYhnWarTerrorism6051 h ago

    OpenAI's Codex CLI is reportedly installing a persistent, self-updating background daemon by default when set up on a user's machine, without an obvious opt-in. Discussion on Hacker News centres on the security and privacy implications, with users questioning why a developer tool needs to run continuously and update itself in the background, and comparing the behaviour to adware-style install practices.

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    Masked protesters wave red flags in Madrid housing demonstrations●Masked protesters wave red flags as riot police attempt to control demonstrations in Madrid, Spain. Red flags are common𝕏xES231 h ago

    Demonstrations have broken out in Madrid, Spain, with masked protesters waving red flags as riot police attempt to control the crowds. The protests come amid growing anger over Spain's housing crisis, and the red flags are commonly associated with socialist and communist movements. Left-wing and socialist groups are reported to be involved, and the clashes with police have drawn attention online.

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    A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Tambolaka in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara, while Panama is speeding up delivery of aid to areas hit by quakes that left thousands displaced, with US assistance arriving. In Venezuela, the UN refugee agency warns that thousands of people affected by earthquakes still have no permanent housing, as victims were remembered 100 days on. A new study also links solar and lunar gravity to slow earthquakes.

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    Sweden's Social Democrats have lost their hold on power in Ljusnarsberg municipality, according to Sveriges Radio. The party, long dominant in Swedish local politics, appears to have been ousted from control of the small Bergslagen municipality. The news is drawing attention as Swedes follow shifts in local government and what they signal for the party's standing.

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    Democrats clash over high tax rates and exemptions●Sane # Democrats know a high # tax RATE actually STIMULATES the # economy by granting EXEMPTIONS in exchange for Raises,MmastodonBusinessEconomy910 h ago

    A Democratic commentator argues that high tax rates stimulate the economy because they allow governments to grant exemptions in exchange for wage increases, job creation and investment, while unconditional tax cuts have proven an economic failure. The post criticises California Governor Gavin Newsom for allegedly not understanding this, calling him unqualified as a result.

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    Researcher reports $90,000 remote code execution bug in Google●I Found a $90k Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in GoogleYhnTechnologyCybersecurity2373 min ago

    Security researcher Simon Koeck has published a write-up describing a remote code execution vulnerability he found in Google's developer site, reportedly earning a $90,000 bounty through Google's bug bounty programme. The flaw involved Flask session pickle deserialization, a technique that can let attackers run arbitrary code on a server. The detailed technical write-up is drawing attention in the security community.

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    New CRAM method dramatically speeds up compressed memory reads●New CRAM method offers giant boost to compressed memory readsYhnWorldUS Politics595 min ago

    A new Linux technique called CRAM compresses memory in RAM and claims up to 452x faster compressed memory reads compared with existing approaches. The method could let systems fit more data in memory while keeping performance high, an attractive prospect as RAM costs rise. Developers and performance enthusiasts are debating the benchmarks and where it might be useful.

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    A new fan-made Pokémon ROM hack called Daily Red is getting attention. The mod gives players random Pokémon and challenges them to defeat the trainer Red once every day, turning the classic final boss battle into a recurring daily ritual. Retro gaming sites have highlighted it as a novel way to add daily replay value to a classic Pokémon game.

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    Eva Vlaardingerbroek Warns of 'Demographic Replacement' in Europe●Eva Vlaardingerbroek Warns of ‘Demographic Replacement’ in Europe▶youtubeWorldEU Politics1.3M3 min ago

    Dutch political commentator Eva Vlaardingerbroek is drawing wide attention after warning that Europe faces 'demographic replacement', repeating a claim central to the 'great replacement' theory that immigration is displacing native European populations. Her remarks have circulated widely online, drawing both support from right-wing audiences and criticism from those who say the theory is a conspiracy narrative. The comments feed into ongoing European debates over immigration and identity politics.

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    Gardener brings lemon tree indoors for record five-lemon harvest●The lemon tree has been moved indoors and the lemons started turning yellow. Record crop this year, a total of 5 mediumMmastodonLifeHome & Garden4812 h ago

    A gardener in Minnesota reports moving a potted lemon tree indoors for the winter, with the fruit beginning to ripen. The harvest totals five medium-sized lemons, described as a record crop for the plant. The lighthearted update about a modest home harvest is drawing warm, amused reactions from fellow houseplant and gardening enthusiasts.

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    Feds used fake cell towers to track Don Lemon's producer●Feds got warrants to use fake cell towers to hunt down Don Lemon's producerYhnWar1921 h ago

    Federal agents obtained warrants to use stingrays—fake cell towers that track phone locations—to locate a producer working with journalist Don Lemon. The report raises concerns about surveillance powers being used against members of the press and their associates, and the legal processes that authorized it.

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    Around 600 people took part in a so-called 'Prüf-Demo' against right-wing extremism in Bremen, according to regional outlet buten un binnen. The demonstration coincided with celebrations for the Day of German Unity, when public transport in the city was free and various events marked the national holiday. Local media also highlighted residents using the occasion to send a signal for democracy and against extremism.

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    Several weak earthquakes, magnitudes around 1.9 to 2.1, struck south of Granada in Andalusia, Spain. No damage has been reported. Attention has turned to the city's seismic risk, with the University of Granada studying whether the city would be prepared for a stronger quake. The region sits in one of Spain's most seismically active zones.

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    A Democratic congresswoman who was the target of searches by US immigration authorities, ICE, has publicly declared she will not be silenced. The story, reported by CNN Brasil, is drawing attention in Brazil, where interest in the US Democratic Party and the Trump administration's hardline immigration enforcement remains high, with the congresswoman's defiant response fuelling debate.

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    Starlink Launches Remote Internet Pilot in Vietnam●Starlink Pilots Remote Internet in Vietnam Amid India Security Debates𝕏xSE23K13 h ago

    Starlink has begun piloting its satellite internet service in remote parts of Vietnam, a step toward expanding connectivity in areas poorly served by terrestrial networks. At the same time, the company's operations in India remain under scrutiny, with officials there still debating security and regulatory conditions for allowing the service to enter the market.

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    DC Tree Removal Court Case Draws Attention▼DC tree removal court case🦋bluesky6.1K11 h ago

    A court case in Washington, DC concerning tree removal is drawing public attention. The dispute reportedly involves legal challenges over the cutting down of trees in the district, raising questions about local environmental protections and city authority. Observers are debating the balance between development interests and the preservation of DC's urban tree canopy.

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    Two earthquakes are drawing attention: a strong quake shook Panama, swaying skyscrapers in the capital as water cascaded from a rooftop swimming pool, while in Italy a magnitude 2.8 tremor struck near Bacoli in the Campi Flegrei volcanic area, a zone closely watched for seismic activity. No major damage is reported so far in either event.

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    Panama removed from EU tax blacklist, Mulino confirms▼Mulino confirms his administration's achievement: Panama removed from the European Union's tax bl...▶youtubeWorldEU Politics2.3M3 min ago

    Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino confirmed that Panama has been removed from the European Union's list of tax havens, presenting it as an achievement of his administration. The delisting ends years in which Panama was flagged as a non-cooperative jurisdiction for tax purposes, a designation that had weighed on the country's international financial reputation since the Panama Files era.

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    Classic PC demoscene demos now run natively in browsers●Classic PC demoscene productions running natively in the browserYhnHealthFitness15530 min ago

    Classic PC demoscene productions can now run natively in the web browser, without plugins or native installs, via a new web port. The project recompiles old demoscene executables for the browser, letting people revisit landmark demos from the 1990s PC scene directly online. Tech audiences are sharing the link and debating how well the recompilation approach preserves the original demos.

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    Andrew Bolt breaks with Trump, stunning Australian right●Conservative right-wing commentator Andrew Bolt turns on Trump # America # ausnews # bolt # cpac # diplomacy # democracyMmastodonWorldDiplomacy35 h ago

    Prominent Australian conservative commentator Andrew Bolt has publicly turned on Donald Trump, marking a rare break between the longtime right-wing voice and the US president. The split is drawing attention in Australian media circles, with discussion touching on Trump's handling of Iran, Israel and the Middle East, tariffs, and the broader direction of the MAGA movement and the Republican Party.

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    Critical Authentication Bypass Reported in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN●(cyberunit.com) Critical Ivanti Connect Secure VPN Vulnerability (CVE-2026-104935): Authentication Bypass Enables RemoteMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity25 h ago

    Security researchers are warning organizations to patch Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances immediately after disclosure of CVE-2026-104935, a critical authentication bypass flaw. The vulnerability is said to allow remote attackers to execute commands and steal credentials without valid authentication. Security commentators are urging rapid patching, reflecting Ivanti's history of heavily exploited VPN vulnerabilities.

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    Raphaël Glucksmann floured after winning French social-democratic primary▼VIDEO - Raphaël #Glucksmann has just been #floured after his victory in the social-democratic primary.𝕏xFR5.1K2 d ago

    Raphaël Glucksmann was hit with flour by a protester shortly after his victory in the French social-democratic primary. Footage of the incident spread rapidly on social media, drawing reactions about the security of political candidates in France and the increasingly hostile climate facing politicians at public events.

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    Protesters have halted the removal of a lane on Bloor, according to the headline making the rounds. The item offers no further details on who organised the protest, what kind of lane is affected, or which authorities were involved. Bloor is best known as a major Toronto street where bike lane changes have been politically contentious.

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    French high school students block schools in new day of protests●Coming live from the student protests in France: https://www. lemonde.fr/societe/live/2026/1 0/13/en-direct-mouvement-lyMmastodonLifeEducation121 d ago

    High school students across France, from Guingamp to Paris, are blocking schools in a new day of mobilisation. Le Monde is running live coverage of the lycée movement as demonstrators target establishments in multiple cities. The protests are part of ongoing student action, with further blockades reported as the mobilisation continues across the country.

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    Artist shares Vulpix squeeze sketch to warm reception●*squeeze* # pokemon # pokemonocs # pokemonoc # vulpix # alolanvulpix # nachan # nachan_elise # nachan_sarah # kemono # fMmastodonCultureArt712 h ago

    An artist known as pale_nachan has posted a new digital sketch of a squeezing Vulpix, tagging it as an original character alongside their cast including Elise and Sarah. The piece, drawn in a kemono and anthro style, is being shared under general art and Mastodon art hashtags and has picked up a small but positive response so far.

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