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Microsoft has published MXC, a sandboxed code execution system, as an open-source project on GitHub. The system lets applications run untrusted code in isolated environments, a growing need for AI agents and other software that executes generated programs. Developers are discussing its design and how it compares with existing sandboxing tools.

Agent37, a startup in Y Combinator's F26 batch, has launched a service offering low-cost sandboxes for running AI agents. The launch, shared on Hacker News, is drawing attention from developers interested in cheaper infrastructure for testing and deploying autonomous agents.

Sandra Bullock is drawing attention in France and beyond. W9 airs her romantic comedy The Proposal with Ryan Reynolds on Monday evening, while Practical Magic 2, the sequel to her 1998 cult film, has officially confirmed its digital and disc release dates. Interest in the actress spans both a nostalgic TV rerun and a long-awaited sequel.

Alessandro Varsi is drawing attention on Grande Fratello VIP after appearing to choose Federica inside the house, and meeting his mother, who revealed he has only had one girlfriend. Italian media are also profiling his Colombian origins, his restaurant background, boxing ambitions and past relationships. He is among contestants in this week's nominations, keeping him at the centre of the show's storyline.

Bitcoin is hovering near a critical price level that analysts describe as a line in the sand for the market. Commentators including Benjamin Cowen are framing it as a make-or-break zone: holding above it could signal continued strength, while a break below may point to further declines. Traders are watching closely as the cryptocurrency's next moves could set the tone for the wider crypto market.

Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across France to demand education reform. Demonstrators are calling for sweeping changes to the country's education system, and the scale of the turnout has drawn international attention. The protests add to a series of large-scale demonstrations France has seen in recent years over government policy.

Thousands of additional Chicago hotel workers are poised to walk off the job at any moment, expanding an already active labor dispute in the city's hospitality industry. The threat of a wider strike puts pressure on hotels to reach agreements over pay and working conditions, with negotiations ongoing and workers prepared to strike without further notice.

A developer has published a walkthrough on running an ACP-compatible Docker agent for the Zed Editor inside a sandbox using a tool called sbx. The approach isolates the agent's container activity, letting developers use AI coding agents without giving them unrestricted access to the host machine. The piece shows how the pieces fit together in practice.

Mike Sando's latest Pick Six column examines the NFL's remaining undefeated teams, noting the unbeaten group looks nothing like preseason expectations. The piece breaks down surprising starts across the league and how early results have upended forecasts from analysts and fans alike. The column, published by The New York Times, frames the season's opening stretch as one of the least predictable in recent memory.

A home renovator reports cabinets fully primed with Zinsser BIN shellac-based primer, applied using a Graco Magnum Pro X19 paint sprayer and FFLP 510 tip. The spraying went quickly with little overspray, but lap marks remain because of the piston pump's pulsation, so further sanding continues ahead of finishing coats for a smooth result.

A market commentary argues that the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 next year will be neither Sandisk nor Intel, two names currently drawing investor attention, but a different company it declines to name in the headline. It joins ongoing speculation about which stock could top the index's leader board in the coming year.

John Rolle, governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, has spoken about the country's fixed exchange rate pegged to the US dollar and its pioneering role in launching the Sand Dollar, the world's first nationwide central bank digital currency. The discussion covers how the peg constrains monetary policy and why the Bahamas moved early into digital currency to improve payments across its scattered islands.

Strands Box, a new open-source sandbox for running AI agents, has been released, according to Help Net Security. The tool is designed to give developers an isolated environment for testing and running AI agents safely. Details on who maintains the project and its exact features were not provided in the available coverage.

Sacramento's first responders are being stretched thin by thousands of calls related to mental health crises and homelessness, according to CBS News reporting. The city's emergency services face growing demand that goes beyond traditional emergency work, raising questions about whether police, fire and medical crews are the right response to non-criminal social problems.

Superstorm Sandy struck New York in October 2012, flooding subways, knocking out power across Lower Manhattan and killing dozens. A decade later, discussion continues about how the storm reshaped the city, from rebuilt infrastructure and coastal defenses to climate resilience planning. Many say Sandy marked a turning point in how New York prepares for extreme weather.

Moon crabs, known scientifically as matutids, are abundant on the seagrass shoals off Changi in Singapore. Juveniles smaller than a nickel shelter in pools just below the tideline, while adults paddle across the seagrass and burrow into the sand. Naturalists observing the shore describe the crabs as lively and numerous during low tide outings.

Thousands of handwritten historical weather records have been used to document the scale of climate warming in the Congo region. The newly uncovered observations give scientists a rare long-term temperature record for Central Africa, where reliable instrumental data has historically been scarce, helping to quantify how much the region has already warmed.

The Ministry of Justice's official daily is circulating clarification from the Milan tribunal on the strengthening of its staff, a topic tied to Italy's ongoing public recruitment competitions. The term 'concorsando', used widely in Italian public-sector hiring circles, is drawing attention as candidates follow updates on judicial and administrative contest procedures.

A recipe for an egg salad club sandwich is being featured in food coverage, combining classic egg salad with the layered format of a club sandwich. Interest in simple, affordable sandwich recipes continues online as home cooks look for easy lunch ideas.

Iowa politician Rob Sand visited a Coralville food pantry, where he discussed cuts to the SNAP food assistance programme, rising food insecurity, and ways to strengthen Iowa's rural economy. His remarks tie federal benefit reductions to growing demand at food banks and frame rural economic development as part of the response.

Actress Bunny Levine, known for roles in 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and 'Shameless', has died at the age of 97, according to IMDb. The news is drawing attention alongside interest in Adam Sandler, whose name is trending in Germany, though the exact connection between the two remains unstated.

Thousands of people remain without electricity following a recent storm, according to local reporting. Restoration crews are presumably working to restore service, but no timeline or location details have been confirmed in the available reports. Residents are awaiting updates from utility companies and local officials on when power will be fully restored.