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    YC-backed Magnitude launches self-optimizing inference engine for AI agents●Launch HN: Magnitude (YC S25) – Self-optimizing inference engine for agents Hey HN, Anders and Tom here. We're buildingMmastodonBusinessStartups3just now

    Anders and Tom, founders of Magnitude, part of Y Combinator's S25 batch, have launched a self-optimizing inference engine designed for AI agents. The engine automatically tunes itself to run as fast as possible on a user's hardware and works across Mac, Linux, and Windows. The launch is drawing attention from the developer community interested in faster local agent performance.

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    Singapore to fund first dates via new government dating site●Singapore will pay for young people's first dates if they use the government's new dating website The bill is covered if𝕏xSG13.9K9 min ago

    Singapore's government is launching a dating website and will cover the bill for users' first dates, provided the date is with someone matched through the platform. The scheme is aimed at encouraging young Singaporeans to meet partners and addresses the country's declining marriage and birth rates. The unusual taxpayer-funded approach is drawing wide attention and debate online.

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    Inside Russian 'droneports' and why they resist destruction●"Droneports": inside Russian UAV bases and why they are so difficult to destroy When the Russian forces began stepping uMmastodonWarUkraine010 min ago

    Ukrainska Pravda examines Russia's jet-powered drone launch bases, dubbed 'droneports', and the difficulty of destroying them. Ukrainians have repeatedly asked why the launch sites have not yet been taken out. The report suggests Ukraine's strikes face challenges in locating and hitting these facilities as Russian drone operations intensify.

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    HeyGen has published Hyperframes, an open-source TypeScript project that lets users write HTML and render it as video, designed specifically for AI agents to generate video content programmatically. The project is described with the tagline 'Write HTML. Render video. Built for agents.' It is drawing attention among developers interested in automating video production workflows.

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    Jewish viewer's anguish over Gaza killings sparks debate●Emotional reaction from a Jew after watching NAZA: - I cannot believe how they can push a button and kill people like itMmastodonWarMiddle East109 min ago

    A Jewish man's emotional response to footage from Gaza is drawing attention online, after he described watching people being killed 'like it is a video game' at the push of a button. He voiced anger at what he called a society of hate and declared 'free Palestine', arguing that Benjamin Netanyahu has alienated even Jews from Israel and reduced the country's safety.

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    Bogong moths return to Australia, lifting conservation hopes●The bogong moths are back! Perhaps they are a sign that all is not lostMmastodon8612 min ago

    Bogong moths have returned, and naturalists are celebrating the seasonal arrival of the iconic Australian insects. Writing in the Guardian, a commentator argues the moths should be seen as a blessing rather than an inconvenience, suggesting their comeback may be a hopeful sign for nature after years of declining numbers that saw the species listed as endangered.

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    US companies are fighting for Ukraine without uniforms●They aren't uniformed, but these US companies are fighting for Ukraineβœ‰newsWarUkraine10 min ago

    US private companies are supporting Ukraine's war effort without deploying uniformed personnel, according to reporting by Responsible Statecraft. The piece highlights the role of American firms in the conflict, prompting discussion about the extent of private-sector involvement in the war and what it means for US engagement.

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    Porsche offers CarPlay retrofit kits for older 911s and Boxsters●One thing I love about Porsche is that they keep offering infotainment upgrades to their older models. This year, the 99MmastodonLifeAutos128 min ago

    Porsche is expanding its factory retrofit programme so owners of older sports cars can add modern infotainment. The upgrade brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the 997.2 and 991.1 generation 911s and the 987.2 and 981 Boxsters and Caymans. Commenters praise the company for supporting older models with current technology rather than forcing buyers into new cars.

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    Congress avoids pay raise vote, critics call move worse●Opinion | Lawmakers won’t vote to raise their own pay. What they did instead looks worse.βœ‰newsWorldUS Politics23 min ago

    Members of Congress have declined to hold a vote on raising their own salaries, an annual ritual that has become politically toxic on Capitol Hill. Instead, lawmakers have allowed congressional pay to erode rather than risk going on record for an unpopular raise. The Washington Post's editorial board argues this avoidance is worse than an open vote, pointing to the transparency that a recorded vote would provide.

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    Fashion Editors Embrace Cult High Street Jeans●I Tried the Cult High Street Jeans Every Fashion Person Ownsβ€”They're 100% Worth Itβœ‰newsLifeFashion29 min ago

    A fashion writer has tested a pair of high street jeans widely owned by people in the fashion industry, calling them completely worth the money. The review frames the jeans as a cult item among style insiders, praising their fit and value compared with designer denim, and encouraging shoppers to add them to their wardrobes.

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