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'Little appetite for regime change’: Trump offers 'help' for Iran's protesters, but what can he do?

US President Donald Trump told Iranian protesters on Tuesday that “help is on its way” as he weighed options to punish Tehran for its brutal crackdown. As the threat of military action looms, analysts...

Jan 13France 24PoliticsImpact

Hong Kong builder linked to 5 workplace deaths wins appeal over licence renewal

A Hong Kong court has ordered the buildings authorities to reconsider the licence renewal application of a construction company linked to five workplace deaths across three accidents, ruling that offi...

1dSouth China Morning Postreal_estateImpact

The 'Godfather of AI' says he's 'very sad' about what his life's work has become

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warned that rapid advances could upend jobs, power, and humanity itself. JORGE UZON/AFP via Getty Images Geoffrey Hinton said he's very sad that the AI he helped create has ...

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Grok undressed the mother of one of Elon Musk’s kids — and now she’s suing

Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of X owner Elon Musk's children, is suing his company for enabling its AI to virtually strip her down into a bikini without her consent. St. Clair is one of the man...

6dThe VergeTechnologyImpact

A 73-year-old teaches other seniors to overcome their fears and embrace tech. She says they learn better from peers.

TJTJ Courtesy of Anne Goldberg Anne Goldberg has been tech-savvy since operating early computer models in the 1980s. 40 years on, she is using her knowledge to teach seniors how to use iPhones and oth...

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She was a first-generation college grad. Now, she has $55,000 in student loans and is postponing having kids.

Eryn Bostwick, 37, is delaying having kids because of her student loan debt. Courtesy of Eryn Bostwick Eryn Bostwick, 37, is postponing having kids due to her student-loan debt. As a first-generation ...

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Arrests reported by official media for first time since Tehran protests began

Friday marks the fifth day since the last demonstrations in Tehran, FRANCE 24 correspondent Siavosh Ghazi reported from the Iranian capital. He said the news agency Tasnim, which is linked to the Revo...

5dFrance 24Politics

Minneapolis software engineers mistaken for ICE agents

Article URL: https://www.foxnews.com/us/minneapolis-software-engineers-mistaken-ice-agents-eating-lunch-harassed-anti-ice-crowd Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46692087 Points: 5 # ...

1dHacker NewsPoliticsImpact

Banning Things for Other People Is Easy

Article URL: https://dogdogfish.com/blog/2026/01/14/banning-things-for-other-people/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46631192 Points: 4 # Comments: 0...

Jan 15Hacker NewsPoliticsImpact

The Housing Market Isn't for Single People

Article URL: https://thewalrus.ca/the-housing-market-isnt-for-single-people/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46606038 Points: 3 # Comments: 1...

Jan 13Hacker Newsreal_estateImpact

Uber and DoorDash delivery workers missed $550 million worth of tips in New York City, a city report estimates

Changes to how customers tip on Uber Eats and DoorDash have led to lower earnings for gig workers, according to a report from New York City. Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images Uber Eats and DoorDas...

Jan 13Business InsidereconomicsImpact

China’s big people shortage just got bigger, and the risks are growing too

Adek Berry/Getty Images China's population declined for the fourth year in a row, reaching 1.405 billion. Falling birth rates and an aging population threaten China's economy and the global economy. G...

2dBusiness Insiderworld_newsImpact

US visa freeze begins for 26 African countries

In tonight's edition, the US puts a pause on the processing of permanent residency visas for applicants from 75 countries, including 26 African ones. Also, Nigerian police walk back on earlier denials...

16hFrance 24PoliticsImpact

40M Americans Live Alone, 29% of households

Article URL: https://www.apolloacademy.com/40-million-americans-live-alone/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46718299 Points: 8 # Comments: 6...

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An archaeology of tracking on government websites

Article URL: https://www.flux.utah.edu/paper/singh-pets26 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46608802 Points: 4 # Comments: 0...

Jan 13Hacker NewsTechnologyImpact

Uganda: Crackdown, internet blackout ahead of vote

Uganda's authorities have shut down rights groups, arrested opponents and their supporters, now they've turned off the internet. After 40 years in office, President Yoweri Museveni has no intention of...

Jan 13Deutsche WellePolitics

Hundreds of farmers protest outside French parliament

French farmers on Tuesday drove hundreds of tractors to stage a protest outside the National Assembly. Farmer anger in France and other European countries has escalated over a rash of challenges. The ...

Jan 13France 24PoliticsImpact

China: Population sinks for fourth year in a row

Financial incentives for future parents have failed to have the desired effect. At the current rate, China's population could drop as low as 800 million by the year 2100, according to the United Natio...

3dDeutsche Welleworld_newsImpact

Around 1,500 soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis

Article URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74v0pxg2nvo Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46671086 Points: 12 # Comments: 4...

3dHacker NewsPoliticsImpact

Slop Is Everywhere for Those with Eyes to See

Article URL: https://www.fromjason.xyz/p/notebook/slop-is-everywhere-for-those-with-eyes-to-see/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46651443 Points: 12 # Comments: 2...

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