Thursday, 31 January 2019

New on SI: DeSean Jackson Says He Would Like to Play With Los Angeles Rams

Jackson still has one year remaining on his contract with Tampa Bay.

New on SI: A Very Slater Super Bowl: What Super Bowl LIII Means for a Rams Great and a Patriots Captain

Jackie Slater will witness his son Matthew compete against his former Rams team with a Super Bowl title on the line. 

New on SI: Kurt Warner Refuses to Discuss Whether Pats Taped Practices, More From Super Bowl Media Availability

Former Rams quarterback Kurt Warner remained tight-lipped about whether or not he thinks the Patriots taped their practices during Super Bowl XXXVI, something his teammate Marshall Faulk insists happened. Also, an advertising deal for C.J. Anderson, Rob Gronkowski enjoys being tickled and more from Super Bowl week.

New on SI: 2 Chainz, Adam Scott Star in First Expenseable Super Bowl Commercial

The 30-second ad was released on Tuesday.

New on SI: As NFL Issues Become More Polarizing, Roger Goodell Must Find a Way to Better Engage

At his yearly Super Bowl press conference, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell took the stage and said a whole lot of nothing in the face of real, concerning issues plaguing the league right now.

New on SI: Browns Tried Drafting Cameron Jordan After Saints Had Already Picked Him in First Round

Jordan Cameron and Cameron Jordan getting drafted in the same year proved to be a bit confusing for the Browns.

New on SI: Amazon Releases Self-Aware Super Bowl Commercial on Rejected Voice Activated Devices

Amazon's 2019 Super Bowl commercial shows a few ideas for Alexa products that don't end well.

New on SI: Robert Kraft Has No Reservations About Extending Tom Brady's Contract After 2019

Tom Brady's contract expires after 2019, but Patriots owner Robert Kraft sees the QB sticking around for the foreseeable future.

New on SI: Roger Goodell Says NFL Teams Decide Whether to Sign Kaepernick if He Can Help Them Win

"Our clubs are the ones that make decisions of players they want on their roster," Goodell said about Kaepernick's situation.

New on SI: What Time Is the Super Bowl? We Asked Theoretical Physicist Carlo Rovelli

Looking to watch the Rams and Patriots play in Super Bowl 53 on Sunday, but don’t know what time the game starts? We have the answer you need.

New on SI: Roger Goodell's Super Bowl Press Conference Covered Josh Gordon, NFC Blown Call, Kaepernick

Roger Goodell spoke on the NFC Championship's blown call, Colin Kaepernick and more.

New on SI: Redskins Hire Rob Ryan as Inside Linebackers Coach

Ryan has not coached since the 2016 season.

New on SI: Roger Goodell on NFC Championship No-Call: Officials are Human, Technology Won't Solve Issue

Goodell said the controversial no-call is "a play that should be called."

New on SI: RoboChild Will Haunt Your Dreams Forever After TurboTax Super Bowl Commercial

TurboTax teased its Super Bowl commercial and introduced the world to RoboChild.

New on SI: JuJu Smith-Schuster: Keep Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell on Steelers, 'Let's Stop All the Bull----'

The Pittsburgh wide receiver made the comments on NFL Network's "RapSheet and Friends" podcast.

New on SI: Watch: Chance the Rapper Remixes Backstreet Boys’ 'I Want It That Way' in Doritos’ Super Bowl Ad

The rapper and the boy band perform a remixed version of “I Want It That Way” for Dorito's Super Bowl Sunday commercial.

New on SI: Watch: Michael Vick Admits He Cried Over Eagles QB Battle With Nick Foles

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick said he cried over a position battle with Nick Foles when he played for the Eagles under coach Chip Kelly.

New on SI: A Patriots Super Bowl Run in Four Acts: II, Why the Pats of September Are Not the Pats of January

Humbling September defeats often make the Patriots look vulnerable. Don’t be fooled—or game plan that way. It all makes sense in the big picture.

New on SI: Did Sean Payton Really Wear a Roger Goodell Clown Shirt During His Press Conference?

Internet sleuths are investigating whether Sean Payton is wearing Barstool Sports' Roger Goodell Clown shirt.

New on SI: Sean Payton Holed Up in His Room For Three Days Watching Netflix After Loss to Rams

This is the opposite of how he reacted after the Minneapolis Miracle. 

Federal Magistrate Temporarily Blocks Tampa's Ban on Gay Therapy

A federal magistrate judge recommended Wednesday that Liberty Counsel's preliminary injunction be granted against a Tampa ordinance which prohibits licensed counselors from providing talk therapy to minors seeking to reduce or eliminate unwanted same-sex attractions, behaviors, or identity. 

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2WuJR86

Only These States Say Unborn Babies Are Humans: An Update on the Fierce Abortion Battles Across the US

The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) on Wednesday released their sixth annual report on the fight to protect defenseless unborn babies in the United States.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2BcnaN8

Virginia's Democrat Governor Accused of Supporting 'Infanticide', Would Let Babies Die Right After They're Born

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) stunned many people on Wednesday by saying some babies should be allowed to die right after they're born.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2G9JVVf

'God Has Raised Up a Movement of Prayer': Christian Voters in Chicago Seek to Make Collective Impact in Mayoral Election

Nearly 71 percent of Chicago residents identify as Christian and eight out of 10 of them plan to vote in this year's election for a new mayor.   As current Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is set to leave, voters are beginning to voice their concerns about what is going on in their city.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2WpDK5b

First NY, Now Virginia: Democrat Proposes Bill Pushing to Abort Babies 'Just Seconds Before' Birth

Virginia Democratic Delegate Kathy Tran proposed a bill that would allow a woman to have an abortion while she is in labor and just moments away from giving birth. 

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2HFXmia

Brutal Blast of Icy Cold Grinds US Cities to a Halt, Postal Service Closes, Officials Set Railroad Tracks on Fire

This week's arctic winter cold snap is tightening its grip on the upper plains and Midwest, with some areas facing the coldest temperatures in decades, making it feel like 50 below zero in Chicago.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2CVBGbU

'Shameful and Demonic': Hillsong NYC Pastor Speaks Out Against New NY Abortion Law

Pastor Carl Lentz of Hillsong NYC has shared his feelings about the abortion law that was passed by the New York state legislature last week.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2CVbePV

'God Told Me to Say Yes': How a Colorado Mom Found Out Her Adopted Son and Daughter Were Biological Siblings

A single mother believes in miracles after discovering she has adopted her son's baby sister.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2BkjHMH

College Reinstates Pledge of Allegiance After Initial Claims It Was Based on 'White Nationalism'

The president of the board of trustees at a California college has restored the Pledge of Allegiance at board meetings after a fiery public response.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2DIuK3Q

Franklin Graham Tells Catholic Leaders to 'Take a Moral Stand' Against Cuomo Over Abortion Law

Evangelist Franklin Graham is calling on Catholic leaders to "take a moral stand" in light of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's (D) decision to sign a new law that removes restrictions on late-term abortions and allows babies to be aborted up until the moment of birth. 

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Uk1d5M

'Cold-Mageddon' Slams US with Coldest Air in Generations, Turning Chicago Into Antarctica

It's being described as the coldest air in generations. What that means is life-threatening low temperatures expected to shatter records and plunge the Midwest into a deep freeze.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2DGmpxx

California Megachurch Pastor Takes Own Life After Dealing With 'Mental Health Challenges'

California megachurch pastor Jim Howard committed suicide last week after a long battle with mental illness. 

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2HE0Cuk

Senate Moves Forward with Bill That Lets States Boycott Businesses that Boycott Israel

The US Senate voted Monday to move forward with a Middle East bill that would impose new sanctions on Syria and fight the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement (BDS) against Israel. 

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2BaZRmI

New top story on Hacker News: Data Structures for coding interviews

Data Structures for coding interviews
8 by LogicRiver

New top story on Hacker News: Like a son but cheaper: harried South Koreans pamper pets instead of having kids

Like a son but cheaper: harried South Koreans pamper pets instead of having kids
14 by starpilot

New top story on Hacker News: GiveCampus (YC S15) Hiring Experienced Rails Engineers in DC

GiveCampus (YC S15) Hiring Experienced Rails Engineers in DC
1 by mkong1

New top story on Hacker News: Lidar Is a Crutch

Lidar Is a Crutch
46 by lawrenceyan

New top story on Hacker News: Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail

Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail
58 by pmoriarty

New top story on Hacker News: Rigetti launches the public beta of its Quantum Cloud Services

Rigetti launches the public beta of its Quantum Cloud Services
27 by sahin-boydas

New top story on Hacker News: U.S. Changes Visa Process for High-Skilled Workers

U.S. Changes Visa Process for High-Skilled Workers
230 by godelmachine

New top story on Hacker News: This is Your Brain Off Facebook - study offers glimpse of unplugging

This is Your Brain Off Facebook - study offers glimpse of unplugging
57 by pseudolus

New top story on Hacker News: Google+ for consumers will shut down on April 2nd

Google+ for consumers will shut down on April 2nd
92 by prostoalex

New top story on Hacker News: What is the space overhead of Base64 encoding?

What is the space overhead of Base64 encoding?
46 by ingve

New top story on Hacker News: Time Running Out for Beloved Mechanical Horse-Race Game in Vegas

Time Running Out for Beloved Mechanical Horse-Race Game in Vegas
67 by bcaulfield

New top story on Hacker News: Facebook shares shoot up after strong Q4 earnings despite data breach

Facebook shares shoot up after strong Q4 earnings despite data breach
219 by deanmoriarty

New top story on Hacker News: Some Fundamental Theorems in Mathematics

Some Fundamental Theorems in Mathematics
278 by postit

New top story on Hacker News: Jean-Paul Sartre Had a Bad Mescaline Trip (2018)

Jean-Paul Sartre Had a Bad Mescaline Trip (2018)
33 by lermontov

New top story on Hacker News: NY Insurers Can Evaluate Social Media Use If They Can Prove Why It’s Needed

NY Insurers Can Evaluate Social Media Use If They Can Prove Why It’s Needed
72 by TuringNYC

New top story on Hacker News: Statistics Done Wrong

Statistics Done Wrong
325 by lawlorino

New top story on Hacker News: Why isn't the internet more fun and weird?

Why isn't the internet more fun and weird?
1039 by firloop

New top story on Hacker News: Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s back door

Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s back door
526 by minimaxir

New top story on Hacker News: Use DuckDuckGo to improve your privacy online (2018)

Use DuckDuckGo to improve your privacy online (2018)
301 by rbjorklin

New top story on Hacker News: Foxconn Is Reconsidering Plan for Manufacturing in Wisconsin

Foxconn Is Reconsidering Plan for Manufacturing in Wisconsin
206 by mikek

New top story on Hacker News: Scripting in Common Lisp

Scripting in Common Lisp
108 by mr_tyzic

New top story on Hacker News: Steganographic Packets

Steganographic Packets
8 by NullUsr

New top story on Hacker News: 8bit Workshop

8bit Workshop
243 by tekromancr

New top story on Hacker News: Boeing 787 Suffers Rare Dual Engine Failure on Landing

Boeing 787 Suffers Rare Dual Engine Failure on Landing
358 by georgecmu

New top story on Hacker News: The first synthetic element

The first synthetic element
39 by pseudolus

New top story on Hacker News: Ending our Medium integration

Ending our Medium integration
868 by thebaer

New top story on Hacker News: Superior Testing: Stop Stopping

Superior Testing: Stop Stopping
5 by ming13

New top story on Hacker News: Gödel's Theorem

Gödel's Theorem
72 by bookofjoe

New top story on Hacker News: Coloured Petri Nets: Modelling and Validation of Concurrent Systems (2009) [pdf]

Coloured Petri Nets: Modelling and Validation of Concurrent Systems (2009) [pdf]
20 by boshomi

New top story on Hacker News: No Great Technological Stagnation (2016)

No Great Technological Stagnation (2016)
28 by Hooke

Regulate social media to protect children, MPs urge

A cross-party committee says social media companies should have a legal "duty of care" to children.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2BaE9iK

Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals

The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Uu7wUu

Scruff gay dating app bans underwear photos

The app bans images of men in underwear and swimwear after "repeated suspensions by app store distributors".

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2SgJDCi

Kwik Fit garages hit by computer virus

The car repair chain's IT system went offline on Saturday and has been experiencing problems since.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Bbhenr

PledgeMusic: The day the music died?

Crowdfunding site PledgeMusic seems to have run out of money, leaving musicians wondering what to do.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2sShPG9

DJI pledges painful action to tackle corruption

The world's bestselling drone-maker says it must tackle cases of employee theft.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2BbV4Sh

Fifa to stop selling in-game currency in Belgium

The move comes after the Belgian Gambling Commission threatened legal action over in-game loot boxes.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MFq3uk

Children 'afterthought' for social media companies

England's children's commissioner writes to social media companies, urging them to tackle disturbing content.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2TlA6Hr

Facebook: Dissident republicans Saoradh take legal action

Saoradh claims the social media giant removed a number of its pages from its platform.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FYq7oy

Trump Says He’ll Leave Decision of Whether to Release Special Counsel’s Report to Justice Dept.


By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sYkIFk

On Politics: Trump Calls His Own Intelligence Officials ‘NaĂŻve’


By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2RZBYZV

Another Go for Charles and Di, This Time With Music


By SARAH LYALL from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/2RoY8zC

A Black Legacy, Wrapped Up in Fur


By JASMINE SANDERS from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2sYq1os

Rescue Pets


By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2G91nt3

How Much Do You Know About Your Family’s History?


By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2TpuAU8

Word + Quiz: upstage


By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2CXxwQO

What’s on TV Thursday: ‘30 for 30’ and ‘The Big Lebowski’


By LAUREN MESSMAN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2FVZlgo

After Death on Subway Stairs, New Yorkers Lament Accessibility Issues


By YOUSUR AL-HLOU, ROBIN LINDSAY and NATE SCHWEBER from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2BbTfVb

Las principales noticias del jueves


By Por ALBINSON LINARES from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2FZFZqK

St. Louis Prosecutor Accuses Police of Obstructing Inquiry Into Killing of Officer


By LIAM STACK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2TlYgl3

An Angry Trump Pushes Back Against His Own ‘Naive’ Intelligence Officials


By MARK LANDLER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Gcqb3g

Jury Awards Rand Paul Over $580,000 in Damages From Attack


By NOAH WEILAND from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GgXDp8

Undocumented Immigrant Who Worked at a Trump Golf Club Will Attend State of the Union


By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2S0FxyM

Quotation of the Day: A Merciless Cold Lingers in the Midwest


By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2sUhliK

Mavericks Thump Knicks as Dirk Nowitzki Comes Alive at the Garden


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2sWxuUX

Corrections: January 31, 2019


By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2Rt3aey

Palindromic Number


By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/2FYVr6q

Samsung Forecasts Earnings Weakness Throughout 2019


By REUTERS from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2G9LOkO

China, Venezuela, Climate Change: Your Thursday Briefing


By PENN BULLOCK from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2S1jVCw

Federal Magistrate Temporarily Blocks Tampa's Ban on Gay Therapy

A federal magistrate judge recommended Wednesday that Liberty Counsel's preliminary injunction be granted against a Tampa ordinance which prohibits licensed counselors from providing talk therapy to minors seeking to reduce or eliminate unwanted same-sex attractions, behaviors, or identity. 

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2WuJR86
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Only These States Say Unborn Babies Are Humans: An Update on the Fierce Abortion Battles Across the US

The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) on Wednesday released their sixth annual report on the fight to protect defenseless unborn babies in the United States.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2BcnaN8
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Virginia's Democrat Governor Accused of Supporting 'Infanticide', Would Let Babies Die Right After They're Born

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) stunned many people on Wednesday by saying some babies should be allowed to die right after they're born.

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'God Has Raised Up a Movement of Prayer': Christian Voters in Chicago Seek to Make Collective Impact in Mayoral Election

Nearly 71 percent of Chicago residents identify as Christian and eight out of 10 of them plan to vote in this year's election for a new mayor.   As current Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is set to leave, voters are beginning to voice their concerns about what is going on in their city.

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First NY, Now Virginia: Democrat Proposes Bill Pushing to Abort Babies 'Just Seconds Before' Birth

Virginia Democratic Delegate Kathy Tran proposed a bill that would allow a woman to have an abortion while she is in labor and just moments away from giving birth. 

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2HFXmia
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Brutal Blast of Icy Cold Grinds US Cities to a Halt, Postal Service Closes, Officials Set Railroad Tracks on Fire

This week's arctic winter cold snap is tightening its grip on the upper plains and Midwest, with some areas facing the coldest temperatures in decades, making it feel like 50 below zero in Chicago.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2CVBGbU
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Wednesday, 30 January 2019

New on SI: Charlie Weis Predicts New England Patriots Will 'Stomp On' Rams in Super Bowl LIII

The former Patriots offensive coordinator fully expects a blowout win for New England on Sunday.

New on SI: Elandon Roberts Says Bill Belichick 'Isn't as Mean as Y'all Think He Is'

Elandon Roberts shares a little insight on Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.

New on SI: Tom Brady Says LeBron James Is the Better Athlete Between the Two, but Is That True?

It's time to settle the debate.

New on SI: Tony Romo Predicts 28–24 Super Bowl Score, Won't Pick A Winner

Romo will make his Super Bowl debut as an analyst for CBS.

New on SI: Watch: Female College Football Player Stars in Toyota Super Bowl LIII Commercial

Antoinette Harris plays free safety at East Los Angeles College.

New on SI: Watch: Rams WR Brandin Cooks Surprises Facility Employee With Super Bowl Tickets

Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks surprised the team's custodian with Super Bowl LIII tickets for him and his son. 

New on SI: Watch: Clinton Portis Says He Used to Take a Hennessy Shot Before NFL Games

Clinton Portis rushed for nearly 10,000 yards during his nine-year NFL career.

New on SI: How Much Are Super Bowl Tickets? Price Information, Cheapest Seats Ahead of Sunday

Here's a look at how much you can purchase Super Bowl tickets for.

New on SI: President Trump to Sit Down for Super Bowl Sunday Interview with CBS

President Trump skipped the traditional Super Bowl Sunday interview last year.

New on SI: Research Shows Goat Emoji is Used Most Often in Connection with Tom Brady's Big Games

The number of goat emoji's tweeted surges when the Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has a big game.

New on SI: For Rob Gronkowski, Hollywood Awaits. Can He Make It There?

Action hero, comedy star, reality TV host—If the Patriots tight end does decide that Super Bowl LIII is his last game, he’s got options on the screen, big or small. We examine his oeuvre so far, and explore what might come next. 

New on SI: Patriots' Devin McCourty to Consider Retirement If New England Wins Super Bowl

McCourty, 31, has spent nine seasons in New England. This season his twin brother, Jason, joined him on the Patriots.

New on SI: A Patriots' Super Bowl Run in Four Acts: I, Tom Brady's Off-Kilter Offseason

Tom Brady's season began with an offseason unlike any other. It didn't slow him down in his pursuit of a ninth Super Bowl appearance.

New on SI: Rams' Male Cheerleaders to Make History with Super Bowl Appearance

Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies will be the first male cheerleaders to perform at the Super Bowl not as part of a non-traditional co-ed squad.

New on SI: Patriots' Rob Gronkowski Needs 'Downtime' After Super Bowl Before Deciding on NFL Future

Rob Gronkowski turns 30 in May.

New on SI: How the Super Bowl’s Opening Night Has Evolved into the Spectacle It Is Today

The Super Bowl’s first media availability with both teams—now called Super Bowl Opening Night—has gone from a utilitarian afternoon to a bizarre circus of events which is televised and to which fans can buy tickets. And it's everything the NFL wants it to be.

New on SI: Brian Flores and the Moments With the Woman Who Made Him

His life is changing in ways he never could have imagined—on Sunday Flores will call defensive plays in a Super Bowl for the first time, after which he’s expected to be named an NFL head coach at age 37. As it has all unfolded, his mother, the toughest person he knows, has been on his mind and in his heart more than ever.

New top story on Hacker News: GoLorry (YC W16) Is Hiring a Full-Time Software Engineer in Hyderabad, India

GoLorry (YC W16) Is Hiring a Full-Time Software Engineer in Hyderabad, India
1 by jon_richards

New top story on Hacker News: Israeli scientists claim to have found cure for cancer

Israeli scientists claim to have found cure for cancer
38 by avalex33

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Serve Static GitHub Pages Locally

Show HN: Serve Static GitHub Pages Locally
16 by clusmore

New top story on Hacker News: Benchmarks of Cache-Friendly Data Structures in C++

Benchmarks of Cache-Friendly Data Structures in C++
38 by s3cur3

New top story on Hacker News: How I ended up writing a new real-time kernel (2015)

How I ended up writing a new real-time kernel (2015)
94 by travisgriggs

New top story on Hacker News: Remembering Roger Boisjoly: He Tried to Stop Shuttle Challenger Launch

Remembering Roger Boisjoly: He Tried to Stop Shuttle Challenger Launch
204 by drewvolpe

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Why can’t I block all incoming calls that aren’t in my contact list?

Ask HN: Why can’t I block all incoming calls that aren’t in my contact list?
146 by tones411

New top story on Hacker News: Reconstructing intelligible speech from the human auditory cortex

Reconstructing intelligible speech from the human auditory cortex
31 by Jerry2

New top story on Hacker News: Google Takes Its First Steps Toward Killing the URL

Google Takes Its First Steps Toward Killing the URL
180 by glassworm

New top story on Hacker News: Facebook has been paying people to install a “Research” VPN

Facebook has been paying people to install a “Research” VPN
953 by randomacct3847

New top story on Hacker News: San Francisco proposal would ban government facial recognition use in the city

San Francisco proposal would ban government facial recognition use in the city
155 by aaronbrethorst

New top story on Hacker News: The Kubernetes Kustomize KEP Kerfuffle

The Kubernetes Kustomize KEP Kerfuffle
65 by gk1

New top story on Hacker News: The heroes of the Thai cave rescue

The heroes of the Thai cave rescue
120 by colinprince

New top story on Hacker News: Office 365 global authentication outage

Office 365 global authentication outage
267 by Jedd

New top story on Hacker News: Instacart paying 80 cents an hour because worker received a large tip

Instacart paying 80 cents an hour because worker received a large tip
1111 by timebomb0

New top story on Hacker News: Apple was warned about the FaceTime eavesdropping bug last week

Apple was warned about the FaceTime eavesdropping bug last week
178 by josu

New top story on Hacker News: PG&E files for bankruptcy

PG&E files for bankruptcy
52 by pxeboot

New top story on Hacker News: Advice to new programmers

Advice to new programmers
276 by ingve

New top story on Hacker News: Writing Apps in Go and Swift

Writing Apps in Go and Swift
135 by youngdynasty

New top story on Hacker News: Maze Design (2005)

Maze Design (2005)
132 by amenghra

New top story on Hacker News: AresDB: Uber’s GPU-Powered Open-Source, Real-Time Analytics Engine

AresDB: Uber’s GPU-Powered Open-Source, Real-Time Analytics Engine
316 by manojlds

New top story on Hacker News: A Self-Learning, Modern Computer Science Curriculum

A Self-Learning, Modern Computer Science Curriculum
306 by hacknrk

New top story on Hacker News: Building a “Simple” Distributed System – Formal Verification

Building a “Simple” Distributed System – Formal Verification
137 by pron

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Deep Learning GUI to Create, Train and Visualize Models in a Browser

Show HN: Deep Learning GUI to Create, Train and Visualize Models in a Browser
45 by 0mbre

New top story on Hacker News: Nasa Used Art to Shape Our Vision of the Future

Nasa Used Art to Shape Our Vision of the Future
12 by tosh

New top story on Hacker News: Down the Rabbit Hole – Part I: A Journey into the UEFI Land

Down the Rabbit Hole – Part I: A Journey into the UEFI Land
36 by zdw

New top story on Hacker News: Mechanics of Building a Carpooling Service (2017)

Mechanics of Building a Carpooling Service (2017)
38 by WestCoastJustin

New top story on Hacker News: Apache Flink

Apache Flink
39 by theBashShell

New top story on Hacker News: Advanced Tor Browser Fingerprinting (2016)

Advanced Tor Browser Fingerprinting (2016)
18 by giancarlostoro

New top story on Hacker News: The Traveling Salesman Problem: A Neural Network Perspective (1993) [pdf]

The Traveling Salesman Problem: A Neural Network Perspective (1993) [pdf]
52 by doener

Clydesdale Bank investors rebel over directors' pay

A third of Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank investors vote against pay deals for the top executives.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Wv7YU8

Sacked and silenced for being pregnant

It's illegal but pregnant women are being fired and having to sign gagging orders to get compensation.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MGVFQ6

Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall

Revenue from the tech giant's signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2B9bL0A

Will the US and China finally agree a trade deal?

Top trade officials from both countries are meeting to try and defuse an escalating tariff war.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2sSwhOn

Shops in a box: The rise of shipping container retail parks

At least 13 food, retail or office complexes in shipping containers have opened in the past three years.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MGVCUq

Treasury agency had role in controversial RBS unit GRG

MPs have said the mistreatment of business customers was the worst scandal since the financial crash.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2G9o6VV

US firms seek changes to UK standards on beef and drugs

US trade lobby groups urge the UK to change standards closer to their own for a post-Brexit trade deal.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Rlh5D7

Norwegian Air seeks cash injection

The budget airline's shares sink 16% as it plans to raise extra money to improve its finances.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2TpEDZH

Insolvencies 'highest for seven years'

Insolvencies, including bankruptcy, are the result of people facing unmanageable debts.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RnSv4H

Rail user satisfaction at 10-year low

Northern and Great Northern were the operators to see the biggest falls in satisfaction, a survey says.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Sj4Wn2

Snow disruption: Is my boss expecting me at work?

Can employees refuse to work if they cannot travel to work or their children's school is closed?

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ME4E4N

Five arrested over Brazil dam collapse

The arrests follow the collapse of a dam in Brumadinho last Friday which killed at least 65 people.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MBRzZy

Yahoo data breach payout blocked by judge

The judge is unhappy about the sum involved and the vagueness of promised cyber-security fixes.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2TmCtdg

George Fernandes: The man who threw out Coca-Cola and IBM from India

Veteran socialist George Fernandes, who has died at 88, was an anti-nuclear campaigner who became India's defence minister.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2sPZ6Lm

Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall

Revenue from the tech giant's signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2B9bL0A

Kingdom Hearts 3 game released 'without an ending'

The epilogue is downloaded only once the 40 hours of game-play is completed.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FWmuzy

Yahoo data breach payout blocked by judge

The judge is unhappy about the sum involved and the vagueness of promised cyber-security fixes.

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Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach

More than 14,000 people are affected, including thousands of visitors, Singapore's health ministry says.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CNv1AO

Huawei: A simple guide to why the company is in so much trouble

One of the world's favourite phone makers is fighting for its reputation.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2B8O7RS

A Closer Look at the Polar Vortex’s Dangerously Cold Winds


By YULIYA PARSHINA-KOTTAS, KARTHIK PATANJALI, JEREMY WHITE, BENJAMIN WILHELM and EVAN GROTHJAN from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2B9tBka

As Entrepreneurs, Indigenous Australians Find a Growing Empowerment


By ISABELLA KWAI from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2Us2asK

Grenade Attack on Philippine Mosque Kills Two


By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2MLOWVr

Chris Christie Says Jared Kushner’s Father Committed a ‘Loathsome’ Crime


By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2DJlZ9I

Cold Weather Tips from Chicagoans Who Really Know What They’re Talking About


By JULIE BOSMAN and MONICA DAVEY from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2RX77gG

Sandy Alderson Is Returning to the Oakland Athletics


By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2FXGphd

Nets Beat the Bulls for a 9th Straight Win at Home


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2G9OTBg

Pound Notes, Canned Soup and Common Goals


By RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Uur3Ep

Learning With: ‘In 5G Race With China, U.S. Pushes Allies to Fight Huawei’


By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2FXAbxY

Do You Listen to Podcasts?


By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2WBMYeK

Word + Quiz: savant


By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2Us7hcq

What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ and ‘Incredibles 2’


By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2sVNfeF

Can China Turn the Middle of Nowhere Into the Center of the World Economy?


By Unknown Author from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/2B78gYo

Las principales noticias del miércoles


By Por ALBINSON LINARES from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2DG0Hti

Trump Organization to Use E-Verify to Prevent Hiring Undocumented Immigrants


By MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2TmVtIm

Texas Official’s Claim About Citizenship of 95,000 Is Called Into Doubt


By LIAM STACK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2UpBCZl

Review: In ‘God Said This,’ a Hot Mess of a Daughter Heads Home


By JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/2MJN8fC

Rangers Lose to the Streaking Flyers


By FIELD LEVEL MEDIA from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2MJOF5i

Unproductive


By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/2sUjBXl

Brexit, Apple, Venezuela: Your Wednesday Briefing


By PENN BULLOCK from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2G7X29q

'Shameful and Demonic': Hillsong NYC Pastor Speaks Out Against New NY Abortion Law

Pastor Carl Lentz of Hillsong NYC has shared his feelings about the abortion law that was passed by the New York state legislature last week.

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'God Told Me to Say Yes': How a Colorado Mom Found Out Her Adopted Son and Daughter Were Biological Siblings

A single mother believes in miracles after discovering she has adopted her son's baby sister.

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College Reinstates the Pledge of Allegiance at Board Meetings After Public Outcry

The president of the board of trustees at a California college has restored the Pledge of Allegiance at board meetings after a fiery public response.

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Franklin Graham Tells Catholic Leaders to 'Take a Moral Stand' Against Cuomo Over Abortion Law

Evangelist Franklin Graham is calling on Catholic leaders to "take a moral stand" in light of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's (D) decision to sign a new law that removes restrictions on late-term abortions and allows babies to be aborted up until the moment of birth. 

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'Cold-Mageddon' Slams US with Coldest Air in Generations, Turning Chicago Into Antarctica

It's being described as the coldest air in generations. What that means is life-threatening low temperatures expected to shatter records and plunge the Midwest into a deep freeze.

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California Megachurch Pastor Takes Own Life After Dealing With 'Mental Health Challenges'

California megachurch pastor Jim Howard committed suicide last week after a long battle with mental illness. 

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Senate Moves Forward with Bill That Lets States Boycott Businesses that Boycott Israel

The US Senate voted Monday to move forward with a Middle East bill that would impose new sanctions on Syria and fight the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement (BDS) against Israel. 

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Texas Worship Leader Releases Moving Song in Response to New York Abortion Law

Phil King of Gateway Worship in Texas has recorded a song titled, “Not Forgotten,” in which he sings a tribute to the babies that have lost their lives through abortion.

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Christian Pastors: We Can No Longer Abide Complacency About Abortion

A commentary from Rev. Sean Martin, the national church outreach director at Human Coalition.  

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FBI says it still doesn't know Las Vegas shooter's motive as it closes investigation

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Pakistan’s top court upholds acquittal of Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy

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PG&E Corp. files for bankruptcy following wildfire claims

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Tuesday, 29 January 2019

Quotation of the Day: The U.A.E. Handed Out Gender Balance Awards: All Went to Men


By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2Umq2hr

FaceTime Bug Lets iPhone Users Eavesdrop, in a Stumble for Apple


By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2MFzbPr

Calgary Flames Propelled by New Coach and Infusion of Youth


By ANDREW KNOLL from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2FV171m

Boston Celtics End the Nets’ Six-Game Winning Streak


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2MANwg6

Christian Yelich on Life as an M.V.P. and Why He Never Guesses at the Plate


By TYLER KEPNER and JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2SjpAU5

A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Into Podcasts


By RACHEL HOLLIDAY SMITH from NYT Smarter Living https://nyti.ms/2HBG5GB

Corrections: January 29, 2019


By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2SgmgbW

Howard Schultz, Please Don’t Run for President


By MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2MDizIj

Two Old Friends Reunite, Then a Murder, Prosecutors Say


By ALI WATKINS from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2DD3mny

De Blasio Aide Who Was Forced Out Had Been Fired Over Sexual Harassment Before


By WILLIAM NEUMAN from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2B8Ft5H