The Trump administration has effectively banned Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable models over national security concerns, forcing a global shutdown. Meanwhile, Polymarket faces backlash for using deceptive videos to inflate success. In corporate news, Palantir is fighting to save its Β£330M NHS contract, while Apple prepares a 2027 roadmap featuring smart glasses and foldable phones.
π€ AI & Machine Learning
Anthropic’s Mythos mess just keeps getting more complicated
The Trump administration has imposed a de facto ban on Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models, citing national security concerns regarding potential military intelligence use. To comply with export controls that prohibit access by foreign nationals, Anthropic has disabled both models for all customers.
- Anthropic’s Mythos mess just keeps getting more complicated β theregister.com
Jane Street Eyes Major AI Investments
Jane Street is expanding its presence in the artificial intelligence sector through strategic investments in companies like CoreWeave and Anthropic, as well as efforts to integrate advanced technology into its trading processes. To support this growth and attract AI talent, the firm plans to recruit more than 500 new employees this year.
- Jane Street eyes AI-driven trading and major investments like $1B in CoreWeave and Anthropic β wsj.com
- Secretive Wall Street Powerhouse Jane Street Seizes the AI Spotlight β wsj.com
What’s the advice for LLM poisoning of artwork these days?
A user is seeking advice and libraries to protect digital artwork from being used in Large Language Model (LLM) training. They are looking for tools that can implement “poisoning” techniques on a custom-built static website to prevent unauthorized data scraping.
Petition against Meta’s employee training data collection for ML models
Meta employees are petitioning against the company’s Model Capability Initiative (MCI), which collects “computer-use” data, such as keystrokes and screen content, to train AI models. The group argues that this practice lacks transparent privacy reviews and poses significant security and regulatory risks regarding the exposure of sensitive personal information.
- Petition against Meta’s employee training data collection for ML models β mcipetition.com
Tech Workers Are Fighting Against Silicon Valley’s AI Push
Tech workers at companies such as Meta, Google DeepMind, and Oracle are increasingly turning to collective action and unionization to protest the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. These movements aim to address concerns regarding invasive workplace monitoring for AI training, the use of technology in military applications, and widespread layoffs driven by automation-focused company pivots.
- Tech Workers Are Fighting Against Silicon Valley’s AI Push β techpolicy.press
Apertus β Open Foundation Model for Sovereign AI
The Swiss AI Initiative, a collaboration between EPFL, ETH Zurich, and CSCS, has released Apertus Mini, a set of 16 open-source multilingual small language models. These models utilize distillation and quantization techniques to ensure compliance with EU AI Act requirements regarding privacy and data protection.
- Apertus β Open Foundation Model for Sovereign AI β apertvs.ai
Recall β fully-local project memory for Claude Code
Recall is a local project memory tool for Claude Code that automatically logs sessions and generates condensed summaries entirely on the user’s machine. By utilizing a classical Python summarizer instead of an LLM, it provides a privacy-focused way to reduce token usage and eliminate the need to re-explain projects at the start of each session.
- Recall β fully-local project memory for Claude Code β github.com
There is minimal downside to switching to open models
Drawing parallels to the historical shift from Windows to Linux, the author discusses the growing transition from proprietary large language models to open-weight alternatives. While proprietary models currently lead in performance and ease of use, rising privacy concerns and new platform restrictions are driving more users toward adopting open models.
- There is minimal downside to switching to open models β marble.onl
Printing Gaussian Splats
Using Crysta AIβs technology, an author successfully 3D printed a Gaussian splat insect model through a process of voxelization and layered ink application. While the resulting piece achieved a striking “modern amber” appearance, challenges remain regarding color accuracy and the resolution of fine textures.
- Printing Gaussian Splats β patreon.com
Public Service Announcement: Don’t Say You Use AI for Writing
The author argues against using generative AI to draft written content that is presented under an individual’s name, viewing such practices as a deceptive way to mask a lack of original work. They assert that relying on AI for authorship undermines professional credibility and fails to represent genuine human effort.
- Public Service Announcement: Don’t Say You Use AI for Writing β satisfice.com
Building reliable agentic AI systems
Bayer AG and Thoughtworks have developed PRINCE, a cloud-hosted platform that uses Agentic Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Text-to-SQL to integrate decades of preclinical safety study reports. The system serves as an intelligent research assistant, enhancing data accessibility and drug development efficiency while ensuring strict pharmaceutical governance through human-in-the-loop integration.
- Building reliable agentic AI systems β martinfowler.com
‘We had to get out of the way’: The backlash over delivery robots
The rise of autonomous delivery robots on sidewalks has sparked significant backlash from pedestrians and local authorities over safety and accessibility concerns. Consequently, several cities, including Toronto and San Francisco, have implemented restrictions or bans to address issues such as sidewalk obstruction and regulatory gaps.
π» Software Engineering
nix-build in under 100 lines
Author Farid Zakaria demonstrates that the Nix build process is a straightforward system for executing derivations by providing a Go implementation of nix-build in under 100 lines. The lightweight program works by recursively realizing dependencies and executing builders to produce store paths from derivation files.
- nix-build in under 100 lines β fzakaria.com
What can wonky APIs tell us about the web?
The article examines unusual browser APIs, specifically highlighting the probabilistic return values of canPlayType and the redundant parameter in History.pushState(). It explains that these quirks are maintained primarily to ensure backward compatibility for single-page applications.
- What can wonky APIs tell us about the web? β alexwlchan.net
Optimizing #[sqlx::test] rebuild time
The use of the #[sqlx::test] macro in Rust can significantly increase compilation times by embedding database migrations as large, text-based constants within each decorated test function. This massive expansion of generated source code leads to much slower incremental rebuilds and increased computational work for the compiler.
- Optimizing #[sqlx::test] rebuild time β kobzol.github.io
AmigaOS 2: the greatest upgrade
AmigaOS offered superior graphics, sound, and pre-emptive multitasking capabilities compared to its 1980s competitors like the IBM PC and Macintosh. However, the system’s Workbench GUI was criticized for its unattractive color scheme and a lack of standardized toolkits.
- AmigaOS 2: the greatest upgrade β datagubbe.se
Robust Jobserver
The Robust Jobserver employs an automated check designed to identify and filter out bots. Users with JavaScript enabled will be automatically redirected to the intended page, though a manual option is provided as an alternative.
- Robust Jobserver β codeberg.org
Performance improvements in libffi
To improve performance in libffi, a function call interpreter, the author proposes implementing a “plan” system that pre-computes argument placement. This approach aims to reduce overhead by replacing repetitive type-walking during each call with an efficient sequence of simple opcodes.
- Performance improvements in libffi β atgreen.github.io
Apple Internals: Swift in the Kernel
Reverse-engineering of Apple’s macOS and iOS 27 has revealed “KernelKit,” a new framework that utilizes an Embedded Swift runtime for specific kernel extensions. While core C/C++ components like Mach and BSD remain unchanged, this development introduces new Mach-O platform IDs as a step toward creating a more memory-safe kernel.
- Apple Internals: Swift in the Kernel β blog.calif.io
CL-BBS: SchemeBBS-like Common Lisp Textboard
CL-BBS is a high-performance, modern anonymous textboard engine written in Common Lisp that serves as a rewrite of the original SchemeBBS. This entirely server-rendered application functions without JavaScript and introduces new features such as image link previews, persistent theme preferences, and an admin moderation page.
Improvements to std::format in C++26
The C++26 standard introduces several enhancements to the std::format library, including a parameterless std::println() for printing newlines and direct support for formatting pointer types. Additionally, the update adds a dedicated formatter for std::filesystem::path, improving ease of use and character encoding handling on Windows.
- Improvements to std::format in C++26 β mariusbancila.ro
Windows UI Evolution
This article traces the evolution of Microsoft Windows’ user interface regarding how it handles unassociated file extensions, spanning from Windows 386 through Windows 10. It details the progression from manual configurations via INI files and simple error messages to more integrated program selection dialogs and modern, flat user interfaces.
PowerFox Browser
PowerFox is an open-source web browser specifically designed for older PowerPC and Intel Macs running Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, or 10.6. It aims to revitalize aging hardware by providing modern security features, such as TLS 1.3 support, alongside compatibility with current web technologies.
- PowerFox Browser β powerfox.jazzzny.me
Ask for no, don’t ask for yes (2022)
To maintain momentum and avoid decision paralysis, employees should adopt a “bias for action” by informing managers of intended tasks rather than seeking permission. By presenting planned actions with a specific deadline for objections, workers can proceed with their responsibilities without placing an unnecessary decision-making burden on busy supervisors.
- Ask for no, don’t ask for yes (2022) β mooreds.com
Nix Needs Relocatable Binaries
The article proposes making Nix binaries relocatable to enable rootless usage and seamless integration with sandboxed build tools like Bazel. Currently, changing the Nix store prefix alters derivation hashes, which invalidates dependencies and prevents the use of public caches. The author suggests using relative paths via $ORIGIN in RUNPATH to maintain consistent hashes regardless of the store’s location.
- Nix Needs Relocatable Binaries β fzakaria.com
JSON-LD explained for personal websites
This article provides a technical guide on implementing JSON-LD to add structured data to personal websites, which can enhance search rankings and rich link previews. It details how to use Schema.org nodes and unique identifiers within a directed graph to help web crawlers better understand site semantics.
- JSON-LD explained for personal websites β hawksley.dev
Burnout Is Real in the OSS World, Says John-David Dalton, Creator of Lodash
John-David Dalton, creator of the widely used JavaScript library Lodash, has reflected on how significant personal life transitions led him to step back from maintaining the project. He is now collaborating with the OpenJS ecosystem to implement new governance structures aimed at ensuring the library’s long-term sustainability.
The Minimum Viable Unit of Saleable Software
The article examines whether software companies can remain viable now that LLMs allow businesses to build their own internal tools. Although these models significantly reduce development costs, the ongoing need for human oversight and maintenance often makes custom solutions more expensive than existing SaaS subscriptions.
- The Minimum Viable Unit of Saleable Software β brandur.org
JacobiβIDE for Abaqus subroutine with analytical tests and AI diagnosis
Jacobi Physics IDE is a new development environment designed to streamline the creation and debugging of complex multi-physics simulation subroutines, initially focusing on Abaqus. The tool aims to provide better diagnostic capabilities for researchers and plans to expand its support to other physics solvers such as COMSOL and LS-DYNA.
- JacobiβIDE for Abaqus subroutine with analytical tests and AI diagnosis β jacobee.netlify.app
Prefer duplication over the wrong abstraction (2016)
The author argues that duplicating code is preferable to creating “wrong abstractions” that grow increasingly complex with added conditional logic and parameters. To maintain code clarity, developers should resist the sunk cost fallacy and favor simple duplication over attempting to force new requirements into existing, convoluted structures.
- Prefer duplication over the wrong abstraction (2016) β sandimetz.com
(How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) (2010)
This technical guide details how to implement a simplified Scheme interpreter using Python by transforming program strings into abstract syntax trees through tokenization and parsing. It covers essential language elements such as variables, literals, and procedure calls while highlighting the syntactic simplicity of Lisp compared to complex languages like Java.
- (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) (2010) β norvig.com
I Still Live in the Terminal
The author advocates for terminal-based workflows, highlighting how pipes and text streams enable seamless integration between diverse tools without the need for specialized plugins. They further argue that utilizing command-line utilities like make provides a stable, consistent interface that remains effective even as underlying technologies evolve.
- I Still Live in the Terminal β blog.tacoda.dev
Huffman tree compressor and decompressor written in Clojure
A new Huffman tree compressor and decompressor has been implemented using the Clojure programming language. The tool is designed to handle large files and can be operated via Leiningen with specific command-line arguments for compression and decompression tasks.
- Huffman tree compressor and decompressor written in Clojure β github.com
David Ahl’s Basic Computer Games Ported to C
A new repository provides C language ports of the classic GW-BASIC games originally featured in David Ahl’s “BASIC Computer Games” books. These converted programs are designed to run on platforms including Linux, Windows, and FreeDOS, though they currently remain untested and unverified.
- David Ahl’s Basic Computer Games Ported to C β github.com
The deskilling of web dev is damaging our health
Web developers are increasingly experiencing burnout and anxiety due to the overwhelming requirement to master multiple complex specialties simultaneously. This pressure is further exacerbated by the constant need to track rapidly evolving framework abstractions built upon foundational web technologies.
- The deskilling of web dev is damaging our health β baldurbjarnason.com
TypeScript 7 RC: the compiler rewritten in Go, around 10x faster
Microsoft has released the TypeScript 7 Release Candidate, featuring a compiler rewritten in Go that delivers up to 10x faster builds and improved editor responsiveness. To ensure a smooth transition, developers are encouraged to upgrade to TypeScript 6 first to resolve deprecation warnings before moving to version 7.
- TypeScript 7 RC: the compiler rewritten in Go, around 10x faster β jatniel.dev
Google Hits 50% IPv6
Google reports that IPv6 usage has reached a 50% milestone among its users, though APNIC Labs records a lower worldwide capability of 42%. This discrepancy stems from different measurement methodologies, as APNIC uses statistical weighting to ensure its data reflects global internet usage rather than just Google’s specific user base.
- Google Hits 50% IPv6 β blog.apnic.net
A 3D voxel game engine written in APL
An experimental 3D voxel game engine has been developed using APL notation to test if the language can simplify the process of game creation. The project is currently in a buggy, experimental state and requires Dyalog APL 20.0 along with various graphics dependencies for macOS, Linux, and Windows.
- A 3D voxel game engine written in APL β github.com
Developers don’t understand CORS (2019)
A security vulnerability was discovered in Zoom caused by the use of an image-loading hack designed to bypass Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) restrictions. This workaround allowed any website on the internet to interact with Zoom’s local web server, exposing the platform to potential exploits.
- Developers don’t understand CORS (2019) β fosterelli.co
Project Fetch: Phase Two
Anthropic’s “Project Fetch” experiment revealed that Claude Opus 4.7 can autonomously complete robotics tasks approximately 20 times faster than the fastest human teams from a previous phase. While the model excels at coding sensor interfaces and technical planning, it still struggles with low-level robotic control and high-precision physical manipulation.
- Project Fetch: Phase Two β anthropic.com
Pondering routing more of my traffic via nodes outside the UK
Due to concerns that UK online safety policies may lead to increased internet censorship and identity verification, an author is considering routing their web traffic through nodes outside the country. This move aims to bypass potential website blocking and preserve privacy and freedom of expression.
- Pondering routing more of my traffic via nodes outside the UK β neilzone.co.uk
π Security & Privacy
Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone deploy tech to disable stolen phones after maker resistance
UK telecoms groups Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree have implemented technology to disable mobile phones stolen from their retail stores. This “kill switch” measure follows resistance from major manufacturers, such as Apple and Samsung, toward adopting broader anti-theft solutions.
Forward to Hell? On Misusing Transparent DNS Forwarders For Amplification Attacks
Recent research highlights how transparent DNS forwarders can be exploited to scale reflective amplification attacks by bypassing traditional protections like rate limiting and firewalls. These components allow attackers to leverage powerful anycast resolver infrastructure, effectively expanding the global attack surface of shielded DNS entities.
Mark-of-the-web and pinning installers to sites
The “mark-of-the-web” (MoTW) feature utilizes NTFS alternate data streams to attach origin metadata to downloaded files without altering their primary byte-for-byte content. This mechanism allows applications to detect a file’s download source and adjust security behaviors based on whether it originated from a trusted intranet or the public internet.
- Mark-of-the-web and pinning installers to sites β blog.randomoracle.io
Who owns your ATProto identity?
ATProto users lack true identity ownership because PDS operators hold the signing and rotation keys required for all network interactions. This vulnerability allows operators to impersonate users or permanently lock them out of their identities across every application in the ecosystem.
- Who owns your ATProto identity? β kevinak.se
Bab: A hash function for content-addressable storage
Bab is a new family of secure hash functions designed specifically for use in peer-to-peer content-addressable storage. It enables the streaming verification of data through embedded proofs, allowing users to verify string prefixes as they are received. Additionally, Bab improves upon the Bao specification by offering constant-sized length proofs and more efficient slice requests.
- Bab: A hash function for content-addressable storage β bab-hash.org
The Omnipod 5 insulin pump has been cracked by open source developers
Open-source developers have successfully integrated Omnipod 5 pod support into the Loop and Trio diabetes management systems using a new unified driver called OmnipodKit. The feature is currently in closed beta, with an open beta release planned for this summer.
- The Omnipod 5 insulin pump has been cracked by open source developers β nightscout.github.io
π’ Business & Industry
Humble Robotics raises $24M for electric, self-driving cabless freight trucks
San Francisco-based Humble Robotics has raised $24 million to develop electric, cabless, and autonomous freight trucks designed to reduce emissions and costs. While new California regulations now permit heavy-duty autonomous truck testing on public roads, labor unions have raised concerns regarding potential job losses and public safety.
Anduril explores establishing operations in Israel, seeking local manager
Defense technology startup Anduril is exploring the establishment of operations and development centers in Israel. The company is currently seeking a local manager to build relationships with Israeli startups and identify potential partnership and investment opportunities within the nation’s defense-tech ecosystem.
- Anduril explores establishing operations in Israel, seeking local manager β calcalistech.com
John Ternus set to leave his mark on Appleβs industrial design team
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus must prioritize rebuilding the company’s industrial design team to restore its focus on product aesthetics. Additionally, Apple’s 2027 roadmap includes upcoming products such as smart glasses, camera-equipped AirPods, and a foldable smartphone sequel.
- John Ternus set to leave his mark on Appleβs industrial design team β bloomberg.com
SoftBank struggles to find major LatAm startup deals; only two completed in last two years
SoftBank is scaling back its technology investments in Latin America as the region’s venture capital boom begins to fade. The company reports difficulty finding startups ready for major funding, having completed only two new deals over the past two years.
- SoftBank struggles to find major LatAm startup deals; only two completed in last two years β bloomberg.com
Palantir battles to save Β£330M NHS contract as pressure mounts for 2027 break clause (FT)
Palantir is fighting to preserve its Β£330 million, seven-year contract with NHS England as political and public pressure mounts to invoke a 2027 break clause. The tech giant faces scrutiny over how the deal was awarded, even as it decries the increasing politicization of procurement processes.
- Palantir battles to save Β£330M NHS contract as pressure mounts for 2027 break clause (FT) β ft.com
The anatomy of an AI-native org
AI is automating the “translation” tasks within organizations, such as converting business requirements into technical execution and project updates. As these coordination processes become significantly cheaper through AI agents, the middle layer of organizational structures is being compressed, leaving strategic decision-making as the primary human function.
- The anatomy of an AI-native org β ajeygore.in
Energy Security, Not Climate Goals, Is Now Driving the Clean Power Boom
Recent global energy crises and geopolitical instability have shifted the primary driver for clean energy adoption from climate change mitigation toward achieving energy security and independence. Unlike fossil fuels, renewable resources like solar power allow nations to mitigate risks from foreign embargoes and supply chain disruptions.
CleverCrow: give tokens to your favorite projects
CleverCrow is a new platform that allows supporters to donate tokens to specific GitHub repositories or issues to fund software development and maintenance. The project aims to address challenges like misguided AI pull requests by providing maintainers with the resources needed to build and fix projects.
- CleverCrow: give tokens to your favorite projects β clevercrow.io
Health insurance claim denial rates range from 13% to 35% by insurer
In 2024, health insurance claim denial rates for large ACA marketplace insurers ranged from 13% to 35%, with a national average of approximately 19%. Most denials are driven by administrative issues rather than medical necessity, and very few consumers successfully appeal these decisions.
- Health insurance claim denial rates range from 13% to 35% by insurer β randalolson.com
Fossil Fuels Are 40% of Freight Shipping Tonnage, but Half Its Fuel Use
The maritime industry’s total energy demand is projected to decrease as the transition away from fossil fuel and iron ore cargoes reduces the need for long-haul bulk trades. This shift may make the electrification of shorter shipping routes more achievable, rather than requiring a one-for-one replacement for all existing bunker fuels.
- Fossil Fuels Are 40% of Freight Shipping Tonnage, but Half Its Fuel Use β cleantechnica.com
Smashing the NIMBYs created modern capitalism
The 1688 Glorious Revolution catalyzed English industrialization by dismantling a “vetocracy” of fragmented property rights, which enabled large-scale investment in infrastructure and agriculture. The author argues that modern Western economies are currently facing similar stagnation due to complex political and property rights that hinder economic growth.
- Smashing the NIMBYs created modern capitalism β worksinprogress.co
Foreign-Born Entrepreneurs Drive America’s Unicorn Boom
Research from Stanfordβs Venture Capital Initiative reveals that 44% of U.S. unicorn founders were born outside the United States, with India contributing the highest number of these entrepreneurs. The study also highlights that relocating a startup to the U.S. significantly increases its likelihood of achieving billion-dollar status.
- Foreign-Born Entrepreneurs Drive America’s Unicorn Boom β news.crunchbase.com
CTOs Agree: Cognitive Debt Is the New Technical Debt
Senior engineering leaders are transitioning from unmanaged AI spending toward standardized tools and measurable ROI, a shift comparable to early cloud adoption. This evolution is also redefining engineering roles, placing greater emphasis on system design and code review over traditional coding implementation.
- CTOs Agree: Cognitive Debt Is the New Technical Debt β shiftmag.dev
π¬ Science & Hardware
See in CMYK
“See in CMYK,” an interactive experiment by artist Stefanie Posavec, the Exploratorium, and Google Arts & Culture Lab, explores the science of color printing. The tool uses Gemini AI to transform user photos into unique posters by replacing traditional halftone dots with custom, AI-generated icons.
- See in CMYK β artsandculture.google.com
The notebooks Marie Curie filled with her research are still dangerous to touch
Marie Curie’s original research notebooks remain highly radioactive due to radium-226 contamination from her scientific work. Because of the element’s long half-life, these historical documents will require strict safety protocols and protective gear for researchers until approximately the year 3500.
FDA advisors unanimously vote to approve Moderna’s mRNA after agency drama
FDA advisory committee members voted unanimously to support the approval of Modernaβs seasonal mRNA flu vaccine, mFlusiva, following a review of clinical trial data. The studies demonstrated that the vaccine provides superior efficacy and stronger immune responses in older adults compared to standard shots while maintaining a favorable safety profile.
- FDA advisors unanimously vote to approve Moderna’s mRNA after agency drama β arstechnica.com
Everything is logarithms
The article proposes treating logarithms without a specified base as abstract algebraic objects rather than numerical values. This perspective allows the change-of-base formula to be reinterpreted as a simple conversion between different measurement units, such as bits or nats.
- Everything is logarithms β alexkritchevsky.com
A forgotten social media post may hold key clues to Covid-19’s origin
A new analysis of a 2021 WeChat post suggests that maps within the post may contain unreleased data identifying specific market stalls with infected animals and vendors with antibodies. While the post’s “frozen lobster” theory is widely dismissed as disinformation, these specific details could provide evidence supporting a zoonotic origin for COVID-19.
The case against geometric algebra (2024)
The author argues that Geometric Algebra is fundamentally flawed due to its overreliance on Hestenesβ Geometric Product. Additionally, the article criticizes the field’s “zealous” culture for alienating mainstream mathematicians and preventing widespread academic acceptance.
- The case against geometric algebra (2024) β alexkritchevsky.com
The Lost Story of Alan Turing’s “Delilah” Project
The recently auctioned “Bayley papers” reveal new details about Alan Turing’s top-secret “Delilah” project, a portable voice-encryption system developed during World War II. These wartime documents also provide fresh insight into Turingβs contributions to the field of electrical engineering.
- The Lost Story of Alan Turing’s “Delilah” Project β spectrum.ieee.org
Armstrong Effect
The Armstrong effect refers to the production of static electricity through fluid friction, first observed in 1840 when escaping steam from a boiler generated visible sparks. Following this discovery, William Armstrong developed an electrostatic generator known as the “Armstrong hydroelectric machine” that used multiple steam jets to create large-scale electrical discharges.
- Armstrong Effect β en.wikipedia.org
Google Can’t Math Parsecs
Google’s interactive unit converter contains a bug that yields incorrect values for parsecs when mathematical operations are performed on them. The error, which is off by a factor of approximately 57.3, appears to stem from a confusion between degrees and radians during angle interpretation.
- Google Can’t Math Parsecs β lesswrong.com
π General Interest
Polymarket Paid for Deceptive Betting Videos
A Wall Street Journal investigation revealed that Polymarket paid social media creators to produce more than 1,100 deceptive videos featuring fake massive winnings to create a false impression of success. These fraudulent campaigns reportedly targeted users in the United States despite the prediction market’s services being banned there.
- Polymarket reportedly paid people to post fake videos of themselves placing bets β theverge.com
- WSJ: Polymarket pays creators for deceptive betting videos targeting banned US users. β wsj.com
- They Looked Like They Were Getting Rich on PolymarketβBut None of It Was Real β wsj.com
- Polymarket Paid Dozens to Post Videos of Themselves ‘Winning’ with Fake Bets β m.slashdot.org
Remote work increases social isolation
A study by Natalia Emanuel et al. examines the relationship between remote work, social isolation, and mental health. The research investigates how working from home influences an individual’s psychological well-being and levels of loneliness.
- Remote work increases social isolation β science.org
Simple hard way to conjugate Japanese verbs
The article intended to discuss Japanese verb conjugation is currently unavailable because the post could not be found. As a result, no substantive information or instructional content was provided in the text.
- Simple hard way to conjugate Japanese verbs β underreacted.leaflet.pub
The Deadly Rise of Giant Trucks and S.U.V.s
The increasing prevalence of large SUVs and pickup trucks is a significant factor in the 75 percent rise in U.S. pedestrian fatalities since 2009. These larger vehicles are more lethal due to taller hoods that increase impact severity and expanded blind zones that reduce driver visibility. Researchers estimate that maintaining previous vehicle dimensions could prevent approximately 200 to 400 pedestrian deaths annually.
- The Deadly Rise of Giant Trucks and S.U.V.s β nytimes.com
I make good money. Why do I still feel like this?
The author argues that persistent financial anxiety among high earners is driven by the erosion of the middle class and a widening K-shaped economy. This shift has led to a “tierfication” of services, leaving even well-paid individuals struggling to afford their expected standard of living.
- I make good money. Why do I still feel like this? β yourbrainonmoney.substack.com
Happy Fathers Day
In a Father’s Day tribute, an individual recounts being raised by an uncle in Soviet-controlled Poland. The author shares childhood memories of launching model rockets and riding a bicycle equipped with a functional, stolen police siren.
Vulgar Materialism
The article critiques “vulgar materialism,” the perspective that all major world events are driven exclusively by economic or corporate interests. By examining historical instances such as WWI and the invasion of Ukraine, the author argues that political power often operates independently of purely financial motivations.
- Vulgar Materialism β borretti.me
Teach your kids perfect pitch
BSharp is a training app designed to help young children develop absolute pitch using the Eguchi chord identification method. The application teaches users to associate specific piano chords with colors, utilizing an adaptive algorithm to introduce new levels as accuracy and mastery are achieved.
- Teach your kids perfect pitch β github.com
100 Greatest Bird Names of All Time
The author has curated and shared a ranked list of the 100 greatest bird names selected from more than 11,000 species. Additionally, the article highlights several notable recent works exploring avian history and its cultural impact.
- 100 Greatest Bird Names of All Time β birdhistory.substack.com
Beyond All Reason (Free Total Annihilation Inspired RTS)
Beyond All Reason is a free real-time strategy game featuring fully simulated projectile ballistics, explosion physics, and terrain deformation. Players can command massive armies using over ten different unit classes in a highly tactical environment shaped by terrain and resource management.
- Beyond All Reason (Free Total Annihilation Inspired RTS) β beyondallreason.info
Sword Swallowing and Its Side Effects
A study of international sword swallowers has identified common complications such as sore throats and chest pain, particularly during training or frequent performances. The research also highlights increased risks of serious injuries, including esophageal perforations and gastrointestinal bleeding, when performers are distracted or use unusual equipment.
- Sword Swallowing and Its Side Effects β pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Chess-Inspired Roguelike
Prince Chazz is a chess-inspired roguelike game developed by Floris Veldhuizen and Tom Hutman under the studio Maanraket. The project is associated with a 2026 copyright.
- Chess-Inspired Roguelike β princechazz.com
SUV buyers undeterred by warnings of risk to pedestrians
A Swansea University study has found that informing drivers about the increased safety risks SUVs pose to pedestrians and cyclists does not significantly deter them from purchasing these vehicles. Because awareness alone has a negligible effect on buying decisions, researchers suggest that governments may need to implement financial penalties to effectively reduce the number of large vehicles on the road.
- SUV buyers undeterred by warnings of risk to pedestrians β theguardian.com
Your brain was never designed for this much bad news
The human brain’s evolutionary negativity bias makes individuals particularly vulnerable to the overwhelming, constant stream of global bad news provided by modern technology. This persistent exposure can lead to “news fatigue” and feelings of powerlessness, prompting many people to avoid following current events altogether.
- Your brain was never designed for this much bad news β sciencedaily.com
Greece unveils restored Parthenon facade unseen in full for 2 centuries
Restorers have added two new marble blocks to the Parthenon’s western side, filling gaps that have been empty for approximately 220 years. This project is part of a long-term effort to repair damage from war and weather while restoring the ancient temple’s original geometric proportions.
Lean bulk, cut, body recomp. Calculate maintenance calories
MacroCodex is a free app that uses an algorithm based on personal calorie intake and weight data to calculate maintenance calories more accurately than traditional statistical formulas or wearable devices. By analyzing individual progress over approximately three weeks, the tool provides personalized results specific to a user’s body rather than relying on population averages.
- Lean bulk, cut, body recomp. Calculate maintenance calories β macrocodex.app
Spielberg on the βUFOβ term, Loeb on humans as probes, and SpaceX shares wobble
Steven Spielberg has expressed a preference for the term βUFOβ over βUAP,β while Avi Loeb suggested that humans may function as self-replicating biological probes. Additionally, the report addresses recent volatility in SpaceXβs stock following its first week of trading on the exchange.