Saturday, May 18, 2019

New top story on Hacker News: Amazon Jumps into Freight Brokerage

Amazon Jumps into Freight Brokerage
167 by turtlegrids | 101 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Gmail tracks the history of things you buy, and it’s hard to delete

Gmail tracks the history of things you buy, and it’s hard to delete
281 by coloneltcb | 169 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Aldi, a brutally efficient grocery chain, is upending America's supermarkets

Aldi, a brutally efficient grocery chain, is upending America's supermarkets
339 by oftenwrong | 440 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Update to Security Incident

Update to Security Incident
188 by rahuldottech | 36 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Salesforce enables ‘modify all’ in user profiles

Salesforce enables ‘modify all’ in user profiles
194 by LinuxBender | 66 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Walking Away from the Product I Spent a Year Building

Walking Away from the Product I Spent a Year Building
399 by rwalling | 189 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Tracking logo found in Navy email to Navy Times amid leak investigation

Tracking logo found in Navy email to Navy Times amid leak investigation
93 by Jerry2 | 122 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Black – Uncompromising Python code formatter

Black – Uncompromising Python code formatter
363 by collinmanderson | 220 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Hewlett Packard Enterprise to Buy Supercomputer Maker Cray

Hewlett Packard Enterprise to Buy Supercomputer Maker Cray
212 by jeremiahlee | 150 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: A new documentary on the downfall of General Magic

A new documentary on the downfall of General Magic
89 by pseudolus | 61 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Codex Atlanticus” Now Online

Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Codex Atlanticus” Now Online
5 by pseudolus | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Guide to Deep Work

Guide to Deep Work
310 by pointnova | 50 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Real-time image manipulation with Voronoi/Delaunay

Show HN: Real-time image manipulation with Voronoi/Delaunay
20 by EllipticCurve | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Microbots Are on Their Way

Microbots Are on Their Way
62 by smb111 | 27 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: 'I’ve become isolated': the aftermath of near-doomed QF72

'I’ve become isolated': the aftermath of near-doomed QF72
49 by rosege | 14 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: This neural net would like to deliver these petitions

This neural net would like to deliver these petitions
40 by got-any-grapes | 3 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Two amateur sleuths discover ancient rock art in the plains of India

Two amateur sleuths discover ancient rock art in the plains of India
35 by kwindla | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Black, Hot ‘Superionic’ Ice May Be Nature’s Most Common Form of Water

Black, Hot ‘Superionic’ Ice May Be Nature’s Most Common Form of Water
62 by furcyd | 4 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Peermaps

Peermaps
123 by bpierre | 13 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: ND4J: Scientific Computing on the JVM

ND4J: Scientific Computing on the JVM
29 by bryanrasmussen | 8 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Internet Data Is Rotting

Internet Data Is Rotting
95 by walterbell | 100 comments on Hacker News.


THE GUEST BOOK by Sarah Blake

Evie Milton uncovers a story going back a couple generations that may shatter a family myth.

#15 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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THE ROAD HOME by Richard Paul Evans

The third book in the Broken Road series. Charles James continues his journey on Route 66 to his ultimate destination.

#14 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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TIGHTROPE by Amanda Quick

A former trapeze artist’s plan to start a new life goes sideways when a man is murdered by his robot invention.

#13 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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FOX NEWS: Family inherits field of forgotten Ferraris


Family inherits field of forgotten Ferraris



Left to rot.

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FOX NEWS: Shocking: Usain Bolt unveils $9,999 electric car


Shocking: Usain Bolt unveils $9,999 electric car



Can be offered through ride sharing platform.

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FOX NEWS: Matt Damon, Christian Bale named honorary Indy 500 starters


Matt Damon, Christian Bale named honorary Indy 500 starters



The actors are set to star in racing film.

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FOX NEWS: Cops expect an arrest in Ferrari test drive theft soon, based on tips and forensic evidence


Cops expect an arrest in Ferrari test drive theft soon, based on tips and forensic evidence



CSI: Dusseldorf.

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FOX NEWS: NTSB: Tesla Autopilot was engaged before fatal Florida crash


NTSB: Tesla Autopilot was engaged before fatal Florida crash



System didn't brake for semi.

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FOX NEWS: Driver fined, license suspended for 'dangerous' amount of fast-food wrappers in car


Driver fined, license suspended for 'dangerous' amount of fast-food wrappers in car



At least he wasn’t littering.

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FOX NEWS: 'Barn find' 1970 Ford Mustang on eBay is more than meets the eye


'Barn find' 1970 Ford Mustang on eBay is more than meets the eye



Deserves a second look.

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FOX NEWS: Rhode Island cop pulls over self-driving car


Rhode Island cop pulls over self-driving car



"It looked like an oversize golf cart."

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FOX NEWS: Study finds small used cars are the most dangerous and this one is the worst


Study finds small used cars are the most dangerous and this one is the worst



Bigger is better.

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FOX NEWS: The McLaren GT is a 203 mph golf cart


The McLaren GT is a 203 mph golf cart



As close as it'll get to making an SUV.

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New Show Hacker News story: Show HN: Keyboards for Africa

Show HN: Keyboards for Africa
3 by nellycheboi12 | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New Show Hacker News story: Show HN: Toolkit to build accessible web apps

Show HN: Toolkit to build accessible web apps
4 by hazdiego | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New Show Hacker News story: Show HN: LOC React State Manager Using Hooks

Show HN: LOC React State Manager Using Hooks
4 by jakoblorz | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New Show Hacker News story: Show HN: Chrome extension to control video speed on Netflix, Prime, Twitch, etc.

Show HN: Chrome extension to control video speed on Netflix, Prime, Twitch, etc.
4 by piyujai | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New Show Hacker News story: Show HN: Monitor Your AWS Cost in Slack

Show HN: Monitor Your AWS Cost in Slack
17 by toeknee123 | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New Show Hacker News story: Show HN: Real-time image manipulation with Voronoi/Delaunay

Show HN: Real-time image manipulation with Voronoi/Delaunay
20 by EllipticCurve | 2 comments on Hacker News.


German Far-Right Rules Digital Campaign for Europe Election


By The Associated Press from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2WPLa1b
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Ethiopia Starts Rationing Electricity for Homes and Industries


By Reuters from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2LQUq46
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Chinese State Media Hits Out at 'Fabricated' U.S. Tech Claims


By Reuters from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WTWqty
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On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week


By Margaret Kramer from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2EgbDhb
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North Korea Asks U.N. Chief to Address Ship Seizure by 'Gangster' U.S.


By Reuters from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2JLTGL7
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Bryant Hits 3 HRs as Cubs Punish Nats' Bullpen in 14-6 Win


By The Associated Press from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2W8OLKD
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Stormy Daniels Agrees to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Ex-Lawyer


By The Associated Press from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2W8IbUr
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For Tiger Woods, the Love Is as Big as Ever


By Kevin Draper from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Ej6ViN
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Reflections on the Graduation of My Daughter


By Roger Cohen from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2JLMqyU
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Corrections: May 18, 2019


By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2JNRzWY
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On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week


By MARGARET KRAMER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2EgbDhb
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Protests at the Whitney Over a Board Member Whose Company Sells Tear Gas


By COLIN MOYNIHAN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2HpyDMD
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The Week in Arts: Renée Zellweger as aTemptress; Tilda Swinton and her Daughter as Co-Stars


By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Q8REWF
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What’s on TV Saturday: ‘S.N.L.’ and ‘Fleabag’


By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2w3W3AO
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Trump Administration Flying Migrants Out of Texas to Ease Overcrowding at Border


By ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS and PATRICIA MAZZEI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Q8OkuA
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Quotation of the Day: Venezuela Reels as Economy Falls


By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2HCWho5
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For Tiger Woods, the Love Is as Big as Ever


By KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Ej6ViN
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N.H.L. Playoffs: Blues Even Series as Jordan Binnington Stymies Sharks


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2VyCzyC
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N.B.A. Playoffs: Bucks Never Trail in a Rout of the Raptors


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2YDuydH
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Marlins Beat Mets as Dormant Bats Wake Up Against Jacob deGrom


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2LTFjab
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Horse Deaths at Santa Anita and Pimlico: Same Day, Same Track Owner


By JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2LPnIQN
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As the Blues Seek the Stanley Cup, a Hockey Hub Grows in St. Louis


By BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2W5up5a
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Women May Be Voting in Record Numbers in India. These 7 Say Why.


By SUHASINI RAJ and JEFFREY GETTLEMAN from NYT Reader Center https://nyti.ms/2WPpceN
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Corrections: May 18, 2019


By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2JNRzWY
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Does Anyone Actually Want Joe Biden to Be President?


By JILL FILIPOVIC from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/30uHCUg
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Reflections on the Graduation of My Daughter


By ROGER COHEN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2JLMqyU
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Dear Millennials: The Feeling Is Mutual


By BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2JJVofQ
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Citrus Farmers Facing Deadly Bacteria Turn to Antibiotics, Alarming Health Officials


By ANDREW JACOBS and MICHAEL ADNO from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2HqdjH5
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Hard Core


By CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/2EdkbW8
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Corroded Well Lining Caused Aliso Canyon Gas Leak That Displaced Thousands, Report Says


By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2VxtBBw
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FOX NEWS: Uber launches new feature for riders who hate small talk


Uber launches new feature for riders who hate small talk



'Quiet mode' will cost passengers a little extra to order a conversation-free ride.

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FOX NEWS: Rural America still struggling for access to high-speed internet service


Rural America still struggling for access to high-speed internet service



As anticipation grows for 5G technology to be rolled out in big cities, nearly 15 million people in rural pockets across the country are still waiting for reliable high-speed internet.

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FOX NEWS: Facebook temporarily suspends Candace Owens


Facebook temporarily suspends Candace Owens



Facebook temporarily suspended Conservative commentator Candace Owens for violating its Community Standards, according to Facebook.

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FOX NEWS: Grumpy Cat’s funniest memes in honor of the famous feline’s death


Grumpy Cat’s funniest memes in honor of the famous feline’s death



Grumpy Cat may be gone, but the memes that helped propel her to fame live on.

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FOX NEWS: New White House tool targets social-media censorship


New White House tool targets social-media censorship



Trump administration rolls out tool to submit claims of 'political bias' on social media; reaction and analysis on 'Outnumbered.'

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FOX NEWS: Fake Facebook accounts impersonated Big Tech CEOs like Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai


Fake Facebook accounts impersonated Big Tech CEOs like Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai



A new fake account problem has recently bedeviled Facebook.

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FOX NEWS: Amazon hit with backlash in India for selling shoes and rugs with images of Hindu gods


Amazon hit with backlash in India for selling shoes and rugs with images of Hindu gods



Amazon was hit with a social media backlash in India after a range of items bearing images of Hindu gods, including rugs and toilet seat covers, were being sold on its website.

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FOX NEWS: Boeing finishes software update for Max 737 jets


Boeing finishes software update for Max 737 jets



The software update is awaiting approval from the FAA to certify the fix; Dan Springer reports.

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FOX NEWS: New Hermeus supersonic aircraft would make NY-London trip in 90 minutes


New Hermeus supersonic aircraft would make NY-London trip in 90 minutes



Aerospace company Hermeus unveiled plans to develop an aircraft that could travel at speeds of up to Mach 5 -- cutting travel time from New York to London from 7 hours to 90 minutes. 

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FOX NEWS: Study claims video games aren't just for kids


Study claims video games aren't just for kids



A new study from the Entertainment Software Association shows 65 percent of American adults are playing video games.

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