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Australia news live: Major Sydney property developer collapses leaving buyers in limbo; Greens senator opts out for 2028 over partner’s health

West Australian newspaper uses moniker on front page. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Number of NSW households in urgent need of priority housing hits highest level in over a year The number of NSW households in urgent need of

🔴 Mideast live: US unveils fresh sanctions to 'sever every economic lifeline' sustaining Iran

Mideast live: Oil tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz off Oman

An oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, causing damage but no casualties, the the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said early Tuesday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Modern Warfare 4 beta's first update is live, adding a new map, mode, and toned-down footsteps

Infinity Ward has deployed the first proper update to the Modern Warfare 4 beta , addressing a chunk of the feedback from the beta's opening day, including footstep audio, weapon lethality, and map voting. Read more

Iran war live: US slaps new sanctions on Iran, warns Tehran trade partners

US tells countries to choose between Washington and Tehran, warns Iran's trade partners they will face consequences.

Security Council LIVE: War, hunger, flooding escalates in Sudan

Suffering in Sudan continues to grow in the world’s worst humanitarian crisis amid brutal mass killings, abductions and rape, top UN officials warned the Security Council on Monday, calling for action to end the four-year-long war. UN News app users can follow our coverage here.

Security Council LIVE: Civilian suffering grows in Russia-Ukraine war

As spiralling drone and missile attacks on civilians in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continue, top UN officials told the Security Council on Monday that every diplomatic effort must work towards a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire. UN News app users can follow our liv

Watch 2 astronauts replace failed ISS antenna during spacewalk today

Two astronauts will do some repair work outside the International Space Station today (Aug. 25), and you can watch the action live. NASA's Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot of the European Space Agency will conduct a spacewalk today (Aug. 25) to replace a space-to-ground-antenna. The

Paradox commits a classic blunder and accidentally leaks its own post-apocalyptic grand strategy game

As we head into big gaming week™ there are lots of studios with secret projects whirring behind the scenes, waiting to be announced at Gamescom or Opening Night Live. We now know that Paradox is one of said studios, thanks to its own forum filters. "Paradox Forum website seems to

Live: Taylor indicates Coalition's migration target could fall 'well below' 200,000

Live: Coles reports $1.1b annual profit, sets aside $235m to address worker underpayments

Bring your ideas to life with epic savings on Flashforge 3D printers — Flashforge joins the AliExpress 828 mega-sale

AliExpress’s annual 828 sale is live, and one of the standout deals is from the Flashforge brand. Whether you are looking for high-quality filaments like HS PLA or a 3D printer like the Adventurer 5M , AD5X , or Adventurer 5M Pro , this is a great opportunity to upgrade your setu

AirTag 2 now just $20 each ahead of new feature coming soon

Last week delivered a collection of particularly notable price drops on current-generation Apple gear, from AirPods Pro 3 at 25% off to the latest AirPods Max 2 at $120 off the list price, but we are not done yet. While those deals are indeed still live, Amazon has just delivered

Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy trial testimony continues with prosecution rebuttal witnesses - CBS News

Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy trial testimony continues with prosecution rebuttal witnesses CBS News ‘What are you smiling for?’ After tense cross-examination of psychiatrist, new prosecution witness testifies in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial The Boston Globe Lindsay Clancy murder t

Watch live: RFK Jr., Rollins tout Trump’s child nutrition agenda

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins will speak Monday at an event outlining the Trump administration’s child nutrition agenda. The two officials are set to discuss new investments and policies tied to the administrati

Watch live: Bessent unveils ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday afternoon will unveil new sanctions on Iran, escalating the Trump administration’s pressure on the Islamic Republic to negotiate a deal to end the conflict and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump warned last week that Iran

WATCH LIVE: Bessent expected to announce new round of Iran sanctions

Iran's currency hit a record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade.

Live: Zelensky calls on allies to cover €27 billion gap for Ukraine’s air defence needs

President Volodymyr ​Zelensky on Monday urged Ukraine's ​allies to help ​cover a funding gap of €27 billion for ​its air defence needs ​in 2026. Ukraine is hosting a meeting of its key European backers in Kyiv as the country marks its 35th Independence Day. Follow our liveblog fo

Kacey Musgraves Launches Lube, Hangs from Giant Disco Balls at Tour Kickoff

The suggestive product launch arrived just days before Musgraves took the joke to arena scale in Chicago. Kacey Musgraves Launches Lube, Hangs from Giant Disco Balls at Tour Kickoff Alex Krinsky

Housing may shape death risks for low-income older renters

For low-income older adults, where they live may affect how long they live, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis.

How long could we possibly live? A new estimate is mind-boggling

Biogerontologists are exploring the upper limit for human life. A recent study has it verging on two centuries – but columnist Graham Lawton finds reason to be sceptical

Security Council LIVE: Drone strikes and political impasse in Libya

As Libya faces a political impasse delaying long-planned elections alongside clashes and drone strikes that left a major oil refinery ablaze, the Security Council heard the latest updates, with an activist warning that the collision of extreme heat, water scarcity and environment

Lindsay Clancy's trial has superfans rallying around her - The Telegraph

Lindsay Clancy's trial has superfans rallying around her The Telegraph Watch live: Testimony continues in Lindsay Clancy trial The Boston Globe Lindsay Clancy trial update: Rebuttal testimony continues in case of mom who killed kids | LIVE ABC7 New York Lindsay Clancy murder tria

BBC Introducing announce ‘LIVE’ events across the UK for young artists after being axed from Reading & Leeds

The programme will span 10 locations with performances, workshops, open mics and panels The post BBC Introducing announce ‘LIVE’ events across the UK for young artists after being axed from Reading & Leeds appeared first on NME .

Iran war live: US vows ‘economic D-Day’; Tehran threatens Gulf oil exports

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington aims to 'sever every economic lifeline' that sustains Iran.

Live: Joyce claims One Nation consistent 'all along' despite migration mop up

Live: ASX on the rise as miners rally but banks sink

‘The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE’: Here’s How to Watch the Concert Special Online for Free

The actor took the stage in character as Lestat for a special performance featuring six songs written by the series’ composer Daniel Hart.

Iran war live: Tehran warns neighbours against joining US economic war

Official says any state joining US would be considered an enemy and Tehran would target their interests in retaliation.

IEEE Publishing Ethics Team Upholds Research Integrity

Given a rising number of publishing misconduct allegations , IEEE in 2022 created the Publishing Ethics Team as a centralized department to assist in handling claims. The group also works to increase the organization’s visibility in the broader publishing ethics area and helps IE

Fridays With Bob

When I started at Spectrum 25 years ago, a senior editor suggested that I find a “rabbi,” by which he meant someone who could mentor me in how EEs approach problems and evaluate potential solutions. I didn’t find one right away. Then in 2005 we decided to do a special report, foc

Identifying the Root Cause of Electronics Failures With Simulation Apps

This article is brought to you by COMSOL . In pursuit of improved range, greater reliability, and faster charging, electric vehicles are driving the demand for high-voltage electronics. Other applications driving this demand include wind farms, data centers, and server farms, to

This Hi-Fi Tape Recorder Changed Radio Forever

A German engineer wanted a cheaper cigarette. The popular crooner Bing Crosby wanted a vacation. Satisfying both desires inadvertently led to the invention of the laugh track. Along the way there were Nazis, spoils of war, and more than one accidental encounter. Tying together th

The System That Turned Paper Charts Into Digital Medical Records

Most hospitals and health care providers use electronic health records instead of paper charts to note patient vaccinations, diagnoses, and procedures. AthenaOne , Epic , and Oracle Health are some of the systems employed around the world. Many patients can access their electroni

Why R&D Waste Persists Despite Widespread AI Adoption

This report examines R&D waste and how AI adoption has outpaced the intelligence needed to make consequential decisions well. What Attendees will Learn Where R&D budget is lost. More than a third of organizations spend 25 to 40 percent of their R&D budget on projects that never r

IEEE Course Teaches How to Use AI to Modernize Power Grids

Today’s U.S. electrical grid, among the largest, most complex systems ever built, is operating at its limit. The combination of rapid industrial growth, more frequent extreme weather, and a record surge in electricity use has pushed the grid to its breaking point , according to t

Cars Communicating Badly Is an Already-Solved Problem

The history of networking is full of tools that repurposed solutions to very different kinds of problems first. Wi-Fi’s origins trace back , in part, to a team of Australian radio astronomers trying to detect signals from evaporating black holes. But the data-processing tools the

Navigating the Pivot From Tech Expert to Organizational Leader

The transition from a purely technical expert or individual contributor position to a broader leadership role is one of the most challenging phases in a STEM career. It requires moving away from relying solely on technical excellence toward mastering systems thinking, adaptive le

IEEE Engineering Summit Supports Bhutan’s Digital Transformation

In collaboration with the Kingdom of Bhutan government, IEEE recently introduced its Engineering Education, Research, and Innovation Summit. Held on 9 and 10 June in Paro, in the eastern Himalayas, the event was designed to help Bhutan navigate its digital transformation by focus

Zap Rocks. Add Water. Get Clean Hydrogen

In a tranquil Boston suburb , on the far edge of a horse farm, where pasture gives way to woods, a crane lowers an enormous electrode into a borehole. The electrode, a half-meter-long cylinder with copper-tipped arms to ensure good contact with the borehole walls, descends—deeper

Inside the Data Bottleneck Slowing Visual and Physical AI

A survey of over 700 professionals examines how visual and physical AI teams build systems, why models fail, and where data work drives production. Download this free whitepaper now!

Bring a Product Manager Mindset to Your Next Engineering Job

If you haven’t already seen a job listing for a “product engineer,” you probably will soon. The job everyone’s suddenly hiring for, this role is like a cross between a product manager and an engineer (as the name suggests). And it’s a hiring trend worth paying attention to. Compa

Predict Antenna Coupling on Electrically Large Platforms Before Building Hardware

Learn how full-wave simulation predicts very low antenna coupling on aircraft-sized platforms, and which three modeling techniques deliver accurate results with fewer computational resources. Download this free whitepaper now!

Digital Signal Processing Pioneer Bede Liu Dies At 91

Bede Liu, a digital signal processing pioneer, died on 7 May. He was 91. Liu was widely regarded as one of the founders of modern digital signal processing, a field that applies mathematical algorithms to analyze, modify, and transmit signals including sound, images, and video. T

From AI Copilots to Agent Swarms

The impact of AI on software development has been both profound and ever-evolving. Last year, I wrote about AMD’s plans to use AI not just for generating new lines of code, but also for other steps in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), such as triaging problems, debugging

IEEE Presidents’ Scholarship Honors Teen Innovators

About 16 percent of the global population—more than 1 billion people—live with some form of disability, according to the World Health Organization . Many of the disabilities affect independence and mobility. Three high school students working on inventions to help people with dis

Gaining Leadership Backing for Your Innovations

This article is part of our exclusive career advice series in partnership with the IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society. Imagine this: You have a strong idea for a new product for your company. Your coworkers encourage you to move forward because they believe it cou

Stop Hunting, Start Solving: Accelerating Root Cause Analysis with Agentic AI

About this Webinar Turn Yield Excursions into Faster, More Confident Root Cause Analysis When a yield issue emerges, the answer rarely lives in a single system. Critical clues are spread across metrology data, tool traces, chemical analysis, and facilities systems, while growing

This IEEE Senior Member Develops AI Tools for E-Commerce Sites

Balaji Ingole rarely saw televisions while growing up in Udgir, India. No one in the small Maharashtra village had computers or phones. Only one household owned a television, and neighbors often gathered there to watch shows together. Ingole never even saw a computer growing up.

Poetry for Engineers: Safe Distance

How do I touch you across the ocean, across cold depths where light travels through glass. Not copper—fibers. Optical. Through liquid glass, through flickering light that carries you in fragments. Light broken into pulses. You say: it’s easier this way. What are we missing like t

Building Technology People Can Trust

This article is brought to you by Emerson . I’ve spent much of my career as an engineer, including years in the semiconductor industry. And one lesson has stayed with me through every major technology shift: innovation always creates new complexity. In semiconductors, we have see

IEEE Senior Membership Demystified

For most of my career, my IEEE membership sat quietly in the background—a line on my résumé, a discount code for a conference registration, and access to the IEEE Xplore digital library , which I underutilized. I didn’t think much about the grade of membership available above tha

What It Takes to Be an Adaptable Engineer

The AI boom has disrupted the way engineers work, introducing new tools to learn, raising expectations for what teams can achieve in a workday, and making it harder to get hired in the first place. This makes it difficult to advise students on which specific coding languages or t

Supreme and Nike Unveil the Air Max 2001 Air Ecstasy Collaboration

Summary Supreme and Nike have officially announced a collaborative Air Max 2001 Air EcstasyThe exclusive model features quilted mesh uppers 3M reflective TPU logos and debossed midsole detailingThe collection drops globally on August 27 followed by an Asia release on August 29 Su

Everything Dropping at Palace This Week

Summary Led by a Betty Boop collabortive capsule with Fleischer Studios, featuring the iconic character across chenille varsity jackets, graphic tees and headwear. Mainline seasonal drop highlights sporty pieces like the Big Ripstop jacket, Dove Stamp waffle tops as well as Legac

The G-Dragon x CASETiFY “Make It Yours” Collection Is Available Now

Summary CASETiFY and G-DRAGON drop "MAKE IT YOURS," expanding device protection into a customizable, charm-based accessory ecosystem.Key Accessories includes Glaze and Mirror Impact Cases, Love Lock magnetic charms, Alphabet Plush characters, and customized Bounce Suitcases. CASE

size? and New Balance Reimagine the 204L With Picnic-Inspired Gingham

Name: New Balance 204L Size? ExclusiveColorway: BrownSKU: U204L3T0MSRP: £120 GBP (approx. $164 USD)Release Date: Available NowWhere to Buy: Size?New Balance has partnered up with size? for an exclusive iteration of the 204L, reimagining the sneaker's usual mesh upper with a green

GDC Collaborates With Malbon Golf for a Golf Apparel Capsule Crafted From Denim

Summary GDC and Malbon Golf drop a four-piece golf capsule crafted entirely from 100% Japanese cotton denim chambray.Features the Collegiate Long Sleeve, Pine Windshirt, Magnolia Pants and Clubhouse Pants in Light Blue and Navy.Launches August 27 via Malbon and August 29 via GDC

SAN SAN GEAR FW26 Explores Urban Connectivity With “CABLE”

Summary SAN SAN GEAR FW26 “CABLE” explores unseen urban networks through layered silhouettes and technical fabrics.Key styles include multi‑layered outerwear, structural knitwear and modular bags.Released in three drops starting today, via flagship, online and select retailers. S

SATISFY and COROS Team Up for Their First-Ever Mountain Sports Watch

Summary SATISFY and COROS launch the APEX 4 Mountain Sports Watch, blending alpine‑grade engineering with cultural design.Features include a crystallized titanium bezel, dual‑frequency GPS, a 65‑hour battery life, and exclusive SATISFY watch faces.Available now via both brands, r

Mizuno Revives the Flagship WAVE PROPHECY 1in a Stealthy “Black” Look

Name: Mizuno WAVE PROPHECY 1 “Black”Colorway: BlackSKU: D1GA265102MSRP: ￥35,200 JPY (approx. $222 USD)Release Date: August 28Where to Buy: MizunoMizuno continues to delve into its archives to deliver modern reimaginings of some of its most iconic silhouettes. The latest to be unv

PUMA Hoops x LaMelo Ball Unveil the All-New MB.06 "Shooting Star"

Name: PUMA Hoops LaMelo Ball MB.06 “Shooting Star”Colorway: Dark Amethyst/Lavender AlertSKU: TBCMSRP: $130 USDRelease Date: September 25Where to Buy: PUMAPUMA Hoops and LaMelo Ball have officially introduced the MB.06 "Shooting Star," representing the latest chapter in the dynami

New Arrivals From HBX: Our Legacy

Brand Information: Founded in 2005 by Richardos Klarén, Cristopher Nying and Jockum Hallin, Our Legacy is a Stockholm-based brand known for its contemporary Scandinavian style. Effortlessly applying custom-developed fabrics on signature shapes, Our Legacy has amassed a devoted f

SKIMS' New Chief Design Officer Spent 22 Years at Supreme

SummarySKIMS hired former Supreme veteran Erin Magee as its first-ever Chief Design Officer.Simultaneously, the brand promoted Kim Schraub to the newly created role of Chief Brand Officer.On August 24, SKIMS officially announced that designer Erin Magee was hired on as the brand'

James Harden's adidas Harden Vol. 10 Is Recast in "HarDenim"

SummaryThe adidas Harden Vol. 10 "HarDenim" trades its usual futuristic look for a vintage, black denim and Japanese sashiko patchwork design.Expected in late 2026 for $160, the shoe highlights a rising trend of denim-infused aesthetics in performance sneakers.After appearing in

Hajime Sorayama Takes His Business Into His Own Hands

Summary Sorayama has ended his NANZUKA relationship and launched his own management company.The move gives him more control over his work, IP and collaborations.Sorayama says he currently does not control @hajimesorayamaofficial. For most artists, an estate is something assembled

Lil Yachty Loves LOEWE. Now, He's Leading the Fashion House's Ice-Cold New Campaign.

Lil Yachty has always had an affinity for LOEWE. He attended the Spanish fashion house's most recent runway show in Paris, where he donned a bright yellow jacket and was infamously papped by Judi Jupiter in that one viral video that even LOEWE itself clipped and shared to its own

FC Barcelona Debuts Kobe Bryant-Inspired "Barça Mamba" Away Kit

Summary FC Barcelona has officially debuted its new Barça Mamba away kit on the pitch against Elche CFThe jersey features a striking purple and yellow colorway inspired by Kobe Bryant and his Mamba MentalityThe match debut coincided directly with Kobe Bryant's birthday FC Barcelo

Kit Harington Joins HBO's 'Harry Potter' Season 2 as Gilderoy Lockhart

Summary Kit Harington has joined the cast of HBO's 'Harry Potter' series as Defense Against the Dark Arts professor Gilderoy Lockhart for Season 2Harington steps into the role following the exit of Nicholas Hoult due to scheduling conflictsSeason 2 begins filming this fall as Sea

New Balance Reissues the 992 Made in USA in "Light Arctic Grey"

Summary New Balance is bringing back the 992 silhouette in a Light Arctic Grey Black and Blue Gemstone colorwayThe unisex Made in USA model reproduces core performance tech including ABZORB SBS cushioning TS2 support and N-durance rubberThe sneaker is scheduled to officially rele

NEEDLES and Brooks Brothers Merge Heritage Tailoring With Modern Streetwear

Summary NEEDLES and Brooks Brothers have officially announced a collaborative capsule collection merging American menswear with Japanese designThe offering features tailored sport coats matching trousers check button-downs v-neck and mock neck sweaters silk ties and leather loafe

Hailey Bieber Teases Justin Bieber's Upcoming SKYLRK Glowing Wired Headphones

Summary Justin Bieber's lifestyle brand SKYLRK is expanding into tech with an upcoming pair of corded headphonesHailey Bieber soft-launched the unreleased audio accessory featuring illuminated earbuds in vibrant green and blue colorwaysOfficial pricing and release details for the

Bad Bunny x adidas F50 Ghost Sprint "Black" Official Release Info

Summary adidas Originals and Bad Bunny have announced the third colorway of their collaborative silhouette with the F50 Ghost Sprint in BlackThe low-profile design features an Araña web cage paired with deconstructed spacer mesh inspired by Puerto Rican wolf spidersThe sneaker re

MS Paint and Photos inivisibly watermark even locally generated output with GUID

Article URL: https://xusheng.dev/posts/reversing/mspaint_invisible_watermark/main/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49421158 Points: 620 # Comments: 246

Jabber/XMPP: 25 Years of Digital Independence

Article URL: https://gultsch.de/posts/25-years-of-digital-independence/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49421536 Points: 197 # Comments: 91

Ox-Alpha Is GLM?

Article URL: https://dejan.ai/blog/ox-alpha/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49422226 Points: 38 # Comments: 12

Show HN: A Modern GUI Library for Ada: CSS Styling, XML UI, SDL3

Article URL: https://github.com/ovenpasta/adi2 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49422243 Points: 33 # Comments: 14

The entire city of San Francisco as a video game

https://twitter.com/cdngdev/status/2091909073038082139 , https://xcancel.com/cdngdev/status/2091909073038082139 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49422784 Points: 399 # Comments: 130

Where did all the public bathrooms go?

Article URL: https://daily.jstor.org/where-did-all-the-public-bathrooms-go/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49422800 Points: 193 # Comments: 412

Autostep (YC P26) Is Hiring AI/Fullstack Engineers and a Chief of Staff

Article URL: https://app.dover.com/Autostep/careers/e9510e3b-a854-4e48-9e5d-c89796acaed4 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49423495 Points: 0 # Comments: 0