Transcript of 'Judging Freedom,' 27 August edition
Transcript submitted by a readerGilbert Doctorow (Armageddon Newsletter)
Transcript submitted by a readerGilbert Doctorow (Armageddon Newsletter)
New research reveals longevity gains slowing, life expectancy of 100 unlikely
Link: lafollette.wisc.edu/news/new-r…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
A new study co-authored by a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor finds that life expectancy gains made by high-income countries in the first half of the 20th century have slowed significantly, and that none of the …La Follette School of Public Affairs
When investors look at long-term crypto charts, the consistent conclusion is that Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) remain the anchors of any portfolio.PR Desk (Blockonomi)
QUDS, Aug. 30 (YPA) - Hebrew media outlets had revealed the fate of Eilat port workers after the port was suspended due to the Yemeni blockade on Israeli ports and the failure of plans to accommodate them elsewhere.Hebrew media reported that the planاحسن (Yemen Press Agency)
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Bless him, Eric Barone cannot stop updating Stardew Valley, has announced version 1.7 is coming
The free update train rolls out of the station once again.
U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin met in Alaska for a summit the U.S. has branded with the title “Pursuing Peace,” as delegations from both country come together for talk amid historic ...Odysee
Aptos and Arbitrum are both trading under $5, and analysts say these altcoins could deliver 20x ROI upside in the next cycle.Oliver Dale (Blockonomi)
Every bull cycle, traders chase the best crypto to buy, the tokens with both momentum and long-term potential. For years, giants like SOL and XRP have dominated the conversation, each commanding massive communities and market caps.Michelle DG (Blockonomi)
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Tetracast 409: Everything's made up and the Likes don't matter
In this week's episode, we review Varlet, Lost Soul Aside, and Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. We also have a preview for The Lonesome Guild, an interview for Atelier Resleriana, and our usual RPG news rundown.
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In this week's episode, we review Varlet, Lost Soul Aside, and Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. We also have a preview for The Lonesome Guild, an interview for Atelier Resleriana, and our usual RPG news rundown.RPG Site Staff (RPG Site)
Hurricane category 6 could be introduced under new storm severity scale
Link: livescience.com/planet-earth/h…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
The current hurricane classification does not consider storm surge and rainfall risks, which cause almost 80% of hurricane-related deaths. A new scale could help people better prepare for storms.Sascha Pare (Live Science)
Pakistan considers diplomatic ties with Armenia: Dar says both sides held cordial phone call, discussed cooperation and future relations.News Desk (The Daily Cpec)
Why did books start being divided into chapters? A new history
Link: sydneyreviewofbooks.com/review…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
Why did books start being divided into chapters? Joshua Barnes reviews Nicholas Dames’ history of literary segmentation, a study that slices through and pauses over what chapters have always told us about the times we live in.sydneyreviewofbooks.com
This week, the Trump administration invited Jared Kushner and Tony Blair to the White House to discuss the “day after” in Gaza. The meeting was an exercise in fantasy, and its only intended beneficiary was not even present - Benjamin Netanyahu.Mitchell Plitnick (Mondoweiss)
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LandChad, a site dedicated to turning internet peasants into Internet Landlords
Link: landchad.net
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
This is LandChad.net, a site dedicated to turning internet peasants into Internet Landlords by showing them how to setup websites, email servers, chat servers and everything in between.landchad.net
Who are the Huli Wigmen in Papua New Guinea, If you have more than a passing interest in the tribes of Papua New Guinea then you will most definitely have heard of the Huli Wigmen.Gareth Johnson (Young Pioneer Tours)
Japan cannot afford to sever ties with Moscow. It is forced to maintain relations with it. This is stated in an article published in the Japanese newspaper Mainichi Shimbun. Russia was and remains our neighbor - the Japanese press notes.Кузмицкий (Военное обозрение)
Vivopower is redefining shareholder value with a bold XRP rewards program, Ripple stake, and crypto partnerships, fusing Wall Street strategies with blockchain-driven innovation.Kevin Helms (Bitcoin News)
Pro-Palestinian activists are preparing to set sail from Spain on Sunday for Gaza in dozens of boats carrying aid in an attempt to break Israel’s US-backed genocidal siege on the embattled Palestinian territory.ABNA English
Alan MacLeod- The former “revolutionary” now blesses GOP rallies, praises J.D. Vance, and defends Israel while his past allies recoil.thealtworld (TheAltWorld’s Newsletter)
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'These works are vital for the morale of our people,' co-owner of Ukrainian publishing house declares after Games Workshop ends deal to translate Warhammer novels
I'd be miffed if I couldn't read the Ravenor books too.
Why Iran would ever bother to expend any time on focusing on a country so far from its interests as to be satirically irrelevant.Binoy KAMPMARK (Oriental Review)
The Rise of Hybrid PHP: Blending PHP with Go and Rust
Link: yekdeveloper.com/p/4-the-rise-…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
We used to develop our application as a single DDD monolith (let’s call it the mother) with several smaller microservices around it (the children) to gain some specific advantages.yekdeveloper.com
News outlets are so busy chasing Israel’s latest crime in Gaza — currently its horrific attack on Nasser Hospital — they never pause to piece together the bigger story of genocide. By Jonathan Cook Jonathan-Cook.Consortium News
Do American military outposts in Iraq leave before a clash with Iran? Abdel Bari Atwan The Al-Qassam Brigades, which are linked with the Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas", taught the Israeli army...رأي اليوم
Browse millions of anime, manga, videos, hentai, and video game themed images on Gelbooru. Discover art with detailed tags. Contains explicit hentai content.Gelbooru
This includes three destroyers with Tomahawk missiles, a Ticonderoga-class cruiser and a strike submarine. The operation also involves about 4,500 troops and 2,200 Marines.newsmaker newsmaker (English News front)
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The announcement of the mobilization comes amid a climate of high tension, after Honduran authorities denounced a criminal conspiracy against Manuel Zelaya himself and the government of Xiomara Castro.teleSURenglish
Every market cycle, investors hunt for the best altcoins to buy now, the ones that combine upside potential with fresh technology. For years, Cardano (ADA) and Dogecoin (DOGE) have been household names in crypto.Michelle DG (Blockonomi)
Maxim Ryzhenkov said: “As operating principles of many international universal and subregional organizations are eroding, we are forced together with our partners and friends to develop regional organizations in a bid to resolve global problems and r…Belarusian Telegraph Agency
Affiliates flock to scam gambling machine
Link: krebsonsecurity.com/2025/08/af…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
Last month, KrebsOnSecurity tracked the sudden emergence of hundreds of polished online gaming and wagering websites that lure people with free credits and eventually abscond with any cryptocurrency funds deposited by players.krebsonsecurity.com
The US has announced plans to ship 3,350 air-launched Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) missiles to Ukraine in yet another escalation amid a war theБрайан Берлетик (New Eastern Outlook)
It seems America was, once more, ahead of the game as it is the Europeans who follow her. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact…Strategic Culture Foundation
New Huawei 96GB GPU
Link: e.huawei.com/cn/products/compu…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
Atlas 300I Duo推理卡提供AI推理、视频分析等功能,可广泛应用于互联网、智慧城市、智慧交通等多场景,支持检索聚类、内容审核、OCR识别、语音分析、视频分析等多应用。Huawei Enterprise
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Report shows 90% of European gaming revenue in 2024 was digital purchases, but only 15% was on PC
PC gaming made up a small slice of the pie in European game purchases last year.
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