Alongside the fighting in Sudan, there’s a battle of narratives. Plus, racist rhetoric in Tunisia. Story Published at: April 29, 2023 at 10:11AM
Amid the Sudan crisis, an information battle
Ask HN: Why were you laid off ?
1. Can you share any insights into why you were laid off from your previous position? 2. How do you believe your performance was evaluated by your superiors before you were let go? 3. What steps have you taken to address any potential concerns that may have led to your dismissal? 4. Can you discuss any experiences you’ve had with […]
Ukraine war: Crimea oil tank set ablaze by reported drone
Flames engulf the facility in Russian-held Sevastopol, a day after a wave of strikes across Ukraine.Story Published at: April 29, 2023 at 09:50AM
The weight bias against women in the workforce is real – and it’s only getting worse
Study after study shows women seen as overweight or obese often earn less at the workplace, an unfair bias that’s been hard to reverse. However, men don’t seem to face that penalty. Created at: April 29, 2023 at 10:00AM
Italy lifts ban on ChatGPT after data privacy improvements
Story Published at: April 29, 2023 at 08:42AM
Sudan fighting in its 15th day: A list of key events
Explosions and gunfire continue despite a 72-hour ceasefire; the UN says violence could escalate in West Darfur.Story Published at: April 29, 2023 at 08:47AM
A scramble for Africa’s gas and critical minerals. Who wins?
Europe is turning to Africa's gas, while the US, China and Russia are racing for economic influence on the continent.Story Published at: April 29, 2023 at 08:37AM
A New Type of Furniture ESD and Its Implications (1993) [pdf]
Story Published at: April 28, 2023 at 06:32AM
Sperm donor who fathered at least 550 kids banned by Dutch court
Court says under Dutch guidelines, sperm donors are allowed to produce a maximum of 25 children with 12 mothers.Story Published at: April 29, 2023 at 08:12AM
Ask HN: How is Starlink kept secure?
I just saw the map of spacex’s thousands of satellites in orbit and it got me wondering how they can keep them from being hacked. If you have a web server you can do lots of things to help – blocking or whitelisting IPs. Rate limiting password attempts. 2FA etc, but also you can have physical access if things really […]