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‘I want to do everything I can to head off dementia’: why demand for the shingles vaccine is soaring
Could a drug intended to prevent painful rashes also protect our brains as we get older? The signs are promising – but not conclusive.
Women on hormonal birth control view their romantic traits more positively
While hormonal birth control is known to suppress fertility, a series of new psychological evaluations suggests that synthetic hormones may inadvertently boost how women perceive their own romantic…
Cheong Wa Dae says Lee ordered rescue operations for Daegu incident while on golf course
SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was indeed playing golf when ...
Metacritic's top 10 games of 2026 so far, ranked
Metacritic ranked the highest-scoring games released from January to June 2026. Here are the top 10, counting up from No. 10.
How Zcash Plans to Hide Your Keys From AI and Quantum Attacks
Zakura, a Zcash full node developer, says it expects hash-based signatures to land in Zcash in January, and is rolling out a privacy tool for rotating transparent addresses this week.
NATO Seeking Ammunition To Counter Russian Jet-Powered Drones In Ukraine — Military Committee Chairman
NATO Military Committee Chairman Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone has reached out to Alliance member states with a request to provide Ukraine with 20mm caliber ammunition for shooting down Russian…
Do Human Beings Have Souls?
The philosopher Shelly Kagan has gained millions of fans online while arguing that we can embrace physicalism without giving up meaning, morality, or human exceptionalism.
Getting your home Halloween-ready? Four decorations to set the mood
Halloween falls on 31 October, and you don't need an elaborate haunted house setup to get into the spirit. A giant spider above the doorway, a glowing pumpkin and ghost display near the entrance, or a few strategically placed cobwebs can make a noticeable difference.
Football tickets on repeat prescription, UK pilot hailed as mental health lifeline
LONDON, Oct 11 — A United Kingdom (UK) pilot scheme offering live football matches to support mental health has be...
‘How many more women?’ Fury in Okinawa as US presence faces renewed backlash
NAHA (Japan), Oct 11 — A week after a US marine was arrested on suspicion of murdering a Japanese woman in Okinawa...
'I'm the type of player who loves to 100% a game': SungWon Cho on achievement hunting, why he doesn’t like multiplayer games, and the one Balatro joker that nearly drove him to despair
The actor and YouTuber guides us through the games on his PC.
Exclusive: ICE Detains Dozens of Faith Leaders Under Trump’s Crackdown
A mass deportation push swept up at least 65 religious figures, a Newsweek analysis found. "You become subhuman," one pastor said.
- ICE detained 65+ faith leaders since Jan 2025.
- 30 released, 18 deported, 14 still held.
- Detentions criticized as moral breach by religious groups.
Target’s new KPop Demon Hunters collab brings HUNTRI/X to your desk — everything costs just $20
Target’s heyday brand teamed up with Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters for an exclusive $20 tech collection featuring speakers, headphones, and power banks.
In New Mexico, a river runs through ‘the middle of a hellscape’
As climate change dries the state, the Pecos faces a growing threat as it runs through the Permian Basin oilfield.
Under a fiery nocturnal lamp, a lifesaving beach rescue of exhausted turtle earns Spanish photographer major award
Spanish photographer Miguel Serrano Ruiz spent a month documenting vital turtle conservation efforts in Baja California, Mexico, winning an Ocean Photographer of the Year award
Claude found 29,000 possible bugs in open source. Only 516 have been fixed.
Anthropic’s new OSS Scanner, launched last week as part of its broader Cyber Mission, exposes a problem inside the company’s The post Claude found 29,000 possible bugs in open source.
Samsung Dex - why it's a must for power users
Samsung DeX turns your flagship Galaxy smartphone into a powerful desktop PC, delivering unmatched mobile productivity, true 4K support, and seamless multitasking.
R220m Atlantis solar power plant promises Cape Town residents R400m in electricity savings
Cape Town’s R220m Helderhoop solar-and-storage plant in Atlantis is expected to save at least R400m over 20 years, although construction is complete and commissioning tests are still under way.
Beyond the berths: How African ports are competing for millions in cruise passenger onshore spending
Cruise destinations across Africa are trying to turn short port calls into safari, wildlife, cultural and inland tourism spending. Cape Town is showing how quickly the market can grow.
How to watch Liverpool vs Man City: Free live streams and TV channels for Premier League 2026/27
All the ways to watch Liverpool vs Man City live streams in the Premier League 2026/27 as the club found guilty of impropriety visit Anfield.
MobLand season 2 episode 5 release date and time on Paramount+
Frankie is running the Harrigan's into the ground as Conrad continues to dismiss his health. But when does MobLand season 2 episode 5 arrive on Paramount+?
Zaqy on Saudi airport attacks: Targeting civilians, civilian infrastructure ‘cannot be justified’
He urged Singaporean pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant and heed MFA’s travel advisories.
- Zaqy Mohamad condemns Saudi airport attacks, calls them unjustified.
- 12 killed, over 300 injured in Riyadh assault.
- Singaporeans urged to remain vigilant and follow travel advisories.
Leadership retreat in Berlin: CDU in crisis: No "wonder weapon" to be expected
The CDU is in one of the most severe crises in its history. How can it get out of it? Quick fixes are not in sight.
Iran executes man for killing police officer during 2022 clashes
Iranian authorities have executed a man convicted of killing a police officer who was run over by a vehicle during clashes in 2022, the country’s judiciary announced on Sunday.
Even before moving to Israel: Jerusalem looks for tech workers abroad
The Jerusalem Development Authority is launching a tender for an entity to locate, recruit, and place new immigrants in high-tech companies in the city even before their arrival in the country.
- Jerusalem Development Authority seeks firm for tech worker recruitment.
- Firm must have experience placing 50+ immigrants in Israeli tech since 2022.
- Mayor Moshe Lion highlights Jerusalem's need for high-tech talent.
Healey rules out expanding mansion tax to £1.5m homes
John Healey has ruled out widening Labour’s so-called mansion tax to cover homes worth £1.5m, following warnings that the tax change would hammer middle-class homeowners in the capital.
Pharma Sector Records Highest-Ever Annual Profit
Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector recorded its highest-ever annual profit of Rs. 42.2 billion in fiscal year 2026, supported by record profit … Read More The post Pharma Sector Records Highest-Ever…
Sequoia-backed chip startup Nuvacore raising funds at about a $2.5 billion valuation
Nuvacore is seeking to raise the funds as the appetite for central processors has swollen due to the thirst for data-crunching capacity to power chatbots such as Anthropic's Claude.
Abu Dhabi plans major road upgrades in Mussaffah to ease congestion and improve links
Abu Dhabi is set to overhaul key roads in Mussaffah, with upgrades spanning 13 kilometres designed to cut congestion and improve safety.
RTA wins Dubai-it Award for delivering projects at record speed
The first Dubai-it Award for Institutions in the Field of Government has been given to the emirate's Roads and Transport Authority in recognition of its record-breaking delivery of infrastructure.
My mom was raising me and caring for her mom with Alzheimer's. Our neighbors became our village.
I grew up in a Michigan co-housing community while my family cared for my grandmother with Alzheimer's. Our neighbors became family.
I’m a psychologist who studies couples: The No. 1 way to end a fight before it escalates—it works ‘almost immediately’
"In my experience, nothing de-escalates a conflict faster," says psychologist Mark Travers. Why a "partial yield" works, and how to use it.
'First provide connections to poor in America': Nishikant Dubey slams Elon Musk, says Starlink poses security threats
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey urged Elon Musk to offer affordable internet to Americans before criticising India’s stance on Starlink. Dubey cited security concerns raised by Indian agencies and said national policy would not change under commercial or social-media pressure.
Nigeria targets over 2 million tonnes of annual sugar production through 13 projects
Nigeria is targeting annual sugar production of more than 2 million metric tonnes through 13 existing and proposed sugar projects across the country.
Fund managers doubt France's room for maneuver in a debt crisis
Los analistas atisban riesgos para la banca gala
Ukrainsk dagligvaretopp: – Ha litt kontanter
Roman Korsak har drevet dagligvarebutikker gjennom fire år med krig. Det er umulig å være helt…
Public service strike 'can be avoided', says minister
Wednesday's strike by public service workers "can still be avoided", the Minister for Higher Education has said, asking unions to engage and "come to the table with a blank sheet of paper."
Denmark tests humanoid robots in supermarkets to help to ease staff workload at night
Denmark’s Salling Group is trialling Hive Robots in stores to handle demanding restocking, freeing staff for customer service while robots work mainly at night.
- Danish supermarket Føtex tests humanoid robots from Hive Robots.
- Robots aim to restock shelves independently by early 2027.
- Experiment part of larger trial by Salling Group retailer.
SBP Governor, Deputy Governors Salaries and Benefits Skyrocket by 94%
The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Governor and three Deputy Governors received 94 percent more in combined salaries and benefits … Read More The post SBP Governor, Deputy Governors Salaries and…
The developer of an AI-powered driving instruction simulator is spending $1,000 per month just to keep its demo running
Teach My Little Sister How to Drive centres around a costly chatbot.
Programmer ports Super Mario 64 to Microsoft’s Zune HD media player
A fan port of Nintendo’s Super Mario 64 runs natively on Microsoft’s 2009 Zune HD media player, with touch controls and saves.
3 hidden macOS security features you need to turn on right now
Whether it’s physically or digitally, your Mac can be left exposed to all sorts of bad actors — turn on these security features now.
A new Google TV Streamer is rumored to be on the way, with these upgrades
A new Google TV Streamer is apparently in the pipeline, with some notable upgrades rumored.
Pope Leo will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
Pope Leo announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks.
The tilde in your PATH may not be your HOME
Article URL: https://disconnect3d.pl//2026/10/02/dont-put-tilde-in-your-path/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50042425 Points: 195 # Comments: 135
I'm having my third child at 39. It's a different experience from when I was pregnant with my other 2 boys.
I was pregnant with my first two kids at 29 and 31. Now, I'm having a third child at 39, and this pregnancy is different.
There’s Even a Pay Gap Between Male and Female AI Agents
C'mon, guys. The post There’s Even a Pay Gap Between Male and Female AI Agents appeared first on Futurism .
Live Well outlines five key steps for emotional support in tough times
Saudi health initiative Live Well shares five essential steps for listening and providing psychological support to people facing difficult circumstances.
Physicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk – as it’s becoming increasingly popular in the US
As raw milk industry experiences record growth, experts say it might contain pathogens that can sicken people As raw milk becomes increasingly popular among Americans, there have been several recent…
Where you direct your attention may shape your body’s inflammatory response
Inflammation is thought to run on autopilot, but new experiments suggest attention plays a role. When people focused on an itchy skin reaction instead of distracting themselves, the swelling was…
Leading Chinese mathematicians unite behind use of AI in research
Leading China’s mathematicians joined forces in Beijing on Sunday to launch an alliance aimed at integrating artificial intelligence into mathematical research.
My friends use AI regularly, but I refuse to. I'm learning to keep my beliefs and opinions about it to myself.
I refuse to use AI, but my friends are always pushing me to try it. It has created some uncomfortable situations, but I try not to share my opinions.
- Author refuses to use AI, despite friends' regular use
- First AI experience at teacher training was impersonal
- Friends find author's AI refusal amusing and respectful
Spinach nanoparticles help failing rat hearts via 'borrowed photosynthesis'
A spinach leaf can turn light into chemical energy. A struggling heart cannot. Researchers in China have brought part of the leaf's energy-making machinery into rat heart cells to test whether…
NASA Releases Data from Artemis II Moon Mission, Calls It 'Sights and Sounds of Science'
"What did four astronauts see, notice, and document as they traveled around the Moon during NASA's Artemis II mission?" asks a new NASA web page, offering some fascinating pictures and video: Through…
AI systems are fully capable of carrying out nightmare attacks against infrastructure and nobody's ready
Meanwhile, AI agents move robotic arms, 'make OT device operator screens lie'
Meet Aurora: the invite-only, $10,000-a-year AI concierge that anticipates the ultra-wealthy’s every need
Backed by $12 million from VCs and family offices, Aurora pairs AI with human tastemakers to manage members’ health, travel, and dining.
Energy transition: Why fossil fuels aren’t going away — Mesagan
…as Pan-Atlantic University holds its 26th inaugural lecture Fossil fuels will remain a critical part of the global energy mix
An extremely old giant tortoise named Jonathan may hold the secret to a long, healthy life
An international collaboration led by a neurologist and experts in advanced genomics at Vanderbilt Health has coaxed one of the secrets of extreme longevity from a 194-year-old giant tortoise named…