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nytimes.com
Can Rob Sand Break the Republican Grip on Iowa?https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/opinion/rob-sand-democrats-iowa.htmlJust shy of 44 with boyish good looks, Rob Sand is very much a moderate, but he has a withering critique of the political establishment in this country.
Aug 13, 2026 6:53 PM
github.com
Show HN: Lark, OSS realtime database, drop-in compatible with Firebase SDKshttps://github.com/lark-sh/larkHey everyone,In early 2026, I started working on Lark, with the goal of creating a realtime database with the same fundamental premise of Firebase RTDB: syncing a JSON tree with persistence to thousands of concurrent users. Today, Lark is releasing as open-source software under an AGPLv3 license.I've been building on Firebase RTDB since the earliest days, and I still think it's one of the most magical ways to build realtime apps for the web and mobile. However, I've always been bothered by the fact that it's building on top of a closed ecosystem. Lark brings the magic of Firebase RTDB to you with the freedom to run it on your own infrastructure.Lark is unique in that it is fully drop-in compatible with the existing Firebase client SDKs. That means you can change a few config vars in your project, move your data to Lark, and you're good to go. In addition, you can continue using other parts of Firebase, like Auth[1], Analytics, and Hosting. This makes it very easy to migrate an existing
Aug 13, 2026 3:22 PM
bing.com
Anthropic in talks to buy Decart AI, source sayshttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a88fe13f64448d79b61c2c947fec710&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msn.com%2Fen-us%2Fnews%2Ftechnology%2Fanthropic-in-talks-to-buy-decart-ai-source-says%2Far-AA2a3ipd&c=16484722795879754813&mkt=en-usBy Sumedha Mukherjee Aug 12 (Reuters) - Anthropic is in talks to buy Nvidia-backed startup Decart AI, according to a source familiar with the matter, as the Claude maker explores acquisitions that ...
Aug 13, 2026 2:28 PM
bing.com
Anthropic in talks to buy Decart AI, source sayshttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a88f527bb3642028ff75d64ee93f6ed&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msn.com%2Fen-us%2Fnews%2Ftechnology%2Fanthropic-in-talks-to-buy-decart-ai-source-says%2Far-AA2a3ipd&c=16484722795879754813&mkt=en-usBy Sumedha Mukherjee Aug 12 (Reuters) - Anthropic is in talks to buy Nvidia-backed startup Decart AI, according to a source familiar with the matter, as the Claude maker explores acquisitions that ...
Aug 13, 2026 2:28 PM
substructure.ai
Show HN: An agent engine with no SDK, just TOML and webhookshttps://substructure.ai/I was looking for a way to add AI agents to multiple systems that I maintain.I had a few requirements:- I work in multiple programming languages, so it needs to work for all of them.- I can control how tools access my system.- I can override the agent loop to try different patterns.- I can iterate on the loop without handling durability, streaming, and the rest of the nitty gritty.- I can iterate locally before deploying.- I can self host.Nothing existed that worked across programming languages, so I built it.It's not an SDK. It's a server that handles durability, streaming, MCP connections, LLM calls and connecting to channels like Slack.You can override every single step of the agent loop by handling a webhook.But you don't have to override anything, you don't even need to handle the webhook. You can define the agent in a TOML file and chat with your agent via Slack in minutes.Point it at your backend to receive a webhook at every decision point. The engine sends the current step and
Aug 13, 2026 2:19 PM
news.ycombinator.com
Show HN: ProbeDeck an iOS app for ClickHouse incident triagehttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49286299As a backend developer dealing with heavy applications, I run a ClickHouse node with 3.42 TB compressed and 19.10 TB uncompressed amongst its active components. I built ProbeDeck to run some operations on a cluster, inspect a cluster, and read some system logs on my iPhone or iPad with no laptop.The application presents some system tables as screens for running a query, replica state, storage pressure, and mutations. It pulls some stats from the system.metric_log table and shows 0 when that table is not active. One can inspect the system and decide if they want to execute KILL QUERY or KILL MUTATION. Those screens have a confirmation screen. While working with destructive SQL in the editor, a confirmation is needed and is type-safe.The app sends ClickHouse requests via HTTP or HTTPS to the ClickHouse server, or via one SSH bastion if a single SSH hop is needed. ProbeDeck does not proxy requests for a database. It stores passwords, SSH private keys, TLS client certificates, and the secr
Aug 13, 2026 2:14 PM
news.google.com
McDonald's teases Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meal. See toys, launch datehttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxQUWZKRlVNV1pOY3lJNGUybGZsTEtLSDNvYXZTc1JUUkFfZmRmNWhVaUpBM2R3S0RIOWRnakpkcjFmQVhheHZUMkFtQU1URU9UeGlKdkg0RVFzNmVGNjJsX3Zzc0dHaHRwM0ZGdlRqQjlmamtEQkc5YWNGQ3FpMlZic2s2Q2RCUnZoNGFvY2JfNnR2V3VPRDJHUkwzVzZGY1FXRnMwdExQM2h5YWxDbnFiendzaXQ?oc=5McDonald's teases Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meal. See toys, launch date  Cincinnati Enquirer
Aug 13, 2026 8:11 AM
news.ycombinator.com
Gemini API removes postpay billinghttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49283011Mail received:We are writing to inform you of an upcoming billing change to Google AI Studio and the Gemini API.We require developers to switch your Gemini API billing from Postpay to Prepay by September 14, 2026. This is part of our ongoing effort to improve our platform to give developers more control over API consumption and costs.This change applies exclusively to your Gemini API usage in AI Studio. All other GCP services on your account will remain on Postpay. What you need to knowKey changes: Starting September 14, 2026, to use paid features in the Gemini API you will be required to change the billing plan associated with your Google AI Studio projects to Prepay. Learn more about the Prepay billing plan here.Potential impact: If you do not transition to Prepay and purchase credits before September 14, 2026, your service will be interrupted. What you need to doAction required: If you use, or plan to use, paid features in the Gemini API: Switch to Prepay: Transition to Prepay on th
Aug 13, 2026 8:05 AM
news.ycombinator.com
Show HN: I built a life planner that has only "one page"https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49282537I spent 5 years working a f*cking to-do app and being a loser. Here's what I learnt.Life planners don't work if they're too simple (e.g. Apple Notes for everything). They also don't work if they're too complicated (e.g. Notion templates).They must be adequate, such as having basic fucking hierarchy where you can have tasks and sub-tasks. They must also be centralized, because reminders don't fucking work if I can't see them because they're hidden in 5 different places.The resultant version is https://beta.actions.life. It's free forever for early beta users, and you can try it without going through some bullshit sign-up flow.I hope you can tell me what's good and what's shit about the app, so I can make it better for you. Thanks.
Aug 13, 2026 6:53 AM
bing.com
How Do I Know If AI Overviews Are Taking Clicks From My Site And What Can I Do About It? – Ask An SEOhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85ea15e0e14a4fa17f03f64e09cec3&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.searchenginejournal.com%2fhow-do-i-know-if-ai-overviews-are-taking-clicks-from-my-site-and-what-can-i-do-about-it-ask-an-seo%2f583417%2f&c=3317842465256061603&mkt=en-usAI Overviews may be quietly eating your clicks. Here's how to prove it in Search Console, and which keywords are worth fighting for.
Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM
bing.com
How Do I Know If AI Overviews Are Taking Clicks From My Site And What Can I Do About It? – Ask An SEOhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85e7f958354712987dfd9bcc1d9072&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.searchenginejournal.com%2fhow-do-i-know-if-ai-overviews-are-taking-clicks-from-my-site-and-what-can-i-do-about-it-ask-an-seo%2f583417%2f&c=3317842465256061603&mkt=en-usAI Overviews may be quietly eating your clicks. Here's how to prove it in Search Console, and which keywords are worth fighting for.
Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM
bing.com
Alliant Energy stock: Is Wall Street bullish or bearish?http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a88d2760d6d41aea0cf836ac76856d9&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msn.com%2Fen-us%2Fmoney%2Fother%2Falliant-energy-stock-is-wall-street-bullish-or-bearish%2Far-AA29ZSdK&c=2958384945301445497&mkt=en-usHeadquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) runs a utility holding company that delivers regulated electricity and natural gas services through Interstate Power and Light ...
Aug 13, 2026 12:02 AM
sociedadmedia.com
FARC Dissidents Kill 2 Soldiers in Huila Ambushhttps://www.sociedadmedia.com/algeciras-huila-ambush-farc-dissidents-2026/FARC dissidents ambush Colombian Army convoy in Algeciras, Huila, killing two soldiers and wounding over a dozen more — striking as the military remains stretched thin managing Colombia’s deadliest earthquake in decades
Aug 12, 2026 10:02 PM
bbc.co.uk
Watch: Why are ICE agents getting controversial shock gloves?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c4gv9w7p347o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe BBC’s Sarah Smith looks at what the new equipment could mean for the agency as tensions over immigration enforcement continue to escalate.
Aug 12, 2026 9:33 PM
news.ycombinator.com
Ask HN: Why Connected Home Appliances?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49278761Asking for a magazine writer for a feature story about "IoT" connected home appliances. The primary question behind this feature is: “I have to now use an app to operate my washing machine. Why?!”The feature explores why this is happening, what technology is behind that, and how this trend (?) might evolve as consumers increasingly complain about app overwhelm.Any pointers to details on how these systems work would be welcome. If you have worked on any of the underlying software, the writer would love to interview you or communicate via email. They have given me some questions they are hoping to answer (see first comment below). Thanks!
Aug 12, 2026 9:24 PM
nasa.gov
NASA Data Helps Commercial Space Plan Living Off Our Moonhttps://www.nasa.gov/technology/tech-transfer-spinoffs/nasa-data-helps-commercial-space-plan-living-off-our-moon/The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources can be found will dictate where to land and how to mine them. To help with that, Lunar Station Corp. is using a wealth of NASA […]
Aug 12, 2026 8:40 PM
sleezr.com
Show HN: Sleezr – Manage your hosts file without opening a terminalhttps://www.sleezr.com/enI kept juggling sudo, comment blocks, and hidden typos in /etc/hosts every time I moved between local, staging, and client projects so I built Sleezr.It's a native desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux that lets you: - Create a named environment per project and apply it in a few seconds - Flush DNS with one click (runs the correct command per OS) - Auto-backup before every apply, so you can restore your hosts file if something breaks - Handle large hosts files (1000+ entries) with instant search and IP validationIt's a one-time purchase (4.99 €) with lifetime updates no subscription. There's a 3-day free trial (no credit card) and an interactive demo on the site.Happy to answer questions about the approach, the DNS-flush handling across platforms, or the Team setup.
Aug 12, 2026 8:22 PM
github.com
Show HN: Tried some experiments with architecture for Long term memory for LLMhttps://github.com/faisalhussain-devs/MindCache/tree/collapsed_treeThe main ideas that survived the experimentation are:using four memory types — user, knowledge, episodic, and decision memories, each with different lifecycles, different roles and different token budget in the retrieved context. Decision analysis + anchors — decisions can evolve overtime so they can be active or superseded or conditional instead of remaining as unrelated memories. we keep the track of decision memory which is active, superseded or conditional with additional context and using such active decisions related to the query as anchors to further retrieve memories using lexical bm25 often helps. Smart injection — New memories aren't simply assigned to a topic based on similarity. An LLM-guided ingestion step uses the existing topic structure as context to decide where a memory belongs and how it relates to what is already there. This lets the hierarchy grow dynamically instead of becoming a collection of isolated memory nodes.Hierarchical summaries — MindCache adapts the sta
Aug 12, 2026 8:03 PM