Trump says to not expect Cabinet shake-up after Bondi, Noem firings
President Trump warned against reading into reports of an impending Cabinet shake-up during a brief phone interview on Sunday. Trump told The Hill that reports of staffing shake-ups should not be read into, saying the country was on the right track. His comments come after Attorney General Pam B...
NYC’s Easter Bonnet Festival draws huge crowd despite a drizzly weather
Tiffany Rae Knight (right), and her mother Ellen Rose. Thousands descended on Fifth Avenue near St. Patrick’s Cathedral for the annual event. [ more › ]
OpenJDK: Panama
Article URL: https://openjdk.org/projects/panama/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47652442 Points: 31 # Comments: 10
The Free Market Lie: Why Switzerland Has 25 Gbit Internet and America Doesn't
Article URL: https://sschueller.github.io/posts/the-free-market-lie/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47652400 Points: 201 # Comments: 150
LibreOffice – Let's put an end to the speculation
Article URL: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/04/05/lets-put-an-end-to-the-speculation/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47652324 Points: 156 # Comments: 97
Music for Programming
Article URL: https://musicforprogramming.net Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47652322 Points: 100 # Comments: 35
As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help
We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.
Top Armed Services Democrat says Iran war ‘mistake in large part because of the cost’
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) on Sunday slammed the war in Iran for swallowing money allocated to military defense and said repeated strikes are only hardening the regime overseas.  “I think this war was a mistake in large part because of the cost and also because of what we talked about earlier...
Alexi Lalas analyzes 2026 FIFA World Cup favorites - Fox News
Alexi Lalas analyzes 2026 FIFA World Cup favorites Fox News
Microsoft hasn't had a coherent GUI strategy since Petzold
See also https://x.com/stevesi/status/2036921223150440542 (https://xcancel.com/stevesi/status/2036921223150440542) Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47651703 Points: 178 # Comments: 101
Trump declines to rule out ground troops if Iran doesn’t make a deal
President Trump said in a brief phone interview with The Hill on Sunday that he is not ruling out ground troops in Iran if Tehran does not make a deal.  “No,” Trump told The Hill when asked if he would rule out sending ground troops to the country. “Normal people would make...
Drink driver banned after magistrates reject 'non alcoholic drinks' claim - Isle of Wight County Press
Drink driver banned after magistrates reject 'non alcoholic drinks' claim Isle of Wight County Press
TechCrunch Mobility: ‘A stunning lack of transparency’
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. T
Suno is a music copyright nightmare
AI music platform Suno's policy is that it does not permit the use of copyrighted material. You can upload your own tracks to remix or set your original lyrics to AI-generated music. But, it's supposed to recognize and stop you from using other people's songs and lyrics. Now, no system is perfect...
Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX?
On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, we debated Elon Musk's vision for data centers in space.
Iran’s World Cup participation depends on relocation from US, minister says - Al Jazeera
Iran’s World Cup participation depends on relocation from US, minister says Al Jazeera
Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?
The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.
How Manhattan's 'last queer bookstore' just might be saved by a Bushwick peer
The selection at Bureau of General Services-Queer Division Hive Mind in Bushwick has its sights set on the West Village's Bureau of General Services — Queer Division. [ more › ]
I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well
You may be familiar with Gemini as the thing that's in every Google service you use - whether you want it or not. While it's been a constant, sometimes unwelcome presence in Gmail for at least the past year, it's a relatively new addition to Maps. And you know what? It's kind of great. To […]
Haas "doesn't see the ceiling" with impressive Oliver Bearman
Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu says he "doesn't see the ceiling" with Oliver Bearman as the British youngster propelled his team to an early fourth position in the constructors' standings.Bearman was one of the standout rookies of the 2025 class, showing a vast rate of improvement after an u...
Is the Slate Truck too minimal for its own good?
The first thing you notice about the Slate Truck is its size. It's small, surprisingly so. In a country where trucks often come with their own zip code, Slate's pickup is refreshingly puny, measuring 174.6 inches long, 70.6 inches wide, and 69.3 inches tall, with a curb weight of approximately 3,...
Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass
Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.
How the Amazon Echo learned to talk — and listen
Jeff Bezos badly wanted a voice computer. He had been saying so publicly since the very early days of Amazon, telling anyone who would listen about why voice might make it easier and more natural to interact with technology. (And to buy stuff from Jeff Bezos.) But when a team at Amazon set out to...
Politics chat: Trump fires Attorney General Bondi, seeks to break campaign promises
Politically, President Trump is on his back foot as he prosecutes an unpopular war and seeks to break campaign promises on entitlements.
It's nesting time for piping plovers, NYC's 'cotton balls with legs'
This particular piping plover, photographed in 2021, was nicknamed Clark Kent and beloved by birders. The piping plover is the only threatened shorebird that breeds on New York City beaches [ more › ]
Conroe to offer shuttle service to 2026 FIFA World Cup games this summer - Houston Chronicle
Conroe to offer shuttle service to 2026 FIFA World Cup games this summer Houston Chronicle
CBP facility codes sure seem to have leaked via online flashcards
Quizlet flashcards seem to include sensitive information about gate security at CBP locations.
MoMA PS1 is turning 50. Here's how it's celebrating.
MoMA PS1 in Queens, New York. The Queens museum is commemorating the milestone with a full slate of programming and free admission for all visitors. [ more › ]
Are stores open on Easter Sunday 2026? Holiday hours for Walmart, Whole Foods, Costco, and more
For billions of Christians around the world, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. While this is not an official federal holiday, federal offices are already closed because it always falls on a Sunday. Many private businesses and retail chains also choose to close their doors on...