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Ask HN: Are we at the point where software can improve itself?
Putting this out here to hear if you think this is feasible and/or useful, but also to find out if this is yesterday's news and everybody is already doing it.So here is the gist of it: Imagine a user-facing software that is out there in the world, doing its thing. Doesn't have to be anything fancy for this example, let's say an inventory management system called Foo, used by several hundred people a day.Now imagine you set up a kind of "loop" that works like this:Ev
Inside ultra-luxurious disaster survival kits where super-rich can pay £4k for night vision goggles and posh chocolate
PREPPERS have been infamous for their tin foil hat theories and apocalyptic paranoia since time immemorial. But now that a terrifying pandemic is our daily reality, being prepared for the worst ...
Veteran suicides drop slightly in 2023, even as rate of deaths rose
The number of veterans who committed suicide decreased in 2023 compared to 2022, but only slightly, the Department of Veterans Affairs said this week. That decrease in the overall number of deaths came even as the rate of suicide among veterans increased in 2023.The findings were part of the latest annual suicide report from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The report tracks contributing factors and figures on veteran suicide from 2001 to 2023, the most recent year that data is available. 6,3
National Guard troops shot in DC to receive Purple Hearts
The two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C. in November will receive the Purple Heart, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Friday. Hegseth announced the awards while speaking to National Guard members on the National Mall. U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, both members of the West Virginia National Guard, were shot on Nov. 27. Beckstrom, 20, died of her wounds. Wolfe, 24, is continuing to get medical care but is recovering
What's in Your Office Survival Kit?
A lot of unexpected things can happen in the course of a day at the office, so the SimpleProductivityBlog recommends putting together an office survival kit in preparation for the unforeseen. The ...
Navy destroyer crew awarded Armed Forces Service Medal for downing Iranian missiles
Crew members of the destroyer USS Arleigh Burke, which shot down missiles launched against Israel in 2024 and 2025, have been awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal for “their outstanding support and execution of Ballistic Missile Defense,” a message on the ship’s official Facebook page says.Any sailor who served aboard the destroyer between Aug. 15 and Dec. 16, 2024 or during the “12-Day War” between Iran and Israel from June 12 to 24, 2025 is eligible, the message says.Established in 1996, the
Air Force bans smart glasses for troops in uniform
The Air Force is cracking down on smart glasses, banning them in its latest uniform regulation because of concerns over operational security. But the other services are letting commanders use their own discretion, or even using Meta AI glasses for on-the-job experiments.In the Air Force’s Jan. 9 uniform regulation update, the service specified that “smart glasses with photo, video or artificial intelligence capabilities” are prohibited while in uniform. An Air Force spokesperson told Task &
Inclusion is Innovation: Logistik Unicorp’s Women’s Armour System
Body armor, even in its earliest iterations, has been designed primarily with the proportions of men in mind. While the need for equality has long been acknowledged, concrete progress has […]
Inclusion is Innovation: Logistik Unicorp’s Women’s Armour System
Body armor, even in its earliest iterations, has been designed primarily with the proportions of men in mind. While the need for equality has long been acknowledged, concrete progress has […]
An Air Guard wing touched down on all 7 continents in 2-year span
A unit with the Nevada Air National Guard completed a series of literal around-the-world missions in 2025, with crews completing airlift missions that took its flyers to all seven continents.In May, the 152nd Airlift Wing deployed to Santiago, Chile, in South America, in support of Operation Southern Star, training with special operations forces to establish Forward Area Refueling Points, or FARPs.That mission made the seventh continent in which 152nd personnel had operated in just over a year.&
Virginia's Proposed 5-Day Waiting Period: What HB 700 Means for All Firearm Purchases
Hunter Brooks, GM of Green Top Sporting Goods, covers House Bill 700, a proposed five-day waiting period for every firearm purchase in Virginia. Whether you're buying a shotgun, a muzzle loader, or a handgun, this bill would require a five-day wait after completing your background check before you can take possession. There are no exemptions, not even for concealed carry permit holders. Hunter explains the impact this would have on Virginia gun buyers and the firearms industry statewide.
Virginia's Firearms Purchase License: Why HB 1359 Is the Most Aggressive Gun Bill Yet
Hunter Brooks, GM of Green Top Sporting Goods, breaks down what he calls the most egregious gun bill of the session; House Bill 1359. This bill would require every person in Virginia to obtain a firearms purchase license from the State Police before buying any firearm. Applicants must be 21 or older, submit fingerprints, complete a safety course, and provide a color photo and valid ID. Licenses would be valid for five years, and local law enforcement would be notified of approvals and denials. T
Rough Edge EDC: Flashlight company Olight shines with pocket knife offering
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – One of my primary rules of life is you don’t go to a hamburger place and order tacos. Basically, that means you stick to what a business does best and don’t get sidetracked by ...
OLIGHT ArkPro Ultra: A multi-function EDC flashlight for road trips and beyond
The OLIGHT ArkPro Ultra packs 1,700 lumens of flood lighting, an 800-lumen spotlight, UV detection, and a green laser into a pocket-sized EDC flashlight that weighs just over four ounces and replaces ...
Comparing the WUBEN X4 and G5: What’s the difference?
Choosing the right EDC flashlight depends on your needs. This comparison puts the WUBEN X4 and WUBEN G5 side by side, ...
New Paradise_Revised Version (2024)
New Paradise is a three-screen video work that examines class hierarchy and power structures through performance and symbolic storytelling rooted in Chinese cultural traditions. Drawing from the Chinese zodiac system and Minnan animal beliefs, the work constructs a dystopian world in which animals embody socially constructed roles shaped by ritual, hierarchy, and sacrifice. Within Minnan ceremonial culture, sheep are often regarded as inferior and used as sacrificial offerings, while chickens c
Out Swing
Near the shrine of Bari Imam on the outskirts of Islamabad, internally displaced Pakhtun families rebuild their lives in a densely layered social landscape shaped by migration, labour, and family obligation. OutSwing follows a group of adolescent girls from this community as they form a cricket team under the guidance of a former professional player. Through their training, the film reveals how sport becomes a space of possibility within lives otherwise governed by household duties, marriage ex
Historical Object Show (S1) (Ep.2) Second Place! (1970)
Historical Object Show is a Reality Show or Game Show. At The Host, Water Cup (1970-1996) Second Place is the very second episode of Historical Object Show (HOS), originally released on February 15, 1970. In this premiere, the host introduces a mysterious island where historical and everyday objects come to life and compete in challenges for survival, safety, and pride. The contestants are brought together for the first time, forming early friendships and rivalries, while the rules of the compet
Bot or Not - Official Trailer
In a world where reality TV and AI collide, a young coder enters a game of love, only to discover the shows true algorithm was never written for romance. It was built for chasing survival. Directed by Meghan Carrasquillo & Jadon Cal Director of Photography Jake Jalbert Starring Meghan Carrasquillo, Chris Moss, Jadon Cal, and GiGi Gustin Edited by Jadon Cal A New Terrain Entertainment Production