Year: 2026

I Created My First AI-assisted Pull Request and I Feel Like a Fraud

I Created My First AI-assisted Pull Request and I Feel Like a Fraud

๐Ÿš€ Check out this trending post from Hacker News ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: I created my first AI pull request for Chroma, which is the default syntax highlighter used in Hugo.I used Claude Code for that PR. I didnโ€™t learn anything. I felt like I was flinging slop over the wall to an open-source maintainer. I felt like a fraud and my impostor syndrome got worse.But hereโ€™s the thing, I still contributed something of value. Itโ€™s something I have been wanting in hugo for a long time to syntax highlight ERB snippets in my posts. It was…
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GOP Tamara Keith and Amy Walter face midterm pressure over Department of Homeland Security shutdown, Iran war

GOP Tamara Keith and Amy Walter face midterm pressure over Department of Homeland Security shutdown, Iran war

โœจ Check out this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: Politics Monday ๐Ÿ’ก **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Jeff Bennett: Air travelers were met with long queues. For travelers looking to drive, they instead face rising fuel prices as the war with Iran continues.There is a lot to discuss with the policy duo on Monday. This is Amy Walter from The Cook Policy Report with NPR's Amy Walter and Tamara Keith.Another Monday, another chance for me to welcome you to the show. Good to see you both. Tamara Keith, NPR: It's good to see you. Jeff Bennett: So,…
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Michel de Soarte: The Afters review โ€“ Burning gags from a comedian who says what you see | comedy

Michel de Soarte: The Afters review โ€“ Burning gags from a comedian who says what you see | comedy

โœจ Read this awesome post from Culture | The Guardian ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: Comedy,Stage,Comedy,Culture โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: MModel, actress, journalist and comedian: there is no doubt that Michele de Soarte is a jack of all trades, but is she a master of the craft? On the evidence of her funny and delicious tour itinerary, that's yes. The group may not be treading new ground for comedy โ€” far from it โ€” nor is it cohesive around any particular theme. But The Afters features a confident, fantastically arrogant stand-up vocal, as the South London native goes hot and reckless in…
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Iga Swiatek: Six-time major winner with trainer Wim Fisset after an early exit from the Miami Open

Iga Swiatek: Six-time major winner with trainer Wim Fisset after an early exit from the Miami Open

๐Ÿ”ฅ Discover this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: With the trophy tucked under one arm and a microphone attached to the other, Swiatek's first act as Wimbledon champion was to applaud Fissette's input.Improving her inner belief by focusing on footwork and strengthening her serve was key. But putting everything together across the entire tournament proved to be the exception rather than the rule.A natural introvert, Swiatek plays her best when she is clear and confident, waiting for opportunities to punish her opponents from the baseline.Fissette's attempt to develop her style over the past…
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Apple Maps may be about to get ads

Apple Maps may be about to get ads

๐Ÿ’ฅ Check out this insightful post from TechCrunch ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: Apps,advertising,Apple,Apple Maps,In Brief,Maps ๐Ÿ’ก **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Apple Maps has never been considered the best navigation app (that honor obviously goes to Google Maps), and now, if reports are correct, the user experience is about to take a hit, Bloomberg reports. Apple is preparing to introduce the change later this year, with an official announcement as soon as this month, sources told Bloomberg. Ads could start appearing in the iOS Maps app sometime this summer. Under this arrangement, businesses will bid for the opportunity to promote their business within…
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The Masters: Why Matt Fitzpatrick’s scintillating game puts him among the favorites at Augusta

The Masters: Why Matt Fitzpatrick’s scintillating game puts him among the favorites at Augusta

๐Ÿ’ฅ Check out this trending post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: With Scheffler's recent inconsistent form, by his very high standards, and McIlroy's struggle to match the level of his golf this time last year, there is scope to look beyond the world's best players for Augusta glory.Fitzpatrick, now ranked sixth, undoubtedly falls into this category as do Scotland's Robert McIntyre, who is fourth on the list, last year's Masters qualifier Justin Rose and FedEx Cup champion Tommy Fleetwood.But given the justified optimism that the famous green jacket might remain in UK hands, we would…
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AI boom risks widening wealth divide, says BlackRockโ€™s Larry Fink | AI (artificial intelligence)

AI boom risks widening wealth divide, says BlackRockโ€™s Larry Fink | AI (artificial intelligence)

๐Ÿš€ Explore this must-read post from Hacker News ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: The boom in artificial intelligence risks widening inequality, with only a handful of companies and investors likely to reap its financial rewards, the BlackRock chief executive, Larry Fink, has said.The boss of the $14tn (ยฃ10.4tn) asset manager used his annual letter to investors on Monday to highlight potential hazards around the exponential growth in AI, which has attracted rapid investment and become, he said, โ€œcentral to strategic competitionโ€ between global powers such as the US and China.โ€œThe massive wealth created over the past several generations…
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The Supreme Court is hearing a mail-in ballot case that could impact the midterm elections

The Supreme Court is hearing a mail-in ballot case that could impact the midterm elections

๐Ÿ’ฅ Explore this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: Election Day,mail in ballot,Supreme Court,Vote 2026,vote by mail ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Jeff Bennett: The U.S. Supreme Court today heard arguments in a case that could reshape how millions of mail-in ballots are counted in next fall's election.Our case reporter, Ali Rogin, has more on the legal background that followed. Ali Rogin: Jeff currently allows election officials in 14 states and the District of Columbia to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, as long as they are postmarked by Election Day. But the Republican National…
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โ€œShe’s got real nerve!โ€ Irvine Welsh chooses a new life for Trainspotting as a musical | stage

โ€œShe’s got real nerve!โ€ Irvine Welsh chooses a new life for Trainspotting as a musical | stage

๐Ÿ”ฅ Read this awesome post from Culture | The Guardian ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: Theatre,Stage,Culture,Musicals,West End,Trainspotting,Irvine Welsh,UK news,Books โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: It was a book, a play, and a movie. It has also spawned three sequels and two soundtrack albums. Now, Irvine Welsh's 1993 debut novel Trainspotting is finding new life as a musical.Trainspotting the Musical will open at London's Theater Royal Haymarket in July, and will be adapted by the composer with an original selection of songs, as well as others used in Danny Boyle's iconic film.โ€œIt wasn't the most obvious book to succeed,โ€ Welch said. "And it wasn't…
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Bengaluru-based food delivery startup Swish has raised $38 million, its third round in 18 months

Bengaluru-based food delivery startup Swish has raised $38 million, its third round in 18 months

๐Ÿš€ Explore this awesome post from TechCrunch ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: Commerce,Startups,Accel,Bain Capital,food delivery,Swish,Hara Global โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Swish, a Bengaluru-based food delivery startup, has raised $38 million in a new funding round, as the 18-month-old company continues to attract investor interest for its 10-minute fresh food delivery service. The Series B round, led by Hara Global and Bain Capital Ventures, saw participation from Accel, Stride Ventures and Alteria Capital. Swish is valued at $139 million, more than double its valuation a year ago, and brings total funding to $54 million. The funding comes at a time when fast food…
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