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Building the IV-3 Clock From Scratch
Retro display tubes are back on hobby benches everywhere, and nothing shows it better than the IV-3 clock. In one weekend—or a few focused evenings—you can wire up a glowing vacuum-fluorescent masterpiece that syncs its time from the web instead of a quartz chip. Why Makers Are Revisiting These Tubes The sudden uptick in vintage […]
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Plumber Won’t Finish Installing Tub
If you ever find yourself mid-renovation and your plumber won’t finish installing tub because of rebar in the slab, you’re not alone. This situation is surprisingly common in older concrete homes across Texas and Florida. The next hour could determine whether you get that soaking tub you planned—or settle for a shower stall. Why this […]
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Yann LeCun Leaves Meta to Build AI Startup
yann lecun meta — Meta’s chief scientist Yann LeCun Meta story matters because one of the founding minds behind modern deep learning is stepping out of Big Tech’s walls. For readers curious about where artificial intelligence might head next, this is your cue to watch how independent labs could challenge corporate AI dominance—and maybe explore open models […]
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Inside the World 1st Reddit Basement Dweller
A few clicks on Reddit this week led to a curious headline: World 1st Reddit Basement Dweller. It’s a meme turned reality check — one that shows how internet jokes about “basement life” are colliding with real setups people proudly share. The next hour? You could tour your own digital cave and see what story […]
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Why Feeling Deprived Pulls Germans Right, Americans Left
When it comes to politics, feelings of deprivation can pull people in very different directions. A new wave of research finds that Germans who feel economically or socially left behind tend to move toward right-wing parties—while Americans with similar frustrations lean left. That contrast matters right now as both countries wrestle with widening inequality and […]
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Protecting Social Memory in Alzheimer’s
Imagine a future where people with Alzheimer’s can still recognize their friends and family. That’s the promise behind new research into social memory, the brain’s ability to remember familiar faces and relationships. It matters because this is one of the most heartbreaking parts of the disease—and understanding it could guide new treatments you can learn […]
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Trump Clemency Case Highlights Fragile Second Chances
A man once freed under presidential mercy is back behind bars—a reminder that the Trump clemency case isn’t just political theater but a test of how well America supports those re-entering society. This matters now because hundreds of clemency recipients are navigating the same system today, and understanding its cracks could inform smarter reentry policies […]
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Civilians on Veterans Day: What Respect Really Means
Every November, the question of what civilians on Veterans Day should actually do resurfaces. The intentions are mostly good—gratitude, awareness—but the execution often feels awkward or performative. This matters because small gestures multiply fast online. In the next hour, anyone can decide whether to post a flag emoji or to do something more deliberate—and more […]
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Choosing Between Autism Charity Work or Probation Career
It’s not every day you see someone walk away from fifteen years in digital marketing to chase purpose over paychecks. Yet that’s exactly what sparked the debate around one user’s post about taking an autism charity job or training as a probation officer. The question hit a nerve because many workers—especially mid-career professionals—are wrestling with […]
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Making Friends Monday gaming thread explained
Making Friends Monday might sound like a school club event, but it’s actually a weekly Reddit ritual where gamers post their tags to meet new teammates. It matters right now because many players are drifting between titles or platforms after recent releases. In the next hour, you could drop your tag there and find someone […]