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After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives
Negotiators Close In on Deal With Iran to Open Hormuz
Top Democrats set aside qualms and embrace progressive Abdul El-Sayed
Democrats ‘united by a common purpose: putting a check on Trump’, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand say
Leading Democrats quickly papered over whatever qualms they had about progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed after his win in the Michigan Senate primary was confirmed on Wednesday, instead welcoming the former public health official as their champion against the Republican nominee, Mike Rogers.
The state is now key to Democrats’s hopes of retaking control of the chamber in November’s midterm elections. Winning in Michigan would put them on the path to snarling Donald Trump’s legislative agenda and blocking his judicial nominees for the final two years of his presidency, while defeat could undermine their prospects of gaining a majority in the chamber for years to come. Rogers lost a Senate race in Michigan two years ago by a slim margin to Democrat Elissa Slotkin.
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Rapist attacked woman in caravan after horse show at Windsor Castle
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America’s Democratic Socialists are having the summer of their lives
Mohamed Salah’s story of success and sacrifice: ‘Chasing a dream I had to reach’
In this exclusive book extract, Melissa Reddy documents the Egyptian King’s sacrifice and dedication to make his vision a reality
The entrance to Al Mokawloon Al Arab’s youth sector feels imposing. At first it is confusing to pinpoint the reason. Is it the facade; a mesh of thick concrete slabs, a marble-like trim that alters in colour depending on the light, and the no-nonsense black steel gate? Perhaps it is the stately signage of white block letters in Arabic juxtaposed against the dark background, with satellite pieces of information and announcements signifying importance. But to stop and pay attention to buildings around Nasr City in eastern Cairo is to notice that the blend of functional and decorative elements of the entrance, down to even the font and array of notices, is not unique.
The building’s aura can be explained by the main image above its gates, and the knowledge that to walk through them is to follow the footsteps a history-maker took from the age of 14. Mohamed Salah’s face has pride of place above the gates; it is a reminder of where he’s been, but more pertinently, of why it is important to marry talent with discipline and determination. The truth is he has achieved the impossible.
Continue reading...От object detection к классическому CV: разрабатываем сканер для слабых смартфонов
Привет хабр!
Мы разрабатываем приложение для управления линейным персоналом.
Хочу рассказать об одной из самых сложных наших разработок — динамического визуального кода, который должен считываться камерой обычного смартфона в реальном времени.
Внутри продукта эта технология называется MotionCode. Внешне всё выглядит довольно просто: панель воспроизводит последовательность визуальных элементов, камера телефона считывает их, а приложение восстанавливает код.
На практике путь от первого прототипа до стабильной работы оказался гораздо сложнее. Мы успели обучить модель для object detection, столкнуться с ограничениями мобильного железа, отказаться от нейросети и почти без опыта в компьютерном зрении построить собственный real-time-пайплайн обработки кадров.
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$25 million reward offered for U.S.-born leader of powerful cartel
ИИ за полтора часа взял задачу, над которой статистики бились 20 лет
Эдгар Добрибан, статистик из Уортонской школы Пенсильванского университета, сел за разговор с GPT-5.6 Pro. Модели он дал только математическое определение процедуры Бенджамини-Хохберга и вопрос: доказать или опровергнуть. Примерно через полтора часа рассуждений она выдала доказательство, конкретный контрпример и код численного сертификата к нему.
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Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed
Reddit aims to make ‘karma’ less important for first-time posters with shift to AI moderation tools
Danube River hits record-low levels, revealing lost historical items across Europe
More than 1,100 people convicted of illegal arrival in UK since 2022
Data shows victims of torture and trafficking among those prosecuted for crossing Channel by irregular means
More than 1,100 people, including survivors of torture and trafficking, have been convicted of illegally arriving in the UK since 2022, according to freedom of information data.
The Home Office introduced the offence of illegal arrival in 2022 in a bid to deter those planning to come to the UK by small boat or by other irregular means such as lorries.
Continue reading...Exiled PM vows to return to Bangladesh despite execution threat
Sheikh Hasina plans a December comeback two years after being ousted in a bloody uprising led by students
Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return home by the end of the year, even though she faces a death sentence.
“They may put me in a cell. They may kill me. Anything may happen, but still I have to go,” said Hasina, two years after a student-led uprising toppled her government.
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The Right Way to Tell Someone You’re Worried About Their Weight Loss
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Most people know the rule: Never comment on another person's body. People experiencing weight loss often find themselves fielding comments regardless. And if they have an eating disorder, both the comments and the silence can fuel it in different ways.
Dr. Jennifer L. Gaudiani, an internist in Denver who specializes in eating disorders, says patients tell her some version of the same thing all the time: “Nobody said a word while I disappeared, and it messed with my head.”
“The actual comment or the absence of the comment are both instantly absorbed and processed in ways that can be really undermining and painful,” she says. “If somebody says something positive, the eating disorder goes, ‘Well, I'm clearly not sick enough to warrant anyone's concern, and my therapist must be wrong, because people keep telling me I look good,’” Gaudiani says. “And if it's the other direction, then the eating disorder is like, ‘Oh my gosh, kick it into gear. You gotta really go harder.’”
That leaves anyone who’s genuinely concerned in a difficult position: Say the wrong thing, and you could make things worse; say nothing, and your silence might say something you never intended. The good news is that there’s a way to have this conversation that feels like care rather than surveillance or judgment—and clinicians who navigate this territory for a living have a clear sense of what to say.
When to say something about someone's weight loss
There isn’t a magic number that tells you when it’s time to speak up. No amount of weight loss automatically calls for a conversation, says Dr. Evelyn Attia, a psychiatrist and director of the Center for Eating Disorders at New York-Presbyterian Hospital—but you also don’t need to wait until someone looks alarmingly thin. “Clinically significant eating disorders can occur in individuals across all shapes and sizes,” she says. Often, the people closest to someone can tell when something simply feels off, and that instinct is worth listening to.
You don’t have to know exactly what’s going on before you say something. People often get stuck waiting for certainty, says Francesca Emma, a therapist in Long Island who specializes in eating disorders and body image. You’re not trying to diagnose the person; you’re letting them know you’ve noticed a change and are there to support them. If you hold out until you feel completely sure—or completely comfortable—you may never bring it up.
The most useful clues are often physical and behavioral, not visual, Attia says. Maybe your friend has become dizzy, pale, or short of breath more often, or has fainted without a clear medical explanation. Or perhaps the change shows up around food: They used to love going out to dinner, and now they turn down every invitation that involves eating. Foods they once enjoyed are suddenly off-limits. Those shifts—not the size of their body—deserve your attention.
None of this means every drop in weight calls for a heart-to-heart. People lose weight for all sorts of reasons—a new medication, an illness, grief, stress, or changes they’re making with a doctor. “That's not what we're talking about here,” Attia says. “We're talking about medically significant nutritional change.” The distinction is whether weight loss is simply something you’ve noticed, or one piece of a larger pattern that makes you worry about your friend’s health.
What to say to someone you're worried about
Once you’ve decided to speak up, your first instinct might be to name the most obvious thing: the weight loss. Try not to. Vanessa Scaringi, a psychologist and eating disorder specialist in Austin, says clinicians often steer families toward talking about behaviors instead: the skipped book club, the lunch that keeps coming home uneaten, the friend who’s stopped showing up anywhere food might be served. “Behaviors are safer,” she says.
That’s partly because a comment about someone’s body rarely lands as intended. “It could shut someone down,” Scaringi says. Worse, it might register as praise. “Sometimes it actually feeds the eating disorder, where it's like, ‘Oh, mission accomplished.’”
But avoiding comments about weight doesn’t mean being so vague that the person has no idea what you’re talking about. Point to something specific and observable, Scaringi suggests: “You haven’t come to anything involving food in two months” or “You seem much more rigid about eating than you used to be.” Emma recommends leading with curiosity rather than a conclusion: “I’ve noticed some changes, and I’m wondering how you’re doing,” as opposed to “I think you have an eating disorder.” The first opens a conversation, while the second can feel like an accusation or diagnosis.
Before you begin, examine your own motives. Eating disorders can carry what Scaringi calls a whiff of the salacious, and feeling riveted by someone’s changing body isn’t the same as caring about their well-being. Ask yourself: “Am I bringing this up because I’m genuinely worried about this person, or because I’m curious about what’s happening?” If the answer is merely curiosity, keep it to yourself.
How to start the conversation
Don’t spring this conversation on someone over dinner—or anywhere other people might overhear. Find a private moment when neither of you is rushing out the door or already upset. Then ask permission before going any further. Gaudiani’s go-to opener sounds something like this: “I want to say something to you that comes from a place of deep care and some concern, and it might be a little hard to hear. I wonder if you're in a space where we could have a brief, meaningful conversation.”
The question isn’t a formality. “Consent is important at every step,” Gaudiani says. It gives the person a moment to decide whether they’re ready to hear you—and signals that they’re not about to be ambushed.
If they say yes, say what you came to say—and then stop. Gaudiani is more comfortable than some clinicians with family and friends naming the weight loss directly, as long as they do so neutrally. She offers a sample script: “I want to speak directly but kindly. I’ve noticed that your weight has decreased. And I'm a little worried about you.” That’s different from telling someone they look way too thin or unhealthy; it’s an observation paired with concern, not a judgment about their appearance. Once you’ve said it, give them room to respond. “Just wait, and give some space,” Gaudiani says. The urge to keep explaining yourself will be strong, but it’s important to resist it.
You don’t need to show up with a solution, a meal plan, or advice about what your loved one should eat. You’re not there to solve the problem. A much better question is: “Where can I be helpful to you?” A primary-care doctor is often the best place to start, Attia says, so you might ask: “Would you be willing to make an appointment with your doctor?” Offer to schedule it or go along for support. From there, you can help your loved one find an eating-disorder therapist, dietitian, or other specialist if they need one.
What to do if they get defensive
The person you’re worried about might immediately brush you off: “I don’t know why you’re bringing this up. I’m fine.” That reaction can make you wonder whether you overstepped. Defensiveness doesn’t prove that someone has an eating disorder—but it doesn’t necessarily mean your concern was misplaced, either. An unusually sharp response is information worth noticing, Gaudiani says.
She explains it with an analogy. Imagine telling a friend you’ve spotted a suspicious-looking mole on their shoulder. They might thank you or tell you they already have a dermatologist appointment. What they probably wouldn’t do is snap: “I don’t have a mole. You have a mole. Why are you even talking about my mole? Everyone has moles.” “When we hear that defensive reaction,” Gaudiani says, “we can be like, OK, there’s something going on.” The point isn’t that defensiveness confirms a diagnosis. It’s that you don’t have to take back your concern simply because the person pushes against it.
So what do you do with that reaction? Don’t turn the conversation into a debate, and don’t apologize for caring. Scaringi describes the right stance as staying “sort of solid”: Don’t argue, but don’t retreat from what you said. You can also acknowledge the person’s anger. Attia sometimes suggests to parents, in particular, that they put it this way: “I understand you're angry with me for bringing this up, but I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I said nothing.”
If they still don’t want to talk, end with the part you hope they’ll remember later. Gaudiani’s closing goes roughly like this: “I'm reading that you're not interested in talking about this with me, and I'll respect that. But I care deeply about you, and it feels to me like something that isn't great for your health might be going on. If you'd like my support finding someone who could help, text me anytime.” She sometimes adds that she can’t promise it will be the last time she raises the subject. That last part may feel awkward, but it makes something important clear: Her concern didn’t evaporate the moment the person deflected it.
The conversation doesn’t have to work immediately to matter. Your loved one might replay it later, Emma says. For now, it may be enough that they leave knowing you noticed, you care, and you’ll still be there when they’re ready.
It’s OK to bring up the subject again, though it works better as an open-door reminder than a follow-up audit. Don’t start checking whether they’ve gained weight, eaten more, or made an appointment. Scaringi suggests keeping the focus off their body and reminding them that you’re available if they want to talk.
If you’re still worried, you don’t have to be the only one saying so. Attia says hearing the same gentle concern from a partner, close friend, or family member can land differently than hearing it from you a second time. Just don’t turn it into a surprise group intervention; these conversations should happen separately. Your loved one may still find out and accuse you of talking behind their back. If that happens, Scaringi says, be honest: You did—because you’re worried.
Keep checking in on the person, not policing their plate. Remind them that you’re available, and make it easy for them to come back. “A compassionate conversation is always more effective than silence,” Emma says.
Super League closes in on gamechanging investment from Australia’s NRL
Australian officials touring clubs to gauge mood
Wigan and Warrington set date for Dublin clash
NRL officials have arrived in England to hold talks with clubs as the prospect of a groundbreaking deal with Super League nears completion, while two of the competition’s heavyweights, Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves, confirmed they will lead an on-the-road weekend to Dublin in 2027.
Rugby league’s two premier club competitions have been in discussions for most of this year about a deal that would see the NRL invest a significant sum into Super League, while taking authoritative control of the competition in a bid to transform its long-term fortunes. That investment would also ensure the financial security of clubs. Both competitions put talks on hold while they finalised their broadcast details; the NRL has just completed a A$5.3bn (£2.8bn) deal for its rights, while Super League expects to confirm in the next week how its new-look broadcast deal will be shaped. Sky Sports is expected to show two or three games a week, with the rest of the fixtures streamed or broadcast elsewhere.
Continue reading...LIV Golf secures ‘lead investor’ until 2030 but future of star names still uncertain
LIV chief refuses to disclose new funders’ identities
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Scott O’Neil, LIV’s chief executive, announced basic plans for the “next generation” of the tour on Wednesday while refusing to disclose the new funders of the business. After the withdrawal of backing from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, O’Neil has been engaged in a race against time to save his business.
Continue reading...Exiled PM vows to return to Bangladesh despite execution threat
Sheikh Hasina plans a December comeback two years after being ousted in a bloody uprising led by students
Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return home by the end of the year, even though she faces a death sentence.
“They may put me in a cell. They may kill me. Anything may happen, but still I have to go,” said Hasina, two years after a student-led uprising toppled her government.
Continue reading...The Leipzig drone bomb marks a dangerous escalation for Europe
Initial evidence suggests aerial drone, found near Ukrainian cargo planes at German airport, came from Russia
The armed drone found at Leipzig airport on Wednesday may not have exploded, but the fact that it got inside the perimeter, close to Ukrainian cargo planes, raises obvious concerns for the security of international aviation.
Though the identity of the culprits is unknown, the initial evidence points firmly towards a Russian-orchestrated plot. It is the first time that a drone with explosives has been found in Europe far from the Ukrainian border.
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The Leipzig drone bomb marks a dangerous escalation for Europe
Initial evidence suggests aerial drone, found near Ukrainian cargo planes at German airport, came from Russia
The armed drone found at Leipzig airport on Wednesday may not have exploded, but the fact that it got inside the perimeter, close to Ukrainian cargo planes, raises obvious concerns for the security of international aviation.
Though the identity of the culprits is unknown, the initial evidence points firmly towards a Russian-orchestrated plot. It is the first time that a drone with explosives has been found in Europe far from the Ukrainian border.
Continue reading...Mexican influencer shot dead while streaming live on social media
César Gastélum was filming outside a fast-food outlet in Sinaloa state when he was killed by a motorbike driver
A popular Mexican influencer has been shot dead while doing a live stream on social media outside a restaurant in Sinaloa state, where lethal cartel violence has become widespread.
César Gastélum, who had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was known for making comedy videos, was filming with two friends outside a fast-food restaurant in the city of Culiacán. The three were dressed in the bright orange jackets and backpacks of food delivery drivers.
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[Перевод] Как NASA измеряла дальность до Apollo с метровым разрешением — на технике 1960-х
Чтобы измерять дальность до Apollo у Луны с метровым разрешением, NASA использовала псевдослучайные коды, корреляцию слабого сигнала и сложную радиосистему S-диапазона. Разбор от Ken Shirriff, как всё это работало на транзисторной логике 1960-х годов.
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Suspect in Washington state wildfire was questioned about blazes last year
Aaron Farinacci is accused of starting the Old Trails fire that has destroyed homes and forced thousands to flee
The Washington state man accused of starting a wildfire that has destroyed homes and forced thousands to flee around Spokane was previously questioned in connection with two fire investigations last year, according to court documents.
Authorities allege that Aaron Farinacci, 37, of Spokane, started Old Trails fire, one of three major wildfires burning in Spokane county in north-eastern Washington. He was arrested on Monday and booked on suspicion of first-degree arson.
The Associated Press contributed reporting
Continue reading...Mexican influencer shot dead while streaming live on social media
César Gastélum was filming outside a fast-food outlet in Sinaloa state when he was killed by a motorbike driver
A popular Mexican influencer has been shot dead while doing a live stream on social media outside a restaurant in Sinaloa state, where lethal cartel violence has become widespread.
César Gastélum, who had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was known for making comedy videos, was filming with two friends outside a fast-food restaurant in the city of Culiacán. The three were dressed in the bright orange jackets and backpacks of food delivery drivers.
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Suspect in Washington state wildfire was questioned about blazes last year
Aaron Farinacci is accused of starting the Old Trails fire that has destroyed homes and forced thousands to flee
The Washington state man accused of starting a wildfire that has destroyed homes and forced thousands to flee around Spokane was previously questioned in connection with two fire investigations last year, according to court documents.
Authorities allege that Aaron Farinacci, 37, of Spokane, started Old Trails fire, one of three major wildfires burning in Spokane county in north-eastern Washington. He was arrested on Monday and booked on suspicion of first-degree arson.
The Associated Press contributed reporting
Continue reading...Как я воевал с Яндексом и решил проблему «мертвых душ» на диске
Статья посвящается недавнему сомнительному решению Яндекса уменьшить объём своего диска и жестоко покарать всех, кто посмел: впихнуть невпихуемое, не удалить старые файлы или просто не суметь разобраться в их «гениальном» интерфейсе и удалить снимки, которые не подчиняются абстракции файлов вообще. Ваш покорный слуга создаёт расширение, которое позволяет решить проблему. На превью то, кем он себя видит: грозным защитником угнетённых бабуль из бухгалтерии, в клетчатой рубашке инженера и с волшебным мечом.
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Tour de France Femmes: Vollering victorious on stage five as Ferrand-Prévot’s defence unravels
Three outstanding riders in race broke clear of peloton
Padding row intensifies after footage of male inspection
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot’s defence of her Tour de France Femmes title unravelled among the Beaujolais vineyards as the French rider lost even more ground to rivals Demi Vollering, Marlen Reusser and Kasia Niewiadoma.
The three outstanding riders in this year’s race broke clear of the peloton over the final steep gradients of Mont Brouilly, with 2023 Tour winner Vollering outsprinting overall race leader Reusser to take the fourth Tour stage win of her career.
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