Posted on r/politics |
Score: 22481 |
Comments: 1539
211 House Republicans voted to block a Democratic attempt to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files, with no Republican support. The procedural maneuver, which would have required the Trump administration to release the files within 30 days, was rejected, highlighting GOP resistance to transparency on the Epstein case.
Key Points:
211 House Republicans voted against a Democratic measure to release the Epstein files.
No Republicans supported the measure, and nine abstained from voting.
The vote blocked a procedural maneuver that would have forced a vote on the amendment.
Republicans, including vocal figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene, opposed even debating the amendment.
The move underscores GOP prioritization of protecting Trump over transparency promises to their base.
"Republicans have decided that protecting the president and his friends is more important than fulfilling promises they made to their most loyal voters, and the American people at large."
Posted on r/politics |
Score: 15340 |
Comments: 660
House Republicans blocked a Democratic effort to unseal documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's investigation, sparking internal strife within the MAGA movement. Democrats are capitalizing on the controversy, accusing Republicans of protecting the wealthy and powerful.
Key Points:
House Republicans voted against a Democratic amendment to release Epstein-related documents, failing 6-5.
The Justice Department's memo closing the Epstein investigation contradicted earlier promises from Trump administration officials.
Democrats, including Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are pushing for transparency and mocking Republican inaction.
Trump attempted to deflect blame by suggesting Democrats created the Epstein files.
The DNC launched an automated account to highlight the lack of file releases.
"“Why are the Epstein files still hidden? Who are the rich & powerful being protected?” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), who introduced the failed amendment, wrote Saturday night on X."
Trump Admin to Incinerate 500 Tons of Emergency Food Meant for Children
Posted on r/politics |
Score: 10912 |
Comments: 734
The Trump administration has ordered the incineration of 500 metric tons of emergency food aid intended for malnourished children in war and disaster zones, citing cuts to USAID. The food, stored in Dubai, could feed 1.5 million children for a week, but will now be destroyed due to logistical and policy changes.
Key Points:
500 metric tons of emergency food aid for children will be incinerated.
The food could feed 1.5 million malnourished children for a week.
The decision is part of broader cuts to USAID and foreign aid programs.
Current and former aid workers describe the scale of waste as unprecedented.
The administration has gutted USAID and fired logistical experts, making distribution impossible.
"The Trump administration has ordered 500 metric tons of emergency food aid—enough to feed 1.5 million malnourished children for a week—to be incinerated tomorrow rather than be distributed as part of its ongoing purge of USAID."
Bill O’Reilly forced to admit that his Biden claims about Epstein are false: ‘Yeah, so?!’
Posted on r/politics |
Score: 5918 |
Comments: 199
Bill O’Reilly was forced to admit that his false claims about the Biden administration prosecuting Jeffrey Epstein were incorrect during a NewsNation interview. Despite being corrected, O’Reilly dismissed the error with a nonchalant 'yeah, so,' while continuing to defend Trump's stance on the Epstein case.
Key Points:
Bill O’Reilly falsely claimed the Biden administration prosecuted Jeffrey Epstein.
O’Reilly admitted his mistake but downplayed it with a dismissive 'yeah, so.'
O’Reilly reiterated Trump's argument that releasing Epstein's files could harm innocent people.
The article highlights ongoing MAGA frustration over the Epstein case and DOJ's conclusions.
O’Reilly suggested a joint press conference with Attorney General Pam Bondi and Merrick Garland.
"‘Ok. I stand corrected,’ Bill O’Reilly finally admitted defeat when repeatedly told that the Biden administration did not prosecute and convict Jeffrey Epstein."
Full list of Republicans who blocked Epstein files vote
Posted on r/politics |
Score: 4046 |
Comments: 144
Seven House Republicans blocked a motion to vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein's case, sparking controversy and accusations of a cover-up. The motion, introduced by Democrat Ro Khanna, aimed to pressure the Attorney General to publish Epstein-related documents publicly.
Key Points:
Seven House Republicans voted against a motion to release Jeffrey Epstein-related files.
The motion was introduced by Democrat Ro Khanna and would have required Attorney General Pam Bondi to publish the documents.
The Epstein case has fueled conspiracy theories and mistrust in federal institutions.
A DOJ memo contradicted earlier claims about Epstein's alleged client list.
Republicans on the House Rules Committee opposed the amendment, raising questions about their motives.
"Republicans in the House Rules Committee just stopped an amendment that, if passed, would force Congress to vote on whether the Trump Administration should release the Epstein files. What are they hiding?"
CTA (Call to Action): Vibe Coding projects and post flairs on /r/selfhosted
Posted on r/selfhosted |
Score: 696 |
Comments: 174
The article discusses the increasing presence of AI-generated or 'vibe coded' projects on the /r/selfhosted subreddit, which can be difficult for non-developers to identify. It proposes making post flairs mandatory to label such projects, using automod to detect keywords, and educating the community about these flairs.
Key Points:
Many projects on /r/selfhosted are created using LLMs/AI or 'vibe coding,' making it hard for non-developers to assess their implications.
The solution suggests mandatory post flairs to mark AI-generated projects, with automod detecting keywords like 'LLMs' or 'AI.'
The proposal includes using colors to highlight potentially risky flairs (e.g., AI-generated code, piracy) and allowing users to report incorrect flairs.
The author emphasizes they are not against AI use but advocate for transparency by labeling such projects appropriately.
"Since most selfhosters are not developers themselves. It’s hard for the users of this sub to spot and understand the implications of the use of LLMs/AI to create software projects for the open-source community."
AI slows down open source developers. Peter Naur can teach us why.
Posted on r/programming |
Score: 556 |
Comments: 151
The article discusses how AI tools slow down experienced open-source developers, contrary to their expectations of increased productivity. It references Peter Naur's theory that programming is about building a mental model of the software, suggesting that AI tools fail to capture these models effectively. This mismatch leads to inefficiencies when developers rely on AI for tasks they understand deeply.
Key Points:
AI tools slow down experienced open-source developers by 19%, despite their belief that AI speeds them up.
Peter Naur's theory posits that programming is about forming a mental model of the software, which AI tools cannot fully capture.
The gap between perceived and actual productivity with AI tools highlights a broader issue in human-AI collaboration.
Delegating tasks to AI is likened to delegating childcare—mental models are hard to transfer accurately without shared understanding.
The study's findings may not generalize to all developers, such as those working on unfamiliar codebases.
"The real product when we write software is our mental model of the program we've created. This model is what allowed us to build the software, and in future is what allows us to understand the system, diagnose problems within it, and work on it effectively."
Posted on r/selfhosted |
Score: 270 |
Comments: 31
WeTransfer has updated its Terms & Conditions to allow the use of user-uploaded content to train AI models, effective August 2025. This change grants WeTransfer a perpetual license to use, modify, and distribute user content without compensation, raising concerns among creatives. The company has since clarified its stance in a separate update, stating it does not currently use AI to process content.
Key Points:
WeTransfer's updated T&Cs permit the use of user content to train AI models.
Users grant WeTransfer a perpetual, royalty-free license to use and modify their content.
The change has sparked concerns among creatives about unauthorized use of their work.
WeTransfer has clarified that it does not currently use AI to process content.
The new terms are effective as of August 8, 2025.
"You hereby grant us a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sub-licensable license to use your Content for the purposes of operating, developing, commercializing, and improving the Service or new technologies or services, including to improve performance of machine learning models that enhance our content moderation process, in accordance with the Privacy & Cookie Policy."
The hard part about feature toggles is writing code that is toggleable - not the tool used
Posted on r/programming |
Score: 187 |
Comments: 55
The article argues that hardcoding feature flags is often a simpler and more reliable approach than using feature flag management software, which introduces unnecessary complexity and risks. It emphasizes that most teams don't need the advanced capabilities of such systems and should avoid premature optimization.
Key Points:
Feature flag management software adds complexity, risk, and technical debt.
Hardcoded feature flags are simple, reliable, and safe, making them a better choice for most teams.
Long-lived feature flags can ossify the codebase and should be removed or integrated into the actual behavior.
Changing feature flags through the normal development process (review, test, deploy) is often sufficient.
Premature optimization with feature flag systems is bad engineering and unnecessary for most use cases.
"Hardcoded feature flags do away with many of these issues; they are simple, reliable, and safe. They are the most boring way to do it, and that’s why they’re the best way to do it."
The article discusses the increasing problem of low-quality AI-generated and human-submitted vulnerability reports in the curl project, which are overwhelming the security team. The author considers potential changes to the bug bounty program, such as removing monetary rewards, to reduce the influx of these reports. The situation is causing significant time and emotional strain on the team members.
Key Points:
AI-generated and low-quality human-submitted vulnerability reports are flooding the curl project, with 20% of submissions being AI slop in 2025.
Only about 5% of submissions in 2025 were genuine vulnerabilities, a significant drop from previous years.
The curl security team is considering changes to the bug bounty program, such as removing monetary rewards, to reduce the volume of low-quality reports.
The current system on HackerOne does not effectively deter low-quality submissions, and the team is seeking more tools to manage the issue.
The author highlights the emotional and time toll on the team, with members spending hours reviewing often useless reports.
"The curl security team consists of seven team members. I encourage the others to also chime in to back me up (so that we act right in each case). Every report thus engages 3-4 persons. Perhaps for 30 minutes, sometimes up to an hour or three. Each."
I watched "The Rules for Rulers" by CGP Grey, and I was thinking...
Posted on r/georgism |
Score: 22 |
Comments: 15
The article discusses how different political systems incentivize rulers to raise revenue, contrasting dictatorships (extracting resources) with democracies (boosting productivity). It then explores Georgism, where revenue comes from land value, aligning ruler incentives with public well-being, and questions if a Georgist dictatorship could be desirable.
Key Points:
Dictatorships raise revenue through extracting low-labor resources, while democracies rely on citizen productivity.
Georgism bases revenue on land value, incentivizing rulers to maximize it, which also improves public life.
The article questions whether a Georgist authoritarian regime could be beneficial due to aligned incentives.
The video by CGP Grey serves as the foundation for the discussion on ruler incentives.
The author speculates on the potential societal benefits of a Georgist system under authoritarian rule.
"In a Georgist economy, the revenue is raised from land value. And so, to raise as much revenue for the treasury as possible, rulers are incentivised to maximize land value as much as possible, and the things that can increase land value are, coincidentally, also making **our** lives better!"
DumbPad V1.0.4 Release - An Even Better Editor Experience
Posted on r/selfhosted |
Score: 14 |
Comments: 2
DumbPad v1.0.4 introduces several enhancements and fixes to improve the editor experience, including syntax highlighting, split preview, and smarter undo/redo functionality. The update also adds default view settings and better filename handling.
Key Points:
Code syntax highlighting for ~180 languages via Highlight.js
Split preview feature for side-by-side markdown editing
Default view setting to customize editor preferences
Improved undo/redo functionality and tab behavior
Notepad names now used for filenames in `/data`
"Split Preview – Side-by-side live markdown editing, mobile-friendly with resizable panes."
The article questions whether Georgists should remain absolutist about free trade, given the negative outcomes of neoliberal policies, such as exploitation and modern-day slavery in trade with countries like China and other SEA nations. It argues that not all comparative advantages are equal, and some stem from authoritarian mechanisms like lack of worker safety or environmental protections. The author suggests that free trade should align with Georgist values, such as democracy and taxing land, and avoid trading with oppressive regimes.
Key Points:
Free trade can lower costs through comparative advantages, but not all advantages are ethically equal.
Some comparative advantages result from authoritarian practices like exploitation and environmental neglect.
Georgists should consider the values of trading partners, avoiding those that oppress their people or lack democratic principles.
How I Doubled My Lookup Performance with a Bitwise Trick
Posted on r/programming |
Score: 3 |
Comments: 0
The article details how the author optimized hash table lookup performance in a Cuckoo Filter implementation by leveraging SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data) within a register. By replacing a byte array with a uint array and using bit-shifting operations, the author achieved a 2x performance boost. The article explores various approaches, including BitConverter and direct bit manipulation, with benchmarks highlighting the most effective method.
Key Points:
The author replaced a byte array with a uint array to optimize hash table lookups, aligning with SIMD principles.
Bit-shifting operations on the uint array provided a 35% speed boost compared to the original byte-array loop.
The BitConverter approach was slower due to Span overhead, making it less viable for performance gains.
Benchmarks demonstrated significant performance improvements, with the uint-based lookup being up to 2x faster.
The optimization was inspired by the observation that four bytes in a bucket resemble a 32-bit integer, enabling efficient bit manipulation.
"But those four bytes in a bucket reminded me of something. They feel like … an integer! I wasn’t chasing ultra-low latency—after all, this is C#—but I couldn’t resist experimenting. Could I speed up lookups in my Cuckoo Filter by replacing the 4-byte bucket with a plain old 32-bit integer? Time to find out. 💪"