HackerNews Summary (2023-06-16 01PM)

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Source: Board/Policies/20230615-Statement

Summary
Miraheze’s board of directors has decided to shut down the project due to recent events, long term sustainability problems, and financial situation. Effective immediately, no new wikis will be created on the platform, and it will shut down completely by October 1st, 2023.

Fact

  • 💻 Miraheze’s board of directors has decided to shut down the project due to recent events, long term sustainability problems, and financial situation.
  • 🚫 No new wikis will be created on the platform effective immediately.
  • 📅 From now until August 31st, 2023, Miraheze will maintain operational for reading and editing activities.
  • 🌅 Starting September 1st, Miraheze will begin a transitional period as it winds down its physical presence in the data center.
  • 👥 The board understands this decision may be upsetting for the communities.
  • 💾 For an indefinite period of time, Miraheze will have all backups of all wikis available upon request and the domain will remain active with information on how to access these dumps.

    • Source: Control, Escape, and Meta Tricks

    Summary
    Learn how to use different key sequences to move the cursor back by one word in a terminal emulator. Control codes can be obtained by combining control key and another key on the keyboard.

    Fact

  • 💡 Typing ctrl + [ key sequence in Vim allows users to escape from insert mode to normal mode.
  • 🔍 Typing meta + b (alt + b or option + b on modern keyboards) and esc b both move the cursor back by one word in a modern shell like Bash, Zsh, etc.
  • 👨‍💻 Some more examples of control codes include: ctrl + g produces a beep, ctrl + h erases a character, ctrl + i inserts a horizontal tab, and ctrl + m outputs a carriage return.

    • Source: Techmeme

    Summary
    Reddit moderators were threatened by the company to either reopen their subreddits or face consequences amid the protest against API changes.

    Fact

  • 💬 Reddit moderators were warned to reopen their subreddits or face consequences during the protest against API changes.

    • Source: Canada’s population reaches 40 million

    Summary
    Canada’s population has reached a historic milestone of 40 million people as of June 16, 2023. This marks a record-setting pace in population growth for the country.

    Fact

  • 📈 Canada’s population grew by 1,050,110 in 2022, the highest annual growth rate on record since 1957 (+3.3%).
  • 🌎 Immigration is the main driver of population growth in Canada, accounting for roughly 80% of the increase.
  • 📍 Ontario is the most populous province in Canada, with over 14.5 million residents.

    • Source: Daniel Ellsberg, Who Leaked the Pentagon Papers, Is Dead at 92

    Summary
    Daniel Ellsberg, the man who leaked the Pentagon Papers, a secret history of American deceit in Vietnam, died at age 92 due to pancreatic cancer. The papers revealed the government’s lies and misconduct, which led to illegal countermeasures and formed the basis of the Watergate scandal.

    Fact

  • 💼 Ellsberg was a military analyst who leaked the Pentagon Papers, which documented the government’s misconduct during the Vietnam War.
  • 🇺🇸 The Papers were damning revelations about deceptions by successive presidents who exceeded their authority.
  • 💔 The Papers divided the nation, leading to angry controversy.
  • ⚖️ The resulting Watergate scandal led to the resignation of President Nixon.
  • ✝️ Ellsberg died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Kensington, California.

    • Source: Deep Learning’s Diminishing Returns

    Summary
    IEEE websites use cookies for optimal user experience. By using our websites, you agree to this practice. Read our Privacy Policy for more information.

    Fact

  • 🍪 IEEE websites use cookies to enhance user experience.
  • 👥 By using IEEE websites, you agree to the placement of these cookies on your device.
  • 🔍 To learn more, read IEEE’s Privacy Policy.

    • Source: Every Louisiana driver’s license holder exposed in colossal cyber-attack

    Summary
    A cyber-attack on software named MOVEit has exposed personal information of drivers in Louisiana, including driver’s license numbers, vehicle registration data, and social security numbers of over 4.6 million residents. British Airways, the BBC, and various federal agencies were also affected by the hack by the Russia-linked extortion gang CI0p.

    Facts

  • 👥 Louisiana residents with a driver’s license, identification card or car registration issued by the state, including over 4.6 million residents, had their names, addresses, and social security numbers exposed to hackers.
  • 💳 Also exposed were driver’s license numbers, vehicle registration data, handicap placard information, birthdates, heights and eye colors of Louisianans.
  • 🌐 The cyber-attack was carried out using the software MOVEit, which was also used by British Airways, BBC, and other organizations.
  • 💻 The Russia-linked extortion gang CI0p claimed credit for the hack, which they exploited a flaw in the MOVEit transfer tool as part of a ransomware scheme.
  • 🇺🇸 The US Department of Energy, associated science and technology contractor, and agency-related facility which disposes of defense-related nuclear waste were also attacked.

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