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Idaho has become the wild frontier of vaccination policy and public health

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-14 22:19:40

Some 280,000 people live in the five northernmost counties of Idaho. One of the key public officials responsible for their health is Thomas Fletcher, a retired radiologist who lives on a 160-acre farm near Sandpoint. Fletcher grew up in Texas and moved to Idaho in 2016, looking for a place where he could live a rural life alongside likeminded conservatives. In 2022, he joined the seven-member board of health of the Panhandle Health District, the regional public health authority, and he was appo

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EHRs: The hidden distraction in your doctor's office

news.ycombinator.com Robert N. Charette 2025-12-15 00:07:44

Cheryl Conrad no longer seethes with the frustration that threatened to overwhelm her in 2006. As described in IEEE Spectrum, Cheryl’s husband, Tom, has a rare genetic disease that causes ammonia to accumulate in his blood. At an emergency room visit two decades ago, Cheryl told the doctors Tom needed an immediate dose of lactulose to avoid going into a coma, but they refused to medicate him until his primary doctor confirmed his medical condition hours later. Making the situation more vexing w

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Finally, an ultraportable Windows laptop I'd use at the office (even though it's for gamers)

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-12-15 06:30:14

MSI Stealth 16 AI ZDNET's key takeaways The MSI Stealth 16 AI is on sale at Best Buy for $2,030. It's a gaming laptop with powerful hardware and a vibrant OLED display that's ideal for both gaming and graphic design. However, like its predecessor, it has a hungry battery and runs hot. View now at Best Buy The 2025 MSI Stealth 16 is the latest entry in the tech company's sleek gaming laptop series. I'm pretty familiar with the Stealth line, having reviewed several models in the past. This vers

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Palo Alto Networks agrees to buy CyberArk for $25B

news.ycombinator.com Rebecca Szkutak 2025-12-12 05:19:44

In Brief Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks announced on Wednesday its intent to acquire identity management and security company CyberArk for $25 billion. The deal, a mix of cash and stock, marks Palo Alto’s entrance into the identity security space, according to a company press release. Palo Alto has been on a shopping spree since Nikesh Arora took over as CEO and chairman of the company in 2018, according to the Financial Times, which estimated the company has spent more than $7 billion

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Figma stock pops 5% in second day of trading after colossal debut

cnbc.com Ashley Capoot 2025-12-16 03:05:12

Figma celebrates its initial public offering at the New York Stock Exchange on July 31, 2025. Shares of design software vendor Figma popped more than 5% on Friday, a day after the stock more than tripled in its New York Stock Exchange debut. Figma opened at $85 on Thursday under the ticker FIG, and shares closed at $115.50 for a 250% gain. On Friday, the stock traded above $120. Figma is the latest tech company to hit the public markets after an extended IPO drought. Artificial intelligence i

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The best smartwatch and fitness tracker deals to shop now

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-12-16 22:15:13

Marathon season is right around the corner, and if you've willingly entered yourself into a race this fall, whether it's a 5K, 10K, half, or full marathon, you've probably already begun training for it (or should start doing so as soon as possible). A fitness tracker, like a smartwatch, smart band, or smart ring, can help monitor your pace, distance, gains, and recovery. These devices have become more comfortable than ever (as someone who has tested lots of them), and the brands behind them, li

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Figma stock pops in second day of trading after colossal debut

cnbc.com Ashley Capoot 2025-12-17 02:53:12

Figma celebrates its initial public offering at the New York Stock Exchange on July 31, 2025. Shares of design software vendor Figma popped 6% on Friday, a day after the stock more than tripled in its New York Stock Exchange debut. Figma opened at $85 on Thursday under the ticker FIG, and shares closed at $115.50 for a 250% gain. On Friday, the stock traded above $120. Figma is the latest tech company to hit the public markets after an extended IPO drought. Artificial intelligence infrastruct

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Finally, a sleek gaming laptop I can take to the office (without sacrificing power)

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-12-17 08:25:00

MSI Stealth 16 AI ZDNET's key takeaways The MSI Stealth 16 AI is on sale at Best Buy for $2,030. It's a gaming laptop with powerful hardware and a vibrant OLED display that's ideal for both gaming and graphic design. However, like its predecessor, it has a hungry battery and runs hot View now at Best Buy The 2025 MSI Stealth 16 is the latest entry in the tech company's sleek gaming laptop series. I'm pretty familiar with the Stealth line, having reviewed several models in the past. This versi

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'Japanese Walking' Is Trending, but Is Walking Exercise? Personal Trainers Answer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-17 15:04:04

Also called interval walking training, a trend known as "Japanese walking" is having a moment. According to The Washington Post, though it's trending now, Japanese walking isn't new. It originated from a 2007 study in Japan that found that high-intensity interval walking may protect middle-aged and older people from dealing with increases in blood pressure and decreases in muscle strength and peak oxygen uptake. Recently, a July 2025 study also concluded that prefrail and frail older adults who

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Figma more than triples in NYSE debut after selling shares at $33

cnbc.com Jordan Novet 2025-12-19 08:10:52

Figma 's stock more than tripled in its New York Stock Exchange debut on Thursday, a day after the design software company sold shares at $33 in its IPO. The big opening pop is the latest indication that the tech IPO market has reopened following a multi-year lull that began in early 2022, when inflation was soaring and interest rates were on the rise. So far this year, online bank Chime , stablecoin issuer Circle and artificial intelligence infrastructure provider CoreWeave have hit the market

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A Deadly Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease Is Hitting NYC

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2025-12-19 17:05:01

A deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease is ripping through Central Harlem in New York City. Local health officials report that about two dozen residents have been sickened by the pneumonia-causing bacteria so far this month. The NYC Health Department issued its latest update on the outbreak Wednesday, following its first report last week. Since July 25, there have been 22 cases of Legionnaires’ disease diagnosed throughout the area, along with one death. Residents in the affected neighborhoo

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Sharing health data can be a nightmare, but we have questions about this US govt plan

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-19 20:24:15

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR The US government has proposed a new nationwide system for easy access and sharing of digital medical records. The system involves more than 60 tech companies uniting to create a central system that can be used by healthcare and mediclaim providers. It involves using AI chatbots to help patients note their symptoms and receive help for chronic illnesses such as obesity and diabetes. The US government is looking to change how US citizens store and shar

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Many countries that said no to ChatControl in 2024 are now undecided

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-20 05:54:22

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PSA: Many countries that said NO to ChatControl in 2024 are now undecided

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-20 11:54:22

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Trump administration's digital health tracking system gives tech giants access to medical records

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-12-20 23:15:00

Forward-looking: The Trump administration wants the US public to upload personal health data and medical records to a series of apps and systems managed by private health companies and tech giants. The move is supposed to allow easier access to health records across the nation, bringing personal healthcare into the digital age, but there are plenty of concerns about the security of the data and the possibility that it could be exploited. During an event announcing the initiative yesterday, Pres

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Measles Cases Are Soaring in Mexico

wired.com Fernanda González 2025-12-20 22:58:24

The spread of measles is showing no signs of slowing down in Mexico. Between July 21 and 25, the country’s number of confirmed infections in 2025 rose from 3,553 to 3,730, an increase of 197 in only four days, according to the Ministry of Health. Experts and health officials in Mexico have warned that the virus’s speed of transmission appears to be increasing. So far, the outbreak has claimed the lives of 12 people: 11 in the state of Chihuahua—which borders Texas to the north, the epicenter of

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What JD Vance, Pam Bondi, and Sam Altman Can’t Stop Listening to, According to the ‘Panama Playlists’

wired.com Reece Rogers 2025-12-21 02:34:16

From JD Vance's dinnertime Bieber to Sam Altman's Shazaming of incredibly popular hit songs, a website claiming to have published the Spotify listening habits of members of the Trump administration, tech leaders, and journalists is making the rounds. “We’ve been scraping their accounts since summer 2024. Playlists, live listening feed, everything. We know what songs they played, when, and how many times,” the Panama Playlists site reads, alleging, “With a little sleuthing, I could say with near

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Apple joins White House push that promises to revamp digital healthcare

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-12-21 08:15:14

Today, the White House announced that it’s teaming up with more than 60 tech and healthcare firms, including Apple, in a new effort related to how patient data and digital health tools work across the U.S. Here are the details. Apple, Google, OpenAI, Amazon, and dozens of other companies are partnering with the federal government on a digital health initiative to build “a smarter, more secure, and more personalized healthcare experience.” As explained by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Ser

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What JD Vance, Pam Bondi, and Sam Altman Can’t Stop Listening To, According to the ‘Panama Playlists’

wired.com Reece Rogers 2025-12-21 08:34:16

From JD Vance's dinnertime Bieber to Sam Altman's Shazaming of incredibly popular hit songs, a website claiming to have published the Spotify listening habits of members of the Trump administration, tech leaders, and journalists is making the rounds. “We’ve been scraping their accounts since summer 2024. Playlists, live listening feed, everything. We know what songs they played, when, and how many times,” the Panama Playlists site reads, alleging, “With a little sleuthing, I could say with near

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Senate confirms CDC director as top FDA official resigns under political pressure

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-21 12:09:06

As of yesterday, Susan Monarez is in and Vinay Prasad is out among top federal health officials. In a 51–47 vote along party lines, the Senate confirmed Monarez as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She is the first nominee for CDC director to be required to get Senate confirmation, following a 2022 law requiring it. She is also the first person to serve in the role without a medical degree since 1953. Monarez has a PhD in microbiology and immunology and previously

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CEO Lays Off 150 Employees, Tells Them They'll Largely Be Replaced With AI

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-21 16:20:36

Executives are stumbling over themselves to replace pesky and expensive human labor with AI. In the latest instance, the billionaire cofounder and CEO of software giant Atlassian Mike Cannon-Brookes announced that 150 people would be laid off, with some jobs being replaced with AI tech, outlets including Sky News report. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the cuts affect customer service roles exposed to AI. Cannon-Brookes made the announcement over a video call from his home. Affected s

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Big Tech to work with Trump administration to build digital health ecosystem

techcrunch.com Dominic-Madori Davis 2025-12-21 17:30:00

In Brief The Trump administration said on Wednesday that it secured commitments from Google, OpenAI, Amazon, Anthropic, and Apple to start building a digital health ecosystem. The efforts will focus on two areas: creating a framework for patients and providers to easily share information, and creating more personal tools so patients can access resources needed to stay informed about their health. Such tools include apps to manage diabetes and obesity, using artificial intelligence as assistant

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Palo Alto Networks agrees to buy CyberArk for $25 billion

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2025-12-22 03:38:29

In Brief Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks announced on Wednesday its intent to acquire identity management and security company CyberArk for $25 billion. The deal, a mix of cash and stock, marks Palo Alto’s entrance into the identity security space, according to a company press release. Palo Alto has been on a shopping spree since Nikesh Arora took over as CEO and chairman of the company in 2018, according to the Financial Times, which estimated the company has spent more than $7 billion

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It Doesn't Take Much Conversation for ChatGPT to Suck Users Into Bizarre Conspiratorial Rabbit Holes

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-22 05:09:31

Earlier this month, venture capitalist and OpenAI backer Geoff Lewis posted an alarming video on X-formerly-Twitter, prompting concerns among his peers. Lewis, the managing partner of the multibillion-dollar investment company Bedrock, spoke of an inscrutable "non-governmental system" that "inverts signal until the person carrying it looks unstable," which he had supposedly uncovered using ChatGPT. He went as far as to claim that this mysterious system was responsible for numerous deaths, in c

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Palo Alto Networks stock falls after announcing $25 billion CyberArk deal

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-12-22 12:35:41

Palo Alto Networks will take over Israeli identity security provider CyberArk in a deal valued at roughly $25 billion. CyberArk shareholders, for each of their shares, will get $45 cash and 2.2005 shares of Palo Alto. The deal is expected to close during Palo Alto Networks' fiscal 2026. Shares of Palo Alto fell 5% on Wednesday, building on a 5% loss from Tuesday. CyberArk's stock whipsawed. Palo Alto Chairman and CEO Nikesh Arora said in an interview with CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" on Wedn

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Judge Accuses Elon Musk and Sam Altman of ‘Gamesmanship’ in Court

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2025-12-22 12:35:11

Elon Musk scored a small win in court on Tuesday in his case against Sam Altman, but the judge wasn’t impressed with either side’s tactics, reprimanding them for “gamesmanship.” Calling out both sides for having “repeatedly over-litigated the case,” U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers granted Musk’s motion to strike several of Altman’s defenses. This is the latest in Musk’s ongoing feud with Altman. Musk originally filed the lawsuit last year in a federal court in Northern California, a

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Palo Alto Networks stock falls after announcing $25 billion Cyberark deal

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-12-22 17:45:40

Palo Alto Networks will take over Israeli identity security provider CyberArk in a deal valued at roughly $25 billion. The California-based cybersecurity company will pay shareholders $45 apiece for 2.2005 shares of CyberArk, representing a 26% premium to its share price Friday. The deal is expected to close during Palo Alto Networks' fiscal year 2026. Shares of Palo Alto fell 5% Wednesday, building on a 5% loss from Tuesday. CyberArk's stock whipsawed. Palo Alto CEO and chairman Nikesh Arora

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C8 Health started with an AI that gives anesthesiologists guidance on demand — now it’s targeting whole hospitals

venturebeat.com Carl Franzen 2025-12-22 16:23:06

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Medicine is one of the most highly regulated fields in the world, and for good reason — the difference between doing a process correctly and incorrectly can often be that of life or death. But think of the many people involved in providing care at hospitals: it’s not just doctors and nurses, but also the entire medical support staff who ha

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Palo Alto Networks stock falls 7% after announcing $25 billion Cyberark deal

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-12-22 22:47:22

Palo Alto Networks will take over Israeli identity security provider CyberArk in a deal valued at roughly $25 billion. The California-based cybersecurity company will pay shareholders $45 apiece for 2.2005 shares of CyberArk, representing a 26% premium to its share price Friday. The deal is expected to close during Palo Alto Networks' fiscal year 2026. Shares of Palo Alto fell 7% Wednesday, building on a 5% loss from Tuesday. CyberArk's stock dipped about 1%. Palo Alto CEO and chairman Nikesh

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Writing memory efficient C structs

news.ycombinator.com Tom Scheers 2025-12-22 21:32:23

29 July 2025 Writing memory efficient C structs by Tom Scheers A struct in C is the best way to organize your data so that you can easily use the data later in your program. However, there are a few caveats to C structures, mainly how their memory works. Our struct struct Monster { bool is_alive ; // Used to see whether or not the monster is alive int health ; // Health of the monster int damage_hit ; // Damage they deal per hit char name [ 64 ]; // Name of the monster with a max of 63 char

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Idaho has become the wild frontier of vaccination policy and public health

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Many countries that said no to ChatControl in 2024 are now undecided

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Trump administration's digital health tracking system gives tech giants access to medical records

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