Phoenix converts shipping containers into 40 transitional homes for homeless seniors

Phoenix has launched a transitional housing community specifically designed for homeless older adults. The first phase of the project features 40 individual units built from repurposed shipping containers, each equipped with essential amenities and support services. A second phase is already planned, which will add 56 affordable permanent apartments to the development. The initiative aims to provide stable, long-term housing solutions for at-risk senior citizens in the city.

Pennsylvania's Iconic 25-Foot Haines Shoe House Restored and Open for Overnight Stays

A giant shoe-shaped house in Pennsylvania, originally built in 1948 by a local entrepreneur as an advertising gimmick, has been restored and reopened to the public. The structure, standing 25 feet tall, initially served as both a promotional attraction and a guest house. Over the decades, the property fell into disrepair before being revived by the founder's granddaughter. She transformed the landmark into a rental property, allowing visitors to book overnight stays. The Haines Shoe House now stands as a quirky historical landmark offering a one-of-a-kind lodging experience.

Ohio's 1847 Jail Turned Family Home Lists at $400,000 After Century of Ownership

A historic Ohio jail dating back to 1847 has been transformed into a unique residential property. The Hoffmann family purchased the building in 1924 and initially converted it into apartments before unifying it into a single dwelling roughly 15 years ago. The structure retains its original six jail cells, which now serve as storage spaces and closets. The property is currently on the market with an asking price of $400,000.

Developer Tests ESP32 Microcontroller Uptime in Public Web Experiment

A developer has launched esp32s31.fun, a public experiment hosting a live website served directly from an ESP32 microcontroller. The project aims to test the reliability and longevity of the low-cost embedded device under real-world web traffic. The creator's primary goal is to see how long the ESP32 can run without crashing or requiring a reboot, with a target of at least one week. The experiment was shared on Hacker News, where it attracted modest early attention. It highlights growing hobbyist interest in pushing the limits of inexpensive microcontroller hardware.

Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence

Wrong API endpoint, not a block: how a YouTube scraping error cost three months

A development team spent three months believing YouTube blocked their datacenter IPs after a probe of the internal API returned zero comments, which they mistakenly interpreted as a block. The real cause was a flawed testing method: YouTube's /youtubei/v1/next endpoint never includes comments in its initial watch payload, as comments require a second request using a continuation token. The team's single-step probe consistently returned empty comment data across all IP tiers — direct, datacenter, and residential — making the false negative appear highly credible. An outdated internal note about IP-class blocking on a different endpoint had been incorrectly generalised to cover all YouTube API surfaces, suppressing further investigation. Once the correct two-step process was applied, all three IP tiers successfully returned comment data, revealing no block existed and exposing one of the largest unserved scraping demand clusters the team had encountered.

Falco 0.44.1 Renders Missing Metadata as Values, Risking Alert Misreads

Security tool Falco version 0.44.1 has been found to render absent metadata fields as value-like placeholders rather than clearly empty outputs, according to testing conducted on August 18, 2026. Fields such as user.loginuid appear as -1, fd.name as /null, and some alerts simultaneously display a real UID alongside -1 and null values. The behavior affects anyone relying on Falco alert fields in dashboards, filters, or correlation systems that may treat these placeholder values as genuine data. Similar rendering issues with user.uid showing as 4294967295 and path-shaped outputs have been publicly reported across Falco versions 0.31.0 through 0.40.0, though those specific forms were not reproduced in this lab run. The findings highlight a risk of false or misleading signals in security monitoring pipelines that consume Falco alert output directly.

How Parallel Design, Build, and Test Workstreams Can Begin Simultaneously on Day One

A software delivery lead describes running design, build, and test workstreams in parallel from the very first day after a single discovery session, rather than sequentially. The approach was first tested on an invoicing and approvals module, where developers, business analysts, and QA teams all began working simultaneously from notes less than 24 hours old. The author argues that traditional sequential delivery is driven not by genuine uncertainty but by a cultural need to assign blame, with requirements documents functioning more as liability shields than specifications. By explicitly acknowledging upfront that 15–20% of built scope typically changes post-discovery, the team removes the personal penalty for early building and funds rework as a planned budget item. This shift in incentive structure, rather than any demand for individual bravery, is presented as the key to making parallel workstreams viable without conflict.

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Guide: How to Back Up and Share VHD Files Between Windows 11 and Kubuntu

Developer Nnamdi Michael Okpala has published a technical guide on DEV Community explaining how to create, back up, and share Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) files between Windows 11 as a host OS and Kubuntu running on Oracle VirtualBox as a guest OS. The guide covers installing key utilities such as NSSM and Winget via PowerShell, and walks through creating a VHD using Windows Disk Management and assigning it a dedicated drive letter. It also details using Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) to create periodic volume snapshots and automate backups through Task Scheduler. Additionally, the guide explains how to register a PowerShell backup script as a persistent Windows service using NSSM for continuous, automated protection. While focused on Windows 11 and Kubuntu, the methods are noted to be compatible with Windows 10 and other Debian/Ubuntu-based systems, making them broadly useful for cross-platform development workflows.

Agentic RAG vs Traditional RAG in .NET: When to Use Each and What It Costs

Traditional RAG handles simple document retrieval well, answering roughly 75% of typical support queries by embedding a question, fetching relevant chunks, and generating a response. Agentic RAG, by contrast, uses a planning loop with multiple tool calls to handle complex, multi-step queries such as cross-referencing logs, databases, and documentation simultaneously. Key trade-offs include cost — around $0.004 per query for traditional RAG versus $0.038 for agentic — and latency, with p95 response times of 2.1 seconds versus 8.2 seconds respectively. A routing layer that classifies each query and dispatches to the appropriate method can reduce monthly costs from roughly $15,700 to around $4,800 at scale. The recommended 2026 approach is to default to traditional RAG and invoke agentic RAG only when a query demands multiple tools, iterative retrieval, or multi-source reasoning.

Two High School Students Solve Problem That Stumped a Fields Medalist

Two high school students have reportedly solved a long-standing mathematical problem that had been posed by a Fields Medal-winning mathematician. The problem had remained unsolved for years despite attention from leading figures in the field. The achievement has drawn significant surprise and admiration from the academic and online communities. While details of the specific problem and the students involved have circulated online, the solution is being recognized as a remarkable feat for researchers of any age.

Josh Hokit calls out Ciryl Gane for vacant UFC Heavyweight title shot

UFC heavyweight contender Josh Hokit has publicly expressed his desire to fight Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight championship. Hokit made his intentions known through a social media post directed at fans. The title became vacant after Tom Aspinall relinquished it due to persistent eye complications. Hokit is eager to step in and compete for the belt against Gane. He has also stated his ambition to become the most active champion in the UFC.

India's Retail Inflation Hits 4.82%, Wholesale Nears Double Digits in August

India's retail inflation climbed to 4.82% in August, with wholesale inflation rising sharply to 9.92%. Food prices added to the pressure, with consumer-level food inflation at 5.95% and wholesale food inflation at 7.05%. Fuel and power prices surged past 22% on the wholesale price index, signalling broad-based price increases. Economists warn that global factors could sustain upward pressure on domestic prices in the near term. All eyes are now on the Reserve Bank of India as it weighs its next monetary policy moves.

AAP and Goa Forward Party Form 'Goa First' Coalition Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Aam Aadmi Party and Goa Forward Party have jointly launched a coalition called 'Goa First' targeting the 2027 Goa state elections. The alliance is led by AAP's Arvind Kejriwal and Goa Forward Party's Vijai Sardesai, who are positioning it as an alternative to both the BJP and Congress. The coalition aims to appeal to voters frustrated by the frequent party-switching that has historically characterized Goan politics. By adopting an inclusive approach, the alliance hopes to consolidate support among those disillusioned with established parties. However, analysts note that this strategy presents both opportunities and potential challenges for the new grouping.

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How Neem Karoli Baba Inspired an American Doctor to Join WHO Smallpox Fight

In the 1970s, an American physician visited Kainchi Dham in India and had a life-changing encounter with the spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, who gave him the nickname 'Doctor America.' Moved by Baba's teachings, the doctor redirected his career toward global public health. He went on to join the World Health Organization's campaign to eradicate smallpox. The initiative proved to be one of history's greatest public health achievements, officially declared a success in 1980. The experience left a lasting imprint on the doctor's personal and professional mission.

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Bitwise Shuts Dogecoin ETF After 10 Months Amid Weak Investor Demand

Bitwise is closing its BWOW Dogecoin ETF after just 10 months of operation, citing persistently low investor interest. The fund struggled to attract buyers throughout its short lifespan, underperforming significantly compared to rival altcoin products. Meanwhile, ETFs tracking XRP and Solana collectively drew approximately $3 billion in investments, highlighting a stark contrast in demand. The closure raises broader questions about the viability of altcoin ETFs and what distinct financial need such products serve for investors.