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The secret Python switch: How one flag makes your scripts run faster

Python -O won’t magically make every script faster, but in the right workloads it’s a free win—here’s how to test it safely.
Wall Street Journal

The Deflation Doom Loop Trapping China’s Economy

SHANGHAI—Hundreds of vendors at Shanghai’s largest clothing market were very busy. But they weren’t making sales. They were processing returns. At Qipu Road Wholesale Clothing Market, wholesalers send ...
TweakTown

Files Is the Perfect File Explorer Alternative Every Windows User Should Try

Although Microsoft has improved File Explorer over the years, it still doesn't meet modern expectations. You can't open folders side by side, add tags to folders, pin ...
CNN

DOJ says it has released less than 1% of its Epstein files and is still reviewing more than 2 million documents

The Justice Department on Monday said it has released 12,285 documents – less than 1% – of its Jeffrey Epstein-related files, with more than 2 million documents still being reviewed. Attorney General ...
Investopedia

IRS Discontinues Free Direct File Tool—What Can Taxpayers Use Now Instead?

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. zeljkosantrac / Getty Images The ...
The New York Times

Redacted Material in Some Epstein Files Is Easily Recovered

The ease of recovering information that was not properly redacted digitally suggests that at least some of the documents released by the Justice Department were hastily censored. By Santul Nerkar ...
Vanity Fair

Here’s Who’s In the Epstein Files

On Friday, after years of demands, punchlines, and politicking, the Department of Justice released the massive trove of heavily redacted documents and photos that comprise the Epstein files. A ...
PC World

Microsoft clarifies Windows 11 AI agents need permission to read your files

Microsoft updated its Windows 11 support documentation to clarify that AI agents now require explicit user permission to access six key folders: Documents, Downloads ...
Education Week

Yes, Small-Group Reading Instruction Works. But Use It Wisely

Small-group instruction has been a popular component of K-3 literacy education for many years. However, there are inevitable trade-offs. Too much reliance on small-group instruction means that ...
The Atlantic

How to Read the Epstein Files Like an Expert

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Canon in D Played on Violin Using Loop Pedal

All parts of Pachelbel’s Canon in D are performed on a single violin using a loop pedal. Layer by layer, the full arrangement builds into a rich and complete sound. #CanonInD #ViolinLoop ...