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Earliest in view: May 6 · 16:12 UTCMost recent: Aug 11 · 08:59 UTC
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  • WORLDAug 11 · 08:59 UTCWTOP DC
    Wildfire at Indonesia’s Mount Bromo mostly contained as smoke forces school closures

    Indonesian firefighters mostly contained a wildfire at Mount Bromo in Java, though nearly 900 hectares were impacted by the blaze. The nation also faces a wider crisis, with approximately 48,900 hectares of peatland burned across six provinces, generating dense smoke that has caused air quality deterioration and school closures in areas like Pontianak.

  • WORLDAug 3 · 13:38 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Unknown number of people missing after Indonesian ferry fire kills 5

    An Indonesian ferry caught fire off the main island of Java, killing five people and leaving an unknown number missing. Rescuers saved 231 passengers from the Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry, which was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Makassar in South Sulawesi with an initial reported 271 passengers. Survivors described jumping overboard and staying afloat for hours before being rescued.

  • WORLDAug 3 · 08:49 UTCCBC NEWS
    Rescuers say 5 dead, unknown number of people missing after Indonesian ferry fire

    Indonesian rescuers are searching for missing passengers after rescuing 229 from a ferry that caught fire off Java, resulting in at least five deaths.

  • WORLDAug 3 · 05:53 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    Number of people missing unknown after Indonesian ferry fire that killed 5, rescuers say

    Indonesian rescuers are searching for missing passengers after a ferry fire off Java killed at least five people. The number of missing remains unknown.

  • WORLDAug 3 · 05:52 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Number of people missing unknown after Indonesian ferry fire that killed 5, rescuers say

    A ferry fire off Indonesia's Java island killed five and left the number of missing unknown after rescuers saved 229 people. The Mutiara Sentosa 2, carrying more passengers than listed, caught fire likely from a truck, complicating search efforts due to overcrowding.

  • TECHNOLOGYAug 3 · 03:06 UTCHACKER NEWS
    AI migrated legacy COBOL programs to Java, bugs included

    An AI migrated legacy COBOL programs to Java, but the migration included bugs. The study is detailed in an arXiv paper and linked to a Hacker News discussion.

  • WORLDAug 2 · 12:33 UTCAL JAZEERA
    At least five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off Indonesia

    A ferry caught fire off Indonesia's Java coast while sailing eastward, resulting in at least five deaths and 41 people missing. The ship was carrying 271 passengers and crew members when the blaze broke out.

  • WORLDAug 2 · 11:37 UTCWTOP DC
    A blaze engulfs an Indonesian passenger ferry off Java, leaving at 5 dead and dozens missing

    A fire broke out on the Indonesian ferry Mutiara Sentosa 2, killing at least five people and leaving 41 missing as rescuers evacuated 225 passengers and crew. The 271-passenger ferry was en route from Surabaya to Makassar when the blaze occurred off Java, with the cause under investigation.

  • WORLDAug 2 · 11:37 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing

    A fire broke out on the Indonesian ferry Mutiara Sentosa 2, killing at least five people and leaving 41 missing after it caught fire while traveling from Surabaya to Makassar with 271 passengers and crew. Rescue efforts by nearby vessels and authorities saved 225 individuals, but the cause of the blaze remains under investigation. The incident highlights ongoing ferry safety concerns in Indonesia.

  • TECHNOLOGYJul 18 · 13:30 UTCTHE REGISTER
    Java was a three-day hotfix away from dying horribly on stage

    The Java Story documentary, debuting on YouTube, reveals Java's near abandonment in 1994 by Sun Microsystems and its last-minute rewrite before a major conference. The film highlights Java's evolution from a failed set-top box project to a widely used programming language, featuring insights from key figures like Tim Lindholm and James Gosling.

  • WORLDJul 13 · 04:21 UTCNY POST
    Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13 people

    A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two trucks on a busy highway in Indonesia's Java island, resulting in 13 deaths and five injuries, according to police. The incident occurred on a highway on the main island of Java.

  • WORLDJul 13 · 02:18 UTCWTOP DC
    Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13 people

    A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two trucks on a highway in Indonesia's Java island, killing 13 people and injuring five. The crash occurred near Kiajaran Kulon village as the group returned from a wedding in Parean village, with authorities investigating the cause.

  • SECURITYJul 6 · 08:13 UTCTHE HACKER NEWS
    New Java-Based QuimaRAT MaaS Built to Run on Windows, Linux, and macOS

    Cybersecurity researchers have identified QuimaRAT, a Java-based remote access trojan (RAT) capable of targeting Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. The malware is offered as a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) model with subscription tiers ranging from $150 per month to $1,200 for lifetime access.

  • BUSINESSJun 19 · 19:18 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Indonesian policies draw scrutiny amid economic woes

    Indonesia's rupiah fell to record lows amid economic and political turmoil, sparking protests and criticism of President Prabowo Subianto's policies. The Indonesian National Bank raised interest rates to 5.75% to stabilize the currency, but rising fuel and food costs continue to strain households.

  • TECHNOLOGYJun 2 · 19:56 UTCHACKER NEWS
    My thoughts after using Clojure for about a month

    The article discusses the author's experience using Clojure for one month, highlighting its functional programming features and integration with Java. The author notes a learning curve but appreciates the language's simplicity and expressiveness.

  • WORLDMay 19 · 23:29 UTCASIA TIMES
    Indonesia says its giant sea wall will stop flooding

    Indonesia is planning to construct a massive sea wall spanning over 500 kilometers along Java's north coast to protect against rising sea levels. The project includes a large lagoon behind the concrete wall but raises significant environmental and infrastructural concerns.

  • WORLDMay 16 · 21:03 UTCNPR WORLD
    Life on the edge: why Indonesians living near volcanoes won't leave

    Indonesia has over 120 active volcanoes, with thousands living near Mount Merapi on the island of Java, despite the constant risks. Most residents refuse to leave their homes. The situation poses a significant challenge for the local community.

  • TECHNOLOGYMay 11 · 19:33 UTCHACKER NEWS
    Library for fast mapping of Java records to native memory

    A new library called TypedMemory has been developed for fast mapping of Java records to native memory. The library is available on GitHub and has garnered attention on news.ycombinator.com. It currently has 9 points and 4 comments.

  • TECHNOLOGYMay 6 · 16:12 UTCR/BITCOIN
    A real story of one laptop, some curiosity, and a deep dive into how Bitcoin private keys are born

    The Bitcoin Puzzle is a challenge where 160 Bitcoin addresses hold a increasing amount of BTC, with 69 puzzles already solved and the 71st puzzle still holding 7.1 BTC. The creator used a deterministic wallet to generate private keys, applying a simple mask to make early puzzles easy and later ones hard. The author attempted to find the master seed using various tools but was unsuccessful.