Alberto Passalacqua
@errantthinker.bsky.social
Engineering, fluid dynamics, research, programming, technology, music, traveling (hence "errant"), thinking (ergo sunt! :-)), working out, news.
Personal account. Posts are personal opinions not related to my work or employer. Reposts are not endorsement.
Personal account. Posts are personal opinions not related to my work or employer. Reposts are not endorsement.
Reposted by Alberto Passalacqua
En Italie, « le capital se concentre au sommet (…) tandis que le patrimoine de la moitié la plus pauvre s’est effondré »
En Italie, « le capital se concentre au sommet (…) tandis que le patrimoine de la moitié la plus pauvre s’est effondré »
www.lemonde.fr
December 29, 2025 at 4:20 AM
En Italie, « le capital se concentre au sommet (…) tandis que le patrimoine de la moitié la plus pauvre s’est effondré »
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Markets have been calm but concerns persist about a less independent, more divided central bank. on.wsj.com/4pQJ1zU
Investors are bracing for a central bank marked by unusual division, a potentially weaker chair and the threat of more radical change
Markets have been calm but concerns persist about a less independent, more divided central bank.
on.wsj.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Markets have been calm but concerns persist about a less independent, more divided central bank. on.wsj.com/4pQJ1zU
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“You cannot change the conditions of modern life, but you are the sovereign ruler of what enters your personal space,” writes Angela Duckworth. “Draw close what you want more of, push away what you want less.”
“You cannot change the conditions of modern life, but you are the sovereign ruler of what enters your personal space,” writes Angela Duckworth. “Draw close what you want more of, push away what you want less.”
Opinion | Forget Willpower. If You Want to Resist Temptation, You’ll Need Something Else.
Rather than try to resist temptation in the moment, many successful people arrange their lives to minimize the need for willpower in the first place.
nyti.ms
December 29, 2025 at 1:45 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“You cannot change the conditions of modern life, but you are the sovereign ruler of what enters your personal space,” writes Angela Duckworth. “Draw close what you want more of, push away what you want less.”
“You cannot change the conditions of modern life, but you are the sovereign ruler of what enters your personal space,” writes Angela Duckworth. “Draw close what you want more of, push away what you want less.”
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Consumers were less confident in the economy in December as Americans grow anxious about high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. https://to.pbs.org/3MRT4pM
Consumer confidence drops in December to lowest level since U.S. tariffs rolled out in April
Write-in responses to the survey showed that prices and inflation remained consumers' biggest concern, along with tariffs.
www.pbs.org
December 27, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Consumers were less confident in the economy in December as Americans grow anxious about high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. https://to.pbs.org/3MRT4pM
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The National Kidney Registry has matched thousands of kidney donors with recipients. At the same time, the privately run registry has created a multimillion-dollar business with considerable power over the flow of thousands of organs, according to interviews and a review of business records.
How One Father Created an Organ Empire
The National Kidney Registry has matched thousands of kidney donors with recipients. It has also paid millions of dollars to a company owned by its founder.
nyti.ms
December 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The National Kidney Registry has matched thousands of kidney donors with recipients. At the same time, the privately run registry has created a multimillion-dollar business with considerable power over the flow of thousands of organs, according to interviews and a review of business records.
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Waymo's San Francisco outage raises doubts over robotaxi readiness during crises reut.rs/4jzsxtT
Waymo's San Francisco outage raises doubts over robotaxi readiness during crises
A widespread power outage in San Francisco that led to Waymo robotaxis stalling and snarling traffic earlier this month has raised concerns about the readiness of autonomous vehicle operators to tackle major emergencies like earthquakes and floods.
reut.rs
December 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Waymo's San Francisco outage raises doubts over robotaxi readiness during crises reut.rs/4jzsxtT
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Europe stands at a crossroads: compete meaningfully in the AI race or stick to its world-leading climate goals.
➡️As the bloc tries to catch up on AI, fund managers and analysts say sustainability measures might be rolled back.
🔗Read the full story: cnb.cx/4phffTH
➡️As the bloc tries to catch up on AI, fund managers and analysts say sustainability measures might be rolled back.
🔗Read the full story: cnb.cx/4phffTH
December 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Europe stands at a crossroads: compete meaningfully in the AI race or stick to its world-leading climate goals.
➡️As the bloc tries to catch up on AI, fund managers and analysts say sustainability measures might be rolled back.
🔗Read the full story: cnb.cx/4phffTH
➡️As the bloc tries to catch up on AI, fund managers and analysts say sustainability measures might be rolled back.
🔗Read the full story: cnb.cx/4phffTH
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We were working to get 9.0.7 out in time for the holidays, but we just missed! 9.0.7RC2 is very likely going to be 9.0.7 so please give it a spin and let us know if you see any issues.
downloads.kicad.org/kicad/window...
kicad-downloads.s3.cern.ch/osx/stable/k...
downloads.kicad.org/kicad/window...
kicad-downloads.s3.cern.ch/osx/stable/k...
December 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
We were working to get 9.0.7 out in time for the holidays, but we just missed! 9.0.7RC2 is very likely going to be 9.0.7 so please give it a spin and let us know if you see any issues.
downloads.kicad.org/kicad/window...
kicad-downloads.s3.cern.ch/osx/stable/k...
downloads.kicad.org/kicad/window...
kicad-downloads.s3.cern.ch/osx/stable/k...
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Polk County activates extreme temperature plan ahead of Monday's expected cold
Polk County activates extreme temperature plan ahead of Monday's expected cold
Brutal cold is expected late Sunday and early Monday, prompting Polk County authorities to activate the extreme temperature plan.
www.kcci.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Polk County activates extreme temperature plan ahead of Monday's expected cold
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Those who need therapy often have to pay out of pocket or go without care, even if they have health insurance.
Hundreds of mental health providers told us they fled networks because insurers made their jobs impossible and their lives miserable.
(Published Aug. 2024)
Hundreds of mental health providers told us they fled networks because insurers made their jobs impossible and their lives miserable.
(Published Aug. 2024)
Why I Left the Network
Those who need therapy often have to pay out of pocket or go without care, even if they have health insurance. Hundreds of mental health providers told us they fled networks because insurers made thei...
projects.propublica.org
December 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Those who need therapy often have to pay out of pocket or go without care, even if they have health insurance.
Hundreds of mental health providers told us they fled networks because insurers made their jobs impossible and their lives miserable.
(Published Aug. 2024)
Hundreds of mental health providers told us they fled networks because insurers made their jobs impossible and their lives miserable.
(Published Aug. 2024)
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After tough year, Food Bank of Iowa looks ahead with uncertainty
After tough year, Food Bank of Iowa looks ahead with uncertainty
The Food Bank of Iowa saw a rare holiday slowdown, but leaders say rising demand and funding challenges mean hunger will remain a concern in the new year.
www.kcci.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:59 AM
After tough year, Food Bank of Iowa looks ahead with uncertainty
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Some reasons to be cheerful about 2025: drug discovery, progress in gene editing, and conservation
go.nature.com/4pViuRS
go.nature.com/4pViuRS
Seven feel-good science stories to restore your faith in 2025
Nature - Immense progress in gene-editing, drug discovery and conservation are just some of the reasons to be cheerful about 2025.
go.nature.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Some reasons to be cheerful about 2025: drug discovery, progress in gene editing, and conservation
go.nature.com/4pViuRS
go.nature.com/4pViuRS
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The Paris Agreement's 1.5C temperature target is probably toast. But don't overlook the progress we've made.
Emissions Are Still Rising. That Doesn’t Mean We’re Failing
When 196 nations adopted the momentous Paris climate accord, the UK prime minister at the time, David Cameron, wrote on Twitter: “Our grandchildren will see we did our duty.”
bloom.bg
December 26, 2025 at 5:45 AM
The Paris Agreement's 1.5C temperature target is probably toast. But don't overlook the progress we've made.
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Burnt out physicians are twice as likely to make a mistake. They are also more likely to quit, which can produce staggering costs. Can the problem be cured?
American doctors are rich and miserable
A recent study shows they are world leaders in burnout
econ.st
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Burnt out physicians are twice as likely to make a mistake. They are also more likely to quit, which can produce staggering costs. Can the problem be cured?
Merry Christmas! 🎅🎄
December 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Merry Christmas! 🎅🎄
I was hoping in some form of out-of-the-box GPU support and progress on the incorporation of block-coupled PDE solvers. They would greatly modernize an otherwise aging code base. Unfortunately, neither are there... 😞
December 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I was hoping in some form of out-of-the-box GPU support and progress on the incorporation of block-coupled PDE solvers. They would greatly modernize an otherwise aging code base. Unfortunately, neither are there... 😞
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US Imposes visa bans on Thierry Breton and other EU figures over tech regulation
US Imposes visa bans on Thierry Breton and other EU figures over tech regulation
In a bold escalation of transatlantic tensions over digital governance, the United States has denied ...
eualive.net
December 24, 2025 at 6:21 AM
US Imposes visa bans on Thierry Breton and other EU figures over tech regulation
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Malaysia's Petronas signs LNG supply deal with China's CNOOC reut.rs/4pSx9NV
Malaysia's Petronas signs LNG supply deal with China's CNOOC
Malaysian state-owned energy firm Petroliam Nasional said on Wednesday it would supply Chinese offshore oil and gas company CNOOC with 1 million metric tons per annum of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
reut.rs
December 24, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Malaysia's Petronas signs LNG supply deal with China's CNOOC reut.rs/4pSx9NV
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Apple is going to allow third-party app stores in Brazil, too www.theverge.com/news/850061/...
Apple is going to allow third-party app stores in Brazil, too
If it doesn’t follow through, the company could be subject to a hefty fine.
www.theverge.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Apple is going to allow third-party app stores in Brazil, too www.theverge.com/news/850061/...
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Apache SedonaDB 0.2.0 is now available. Download here: buff.ly/k9LRlyC
SedonaDB is the first open source, single-node analytical database engine that treats spatial data as a first-class citizen. It is developed as a subproject of Apache Sedona. #opensource
SedonaDB is the first open source, single-node analytical database engine that treats spatial data as a first-class citizen. It is developed as a subproject of Apache Sedona. #opensource
December 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Apache SedonaDB 0.2.0 is now available. Download here: buff.ly/k9LRlyC
SedonaDB is the first open source, single-node analytical database engine that treats spatial data as a first-class citizen. It is developed as a subproject of Apache Sedona. #opensource
SedonaDB is the first open source, single-node analytical database engine that treats spatial data as a first-class citizen. It is developed as a subproject of Apache Sedona. #opensource
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Supreme Court blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago
Supreme Court blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday halted President Donald Trump’s attempt to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, dealing a setback to his immigration crackdown and raising fresh questions about the limits of presidential authority to use the military for domestic law enforcement.
f24.my
December 24, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Supreme Court blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago
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Exclusive: Auto regulators and General Motors are probing the crash of a pickup truck that injured a passenger after an air bag was deployed on.wsj.com/4jc5e8U
Exclusive | U.S. and General Motors Probing Rupture of Air Bag in Crash of Recalled Pickup
A passenger in the GMC Sierra was injured by the air bag. The pickup had an open recall for a defective air bag.
on.wsj.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Exclusive: Auto regulators and General Motors are probing the crash of a pickup truck that injured a passenger after an air bag was deployed on.wsj.com/4jc5e8U