just now (349+ words) I'm Casper " product & engineering from Denmark ", and for the last months I've been building a super small tool to solve a problem that kept coming up in my own projects. Some of my side projects needed basic uptime checks, but everything I tried felt heavier than the problem required: " too many features " dashboards packed with stuff I didn't need " enterprise-style UX " complicated onboarding " pricing that felt out of place for a simple monitor I just wanted something that answered one question: "Is my site or API up right now?" So I built the tool I wish existed: Web-Alert.io " a clean, minimal uptime & API monitoring service designed for indie hackers, small projects, and anyone who wants fast, simple checks. " What Web-alert.io Does " Monitor websites + API endpoints " Send email alerts the moment something breaks " Track response times " Check SSL certificate…...

just now (1029+ words) BEIRUT " Pope Leo XIV challenged Lebanon's political leaders on Sunday to be true peacemakers and put their differences aside, as he sought to give Lebanon's long-suffering people a message of hope and bolster a crucial Christian community in the Middle East. Leo arrived in Beirut from Istanbul on the second leg of his maiden voyage as pope. He came to encourage the Lebanese people to persevere at a precarious moment for the small Mediterranean country as it faces economic uncertainty, deep political divisions and fears of a new war with Israel. Leo is fulfilling a promise of his predecessor, Pope Francis, who had wanted to visit Lebanon for years but was unable to because of its many crises and as his health worsened. Lebanon's political system, based on sectarian power-sharing, has been prone to deadlock with lengthy power vacuums and…...

just now (728+ words) La Infraestructura como C'digo (IaC) ha revolucionado la forma en que gestionamos recursos en la nube, y AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) lo lleva al siguiente nivel al permitirte definir infraestructura usando lenguajes de programaci'n familiares. En esta gu'a, te mostrar" c'mo configurar AWS CDK en macOS, desde la instalaci'n hasta el despliegue de tu primer stack. Antes de comenzar, aseg'rate de tener: Homebrew es el gestor de paquetes para macOS que facilita la instalaci'n de herramientas de desarrollo. Abre la Terminal y ejecuta: Despu"s de la instalaci'n, verifica que funciona: AWS CDK requiere Node.js versi'n 14.15.0 o superior. Instalaremos la 'ltima versi'n LTS usando Homebrew. Deber'as ver los n'meros de versi'n tanto de Node.js como de npm. Consejo Pro: Si necesitas gestionar m'ltiples versiones de Node.js, considera usar nvm (Node Version Manager). La Interfaz de L'nea…...

1+ min ago (737+ words) Cathie Wood, head of Ark Investment Management, is best known for betting on early-stage tech names and high-growth innovators. But occasionally she makes a move into the megacap space when she sees value. That's what Wood did in the past week (Thanksgiving Week), adding about $56 million worth of a megacap tech name, one of her largest recent purchases. Wood gained a reputation after the Ark Innovation ETF delivered a 153% return in 2020. Year-to-date, Wood's flagship Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK) is up about 38% as of Nov. 28, outpacing the S&P 500's gain of 16.45% in the same period. Wood's style brings sweet wins in rising markets but also painful losses in bearish ones, as seen in 2022, when the fund lost more than 60%. Those swings have weighed on her long-term results. As of Nov. 26, the Ark Innovation ETF has delivered a five-year annualized return…...

1+ min ago (248+ words) Bret Bielema and his staff extended another offer to a top junior college recruit, this time to linebacker Archie Chambers Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has landed on a somewhat novel approach, and he isn't altering from it: pursue the top junior college recruits as hard as (or harder than) any other football program in the nation. The efforts have paid off " and continue to deliver. Archie Chambers scouting report Chambers is a 6-foot-3, 220-pound redshirt sophomore linebacker at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Mississippi. He began his college career at Alabama State. His powerful hitting and ability to consistently make tackles in the open field immediately stand out on tape, and should translate well to his next stop. Chambers, who would be a tad undersized at linebacker against Big Ten or SEC competition, could potentially even wind up at safety…...

1+ min ago (358+ words) Monetzly is the first platform designed specifically for developers like you, enabling a sustainable AI innovation ecosystem. By joining this dual-earning platform, you can monetize your AI applications while also generating revenue through contextually relevant advertisements. This innovative approach eliminates the friction between user experience and monetization. Dual Revenue Streams: With Monetzly, you earn from your app's core features and from hosting ads that seamlessly fit into the user conversation. Imagine a user asking your AI-powered chatbot for restaurant recommendations, and then seeing an ad for a nearby eatery that's contextually relevant. That's conversation-native advertising at its best. Quick Integration: Integration is a breeze'our SDK can be set up in just five minutes. This allows you to focus on what you do best: developing your AI app, while we handle the monetization aspect. AI-Powered Contextual Matching: Our sophisticated algorithms ensure…...

1+ min ago (267+ words) Sunday, November 30th | 10 Kislev 5786 i24 News " Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday submitted a formal request for a presidential pardon to President Isaac Herzog, i24NEWS Hebrew legal commentator Avishai Grintzig revealed. What happens next? The request now enters a detailed, multi-stage review process involving the Ministry of Justice, law-enforcement bodies, and the President's Residence. Once a request is filed, it is first transferred to the Pardons Department in the Ministry of Justice. The department begins gathering extensive information, seeking input from the Prison Service, Israel Police, the State Attorney's Office, welfare and medical authorities, and the Enforcement and Collection Authority. After assembling the material, the Pardons Department submits its opinion to the Minister of Justice. The minister then issues his own recommendation. If a conflict of interest arises, the government must appoint another minister to handle the matter. The minister's recommendation is then…...

2+ min ago (365+ words) On Sunday at 1:13 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch valid for Tuesday between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m. for Orange County. Winter storm watch issued for Orange County for Tuesday " could see 7 inches of snow On Sunday at 1:13 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch valid for Tuesday between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m. for Orange County. The weather service describes, "Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible." "Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes," states the weather service. "Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation." Winter driving essentials: Recommendations from the weather service for safe journeys Winter weather can make driving treacherous, leading to over 6,000 weather-related vehicle fatalities and over 480,000 injuries each year. When traveling during snow or freezing rain, prioritize safety by slowing down. In near-freezing temperatures,…...

2+ min ago (626+ words) Clear bins are a real game-changer. No matter how much you try and keep things organized, kids' toys have a way of overflowing. Before you know it, the bins of board games and LEGOs are bursting at the seams. We tapped professional organizer (and mom) Tonia Tomlin for her best toy clutter clearing tricks. These decluttering methods help you get the playroom or bedroom under control so you're not constantly stepping on toys or battling with a mountain of stuffed animals. With these tips and the right toy storage organizers, you can transform a cluttered space into a streamlined area. Here are the best toy clutter clearing tricks and tips from a professional organizer. Be it the playroom or a spot in the family room, you need to start fresh and decide on a dedicated area for your children's toys....

2+ min ago (162+ words) Let Saturday be a reminder that the Oregon Ducks run the streets of the Pacific Northwest, and their rival, Washington, is yet again playing catch-up. This wasn't just another rivalry win. Oregon's 26-14 victory over Washington recalibrated the power dynamic in the Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Ducks and head coach Dan Lanning left Seattle Saturday night, having reminded their rivals they run these streets. To understand why, you have to go back to the wounds of 2023 " wounds that defined the Lanning era's early narrative, whether Oregon liked it or not. Oregon had Washington beaten in Seattle before letting the game slip away in the final seconds. Two months later, the Ducks entered the Pac-12 Championship with revenge, momentum, and a playoff berth on the line, only to watch the Huskies steal their season again. The lingering question around Oregon entering 2024 and…...