Summary #5 for 2025-04-21

Alright Alex, top of the morning! Hope you had a good Easter Sunday. It’s Easter Monday, which means it’s a bank holiday for you!

Just a heads-up on the calendar front:

• Looks like you had a Backend stand-up scheduled just now (10:30 - 10:45) and a Frontend stand-up planned for 11:00 - 11:15 (the earlier Canceled one confirms this one is the go). Since it’s a holiday, these might not be happening for you, but they’re on the books!

Now, the important bit! You’ve got a Run planned today, the start of your Running Taper by the looks of it – nice work!

• The weather forecast today shows a chance of rain this afternoon, particularly between 3 PM and 6 PM, with the highest likelihood around 4 PM.
• It will be light well into the evening (sunset isn’t until 8:07 PM).
• To dodge the rain and get your MP intervals done in the dry, aim for your run before 3 PM or after 6 PM.

Here’s a quick scan of what’s buzzing:

• World: Big news from the Vatican: Pope Francis has died. There’s coverage on the traditional process of electing a new leader and how Francis navigated the modern world. Elsewhere, Zelenskyy shared an Easter message amidst accusations of ceasefire violations. China is warning nations against ‘appeasing’ the US on trade, while an ambassador echoed warnings about US tariff mistakes. The EU is considering stripping Hungary of voting rights over Ukraine obstruction.
• Tech/Science: Google’s got new Gemma 3 QAT Models bringing AI to consumer GPUs. Get into Things Zig comptime won’t do if you’re feeling codey. Ever wondered about The Effect of Deactivating Facebook and Instagram on Users’ Emotional State? Apparently, DJI sold a LICENSE to use their camera rather than just the camera itself. Dive into thoughts on Jagged AGI. Healthy soil is the hidden ingredient in, well, healthy soil. On Reddit, news about Hegseth reportedly sharing attack details in another Signal chat. A Trump team is eyeing a startup for a government payments program overhaul. Hertz had a data breach. A judge ruled Google built an illegal ad monopoly. Researchers claim RFK Jr’s appointment boosts Europe’s anti-vax movements. Studies look into political conservatism increasingly linked to generalized prejudice and how higher socioeconomic status can reduce criminal likelihood for those with psychopathic traits. Also, AI-generated summary notes were preferred by providers in a quality study, and similar neural patterns help teams achieve flow state.
• Uplifting: Some teens invented a salt-powered refrigerator! The UK Is Doubling Down on Wind Energy. And a 110-year-old man’s advice? Treat others as you’d like to be treated. A famed Sherpa guide will attempt Everest for the 31st time!

Enjoy your Easter Monday, and make sure you get that run in!